Would Microsoft Laptop Go 2 Be Sufficient for Uni Assignments

thrift seeker on 11/02/2024 - 08:43
Last edited 11/02/2024 - 08:45

Hi All,

I would like to purchase a laptop for mrs to do university assignments mainly using Word documents, PowerPoint and PDFs as well as some web browsing.

I came across Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 which is compact and lightweight as well.

Would like to know if it's good enough or not.
Link - https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/d/surface-laptop-go-2/8pglpv…

I would also like to know if there are other alternatives.

My budget is 1000 to 1200 AUD.

Thanks

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Comments

  • oscargamer on 11/02/2024 - 08:54

    OOS

  • ihfree on 11/02/2024 - 09:11

    Pretty much anything is sufficient for light usage.

    • MBA
    • there are also laptops posted here that would be ok - https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/830789
    • refurbs(8th gen plus) if you're on more of a budget
    • framework for longer term usage and potential upgrades

    I'm not sure about the surface pro specifically, but I'd be making sure you're getting decent/up to date specs for the price.

    • kerfuffle on 11/02/2024 - 09:13

      It’s not a Surface Pro. Far from it

    • ihfree on 11/02/2024 - 09:51
      +1

      Laptop recommendations are a frequent request - also worth having a read through recent posts and making questions more specific.

  • sumyungguy on 11/02/2024 - 09:26

    Does she use Android or iOS?

  • elgrande on 11/02/2024 - 10:09

    I suggest getting the best device possible, to avoid any blame when its assignment time.

  • Nillionaire on 11/02/2024 - 10:22
    +2

    I'd go with an M1 MacBook Air if she's cool with MacOS. It's $1349 on Apple Education Store and Officeworks right now but it has dropped below $1200 before.

    • GordonR on 11/02/2024 - 10:31
      +1

      Also $240 Apple gift card on “Back to Uni” promotion.

  • Okayy on 11/02/2024 - 10:26

    Buy MacBook Air even two years old model I just recently purchased surface go laptop 3 it’s not worth it mate, slow laptop for its price.

  • USER DC on 11/02/2024 - 10:59

    I suggest getting a lenovo or dell honestly (even tho I use surface book 2 for my stuff since i got in high school)

    dell and lenovo are one of the better ones that let users upgrade/repair their devices in case something goes wrong

  • BLAIL on 11/02/2024 - 17:05

    This Laptop looks good for under 1k - https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/830789

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