Microsoft appears to be ready to announce an updated version of the compact Surface Laptop Go, if an early retailer listing from Korea is to be believed.
The biggest change with the Surface Laptop Go 2 appears to be the newer Intel CPU (an i5-1135G7), which replaces the 10th-gen model found in the original 2020 laptop. The Go 2 will ship with Windows 11 this time around, and the retailer's page says its webcam will have "improved HD camera performance." Pre-orders are scheduled to open on June 2, so an official announcement may not be far off. WinFuture previously reported that the laptop could start at $650.
The new laptop looks very similar to its predecessor. It still has a 12.4-inch display with a 3:2 aspect ratio, the same selection of ports (USB-A, USB-C, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a port for Microsoft), and a fingerprint sensor that's still built into the power button on select models. There's no sign of a backlit keyboard, which was an unfortunate omission on the first Laptop Go.
The retailer listing says it will be available with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, just like last time, but it's less clear what specs . The original Surface Laptop Go started with 4GB/64GB, but a previous report from WinFuture suggests this version could start with 128GB of storage. According to the listing, the Laptop Go 2 is estimated to offer 13.5 hours of use per charge.
The Surface Laptop Go is being marketed as the affordable entry into Microsoft's Surface line of laptops and is designed to compete with Chromebooks that are popular with students. In terms of price, the laptop is expected to cost between $549 and $899 depending on the configuration.
Source of information: theverge.com
