Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Go 2 – Good Buy or Disappointing Upgrade?

This week in IT, I take a look at the new Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2, who it’s for, and whether it’s a good buy.

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  • aardvark45

    04 June, 2022 - 7:08 am

    <p>You don’t need the annoying muzak in the background.</p>

  • Russell Smith

    Premium Member
    05 June, 2022 - 4:32 am

    <p>I couldn’t get Taylor Swift to do the soundtrack for this one. But seriously, apart from the first few seconds, the music is barely audible. I’m suprised anyone even noticed it was there. Which was kind of the goal ?</p>

  • yaddamaster

    06 June, 2022 - 12:15 pm

    <p>Surface Laptop Go 2, Core I5, 8gb\256gb – $799.99</p><p>Surface Laptop 4, AMD, 8gb\256gb – $849.99</p><p><br></p><p>why would anyone purchase a Go? The AMD is just as capable as the Intel for this price point.</p>

    • JH_Radio

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      08 June, 2022 - 5:20 pm

      <p>Because some people can’t afford that extra $50 and they want a MS Surface.</p><p>or:</p><p>Because they prefer Intel over AMD.</p><p>or:</p><p>Because they want an MS Surface with a smaller screen and no detachable keyboard.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

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