Microsoft Surface Go 2 tablet and Microsoft Surface Book 3 2-in-1 detachable laptop launched in India. These two were first introduced in May and their availability in the Indian market was not announced at the time. The Microsoft Surface Go 2 tablet has an 8th generation Intel Core M processor and can offer up to 10 hours of battery life. The premium Microsoft Surface Book 3 is available in 13-inch and 15-inch sizes and comes with 10th-generation Intel Ice Lake Core i5 and Core i7 processors.
Microsoft Surface Go 2, Microsoft Surface Book 3 price in India
Microsoft Surface Go 2 and Rs. 47,599 (Intel Core M3) in India. The high-end 8GB + 128GB storage model is priced at Rs. 57,999 (Intel Pentium Gold) and Rs. 63,499 (Intel Core M3). The tablet launched in Platinum, Black, Poppy Red, and Ice Blue color options.
By contrast, Microsoft Surface Book 3 comes in two sizes: 13-inch and 15-inch. The smallest model with 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage and 10th-gen Ice Lake Core i5 processor is priced at Rs. 1,56,299. The 16GB RAM, 256GB storage and Core i7 model is priced at Rs. 1,95,899. The Core i7 processor variant has 32GB of RAM, 512GB of storage and is priced at Rs. 2,37,199. There is also a 1TB storage model that is priced at Rs. 2,59,299.
The larger 15-inch Microsoft Surface Book 3 is priced at Rs. 2,20,399 for 16GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and Core i7 processor configuration. The 32GB RAM and 512GB storage model is priced at Rs. 2,66,499 and the 1TB storage model is priced at Rs. 2,86,199. For business use, Microsoft has also made the Nvidia Quadra RTX 3000 option available. This premium model with Core i7 processor, 32GB of RAM and 1TB of storage is priced at Rs. 3.40.399. Surface Book 3 is available only to business customers in India. Business customers can contact their local business resellers to check availability.
Microsoft Surface Book 3 Specifications
Microsoft Surface Book 3 first debuted in May and features a 13-inch screen (3,000 x 2,000 pixels) and a 15-inch screen (3,240 x 2,160 pixels). It is powered by 10th Gen quad-core Intel Core i5-1035G7 and i7-1065G7 processors, combined with up to 32GB of RAM and up to 1TB SSD options. It runs on Windows 10 Pro and offers preloaded Microsoft 365 apps. The larger model integrates NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 graphics, while the smaller model offers up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650.
Common features of the 13 and 15-inch models include Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, two USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A ports, one USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port, two Surface Connect ports, one SDXC card slot, Cameras 5-megapixel front and 8-megapixel rear, far-field stereo microphones and a fully backlit keyboard.
The 13-inch model can offer up to 15.5 hours of battery life, while the 15-inch model can offer up to 17.5 hours of battery life. The 13-inch model weighs up to 1.64 kg, while the 15-inch version weighs 1.9 kg, including detachable tablet and keyboard base.
Microsoft Surface Go 2 Specifications
The Microsoft Surface Go 2 tablet runs on Windows 10 Pro and features a 10.5-inch screen (1,920 x 1,280 pixels) with a pixel density of 220ppi, an aspect ratio of 3: 2, and a contrast ratio of 1500: 1. There is Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection on Microsoft Surface Go 2. The tablet comes with Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y and 8th Gen Intel Core M3 processor options. There is up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB storage options too.
There’s a 5-megapixel front camera on the Surface Go 2 and an 8-megapixel rear autofocus camera with support for 1080p HD recording. Integrates 2W stereo speakers with Dolby Audio Premium and support for dual far-field studio microphones.
Surface Go 2 has a magnesium body with an integrated kickstand. Features include a Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, eSIM compatibility, a single Nano-SIM tray, GPS, A-GPS, USB Type-C port, Microsoft’s proprietary Surface connector for charging and accessories, a headphone jack, and a microSD card slot. It weighs only 544g without the keyboard cover.
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