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Microsoft appears to have pulled the plug on two of its most accessible hardware lines. According to reports, the company has officially discontinued both the Surface Go and Surface Laptop Go.
The end of an era for budget Surface devices
These devices have not seen a significant refresh in years, leading to speculation that their time had run out. The Surface Go was designed as a portable tablet with optional keyboard attachment, while the Surface Laptop Go offered a traditional clamshell design at a lower price point than the main Surface Laptop series.
With these lines discontinued, Microsoft is effectively removing its entry-level options from the market. This move suggests a strategic shift away from competing in the sub-$500 Windows laptop space, where Android tablets and Chromebooks often dominate.
What this means for you
If you were looking to buy a new Surface Go or Surface Laptop Go at a discounted price, your options are now limited to remaining stock from retailers. Once that inventory sells out, there will be no direct replacement in the current lineup.
For existing owners, this news does not immediately impact software support. Microsoft typically provides security updates for several years after a device’s release. However, future hardware accessories or specific driver optimizations may eventually dry up as the company focuses resources on newer models like the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop Studio.
Users seeking a budget-friendly Windows machine may need to look toward older generations of the main Surface Laptop line or consider alternative brands that still compete in the entry-level segment. The gap left by these discontinuations highlights Microsoft’s focus on higher-margin, premium hardware.
Source: Thurrott
Over to you: Will you look for remaining stock of the Surface Go, or switch to a different brand for your next budget device?
