The trackpad - much like the laptop itself - feels a bit narrow, and I found myself taking advantage of the touchscreen a bit more than I perhaps normally would, just out of the sake of convenience. This is pretty neat, and very convenient, but it’s not offered on the base model, so you do have to upgrade to the mid-range version in order to… unlock… that feature (I’m sorry, but pun fully intended). There’s also a dedicated search button, so like with a chromebook, it’s easy to search up some facts at the drop of a hat.ĭepending on the model you get, the Surface Go comes with a fingerprint sensor that is used to unlock the computer after it’s closed down. But it’s comfortable to hammer away on for hours at a time, and reasonably quiet! While it doesn’t have the satisfying clickety-clack of most keyboards, it’s discreet, and with the smaller size it feels kind of… stealthy. Right out of the gate, I noticed that the keyboard isn’t backlit (which is disappointing). So, now that you’ve got your Microsoft Surface Laptop Go up, running, and off to the races, it’s time to see how it performs. Thankfully, if you so choose, you can turn this feature off (after receiving a very foreboding warning that - once off - there’s no turning back to S mode). It also requires Microsoft Edge (the new Internet Explorer) for safe browsing. Once it is ready to go, it immediately defaults to S mode, which only allows you to download and install apps from the Microsoft Store.
Obviously, because it’s a Microsoft product, it’s really optimized for use with their apps and software. It really wants you to enter an Outlook email address to help set it up, so if you have shifted from Hotmail to Gmail, be prepared to make some adjustments. Compared to the quick, google-account-friendly initialization of the Asus Chromebook Flip c436, this was a bit of a slog. Right out of the box, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go is fully charged and ready to rock, but you’ll have to take some time to get everything set up. Perhaps a bit disappointing for those who like a full metal jacket on their laptop, but it does the trick if you’re not too picky. Though the Go has an aluminum top, its polycarbonate base feels durable and ready for action. As a Surface Laptop Go, it really puts the emphasis on the “go” it’s a great size to just toss in your bag and run out the door. The design is compact with a 12.4” touchscreen, measures in at 0.95” x 8.10” x 0.62”, and weighs in at an easy, breezy 2.45lbs. It’s not a perfect machine, but if your demands are low and your budget is flexible, it’ll happily get the job done. It’s small but capable, light, and easy to carry around, so - as their advertising states - you can turn any place into your workspace. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go comes loaded with reliable hardware, comfortable software, and a convenient package.
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