Question 1

can the pen be used to make notes in word, excel and power point documents?

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Yes, Surface Pen can be used in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.

Question 2

Does it include the charger

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It will also charge through the USB C port, not just with the included power brick.

This will also charge from the slightly larger Microsoft Surface Pro chargers. All of these power brick chargers attach magnetically which means much less risk of accidentally dragging the Go off a hotel desk or table by tripping over the power cord.

An 18 watt USB C charger will both keep the Go running AND slowly charge it, more quickly charge it when the Go is switched off. That’s handy for desk work in “laptop” mode. Note that the Go’s USB C  port will no draw more than 18 -20 watts (no rapid charging via this port), so all you really need is an 18-20 watt, single voltage, USB C wall wart charger. I like the Apple and Anker, and Google Pixel (just 15 watts) but trust Apple quality the most with Anker being the tiniest.

Exercise caution with early USB C chargers from some laptop makers - rumor has it they didn’t always follow the USB C spec closely and were very brand specific rather than universal.  So don’t risk them here.

Also, a USB A => C cable for use with a really old 10-12 watt Android charger might not deliver more than 5 watts due to the lack of compatible pin codes in the cable, handshaking etc.

For best USB C wall wart => Go C results, stick with the single voltage (5-5.2volt, 18-20 watt) small Apple and  Anker and late model Pixel type C chargers.

Finally, remember that charging with a USB C charger will be much slower than charging with the included charging brick.  On the other hand, C port charging on the Go is a nice “undocumentedl” feature that lets me charge my Go with just my phone charger, which takes up a lot less less space in my carryon bag, and reduces the number of chargers to carry.

Question 3

Could the surface do mobile deposit?

Accepted Answer

It depends on your bank. Most banks require an Android or Apple iPhone or iPad app. They don’t work in desktop browsers. It’s not a technical limitation of the Surface, it’s a lack of sufficient market demand. The Go is a really tiny Windows computer, not a really large phone. One area where it really excels, due to it’s excellent screen, cameras, speakers, and microphones, is Zoom, Meet, and Teams video conferencing.  Can’t be beat vs a tiny phone screen and hand holding it. Those services will all run in the Edge browser.

Question 4

Is it shipped with windows 11 home, or windows 11 professional?

Accepted Answer

From Microsoft website: 
"Surface Go 3 comes with:
Windows 11 Home edition in S mode (consumer customers)
Windows 10 Pro edition or Windows 11 Pro edition (commercial customers)"

ASIN	B093X3H44Y
Age Range Description	Adult
Aspect Ratio	3:2
Battery Average Life	11 hours
Battery Cell Type	Lithium Ion
Battery Power	2.44 watts
Best Sellers Rank	#324,020 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #4,462 in Computer Tablets
Biometric Security Feature	Fingerprint Scanner
Brand	Microsoft
Camera Description	Front, Rear
Cellular Technology	4G
Color	Platinum
Compatible Devices	Keyboard, Stylus Pen, Docking Station
Compatible Flash Memory Type	microSDXC
Configuration	Intel® Pentium® Gold
Connectivity Technology	USB, Wi-Fi
Customer Reviews	4.3 out of 5 stars 230 Reviews
Display Refresh Rate in Hertz	60
Display Resolution Maximum	1920x1280 pixels
Display Type	PixelSense
Front Photo Sensor Resolution	5 mp
Generation	3rd Generation
Graphics Description	Integrated
Hard-Drive Size	128 GB
Hardware Interface	USB Type C
Headphones Jack	headphone jack
Human-Interface Input	Touchscreen
Included Components	Power Supply, QSG, Safety, Tablet, Warranty Documents
Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness	10.82"L x 7.98"W x 1.89"Th
Item Weight	1.2 pounds
Lithium-Battery Energy Content	26.8 watt-hours
Manufacturer	Microsoft
Memory Slots Available	1
Memory Storage Capacity	8 GB
Mfr Part Number	8VA-00001
Model Name	Surface Go
Model Number	8VA-00001
Model Year	2021
Native Resolution	1920x1280
Number of Items	1
Operating System	Windows 11 Home
Operating System Family	Windows
Other Special Features of the Product	Fast Charging
Photo Sensor Resolution	8 mp
Processor Brand	Intel
Processor Description	Intel Pentium
Processor Speed	1.1 GHz
RAM Memory Installed	8 GB
RAM Size	8 GB
Rear Facing Camera Photo Sensor Resolution	8 mp
Screen Size	10.51 inches
Sensor Type	Accelerometer, Magnetometer, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor
Set Name	Microsoft Surface Go 3
Size	8GB RAM 128GB Storage
Software Update Supported to Date	unknown
Specific Uses For Product	Entertainment
Style Name	WiFi
Total Usb Ports	1
UPC	889842801309
Unit Count	1 Count
Video Capture Resolution	HD 720p
Video Processor	Intel
Warranty Description	1 year manufacturer
Warranty Type	Limited
Wireless Compability	802.11a, 802.11ac, 802.11ax, 802.11b, 802.11g
Wireless Provider	Verizon Wireless
Wireless Technology	Bluetooth, Wi-Fi

Microsoft Surface Go 3-10.5" Touchscreen - Intel® Pentium® Gold - 8GB Memory - 128GB SSD - Device Only - Platinum (Latest Model)

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