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Microsoft Teases Affordable LTE Windows 10 Laptops and Classroom Pen 2 Update

Microsoft has made Bett Education Conference announcements, including new LTE Windows 10 PCs, a Classroom Pen 2, and Reflect for Microsoft Teams.

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is teasing some new devices which will come with an LTE option. These are not new Surface devices following the recent launch of the Surface Pro 7 Plus, but are instead OEM laptops. They were announced by Microsoft at the Bett education conference by the Microsoft Education team.

Microsoft is a regular annual visitor to the Bett education conference each year. This year is a little different because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The conference is usually held at the ExCel in London but was cancelled this year.

Instead, the BettFest is being held as a two-day virtual event through January 20 and 21. Ahead of that event, Microsoft is teasing some new Windows 10 laptops that will target education users:

  • Acer TravelMate Spin B3, starting at $329
  • AcerTravelMate B3, starting at $239
  • Asus ExpertBook BR1100, starting at $279
  • JP-IK Leap Connect T304, starting at $229
  • JP-IK Leap T304, starting at $185

Microsoft says all of the above laptops have an LTE option. For the added connectivity, the price will increase around $100, but the company says these are still some of the most affordable LTE PCs on the market.

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Also as part of its Bett announcements, Microsoft says it is releasing an updated Microsoft Classroom Pen 2. The main difference here seems to be a longer enclosure and a more affordable $19.99 price tag.

Looking at for education, Microsoft says the Reflect emotional well-being survey integration will come to Education Insights this spring.

The new Reflect tool allows educators to connect with students and engage in SEL classes. Praise Badges are SEL-specific (Social and Emotional Learning) Praise Badges that highlight students. They provide a way to give recognition to students who make small gains in learning.

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Luke Jones
Luke Jones
Luke has been writing about all things tech for more than five years. He is following Microsoft closely to bring you the latest news about Windows, Office, Azure, Skype, HoloLens and all the rest of their products.

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