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Mint
5 hours ago
- Mint
Do you really need an AI PC in 2025? -Explained-
AI is now baked into your browser, your apps, and now, your laptop. 'AI PC' has become the latest sticker on the box, with every major brand pushing models that come with dedicated AI hardware. But the real question is: are these next-gen machines actually useful, or is this just another spec bump wrapped in jargon? Let's break it down. An AI PC isn't just a laptop with smart features, it has hardware built specifically for AI workloads. The key ingredient is an NPU (Neural Processing Unit), a low-power chip designed to handle AI tasks locally, without relying on the cloud. This means things like real-time voice transcription, background blur, and AI summarisation happen on the device itself, faster and more securely. The current crop of AI PCs runs on Intel Core Ultra, AMD Ryzen AI 300, Qualcomm's Snapdragon X series, or Apple's M4 chip. These are the brains behind local Copilot access, smart camera effects in video calls, live captions, and even image generation tools. Because the timing finally makes sense. AI PCs are projected to account for nearly half of new laptop sales by the end of 2025. Demand for smarter features, improved battery life, and offline productivity has pushed manufacturers to go all in. You'll now find AI PCs across Windows (under the Copilot+ PC branding), macOS (with M4's improved ML cores), and even ARM-based machines. AI is becoming a standard. Performance boost: From quick photo clean-ups to running large language models locally, AI PCs make previously sluggish tasks seamless. Longer battery life: NPUs draw less power than CPUs or GPUs when running AI features, especially useful on the go. Better privacy: Since much of the AI processing happens on your device, there's less data being sent to external servers. Improved productivity: Copilot+ features like Recall, AI search across your files, and smart doc editing can genuinely save time, if you're the kind of user who'll use them. Future-proofing: AI workflows are only going to expand. Buying a capable machine now ensures you're ready for what's coming. You should consider an AI laptop if: You're a content creator, designer, or editor using apps that now come with AI baked in (like Adobe Firefly or DaVinci Resolve). You're in business or tech, juggling presentations, emails, meetings, and large datasets. You care about offline AI tools and don't want to depend on cloud services. You want a laptop that'll stay relevant for the next 3–5 years as AI capabilities grow. If your daily use revolves around Chrome, Excel, Netflix, and the occasional Word doc, you're not missing much. Also, AI laptops cost more upfront. You're paying a premium for power you might not use, yet. Budget-conscious buyers and students can comfortably opt for traditional laptops unless their workflow specifically benefits from on-device AI. If you're an early adopter or power user, AI PCs make sense right now. They're genuinely smarter, more efficient, and built for what's next. But if you're the average buyer, the smarter move might be to wait. Prices will fall, features will mature, and by 2026, most mainstream laptops will come with NPUs anyway.
News18
8 hours ago
- News18
Asus Vivobook 14 With Snapdragon X AI CPU Launched In India: Price, Features
Last Updated: Asus Vivobook 14 is using the new Snapdragon X AI processor that brings Windows 11 and AI features to more users. Asus has launched another Windows 11 AI laptop in the Indian market this week which is part of the Vivobook series. The new Asus Vivobook 14 model brings the Snapdragon X CPU to more users as they look for options to upgrade before the Windows 10 support deadline in October this year. The new laptop brings the AI NPU chip that allows them to experience Windows 11 AI tools and more which also brings you one-click access to Microsoft's Copilot AI assistant. The Asus Vivobook 14 Snapdragon X variant is priced in India at Rs 65,990 and you can buy the latest model from online stores in the country. Asus Vivobook 14 Snapdragon X Specifications The Vivobook 14 variant carries a 14-inch IPS display with support for Full HD+ resolution along with 16:10 aspect ratio, 60Hz standard refresh rate and low blue light emission tech. The laptop can open up to 180-degrees which makes it sit flat on the surface thanks to the hinge mechanism in place. The laptop weighs under 1.50 kg which is one of the lightest you can get in this price range. Asus has equipped the laptop with an IR camera that offers Full HD resolution and you get a privacy shutter button and support for Windows Hello security unlocking. For connectivity, the laptop offers two USB 3.2 ports, two USB 4.0 Type C ports, HDMI port and the headphone jack. The company is also offering stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos supported, and the built-in 50Wh battery gets 65W charging support with the bundled adapter in the box. Asus has launched a wide range of AI laptops in the last few months, and the brand is now bringing more affordable options in the Windows 11 segment as people look to upgrade from their older Windows 10 machines in the country. view comments First Published: July 22, 2025, 15:27 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
a day ago
- The Hindu
Asus launches Vivobook 14 featuring Snapdragon X processor with 45 TOPS NPU
Asus on Monday (July 21, 2025) launched the new Vivobook 14 (X1407QA) running on Qualcomm Snapdragon X processor with 45 TOPS NPU and Windows 11 Home. It also brings AI-powered features like Copilot and image generation. The Asus Vivobook has a 14 inch FHD+ display with a 16:10 aspect ratio and 300 nits peak brightness, TUV Rheinland certification for blue light. The laptop offers a 180° hinge and claims a weight of 1.49kg. The Asus Vivobook 14 comes with 16 GB 8448MHz LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD. It supports Wi-Fi 6E along with Bluetooth 5.3 and above. It sports a FHD IR camera with privacy shutter and Windows Hello support. (For top technology news of the day, subscribe to our tech newsletter Today's Cache) With a 50 WHr battery and a 65 W charging, the Vivobook 14 claims up to 29 hours of battery life. Vivobook 14 gets I/O ports including 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2x USB 4.0 Gen 3 Type-C with support for display/power, 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS and 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack. Asus Vivobook 14 is available at Flipkart starting at ₹65,990.
