Qualcomm's new 8-core Snapdragon X Plus will drive laptop prices further down

04 September 2024
Expect Copilot+ PCs in the $700 range.

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GregLu, 04 Sep 2024Battery life announced, 10 hours, reality, 1 hour 😂 With t... moreyou know they could just slap a cpu fan on it with good airflow, and it'll perform well right? laptops don't throttle like phones, more so they have higher temperature limits before even reaching the throttle point.

    pl2rts, 04 Sep 2024I dont see the point to talk about gaming on laptops in the... moreRyzen 300 AI can game and do what Qualcomm's Snapdragon X can do, what's your point? they could improve the gaming performance seeing how these will be the new budget friendly laptops.

      Zero, 04 Sep 2024It can do the basics, even emulation, ETA Prime shown that,... moreI dont see the point to talk about gaming on laptops in the first place. Never mind with the types of chips like these

        Zero, 04 Sep 2024They are preparing for Mediatek invasion which likely will ... moreThat's realistically the only thing that'll get people to buy Windows ARM laptops. The battery life is better, but you can't convince most people to pay $1K+ for a platform with considerably less software support, not to mention any type of gaming is basically impossible.

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          • JE$
          • 04 Sep 2024

          There are many ifs and buts with these chips, but if you don't need a powerful GPU and mostly stay in a browser - so the app compatibility isn't an issue - these should be a great deal.

          CPU performance seems to be around Ultra 5/Ryzen 5 level, if not slightly higher.

            grr, 04 Sep 2024the winner is clearly Linux my choice is a KDE microOS wor... moreWhat nonsense are you talking about here?!

            Linux is an OS or kernel.
            KDE is a UI.

            MicroOS isn't an OS.

            What is your Linux of choice Kali, Ubuntu or Suse or ???

              GregLu, 04 Sep 2024I'm aware of the monopoly of QC, sadly, I hope they wi... moreQC is not a monopoly!

              Please learn the definition of the word before using it. It's makes you look foolishly for using it incorrectly.

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                OfficialTRider, 04 Sep 2024I'd rather buy a laptop will dedicate GPU than this. ... moreCompletely different form factor, and the price you list for Dell is a sale price, not a launch/MSRP price.

                It's like comparing last year flagship phone that dropped to ~50-60% of its launch price with fresh new model, of course the old one is a better deal.

                  I'd rather buy a laptop will dedicate GPU than this.
                  How is this better than Dell G15 with intel 13th gen, RTX 4060 (8GB), 32GB RAM with 2TB storage for $1100?

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                    Its Milan, 04 Sep 2024if it's one step down from X plus then it should be named XOr you know, X play

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                      • 04 Sep 2024

                      Lower priced ARM laptops are definitely great. I think they could go even lower tbh. If those are 8 Performance cores, they could make 6 core and 4 core variants too.

                        if it's one step down from X plus then it should be named X

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                          pl2rts, 04 Sep 2024I would imagine these laptops suit maybe for schools for ki... moreIt can do the basics, even emulation, ETA Prime shown that, the issue is the newest games. Even Genshin Impact will run at 30 FPS at best.

                            Tranquillow, 04 Sep 2024I'm just curious about whether Samsung will try its ha... moreBattery life announced, 10 hours, reality, 1 hour 😂
                            With throttle and high temp when used 😁

                              I'm just curious about whether Samsung will try its hand with Exynos equipped Windows tablets. It'll be funny

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                                • 04 Sep 2024

                                the winner is clearly Linux my choice is a KDE microOS works natively without lots of old win32 translations

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                                  • 04 Sep 2024

                                  Q&I times has gone M/S; they're past now. A&A is ahead of them in ARM.

                                  [Qualcomm & Intel]
                                  [Microsoft/Samsung]
                                  [Apple & AMD]

                                    I would imagine these laptops suit maybe for schools for kids to use in class to write and do school work on them while cant be done nothing other on them. Not even suitable for office work. Probably even full version of Exel be too hard for these

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                                      • 04 Sep 2024

                                      They are preparing for Mediatek invasion which likely will break the USD 499 barrier.

                                        kurotsuki, 04 Sep 2024Well... In mobile, they are one of the kings (along with Me... moreI'm aware of the monopoly of QC, sadly, I hope they will have some enquiries from authorities revealing some cripsy details... About how they forced that to maker and in the end, customer with high margin :)

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