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Microsoft Surface Laptop Go (Refurb): i5-1035G1, 12.4" Touch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD

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Various Retailers have Microsoft Surface Laptop Go (Certified Refurbished, 21D-00001) on sale for $349.99. Shipping is free.

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Available from the following stores:Specs:
  • Intel Core i5-1035G1 Quad-Core 1.00 GHz Processor
  • 12.4" 1536x1024 PixelSense Touchscreen Display
  • 8GB LPDDR4X Memory
  • 256GB Solid State Drive
  • 802.11ax WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.0
  • Windows 10 in S mode
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB-C
    • 1x USB-A 3.0
    • 1x Audio Combo Jack

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Various Retailers have Microsoft Surface Laptop Go (Certified Refurbished, 21D-00001) on sale for $349.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member IndigoThread6938 for finding this deal.

Available from the following stores:Specs:
  • Intel Core i5-1035G1 Quad-Core 1.00 GHz Processor
  • 12.4" 1536x1024 PixelSense Touchscreen Display
  • 8GB LPDDR4X Memory
  • 256GB Solid State Drive
  • 802.11ax WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.0
  • Windows 10 in S mode
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB-C
    • 1x USB-A 3.0
    • 1x Audio Combo Jack

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • See the forum thread for additional discussion of this deal.
  • See each retailer's product page for warranty information
  • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
  • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available
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Dec 16, 2022 7:20 PM
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The_Love_SpudDec 16, 2022 7:20 PM
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Unclear how this thread isn't on fire(?). The CPU is a 4-core i-series CPU that is not a barn-burner, but should be more than sufficient for productivity and the Minecraft/e-mail/Zoom functions at which this platform was targeted. The same is true for the 8GB RAM configuration. Additionally, the CPU is supported for Windows 11 [microsoft.com], which suggests a long software/security support life potential for this laptop. The laptop is shipped and sold by Newegg. Additionally, even though the laptop is refurbished it is a Microsoft Certified Refurbished device giving it a 1-year warranty and putting it on par with buying refurbished items bought directly from Microsoft.

On top of all this, you get the design which incorporates a 3:2 touchscreen and impressive design for the price point (consider that the Go models were always intended as a "discount" series).

Contrasted with recent deals there were some of the Dell refurbs which got down to around $200 for 8th generation CPUs. The devices were definitely MUCH less sleek (being enterprise devices), but otherwise pretty comparable in performance/configuration (though having notably older CPUs). The next option have been some of the 4-core i-series laptops in the $250-300 range. Most of those haven't featured touchscreens, much less the slim and portable design of the Surface Laptop Go. More unfortunately, the $250 deals have gotten a bit more scarce since Black Friday.

Although there's definitely evidence that you could get a similarly capable laptop for less, there haven't been many comparably premium-ish laptops that have come close to this configuration at this price point. Especially for those shopping in the kids/mom/grandma this should be a solid pick at this price.

Good luck!
Jon
Last edited by The_Love_Spud December 16, 2022 at 11:28 AM.
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yaounitDec 16, 2022 7:32 PM
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Quote from The_Love_Spud View quoted comment :
Unclear how this thread isn't on fire(?). The CPU is a 4-core i-series CPU that is not a barn-burner, but should be more than sufficient for productivity and the Minecraft/e-mail/Zoom functions at which this platform was targeted. The same is true for the 8GB RAM configuration. Additionally, the CPU is supported for Windows 11 [microsoft.com], which suggests a long software/security support life potential for this laptop. The laptop is shipped and sold by Newegg. Additionally, even though the laptop is refurbished it is a Microsoft Certified Refurbished device giving it a 1-year warranty and putting it on par with buying refurbished items bought directly from Microsoft.

On top of all this, you get the design which incorporates a 3:2 touchscreen and impressive design for the price point (consider that the Go models were always intended as a "discount" series).

Contrasted with recent deals there were some of the Dell refurbs which got down to around $200 for 8th generation CPUs. The devices were definitely MUCH less sleek (being enterprise devices), but otherwise pretty comparable in performance/configuration (though having notably older CPUs). The next option have been some of the 4-core i-series laptops in the $250-300 range. Most of those haven't featured touchscreens, much less the slim and portable design of the Surface Laptop Go. More unfortunately, the $250 deals have gotten a bit more scarce since Black Friday.

Although there's definitely evidence that you could get a similarly capable laptop for less, there haven't been many comparably premium-ish laptops that have come close to this configuration at this price point. Especially for those shopping in the kids/mom/grandma this should be a solid pick at this price.

Good luck!
Jon
Refurb surface laptop go's have been regularly under $300
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Dec 16, 2022 9:07 PM
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The_Love_SpudDec 16, 2022 9:07 PM
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Quote from yaounit View quoted comment :
Refurb surface laptop go's have been regularly under $300
I've indeed seen that pricing on Slickdeals from third party refurbishers / sellers. Was there an instance from a traditional retail seller in that same price?

Good luck!
Jon
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Dec 17, 2022 5:05 AM
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SmilesDavisDec 17, 2022 5:05 AM
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Quote from The_Love_Spud View quoted comment :
Unclear how this thread isn't on fire(?). The CPU is a 4-core i-series CPU that is not a barn-burner, but should be more than sufficient for productivity and the Minecraft/e-mail/Zoom functions at which this platform was targeted. The same is true for the 8GB RAM configuration. Additionally, the CPU is supported for Windows 11 [microsoft.com], which suggests a long software/security support life potential for this laptop. The laptop is shipped and sold by Newegg. Additionally, even though the laptop is refurbished it is a Microsoft Certified Refurbished device giving it a 1-year warranty and putting it on par with buying refurbished items bought directly from Microsoft.

