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Microsoft's grossly overlooked Surface Go 2 jumps into the Black Friday spotlight at ultra-low prices

Published: Nov 23, 2022, 9:41 AM

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Microsoft's overlooked Surface Go 2 jumps into the Black Friday spotlight at ultra-low prices

If you're looking for one of the best Windows tablets to buy at a nice discount before Christmas, the Surface Pro 8 and Surface Pro 9 are most likely the first names that come to mind, possibly followed by the Surface Pro 7... if you're not bothered by the advanced age of Microsoft's 2019-released 2-in-1 powerhouse.

But if you want to spend even less than four Benjamins to (try to) stay productive wherever you go, it might be a good idea to consider the Surface Go 2 as well. The reasonably compact 10.5-incher has made very few headlines since debuting commercially around two and a half years ago, but at $229.99 and up, it's finally time for the mid-ranger to escape the high-end Surface Pro family's shadow.

Microsoft Surface Go 2

4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC Storage, New, 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty Included

$229 ⁹⁹

$349 ⁹⁹

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Microsoft Surface Go 2

8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, New, 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty Included

$309 ⁹⁹

$499 ⁹⁹

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Microsoft Surface Go 2

8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, LTE Unlocked, New, 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty Included

$324 ⁹⁹

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You shouldn't go looking for the Surface Go 2 at that lower-than-ever price (or really any price at all) on Microsoft's US e-store, though, as the retailer behind this killer new Black Friday 2022 deal is actually Woot. The Amazon-owned company can still hook you up with a full 1-year manufacturer warranty, and all the devices on sale for prices of between 230 and 325 bucks a pop for the next six days (or while supplies last) are brand-new, unused, unopened, and undamaged.

$230, of course, will merely buy you an entry-level configuration of Microsoft's previous-gen iPad alternative with 64 gigs of sluggish eMMC storage and a modest 4GB RAM count. On the bright side, you just have to cough up 80 bucks more to upgrade those components to a speedy 128GB SSD and 8 gigs of memory respectively, while $15 on top of that will also get you unlocked 4G LTE connectivity.

With an Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y processor inside all three variants, the Surface Go 2 may not seem powerful enough to take on Apple's "standard" new iPad with a 10.9-inch screen. But the full Windows 11 support arguably puts this thing in a league of its own in terms of productivity and multitasking, at least as far as the budget-friendly sector of today's tablet market is concerned.

Even though you'll have to pay extra for a Surface Pen or Type Cover keyboard and purchase those extremely handy accessories separately (if you want), the overall value offered here is pretty hard to rival, let alone surpass this holiday shopping season.

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Adrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian's passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized. His commitment to mid-range smartphones has led to an eclectic collection of devices, saved from personal bankruptcy by his preference for 'adequate' over 'overpriced'.