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At work I program under linux, but my personal machines run windows. I went travelling for 12 days with my surface 2 go (m3, 8Gb memory, 128 Gb ssd).

I set up emacs, git for windows and golang in an afternoon.
It was a delight. It was fast and fun. When I got home, I did a "git push" and life went back to normal.

Having said that, be careful. I bet you do not want emacs and you did not say what language you are interested in learning. I also took a bluetooth keyboard with me.

Much comes down to the question of money. My setup is no longer in the cheap and cheery category that the surface go is sometimes aimed at. I have no idea how one would fare with a celeron-based machine or with 4Gb memory.

For sure there are a number of differences between the Go and the phone, but that's literally the selling point of Geekbench -

>Compare apples and oranges. Or Apples and Samsungs. Designed from the ground-up for cross-platform comparisons, Geekbench 5 allows you to compare system performance across devices, operating systems, and processor architectures.

https://www.geekbench.com/

I use this one from amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JPYCL9Z/

It is made to fit the edge of the GO, and also fits perfectly on my Galaxy S8+.

USB C Car Charger, Anker 49.5W PowerDrive Speed+ 2 Car Adapter with One 30W PD Port for MacBook Pro/Air 2018, iPad Pro, iPhone XS/Max/XR/X/8, S10/S9, and One 19.5W Fast Charge Port for S8 and More https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071WYF9HP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_O70gFb6HFH2HJ

Here u go.

This is the stylus I bought from Amazon. $35. Works great.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MFT3Z61/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/JBL-Bluetooth-Built-Waterproof-JBLGO3REDAM/dp/B08KHL5KKL/ref=sr_1_2?crid=4HK9GEG2AF6K&keywords=go+3&qid=1655170792&sprefix=go+3%2Caps%2C295&sr=8-2

I bought This beauty

This is not a waist bag and don't know if you can find something similar, but my surface Go and iPad pro 11' fit perfectly inside, it's perfect for me when I go out without my backpack.

I got this and I'm plenty happy with it... But my recommendation is go cheap, you may end up using it a lot less than you think. I rarely use mine and the pen compatibility was the main selling point for the Surface for me.

RENAISSER Stylus for Surface,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CXH8WR2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Hello, For my Surface Go 2 (Intel M3), i use this one :

https://www.amazon.fr/NOVOO-10000mah-Batterie-Externe-Nouvelle/dp/B07HNNK5X3

Only 10 000 mah, so just able to near double the original battery life of the Surface Go but it's only 0,2 Kg with the format of a credit card. Others models in the same spirit are available on the web.

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A small battery for a light device. Best combo for me.

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Best regards

I bought this one Kepuch Custer Case for Microsoft... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07H4LBYP2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share I don’t use it though because keyboard cover does the trick. If you’re in north london you can have it for nothing

I checked the website you linked above and looked at the system requirements for about 12 of the games. It appears that the Surface Go should be able to run all of them. You're getting close to the CPU limit of some of them (a couple of the games requires a 1.5Ghz CPU, and the one in the Go is 1.6Ghz), but you should be fine. If you like older/simpler games or classic educational titles, you might also check GOG.COM. They sell classic PC games at very good prices with no DRM. Much of what I play on my own Surface Go I purchased there.

I hope you enjoy your Go. It's not the fastest little system, but you can't argue with the portability and convenience. When I'm just messing around, I reach for an iPad, but when there's work to be done, the Go is my preferred champion.

I used to use Evernote, and switched to OneNote. I don't really consider either of them "note-taking" apps, although they are often described that way, as they're way more complex and powerful. I use Google Keep for quick-and-dirty notes because it's cross-platform and OneNote for serious documentation and record-keeping.

https://zapier.com/blog/best-note-taking-apps/

I believe the surface go 2 can take a 45 watt charge, and this looks like a good option: Amazon Basics Ultra-Portable Power Bank Battery, 26800mAh, PD 45W USB-C for charging laptops, and two 12W USB-A Ports for charging iPhone, Samsung, iPad, and more https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DDYGFPC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_58HCACV6VSEN75H3A9WX

I'm new to the "my device only has a single USBC port" game, but I just ordered one of these for $16+ with coupon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08XZ2DVHS/

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It should allow me to expand the single USBC port on my Surface Go to many accessory ports as well as take a USBC charger input to power the laptop (and accessories). Maybe this would meet your needs as well?

