REDMOND ? If you?re looking for back-to-school electronics for your kids, Microsoft?s Peter Han, vice president, OEM Division, has a few suggestions for you. Each uses software made by Microsoft. Natch.
Han said Microsoft works with OEMs of all types, including big names like Dell, Hewlett-Packard, Lenovo, providing consumers with a diverse ecosystem from which to choose. They include:
Nokia Lumia 900 Windows Phone – $49.99
?It?s the best windows phone on the market today,? Han said. ?It?s available in a variety of colors, including black, white, and now pink. Powerful, yet lightweight. It?s also fast enough to keep students up with their social lives.
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Buy a new Windows PC for $699 or more, get an Xbox 360 free. Offer only good through Sept. 2.
With the purchase of a new Windows PC for $699 or more, students can enjoy time away from writing term papers with a free Xbox 360.
?Students have to study and work hard, but want to play hard, too,? Han said. ?Top PCs include the thin, powerful Dell XPS 13 and the ultra-sleek Samsung Series 9.?
ASUS Zenbook Ultrabook UX31 – $799-$1399
?I have a Zenbook,? he said. ?Razor-thin edges, a curved center section and new Rose Gold color provides beauty and strength in complete balance and harmony. This is a great resource for college students looking to take notes or enjoy some downtime at their local coffee shop.
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Arc Touch Mouse – $59.95
?This is the first mouse designed to flatten for portability and curve for comfort, the Arc Touch Mouse won?t get worn out by repeated use,? Han said.
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Microsoft LifeCam Studio HD Webcam -$99.95
?The Microsoft LifeCam Studio HD Webcam will help students stay connected with their friends and family back home with a high-powered Skype-Certified LifeCam Studio that features all the latest and greatest features to offer a superior interactive experience,? Han said.
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?We want to outfit students in all of his or her scenarios,? Han said. ?Whether they are talking to their parents at home, doing work that requires mouse, talking on a conventional mobile phone; Windows has the answers.?





