Microsoft Surface Go 2: Student Workflow

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  • @bharatsharma2446
    @bharatsharma2446 4 роки тому +8

    Dope Work!

    • @ImLeeLoi
      @ImLeeLoi  4 роки тому +3

      Haha! My videos have never been called that before so you made my day. Thanks dude! :)

  • @mrmaramind
    @mrmaramind 4 роки тому +4

    Absolutely the best video on the Surface Go 2 I have seen and think I have seen almost all of them. Very impressed by the performance shown here and then I was blown away when you said it was the Pentium version and not the M3 version. Well done!

    • @ImLeeLoi
      @ImLeeLoi  4 роки тому

      Thanks so much, I tried to do good coverage so you can make the best buying decision! Yeah it's definitely important to put the tablets through their paces and in scenario students are actually going to use them in.

  • @Luana_Isabel
    @Luana_Isabel 4 роки тому +5

    Im buyng one .i have my eye on it for months my teacher has one and i love it .great review

    • @ImLeeLoi
      @ImLeeLoi  4 роки тому

      Enjoy your Surface Go 2!

  • @ave_rie
    @ave_rie 4 роки тому +5

    YES YES YES. Finally, someone who talks about using Word (which I use for research) and Excel software 😊👍👏 Great video!

    • @ImLeeLoi
      @ImLeeLoi  4 роки тому

      Absolutely! I actually wouldn’t have survived college without it. All my friends would use CiteThisForMe and copy and paste the bibliography but they’d have to back track and add foot notes which I think is insane, I could never do that. I love in MS Word I was able to add references as I wrote each paragraph and then at the end add a bibliography in one click. It’s really sad this isn’t a feature yet in the Microsoft Word app for iPad OS.

    • @ave_rie
      @ave_rie 4 роки тому

      @@ImLeeLoi I also hesitated buying an iPad Pro when I found out that the MS apps are very basic versions of the ones I'm used to. I'm hoping to buy a Surface Go 2 for my sister in HS. If you can do all these things on it, I would imagine the intel core m3 could do more. Thoughts on the core m3 model? Too expensive/ get a surface pro instead? Thanks!

    • @ImLeeLoi
      @ImLeeLoi  4 роки тому +1

      ave rie Yeah the M3 can definitely do a bit more but if she want serious performance, get the Surface Pro. I like to review things “in value” and not at price point per say but I do think the middle Surface Go 2 is the version to get if you want a Surface Go 2, if you need performance get the Surface Pro because I’d hate to recommend the Core M3 model and it’s slight performance gain not being enough for her. She has a very lucky sister! :)

  • @davidstojanov1422
    @davidstojanov1422 4 роки тому

    Would zou reccomend it for writing a novel and a blog? i would like to use scrivener and word. could i alo download google chrome? thanks in advance

    • @ImLeeLoi
      @ImLeeLoi  4 роки тому +1

      It can certainly do these tasks however as I mentioned before I REALLY recommend you try the keyboard out for yourself before purchasing if you plan to write a lot of things on it every day. My hands aren't very big so it was a relatively comfortable typing experience but it's not a full size keyboard - that's really important to remember.
      Since the Surface Go 2 is very portable though perhaps the best combination for you might be the Surface Go 2 AND an external wireless full size keyboard. Something you can still bring to a Coffee shop and sit down and write with but you have that full size keyboard.
      I really recommend that due to it's smaller form factor you try and look at it in a shop before purchasing. I really feel this is a gadget that you know yourself that it'll either be perfect OR NOT for you at all but if you are on the fence and it's safe to do so, visit your local electronics shop that has it in stock and test drive it.
      Hope that helps David!

    • @davidstojanov1422
      @davidstojanov1422 4 роки тому

      ​@@ImLeeLoi Thank you so much for taking time to answer this was really helpfull

  • @abbieyt5139
    @abbieyt5139 4 роки тому +1

    Does office come free with the surface go? Like the mobile apps?

    • @ImLeeLoi
      @ImLeeLoi  4 роки тому

      Full Office is not free however you can access Web versions of Office for free through a web browser regardless of if you own a Surface Go or not.

  • @soorya9035
    @soorya9035 4 роки тому +1

    Does it come with a sim card slot??

