It’s too small for anything detailed but it will be good for firing off emails, browsing the web or even streaming videos on a commute. Given the 10.5-inch screen, this isn’t a device you would want to work on all the time. It’s much flimsier than that which means it moves a little as you tap away on it. If you were to pick up the Signature Type Cover to use this as a laptop as well as a tablet, you can’t expect it to feel like a regular keyboard to type on. Elsewhere on the frame, you'll find a volume rocker and the power button. There's no HDMI nor is there an SD card slot. This simply has one USB-C port and a headphone jack, as well as a charging port. The only thing you won’t get from this like you would from a laptop, are different ports to hook up your other devices. Inside, the bezels are thicker than you’d get elsewhere but one does house the main webcam so it does need to be. On looks alone, the Microsoft Surface Go 3 is pretty sleek, it has a matte silver casing and a mirrored logo on the back with a small camera along one edge. If you were to pick up the additional type cover, that will actually double up as a way to protect the screen as well.

Measuring 245 x 175 x 8.3mm and weighing only 544g, it’s the size of a tablet so you can easily slot it into your bag which makes this perfect for anyone who works on the go a lot, and you won't need to have it placed on a table to use it effectively. The only issue with that is you can’t comfortably use it on your lap as it won’t be stable enough. If you buy the extras then you can magnetically snap the Signature Type Cover keyboard onto it and use it as a laptop as well. Given the size and shape of the stand, the tablet feels secure when you use it stood up.

One of the simplest forms of 2-in-1 laptop, the Microsoft Surface Go 3 looks like a slate with a kickstand at the back that stretches across the whole width of the device to prop it up.

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