Asus and Dell Introduce New Mini PCs Made for Microsoft Windows 365 Cloud PC

Asus and Dell have announced new mini PCs specifically made for Microsoft's Windows 365 Cloud PC service.

The Asus NUC 16 for Windows 365 is a 0.7‑liter mini PC with Intel processors, DDR5 memory support, Wi‑Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, 2.5Gb Ethernet, and support for up to three displays via HDMI and USB‑C. There's also Dell's Pro Desktop for Windows 365, with Intel Alder Lake‑N processors, support for up to three monitors, and a fanless design. Microsoft says this last feature will make the computer quieter and less prone to mechanical failure.

Both devices run a minimal, locked‑down client OS that boots straight into Windows 365 Cloud PC, with apps and data hosted in Microsoft's cloud. These computers—and their predecessors—are less for home use than for companies that prefer minimalist PCs for their employees, such as call ...