The newest addition to the HP Fortis PC portfolio is aimed at helping students and workers collaborate better, no matter where they are, with a durable and powerful Windows 11 laptop. The HP Pro x360 Fortis 11-inch G11 Notebook PC comes with Intel N100 and N200 processors. To help you stay connected, even in crowded wireless networks, it also has an Intel Wi-Fi 6E WLAN module, which supports HP Extended Range Wireless LAN and Multiple-Input Multiple-Output, a wireless technology that uses multiple transmitters and receivers to enhance data transfer. (MIMO requires a MU-MIMO router, sold separately.) Recognizing that working and learning on-the-go may result in accidental bumps and falls, this PC has gone through military-grade testing to withstand drops, dust and tumbles. It also features an enhanced anchored skirt keyboard that resists spills of up to 11.8 ounces. The PC also includes a 360-degree hinge and interactive touchscreen. Students and workers who prefer using a digital pen can add an optional HP Slim Rechargeable Pen to take notes, draw and edit. Windows has been reimagined for a new era of digital learning. Affordable Windows 11 devices like this help educators unlock the full potential of every student, giving them powerful tools to learn, collaborate and create in a secure and trusted environment. The new HP Pro x360 Fortis is expected to be available this month for $479. Find out more at HP.

Students who are learning in school and at home need PCs that can give them features they need to succeed in their studies, such as data security, powerful processors, HD webcams and technology that reduces eye strain. But those devices also need to be rugged enough to stand up to the hybrid learning experience, which includes frequent movement through hallways, sports fields, commuting and at home. Acer’s latest additions to its TravelMate B series of Windows 11 laptops check off all those boxes, as they’re military-grade standard MIL-STD 810H-compliant, that means they could withstand drops as high as 48 inches (122cm). Reinforced I/O ports and spill-resistant keyboards protect inner components from damage. All education laptops also include recycled materials in their components and packaging. [caption id="attachment_178089" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Family using Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 at home[/caption] With Windows 11’s latest update, students can take advantage of features such as Focus sessions and snap layouts that make it easier to get things done. School IT administrators who want to deploy these laptops as school needs evolve can do so quickly thanks to Intune for Education, which allows the unified management tools of Windows 11 and Microsoft Cloud services. Plus, ongoing management and policy compliance stay simple and streamlined. [caption id="attachment_178088" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Acer TravelMate B5 14[/caption] The Acer TravelMate B5 14 includes Intel Core ⁱ3-N305 processors, up to 7.5 hours of battery life, up to a 14-inch Full HD (1920x1080) display, an additional HDR camera with webcam privacy shutter and dual digital microphones that can suppress background noise during a call, using Acer’s PurifiedVoice with AI Noise Reduction technology. Acer has also upgraded its TravelMate B3 series for education with the addition of two new school laptops that aim to provide added protection for K-12 students and empower them to do more in their studies. Pre-installed with Windows 11 Pro Education or Windows 11 SE and powered by up to an Intel Processor N200, the Acer TravelMate B3 11 and Acer TravelMate Spin B3 11 are packed with enhanced privacy settings and modern education applications to promote collaborative and inclusive learning among peers. The resilient laptops were also designed to minimize damage from external impacts. The lightweight laptops make it easy for young students to carry these around during their hybrid classroom experience, weighing about three pounds. Batteries for both are also built to last full days at school. [caption id="attachment_178090" align="alignnone" width="761"] Acer TravelMate Spin B3 11[/caption] These PCs are shipped with Acer’s User Sensing Software, designed to help protect students’ privacy and develop better habits when using their laptops. For those who tend to lose track of time, the Break Reminder function prompts them to take regular breaks away from their devices to help reduce stress levels and eye strain. A Screen Distance Reminder notifies students when they are too close to the devices’ display. Completing its bundle of advanced protective software, the User Sensing AutoLock capabilities with optional built-in proximity sensors detect a student’s presence based on range and movement, which triggers the screen to automatically lock when they’re away from their laptops. Head over to Acer to find out more about these education-focused Windows 11 PCs.

Though schools have returned to in-person learning, that doesn’t erase the digital paradigm shift that was brought on by the pandemic. At the Future of Education Technology Conference in New Orleans, Lenovo announced refreshed and new solutions aimed at supporting hybrid learning styles and ongoing technological pivots by students and teachers. Lenovo’s latest Windows 11 laptops and convertibles are built to withstand the challenges of education at every level. Lenovo DuraSpec provides a series of hardware features and testing methods to ensure the company’s devices withstand the rigors of daily indoor and outdoor classroom life. These protective innovations built into the laptops include anchored keys, drop protection, reinforced LCD glass and ports, liquid spill protection and rubber bumpers. These new laptops all feature 90% recycled packaging and standard 45W and 65W power adaptors made with 90% PCC recycled plastic. In addition, all Lenovo’s latest education laptops are EPEAT Gold rated. [caption id="attachment_178076" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Lenovo 100w Gen 4[/caption] Windows has been reimagined for a new era of digital learning. Affordable Windows 11 devices help educators unlock the full potential of every student, giving them powerful tools to learn, collaborate and create in a secure and trusted environment. The Lenovo 100w Gen 4 comes with an 11.6-inch anti-glare display, an HD camera, up to 8 GB Ram and a durable keyboard. The Lenovo 300w Yoga Gen 4 is also 11.6-inch but is an IPS touch display with Corning Gorilla Glass and at least a 360-degree hinge and rubber bumpers. The Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 has a 12.2-inch WUXGA IPS touch display with Gorilla Glass and TÜV Rheinland-certified low blue light to ease eye strain. [caption id="attachment_178077" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Lenovo 300w Yoga Gen 4[/caption] All these PCs have an Intel Processor N100, with the latter two able to upgrade to the Intel Processor N200. They also come with an optional Pencil Touch support so students can use a #2 pencil without scratching the surface. The Lenovo 13w Yoga Gen 2 comes with a 13.3-inch WUXGA IPS touch display with Gorilla Glass and AMD Ryzen 7 7000 Series processors – ideal for teachers and administrators who need extra power to manage classroom workloads or campus infrastructure. All four laptops have Wi-Fi 6 for fast and stable connectivity with optional 4G LTE for even more versatility available on 300w Yoga Gen 4 and 13w Yoga Gen 2. These PCs are expected to be available later this spring. With Windows Autopilot, Lenovo can help deliver devices quickly to students and teachers with a zero-touch out-of-box experience and quickly set up devices so users are up and running as soon as possible. Head over to Lenovo to find out more about their Windows 11 education-focused PC laptops.