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Snapdragon X2 upgrades light up Microsoft's Surface Laptop 8 and Pro 12, but they come at a premium
technology28 days ago

Snapdragon X2 upgrades light up Microsoft's Surface Laptop 8 and Pro 12, but they come at a premium

Microsoft has refreshed the Surface Laptop 8 and Surface Pro 12 with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 chips, delivering about 53% faster graphics and longer battery life (Laptop 8 up to 20 hours, Pro 12 up to 15.5 hours) but at higher starting prices ($1,599 for Laptop 8 and $1,499 for Pro 12). The updates bring expanded RAM options (up to 24–64 GB), a Jade color for the Laptop 8, and a Dune Flex Keyboard accessory for the Pro 12, plus improved 13– to 15-inch PixelSense Flow displays with high brightness and 120 Hz. Specs include USB-C/USB4, Wi‑Fi 7, and premium build quality. Microsoft is sweetening the deal with promos (free keyboard with certain models, free Arc Mouse with Laptop, 50% off Microsoft Complete) and trade-in offers up to $900; consumer models are available now, with business variants arriving July 14.

via Windows Central|
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Microsoft’s Surface laptops get Snapdragon X2 chips, new colors, and higher prices
tech29 days ago

Microsoft’s Surface laptops get Snapdragon X2 chips, new colors, and higher prices

Microsoft’s Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 8 ship with Snapdragon X2 Plus/Elite CPUs, promising faster graphics and longer battery life. The Pro arrives in a 13-inch form, the Laptop in 13.8-inch and 15-inch sizes, with Jade and Dune colors for the Laptop and Dune for the Pro. Starting prices are $1,499 (Pro 12) and $1,599 (Laptop 8) with 16GB RAM and 256GB–512GB storage; commercial X2 models arrive later at higher prices. As with last-gen, the update is mainly a chip upgrade with limited design changes, and there’s no X2 Elite Extreme in this cycle.

via The Verge|
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Microsoft plans OLED Surface upgrades with a two‑stage Intel-first rollout
hardware3 months ago

Microsoft plans OLED Surface upgrades with a two‑stage Intel-first rollout

Microsoft is refreshing the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop this year with a two‑stage launch: Intel Core Ultra 3-powered models arriving in spring, followed by Snapdragon X2 variants in summer. The lineup will include OLED displays on higher‑end configurations, higher‑resolution panels, and upgraded haptics tied to Windows 11, while keeping the familiar design. RAM/storage options are expected to start at 16GB/256GB and go up to 64GB/2TB, with pricing rising and no entry‑level $599 model planned.

via Windows Central|
#hardware#intel-core-ultra-3#microsoft-surface
CES debut: Asus Zenbook A16 with Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme shows promise amid bugs
technology5 months ago

CES debut: Asus Zenbook A16 with Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme shows promise amid bugs

At CES, a pre-production Asus Zenbook A16 with Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme impressed with its light 16-inch chassis, 48GB RAM, 2TB SSD, and a 2880×1800 OLED display, delivering strong Windows-on-Arm performance and capable Lightroom editing on battery; however, the unit had pre-release bugs (Windows Hello issues and occasional sleep) and gaming remains limited. Pricing isn’t final but is eyeballed around $1,600–$1,700; final hardware/software refinements are expected in a full release.

via The Verge|
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Qualcomm Launches Enhanced and Budget-Friendly Snapdragon X2 Chips for Laptops at CES
technology6 months ago

Qualcomm Launches Enhanced and Budget-Friendly Snapdragon X2 Chips for Laptops at CES

Qualcomm announced new Snapdragon X2 Elite and Plus chips for Windows laptops, with the first devices expected by the end of Q1 2026. The X2 Elite targets high performance, while the Plus offers a more budget-friendly option with significant CPU and power efficiency gains, supporting up to 128GB RAM and promising multi-day battery life. These chips aim to compete with Intel and AMD, with improved AI and gaming support, though gaming performance may be limited compared to high-end GPUs.

via The Verge|
#ces-2026#cpu-performance#laptops
Windows 11 26H1 Update Rolls Out for Select Devices with New Features
technology8 months ago

Windows 11 26H1 Update Rolls Out for Select Devices with New Features

Microsoft is testing Windows 11 26H1 exclusively for new ARM-based chips like Nvidia N1X and Snapdragon X2, with existing Intel/AMD PCs not receiving this update. The release is optimized for upcoming hardware, supporting a new platform codenamed Bromine, and will eventually be followed by Windows 11 26H2 for all PCs. The update aims to support new ARM chips expected in early 2026, with existing devices receiving the features later in the year.

via Windows Latest|
#arm-chips#nvidia-n1x#snapdragon-x2
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite Dominates Benchmarks and AI Innovation
technology9 months ago

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite Dominates Benchmarks and AI Innovation

Qualcomm announced its next-gen Snapdragon X2 chips, including the X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme, which demonstrate significant performance improvements over previous models and competitors, especially in multi-core CPU, graphics, and AI workloads, positioning Qualcomm as a serious contender in the PC chip market, though real-world testing in smaller devices is still pending.

via WIRED|
#ai#laptops#performance