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HP Elite Folio vs. Microsoft Surface Pro X: Battle for the best ARM on Windows machine
If you are looking for the best Windows on ARM PC, these are the two best options on the market, but which one is better?
Windows on ARM is slowly catching up with the pace this year. We saw HP launching the Elite Folio, a 2-in-1 laptop powered by the Snapdragon 8cx Gen2. But it's unlike any ARM-based Windows laptop that we've seen in a while, thanks to its vegan leather exterior. In our review, we rated it as the best Windows on ARM PC, but how does it stand up against Microsoft’s Surface Pro X? Both run on almost identical chipsets and you also get a convertible form factor, but which one is better?
Does the HP Elite Folio have 5G?
HP Elite Folio is being billed as the "Always Connected PC". Does that mean Elite Folio can use 5G, 4G and other networks? We answer.
HP launched its Elite Folio convertible in January this year. The highlight of this hybrid HP computer is its use of an ARM-based processor -- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2. The company says the presence of Qualcomm Snapdragon compute platform makes it an "always connected PC (ACPC)". Wait, does the ACPC tag mean it supports cellular connectivity and more specifically 5G? Yes, HP Elite Folio can connect to the 5G networks and that’s not all. It’s also backward compatible to 4G LTE and 3G networks as well.
Samsung's affordable ARM-based Galaxy Book Go laptop leaks once again
Samsung's unannounced Galaxy Book Go is expected to launch soon powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7c and Snapdragon 8cx.
Samsung hosted another Galaxy Unpacked event yesterday where it announced new laptops, including the Galaxy Book Pro series and the Galaxy Book Odyssey. However, the company did not announce the previously leaked ARM-based Galaxy Book Go device. We now have new information about the product along with unofficial press renders, giving us a more detailed look at the upcoming laptop.
Acer Spin 7 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 launches as India’s first 5G laptop
The Acer Spin 7 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 chipset that offers support for 5G connectivity.
The Acer Spin 7 has officially landed in India becoming the first laptop offering 5G connectivity. Powered by Qualcomm’s 2nd-gen Snapdragon 8cx, the laptop comes in a sleek magnesium-aluminum alloy body with a 2-in-1 design. It is noteworthy that none of the telecom operators in India have started rolling out 5G connectivity in the country, and it is expected that it will stay the same through the course of 2021. This essentially means that owners need to rely on 4G connectivity.
Qualcomm’s next-gen Snapdragon 8cx chip could rival Apple’s M1 Silicon
Qualcomm is testing new ARM chips for Windows laptops and 2-in-1 devices that could include new faster high-end cores. Read on to know more!
With Apple going strong with its in-house ARM-based chipset for its Mac products, it seems that Qualcomm will finally pull up its socks. The chipset maker is reportedly working on a new platform for Windows notebooks and 2-in-1 devices, a successor to the second-generation Snapdragon 8cx.
Sophos' Intercept X security solution is coming to Qualcomm's always on, always connected PCs later this year
Sophos' Intercept X security solution is coming to Qualcomm's Snapdragon compute platform PCs later this year.
In September last year, Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 compute platform for next-gen always on, always connected 5G PCs. It featured minor improvements over the original platform, with support for Qualcomm's FastConnect 6800 mobile connectivity subsystems, an integrated Snapdragon X24 modem for 4G LTE support, and the option to include a discrete Snapdragon X55 modem-RF system for 5G NR support. Qualcomm has now partnered with Sophos to bring its Intercept X endpoint protection solution to 5G PCs powered by the Snapdragon compute platforms.
Qualcomm reportedly working on a successor to the Snapdragon 8cx
Qualcomm is reportedly preparing to introduce a new high-end ARM chip that will attempt to compete with Apple’s M1 processor.
Qualcomm is reportedly working on a new high-end ARM chip with the model name Snapdragon SC8280. While few details are available, we're hoping that this will be Qualcomm's answer to Apple Silicon, which the Cupertino company debuted in its most recent MacBook lineup to rave reviews.
Microsoft releases x64 app emulation in preview for Windows 10 on ARM
Microsoft has announced that x64 app emulation is now available to test for Windows 10 on ARM PCs, including the Surface Pro X.
Microsoft has announced that x64 binary emulation is now available in preview for Windows 10 on ARM PCs. If you’re part of the Windows Insider Program, you can download and install the new update.
Qualcomm announces the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 for "Always On, Always Connected" 5G PCs
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 compute platform is a new chip designed for Always On, Always Connected, fanless 5G PCs.
In 2018, Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 8cx compute platform, the company's highest-end chipset aimed not at smartphones or tablets but rather laptops. The Snapdragon 8cx was actually Qualcomm's third attempt at designing a chip for consumer PCs, following the Snapdragon 835 and Snapdragon 850. In conjunction with Microsoft, Qualcomm has been working to create a new class of ultraportable laptops called the "Always On, Always Connected" PC; these "ACPCs", powered by either the 835, 850, or 8cx compute platforms, are extremely thin and light, generally fanless, support cellular connectivity, and feature all-day battery life—hence "Always On, Always Connected." Today, Qualcomm unveiled the second-generation of its Snapdragon 8cx compute platform for next-gen ACPCs.
