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Tablet PC Microsoft challenges the iPad with "Surface Go"
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Microsoft builds a smaller tablet again: the "Surface Go" has a 10-inch screen
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The software company Microsoft has introduced a new tablet. The "Surface Go" as the iPad Pro can be equipped with a keyboard – but will be much cheaper.
M icrosoft extended its Surface tablet series with an entry-level model, challenging Apple with its iPad. The "Surface Go" is a good 520 grams, has a 10 inch screen and can be like the "Surface Pro" on a cover with a built-in keyboard as a replacement laptop use.
Also the entrance with the available separately The pen is possible. Microsoft positions the device as a versatile device that can be used for both school and work, as well as for entertainment.
According to IDC market badysts, the tablet market of Apple reached 26.8 percent, followed by Samsung (15.2 percent) and Amazon with its Kindle readers (10.2 percent ).
The "Surface Go" can be expanded with the keyboard and the stylus. However, these must be purchased separately
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The case with keyboard devices with keyboard weakened accordingly. One of the reasons is the late launch by the market of Microsoft's latest Surface Pro model.
Microsoft first brings the "Surface Go" with Wi-Fi connection to the market, a variant with mobile chip for LTE later in the year to follow. The Intel Pentium Gold processor has a fanless design. The battery should last about nine hours.
High resolution display
The 10-inch screen has a resolution of 1800 * 1200 pixels and is powered by an Intel HD 615 graphics card. The tablet supports connection with "Windows Hello" via the facial recognition.
The front and back of each camera are installed. The front cameras for selfies and video chats have five megapixels and a 1080p video. The main camera has eight megapixels with autofocus and 1080p video.
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Connectivity is not lacking. For example, a USB-C port, a headphone jack, and an SD card reader are installed. In addition, the device can be expanded with a keyboard cover, a stylus and the Microsoft Dial – a kind of button for programs.
Two variants
The operating system is "Windows 10 Home S" preinstalled. In Germany, the "Surface Go" of August 28 will be available. With four gigabytes of RAM and an eMMC drive of 64 gigabytes, it costs 449 euros, which is significantly more expensive than in the US (399 dollars).
The variant with eight gigabytes of RAM and a 128 gigabyte SSD beats at 599 euros. The keyboard cover is not included in the price.
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