Microsoft introduced Surface Go - iPad killer for $ 400

Many experts believe that the market is dead tablets. However, Microsoft will not agree with this and therefore presented today a completely new device. Surface Go must compete with devices line iPad and Chromebook as an inexpensive gadget for use in education.

Specifications

Surface Go - is the smallest device in the line of gadgets from Microsoft. If the previous series of Representatives Surface occupied an intermediate position between laptops and tablets, the novelty is, without a doubt, a full-blooded tablet. Although with the possibility of joining a corporate cover-keyboard for comfortable work with the texts.

In addition to the compact size of a novice can also boast a modest price. The cost of the basic configuration with 4GB of RAM and a 64 GB permanent memory is 399 dollars. This model is a stretch, but could compete with Apple tablet company. If you need to solve the serious problem of the workers, it is necessary to pay attention to the version with an extended amount of RAM and disk space increase.

Interestingly, the Surface Go is the first device line connector with support for USB Type-C, and that makes charging and data synchronization is much more convenient. It has a slot for microSDXC card format and 3.5-millimeter headphone jack. There is support for magnetic charging dock Surface Connect, which will charge the device, and data transfer rates USB 3.0. Add to this list a proprietary keyboard, stylus and mouse, which are specifically designed by Microsoft for comfortable work with this device.

Note, a tablet running Windows 10 Home in S. edition This means that the user can install applications only from the Windows Store. There is a possibility of free transition to the normal Windows 10 Home, which eliminates this limitation. Corporate users will get the device running Windows 10 Pro operating system.

While it is difficult to say whether the new device Microsoft will be able to compete with the iPad or iPad Pro. Does Intel Pentium Gold processor with Windows 10 needs to cope? How enduring will the battery Surface Go in everyday life? Whether users will attract a wide range of quality, but quite expensive additional accessories?

Too many questions that can be answered only real experience with. However, the wait is long - selling Microsoft Surface Go are starting August 2nd.