What you need to know Several Geekbench results have been published, confirming the existence of a Surface Laptop with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite SoC. The benchmark results put the Surface Laptop 6 as competitive with the MacBook Pro with M3. Microsoft is expected to unveil an Arm-powered Surface Laptop and Surface Pro at an event […]
Read MoreQuick answer: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus is an ARM64 SoC — with Oryon CPU, Adreno GPU, and Hexagon NPU — from the same family as the Snapdragon X Elite. Qualcomm’s X Plus should be a more affordable option that complements the X Elite, bringing a CPU with 10 cores and otherwise similar features for […]
Read MoreQuick answer: The Snapdragon X Elite is an ARM64 SoC — with Oryon CPU, Adreno GPU, and Hexagon NPU — that is expected to revolutionize Windows on Arm devices. Three versions of the X Elite have been announced, each offering slightly different performance. They’re powerful, they’re efficient, and they boast the strongest NPU so far […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know Qualcomm has announced the new Snapdragon X Plus SoC (CPU, GPU, and NPU) for PCs alongside the previously announced Snapdragon X Elite. Based on the same platform, the X Plus drops from 12 cores to 10 and is slightly less powerful. Despite the reduced performance, Qualcomm claims the Snapdragon X […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know Microsoft outlines its Surface and Azure teams leverage Azure’s high-performance computing to improve the product design process for Surface devices. The company indicates that the technology has helped save time and resources during the design process. Microsoft wants to leverage machine learning and AI in product manufacturing and development of […]
Read MoreQuick answer: Having 5G or LTE mobile connectivity in a laptop is beneficial for busy professionals, frequent travelers, college students, and practically anyone who can’t or doesn’t want to rely on a Wi-Fi signal or wired Internet access. However, just like with a phone, you’ll have to pay for a wireless data plan, and your […]
Read MoreQuick answer: TOPS (Tera Operations per Second) is a term used to measure, simplify, and advertise Neural Processing Unit (NPU) performance in AI PCs. TOPS is not a perfect metric, and many variables contribute to how well a system can handle AI tasks. It nevertheless provides a quick reference to an NPU’s speed and how […]
Read MoreSurface Pro 10 for Business The Surface Pro 10 for Business is a great option for those who don’t want the ThinkPad aesthetic. It has a larger display with a higher resolution, it starts at a more affordable price, and it has a bunch of premium features that you won’t find in the X12 Detachable […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know Razer has announced (and released) a new premium Firefly gaming mousepad, this time with RGB illumination across its entire surface. With a low-friction micro-texture, it’s perfect for competitive gamers with esports-focused gaming mice. In addition to its 15 customizable RGB zones, it also boasts an extra USB Type-A port for […]
Read MoreThe Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 may have a long and confusing name, but there’s nothing confusing about its current discount. Right now, you can get the highly reviewed convertible laptop for $800 off. That deal brings the price of the Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 to $849.99. Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 review highlights: (Image […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know Microsoft’s CVP of Design, Windows, and Devices, Ralf Groene, just announced his retirement after 17 years of service. Groene will be remembered for his contributions to Microsoft Surface tablets and design on Windows and Xbox OS experiences. Microsoft recently merged its Windows and Surface teams and installed a new […]
Read MoreLenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Carbon is a legendary business laptop at this point. It’s been around for generations, 12 of them to be exact, and has a reputation as solid as its build quality. With the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 coming out earlier this year, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 is now on sale. […]
Read MoreQuick menu Buying what is considered an AI PC as your next laptop means that you’re getting a system that can better handle AI tasks. While the usefulness of an AI PC hasn’t yet reached a point where I’d recommend everyone rush out and buy one, those shopping for a great new laptop now can […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know Apple’s M3 MacBook laptops start off at $1099, with 8GB RAM. Want more? It’ll cost you $200 for every subsequent 8GB addition, and they can’t be upgraded after the fact. Apple previously claimed that 8GB RAM on one of their laptops is equivalent to 16GB RAM in a Windows laptop, […]
Read MoreDell has a 48-hour flash sale going on right now that can save you hundreds on an incredible range of PCs. Among the discounted devices is the XPS 15 with an Intel Core i9 and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060. That model is down to $1,799. That’s a savings of $700 and gets you a […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know Intel hosted its Vision 2024 event in Phoenix, Arizona this week, where it showed off next-gen Lunar Lake processors and many upcoming AI advancements. It was revealed that the Lunar Lake chips will offer total package performance in the range of 100+ TOPS, with 45 TOPS set aside for the […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know Acer has announced four gaming laptops for 2024, including the all-new Predator Helios Neo 14. The Nitro 14 and Nitro 16 are available with AMD’s Ryzen 8040-series CPUs with NPU for enhanced AI performance. The Predator Helios Neo 14 includes Intel Core Ultra H-series CPUs, and there’s also an Intel-powered […]
Read MoreSurface Pro 10 for Business The Surface Pro 10 for Business is a more affordable 2-in-1 PC that should appeal to more people. It might not lean into the business lifestyle quite as much as the Latitude 7350 Detachable, but it’s still a secure PC with 15W Intel Core Ultra CPUs and the usual attention […]
Read MoreMicrosoft will advertise that its upcoming Windows laptops with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite processor are faster than the MacBook Air with Apple’s latest M3 chip, according to internal documents obtained by The Verge. “Microsoft is so confident in these new Qualcomm chips that it’s planning a number of demos that will show how these processors […]
Read MoreASUS Zenbook Duo (UX8406) The ASUS Zenbook Duo comes at a lower starting price and offers a better typing and pointing experience at the cost of a thicker chassis. Its Intel Core Ultra H-series chips provide strong performance, and the dual OLED touch displays are gorgeous. For Keyboard and stand built into the device for […]
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