Tag

Windows On Arm

All articles tagged with #windows on arm

technology5 days ago•9 min saved

RTX Spark Goes All-In on Laptops and Mini PCs at Computex

NVIDIA unveiled RTX Spark, its first Windows client SoC, pairing a 20-core Grace ARM CPU with a Blackwell GPU and 128 GB of Unified memory, and put it through hands-on demos on a range of OEM laptops and mini PCs from Dell, ASUS, HP, Lenovo, MSI, and Microsoft at Computex. The devices showcase AI capabilities, content creation workloads (Solidworks, Blender, Unreal Engine), and select gaming with DLSS 4.5/Frame Gen; platforms include the Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition, ASUS ProArt laptops, HP OmniBook Ultra/X, Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n, MSI Prestige N16 Flip AI+, and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra, plus several RTX Spark Mini PCs. NVIDIA also teased Windows on Arm scheduler improvements for WoA 26H1 ahead of a fall launch.

via Wccftech|

#ai #computex #laptops

technology8 days ago•3 min saved

RTX Spark Enables Lighter Laptops With 110W TDP, Surface Laptop Ultra Leads The Way

NVIDIA's RTX Spark for Windows on ARM promises higher efficiency, allowing lighter, quieter notebooks. The Surface Laptop Ultra uses about 110W TDP for the GPU, lower than desktop-class GPUs (up to 175W) and below some 140W ASUS configurations, potentially reducing the need for heavy cooling. Undervolting may be possible depending on software controls, though cooling performance on thinner designs remains a key question as this technology rolls out.

via Wccftech|

#laptop-cooling #rtx-spark #surface-laptop-ultra

technology8 days ago•2 min saved

Surface Pro 13-Inch Leak: Snapdragon X2 Elite, OLED Display and Replaceable SSD

Leaked details suggest a Surface Pro 13-inch with Snapdragon X2 Elite, 32GB RAM, configurable PCIe 4.0 SSDs (256GB/512GB/1TB) that are replaceable, a 13” OLED display, optional Surface Slim Pen and keyboard, two USB-C 4.0 ports, and an 80 TOPS Hexagon NPU for on-device AI, plus x86 emulation for non-native software; battery life up to about 15.5 hours. Official specs are expected June 16, with possible X2 Plus variants.

via GSMArena.com|

#oled-display #on-device-ai #snapdragon-x2-elite

technology10 days ago•7 min saved

RTX Spark Brings AI-Ready Laptops Into the Spotlight

Nvidia unveiled the RTX Spark platform, pairing a 20‑core Arm CPU with 6,144 CUDA cores and up to 128GB of unified memory to run AI workloads locally on Windows-on-Arm laptops. Major OEMs including Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Microsoft are lined up to ship RTX Spark laptops this fall, with Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra leveraging the platform. Nvidia positions RTX Spark as enabling agentic AI—from 12K video editing to running large LLMs locally—while acknowledging the big open question of battery life and whether such always-on AI-enabled laptops will truly deliver on mobile productivity.

via PCWorld|

#agentic-ai #laptops #nvidia

technology11 days ago•10 min saved

Surface Laptop Ultra: Microsoft's NVIDIA-Powered Pro Laptop Targets the MacBook Pro

Microsoft unveiled the Surface Laptop Ultra at Computex 2026, a flagship Windows-on-Arm laptop built with NVIDIA's RTX Spark platform, pairing a 20-core NVIDIA Grace CPU (Arm, co-developed with MediaTek) with a Blackwell RTX GPU and up to 128GB of unified memory. It features a 15-inch mini-LED PixelSense Ultra display (2880×1920, up to 2,000 nits), a large haptic trackpad, full ports, and a replaceable SSD, and runs Windows 11 on Arm optimized for NVIDIA Spark. Microsoft claims up to 1 petaflop of local AI compute to handle 120‑billion-parameter models offline, with a fall 2026 release and premium pricing intended for professional workloads and repairability.

via Windows Latest|

#computex-2026 #nvidia #rtx-spark

tech11 days ago•48 min saved

Microsoft Unveils Surface Laptop Ultra Powered by Nvidia RTX Spark

Microsoft announced the 15-inch Surface Laptop Ultra, its most powerful Surface yet, built around Nvidia’s RTX Spark “superchip” for Windows 11 on Arm. The RTX Spark chip can provide up to 20 CPU cores, 6,144 GPU cores and 128GB of unified memory (with some configs as low as 16GB), and the laptop promises all-day battery life, RTX‑level graphics around the 5070 tier, and up to 1 petaflop of AI compute. It features a 15-inch mini‑LED display with up to 2,000 nits of peak HDR brightness, the largest haptic trackpad Microsoft has shipped, and ports including USB-C, USB‑A, HDMI and a full-size SD card slot. Weight is listed under 4.5 pounds. Final specs and pricing remain unannounced. Microsoft also positions RTX Spark as part of a broader push with Nvidia and other OEMs to bring Windows on Arm to premium laptops, with several partner devices teased for this fall.

via The Verge|

#computex #laptops #nvidia-rtx-spark

tech15 days ago•63 min saved

Surface pivots to a lean lineup as Nvidia AI chips loom

Microsoft is slimming its Surface line to a pared‑back lineup centered on the Surface Laptop and Surface Pro, while exploring Nvidia’s Arm‑based N1/N1X chips that could power AI workloads and potentially a Surface gaming laptop. The devices that remain are Intel‑powered refreshes with pricing starting around $1,950, a price point that could hinder adoption in business settings. The broader Surface future appears tied to Nvidia partnerships, AI initiatives, and ongoing leadership changes, as Microsoft leans into AI to reshape its hardware strategy, with camera and AI features likely to influence the next phase.

