One of the effects of the coronavirus pandemic has been teleworking, which forced the purchase of computer systems. Due to the suddenness of the situation, the best-selling type of computer was Chromebooks. However, because they do not use Windows as an operating system, Redmond had to launch a version of their laptops for that market. Well, Microsoft has just launched its Surface Laptop Go 2 that brings a series of improvements with respect to the original equipment.
There is no doubt that the so-called enterprise market is one of Microsoft’s biggest sources of revenue. Especially because of the dependence on Office by thousands of companies around the world. However, the appearance of Chromebooks based on the use of Google services is still a threat to Redmond. One answer to this was the Surface Laptop Go, which already has its successor. How is it presented and what are the characteristics and technical specifications? Let’s see what it has to offer.
How is the Surface Laptop Go 2?
Microsoft has just launched a new laptop from its Surface range, this time aimed at competing with high-end Chromebooks, specifically the Surface Laptop Go 2, which brings a number of new features compared to the first version. The most significant is the adoption of the Intel Core i5-1135G7 processora CPU with tiger lake architecture compound 4 cores with 8 threads through HyperThreading. Their clock speeds range from 900MHz from base speed to 4.2GHz Boost. The computer is not what is said purely a Chromebook, but neither is it a gaming laptop. It falls somewhere in the middle and is intended for people who need mobility in the form of an ultra-slim laptop, but can’t do without the use of certain Windows applications.
As for the graphics hardware, this is relatively modest, in the luck of an integrated graphics with only 80 EU, which is usual in this type of equipment. However, she is more than correct in the team we meet and her 12-inch screen with a resolution of 1536 × 1024 pixels. So it is a relatively compact team that weighs only 1.1 kg. In addition, its modest specifications in terms of processor and graphics allow it to have a high level of portability. Since without power and only from battery can support up to nearly 14 hours without recharging. Nor can we forget the importance of teleworking, with a integrated webcam with 720p resolution Y integrated fingerprint reader.
Models, release date and price
The Surface Laptop Go 2 will be sold in the following configurations:
- 4GB of RAM and 128GB storage.
- 8GB RAM and 128GB storage.
- 8GB RAM and 256GB storage.
- 16 GB RAM and 256GB storage.
As for the launch date, we will have to wait a few days, since it will be the June 7th. With prices that will range from 600 to 1100 euros.
