If you already have a Microsoft account, use it to sign in and you’ll be able to sync your settings and content across multiple devices.

Windows will guide you through the setup process, help you connect to Wi-Fi, and choose your language preference.

Plug the power cable into your Surface Laptop Go and then into the wall outlet.

It can also be fiddly to connect the power if the laptop is flat on the desk, and you might have to lift it slightly so you can see the connector and line it up. Microsoft claims up to 13 hours of battery life, and it supports fast charging but we found the magnetic power connector on the right side of the laptop is not overly strong, and can be disconnected relatively easily by mistake. There's one-touch sign-in with a power button and built-in fingerprint reader, but not on the base model The internal fan can be heard when the CPU load is high. The Surface Laptop Go is light enough to comfortably use in your lap for long periods, but it can become noticeably warm on the underside near the centre when the processor is under heavy load. It's very smooth, but we found it makes a slight rattle when you tap on it.

The large touchpad (115 x 77mm) supports five-finger multi-touch gestures. The full-size keyboard has 1.3mm key travel for comfortable typing and we found it felt crisp to use, with good travel and response. It's light enough to comfortably use in your lap for long periods, but can become noticeably warm underneath under heavy load

The lid can be opened easily with one hand while the laptop is sitting flat on the table, which we find is often an indicator of good build quality.

Long rubber strips on the base give it very good grip on a desk. The body feels sturdy, with the base especially feeling comfortable to hold due to its softness and rounded corners. It has an aluminium lid and polycarbonate composite resin base and comes in three metallic colours: Ice Blue, Sandstone and Platinum.

It weighs just 1110g, which is no burden to carry everywhere. We found it a very nice laptop to hold and use.

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