Microsoft College Offer doles out free software so that you forget that MacBook Neo is a better deal

Microsoft is rolling out a new Microsoft College Offer for US college students buying a Windows 11 laptop, and it’s clearly built to make the purchase feel bigger than the hardware alone.

Starting April 15, eligible buyers can get more than $500 in added perks at no extra cost when they pick up a qualifying PC.

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The offer includes a year of Microsoft 365 Premium, a year of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and a custom Xbox Wireless Controller through Xbox Design Lab.

Microsoft is also pairing those extras with limited-time discounts on select models, including a Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x for $499 at Best Buy, an HP OmniBook X Flip for $849, and an HP Victus for $950 through HP.

That mix matters because Microsoft isn’t just trying to win on specs. It’s trying to make a Windows laptop look like the more complete school

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