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Winsage

February 25, 2025

Windows AI Laptops For Under Rs 70,000 Are Here In India And This What You Get

Qualcomm has unveiled the Snapdragon X processor in India, which enables affordable AI laptops priced under Rs 70,000. Asus is the first brand to utilize this processor, which features eight cores and focuses on enhancing AI processes and battery life. The launch coincides with the end of support for Windows 10, prompting users to consider new laptops. The Snapdragon X processor aims to provide a reliable option for AI Windows PCs, with the Asus Vivobook 16 expected to compete in this market. There is optimism about Qualcomm's innovations improving performance and efficiency in the affordable Windows segment.

Winsage

November 27, 2024

Windows 11 remains the driver of growth in PCs, not AI

A recent analysis from TrendForce indicates that the anticipated surge in laptop sales for 2024 is primarily driven by updates in Windows 11 rather than AI features. The report states that the influence of AI-integrated notebooks on the market is minimal, with low current penetration rates. The North American consumer market is shaped by aggressive promotions and a focus on entry-level models, while premium AI PCs like Copilot+ are not aligning with current consumer demand. Many users prefer existing cloud-based AI tools and see limited benefits from upgrading to AI PCs. Privacy concerns and delays in key AI features have further complicated the situation. Global notebook shipments are projected to rise by 4.9%, reaching 183 million units by 2025, largely due to the discontinuation of Windows 10, which necessitates replacements for older devices that do not meet Windows 11 hardware requirements. Users are prioritizing cost-effective non-AI laptops over experimental AI PCs, reflecting a disconnect between industry innovation and consumer priorities focused on affordability and essential functionality.

Winsage

July 15, 2024

Copilot+ PCs explained: AI Windows meets Arm laptops

Microsoft has introduced new Windows and Surface devices with Arm architecture, focusing on AI and Copilot functions. The new devices cost between ,000 and ,000 and are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon X processors. Microsoft and other manufacturers will release 16 new AI notebooks with Snapdragon X CPUs in the coming weeks. Windows on Arm will be released as version 24H2, while the traditional Windows 11 version will follow in the autumn. The new features include improved energy and quick settings, support for Wi-Fi 7, and the integration of the PC Manager optimization tool. AI tasks will be executed locally on the device for faster performance, but the Recall feature has been withdrawn following protests. Other AI-supported programs, such as Paint and Adobe software, will benefit from the integrated Neural Processing Unit.

Winsage

June 27, 2024

The PC market is on the rebound, thanks to Windows 10’s looming end-of-support date and AI PCs

The US PC market has seen a 5% year-on-year increase in sales in the first quarter of 2024, with expectations of further growth throughout the year and into 2025.

Winsage

June 27, 2024

Yawn. Windows’ Copilot+ AI features feel like early tech demos at best

AI features in Copilot+ PCs are not fully utilized in Windows, requiring a Microsoft account and internet connection for tools like AI image generation. Live Captions on Copilot+ PCs can translate speech from 44 languages to English and work offline. Windows Studio Effects, which use the NPU to change webcam appearance, are not exclusive to Copilot+ PCs. Recall, a feature that takes screenshots every five seconds for search queries, would have been a significant AI feature for Copilot+ PCs. The vision for Copilot+ PCs is for third-party developers to leverage the hardware for AI features in their applications. Buyers should be cautious about purchasing Copilot+ PCs for AI features, as they may be disappointed without Recall.