Microsoft Launches Surface Laptop Go 2 With 11th Gen Intel CPU

As was suspected, Microsoft took the covers off its newest Surface offering, the Surface Laptop Go 2. Basically, an entry-level laptop device that was designed to handle the Chromebooks, the Surface Laptop Go 2 is the 2nd generation device that builds on the original Surface Laptop Go released a few years back. Alternatively, the Go 2 remains with the same basic specification as the original except for a few changes.

Surface Laptop Go 2

The greatest amongst those is the fitment of the 11th gen Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor, which should enable considerably better performance. The laptop is available in 3 trims levels– the base model with 4 GB RAM and 128 GB SSD priced at $599, the intermediate model with 8 GB RAM and 128 GB of storage space priced at $699, and the top-end model with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage that will set one back $799.

All models otherwise include a 12.4-inch PixelSense Display having a resolution of 1536 x 1024 pixels. The display includes a 3:2 aspect ratio and a maximum brightness setting of 330 nits. The top 2 models included a fingerprint sensor integrated within the power button.

For ports, there is the USB-An and USB-C port that the Go 2 comes with, along with a 3.5 mm earphone jack and the Microsoft proprietary charging port. All models include dual microphones while supporting Bluetooth and Wi-Fi wireless connectivity.

Additional features

One more fascinating development with the Go 2 is that it comes preloaded with Windows 11 at this moment. This is in contrast to the Windows 10 S that the original Go featured and limited the selection of applications to those from just the Windows Store. With Windows 11 on board, individuals will certainly get to load more applications, including those from maybe Android also. Battery life, meanwhile, is estimated to be around 13.5 hours.

The Go 2 also features replaceable components this time around, which applies to the keyboard and trackpad, the battery, display, and such. Microsoft, though has actually stated all replacement jobs are purely to be done via the company’s authorized service centers only.

Suppose every one of the above sounds appealing enough; head over to the company page where pre-orders are currently being accepted. Shipments begin June 7 onwards. Color choices include Platinum, Sage, Ice Blue, and Sandstone.

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