This slim and compact computer would likely suit a student or similar user who values portability and doesn't need heavyweight processing power (or a heavyweight price tag). But wireless connectivity includes Bluetooth 5.1 and Wi-Fi 6, and you can expect all-day battery life. Connection ports are limited though, with just one USB Type-C port (non-Thunderbolt) and one Type-A port, plus the magnetically-attached Surface Connect power port. Performance is good for a lightweight and relatively low-cost laptop – the screen, full-size keyboard and large trackpad are all good, and audio output is surprisingly impressive. We tried out the $1299 upper-end model, courtesy of Microsoft, featuring an 11th-generation Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD, and found it to be a capable yet compact everyday carry. Weighing just over 1kg, this 12.4-inch touchscreen notebook with traditional clamshell casing is the entry-point for the Surface Laptop range both in price and features. Receive an email with a personal voucher code for 1 free year of Norton 360 Deluxe antivirus one day after purchase.If you're travelling light, you'll appreciate Microsoft's ultra-compact Surface Laptop Go 2, which puts the emphasis on portability for go-everywhere convenience. Gaming: unsuitable, at least GTX 1650 or RX 6500/5500 video card.Creating 3D designs and rendering large video files fast: unsuitable, at least an i9/Ryzen 9 processor and RTX/RX/Quadro video card.Video editing: unsuitable, at least an i7/Ryzen 7 processor.Internet, email & text processing: suitable.

So you can easily take the laptop with you in your bag and use it on the go. The 12-inch size makes the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 compact and light. Do you watch a movie or series from time to time or like to listen to music? Thanks to Dolby Audio Premium, you can enjoy purer sound than with standard laptop speakers. In addition, the 3:2 aspect ratio is nice to read and write because it provides a lot of space for text. With the Intel Core i5 processor and 8GB RAM, the laptop is powerful enough for that. That's useful when you're editing photos as well.

On the touchscreen, you can quickly take notes and swipe through all your apps. On the 12-inch Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 i5/8GB/128GB, you can edit photos and work with Office programs.

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