    • @ImLeeLoi
      @ImLeeLoi  4 роки тому

      Not this particular model, you need to purchase one with LTE to get the sim card slot. :)

  • @stumbledandgallivant
    @stumbledandgallivant 4 роки тому

    Hi there, how many excel files can we work with at one time.. or can we have multiple files of same type open at the same time? I am asking if i am collating work from different word files into one word file - is this achievable with Core M3?

    • @ImLeeLoi
      @ImLeeLoi  4 роки тому

      It’s achievable with Pentium Gold! They all run Windows 10 so you have the full power of Microsoft Office. Remember it’s the 10.5 inch screen that’s small so you can load up as many document and excel files your heart desires but for multi tasking consider plugging it into a big screen monitor when you’re at home or in work. :)

    • @stumbledandgallivant
      @stumbledandgallivant 4 роки тому

      @@ImLeeLoi Thank you for replying Lee. Appreciate it. As M3 is a higher spec than the Pentium Gold, i was planning to take that as it will have better power of handling working files etc. I agree, screen size is small :( I was looking for a small windows laptop that i could use for working. Do you have any other suggestions from your end in other brands from your experience?

    • @ImLeeLoi
      @ImLeeLoi  4 роки тому

      @@stumbledandgallivant Yeah the M3 would be a better performer. If your looking for portability and it needs to be Windows I haven't used one but saw great recommendations for the LG Gram, you can get bigger size screens and they weigh nothing and since your only doing productivity work on it - it might be right up your alley! :)

  • @prathameshthakur3633
    @prathameshthakur3633 4 роки тому +2

    How many chrome tabs you can open at same time?
    I was planning to buy it.
    It is smooth or laggy?

    • @ImLeeLoi
      @ImLeeLoi  4 роки тому +1

      So I've moved away from Chrome and I use Chromium Microsoft Edge now. On that I was able to browse about 10 tabs smoothly. It's the screen real estate more than anything that will challenge your web browsing experience more than the processing power - remember it is only a 10.5" screen. :)

  • @supereasyeconomics8305
    @supereasyeconomics8305 3 роки тому

    Hey can i use moodle and lock down browser on this??

    • @ImLeeLoi
      @ImLeeLoi  3 роки тому +1

      Absolutely but you will likely need to take The Surface Go 2 out of "S Mode" that comes pre-installed and prevents you from installing Apps that aren't on the Microsoft Store. This is very easy to do.

    • @supereasyeconomics8305
      @supereasyeconomics8305 3 роки тому

      @@ImLeeLoi ty

    • @supereasyeconomics8305
      @supereasyeconomics8305 3 роки тому +1

      Can uh plz guide me ?? Im going for my studies abroad next month.. i have a laptop but its bit older model.. i was thinking of buying a new one but every new model with i5 processor is out of my budget .. will it be a good decision to buy Microsoft surface go 2 or should i buy ipad 8th gen??

    • @ImLeeLoi
      @ImLeeLoi  3 роки тому +1

      @@supereasyeconomics8305 That's a hard decision. First off you need to check if all the software you need works on iPad like lock down browser.
      If you are really tight for cash do some research and find out if a Chrome Book will suit. If you can't afford an i5 Laptop I'd be surprised if you get a Surface Go 2 within your budget; consider a Used Ex-Business Laptop like a Lenovo Thinkpad.

    • @supereasyeconomics8305
      @supereasyeconomics8305 3 роки тому

      @@ImLeeLoi actually i was good deal for surface go

  • @t3odrus
    @t3odrus 4 роки тому +4

    Thanks for the video and the information dude, really appreciate your effort :)

    • @ImLeeLoi
      @ImLeeLoi  4 роки тому +2

      Hopefully these answer your questions about the type of student tasks you can do on Surface Go 2! Let me know if you have other Q's while I still have the tablet.

    • @t3odrus
      @t3odrus 4 роки тому

      @@ImLeeLoi I think that's it for my questions... Can't think of anything rn, you explained everything perfectly :)

  • @ItalianBacon
    @ItalianBacon 4 роки тому +7

    Great review, brother! I got one of these this week and I've been loving it. I generally only use laptops for Office 365 productivity (I'm a student), and the Go 2 is perfect.

