What you need to know
- The Dynabook E10-S will be available with Windows 11 SE.
- Windows 11 SE is a new operating system from Microsoft that's designed for education.
- The Dynabook E10-S with Windows 11 SE will be available in Q2 2022 with a starting price of $290.
Microsoft just announced Windows 11 SE, a new version of Windows geared towards the K-8 education sector. Dynabook is among the first laptop manufacturers to announce a device running the new OS, the Dynabook E10-S. It's an 11.6-inch laptop that will launch in the second quarter of 2022 with a starting price of $290.
The Dynabook E10-S was initially announced in March, though it currently runs Windows 10. It features modest specs that allow it to be more affordable, including an Intel Celeron N4020 processor, 4GB of DDR4 RAM, and 128GB of eMMC storage.
| Category | Dynabook E10-S |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro Education Windows 11 SE (starting in Q2 2022) |
| Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 Processor, 4M Cache, up to 2.80 GHz |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
| Memory | 4 GB DDR4 memory |
| Display | 11.6" HD anti-glare display (1366 x 768) |
| Storage | 128 GB eMMC |
| Communications | Gigabit Ethernet LAN, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| Camera | 720p |
| Audio | Dual-microphones, Stereo speakers |
| Ports | HDMI, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (one supporting USB Sleep & Charge), USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 port (supporting power, data, display), RJ-45 Ethernet LAN port, microphone / headphone combo port, microSD |
| Security | Trusted Platform Module (fTPM) 2.0, Lock slot |
| Battery | 45Wh |
| Dimensions | 283.8 x 197.5 x 19.9 mm (11.2 x 7.78 x 0.78 in) |
| Weight | Starting at 1.10 kg (2.43 lbs) |
| Starting price | $290 |
Windows 11 SE delivers a simplified version of Microsoft's operating system. It comes pre-loaded with Microsoft Office and mirrors saved files to the cloud. Apps automatically run in full-screen mode on Windows 11 SE, and multitasking is limited to just two apps running side-by-side. The OS also removes access to the "This PC" area within the File Explorer. All of these changes are to make devices running Windows 11 SE simpler to use for students.
Microsoft's education-focused operating system includes several features for device management as well, including updating silently and automatically.
In addition to Dynabook, Acer, ASUS, Dell, Fujitsu, HP, JK-IP, Lenovo, and Positivo have plans for Windows 11 SE devices. Microsoft also announced the Surface Laptop SE today, which starts at $249.
