The Surface Go succeeds at further miniaturising the Windows 10 experience into the most affordable Microsoft hardware to date. It works because it's fun, something Windows often struggles to be

Microsoft Surface Go review: Surface Go should be seen an affordable on-the-go computing device for those who like to read and write...

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It’s an ultra portable tiny tablet task king that’s both stylish and useful. Like having a mini computer on you at all times, it’s reassuring to know you can fix that last bit of work on the way to or from work. Or take it with you to meetings and not have to lug your laptop around. Despite the specs not sounding so promising, the processor is completely adequate for everyday tasks for most people and the screen is lovely. Kudos to Microsoft who’ve jumped ahead of the competitors having MicroSD card and Windows Hello, which allows you to log in using your face, which we have seen on the Galaxy tab S4, but not on iPad. After using the Go for two weeks, and as someone who's never felt the need for a tablet, I’ve totally changed my mind.

Like a mini PC; Facial recognition; Great at multi-tasking; Stylish and sleek;

No accessories included; Screen could be better;

The small-scale Surface Go from Microsoft recasts the larger Surface Pro two-in-one as a casual computer you can toss in a bag and take anywhere. But, the change in size, price and processing power presents a lot of questions for would-be buyers. To answer the most pressing ones:

The new Microsoft Surface Go is the perfect size for casual coffee-shop computing, but getting the full experience quickly drives up the price.

The Surface Go delivers Microsoft's great Surface design and accessories at a lower price and in a smaller size.

The Pentium processor isn't suited for all tasks; A keyboard cover is a must-have add-on but still sold separately; And you'll probably want to pay extra for more storage and RAM, too; Battery life is lacking for a go-anywhere PC.

We all have a dream of our perfect gadget, don’t we? It’s smart and accessible like a smartphone, powerful and robust like a laptop, has flawless touch support, endless battery life, and is light enough to hold in one hand. Microsoft’s Surface devices have done more than any other to make that dream reality. Yet they’ve also revealed that building a no-compromise PC isn’t easy. The Surface Go is Microsoft’s most recent attempt at fulfilling that dream, and a follow-up to the Surface 3 from 2015. It’s a 10-inch tablet running a full version of Windows 10 with an Intel Pentium chip at its heart, and it starts at just $400. It doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but Microsoft has made meaningful improvements. The original Surface wasn’t just the first 2-in-1 device of its kind — it was also Microsoft’s first foray into designing and manufacturing hardware. It’s hard to believe how great the Surface Go looks and feels just six years in. It’s a single piece of unibody aluminum, in many ways reminis...

Remarkably sturdy for its price; Beautiful design and display; Type Cover is impressive; Affordably priced;

Clunky performance; Tablet experience is lacking; Type Cover is a pricey add-on;

We've not seen the Surface Go in the flesh yet but it's certainly an attractive device in terms of price and portability. However, it has drawbacks including the lack of full-size USB and the limitations of Windows 10 S. Whether you need to spend a significant amount more on the Pro comes down to what you need the Surface to do. If you need to do anything beyond basic tasks then it's likely you will need to. Bear in mind that neither comes with the Type Cover keyboard or other accessories.

Like a mini PC; Facial recognition; Great at multi-tasking; Stylish and sleek;

No accessories included; Screen could be better;

A surprise hit, the Surface Go is a brilliant machine for those who seek a highly portable work companion

Excellent keyboard; Superb screen; Well-priced;

Performance can be slow at times; Battery life isn't as good as iPad Pro;