computer science

Surface Go 3

Surface Go 3 is a computer science topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand Surface Go 3 rather than just read about it. In short: The Surface Go 3 is the third generation model of the Surface Go series of devices, introduced as the successor to the Surface Go 2 by Microsoft at their Surface Event on September 22, 2021. It was announced by the company alongside the Surface Laptop Studio, Surface Pro 8, Surface Duo 2 and many Surface accessories.

Key takeaways

Surface Go 3 belongs to computer science; place it in that map before memorising details.
Learn the definition first, then one example that makes the definition concrete.
Connect Surface Go 3 to a quantity you can measure, compute or draw — that is where exam questions come from.
Reproduce the core statement of Surface Go 3 from memory before moving on to harder problems.

Reference excerpt

The Surface Go 3 is the third generation model of the Surface Go series of devices, introduced as the successor to the Surface Go 2 by Microsoft at their Surface Event on September 22, 2021. It was announced by the company alongside the Surface Laptop Studio, Surface Pro 8, Surface Duo 2 and many Surface accessories. The tablet has the same body, the same set of cameras and speakers, the same ports, and the same dimensions as its predecessor; the main enhancement is a range of more powerful processors. The tablet is powered by the Windows 11 operating system.

Configuration

Matte black Platinum At launch, the Surface Go 3 was only available in one color option, platinum. A matte black color was made available on January 11, 2022 for all 8GB models. The Wi-Fi models of the tablet started shipping on October 5, 2021, while the LTE models shipped in December 2021 in North America and in Q1 2022 in other markets.

Features Windows 11 operating system 10th Gen Intel Core i3 or Pentium Gold processor (dual-core Amber Lake-Y) 10.5 inch 1920 x 1280 display Windows Hello with IR camera for facial recognition logon Intel UHD Graphics 615 GPU 4 GB and 8 GB RAM options 64 GB, 128 GB, and 256 GB storage options A headphone jack, USB-C port, microSD card slot, and a nano SIM card tray on LTE models All configurations can be upgraded to Windows 11 for free or Windows 11 Pro at an additional cost The 8.3 mm thick tablet weighs 544 grams (1.2 pounds).

Hardware The Surface Go 3 is the 6th addition to the lightweight 2-in-1 Surface lineup. The Surface Go 3 is aimed toward children and students. The tablet features the same magnesium alloy chassis and screen size as its predecessor. It has one of two fanless dual-core Amber Lake-Y microarchitecture processors, the Intel Core i3-10100Y or Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y. The 6500Y is 60% faster than the previous 4425Y in the Surface Go 2. The device has a USB C port supporting power delivery and a Surface Connect port. The front-facing camera assembly has an infrared sensor that supports login via Windows Hello. A detachable keyboard uses an 8-pin connection which is compatible with the previous Surface Go models and retails at $99.

Software Surface Go 3 is powered by Windows 11 Home in S Mode by default with a 30-day trial of Microsoft 365; however, this can be opted out of and upgraded to Home for free or Pro for a fee. The device also supports Windows Hello login using a biometric facial recognition.

Timeline

References

External links Business Webpage Consumer Webpage Product Reveal on YouTube

Illustrations

Worked examples

Example 1 — a first encounter with Surface Go 3

Start with the simplest possible case. Write down what Surface Go 3 claims or describes in one sentence, then invent the smallest concrete situation in which that sentence is true. In computer science, the smallest case is usually a single object, a single equation or a single measurement. Check that every symbol or term in your sentence has a meaning in that case.

Example 2 — changing one variable

Take the situation from Example 1 and change exactly one quantity: double it, halve it, or set it to zero. Predict what should happen to Surface Go 3 before you calculate. Comparing your prediction with the result is the fastest way to find out whether you understand the idea or only the words.

Example 3 — an exam-style question

Typical questions about Surface Go 3 ask you to (a) state it precisely, (b) apply it to given data, and (c) explain a limitation. Practise writing all three answers in under five minutes; the third part is what separates a full-mark answer from an average one.

Applications of Surface Go 3

In research: Surface Go 3 appears in computer science research whenever the underlying quantities have to be modelled precisely. Papers usually cite it as a starting assumption and then explore where it breaks down.
In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses Surface Go 3 in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: Surface Go 3 is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics 2-in-1 laptops, Computer hardware stubs, Microsoft Surface, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
In everyday life: Look for Surface Go 3 outside the textbook — in sport, cooking, traffic, electronics or the sky above you. An example you found yourself is remembered far longer than one you were given.

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How to study Surface Go 3 in 20 minutes

Read the reference excerpt below once, without taking notes.
Close the page and write down what Surface Go 3 means in your own words.
Compare your version with the excerpt and mark what you missed.
Work through the three examples above with pen and paper.
Explain Surface Go 3 out loud to somebody else — or to Teacher Smith in the lgStudy chat.

Frequently asked questions

What is Surface Go 3 in simple terms?

Why does Surface Go 3 matter?

Because it connects several computer science ideas at once: it gives you a definition you can apply, a quantity you can calculate, and a way to check whether a result is plausible.

How should I study Surface Go 3?

Read the excerpt, restate it from memory, then work through the examples and applications listed on this page. The five-step study plan above takes about twenty minutes.

What does this page cover?

It gives you a compact reference excerpt plus original lgStudy explanations, examples, applications and study material on Surface Go 3.