On top of all this, you get the design which incorporates a 3:2 touchscreen and impressive design for the price point (consider that the Go models were always intended as a "discount" series).

Contrasted with recent deals there were some of the Dell refurbs which got down to around $200 for 8th generation CPUs. The devices were definitely MUCH less sleek (being enterprise devices), but otherwise pretty comparable in performance/configuration (though having notably older CPUs). The next option have been some of the 4-core i-series laptops in the $250-300 range. Most of those haven't featured touchscreens, much less the slim and portable design of the Surface Laptop Go. More unfortunately, the $250 deals have gotten a bit more scarce since Black Friday.

Although there's definitely evidence that you could get a similarly capable laptop for less, there haven't been many comparably premium-ish laptops that have come close to this configuration at this price point. Especially for those shopping in the kids/mom/grandma this should be a solid pick at this price.

Good luck!
Jon
Not really in the market for another gadget, but thumbs up to the thread regardless.

I just wanted to give kudos to the comment above. Really embodies what Slickdeals could potentially be. No mystery why you have so many rep points .
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The_Love_SpudDec 17, 2022 5:47 AM
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Quote from SmilesDavis View quoted comment :
Not really in the market for another gadget, but thumbs up to the thread regardless.

I just wanted to give kudos to the comment above. Really embodies what Slickdeals could potentially be. No mystery why you have so many rep points .
Thanks for the kind words.

Good luck!
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Titus PulloDec 17, 2022 5:50 AM
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What is the real battery life on this?

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Quote from Titus Pullo View quoted comment :
What is the real battery life on this?
Reviews were pegging this laptop's battery life at around 7-8 hours:However, do consider that even as a refurbished device this battery isn't likely to have been swapped so you shouldn't expect like new performance.

Good luck!
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Vic121Dec 17, 2022 8:15 AM
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I actually just bought a Surface laptop 4 with the AMD Ryzen 5 4 series for $100 more. It was open box but came in great condition with minor marks, downgraded it to Windows 10 and it runs awesomely.
Dec 17, 2022 10:11 AM
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123LindayDec 17, 2022 10:11 AM
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Is the memory upgradeable
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genaldarDec 17, 2022 1:33 PM
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Quote from 123Linday View quoted comment :
Is the memory upgradeable
Generally none of the surface devices are designed to be upgradeable.
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Gn0dzDec 17, 2022 2:11 PM
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IMO the surface line are the best PC laptops. I don't use my surface much anymore because I gravitate towards my mc, but still keep it around and when I do use it, it works really well. I think this is a pretty good deal.
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genivDec 17, 2022 2:30 PM
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was about to hit buy until I see this

screen resolution: 1536 x 1024


what is the main difference with the Go? seems like
- gimped screen
- win S mode. (no big problem I plan y wipe it and resotore a full win10 pro image. unless it doesnt' allow that)

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Quote from The_Love_Spud View quoted comment :
Unclear how this thread isn't on fire(?). The CPU is a 4-core i-series CPU that is not a barn-burner, but should be more than sufficient for productivity and the Minecraft/e-mail/Zoom functions at which this platform was targeted. The same is true for the 8GB RAM configuration. Additionally, the CPU is supported for Windows 11 [microsoft.com], which suggests a long software/security support life potential for this laptop. The laptop is shipped and sold by Newegg. Additionally, even though the laptop is refurbished it is a Microsoft Certified Refurbished device giving it a 1-year warranty and putting it on par with buying refurbished items bought directly from Microsoft.

On top of all this, you get the design which incorporates a 3:2 touchscreen and impressive design for the price point (consider that the Go models were always intended as a "discount" series).

Contrasted with recent deals there were some of the Dell refurbs which got down to around $200 for 8th generation CPUs. The devices were definitely MUCH less sleek (being enterprise devices), but otherwise pretty comparable in performance/configuration (though having notably older CPUs). The next option have been some of the 4-core i-series laptops in the $250-300 range. Most of those haven't featured touchscreens, much less the slim and portable design of the Surface Laptop Go. More unfortunately, the $250 deals have gotten a bit more scarce since Black Friday.

Although there's definitely evidence that you could get a similarly capable laptop for less, there haven't been many comparably premium-ish laptops that have come close to this configuration at this price point. Especially for those shopping in the kids/mom/grandma this should be a solid pick at this price.

Good luck!
Jon
I don't see why you think this would be a barn-burner.

It's got mediocre, non upgradable specs, and most people think touchscreens in a laptop are a gimmick. With software becoming ever more bloated, 8GB of of a deal breaker for a lot of folks.

So it comes down to being "premium-ish" as you put it. I think a lot of people don't care if a device is brushed aluminum is they have to take a step down on performance.

Here's a device, also refurbished from the manufacturer, but with a 10 core 12th Gen processor (or a comparable Ryzen processor) and upgradable RAM for $339. https://slickdeals.net/f/16268770-acer-aspire-3-laptop-intel-core-i5-1235u-15-6-1080p-8gb-ddr4-256gb-ssd-iris-xe-win-11-refurbished-339-99-free-shipping-acer-via-ebay?attrsrc=search%3Aterm%3ALaptop%7Csearch%3Apage%3A4%7Csearch%3Aposition%3A15%7Csearch%3Aresult_type%3Athread%7Csearch%3Aresult_id%3A16268770&src=SiteSearchV2Algo1
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