connectivity ports

Winsage
April 4, 2025
Microsoft's Windows 365 Link is a compact device priced at £349, designed to connect users to a Windows 365 Cloud PC hosted in the Azure cloud. It measures 120 mm x 120 mm x 30 mm and weighs 418 grams. The device features an HDMI port, a USB-C port, three USB-A ports, an Ethernet socket, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi support, but lacks local storage. It is aimed at organizational use for employees utilizing Windows 365 with Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Entra ID, supporting Windows 365 Enterprise, Frontline, and Business editions, while excluding Windows 365 Government. The device is marketed towards desk-based or frontline workers in shared workspaces and is available through select resellers like Ricoh UK and Insight Enterprises in the US.
Winsage
November 20, 2024
Microsoft has introduced the "Windows 365 Link" at the Microsoft Ignite 2024 conference. This device is designed to operate solely through cloud connectivity, unlike the standalone Mac mini. The Windows 365 Link is a compact black box with 8GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and an unspecified Intel processor. It features a USB-C port, two USB-A ports, DisplayPort, HDMI, and Ethernet, and supports Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3. Targeted at corporate clients, it aims to provide a cost-effective alternative to traditional hardware by serving as a gateway for running cloud virtual machines. The device will launch next year, retailing for 9, with a Windows 365 subscription required starting at per month.
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