Google ChromeOS is a practical alternative for those who do not want to use Windows or Mac devices.
OS Chrome-powered laptops have become popular for online education and now it looks like Microsoft wants a piece of pie too.
Microsoft has announced Windows 11 SE, which will be a direct competitor with ChromeOS.
Furthermore, in a blog post, Microsoft explained that he wanted to target the education sector.
“We have heard from educators that they need a simpler, safe and working option on more affordable devices,” said Paige Johnson, Deputy President of Education Marketing, in a blog post.
Johnson further said that “the expanded portfolio complements our current Windows 11 device to learn, provide more choices for schools to have the tools, insights and controls they need to provide optimal learning experience, with prices that expand access to Microsoft’s performance, security and reliability.
“Microsoft said that Windows 11 SE was designed and built during a pandemic to overcome the most fundamental challenges to be faced by schools in the world of mixed learning.
This brings an increase in performance that optimizes resources on low-cost devices to provide a more comprehensive and easy to use learning experience and manage, claim Microsoft in blog posts.
What laptop will run Windows 11 SE? The technology giant based in the US said that Windows 11 devices from people such as Acer, HP, Asus, Dell, Lenovo and others will soon come.
This device will be powered by Intel and AMD processors and will be valued at the entry level, starting at $ 249.
Chromebook – Entry-level model – in India is generally given a price below RS 30,000.
Microsoft has also announced a new surface laptop SE, which is the most affordable laptop and designed by considering student needs.
When will Windows 11 SE available? Microsoft has said that he expects the majority of devices available later this year and become 2022.
It is not clear what market will be available on a laptop.