  • @brianweidenbruch1640
    @brianweidenbruch1640 4 роки тому +2

    I was on the fence about the Go 2, but after watching your initial video, I got the same model you have. I like it, but the battery is not stellar. Since it can charge by USB-C I was hoping my battery bank would charge it, but no luck. That said, my battery bank is an older Anker 20,000mAh unit. Do you know if a newer battery bank with power delivery would charge the Go 2?

    • @ImLeeLoi
      @ImLeeLoi  4 роки тому +1

      I'm glad you like it - as I mentioned in the video everyone needs to decide whether or not it's a deal breaker as the battery isn't great. I'd try a new battery bank that is designed to charge small Laptops like the "Mophie powerstation USB-C XXL" and if that doesn't work you definitely have that decision to make whether or not this Surface Go 2 will work for your needs and before your 30 day return policy expires. If better battery is crucial without carrying power banks you may need to take a look at the iPad or if you can live within the Windows App Store eco system; Surface Pro X that has an ARM processor and not Intel.
      I don't have a battery bank so I can't try it, I know my USB C monitor charged it no problem so it is possible but the battery bank needs to deliver enough power at the right rate so that could be an additional cost which is usually more of those expensive ones. I wouldn't even try a made for iPad power bank as they are probably more power efficient than this.

  • @ivosequeira9209
    @ivosequeira9209 4 роки тому

    Hello. Have you changed your surface to windows 10 home?
    have you installed any programs to fix errors like cccleaner?

    • @ImLeeLoi
      @ImLeeLoi  4 роки тому +1

      I didn't install CC Cleaner on it when I had the Surface Go 2, I didn't have any errors.

  • @7q6r
    @7q6r 3 роки тому

    I've been using it now for maybe a year or 2, I put screen protector and a case and keyboard BUT it fell from me and the device got crashed but the screen protector nothing happen to it, I'm now using it and sending this comment.

    • @ImLeeLoi
      @ImLeeLoi  3 роки тому +1

      That is good. I'm glad it's still working

  • @cguct5975
    @cguct5975 4 роки тому

    U are using win home 10 S mode or opt out to home 10?

    • @ImLeeLoi
      @ImLeeLoi  4 роки тому

      CGU CT In this video it’s opt out

  • @rimadharne4940
    @rimadharne4940 4 роки тому +3

    This was a great video! Thanks for the info. To add, I have heard that go 2 can be charged with a power bank. So it's good for students who can charge in the middle of the lecture.
    Have one question: do you think having M3 core processor will give it more battery life?

    • @ImLeeLoi
      @ImLeeLoi  4 роки тому +1

      Yeah if the power bank can supply it, absolutely. You might just get lucky and your lecture theatre has power sockets - my University was mixed depending on what building you were in.
      I can't speculate, I haven't tried the M3 model - if it's the same power consumption I'd expect the same battery life, if it uses more wattage than Pentium Gold it would have reduced etc etc. I watched other coverage and everyone seems to be in agreement that 4-5 hours is what people are getting regardless of model configuration. :)

    • @rimadharne4940
      @rimadharne4940 4 роки тому

      @@ImLeeLoi thank you!

    • @drifter4training
      @drifter4training 4 роки тому +1

      its using around 22w or less than 30w from what i saw on other utube reviews of this tablet.. can just use a 30w USB c charger to charge it apart from the proprietary charger included with the tablet,,

    • @ImLeeLoi
      @ImLeeLoi  4 роки тому

      drifter4training Yeah I have an Anker 2 USB 1 USB-C charger which is usually perfect to charge my iPad Pro 12.9” 3rd gen but I noticed it couldn’t provide enough juice to the Surface Go 2. Still the Proprietary charger is nice and small. It’s a great size charger and it’s still reversible.

  • @cmaldz
    @cmaldz 2 роки тому

    Hello! I'm seriously considering this device as an on the go pc and for online classes. Do you think it would be too slow for cisco webex? How was your experience in using it for virtual meetings?

    • @ImLeeLoi
      @ImLeeLoi  2 роки тому +1

      This should work great for virtual meetings. :) Never used Webex but Zoom was good

    • @cmaldz
      @cmaldz 2 роки тому

      @@ImLeeLoi thanks for the info 😊

  • @Sagittarius-bf3dv
    @Sagittarius-bf3dv 4 роки тому +1

    Great video by the way. Hmmm Im wondering on the battery life subject. Is it possible that the battery life is not performing as well do the fact of your model as a mix and match. Breaking it down you have the Pentium gold chip with 8 GB and the lovely SSD 128GB have you thought that may be its to much for the Pentium Gold chip. Just a thought because other reviews said the battery is not as short as for this model as for the Core M3.

