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- Microsoft has announced the Surface Laptop SE, a device chiefly for students and schools.
- It packs an Intel Celeron CPU, an 11.6-inch display, and runs Windows 11 SE — effectively Microsoft’s Chrome OS competitor.
- Pricing starts at $249.
Microsoft’s Surface range doesn’t conjure up immediate thoughts of affordability. Sure, the Surface Go 2 tablet comes in at $399, but even that is a stretch for most people. Now, the company has dropped a new entry-level laptop in the form of the Surface Laptop SE.
The Laptop SE comes in around $400 cheaper than the Surface Laptop Go, which probably says more about the new machine than its specs or feature list could. However, the Surface Laptop SE is tailored for students and learning institutions. Its all-plastic shell can take some abuse, while Microsoft also claims the machine is easier to repair and manage for admins.