This appears to be the solution for my use case, but I find it difficult to spend $80 for an adapter when my whole surface Go 2 cost me $300 new 9 months ago.

I'll probably just order this https://www.amazon.com/Sisyphy-Surface-Connect-Compatible-Microsoft/dp/B08KYGSY3G/ref=sr_1_4?crid=4MYCMO9HCUE8&dchild=1&keywords=surface+connect+to+usb-c&qid=1615899483&sprefix=surface+connect%2Caps%2C247&sr=8-4

I ended up buying a Dell P2421DC monitor, that's maybe overkill but it's a single cable for 2 external monitors and all of my USB devices.

But is this what you're looking for? https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-Charging-Ethernet-Compatible-Thunderbolt/dp/B07TVSLDND/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=USB-C+dock&qid=1614363419&sr=8-5

The Go 2 is a champ.

Pentium, 4GB RAM.

Depends what you're doing with it. Mostly, no. I use it for emails, word documents, PowerPoints, Netflix, prime, NordVPN, and occasionally very light use of Fusion360, Cura, and InkScape (I stress light use).

Don't expect to have 20 chrome tabs open, but for light work that a work that a phone is not enough for, but a full desktop or laptop is too much, it's perfect. Plus, the touchscreen is ace and the keyboard, while a tad small, is very easy to get used to and comfortable.

I bought this - Kepuch Custer Case for Microsoft Surface Go,Ultra-thin PU-Leather Hard Shell Cover for Microsoft Surface Go - Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07H4LBYP2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_7dFWntJ8X4Ujf it’s not a “Smart Cover” in that it doesn’t wake /sleep, nor does it attach like the keyboard on the edges - it’s more like a cheap case and cover you get on iPads -but it does the job you’re after for my surface go 2. I barely use it though since I got the keyboard. If you were in north london, I’d give it to you

I have a https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07FKJ2KRH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

It charges the device, allows me to use HDMI, Read a SD card and connect USB devices. The device can access the network via Ethernet. So far it has worked well.

I use on my Surface Go and my HP Envy.

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For all of the Hubs. If using to power a device and using for various functions the heat the Hub produces will be significant. So might be wise to think how you will ensure it stays cool enough to operate.

52 degrees centigrade is quite toasty for a device. If I needed to ensure reliability during video calls, I might ensure the hub was having a mini fan was blowing over it to help dissipate heat.

Alright, you're in for some good news. It seems they all pretty much work. I'm typing this from one of these on my Surface Go gen 1 and it's powering an ultrawide monitor over HDMI, a keyboard, a mouse, a memory card, and an old phone via the PD port:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DC5RP7X/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It can power the Go but I still plug in the regular charger at my desk as it'll charge much faster. Seems if I play games, PD can't keep up and my battery trickles over a few hours.

I use this usb c hub, works great. Sounds like it checks all your boxes

Anker USB C Hub Adapter, PowerExpand+ 7-in-1 USB C Hub, with 4K USB C to HDMI, 60W Power Delivery, 1Gbps Ethernet, 2 USB 3.0 Ports, SD and microSD Card Readers, for MacBook Pro and Other USB C Laptops https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PPGWQ15/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fab_neRBFbKT0Q76C

I like the sleeve a lot, but I don't think the power adapter would fit very well. I put the pen and the arc mouse in the sleeve and that's it. A actually ordered a different one on Amazon for when I need to carry more: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PBW19ZD/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_9WjWEbPC3JVHJ

Not sure about Amazon Canada but here's a link: https://www.amazon.com/Charger-Anker-Delivery-PowerPort-Foldable/dp/B07GWQ2GJC/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1KXFFQTT8JVZH&keywords=anker+pd+charger&qid=1575606118&smid=A294P4X9EWVXLJ&sprefix=Anker+PD%2Caps%2C475&sr=8-5

I got mine here in the Philippines btw hehe