Surface Go 3 Review

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The Surface Go 3 is not good enough. I don't say that easily. I don't think this is how Microsoft want's to present Windows 11. The lack of power in this computer isn't just seen in drawing apps but general light weight computing.

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[GuangDeLin]

4G ram configuration should not exist. It is for no one. I’d love to see you review the 8 gigs one!

[nicetrayyy]

I appreciate A LOT the fact you chose the cheapest models to review 😭. Great video Brad, sending love 🤍

[Josh-tsjj]

I have the tab S7 and the surface Go 3 core i3. The tab S7 with the keyboard and dex is a phenomenal productivity machine, it doesn't get hot it runs very smoothly, but it is so limited by the tablet interface. The problem with Samsung and apples IPad is that the Microsoft apps are basically unusable, one note is bare bones and featureless, excel doest have near the features as the desktop, microsoft word doesn't even have a references tab. The apps microsoft are almost unusable on tablets. The surface Go 3 on the other hand, runs full fledged Windows 11. You can download full softwares and desktop applications, you get the full microsoft desktop apps with all of the features, you get xbox game pass, the only downside I've experienced is the device gets HOT because there is no fan. The surface go 3 with the core i3 runs like a beast and in my opinion is far superior to any tablet. My S7 is now primarily used for media consumption and coaching

[SourPlanet]

It's good you stated right up front that this is a test of the base model specifically so people can see it in action and decide if it's worth it for the price. Of course double the ram and a beefier processor will make for a better experience- but it's important for many people to know if the base model is feasible or, in this case, if they can just drop it from the list of possible devices.

I think the bigger takeaway here is that the Slim Pen upgrade doesn't "fix" the drawing situation. It's not a power issue- it's base compatibility. Further proof will keep people from dropping money on an ultimately useless upgrade.

[Speedosoundsonic]

Bottom line: if you gonna pick a Surface, Go for the Pro :D

[fellowcitizen]

Pretty amazing that it's on its third iteration, and is still only useful as a picture frame or mp3 player. Nice kickstand, though.

[XgilPlay]

I just ended up getting a Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+, which is a shame because I really wanted to use my Clip Studio license on the go and/ or edit photos, sculpt in Zbrush etc... But some of those are demanding and 4GB of RAM is a slap in the left booty cheek. I like the tablet, but I really hope Windows tablets get better with price and its respective components, because it's a great form factor, but currently the pricing on the components don't give it a good value.

[alexyu]

Thank you for giving us the conclusion right out the gate. I appreciate the respect you show for your audience's time and intelligence. A noble sacrifice (since it probably reduces total watch time), thank you.

[delgadoeliud]

Hey Brad! Loved your version! Thank you for including it in your video.

[mehVhem]

Thank you for reviewing the base model!! I wish more reviewers did this to point out how terrible most base models, and how a lot of the time they're just marketing to make it seem more inexpensive

[corwin]

I dunno, Brad. If the engineers “never intended it to be run that way”, they wouldn’t have made it possible to do so. Think you did fine.

[AdaArts]

You are very inspiring artist, I like how you find the solution’s for every difficulty on your work process..awesome artwork’s 😍😍👏👏👏👏

[huntersexton]

I actually have the Go3 with the pentium and 8gigs of ram and it performs DRASTICALLY better than the one he picked up. Its still not near the speed pf the pro 8 or x but for basic school, I find it performs quite well for the price. I don't do any drawing but taking notes, doing homework and watching videos is very nice. 4gigs of ram is not near enough for any computer by todays standards.

[xtremluck]

Your honest reviews are why we love your channel Brad. All the Microsoft lovers can go fly a kite if they don’t approve of your honesty.
Thanks for letting us know about this cheap tablet.

[anthonypallotta]

THANK YOU. You are the ONLY person who answered my Slim Pen 2 dilemma. I swapped out my pro 9 for a go 3 (i3, 8 gigs). I just wanted the smaller form factor and lighter weight. But my Slim Pen 2, OH my gosh. It's off. I tried recalibrating my screen it was that bad. And I couldn't find anything on the internet to answer my question as to why this was happening. Turns out, as you answered, the pen just isn't for this tablet. I'll be snagging a different pen. Im glad it's not just the tablet's fault. I bought the thing to journal in, so it needs to work with writing 😅

[VanBurenPhilips]

When Apple gets recommended as a *better value* alternative... ouch.

[ChristianFS]

It's very telling that in order to properly redraw a fan's work in your own style (i.e deliver a finished, presentable product within your line of work), you had to resort to an entirely different device just to get it done.

[BernardoBarouk]

I was waiting for this kind of review since the product was released, and I think that I'm going to stick with the iPad for illustration.

[CyberneticPhoenix]

Concepts is also available in iPad for any who is interested!

[osricen]

Will you do one review for the highest version? It'd be great, please!