Microsoft has a stricter definition of what constitutes an artificial intelligence (AI) PC compared to Intel, as per a report. For the Windows maker, an AI PC requires a powerful processor such as the Intel Core Ultra for enabling AI capabilities, software-based Copilot capabilities, and a dedicated Copilot key in the keyboard, as revealed by an Intel executive. The last requirement is considered a strange one, as this disqualifies PCs that come with a dedicated AI processor, GPU, and a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU), but not the Copilot key from the AI PC category.

Todd Lewellen, Head of the PC ecosystem at Intel spoke with The Verge in a press briefing and elaborated upon the matter. He said, “Our joint aligned definition, Intel and Microsoft, we’ve aligned on Core Ultra, Copilot, and Copilot key. From an Intel perspective, our AI PC has Core Ultra and it has an integrated NPU because it is unlocking all kinds of new capabilities and functions in the AI space. We have great alignment with Microsoft, but there are going to be some systems out there that may not have the physical key on it but it does have our integrated NPU.”

The difference in opinion between Microsoft and OEM manufacturers can give rise to a tricky situation as the Windows maker is one of the biggest players in the AI space, and with a hold on the operating system, it can be one of the definitive voices of which PCs may or may not get the on-device AI features it develops.

An easy solution is for OEMs to simply include the Copilot key, like most Windows-powered PCs already have a dedicated Windows key. However, this would exclude some in-between devices that have already launched with required hardware capabilities but no Copilot key.

For instance, the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 which is available in the market and features Intel’s Core Ultra processor and its AI Boost NPU would not be considered an AI PC in Microsoft’s eyes. But, based on a newsroom post by Intel which says an AI PC “has a CPU, a GPU and an NPU, each with specific AI acceleration capabilities”, as well as Lewellen’s words, it fulfils all requirements of an AI PC. What becomes of such PCs is not known. Notably, Microsoft unveiled its Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 for businesses recently, and as the tech giant labels it the company’s first AI PCs, they feature Intel Core Ultra as well as a dedicated Copilot key.

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Samsung Galaxy Book 4 was launched in India on Friday, March 22. This model joins the Galaxy Book 4 Pro, Galaxy Book 4 360, and Galaxy Book 4 Pro 360 that were introduced in the country in February this year. Unlike the previous models though, the new laptop is not powered by the Intel Core Ultra processors. However, the Galaxy Book 4 comes with its own set of AI-backed features that is said to help with several tasks like photo remastering or video editing. It is available for purchase in the country in two colour options and several CPU and RAM variants.

Samsung Galaxy Book 4 price in India, availability

The Samsung Galaxy Book 4 is listed on the Samsung India website with a starting price of Rs. 70,990 for the Intel Core 5 CPU and 8GB RAM option, while the 16GB RAM variant with the same processor is available at Rs. 75,990. 

The Intel Core 7 variant of the Galaxy Book 4 is only offered with 16GB of RAM and is priced at Rs. 85,990. All variants are offered in Grey and Silver colours and are currently available for purchase on the Samsung India website, leading online stores, and select retail stores. 

Samsung announced in a press note that customers buying the Galaxy Book 4 can avail of bank cashback offers worth Rs. 5,000 or get an upgrade bonus of up to Rs. 4,000. Students making a purchase will also be eligible for an additional 10 percent discount. Buyers can also opt for a no-cost EMI option of up to 24 months.

Samsung Galaxy Book 4 specifications, features

The Galaxy Book 4 sports a 15.6-inch full-HD (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) LED anti-glare screen. It comes with up to Intel Core 7 processor 150U CPU paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 512GB of NVMe SSD storage, which is expandable to up to 1TB. It comes pre-installed with Windows 11 Home.

The laptop features an AI-backed Photo Remaster tool, which allows users to restore old images or even revive low-quality images. It can be used to alter elements in an image like removing unwanted light and shade. The device also has an inbuilt Galaxy Video Editor.

Users can connect their Galaxy smartphones to experience better webcam quality with the Samsung Galaxy Book 4. The feature uses the camera sensor on a Samsung Galaxy smartphone as the webcam, instead of the 720p inbuilt camera. This feature was first announced by the company in January this year.

The Galaxy Book 4 is backed by a 54Wh battery with support for 45W charging via USB Type-C port. The laptop also supports Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity. For security, it has a fingerprint reader. It also packs one HDMI, two USB Type-C, and two USB 3.2 ports alongside one microSD card reader, one audio jack and one RJ45 (LAN) slot.

The body of the Galaxy Book 4 weighs 1.55kg and measures 35.66cm x 22.91cm x 1.54cm in size.

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HP Envy x360 14 was launched on Wednesday as the company’s latest addition to its x360 series of laptops. The laptop is equipped with a 14-inch OLED screen and is powered by an Intel Core Utra CPUs along with a neural processing unit (NPU) that is claimed to optimise battery usage by up to 65 percent compared to its predecessor. It is also the first HP laptop to debut in India with a dedicated Microsoft Copilot button that invokes Microsoft’s AI chatbot on Windows 11.

