Achieve more: Here are the best Windows devices to power your small business

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This week is National Small Business Week, a chance to celebrate the entrepreneurs and all that your businesses bring to our communities. As a former CEO of two small businesses myself, I know it takes courage and resilience to turn a vision into reality. It also requires powerful and flexible tools and secure technology to run an organization, having the right tools enables you to focus on your customers and growing your business. I am proud that Microsoft and our partners deliver incredible Windows 11 Pro devices, cloud services and experiences purpose-built for small businesses. Since Microsoft’s inception, we have relied on the strength and scale of our partner ecosystem to build solutions and services that deliver competitive advantage and enable our customers to grow and scale their businesses. Windows 11 Pro coupled with our great cloud services, like Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Edge, enable small business customers to see tremendous benefits and realize the power of the cloud. There are so many options to choose from when deciding which devices are best to power your small business, so we have highlighted the most common solution needs we see and our recommendations to meet them. Jump to section:

• Hybrid and work from anywhere
  
• Microsoft Teams Room devices
  
• Secured-core and rugged devices
  
• Devices for creatives
  
• Options for smaller budgets
  
• Workstations and all-in-ones
  

For hybrid and work from anywhere

 

[caption id=attachment_177112" align="aligncenter" width="804]https://blogs.windows.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/2/2022/05/Dynabook-SatellitePro_C40-J_Angle_11-1024x585.png Dynabook Satellite Pro C40-J[/caption] Designed to excel in a variety of computing environments, the stylish, dark blue Dynabook Satellite Pro C40-J with Windows 11 Pro measures a slim 18.9mm thin and a lightweight 3.27 pounds. Despite its small footprint, the professional laptop incorporates a full-size keyboard and large Click Pad along with a long-lasting battery to make it perfect for mobile productivity. It also features a 14-inch non glare FHD display, 11th Gen Intel Core Processors and the ability to provide increased productivity and manage demanding workloads with an executive appearance and a smart price tag.

Microsoft Teams Room devices

 

[caption id=attachment_177115" align="aligncenter" width="1024]https://blogs.windows.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/2/2022/05/Poly_Studio_P15.png Poly Studio X30 with TC8[/caption] The Poly Studio X30 with TC8 is another option, ideal for “huddle” and small size rooms. Its compact, lightweight design easily fits on top or underneath a display. Powerful audio pickup and incredible noise blocking tech ensures every word is heard without distractions.

Secured-core and rugged devices

 

[caption id=attachment_177120" align="aligncenter" width="1024]https://blogs.windows.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/2/2022/05/toughbook-1-1024x768.jpg Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 55[/caption] The Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 55 with LTE/5G option is a highly mobile rugged device at only 4.6 pounds and a slim 1.3 inches thick. Its 20-hour battery life is ideal for those working on the go away from a power source all day, and its highly customizable universal bay enables workers to upgrade the device after it ships from factory when needed. Like other ruggedized devices, it also ships with Windows 11 Pro as a Secured-core PC to enhance security features, so you don’t have to go through a complex security setup process to know your information is safe.

Devices for creatives

 

[caption id=attachment_177123" align="aligncenter" width="1024]https://blogs.windows.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/2/2022/05/ConceptD-7-Ezel-Pro-CC715-72P_01-1024x768.jpg ConceptD 7 Ezel notebook[/caption] Acer’s ConceptD 7 Ezel notebook provides performance, portability and flexibility for creators who need to create and edit work on the go. Adding inspiration to the creative process is an innovative Ezel Hinge design, which enables various usage modes such as laptop, float, share, pad, stand and display. Its Intel Core i7-11800H processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 GPU, 32GB of memory and a 1TB SSD gives it all the power and storage needed for large, intensive workflows. The 15.6-inch touch screen 4K display is PANTONE Validated, has a color accuracy of DeltaE MSI (LOEM) Creator Z16P (2002)[/caption] The MSI (LOEM) Creator Z16P (2002) is a Windows 11 Pro super slim and lightweight NVIDIA device powered by GeForce RTX 30 Series GPUs and offering the latest 12th Generation Intel Core i9 processor. Great for gaming and creating, it features an RTX 3070Ti graphics card and edits up to 8k HDR RAW video. The device also has the latest MPP version stylus, which is enabled for Microsoft Bluetooth auto pairing.

Options for smaller budgets

 

[caption id=attachment_177125" align="aligncenter" width="1024]https://blogs.windows.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/2/2022/05/HP-ProBook-Fortis-14-G9-G10_JetBlack_Front-Right-1024x870.jpg HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10[/caption] Whether you’re a new business owner, or simply need cost-effective devices to supply your growing business, this choice won’t break the bank – or compromise on performance: The HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 runs on Windows 11 Pro, and provides speed, security and privacy all in one. You can work efficiently thanks to the device’s fast and reliable gigabit-speed WiFi6. The device also comes with an integrated HP privacy camera that has a physical shutter, so you never have to wonder if someone is watching, and HP Sure Sense, which uses deep learning AI to detect malware.

Workstations and all-in-ones

 

[caption id=attachment_177127" align="aligncenter" width="1024]https://blogs.windows.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/2/2022/05/03_Thinkcentre_Neo_30a_24_Inch_Hero_Front_Facing_Right_KB_Mouse-1024x1024.png Lenovo’s ThinkCentre neo 30a 24[/caption] Small businesses often need powerful desktop solutions, and Lenovo’s ThinkCentre neo 30a 24 is a collaborative all-in-one (AIO) desktop running on Windows 11 Pro designed for small and medium business customers. Focused on delivering a smarter conferencing experience, the neo 30a 24 includes AI Meeting Manager, which offers a real-time translator, voice to text, subtitles, and a meeting notes editor for streamlined collaboration. Paired with Lenovo Smart Appearance, facial features are enhanced, and backgrounds are blurred for professional-grade video conferencing. I am blown away by the sheer number of incredible devices built with the small business in mind that our Microsoft partners are bringing to market. My hope for this list is that it can help you find the right devices to power your business, so you can continue to power our communities. It is incredibly special to see this innovation, and I am so excited to see what our small businesses will be able to do with it! [1] Based on Dell analysis of publicly available information of competitive desktop monitors, October 2020

 

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