Is there any discernible effect of paying more for the i3? Surface Go comes with Windows S, I don't think S can mount images, I'll have to revert to standard Homeīut does S make the low specs more effective? (c) for what is not available to stream, the ability to mount blu-ray and dvd images so I can take my media library (no, don't suggest Plex) (b) as a streaming tablet, which I think even the poorest specced version can handle I don't need lots of storage, and I don't need fast storage, I've books, magazines, and comic books backed on One Drive, so I can download from the cloud what I need when I need it (a) as an e-reader, I don't like e-ink or the proprietary limitations of e-readers I intend to use the Surface for three primary reasons: So I need to get a replacement, and I'm divided between the Surface Pro 7 (used, $479) and the Surface Go 3 (new, starting at $500) I had the unfortunate experience of purchasing a used Surface Pro 4 last year, and it revealed itself as having the 'flickergate' problem with the faulty display, and I can't use for more than 4-5 hours (with fan or AC cooling) at a time, or 2 hours (without).

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