Microsoft unveils $200 Windows 10 laptops for schools
Microsoft is taking
the fight to Chromebooks with a selection of new sub-$200 laptops and sub-$300
convertible PCs. They come with Windows 10 and are loaded with free software to
aid in your studies.
The Lenovo 100e
will cost just $190 and is powered by an Intel Celeron (Apollo Lake). The
company also has the 300e, a $280 convertible with pen support. The Trigono
V401 convertible ($300) supports both touch and pen input while the Classmate
Leap T303 laptop ($200) features the added security of Windows Hello.
Lenovo 100e |
You’re probably wondering about screen
resolution, RAM, storage and so on (we are too). The HP Stream 11 Pro G4 EE
(which is also a part of the lineup) has an HD screen, 4GB of RAM and 64GB eMMC
storage, which we think is a good guideline of the type of hardware on offer.
Trigono V401 |
That said, the software alone could be worth
more than $200. There’s Windows 10 for one (though some of these will run 10
S), but also Office 365 with OneNote and Teams. This will make writing and
collaborating with your classmates easy.
Classmate Leap T303 |
Microsoft has partnered with multiple
companies to offer digital tools to help students learn. From $300 Mixed
Reality Headsets to the pricier HoloLens, there will be a VR curriculum by
Pearson, the world’s largest education company. BBC will supply Oceans: Our
Blue Panet to classrooms and Lego Education will offer a free Hacking STEM
lesson plan.
Source: gsmarena