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Is the Surface Go a game changer?
- Thread starter Thatguy
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It's not Thunderbolt 3. Wouldn't support eGPU.
The best you could hope for there is that Microsoft releases an enclosure that supports the surface link port which does have the bandwith iirc.
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Sea of Thieves running on Surface Go.
"Update: sailing the seas like a boss on the #SurfaceGo @RareLtd you guys have a magnificent scaler. @JoeNeate1 and @Gamerboss well done."
https://twitter.com/TheHeape/status/1023022074556641281
Benchmarks are going to be fun.
Sea of Thieves running on Surface Go.
"Update: sailing the seas like a boss on the #SurfaceGo @RareLtd you guys have a magnificent scaler. @JoeNeate1 and @Gamerboss well done."
https://twitter.com/TheHeape/status/1023022074556641281
Well, both.
Sea of Thieves is only available on PC through the Microsoft Store, but the Surface Go can be upgraded out of S-mode for free even though it ships with it enabled.
Ah yeah it's s mode
Check out @TheHeape's Tweet: https://twitter.com/TheHeape/status/1024040569163501568?s=09
Check out @TheHeape's Tweet: https://twitter.com/TheHeape/status/1024040569163501568?s=09
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Running out of time to pre-order at best buy for the $50card
550 minus 50 plus 100 for keyboard is 600 total
Then I see this for 800
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/micros...r-latest-model-silver/6251988.p?skuId=6251988
Comes with the keyboard. So is this worth it for the extra 200?
550 minus 50 plus 100 for keyboard is 600 total
Then I see this for 800
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/micros...r-latest-model-silver/6251988.p?skuId=6251988
Comes with the keyboard. So is this worth it for the extra 200?
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Pro 4 is just much better specs-wise. Although it's a little problematic.
If it didn't have those thick "My First Tablet" bezels this would be a lot more attractive. Looks like i'll wait for the new iPad Pros...
Really tempted by this after owning the Surface 3 which I use a lot.
However I'm on my 3rd Surface 3 due to the screen issues. Firstly every one I have owned has ended up with a yellow strip down the screen after 3 or 4 months. Apparently it's due to the glue they used in the screen. Then they all had a lot of pixels die over time, only really affected black or dark screens but it is pretty bad. I basically swapped it out until the warranty ran out. Still usable though and every time they sent me a new one it added a year of office 365 to my account.
Really interested to see what the screen on these are like in 6 months time.
However I'm on my 3rd Surface 3 due to the screen issues. Firstly every one I have owned has ended up with a yellow strip down the screen after 3 or 4 months. Apparently it's due to the glue they used in the screen. Then they all had a lot of pixels die over time, only really affected black or dark screens but it is pretty bad. I basically swapped it out until the warranty ran out. Still usable though and every time they sent me a new one it added a year of office 365 to my account.
Really interested to see what the screen on these are like in 6 months time.
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Reviews are rolling in and it's looking.... really good. Seeing if I can find some more gaming benchmarks.
Also Costco has a model with the 128GB SSD and the Keyboard for $550 seems like the best option.
Wow those are all playable. Indie games will be fine on this too. This is REALLY compelling if you like portable gaming and you're on a console budget.
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Good video and a shout out to Edge! Really fantastic reviews for this. Glad Panos nailed the most of the bullet points.
My $550 model + Alcantara KB arrived tonight. First impressions are very positive. Feels fantastic in the hand - exceptional build quality. Bezels are disappointing and it's a tiny bit thicker than I anticipated... but it's kind of mind boggling that this is a fully featured Windows PC.
I have an iPad Pro 9.7" with Smart Keyboard which I really like. The newest iOS offers some great multitasking improvements. And the App Store is unrivaled. But at the end of the day, I'm more "impressed" with a Windows PC this size, cause I can relate it to the giant, massive tower I use for gaming, or the multitudes or power this thing has compared to my family Dell computer growing up in the 90s.
Anyway, it's a great "around the house" computer based on first impressions. Only disappointment is that Chrome runs like absolute ass. Edge is great. But as a primary Google user/Chrome user, the performance here is supremely upsetting. It hiccups constantly. Tabs are slow to load. Touch is shit. Again, Edge has none of these issues; too bad I just don't use Edge that much. Guess I'll start.
Keyboard is high quality and feels good. Typing is fine if a bit cramped. $130 is insane though.
I have an iPad Pro 9.7" with Smart Keyboard which I really like. The newest iOS offers some great multitasking improvements. And the App Store is unrivaled. But at the end of the day, I'm more "impressed" with a Windows PC this size, cause I can relate it to the giant, massive tower I use for gaming, or the multitudes or power this thing has compared to my family Dell computer growing up in the 90s.
Anyway, it's a great "around the house" computer based on first impressions. Only disappointment is that Chrome runs like absolute ass. Edge is great. But as a primary Google user/Chrome user, the performance here is supremely upsetting. It hiccups constantly. Tabs are slow to load. Touch is shit. Again, Edge has none of these issues; too bad I just don't use Edge that much. Guess I'll start.
Keyboard is high quality and feels good. Typing is fine if a bit cramped. $130 is insane though.
This is the 8GB model, right? Really disappointed about the poor Chrome impressions again. I read a Guardian review recently and don't remember much said about Chrome not functioning well.
Has anyone tried Firefox on this yet?
For me Chrome in general is slow as hell compared to Edge on windows 10. I switched to Edge exclusively on my Android and PC. The sync between the two is great and I just prefer Edge. It works so well and looks great with 10. It's come along way...
I'm pretty sure the Edge is just better optimized then Chrome on Windows 10 esp the Go.
Has anyone been able to play Halo Wars definitive edition on this? I'm tempted to get this as a replacement for a MacBook air I have.
Firefox is cool except when it comes to youtube. Google fucks Edge and Firefox in that area.
https://www.windowscentral.com/how-to-fix-slow-edge-youtube
It depends if you need anything outside of the Windows store. I have very few programs I use outside the store but I have Pro. I lock it down for the kids basically turning their laptop in Windows s and they don't complain?
Steam I guess possibly but most stuff is pretty basic. Will stay with S at the moment and see how it goes.
Hoping people are downgrading from the Surface Book 2 15" as it might be a bit much for them, but not for me to buy!
He must have been doing something wrong cause I play WoW diablo and SC2 on mine.
I can download it on my Go and try.
I'll tell you how it run (8GB model).
He said it gets too hot and shuts down even on lowest settings?
So it runs quite well, I did the first mission, there was some slowdowns but it was playable.
All settings set to the minimum the game still looks great and the framerate is around 30 FPS, sometimes more and around 15 during the final battle of the mission.
Note that I was using the native resolution, 1800*1200, if I chose a lower one it ran better, but the game did not handle it well, it was stretched unless you play in windowed.
Thanks for the report. I'll just wait for the October 2nd for the next surface.
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Does the Surface Go have the best build quality in its price range? I'm looking for a replacement for my old laptop but I want it to last 5-8 years easily.
Also, is it easy to dual boot Ubuntu/Windows 10 on the Surface Go?
edit: oops, didn't realize this thread was in gaming. Nm.
Also, is it easy to dual boot Ubuntu/Windows 10 on the Surface Go?
edit: oops, didn't realize this thread was in gaming. Nm.