Earlier this month Microsoft unveiled the Surface Go – its new lost-cost tablet aimed at education and enterprise. While retaining the features that define the Surface line, this device offers a more compact and more affordable 10-inch design starting at $399.

While Microsoft is positioning the Surface Go as a device for education, a number of unanswered questions still remain. While Surface is synonymous with premium hardware, the device still has hurdles to overcome. Not only is competition in the education market fierce – Apple and Google already have established solutions widely adopted across the world. This, among other issues, was made a topic of discussion on the Windows Central forum, with one user unsure if the tablet can succeed.

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darrell reimer

The new Surface Go will fail. It will not make any inroads into the Education market. Here is why: (Disclaimer: before I get started, I must admit, that as a LONG time Microsoft enthusiast, I am still deeply hurt and in mourning due to the demise of Windows phones (and Groove Music). I was the only staff member using Windows phones over the past 4 years or so, and was constantly the butt of...

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