), coding (Visual Studio) and drawing (paint.net or Gimp).The device is in good condition and has an Alcantara Type cover.

It's the Surface Go (1) story all over again, where the reviewers are provided with top spec devices and then use phrases like "can't say for sure but I think you should really aim for that top spec machine". Here is my current configuration:-Surface Go 8 gb-Windows build 20185-Power toys 0.20-Edge Dev 86.0.594.1. My workload usually involves the following:OneNote for long extended usage to teach, with stylus inputPulling up apps like Maps to show kiddos some geography.Do you think that the base model will suffice for the above workload? Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts Learn how to setup your Surface, ramp-up on common tasks, sync your phone, optimize Windows 10 settings, & more. ( I’d be using USB c, not the surface connector) I’ve been told that it is possible that it may be too much for the battery pack and the battery would overheat, wondering if anyone has tried it. Of course, no device is complete without an army of accessories to go …

It's all graphs and technical stuff.A subreddit for the Microsoft Surface family of products. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. I plan to keep this for several years.So I got a brand new Surface Go 2 and fresh out the box and setting up I noticed it's getting really warm. The Surface Go 2 (m3, not the Pentium) tells me to plug in the charger that came with the device when I plug in the USB-C charging cable I used with my original Go. Nothing too demanding, except maybe some light gaming (LoL, Minecraft, etc. Or is it really necessary to go after the M3 version?

Surface Go 2 base model on 4K external monitor and little workload?

The Surface Go and Surface Go 2 is the ultimate tablet that's also a pretty good laptop when required.

My workload usually involves the following: OneNote for long extended usage to teach, with stylus input. At uni I plan to use it for taking notes, doing presentations and so on.

(So I got it fixed ish. I've graduated from high school and I plan to go to university.

They keep mentioning it is a secondary device but then immediately talking about it as if it will be your primary computer.Why the hell are all these reviews just copy and pasting the product page.

We all know the tablet mode experience is sub par at best, I've stopped using it entirely. I am looking into purchasing the base Go 2 for the classroom and leaving my Book 2 at home. Just a few minutes of just setting up my email and a web browser and my surface is super hot. Is this normal is something wrong with my surface? Could you enlighten me on some possible problems the device has or things that I have to keep in mind?

But don’t stop there. They don't talk about real battery life, real use, real performance.

One of the reasons is the slightly larger screen and also the m3 (although I haven't really had any issues with the Pentium Gold in my Go 1).Those of you who upgraded from the 1 to the 2, is the screen size noticeably larger in normal use?I have a surface go 1 and was wondering if I could charge it or at least give it some extra juice off of a 10’000 mAh battery pack. Copied and pasted: I am a teacher and use a Surface Book 2 as my daily driver. It's no where near as hot as it was before. I let it sit there fully update and restart. I have gotten so used to the “NotebookCheck” style of reviews where they provide loads of objective data and make claims based on that data, that these types of low effort first impressions labeled as “reviews” have started to infuriate me.Couldn't agree more.

I totally agree. I'm actually writing this post on my Go's touch keyboard because the new one in 20185 is so much better to use than the old one.

I'm a developer and, while this is obviously not a desktop/laptop replacement, for laughs I … I am looking into purchasing the base Go 2 for the classroom and leaving my Book 2 at home.

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Hi, I am thinking about purchasing the new Go 2 base model (Pentium Gold, 4GB Ram). The Surface Go 2's 10.5-inch, 1920 x 1280 touch screen display has an aspect ratio of 3:2, which makes it great for viewing documents or scrolling through webpages.

Was this purchase a good decision for my future? I was considering a Pro 7 i5 but I'm happy with the Go 2 due to smaller form factor. Except the writer repeatedly makes it clear he's trying to use the Go in ways it really wasn't intended to be used.Why would you buy the dock that it recommended at the end of the article? ThanksCopied and pasted: I am a teacher and use a Surface Book 2 as my daily driver. Should it be this hot?

Hi all, so when charging the original Surface Go I could plug in a USB-C cable and get a full charge, though not as fast as if I used the actual Surface charger. )Are there any schematics available for the Suraface Go which show the placement of the WIFI adapter?I have a Go 1 8/128 and am looking to upgrade to the Go 2. Explore your new Surface with our Surface beginner's guides, tips & tricks. They already said its a secondary device, it doesn't need a dock.Because it's a poorly written review. The thin and lightweight design of Microsoft Surface Go together with an affordable price, make it’s the most compelling Surface device to most consumers. If you have no experience with Microsoft Surface products before, you probably have many things to catch up. My daily routine is working on one or two Word-Documents, listening to music via Youtube and browsing the web via another tab. So thank you everyone! When you’ve finished unboxing your Surface Go, you will go through the first device setup.