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Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 launched in India for ₹73,999 ($933)

Sudhanshu — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 12:11:03 +0000

Last month, Microsoft launched its new line of laptops called the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 in the US market. Now, the laptops have officially made their Indian debut, so let’s take a look at what they have to offer.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 specs

Starting off, the Surface Laptop Go 2 has a premium and slim design featuring an aluminum exterior and metal finish in Platinum. It features a 12.4-inch PixelSense touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1536 x 1024 pixels, 330 nits brightness, and a 3:2 aspect ratio.

Under the hood, the laptop comes powered by Intel‘s 11th Gen Core i5 quad-core processor. For graphics, it has the Intel Iris Xe GPU, and it comes configured with up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 256GB of SSD storage. The laptop also has a fingerprint reader for security, however, this is not available in the base model (4GB RAM + 128GB storage).

Other features of the Surface Laptop Go 2 include a 720p webcam, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a Surface Connect port for charging. It has Omnisonic Speakers with Dolby Audio Premium and dual far-field studio mics. On the software front, it comes preloaded with Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Family 1- month trial, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate 1-month trial.

For connectivity, it has Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax and Bluetooth 5.1 LE. Physical ports include a USB-C and a USB-A port. Lastly, the company claims that the laptop can last up to 113.5 hours on a single charge with typical usage.

Pricing & availability

The Surface Laptop GO 2 laptop is available for consumers in two configurations. The 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model has a price tag of ₹73,999 while the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant is priced at ₹80,999.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 goes official; pricing starts at $599

Jeet — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 04:39:22 +0000

Microsoft has officially launched a new entry-level laptop, dubbed Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2. As the name indicates, it is a refreshed version of the original model that was launched a couple of years ago.

The newly announced Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 has a starting price of $599, which is $50 more than the previous generation model. It is now available for pre-order and the shipments are set to start from 7th June.

As for the specifications, it is quite similar to the original model. It still features a 12.4-inch display with the company’s signature 3:2 aspect ratio that offers a screen resolution of 1536 x 1024 pixels. It comes powered by the 11th generation Intel Core i5 processor, and also has a fingerprint sensor that is embedded in the power button.

The company has revealed that the Surface Laptop Go 2 comes with more replaceable components, including the keyboard and trackpad, display, and battery. However, they are designed to be replaced by one of Microsoft’s authorized repair providers.

In the software department, the laptop is running the latest Windows 11 operating system, unlike the previous model which came with Windows 10 in S mode that limited applications to only those that are available in the Microsoft Store.

The ports on the device also remain the same as the predecessor — one USB-A, one USB-C, a headphone jack, and a proprietary Surface port for charging. For connectivity, it offers Wi-Fi 6 and there are still dual microphones. As for the battery, the company is claiming that the laptop offers 13.5 hours of usage on a single charge.

The base model with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage is priced at $599.99 while the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage model costs $699.99. There’s also a model with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage which is priced at $799.99. There are also commercial models with the same configurations, costing $100 more. The commercial side also gets a 16GB RAM and 256GB storage model for the price of $1,099.99.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 specifications emerge via early retailer listing

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 02:03:47 +0000

Microsoft is reportedly working on the Surface Laptop Go 2. Rumors have it that I may go official as early as this month in different markets. The Verge has come across a South Korean retailer listing for the Surface Laptop Go 2. The premature listing has revealed the key specs of the affordable notebook.

The listing reveals that the Surface Laptop 2 will feature an 11^th generation Intel CPU (i5-1135G7) processor. To recall, the Surface Laptop Go, which debuted in 2020, came with a 10^th generation Intel CPU. It will come preloaded with the Windows 11 OS and will offer an improved HD camera.

Surface Laptop Go

The listing states that the Surface Laptop Go 2 will be available for pre-orders from June 2. This indicates that it may not take too long for the notebook to go official. A previous report by Winfuture.de revealed that the Surface Laptop Go 2 would carry a starting price of $650.

The listing reveals that it will come equipped with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. However, there is a possibility that the starting variant of the device may offer 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage. The affordable notebook is expected to deliver a battery life of 13.5 hours.

The Surface Laptop Go 2 will feature a 12.4-inch screen that offers a 3:2 aspect ratio. Some of the connectivity options that will be available on the device include a USB-A port, a USB-C port, a proprietary charging port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. It will not be featuring a backlit keyboard. The listing also reveals that the Surface Laptop Go 2 will come in four colors: Sage, Platinum, Ice Blue, and Sandstone.