Lately, my workdays involve constantly shuffling between my laptop and my phone. At the end of the day, I wince at the thought of booting up either. But in this awkward little space, the OnePlus Pad GO has been offering me a much-needed "getaway" from the anxiety of answering emails or returning texts, offering a much-needed respite to catch-up on my watch list, doom scroll on Instagram and get on a few video calls with my friends. But is that enough to justify the Rs 19,999 (starting price) investment? To find out, I've extensively used the OnePlus Pad GO with the sole intention of avoiding work in the last two weeks, which inadvertently involved many Netflix binges, endless scrolling on Instagram, and, of course, numerous video calls with family and friends. Here's what I found:
FIRST IMPRESSIONS "It feels way too premium for its price tag," I remember saying to myself while unboxing the office review unit. It doesn't take long to notice that there are barely any changes from the flagship Pad to the Pad GO, with the latter sporting a sleek and slender design, finished with rounded edges and a premium olive green finish.
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