via The Verge|

#ai #microsoft #nvidia

technology1 month ago•15 min saved

Asus Zenbook A16: Ultra-light 16-inch OLED AI laptop with standout AI speed and limited expansion

The Asus Zenbook A16 is a 16-inch OLED laptop weighing under 3 pounds, powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme with 48GB RAM and 1TB SSD. It delivers strong on‑device AI performance and solid general speed, plus a vivid 3K OLED display, six speakers, and excellent battery life (~14.5 hours streaming). However, gaming performance lags behind Intel-based rivals, there’s no second M.2 slot for expansion, and Windows on ARM can pose app-compatibility issues. It includes a 1080p webcam with Windows Hello IR, a full‑size SD card slot, and a port-rich lineup (USB-C 4, USB-A, HDMI). The tested model is priced around $1,700. Overall, a top AI-oriented laptop for productivity and portability, with caveats for gamers and upgradability.

via CNET|

#ai-laptop #oled-display #snapdragon-x2-elite

technology2 months ago•16 min saved

NVIDIA N1 Gaming SoC Shown on Laptop Board with 128GB LPDDR5X RAM

NVIDIA's upcoming N1 gaming SoC has appeared on a laptop motherboard paired with 128GB of LPDDR5X RAM, with OEM partners Dell and Lenovo confirming a 2026 launch. The N1/N1X will use Arm-based CPU cores (10 Cortex-X925 and 10 Cortex-A725) and a Blackwell GPU up to 6,144 CUDA cores, and will offer typical laptop IO (USB-C/Thunderbolt, HDMI) while targeting Windows on Arm with Windows 11 26H1 support.

via TechPowerUp|

#laptop #lpddr5x #n1

technology2 months ago•16 min saved

Nvidia Sets Its Sights on ARM Laptops With the N1

Nvidia is reportedly preparing its first mobile SoC, the N1 (and a higher-end N1X) based on ARM, aimed at Windows-on-ARM laptops. A leaked engineering sample and confirmation of collaboration with MediaTek point to a broader laptop push, with Computex 2026 expected for a potential reveal and rumors of HP and Dell PCs. Ongoing RAM shortages continue to influence pricing and availability as these new machines edge closer to launch.

via Gizmodo|

#laptops #n1 #n1x

technology3 months ago•78 min saved

Ex-Windows Chief Praises MacBook Neo, Mourns Surface ARM Era

Former Microsoft Windows chief Steven Sinofsky hails Apple's MacBook Neo as a 'paradigm shifting' computer and uses it to reflect on Windows on ARM history, arguing Windows 8 and Surface RT were early—but not wrong—strategies. He says Neo validates the ARM approach and laments Surface/Windows on ARM’s failure to attract a robust app ecosystem, suggesting with broader developer support the concept could have evolved into a broader family of devices (clamshell, desktop) just as Neo is doing. Sinofsky notes Surface RT resembled Neo in concept and price, and he concludes, 'We were early, but not wrong.'

via Windows Central|

#macbook-neo #steven-sinofsky #surface-rt

technology4 months ago•12 min saved

NexPhone fuses Android and Windows 11 into a PC‑replacing handheld

The NexPhone, finally shipping in 2026, blends Android on the go with Windows 11 that can boot to a full PC mode when connected to a monitor. It uses the Qualcomm QCM6490 (Windows on ARM) with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, a 6.58-inch 120Hz display, and a 5,000mAh battery, with dual-boot options (Windows 11 or Debian). Priced at $549 with a $199 deposit and EU shipping, it includes a USB-C hub and targets as a PC‑replacement smartphone.

via Notebookcheck|

#android #hybrid-device #preorder

technology4 months ago•15 min saved

Surface Pro 12-Inch Review: Small, Cheaper, and Long-Lasting

Microsoft trims the Surface Pro to a 12-inch, fanless form factor that preserves the familiar detachable design and delivers standout battery life at a lower price, but it trades some performance and display polish for an all‑new, smaller package. The Snapdragon X Plus X1P CPU offers adequate light‑use performance and the 12‑inch 2196×1464 90Hz display is sharp, yet the device has limited ports (USB‑C 3.2 only), a 1080p webcam, and uses slower UFS storage. Add-ons matter: a $70 charger and optional keyboard ($150) and Slim Pen ($250) push the total toward — and sometimes past — $1,000. Start price is around $650, with a 512GB model bumping to about $700; a review sample with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD came in at $920 after accessories. It’s a strong secondary device for browsing, media, and light productivity, especially when you value all‑day battery and portability over raw power and upgrade cost.

via CNET|

#battery-life #laptops #surface-pro-12

technology4 months ago•4 min saved

NVIDIA Prepares ARM Laptop SoCs to Take On x86 Rivals

NVIDIA plans to launch consumer ARM-based laptop SoCs (N1/N1X this year, with N2/N2X expected by 2027) built on a 3nm process for Windows on ARM, rolling out via OEM reference designs and AVL/RVL partner programs to compete with Intel and AMD.

via Wccftech|

#arm #laptop #n1x

technology4 months ago•6 min saved

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|

#asus #ces #note-keep-to-five-tags