The Surface Go is smaller, more portable and less expensive. But it's also less powerful and still drives up the real-world cost by excluding must-have extra accessories.
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The Surface Go is smaller, more portable and less expensive. But it's also less powerful and still drives up the real-world cost by excluding must-have extra accessories.
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The Surface Go is smaller, more portable and less expensive. But it's also less powerful and still drives up the real-world cost by excluding must-have extra accessories.
