Technology Microsoft is very close to being able to compete more directly with Chromebook devices. According to some reports, the software giant is preparing to launch a new low-cost Surface Laptop, which will be aimed at educational markets, specifically K-12, along with a new edition of Windows 11 called Windows 11 SE.
Windows Central reports that the upcoming Surface Laptop could also be called the Surface Laptop SE and will likely include an 11.6-inch (1366 x 768) display, along with an Intel N4120 Celeron processor and up to 8GB of RAM.
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This inexpensive laptop is primarily intended for K-12 students and has the lowest possible cost, with a single USB-A and USB-C port.
While Microsoft has used the acronym SE for some versions of Windows before (Windows 98 SE), Windows 11 SE will not be a second edition of Windows 11.
Instead, it is expected to be more like the S versions of Windows 10, which are designed for low-cost devices to compete with Chromebooks.
If this edition of Windows 11 is really aimed at the educational market, you may need to borrow some of the ease-of-use features of Chrome OS. While Microsoft has tried to compete with Chromebooks for years, Windows still lacks an easy way for educators to clean and reuse laptops for classrooms.
It is unclear when Microsoft plans to release this new Surface Laptop, nor Windows 11 SE. Similarly, Windows Central does not offer a tentative date on when to expect a possible announcement or release.
It should be noted that Microsoft previously released the Surface Go with S mode, and it was targeting the educational market starting at $ 399 without the necessary $ 99 keyboard. It seems that this Surface Laptop SE will reach a price below 400 dollars, in order to be able to face Dell, Lenovo and HP, companies that have devices similar to Chromebooks in the market.
Clean, revamped and user-friendly “. That’s what Microsoft is promising with its new Windows 11, the latest version of the computer operating system that had its worldwide launch on Tuesday.
Windows 10 users will be able to access the new system with a free update. Windows Product Manager Panos Panay told the BBC that the new operating system is not an “extreme deviation” from what people know.
And even less tech-savvy users can easily get the update, he added.
Panay gave the example of her 89-year-old father. “I’m so excited for him to push a button and upgrade. Not because he’s my dad. Because I just want it to be easy for him,” he said.
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The executive stated that more experienced users had already evaluated it extensively through the Windows Insider test program and was confident that there would be no initial problems. Added that the update is “ready now”.
Press Start
Windows 11 has some major design changes along with various modifications to how the internal system works.
By default, the Start menu is centered on the screen, along with the icons on the taskbar. When clicked, the Start button opens a menu of frequently used applications.
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