Microsoft Announces "Low Priced" Windows 10 S Devices for Starters with Microsoft 365 F1

Further pushing Windows 10 S, Microsoft today announced new “Low Priced” affordable Windows 10 S powered laptops for those who want to start with along with Microsoft 365 F1.

Those aren’t aware of Microsoft 365 (Enterprise) F 1 should know that it’s an Office 365 package which starts as low as $4 per month per user. It includes Schedule & task management, Training & onboarding, etc along with Email, Calendars, File Storage on OneDrive, Yammer and much more.

Microsoft calls them as devices for Firstline Workers which counts to two billion, and serve as the first point of contact between an organization and its customers or products. Using these devices with Microsoft 365 F1, a new plan designed to maximize the impact of the Firstline Worker. Microsoft 365 F1 also makes it easy to train and upskill employees, with Microsoft Stream to share dynamic role-based content and video, and SharePoint to easily distribute onboarding and training materials and manage institutional knowledge in one secure place.

These devices are coming from Microsoft’s OEM partners including HP, Lenovo, Acer, and Fujitsu. The pricing starts at $275 and will start selling beginning later this year. Here is the list of features Microsoft points to:

Simple to use: Windows 10 S delivers a familiar Windows 10 experience so Firstline Workers can get productive right away. It is designed for performance, start-ups are quick and built to stay that way so that productivity never slows down, even on entry-level devices. It offers more seamless integration with hosted VMs for remote desktop and apps for firstline worker scenarios. And it is fully integrated with OneDrive, empowering Firstline Workers to work from anywhere.
Streamlined for security: Designed with Firstline Workers in mind, Windows 10 S has the goal of preventing the most common cyber attacks like ransomware and exploits. Applications built on the Universal Windows Platform or Centennial are delivered via the Windows Store ensuring they have been verified for security and integrity. And with Microsoft Edge, Firstline Workers are protected against phishing attacks and malicious software.

Easy to manage: Windows 10 S was designed with Modern IT in mind, including cloud-based identity and management with Azure Active Directory and Microsoft Intune. Together with Windows Update for Business, organizations can manage and update Windows 10 S devices using the power and convenience of the cloud.