Microsoft makes next-gen Surface Laptop Go 2 official, starting at $600
Enlarge / Microsoft's Surface Laptop Go 2. (credit: Microsoft)
Microsoft has officially announced the Surface Laptop Go 2, which replaces the original model that was released in October 2020. The new model is currently available for preorder. It starts at $600 and comes in four different colors, including a new green-ish Sage option. As of this writing, preordered laptops will arrive as soon as June 7.
The Surface Laptop Go 2 first broke cover in a retail listing yesterday, and that listing had the facts right: The Go 2's biggest update is a Core i5-1135G7 processor. The chip is a generation out of date at this point, but it's still a capable performer and a significant upgrade over the old model's Core i5-1035G1. The 12.4-inch, 1536*1024 touchscreen remains the same, as does the laptop's size, weight, and port selection.
Microsoft also says the Laptop Go 2 is a bit easier to repair than the previous model. In addition to the SSD, the keyboard and trackpad, the display, and the battery are all designed to be replaceable (though technically only by Microsoft-certified personnel and not necessarily end users).
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