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expiredLeeroy posted Jun 15, 2021 04:57 PM

Microsoft Surface Go 2: Intel Core m3-8100Y, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, Win10 Home S

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$441

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Microsoft Store has Microsoft Surface Go 2 + Surface Go Sleeve on sale for $440.99 when you follow the instructions listed below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Leeroy for finding this deal.

Instructions:
  1. Proceed to the Microsoft Surface Go 2 product page 'Add to bundle' the $440.99 option
  2. Scroll down to 'Add your free sleeve (Optional)' and make your selection by 'Add to bundle'
  3. Click on 'Review and checkout' to proceed with your order
  4. Sign into your account if needed
  5. Place your order
  6. Total should be $440.99 + free shipping
Specs:
  • Intel Core m3-8100Y Dual-Core Processor
  • 1920 x 1280 10.5" PixelSense Display
  • 8GB RAM
  • Intel UHD Graphics 615
  • 128GB Solid State Drive
  • 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax WiFi + Bluetooth 5.0
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB-C
    • 1x Surface Connect Port
    • 1x Surface Type Cover Port
    • 1x MicroSDXC Card Reader
    • 1x 3.5mm Headphone Jack
  • Windows 10 Home S Mode

Editor's Notes

Written by CChoiVA
  • About this product:
    • Includes 1-year limited hardware warranty
    • 12-months in-store support and technical assistance
  • About this store:
    • Microsoft Store Return Policy may be found here

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Written by Leeroy
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Microsoft Store has Microsoft Surface Go 2 + Surface Go Sleeve on sale for $440.99 when you follow the instructions listed below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Leeroy for finding this deal.

Instructions:
  1. Proceed to the Microsoft Surface Go 2 product page 'Add to bundle' the $440.99 option
  2. Scroll down to 'Add your free sleeve (Optional)' and make your selection by 'Add to bundle'
  3. Click on 'Review and checkout' to proceed with your order
  4. Sign into your account if needed
  5. Place your order
  6. Total should be $440.99 + free shipping
Specs:
  • Intel Core m3-8100Y Dual-Core Processor
  • 1920 x 1280 10.5" PixelSense Display
  • 8GB RAM
  • Intel UHD Graphics 615
  • 128GB Solid State Drive
  • 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax WiFi + Bluetooth 5.0
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB-C
    • 1x Surface Connect Port
    • 1x Surface Type Cover Port
    • 1x MicroSDXC Card Reader
    • 1x 3.5mm Headphone Jack
  • Windows 10 Home S Mode

Editor's Notes

Written by CChoiVA
  • About this product:
    • Includes 1-year limited hardware warranty
    • 12-months in-store support and technical assistance
  • About this store:
    • Microsoft Store Return Policy may be found here

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Written by Leeroy

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fbueller
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Windows S can be converted to regular Windows with a simple official MS store download. Takes 5 mins and no effort.

This is significantly cheaper than employee pricing for the Go 2, this is a VERY good deal. My Go 1 has been all over the world with me, for international trips it weighs very little and takes up almost no room in my backpack.

Just wondering why the price drop - are they looking at a Go 3 any time soon?
WitnessX
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Really comes down to your use case. If you're using more PC oriented applications, this works best and you can always use Chrome for some apps within the browser. So, is this more of a light travel work computer or more a consumption device? The Surface for the former and the Tab on the latter.

I've ran Photoshop and Premiere on the M3 Surface and seems run well enough to be functional for lightwork. Although I'm very much a fan of the Surface, there are fewer reasons to stay PC these days with all the apps out there, but I still rather not be provide Google with even more personal data than I have to which rules out Android OS for me.
InRainbows
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A Windows Laptop + m1 iPad Pro is SIGNIFICANTLY more expensive than buying a hybrid Windows tablet like this though. In fact, you could get a budget 8th gen iPad and Windows hybrid tablet for far less than this, even,

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Jun 16, 2021 12:47 AM
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themozJun 16, 2021 12:47 AM
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Quote from venom.goku :
This runs Windows S version though. Doesn't it have a lot of limitations? What would you be able to do on an S version of windows which you can't on an Android tablet?
It's so easy to remove Windows S mode it's a joke. Look up a quick YouTube vid. I wouldn't let that be a reason to get it one way or another.
Jun 16, 2021 01:06 AM
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nebyoulusJun 16, 2021 01:06 AM
93 Posts
Quote from Leeroy :
The black type cover keyboard for this is on sale for $50 at Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/NEW-Micros...B086QCKTMZ
do you know if this cover is the new version with better magnet etc. seems like it says black is microfiber and other colors are alacantra ... so not sure if black is the new version
Jun 16, 2021 01:46 AM
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babygdavJun 16, 2021 01:46 AM
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Quote from fbueller :
Windows S can be converted to regular Windows with a simple official MS store download. Takes 5 mins and no effort.

This is significantly cheaper than employee pricing for the Go 2, this is a VERY good deal. My Go 1 has been all over the world with me, for international trips it weighs very little and takes up almost no room in my backpack.

