Microsoft щедро раздает подарки студентам: год Game Pass и Microsoft 365 с Windows 11

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"College life is full in every sense of the word. Full schedules, full inboxes, full expectations. The pressure to keep up, stay productive and always be “on” is real. Windows is making it even easier to get ready for everything college brings – from job searches and exam prep to game nights and downtime with friends." says Microsoft Executive Vice President, Yusef Mehdi. "Starting today, eligible U.S. students can get great deals on select Windows 11 PCs, plus the Microsoft College Offer with more than $500 in added value for free."

This promo will be great for students that need a Windows PC to continue their studies, but for those that were on the fence about buying a new MacBook Neo, I'm not sure this is going to move the needle much. With that said, it's good to see Microsoft at least trying to appeal to students, as recently it seems like the company has given up on anyone that isn't a commercial customer.

The Windows ecosystem is vast, and you can find different features and performance at pretty much all price points. Of course, the lower down the price ladder you go, the less premium the laptops will feel. That's where the MacBook Neo stands out, being a $499 laptop with a design and chassis that feels closer to $1,000. There aren't many Windows laptops that match that while also providing the same level of performance and efficiency.

That's where Microsoft's free Xbox controller and subscriptions come in. 1 year of Microsoft 365 is $99, and 1 year of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is a whooping $360, so that's a huge saving right there. Plus, the free Xbox controller is icing on the cake.

But I want to know what you think. Do you reckon this offer will be enough to dissuade students from buying a MacBook Neo for their next school computer? Let me know your thoughts in the comments.

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"Microsoft, в попытке переманить студентов, запустила новую акцию: к покупке некоторых новых ПК с Windows 11 прилагается год подписки на Microsoft 365 и Xbox Game Pass, а также бесплатный контроллер Xbox. Это предложение, хоть и не сможет переубедить тех, кто уже настроен на MacBook Neo, выглядит привлекательно для тех, кто ищет выгодное решение для учебы и развлечений." - Евгений (MSReview)