    • @ImLeeLoi
      @ImLeeLoi  4 роки тому

      Hey! No In-fact it's supposed to work the opposite way. Having the extra ram and fast SSD means the CPU doesn't have to do extra work like cache RAM to the hard drive and if you had the slow 64GB eMMC that would take ages.
      It's just an issue with all the models as the poor battery life was mentioned on all the other Surface Go 2 coverage which were mostly the new M3 models - I picked the mid range model as I felt this is the one most would consider for it's mix of price and performance. :)

    • @Sagittarius-bf3dv
      @Sagittarius-bf3dv 4 роки тому

      @@ImLeeLoi That's cool.

  • @阿阿童木
    @阿阿童木 4 роки тому

    I bought yesterday but it is always disconnected the WIFI.!!!

    • @ImLeeLoi
      @ImLeeLoi  4 роки тому

      No way! Sorry to hear you're having issues with the Surface Go 2. Hopefully this is a software issue they can fix with a software update, mine tried to install a few updates when I connected the USB C hub but unfortunately it did not make any change to the situation.

    • @阿阿童木
      @阿阿童木 4 роки тому +1

      @@ImLeeLoi I have update all systems and contacted their company, but the problem never stop. So I determine to change a new one tomorrow. Thanks for your reply.

  • @TheRalphrochie
    @TheRalphrochie 4 роки тому +1

    Great review! How does lenovo chromebook duet compete against this one? For student usage :)

    • @ImLeeLoi
      @ImLeeLoi  4 роки тому +1

      Hmm great question Ralph, I'm actually trying to get my hands on the Lenovo Duet as I know it's popular consideration for students with school.
      I can't say exactly right now but while the Duet is slower than this specific Surface Go 2 model, it runs Google Chrome OS which would be much faster for it because it's all about the web browser. It's also much cheaper than the Surface Go 2. If you can live inside of a web browser and Chrome OS, the Duet IS incredible value.

  • @ethanHat
    @ethanHat 3 роки тому

    Great video! How is your experience with Zoom. Does it lag or slow down?

    • @ImLeeLoi
      @ImLeeLoi  3 роки тому

      It worked fine on Zoom for me in a conference with about 6 people. Haven't done the 30 size Zoom with it.

  • @traxxthelord5450
    @traxxthelord5450 4 роки тому +1

    Bro you help me soo much. I was worried that if i bought this it would be terrible but you made me change my mind. I am a student si this helps me soo much! Also how many frames would I get if I were to play cuphead? Thanks in advance

    • @ImLeeLoi
      @ImLeeLoi  4 роки тому +1

      Hey Trax! No problem, also check out my final review video on my channel where I do have a Gaming section and Photoshop. As for Cuphead, not sure I don't own the game but I saw it play well on the Original Surface Go from 2 years ago when The Verge covered it so I assume it would play just as well if not even slightly better. It would be much faster on the Core M3 model.

    • @traxxthelord5450
      @traxxthelord5450 4 роки тому

      Lee-Loi Chieng hi thank you soo much. I will be just getting the base model. That is because I won’t be using it run hard games and I would be just using it for school work.

  • @JustinSCampbell
    @JustinSCampbell 4 роки тому

    Nice video. I just bought the Surface Book 2. I'd checkout the Samsung Galazy Book S. Its a laptop version of the Surface pro X. I really love it even though it has compatible issue.

    • @ImLeeLoi
      @ImLeeLoi  4 роки тому +2

      Nice, I really am enjoying these ultra portable new modern Laptops and 2-in-1s everyone is trying to manufacturer this year. They are realising while they can't put the fastest chips in them they can still put in great displays, sound systems and other things that make a great Laptop.

  • @frostyblade1837
    @frostyblade1837 4 роки тому +5

    more like back to quarantine experience

    • @ImLeeLoi
      @ImLeeLoi  4 роки тому +1

      Whether you're taking classes on the run or at home, this will fit that workflow ahahaha.
      I genuinely hope students can return to class this September. :)

  • @Manoulettee
    @Manoulettee 4 роки тому

    Really great video !!