Just wondering why the price drop - are they looking at a Go 3 any time soon?
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/event

Big Microsoft event June 24th..
Maybe go 3, duo 2, etc.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Big...369.0.html

The Alder Lake family includes the following lineups:

S1 (desktop and specialty mobile): 8 big cores (with HT) + 8 little cores (no HT) -> 24 threads
S2 (desktop): 6 big cores + no little cores -> 12 threads
P1 (mobile): 6 big + 8 little -> 20 threads
P2 (mobile): 2 big + 8 little -> 12 threads
M (ULV mobile): 2 big + 8 little with LPDDR5/4x support and only PCIe 4.0 instead of 5.0
N (ULV): possibly 2 big + 2 little

Apple M1-like big (fast) and little (power saving) CPU - Big jump in performance likely for the Go 3.
Jun 16, 2021 01:47 AM
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babygdavJun 16, 2021 01:47 AM
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Quote from corenom :
damn wanted LTE version
$700+ bandh.com but not at the ms sale price..
Jun 16, 2021 01:49 AM
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babygdavJun 16, 2021 01:49 AM
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Quote from iwheela :
Is the $279 model bad or even worth it just browsing and (non porn) videos? What does it compare to?
iwheela
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3o3FHQGZac0

https://www.windowscentral.com/su...benchmarks

Turtle if you try to push it hard and multitask.
But perfectly fine for your 2 uses.
Jun 16, 2021 01:50 AM
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babygdavJun 16, 2021 01:50 AM
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Quote from zwmtrue :
How's the CPU? Any firsthand experience?
Seems a bit weak based on benchmark
https://www.windowscentral.com/su...benchmarks

M3 is the "snappy" model.
The rest are slower turtles, so single task, don't push it hard, and it'll be fine for office, web, media.
Jun 16, 2021 01:51 AM
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babygdavJun 16, 2021 01:51 AM
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Quote from ChristopherF6250 :
Love my Go 2 but it was a hassle getting out of S mode. I forget exactly what the deal was but what should have been a simple check box was more of a pita than it needed to be.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-...1bfb28a307

3 steps

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Jun 16, 2021 01:53 AM
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yimjhJun 16, 2021 01:53 AM
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Quote from sjneb :
do you know if this cover is the new version with better magnet etc. seems like it says black is microfiber and other colors are alacantra ... so not sure if black is the new version
I don't think the black is new, but not positive. From what I understand, the new versions should have the the backlight key as F1 instead of screen dimmer. But it's hard to say since it is listed under the "new" type cover along with other version 2's.
Jun 16, 2021 01:56 AM
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babygdavJun 16, 2021 01:56 AM
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Quote from ccsicecoke :
Windows is not an appropriate OS for tablet.

Just try double tapping an icon to open an app in a moving vehicle see what is your success rate.

Don't make yourself suffer. Get an iPad.
Moving Vehicle??
Really Safe move, I see.
Hope I'm not on the same freeway...

...

Alternatives.
Voice control.
Accessibility - adjust what double clicks.
On-screen programmable touch buttons
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_J4VBwTjz3M
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Jun 16, 2021 03:19 AM
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pitflyerJun 16, 2021 03:19 AM
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Quote from sjneb :
do you know if this cover is the new version with better magnet etc. seems like it says black is microfiber and other colors are alacantra ... so not sure if black is the new version
I bought a like new from Amazon Warehouse on this listing for $40. Mine does seem to have the extra magnets to close securely

I had one of those cheaper knockoff key board before and it kept losing connectivity. Definitely prefer the real thing.
Jun 16, 2021 03:20 AM
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zwmtrueJun 16, 2021 03:20 AM
61 Posts
Quote from babygdav :
https://www.windowscentral.com/su...benchmarks

M3 is the "snappy" model.
The rest are slower turtles, so single task, don't push it hard, and it'll be fine for office, web, media.
Applause

Now the LTE model seems appealing. Especially if combined w. Amex offer.
Jun 16, 2021 03:43 AM
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DealHunter1001Jun 16, 2021 03:43 AM
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Quote from zwmtrue :
Applause

Now the LTE model seems appealing. Especially if combined w. Amex offer.
What is the Amex offer
Jun 16, 2021 03:49 AM
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zwmtrueJun 16, 2021 03:49 AM
61 Posts
Quote from DealHunter1001 :
What is the Amex offer
If you have an American Express card, they routinely send you offers for various merchants. The current one offers 75 back for 500 spent on MS store. YMMV.
Jun 16, 2021 03:58 AM
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fbuellerJun 16, 2021 03:58 AM
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Quote from ChristopherF6250 :
Love my Go 2 but it was a hassle getting out of S mode. I forget exactly what the deal was but what should have been a simple check box was more of a pita than it needed to be.
User error.

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Jun 16, 2021 03:59 AM
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fbuellerJun 16, 2021 03:59 AM
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Quote from zwmtrue :
Applause

Now the LTE model seems appealing. Especially if combined w. Amex offer.
They make an m3 Wifi only model.

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