Lenovo announces the Yoga 5G 2-in-1 laptop with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx and $1499 price tag
The new Lenovo Yoga 5G 2-in-1 is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx powered laptop with 5G support and a price tag starting at $1,499.
At the Snapdragon Tech Summit in 2018, Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 8cx — a new mobile platform designed for Always On, Always Connected PCs. Devices with the new chip were expected to hit the market late last year and, as expected, Microsoft unveiled the Snapdragon 8cx powered Surface Pro X in October last year. Along with the Surface Pro X, the chip can also be found on the Samsung Galaxy Book S and now, it's making an appearance on the Lenovo Yoga 5G 2-in-1 convertible.
[Update: More Colors] Microsoft Surface Pro 7, Surface Laptop 3, and ARM-powered Surface device leak ahead of official launch
Evan Blass has shared renders of the Microsoft Surface Pro 7, Surface Laptop 3 and the ARM-powered Surface ahead of their official launch tomorrow.
Microsoft is holding a launch event in New York City tomorrow, looking to unveil new Surface-branded hardware in the form of tablets and laptops. Of particular interest within these releases is a "Surface Pro" device that is said to come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx SoC that will allow Windows to run smoothly on an ARM device. While we can patiently wait for a few hours for the launch event, those hungry for new information will be glad to know that Evan Blass has shared renders of the ARM-powered Surface, the Microsoft Surface Pro 7 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop 3.
Qualcomm will unveil cheaper SoCs for Windows 10 on ARM laptops, at least 4 Snapdragon 8cx devices
A Qualcomm executive revealed they plan on new laptop platforms for cheaper Windows 10 on ARM devices and to release at least 4 Snapdragon 8cx devices.
Last week at Computex, Qualcomm finally showed the world how its new Snapdragon 8cx mobile platform performs in real-world benchmarks. The 8cx was announced back in December during Qualcomm's Snapdragon Tech Summit, but we didn't have a good idea about how well the platform fares against Intel chips because Qualcomm only shared the raw specifications and a few technical demonstrations. Now that we have a better idea about its performance, we're finally starting to learn more about the product's commercial availability in laptops. Furthermore, Qualcomm may be preparing to launch new, cheaper mobile platforms to bring Windows 10 on ARM laptop prices down to the $300 Chromebook level.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx boasts great battery life and performance in new Windows 10 benchmarks
Qualcomm's upcoming laptop-grade SoC, the Snapdragon 8cx, does really well in new battery life and application performance benchmarks for Windows 10.
At the Snapdragon Tech Summit back in December, Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 8cx, the company's premium mobile platform for the next generation of "Always On, Always Connected" PCs. Nearly 6 months later at Computex in Taipei, Qualcomm is finally ready to share the first battery life and performance metrics for the new mobile platform. The Snapdragon 8cx boasts impressive battery life and performance numbers in a new set of PCMark benchmarks for Windows 10. Here's what to expect when the first "Always On, Always Connected PCs" with Qualcomm's latest SoC launch early next year.
Qualcomm partners with Lenovo for "Project Limitless" - A Snapdragon 8cx Windows 10 Laptop with 5G Connectivity
Smartphones may be the first with 5G, but Qualcomm and Lenovo's "Project Limitless" will bring us a 5G Windows 10 laptop powered by the Snapdragon 8cx.
The stage is set for 5G to enter the mainstream. With the first 5G networks in the United States, Europe, and South Korea going live, we're slowly entering a new era of mobile connectivity. We've seen companies race to be the first to build 5G networks and 5G smartphones, but in the near future, we're going to see the first laptops with 5G connectivity. Today, Qualcomm and Lenovo announced "Project Limitless," the first Windows 10 laptop PC with the 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx will power the next premium Always On, Always Connected PCs
Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 8cx Compute Platform, their next laptop-class platform built on a 7nm process for Always on, Always Connected PCs.
Qualcomm is best known among our readers for their Snapdragon mobile platforms, but over the past two years, the company has worked to expand into the laptop space by introducing a new class of product: the Always On, Always Connected PC. Nearly two years ago to this very day, Microsoft and Qualcomm announced a partnership to get Windows 10 on ARM running on "premium-tier" Snapdragon mobile platforms. We later learned that the company's existing Snapdragon 835 mobile platform would be the first to support Windows 10 on ARM. In the middle of 2018, Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 850, a mobile platform designed specifically for Windows on ARM. At this year's Snapdragon Tech Summit, Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 8cx, a new mobile platform tier designed to power premium Always On, Always Connected PCs shipping late next year.