Yet another challenger for the Microsoft Surface Go 3.
Microsoft recently announced the third iteration of its surprisingly popular Surface Go 2-in-1 convertible laptop. The device has spawned a generation of wannabes with the Chuwi Hi10 Go being the most recently reviewed one. The Alldocube iWork 20 Pro joins the list with what – on paper – looks like a compelling alternative to the Surface Go 3, albeit with a slightly lower specification and a much, much lower price tag as well. It performs generally well (for a Celeron-class product) across a wide range of benchmarks – except for its abysmal storage performance – plus it is reasonably portable and decently connected. The form factor though remains a bit of a tricky one for those looking to use it to type. The keyboard cover and the tiny touchpad are simply not good enough for productivity fans. It’s not that they are intrinsically bad, it’s more that they can’t defy the laws of physics. The constraints associated with the layout and the need to keep everything lightweight and compact bring up a number of challenges. The Alldocube iWork 20 Pro costs $319 at online Chinese retailer Banggood. It comes with a free keyboard cover but excludes taxes, delivery, admin fees and other charges that may be levied by local authorities or your courier (Want to buy tech from online Chinese retailers? Read this first). In comparison, the Surface Go 3 costs $634.98 with a faster processor, almost double the price. We are pleasantly surprised by the finish of the iWork 20 Pro. It’s entirely made up of metal and glass with a brushed metallic finish on the back and four edges. Alldocube selected a more classic design with rounded edges. On the front of the iWork 20 Pro is a 10.5-inch full HD+ (1920 x 1280 pixels,3:2 aspect ratio), fully laminated IPS display with a front-facing 2-megapixel webcam.
