Sarit B.Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 4 reviews
- Surface Go Wi-Fi 64GB / 4GB RAM
- Verified purchase
Great tablet. Like mini PC
It works perfect. No bugs. Do the same as PC but takes smaller room.
Windows 10 works very good on this tablet.
Very quick response. Good touch screen. Must have bought it earlier.
Great Product.
Purchased in May 2021 for $453.00.
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Liam DAU
- 31 reviews
Great iPad alternative
I recently picked up the Surface Go as I wanted something more versatile (iPads are great, but they are somewhat limited, especially if you're looking to replace your computer). I expected to be disappointed with the Surface Go's performance considering it only has 4GB of RAM and 64GB eMMC storage (eMMC is basically a glorified SD card). Well let's just say I was pleasantly surprised to discover how good the performance is for a low power budget PC. I used to own the Surface Pro 6 and while performance isn't as quick as that model, it isn't too...Read more
far off provided you keep it in S Mode. If you're picking this guy up and are planning on using it as a PC, the $150 type cover is a must. There is thee more expensive Alcantara one ($199), but the cheaper keyboard is absolutely fine. The addition of a USB C port is also very welcome, as you can charge the device using a portable battery pack when you're on the move. Battery life isn't the best. I find myself needing to recharge at least once throughout the day (granted, it does get used all day). Who this is for: Uni students on a budget
Purchased in November 2021 at Harvey Norman for $399.00.
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MetalGodzHunter Region, NSW
- 48 reviews
- Surface Go Wi-Fi 64GB / 4GB RAM
- Verified purchase
A real surprise packet
I only just purchased this last week, and it turned out to be quite powerful. I added an extra keyboard case, and 256GB MicroSD card. I was holding out for the 8GB/128GB model but this came up on special, so I decided to buy to replace my iPad. This has the advantage of being easier, and has a more flexible interface than the iPad, especially after disabling S mode.
Purchased in November 2021 at Harvey Norman for $399.00.
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Not happy1732South East Queensland, QLD
- 2 reviews
Just shoddy quality and terrible service
The touch screen has never worked from new. I can't use the bottom 1 cm of the screen, which is where all the login/logout stuff is. I then tried to contact microsoft support. There is only one place in all of Australia (Sydney) which is 1200km away. The solution offered is to log a service request on line. The online service only offers UPS as a courier, there in only one UPS pickup in Brisbane and it is an hours drive from me. I decide to organize and pay for my own courier. Next I wait for 20 minutes on hold for the service web...Read more
site to accept the request. As I write this I am still on hold. I have tried reloading the website several times, read the news on google, answered emails. It is not my surface or the internet. The microsoft website has failed..... My strong recommendation is avoid the product. The service is terrible, and I consider a website that stops accepting requests from customers is a disaster for a company that has computer stuff as it's business.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
MichellePerth, WA
- 4 reviews
- Surface Go Wi-Fi 128GB / 8GB RAM
- Verified purchase
Absolutely Brilliant !
This tablet is great for my genealogy studies. Light, compact, fast and responsive.
I have the keyboard and surface pen which makes things easier to navigate around the screen.
It is a low end laptop / high end tablet.
Purchased in June 2021.
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JacciSydney, NSW
- 19 reviews
- Surface Go Wi-Fi 128GB / 8GB RAM
- Verified purchase
Great Little Machine
Bought this as a supplemental machine, primarily for note taking
Was more than a little alarmed to find I couldn't install software, only from the windows store, but then after a little searching, found that you could 'unlock' it to make it a proper fully fledged windows machine and install regular programs, browsers etc.
The touch screen is responsive and beautiful to write on and the keyboard, considering its size, is surprisingly good to type on, after you adapt to the smaller size. the kickstand is an awesome feature as you don't need to ...Read more
buy another cover, although the keyboard is an extra purchase, which makes it a bit more expensive, and pretty essential to get the most out of the machine. While it isn't a powerhouse machine and there is noticeable lag when trying to do too many things at once, it does just fine for and on the go machine. Very pleased with it. The size makes it easy to transport and the battery is reasonably good - although nothing close to their 'benchmark' claims. As a primary computer, would be a frustrating experience, but as a travel machine, is absolutely perfect. Is great to that it is compatible with all the accessories of its big brothers.Purchased in June 2021 at JB Hi-Fi for $629.10.
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AberfeldyAU
- 9 reviews
A good mini word processor but a hopeless tablet
I have had my device for six months after years of happily using Ipads. When my old pad was ready to be replaced, I thought I would try a Surface Go as an alternative. My experience using it as a word processor is very good and it performs completely properly.
However, as a tablet it fails miserably - when trying to get it to work the device often freezes when doing a command. The camera is only very fair quality and the battery life is dreadful - it only seems to have a couple of hours before the battery dies, and the retailer says it can't b...Read more
e connected to a secondary battery when travelling. Whilst the device does seem very sturdy and the video quality is excellent, it doesn't seem to pair happily with the keyboard and it frequently flicks me over to other pages of its own will. In summary, very disapppointed.Purchased in December 2021 at JB Hi-Fi Retail Stores for $650.00.
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Great tablet ever
I ve used surface pro for a while and no problem at all, still smooth and the battery is so good, long life, the camera is good for tablet, very good
Purchased in December 2021 at Harvey Norman for $1,300.00.
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QuratulAinAU
- 7 reviews
- Surface Go Wi-Fi 128GB / 8GB RAM
- Verified purchase
Perfect Combination for Laptop/Tablet
I bought this so I could work during my travels and have since been very happy about the product. Not only you can use it as a tablet but also the fitting the detachable keyboard makes it perfect as a laptop. I normally use this for my Excel based spreadsheet works and word documents but also use a lot of general internet browsing. Never lags and works smooth. And facial recognition feature keeps my login info safe as well.
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jkcqldSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 5 reviews
- 1 like
- Surface Go Wi-Fi 128GB / 8GB RAM
- Verified purchase
Great bit of tech
Ideal portable device, take it anywhere. No bigger/heavier than my old Samsung 10" tablet but way more versatile with Windows 10 Home. It's a PC during the day, movie / tv shows / browsing / email etc at night. Very well engineered, durable. Battery life does let it down (not good at all), so need to run it in Battery Saver mode most of the time unless doing serious work and a Powerbank is just about compulsory if out & about. Screen is small so everything of course is compact but touchscreen zooming helps. Great keyboard & quality touchpad. Ke...Read more
yboard puts it to sleep but does not wake it, need to use ON button. Not cheap but you get your money's worth. A unique Microsoft product that beats the competition hands down IMO. Next version needs better processor and bigger battery.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Questions & Answers
juliemasked
How can I download Foxtel Now app or other apps that I would normally download through Google Play? Had no idea it would be so difficult to download apps. Nothing is mentioned in reviews. Wish I'd just bought another Samsung as I think it was much more user friendly
2 answers
Try downloading Memu Player Android emulator. Google search.
You can't download apps from Google Play, everything has to be done through the (equivalent) Microsoft Store. While the Foxtel app does exist, it's only compatible with Xbox and not the Surface tablet - https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/p/foxtel-play/9vwgnh0vc008
alan m.asked
Hi All, performance difference between Surface Go 64GB/4GB Ram & 128GB/8 GB, reviewers always review the 128GB, Cheers Big Al
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alan m.asked
Hi All, performance difference between Surface Go 64GB/4GB Ram & 128GB/8 GB, reviewers always review the 128GB, Cheers Big Al
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