News18
7 days ago
- News18
Copilot For Your PCs: Microsoft Will Soon Bring AI Features For Desktop Users
Last Updated: Microsoft is going big on AI for Copilot laptops and soon we will see these features coming to desktop PCs thanks to Intel and other chip giants. The Windows AI ambitions could get a big push later this year as Microsoft plans to bring Copilot features to the desktop PC range. The company has worked hard to make AI laptops available in the market over the last few years and with the Windows 10 support deadline nearing, it needs more hardware to tempt people to invest and upgrade to the latest versions. We have seen the Snapdragon X and AMD processors offering AI Copilot features to a more manageable range of around Rs 65,000 but desktop upgrades will undoubtedly give more people to improve their systems with AI and not invest really big. Intel already has launched new processors with NPU but their limitations mean you cannot run Copilot AI features on the desktop. But new reports suggest the chip maker is readying a new version of the Arrow Lake processor that will support advanced NPU to make it compatible for Copilot Plus features. It might be important for Intel and Microsoft to diversify its AI offerings, and eventually make it available on gaming-powered machines, the ZDNet Korea edition has been quoted saying. Speaking of which, the AI laptop models are lacking the power that heavy users demand, and the price tag of the AI laptops/PC and mini PCs have to come down, if the industry wants to push the growth levels beyond the meager single digit figures in the next few years. We have tested a few of these AI laptops and seen its obvious benefits, at least with longer battery life than the previous versions. But desktops don't need those improvements, so it will be interesting to see how Intel plans to make it worthwhile for people to invest in the Core Ultra processor with a dose of Copilot Plus AI features on the big machines. view comments First Published: July 15, 2025, 13:01 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Tom's Guide
13-07-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
These Prime Day laptop deals are somehow still live — this is your last chance before Black Friday
Yes. I'm just as shocked as you. Prime Day is over, but these laptop deals are somehow still available. Now don't get me wrong — this list is shorter than it was during Prime Day. But the deals we've found are just as strong, and chances are you won't see them at this price again until Black Friday. A lot of the savings we saw during Amazon's big event are still in effect, such as $150 off an M4 MacBook Air, the cheapest Snapdragon X laptop we've ever seen at $499, and RTX 50-series gaming laptops even getting a sizable price cut. So if you missed out on the 4-day bonanza, this is your last chance to save big! Now $300 off, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3X makes for a fantastic personal laptop, especially at this price. It's Snapdragon X processor ensures, well, snappy performance and long battery life, and its 16GB of RAM and 256GB is enough everyday tasks. Throw in its 14-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) display with a 60Hz refresh rate, and it also makes for decent binge-watching. Over $1,500 off this HP Laptop 15? It may have been $2,000 when it launched, but it's unlikely to be this much now. Regardless, with its Intel N100 CPU, 32GB of DDR4 RAM, 1tB SSD and even Windows 11 Pro onboard, this makes for a great, affordable laptop choice for college students. Plus, its 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) display is a great size for productivity. Get onboard with AI for less thanks to this HP Omnibook 5 deal, which brings the perks of Copilot+ with it. It sports a 16-inch 2K (1920 x 1200) touchscreen, along with an AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 CPU, 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD. Not bad for a laptop that can more than handle it's share of multitasking. This 13.8-inch Microsoft Surface Laptop packs a Snapdragon X Plus CPU, which is ideal for school, work and everything in between. Along with its drastic performance boost and longer battery life thanks to the chip, it comes with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD — all to power its Copilot+ features. The $120 discount makes it all the sweeter. Wait, over $2,000 off this business-focused Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2? Now that's a crazy offer, but Lenovo is known to exaggerate these price cuts, so take this with a pinch of salt. Either way, it's still a low price for this laptop, and we noted in out Lenovo ThinkPad E16 hands-on that it has a lot of strengths. Expect an AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS CPU, 32GB of RAM, 1TB for storage and a sizeable 16-inch WUXGA (1920x1200) display. The latest 13-inch MacBook Air M4 is Apple's greatest offering yet, and it's not only because of its speedy performance thanks to the M4 chip or its upgraded 12MP webcam. It's $100 less than its predecessor, and with that extra $100 off, you're getting one of the best laptops on the market at an epic price. Expect 16GB of unified memory and a 256 SSD in the model, but for more speed and storage, you can get the same discount. MacBook Air M4 (16GB/512GB): was $1,199 now $1,049MacBook Air M4 (24GB/512GB): was $1,399 now $1,249 One of the best laptops with an even bigger screen? You got it. The 15-inch M4 MacBook Air boasts a 15.3-inch (2880 x 1864) Liquid Retina display, and that's more