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The Surface Laptop Go will probably surprise customers at first, but when the dust settles, we’ll all realize it’s unbalanced and too expensive.
Sure, some will be delighted to see a 10th Gen Intel Core i5-1035G1 processor powering a laptop with a touchscreen. But look away and cracks start to appear.
First, there is the amount of system memory, which is vital for Windows and other memory-intensive applications to run smoothly. 4GB RAM just isn’t enough (even if it’s LPDDR4x), especially since the onboard graphics will take up a quarter of that.
The same goes for onboard storage; The 64GB eMMC is not enough. Not only is it the slowest tier of storage outside of hard drives, but the capacity is also criminally low.
Install Windows 10 and the relevant updates and you will probably see 25GB already protected. Add in the fact that solid state memory performance gets worse as free storage shrinks and you have a recipe for frustration.
Microsoft’s other surprising option is the inclusion of a display with less than two megapixels. The 12.4-inch PixelSense display has a resolution of 1536 x 1024 pixels, which equates to 1.57 million pixels in total, a third less than Full HD displays typically found in business laptops.
And perhaps an even bigger kick for potential buyers, aside from the $ 550 price tag, is that it doesn’t offer a fingerprint power button like the rest of the range.
So what are the alternatives?
Lenovo 14-ARE – $ 549.99 at TigerDirect (approximately £ 425.64)
The Lenovo V14-ARE is much more balanced, with a more powerful processor, twice the memory, and four times the onboard storage. The display has a higher resolution, has more ports, and also runs on Windows 10 Pro (instead of Windows 10 S). It is true that it is heavier, has a worse battery life and does not have a touch screen.
Chuwi GemiBook – $ 319.00 direct (approximately £ 250)
If you don’t mind a darker brand, the absence of a touchscreen, and a slower processor, consider Chuwi GemiBook. It adopts the same 3: 2 screen aspect ratio, but at three times the resolution, has three times the system memory, four times the system storage, and costs almost half the price.
Consider
- If these products are not available in your region, you may need to use a specialized package delivery service.
