Windows Dev Kit May Not be Just for Developers
By Corporal Punishment |
Microsoft has released the Windows Dev Kit ARM architecture PC to compete with the, much better named, Mac Mini.
An ARM processor is a CPU based on RISC architecture (Reduced Instruction Set) for computer processing as opposed to the x86-based chips that are likely in the box you are reading this article.
Arm processors have an advantage over x86 chips regarding battery life, boot times, and chip-level security. However, they fall short with driver support and highly intensive use like gaming.
Windows Dev Kit comes with Windows 11 Pro built-in and is being marketed to developers to develop ARM-based apps on ARM machines.
"Enterprise developers will be able to enjoy developer workflow that is just as effective and efficient as what they are used to today. Using these Arm-native tools, enterprise developers can build apps and experiences that natively target Arm devices."
- but you don't need to be a developer to buy one. You just need the $599.00.
Windows Dev Kit ships with 32GB LPDDR4x RAM / Snapdragon® 8cx Gen 3 Processor / 512GB fast NVMe Storage / Qualcomm® Adreno™ Graphic Card and more connections than most laptops, including2x USB-C / 3x USB-A / Mini-Display Port (supporting HBR2) / RJ45 / Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth. So frankly, that's pretty beefy, fast, cheap, comparable to the Mac Mini, and $100 less. Just as some research, I popped over to Amazon and was hard-pressed to find any desktop for under 1,000. 00 with 32 Gig of RAM.
Somehow, you can also stack up to two machines for more processing power, but I could find the documentation on this. If you know - drop a note below.
One other thing is the Windows Dev Kit is made with 20% recovered ocean plastics. That's worthy of support.
Either way, IMHO, this looks like a pretty nifty option for a Home/Office machine whether you developed ARM apps or not. The box has a great price and a sleek look at about half the size of paper. You can run dual monitors. It should be a quick booter and save a decent amount of power, and you'll save a turtle or two -- what's not to love.
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An ARM processor is a CPU based on RISC architecture (Reduced Instruction Set) for computer processing as opposed to the x86-based chips that are likely in the box you are reading this article.
Arm processors have an advantage over x86 chips regarding battery life, boot times, and chip-level security. However, they fall short with driver support and highly intensive use like gaming.
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Windows Dev Kit comes with Windows 11 Pro built-in and is being marketed to developers to develop ARM-based apps on ARM machines.
"Enterprise developers will be able to enjoy developer workflow that is just as effective and efficient as what they are used to today. Using these Arm-native tools, enterprise developers can build apps and experiences that natively target Arm devices."
- but you don't need to be a developer to buy one. You just need the $599.00.
Windows Dev Kit ships with 32GB LPDDR4x RAM / Snapdragon® 8cx Gen 3 Processor / 512GB fast NVMe Storage / Qualcomm® Adreno™ Graphic Card and more connections than most laptops, including2x USB-C / 3x USB-A / Mini-Display Port (supporting HBR2) / RJ45 / Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth. So frankly, that's pretty beefy, fast, cheap, comparable to the Mac Mini, and $100 less. Just as some research, I popped over to Amazon and was hard-pressed to find any desktop for under 1,000. 00 with 32 Gig of RAM.
Somehow, you can also stack up to two machines for more processing power, but I could find the documentation on this. If you know - drop a note below.
One other thing is the Windows Dev Kit is made with 20% recovered ocean plastics. That's worthy of support.
Either way, IMHO, this looks like a pretty nifty option for a Home/Office machine whether you developed ARM apps or not. The box has a great price and a sleek look at about half the size of paper. You can run dual monitors. It should be a quick booter and save a decent amount of power, and you'll save a turtle or two -- what's not to love.
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