Microsoft’s innovative Surface lineup of personal computers continues to evolve, and their latest offering, the Surface Laptop Go 3, has made its way to India. Combining impressive performance with portability, this laptop is set to turn heads. In this article, we’ll dive into the details of this sleek device, from its powerful internals to pricing and availability.
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3: Packed with Performance
Under the hood, the Surface Laptop Go 3 boasts an Intel 12th Gen Core i5-1235U processor, part of the Alder Lake mobile architecture. With a unique configuration featuring 2 P-cores and 8 E-cores, this CPU leverages hyper-threading technology, offering a remarkable 10-core, 12-thread setup. What makes it stand out is Intel’s hybrid performance architecture, emphasizing P-cores for power and E-cores for efficiency. The laptop can be configured with up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and performance.
The laptop showcases the iconic Surface design, characterized by premium materials and a minimalist aesthetic. Its Omnisonic speaker design supports Dolby Audio Premium, delivering an exceptional audio experience. The 12.4-inch Pixelsense display offers touch support, a resolution of 1536 x 1024, and a peak brightness of 320 nits. To enhance productivity, users can also employ the Surface Slim Pen. With up to 15 hours of battery life and fast-charging support, this laptop is designed to keep up with your busy lifestyle. Weighing just 1.13 kg, it’s incredibly portable. The Surface Laptop Go 3 is equipped with a 256GB PCIe 4.0 SSD and features a selection of ports, including a USB 3.1 port (Type-A), a USB 3.2 Type-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and the proprietary Surface Connect port.
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3: Pricing and Availability
The Surface Laptop Go 3’s consumer model is priced starting from Rs 80,999 in India, and this configuration includes 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD. It comes pre-installed with Windows 11 Home. Microsoft offers other variants tailored to your needs, including business models. These options and their respective prices are as follows:
- i5 12th Gen, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD: Rs 82,135 (Business Model)
- i5 12th Gen, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD: Rs 98,562 (Consumer Model)
- i5 12th Gen, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD: Rs 117,817 (Business Model)
- i5 12th Gen, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD: Rs 133,884 (Business Model)
The Surface Laptop Go 3 is available for pre-order starting October 19, 2023, and can be purchased through authorized retailers like Vijay Sales, Reliance Digital, Croma, and Amazon. To sweeten the deal for early buyers, Microsoft is offering exciting bonuses for pre-orders made before November 8. Customers will receive a complimentary pair of Marshall Major IV Wireless Headphones valued at Rs. 14,999. Additionally, a one-month subscription to Xbox Game Pass and Microsoft 365 is included. Wider availability through various markets and authorized Surface resellers is set to commence from November 9, 2023.
