Microsoft Launches Mac Mini-like PC That Only Functions Online

JAKARTA - Microsoft introduced a new desktop device called Windows 365 Link at the Microsoft Ignite 2024 event. At almost the same size as Apple's mini Mac, this device has a unique approach, which is to fully work through cloud services.

Windows 365 Link vs. Mac MiniMeski dari luar looks similar, kedua perangkat ini sangat berbeda dalam hal fungsi:

Focus on Corporate UsersMicrosoft is targeting Windows 365 Links for corporate consumers. The main idea is to provide cheap and place-saving cloud-based computing solutions, compared to large hardware investments.

All data is stored in the cloud, offering additional security with full encryption. However, this device becomes useless without internet connections.

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Availability and Price of Windows 365 Link is scheduled to arrive next year at a price of 349 US dollars. Although the idea is interesting, comparisons with Mac mini which is only 250 more expensive and has much better capabilities show that this device is more suitable for a specific niche market.

Is Windows 365 Link a future solution or just a special alternative? Time will answer.