Microsoft's Miniature Windows 365 Link PC Goes On Sale (theverge.com)
(Thursday April 03, 2025 @05:43PM (msmash)
from the PSA dept.)
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- News link: https://tech.slashdot.org/story/25/04/03/2143251/microsofts-miniature-windows-365-link-pc-goes-on-sale
- Source link: https://www.theverge.com/news/642594/microsoft-windows-365-link-pc-on-sale
An anonymous reader shares a report:
> Microsoft's business-oriented "Link" mini-desktop PC, which connects directly to the company's Windows 365 cloud service, is [1]now available to buy for $349.99 in the US and in several other countries. Windows 365 Link, which was announced last November, is a device that is more easily manageable by IT departments than a typical computer while also reducing the needs of hands on support.
[1] https://www.theverge.com/news/642594/microsoft-windows-365-link-pc-on-sale
> Microsoft's business-oriented "Link" mini-desktop PC, which connects directly to the company's Windows 365 cloud service, is [1]now available to buy for $349.99 in the US and in several other countries. Windows 365 Link, which was announced last November, is a device that is more easily manageable by IT departments than a typical computer while also reducing the needs of hands on support.
[1] https://www.theverge.com/news/642594/microsoft-windows-365-link-pc-on-sale
So, a chromebook competitor (Score:2)
by hdyoung ( 5182939 )
They’re only 15 years late to that market. Eyeroll.
Miniature. With exceptions for Greed. (Score:2)
by geekmux ( 1040042 )
Anyone assuming there’s anything “miniature” about a $350 price tag needs to take a Raspberry Pi to the fucking face.
Oh and stop pretending your 21st Century “thin” client is some kind of new invention. Citrix had to license their way into existence via Microsoft for fucks sake.
no it isn't (Score:2)
"Windows 365 Link, which was announced last November, is a device that is more easily manageable by IT departments than a typical computer"
Thin client grade mini PCs already exist and are typical, so no it isn't.