Microsoft Launches Windows 365 Link Cloud PC, Pricing and Specs Revealed
The organization, Microsoft, launched its Windows 365 Link Cloud PC, This compact device is primarily designed to offer users a speedy, secure connection to Windows 365. The Windows 365 Link indeed bears a little resemblance to Apple's Mac Mini M4 from the design perspective, though the two work entirely different. The Windows 365 Link is a cloud-powered version of Windows 11 and features a slim and lightweight form factor. It supports dual monitor connectivity, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and all other functionalities similar to the Mac Mini. Availabilities for the Windows 365 Link will be in April 2025.
Windows 365 Link, announced at the Microsoft Ignite event 2024, will be available for purchase in select markets starting April 2025 with a price tag of roughly 
30,000.
However, Microsoft is allowing organisations in Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, the UK, and the US to apply for the Windows 365 Link preview programme. Interested users in these regions can reach out to their Microsoft account team and request to join the preview programme by December 15, 2024.
59,900 in India for the base model. The version with the M4 Pro chip costs 1,49,900.
The Windows 365 Link runs a cloud-based version of Windows 11 and houses an undisclosed Intel processor with 8GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The device designed for corporate customers specifically desk-based workers offers dual 4K monitor support, along with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity. It offers support for high-performance video playback and conferencing.
Microsoft states that it is working to support high-fidelity meetings with partner solutions such as Webex by Cisco. The Windows 365 Link is equipped with three USB Type-A 3.2 ports, a USB Type-C 3.2 port, an HDMI port, a DisplayPort, a 3.5mm headphone jack, an Ethernet port, a Kensington lock port, and a port for the power cord.
The Windows 365 Link carries a locked-down operating system with no local data or apps, and no local admin users. Microsoft states that the elimination of local data and apps and admin rights reduces the chances of malware. It offers passwordless authentication using Microsoft Entra ID. Features like Secure Boot, the dedicated Trusted Platform Module, Hypervisor Code Integrity, BitLocker encryption, and the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint detection and response sensor can't be turned off, further helping to secure the device.
Organizations, which already make use of Windows 365 along with Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Entra ID, fulfilling the standard requirements by this platform, now have an option to avail itself of Windows 365 Link. Windows 365 Link supports all types of wired and wireless peripherals, such as monitors, audio equipment, input devices of keyboards and mice, cameras, storage units, and hubs. Windows 365 Link measures 120x120x30mm in size.
