Surface Go 3
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| Developer | Microsoft |
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| Product family | Microsoft Surface |
| Type | 2-in-1 detachable tablet computer |
| Generation | Third |
| Release date | 22 September 2021 |
| Introductory price | USD 400 to 730 |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home S mode (upgradable to Home or Pro) |
| CPU | Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y Intel Core i3 10100Y |
| Memory | 8 GB or 4 GB RAM |
| Storage | eMMC: 64 GB SSD: 128 GB or 256 GB |
| Removable storage | MicroSDXC |
| Display | 10.5 inch Touchscreen PixelSense Display 1920 x 1280, 220 PPI 3:2 Aspect Ratio Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
| Sound | 2W stereo speakers with Dolby Audio, 3.5 mm headphone jack |
| Input | Built in: touchscreen, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer Sold Separately: type cover, mouse, stylus pen, Surface Dial |
| Camera | Front: 5 MP, 1080p HD Rear: 8 MP, 1080p HD |
| Touchpad | On the Surface Type Cover (sold separately) |
| Connectivity | WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5, NFC, LTE A, USB C, Snapdragon X16 LTE modem, eSIM and nano SIM |
| Power | 24W |
| Online services | Microsoft Store, OneDrive |
| Dimensions | 245 mm x 175 mm x 8.3 mm (9.65 in x 6.9 in x 0.33 in) |
| Mass | 544 grams (1.199 lb) (WiFi model) 553 grams (1.219 lb) (LTE model) |
| Predecessor | Surface Go 2 |
| Website | www.surface.com |
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The Microsoft Surface Go 3 is the third generation model of the Surface Go series of devices, introduced as the successor to the Surface Go 2 by Microsoft at their Surface Event on September 22, 2021.[1] It was announced by the company alongside Surface Laptop Studio, Surface Pro 8, Surface Duo 2 and a bunch of Surface accessories.[2] The tablet has the same body, the same set of cameras and speakers, the same ports, and the same dimensions as its predecessor; the main enhancement is a range of more powerful processors.[1] The tablet is powered by the new Windows 11 operating system.
Configuration[]
| Surface Go 3 Configuration Options[3][4] | ||||||||
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| Price Tier in USD | CPU | GPU | RAM | Internal storage | LTE | Color | ||
| Consumer | Commercial | |||||||
| 400 | Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y | Intel UHD Graphics 615 (23 EU @ 900Mhz) |
4 GB | 64GB eMMC | No | P | ||
| 500 | Yes | B | P | |||||
| 550 | 8 GB | 128GB NVMe SSD | No | B | P | |||
| 500 | Intel Core i3-10100Y | Intel UHD Graphics 615 (24 EU @ 1GHz) |
4 GB | 64GB eMMC | No | P | ||
| 630 | 680 | 8 GB | 128GB NVMe SSD | No | B | P | ||
| 730 | 780 | Yes | B | P | ||||
| 880 | 256GB NVMe SSD | Yes | B | P | ||||
Matte black Platinum
At launch, the Surface Go 3 was only available in one color option, platinum. A matte black color was made available on January 11, 2022 for all 8GB models. The Wi-Fi models of the tablet started shipping on October 5, 2021, while the LTE models shipped in December 2021 in North America and in Q1 2022 in other markets.[5]
Features[]
- Windows 11 operating system
- 10th Gen Intel Core i3 or Pentium Gold processor (dual-core Amber Lake-Y)
- 10.5 inch 1920 x 1280 display
- Windows Hello with IR camera for facial recognition logon
- Intel UHD Graphics 615 GPU
- 4GB and 8GB RAM options
- 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB storage options
- A headphone jack, USB-C port, microSD card slot, and a nano SIM card tray on LTE models
- All configurations can be upgraded to Windows 11 for free or Windows 11 Pro at an additional cost
- The 8.3 mm thick tablet weighs 544 grams or 1.2 pounds
Hardware[]
The Surface Go 3 is the 6th addition to the lightweight 2-in-1 Surface lineup. The Surface Go 3 is aimed toward children and students.[6] The tablet features the same magnesium alloy chassis and screen size as its predecessor. It has one of two fanless dual-core Amber Lake-Y microarchitecture processors, the Intel Core i3-10100Y or Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y. The 6500Y is 60% faster than the previous 4425Y in the Surface Go 2. The device has a USB C port supporting power delivery and a Surface Connect port. The front-facing camera assembly has an infrared sensor that supports login via Windows Hello.
A detachable keyboard uses an 8-pin connection which is compatible with the previous Surface Go models and retails at $99.
Software[]
Surface Go 3 is powered by the new Windows 11 Home in S Mode with a 30-day trial of Microsoft 365. Users may only install software from Windows Store. Users can opt out of the S Mode of the OS and upgrade to Home for free or Pro for a fee and be able to install apps from outside the Windows Store.
The device also supports Windows Hello login using a biometric facial recognition.[1]
Timeline[]
References[]
- ^ a b c "The Surface Go 3 gets new Intel processors". The Verge. September 22, 2021.
- ^ "Microsoft Surface event: Surface Pro 8, Surface Laptop Studio and more announced today". CNET. September 22, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Configure your Surface Go 3". www.microsoft.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
- ^ "Configure your Surface Go 3 for Business". www.microsoft.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
- ^ "Surface Go 3: Price, release date, features, and everything you need to know". Windows Central. September 24, 2021.
- ^ "Microsoft sticks faster chips in the tiny Surface Go 3". engadget. September 22, 2021.
External link[]
- Business Webpage
- Consumer Webpage
- Product Reveal on YouTube
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