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December 26, 2024

Windows Recall support for Intel & AMD PCs: Eligible PC List

Microsoft has introduced an AI feature called Recall for Windows PCs, enabling users to retrieve actions or searches by capturing and storing screenshots in an encrypted format. Users can search for specific content using keywords, but Recall will only be available to select Windows 11 PCs. Initially exclusive to Snapdragon X SoCs, Recall now supports newer Intel and AMD CPUs with a 40 teraflops Neural Processing Unit (NPU). To use Recall, the system requirements include: - Windows 11 PC enrolled in the Insider Program (Canary or Dev channel) - 16 GB RAM - 256 GB SSD - CPU with 8 logical processors - NPU with 40 teraflops - Windows Hello for sign-in security and device encryption activated. Compatible devices include: - Acer Swift 14 AI - ASUS Vivobook S 15 and ProArt PZ13 - Dell Latitude 7455, XPS 13, and Inspiron 14 - HP OmniBook X 14 - Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x and ThinkPad T14s - Microsoft Surface Laptop Copilot+ PC - Microsoft Surface Pro Copilot+ PC - Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge Supported CPUs are: - AMD Ryzen AI 300 series - Intel Core Ultra 200V series - Snapdragon X Elite - Snapdragon X Plus More compatible systems and CPUs are expected by 2025.

Winsage

December 10, 2024

Unwrap the magic of Windows 11 PCs this holiday

Windows 11 and Copilot+ PCs are introduced as innovative devices ideal for the holiday season, offering security features, performance for work and leisure, and AI-enabled functionalities. Notable models include: - Acer Swift Go 14 AI: Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus processor, up to 28 hours battery life. Starting at 9.99. - Acer Swift X 14: Intel Core Ultra processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics, 2.8K OLED display. Starting at ,299.99. - ASUS ProArt P16: AMD Ryzen™ AI 9 HX 370 processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics. Starting at ,699.99. - ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16: AMD Ryzen™ AI 9 HX 370 processor, GeForce RTX graphics. Starting at ,099.99. - Dell Inspiron 14 Plus: Snapdragon X Plus platform, up to 15 hours battery life. Starting at 9.99. - Dell XPS 13: Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors, up to 26 hours battery life, FHD+ display. Starting at ,159.99. - HP OmniBook X: High-resolution display, Snapdragon X Elite processor. Starting at ,089.99. - Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition: 15.3-inch display, 22 hours battery life. Starting at 9.99. - Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1: Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus CPU, 14-inch OLED screen. Starting at 9.99. - Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge: AMOLED display, Snapdragon X Elite processor. Starting at 9.99. - New Surface Pro (11th Edition): AI-accelerated Copilot+ experiences. Starting at 9.99. - New Surface Laptop (7th Edition): Next-generation performance and Copilot+ experiences. Starting at 9.99. Various retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart, offer these devices. Prices are U.S.-only and subject to change.

Winsage

November 30, 2024

Why you should ONLY consider a Copilot+ PC around Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Copilot+ PCs are equipped with exclusive features, including built-in Neural Processing Units (NPUs) that enhance AI capabilities. They offer superior baseline specifications, with entry-level models featuring at least 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The latest Copilot+ PC processors, such as the Intel Core Ultra Series and Qualcomm's Snapdragon X series, provide improved performance and battery life. AI features like Windows Recall and enhanced search capabilities are exclusive to Copilot+ PCs, making them a forward-thinking choice. Non-Copilot+ PCs may not provide expected savings, as many first-generation Intel Core Ultra laptops remain expensive. Various Copilot+ PCs are available across different price points, including the Dell Inspiron 14 for 0, HP OmniBook X for 0, Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 for around ,000, and Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge for 0.

Winsage

November 7, 2024

New Windows Build Brings AVX Support To Snapdragon X For Gaming And More

Recent evaluations of laptops with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite processors have praised their performance and battery life, but issues arose with the high-end Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 chip in the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge, where certain applications were found incompatible due to limitations in emulation capabilities. The Windows operating system uses an emulation layer called Prism to run x86-64 applications on Arm architecture, but it initially lacked support for essential SIMD instructions like AVX2 and AVX. Microsoft announced an update in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27744 that enhances Prism by adding support for AVX, AVX2, and other instructions, allowing Snapdragon-based Windows machines to run x86 software requiring these instruction sets. However, only x64 applications will benefit from this update, leaving legacy 32-bit x86 applications unaffected. This is significant for gaming, as many recent titles utilize AVX for improved processing speeds, potentially increasing compatibility for previously unplayable games on Snapdragon devices. Despite these advancements, Microsoft has not addressed the potential performance implications of the emulation process. Initial observations suggest that while performance degradation from Prism emulation is less severe than expected, it still does not match that of native Arm applications. Qualcomm is tasked with improving Snapdragon X Elite gaming capabilities, facing challenges with Windows graphics drivers, particularly the Adreno graphics drivers, which may hinder its competitiveness against AMD and Intel in the Windows laptop market.

