{"id":267807,"date":"2018-07-12T15:01:17","date_gmt":"2018-07-12T13:01:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/?p=267807"},"modified":"2018-07-12T15:02:25","modified_gmt":"2018-07-12T13:02:25","slug":"microsoft-surface-go-vs-apple-ipad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/hardware\/267807-microsoft-surface-go-vs-apple-ipad.html","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft Surface Go vs Apple iPad"},"content":{"rendered":"

Microsoft recently unveiled its new Surface Go<\/a><\/strong>, aimed at the tablet-PC market.<\/p>\n

The portable and efficient device is set to compete directly with Apple’s iPad lineup, specifically its new 9.7-inch iPad.<\/p>\n

Both products have similar form factors and appeal to the same market (and price points), and each has their own unique features and software setup.<\/p>\n

The Surface Go uses a fan-less processor and is twice as powerful as the previous-generation Surface 3, running Windows 10 in S mode.<\/p>\n

This operating system configuration locks the system to Microsoft Store apps, but still retains the features of Windows 10.<\/p>\n

Apple’s new iPad runs iOS 11.4 and boasts the company’s powerful A10 Fusion chipset – allowing it to deliver smooth performance.<\/p>\n

To determine which of the two tablets will suit you, we compared the specifications and features of the Microsoft Surface Go and the new Apple iPad, below.<\/p>\n

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Hardware and specifications<\/h3>\n

Both the Surface Go and iPad feature similarly-sized touch displays and physical dimensions, but their internal hardware varies quite a bit.<\/p>\n

The tablets are available in a number of configurations, but we have compared the two set-ups which were the most similar in price – the 64GB Surface Go and the 128GB iPad.<\/p>\n

While they have the same amount of storage, the Surface Go outstrips the iPad in RAM capacity, while Apple’s tablet sports a higher-display resolution.<\/p>\n

The specifications for both selected models, along with their international pricing, are below.<\/p>\n

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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Specifications<\/th>\nSurface Go<\/th>\niPad<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
OS<\/strong><\/td>\nWindows 10 S<\/td>\niOS 11.4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Display<\/strong><\/td>\n10-inch 1,800 x 1,200 IPS Touch<\/td>\n9.7-inch 2,048 x 1,536 IPS Touch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CPU<\/strong><\/td>\nIntel Pentium Gold 4415Y<\/td>\nApple A10 Fusion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Graphics<\/strong><\/td>\nIntel HD Graphics 615<\/td>\nApple A10 Fusion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RAM<\/strong><\/td>\n4GB<\/td>\n2GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Storage<\/strong><\/td>\n64GB eMMC<\/td>\n128GB eMMC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Camera<\/strong><\/td>\n8MP Rear, 5MP Front<\/td>\n8MP Rear, 1.2MP Front<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ports<\/strong><\/td>\n1x USB 3.0 Type-C, 1x Surface Connector, microSD, 3.5mm jack<\/td>\n1x Lightning, 3.5mm jack<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Connectivity<\/strong><\/td>\n802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1<\/td>\n802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dimensions<\/strong><\/td>\n245 x 175 x 8.3 mm<\/td>\n240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price<\/strong><\/td>\n$399<\/td>\n$429<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\"Microsoft<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Features<\/h3>\n

It must be noted that the pricing above does not include accessories such as the Apple Pencil and Surface Pen, or any keyboards or covers.<\/p>\n

Both the Apple Pencil and Surface Pen are priced at $99 each, and feature seamless stylus support integrated into their respective tablet’s operating system.<\/p>\n

The Surface Go offers the traditionally-more-open Windows 10 operating system, and users can upgrade from the “S” version of the OS to the Home edition at no cost upon purchase.<\/p>\n

In addition to the base models outlined above, both tablets include optional LTE – and the Surface Go will also be available with 8GB of RAM (four-times more than the Apple iPad).<\/p>\n

Windows 10 S on the Surface Go retains the adaptive interface of the fully-fledged operating system, and offers a number of features for tablet users – including the ability to draw with the stylus on web pages with Microsoft Edge, and a selection of useful accessibility tools.<\/p>\n

These include the Cortana voice assistant, a customisable on-screen keyboard, and the ability to switch between Tablet and Desktop mode at the click of a button.<\/p>\n

Apple’s 9.7-inch iPad runs iOS 11.4, on the other hand, which offers a number of its own useful features.<\/p>\n

These include the improved apps dock, which can be accessed from anywhere in the interface, and a combination of Split View, Picture-in-Picture, and Slide-Over multitasking.<\/p>\n

Apple also includes a suite of great software on its iPad devices which integrate seamlessly with other Apple devices and peripherals – such as the Apple Pencil stylus.<\/p>\n

The Apple iPad is slightly more expensive than the Surface Go, but both devices offer similar value to customers and the final purchase decision may rest on ecosystem integration – which is often the case in scenarios like this.<\/p>\n

\"Apple<\/a><\/p>\n

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