Microsoft engaged on Windows 11 SE and low-cost Surface Laptop to tackle Chromebooks

Microsoft is about to compete much more instantly with Chromebooks. The software program big is reportedly getting ready to launch a brand new low-cost Surface Laptop geared toward schooling markets, particularly Ok-12, alongside a brand new version of Windows 11 named Windows 11 SE.

Windows Central reports that the upcoming Surface Laptop is also named Surface Laptop SE and can seemingly embody an 11.6-inch (1366 x 768) show, with Intel’s N4120 Celeron processor and as much as 8GB of RAM. This price range laptop computer is designed for Ok-12 college students and to be as low price as attainable, with a single USB-A and USB-C port.

While Microsoft has used the SE moniker for Windows variations earlier than (hi there Windows 98 SE), Windows 11 SE received’t be a second version of Windows 11. Instead, it’s anticipated to be extra just like the S variations of Windows 10, that are designed for low-cost units to compete with Chromebooks.

If this version of Windows 11 is actually aimed on the schooling market, then it might have to borrow a few of the ease of use options from Chrome OS. While Microsoft has been making an attempt to compete with Chromebooks for years, Windows nonetheless lacks a easy method for educators to wipe and reuse laptops for school rooms.

It’s not clear when Microsoft plans to launch this new Surface Laptop, nor Windows 11 SE. Windows Central doesn’t supply any dates on when to anticipate a possible announcement or launch. Microsoft beforehand launched the Surface Go with S Mode, and it was aimed on the schooling market beginning at $399 with out the required $99 keyboard. It seems like this Surface Laptop SE can be hitting a value level under $400 to compete with Dell, Lenovo, and HP that every one ship comparable Chromebook-like units.