You can probably see where this is headed. That's because, even for a low-cost laptop, you should be looking for an Intel Core i5 or equivalent processor, 8GB or 16GB or RAM and 128GB or 256GB of storage. As outlined in my recent guide to buying a budget laptop, the old $500 limit to what we'd consider "budget," has been pushed up closer to $700. The laptop has three configurations for consumers, including the 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage for $600, the 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage for $700, and the 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage for $800.My thinking on budget laptops has changed, pushed by inflation, supply shortages and the increase in work-from-home and remote school scenarios. The Surface Laptop will be available on June 7, but you can preorder it now in select markets. While it’s not a bad laptop, you may still be able to find better hardware configurations for the same price. However, the Surface Laptop Go 2 is still a pricy device that doesn’t address every complaint of the first generation. Since this is a device designed to compete with Chromebooks, Microsoft has to cut corners to keep the price low. It features the same USB-A and C ports, headphone jack, Surface port charger, dual-microphone array, Wi-Fi 6 networking, and Windows Hello support with a fingerprint sensor built into the power button (only available in some models).Īll the available configurations feature the same Core i5 processor from Intel, and the price difference will depend on the memory and storage selection. Overall, the laptop is quite similar to its predecessor. However, these parts are meant to be replaced by an authorized professional. This is in addition to the replaceable SSD. Microsoft points out that the Laptop Go 2 is more repairable friendly since it features more replaceable components, including the keyboard, trackpad, display, and battery. Surface Laptop Go 2 sage color (Source: Microsoft) The Surface Laptop Go 2 comes in various colors, including ice blue, sandstone, platinum, and new sage color that carries green and gray notes with a hint of blue.
The thermals have been improved to make the device quieter, and there is a better HD camera, which continues to be a 720p resolution as the first generation of the laptop. The battery life has also been bumped to 13.5 hours from the original 13 hours per charge. Omnisonic Speakers with Dolby Audio PremiumĮnterprise-grade protection with Windows Hello sign-in Quad-Core 11th Gen Intel Core i5-1135G7 Processor If you are willing to pay more, the 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage increases the price to $700, or $800 for the 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
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