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Microsoft to launch Surface Go 2 in May with larger screen, slimmer bezels

 

Microsoft’s Surface Go 2 tablet could launch soon and may also be coming with a new look, according to a report from Windows Central. The most affordable Surface device is said to be coming in May with a slimmer bezel, as well as improved Intel processors under the hood.

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Although the Windows Central report claims that the Surface Go 2 is largely expected to keep the same overall external chassis, the device might feature a bigger 10.5-inch display. That would come largely as a result of slimmer display bezels, which Windows Central claims might be on the same levels of Microsoft’s latest Surface Laptop 3.

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As good as it sounds, the bezels still won’t nearly be as slim as on new Surface Pro X or the Dell XPS 13. The resolution, though, will apparently get a jump, up from 1,800 x 1,200 to 1,920 x 1,280, for a slightly sharper display.

Citing internal sources, the publication also suggests that the Surface Go 2 will be coming in May. This would fall in line with previous rumors which indicated Microsoft had considered a spring event in New York City to reveal the device, which has now been canceled.

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In terms of specs and pricing, Windows Central believes that the Surface Go 2 will still remain affordable. Just as previous rumors suggested, pricing will start at $400, with options for the Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y processor, with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.

A higher-end model, meanwhile, will come with options for Intel’s Core m3-8100Y processor as well as 8GB of RAM and 128GB storage. This is a big upgrade from the original Surface Go, which only sports options for the Intel Pentium Gold 441Y Processor.

Elsewhere, it’s said that the Surface Go 2 is expected to keep the same dimensions and ports. This includes USB-C, a headphone jack, as well as Surface Connect and a MicroSD card slot. Keyboards and other accessories from the original Surface Go will also work with the new device.

When released, the Surface Go 2 will supersede the original Surface Go, which was first available in July of 2018. It is also expected that Microsoft could announce the Surface Book 3 soon too. Specifications and benchmarks for both devices were recently spotted online.

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