Winsage

September 5, 2024

Qualcomm’s new eight-core Snapdragon X Plus makes these Windows laptops cheaper

Qualcomm has introduced its first eight-core Snapdragon X Plus chips for affordable Windows laptops, powering the Asus Vivobook S 15 and Dell Inspiron 14, starting at 9. These chips offer about 80% of the CPU performance of higher-end 12-core models but have reduced GPU power and 12MB less CPU cache. The Asus Vivobook S 15, previously priced at ,300 with a 12-core chip, is now available for 9 and features a 70 watt-hour battery and a 3K 120Hz OLED display. Other manufacturers like Acer, HP, Lenovo, and Samsung are expected to release their own Snapdragon X Plus laptops soon, with the Acer Swift Go 14 AI launching at 9. Qualcomm anticipates that prices for these laptops could drop to 9 by 2025. Current discounts are available on the 12-core Asus Vivobook S 15 and Dell Inspiron 14 Plus, with prices falling to ,100 or lower. Additionally, Asus has announced the ProArt PZ13, a Qualcomm-based creator laptop priced at ,099.

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August 19, 2024

Check out 15+ of the best Windows laptop deals this week

Savvy shoppers are taking advantage of back-to-school sales to purchase new laptops, with major brands like HP, Dell, Acer, and Lenovo offering discounts, especially on Windows laptops. The HP OmniBook X is priced at 9.99, featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB of storage, making it a strong mid-range option. It has a battery life of up to 16 hours and includes AI features and a responsive touchscreen. Other notable deals include: - Acer Aspire Go 14: 9.99 - Acer Aspire Go 15: 9.99 - Acer Aspire 3: 9.99 - Dell Inspiron 14 7440 2-in-1: 9.99 - Dell Inspiron 15 3520: 9.99 - Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1: 4.99 Additional deals under ,000: - Acer Swift X 14: 9.99 - Acer Swift X 16: ,199.99 - Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7441: 9.99 - Dell Inspiron 16 5640: ,199.99 - HP Envy x360 15t-fe100: 9.99 - HP Victus 15z-fb200: 9.99 - Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i: 4.99 - Lenovo Yoga 7i: ,099.99 - LG gram SuperSlim: ,199.99 Deals under ,000 include: - Asus ROG Zephyrus G16: ,199.99 - Lenovo LOQ: ,199.99 - Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge: 9.99

Winsage

July 19, 2024

NordVPN will soon work on Qualcomm Snapdragon X PCs, closing a big part of the Windows on Arm app gap

NordVPN is developing an Arm-native version of its application for better performance and efficiency on devices powered by Arm processors like the Snapdragon X Elite.

Winsage

July 6, 2024

We tested over a dozen laptops to see how Snapdragon compares to Intel, AMD, and Apple’s chips

Microsoft has been working on making Windows on Arm a viable platform for 12 years. Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus chips are turning Windows on Arm into a competitive platform, with good performance in single-core and multicore benchmarks. The Snapdragon chips fall behind in GPU performance compared to Apple's M3 chip. The Snapdragon laptops offer longer battery life compared to Intel and AMD-based laptops. The Snapdragon Copilot Plus PCs are priced competitively and offer better performance and battery life for less money. Qualcomm's lead in Windows on Arm may be challenged by upcoming processors from Intel and AMD.

AppWizard

June 29, 2024

Tested: Don’t buy a Snapdragon X Elite laptop for PC gaming

- Qualcomm Snapdragon X chips come with integrated Adreno X1 GPUs, with varying performance levels. - Qualcomm's naming conventions for their chips can be confusing. - Intel provides integrated Arc graphics into some Intel Core Ultra chips, with varying performance levels. - Most PC games do not support Qualcomm's hardware, leading to issues with launching and playing games. - Qualcomm's Snapdragon X delivers a stable Windows software experience for everyday work applications, but struggles with PC games. - Intel Arc outperforms Qualcomm Adreno X1 in various game benchmarks, providing a more stable and playable experience. - Qualcomm's lack of support from PC game developers hinders its performance in gaming compared to Intel Arc. - Intel Arc is recommended for playing PC games on entry-level laptops over Qualcomm alternatives.

AppWizard

June 29, 2024

Tested: Don’t buy a Snapdragon X Elite laptop for PC gaming

Qualcomm Snapdragon X chips come with integrated Adreno X1 GPUs, with varying performance levels. The Qualcomm X1E-84-100 chip is the best but is exclusive to the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge. Most games do not support Qualcomm's hardware, leading to issues such as games not launching or crashing. Intel provides integrated Arc graphics into some Intel Core Ultra chips, with varying performance levels. Intel Arc outperforms Qualcomm Adreno X1 in various game benchmarks, showing that Intel is a better choice for gaming on entry-level laptops.