{"id":17786,"date":"2021-12-06T22:14:36","date_gmt":"2021-12-06T09:14:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/8bitisland.co.nz\/?p=17786"},"modified":"2021-12-07T11:19:31","modified_gmt":"2021-12-06T22:19:31","slug":"surface-go-3-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/8bitisland.co.nz\/surface-go-3-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Surface Go 3 Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Microsoft has absolutely blasted the competition out of the park with their Surface Pro\u2019s and Surface Laptops. Their formfactor with surprising amounts of power have made for the most premium of work and play devices. So how does the third iteration of their mini device the Surface Go hold up?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well it depends on what you want to use the Surface Go 3<\/em> for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s so little<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The obvious benefit that the <em>Surface Go 3<\/em> has is a 10.5 inch screen which is the same as previous models. The benefit to consistency can\u2019t be understated when you have a stack of accessories, but also it means this device has a purpose that bigger counterparts don\u2019t. It is more of a tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This little beast is perfect for using on a mini train table, or when you are using it to read a long document or book. The size makes it super practical to replace your tablet, but it likely won\u2019t replace your laptop or desktop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>So is the battery<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/img-prod-cms-rt-microsoft-com.akamaized.net\/cms\/api\/am\/imageFileData\/RE4P3p8?ver=d0b8&amp;q=90&amp;m=6&amp;h=663&amp;w=998&amp;b=#FFFFFFFF&amp;l=f&amp;o=t&amp;aim=true\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest issue that I encountered is the battery life. It boasts an 11 hour battery which I didn\u2019t manage to replicate. I easily got a work day out of it when I used it casually to read documents, do some writing like this review, and watch movies on my commute. When I had it under proper load like using Chrome and running a few apps I easily stripped it in an hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Pretty big features though<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/img-prod-cms-rt-microsoft-com.akamaized.net\/cms\/api\/am\/imageFileData\/RE4OKOO?ver=4a83&amp;q=90&amp;m=6&amp;h=720&amp;w=1920&amp;b=#FFFFFFFF&amp;l=f&amp;o=t&amp;aim=true\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>Surface Go 3<\/em> has a modest upgrade in power from the Surface Go 2 but nothing massive.What is impressive is the screen, cameras and sound. It belted out some high quality sound when I was watching videos. That and the video quality was pretty extraordinary given the size. I jammed some Netflix and Youtube, you know, scientific tests right here. But I was happy with the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The webcam at the front is a 5MP model that can achieve 1080p at 30fps. On the rear is the 8MP camera which is fine for a photo if you needed it in a pinch but it wasn\u2019t that great. But in reality when it comes to web cams, it is so people can see your lovely face on Teams and Zoom meetings. Given the size of this device, I am sure your friends will love the view up your nose. Or you can put it on something so it is at eyeline, whatever suits. Sorry to my friends that got a lovely up nose shot when testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>It can see you<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/img-prod-cms-rt-microsoft-com.akamaized.net\/cms\/api\/am\/imageFileData\/RE4OAyK?ver=5733&amp;q=90&amp;m=6&amp;h=663&amp;w=998&amp;b=#FFFFFFFF&amp;l=f&amp;o=t&amp;aim=true\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I was impressed with the Windows Hello 3D camera. This lets you unlock the device with your face and it works so damn well. No matter which way my messy beard pointed it recognised who I was. Even in variable lighting it was good at spotting me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It didn\u2019t recognise who I was behind a mask. Now I know that is an unrealistic expectation, but the new normal is us wearing masks 80% of the time. So if Microsoft can figure out some tech to recognise who I am behind a mask that would be great. Wait, that could be creepy. Can they find a way to recognise me through masks, but it only works on my laptop. The more I think about this the less of a smart idea of this face scanning tech that can see through things is.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Actually scratch the whole idea. I\u2019ll use my pin when I have a mask on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>You can buy so much more<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/img-prod-cms-rt-microsoft-com.akamaized.net\/cms\/api\/am\/imageFileData\/RE4ONGG?ver=c51c&amp;q=90&amp;m=6&amp;h=720&amp;w=1920&amp;b=#FFFFFFFF&amp;l=f&amp;o=t&amp;aim=true\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As with all the Surface devices, you don\u2019t have to stop at the <em>Go 3<\/em>. You can buy the mini keyboard and a pen to make your Surface life even better. They work well, as all the surface suite of hardware does, and is absolutely perfect if you need to type on the go. The on screen keyboard will definitely do in a pinch but the detachable keyboard is far superior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though to be fair if you have big lunky hands like I do that little keyboard gets pretty awkward, but again it depends on what you need the device for. 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