The Floor Computer Pass used to be supposed as a slightly-cheaper selection to Microsoft’s lineup of Floor Computer fashions, whilst maintaining lots of the options other folks need in an ultrabook. Now you’ll be able to get the high-end possibility with 256GB type for $699.99 at Amazon, a financial savings of $200 from the unique worth. That’s now not somewhat as little as the $650 worth it used to be at for some time previous this yr, however nonetheless a tight deal.

This pc has a 12.4-inch 1536 x 1024 touchscreen, which is smaller and lower-resolution than the displays at the Floor Computer lineup, however maintains the similar 3:2 facet ratio. It’s provided with an Intel Core i5-1035G1 processor, a 256GB SSD, a 720p front-facing digicam, 8GB RAM, and a fingerprint reader at the energy button for Home windows Hi. The pc helps Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5, and charging with both the Floor Attach port or USB Sort-C.

The entry-level Floor Pass pc handiest had 4GB RAM and 64GB of eMMC garage, so this higher-end model with 8GB RAM and correct SSD garage is indubitably a greater acquire through comparability. The primary catches are the low show decision and there handiest being two USB ports — one USB Sort-A and one USB Sort-C. The Floor Attach port at the different facet of the pc is handiest used for the proprietary magnetic charger or Microsoft’s expensive Surface Dock 2.

It’s additionally value noting that Microsoft is reportedly close to releasing a Surface Laptop Go 2, with more moderen Eleventh-generation Intel processors and an extra ‘Sage’ colour possibility. On the other hand, the brand new type most probably received’t be on sale for $200 off anytime quickly.

Relying on when the present batch of laptops used to be manufactured, the Floor Computer Pass 2 may send with Home windows 11 pre-installed. If now not, it’s to be had as a loose improve — this pc isn’t lacking a TPM module or some other parts required for Home windows 11 to run.