screen real estate for work, watching shows and even some gaming. Better yet, its more powerful configurations are also discounted, and even $163 off for top-tier performance. MacBook Air M4 (16GB/512GB): was $1,399 now $1,249MacBook Air M4 (24GB/512GB): was $1,599 now $1,436 If you're a power user, you'll want the might of the MacBook Pro M4 on your side. You get fantastic performance from the M4 chip, useful Apple Intelligence features, a better webcam and very impressive battery life at over 18 hours. As we noted in our MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 review, it's the best laptop for photo and video editing, and much more. This model features a 14.2-inch (3024 x 1964) Retina display, Apple M4 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. Not enough power? No problem, as the M4 Pro MacBook Pro also has a steep price cut, and you can save $200! If the base MacBook Pro M4 doesn't have enough power for you, upgrade to the MacBook Pro with an M4 Pro chip. As well as faster performance thanks to its 12-core CPU and 16-core GPU, you'll also get Thunderbolt 5 ports for even faster data transfer. This Alienware 16 Aurora is now down by a whopping $400, and it's now the cheapest RTX 5060 gaming laptop I've seen. That all means you can save big on Nvidia's latest offering of gaming performance. Along with its RTX 5060 GPU, expect an Intel Core 7 240H CPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, 1TB for storage and a 16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) LED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Looking for a major boost in entry-level gaming performance? That's where the RTX 5060 steps in, and this Asus TUF Gaming F16 rocks the very same GPU with a $380 price cut. It also boasts an Intel Core i7-14650HX CPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB SSD. What's more, you'll get a 16-inch 2560 x 1600 IPS display with a 165Hz refresh rate. This is a seriously specced-out model for an amazingly low price — packing a 15-inch QHD panel up top with buttery smooth 165Hz refresh rate, AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS CPU, RTX 4070 GPU, 32GB DDR5 RAM and a 1TB SSD. Despite its more budget appeal, I was impressed by what the Acer Nitro V 15 could manage when I tested it out, especially for entry-level gaming. This model comes with an RTX 4050 and an AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS CPU, along with 8GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. For entry-level PC titles and competitive multiplayer games, this is a great shout for under $700. And its 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) 144Hz display makes games look smooth. For a great entry-level gaming laptop that's less than $1,000, you can grab this Gigabyte G6 with an RTX 4050 now for a discounted $849. It sports an Intel Core i7-13620H CPU, 16GB of DDR5 RAM and an impressive 1TB of storage. Not a bad offer if you're into competitive multiplayer titles and plenty of indie games. This Acer Nitro V 16 with an RTX 4050 will do the trick for entry-level gamers. It comes with an AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS CPU, 8GB of DDR5 RAM and a 512GB SSD, along with a 16-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS display with a 144Hz refresh rate and 16:10 aspect ratio to make games shine. As another gaming laptop that can pump out wicked gaming performance in a sleek design, the Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 is now $300 off. You can expect an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor, an RTX 4070 GPU, 16GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB SSD. All PC games will look buttery smooth on its 14.5-inch WQXGA+ (2880 x 1800) IPS display with a 165Hz refresh rate. I'm a huge fan of Asus' ROG Strix series, and you'll be doubly impressed with the 18-inch size of this monster, especially if you're looking for a laptop that lives on your desk. It boasts an Intel Core i9-14900HX CPU, an RTX 4070, 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB SSD. It may not boasts the latest specs, but it can still hold its own with plenty of AAA games. The RTX 5070 Ti brings that much more power to even the most demanding PC games, and this Lenovo Legion Pro 7i can handle it. With its Intel Core i9-275HX CPU, 32GB of RAM and 2TB of storage, too, this machine is ready to blaze through titles in a stylish, compact design. And they will all run great on its 16-inch (2560 x 1600) 240Hz OLED display. Another Lenovo Legion Pro 7i, but this time with the might of an RTX 5090! It's a top-of-the-line gaming laptop thanks to its high-end GPU, but you can also expect incredible horsepower from its Intel Core i9-275HX CPU, 32GB of RAM and 2TB of storage. Pricey? Yes, but more affordable with its $400 price cut. This Lenovo IdeaPad 3i is a cheap, durable Chromebook that's good enough for browsing the web or doing light schoolwork. The 15.6-inch 1080p screen gives you plenty of room to stream videos, and the 8GB of RAM and Intel Celeron CPU are good enough for basic work. The only big limitation is the 64GB of storage space, but Chromebooks rely on Internet access and cloud apps for most things anyway. Bringing the best of Google AI to a sleek, affordable Chromebook, the Acer Chromebook Plus 514 is now down to just $319! Expect a 14-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS touch display, 8GB of DDR5 RAM and 128GB for storage, along with an Intel Core i3-N305 chip. For daily computing tasks and simple binge-watching, this laptop will do the trick.
