San Francisco July 10 (IANS) Microsoft on Tuesday launched its most portable and affordable surface tablet -- 10-inch "Surface Go" -- starting at $399.
The "Go" features integrated kickstand Windows 10 and a similar design to the Surface Pro.
The device will be available for pre-order in the US Canada and Australia starting on July 10. Shipment starts in August.
"The 2-in-1 device weighing nearly 500 grams supports inking with the Surface Pen a 3:2 custom calibrated display a built-in hinge with full friction and type and mouse input support with Microsoft s signature type cover " the company said in a statement.
The light-weight device with a 4K monitor is powered by the 7th generation Intel Pentium Gold Processor 4415Y offering a nine hour battery life.
"Our team worked closely with Intel to optimize power performance and battery for the most critical tasks people perform every day " Panos Panay Chief Product Officer Microsoft wrote in a blog post.
"Surface Go" comes with "Surface Connect" for charging and docking USB-C 3.1 for data and video transferring a headphone jack and a MicroSD card reader for storage expansion.
"Products would begin to hit the shelves on August 2. We re also happy to share that an LTE model will be arriving late " Panay added.

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