    • @ImLeeLoi
      @ImLeeLoi  4 роки тому

      Glad you liked it! Be sure to check out the Full Surface Go 2 Review further testing. :)

  • @KenjiAbundoTV
    @KenjiAbundoTV 4 роки тому

    Nice review.

  • @msp5138
    @msp5138 3 роки тому

    Geekbench 5
    SG2 m3 chip = 873
    2020 basemodel MBA i3 = 983
    Cinebench R20
    SG2 m3 chip = 460
    2020 bssemodel MBA i3 =620
    Cost
    SG2 m3 chip = $629US ($40-$50 keyboard / $40-$50 pen at Amazon)
    2020 base model MBA i3 = $949US (no pen, touch screen, microSD)

    • @ImLeeLoi
      @ImLeeLoi  3 роки тому

      Thanks for posting the benchmarks.

  • @newfnshow031
    @newfnshow031 4 роки тому +1

    650.... I'll stick with the MacBook 12 considering it's a real computer with much better battery

    • @ImLeeLoi
      @ImLeeLoi  4 роки тому +1

      If you want a clamshell Laptop, the 12 MacBook even used now that's discontinued is a great choice. The 12 MacBook you see in the video I bought used for College myself back in 2017. This Surface Go 2 is a great option if you only have the budget for one device and you want two which is why it's a great 2-in-1 option. :)

  • @hanumanandram3184
    @hanumanandram3184 4 роки тому

    In my country I cannot take tablets in school

    • @ImLeeLoi
      @ImLeeLoi  4 роки тому

      Yeah, same growing up but if your in University this is a great choice. :)

    • @hanumanandram3184
      @hanumanandram3184 4 роки тому

      Yes

  • @Luana_Isabel
    @Luana_Isabel 4 роки тому +1

    U could work as comercial narrator and model for Microsoft 😂👌

    • @ImLeeLoi
      @ImLeeLoi  4 роки тому

      Haha! Thanks for the support.

  • @darkstepwarrior88
    @darkstepwarrior88 4 роки тому

    Yo you really need fix the audio brother, it sounds bad

    • @ImLeeLoi
      @ImLeeLoi  4 роки тому +1

      Yeah I've been using a limiter for a while as a way to speed things up but it really just isn't working out. My review doesn't have one applied so it should sound better. :)

  • @richard1113
    @richard1113 4 роки тому +2

    Is that whiskey in that glass? :)

    • @ImLeeLoi
      @ImLeeLoi  4 роки тому

      Haha just design! It became that one prop that I moved around scene to scene - used as a paper weight and so forth.

    • @richard1113
      @richard1113 4 роки тому +1

      @@ImLeeLoi Well, you're doing a great job Lee-Loi! Wish you much luck in your endeavors.

  • @izzatirazak9888
    @izzatirazak9888 4 роки тому +1

    Its a great review but youre so cuteeeeeee hehe

    • @ImLeeLoi
      @ImLeeLoi  4 роки тому

      Hahaha Thank you! I will take this compliment, nice way to begin the week.😊

  • @meric12131415
    @meric12131415 4 роки тому

    Tomb raider eh? Interesting movie choice

    • @ImLeeLoi
      @ImLeeLoi  4 роки тому +1

      It’s a great choice haha! I have my argument prepared on why this is an overlooked gem of a film! ;)

    • @meric12131415
      @meric12131415 4 роки тому

      @@ImLeeLoi agreed I actually enjoyed it hey so what's you secret to getting so many subscribers? I've been making videos myself and I can't seem to get them only views

    • @ImLeeLoi
      @ImLeeLoi  4 роки тому

      @@meric12131415 Haha, I don't think I'm an expert at any means - just keep at it: find an angle you want to talk about, up your production quality and I try to upload once a week as UA-cam rewards consistency.

    • @meric12131415
      @meric12131415 4 роки тому

      I mean I definitely have the angle I want to talk about for sure upping the production quality of my videos in the future that may be a bit challenging I have a i5 processor that's not exactly designed for video editing 🤣 also if your curious I did a few videos on my channel the last one was a review actually I'd definitely appreciate your feedback for sure considering that was my first review

  • @AlexG-fm7ml
    @AlexG-fm7ml 4 роки тому

    UP THE IRISH

    • @ImLeeLoi
      @ImLeeLoi  4 роки тому +1

      We love to see it.