HP Envy x360 14 price in India, availability

HP Envy x360 14 price in India starts at Rs. 99,999 and the laptop is available in two colour options — Atmospheric Blue and Meteor Silver. It will be available for purchase via HP’s online store, HP World stores. Details of memory or storage variants are yet to be announced by the company.

According to the company, customers who purchase the Envy x360 14 will receive a Creators Sling Bag at no additional cost. The laptop is also expected to be available for purchase via e-commerce platforms as well as online and offline retail partners. 

HP Envy x360 14 specifications, features

The HP Envy x360 14 runs on Windows 11 Home out-of-the-box and sports a 14-inch 2.8K (2,880 x 1,800 pixels) OLED touch screen (with optional HP MPP2.0 Tilt Pen input) that is IMAX certified and has a variable refresh rate that ranges between 48Hz and 120Hz. It will also be powered by up to Intel Core Ultra 7 processors paired with 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD drive. 

Connectivity options on the HP Envy x360 14 include Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. The laptop is equipped with two USB Type-A ports, two USB Type-C ports, an HDMI 2.1 port, and a 3.5mm combo audio jack.

According to the company, the HP Envy x360 14 features a 5-megapixel camera with HDR support and temporal noise reduction along with a manual shutter. It is also equipped with dual array digital microphones and two speakers that are tuned by Poly Studio.

Sensors on board the Envy x360 14 include an accelerometer, gyroscope, and an IR thermal sensor.  It packs a 3-cell 59Whr battery that is claimed to offer up to 10 hours and 30 minutes of battery life, and can be charged to 50 percent within 30 minutes, using a 65W USB Type-C power adapter. It measures 313.4×218.9x17mm and weighs 1.39kg.

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Intel launched its AI PC Acceleration Program in October 2023 to connect independent hardware and software vendors with the company’s resources. On Tuesday, the company announced two more initiatives under the umbrella programme. The first initiative is called the AI PC Developer Program which is aimed at software developers, and a separate initiative for independent hardware vendors that will be added to the programme. The PC chip maker believes the programme will enable the developers to gain a better understanding of Intel’s ecosystem and a better proficiency in developing tools for the era of AI PCs.

In a newsroom post, Intel’s Vice President and General Manager of Client Software Ecosystem Enabling, Carla Rodriguez said, “We have made great strides with our AI PC Acceleration Program by working with the ecosystem. Today, with the addition of the AI PC Developer Program, we are expanding our reach to go beyond large ISVs and engage with small- and medium-sized players and aspiring developers. Our goal is to drive a frictionless experience by offering a broad set of tools including the new AI-ready Developer Kit.”

This expansion of the company’s AI PC Acceleration Program will now focus on helping software developers easily adopt new AI technologies at scale. Intel will be providing access to tools, workflows, AI-deployment frameworks and developer kits featuring Intel Core Ultra processor to both software developers and vendors.

Intel will help independent hardware vendors prepare, optimise, and enable their hardware for the chipmaker’s AI PCs. Upon qualifying its criteria, partners will be given access to Intel’s Open Labs which will provide technical and co-engineering support early in the development phase of their hardware solutions and platform. The programmes have been designed to serve both as a learning arena and as a partnership with the developers and hardware vendors to create solutions for Intel.

The company claims it has already onboarded 150 hardware vendors around the world into the AI PC Acceleration Program. Interested people can register on its website for more details and to participate. Intel also highlighted that it intends to bring more than” 300 AI-accelerated features to market through 2024 with Intel Core Ultra processors across 230 designs from 12 global original equipment manufacturers.”

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HP Omen Transcend 14 was launched in India on Wednesday, April 3. It was initially unveiled in January during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024. The laptop gets a compact design with a 14-inch 2.8K OLED display with up to 120Hz variable refresh rate and is said to be the world’s first to be equipped with audio tuned by HyperX. The gaming laptop is backed by an Intel Core Ultra processor that comes with an inbuilt Neural Processing Unit (NPU), and is paired with an  NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU.

HP Omen Transcend 14 price in India, availability

The HP Omen Transcend 14 is priced in India at Rs. 1,74,999 for the Shadow Black colour option, while the Ceramic White variant is listed at Rs. 1,75,999. The laptop comes with a free HyperX bag alongside a HyperX mouse and headset. It is currently available for sale in the country via Amazon, HP India website, and offline HP World Stores.

HP Omen Transcend 14 specifications, features

The HP Omen Transcend 14 carries a 14-inch 2.8K (2,800 x 1,800 pixels) OLED display with up to 120Hz refresh rate. It comes with Low Blue Light protection and edge-to-edge glass. The laptop packs an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor paired with a dedicated Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU with 8GB GDDR6 VRAM. It is equipped with 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM, and 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD storage. The laptop is pre-installed with Windows 11 Home.

Featuring an HP True Vision 1080p full-HD IR camera, the HP Omen Transcend 14 also comes with integrated dual-array digital microphones and dual speakers tuned by HyperX Audio with support for HP Audio Boost and DTS X Ultra. The laptop also carries a full-size, four-zone RGB backlit keyboard with a lattice-less translucent sky printed keycaps that’s also a world’s first according to HP. 

HP has crammed a 71Wh battery into the Omen Transcend 14 laptop with support for 140W wired fast charging via USB Type-C port. It also supports Intel Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity. The gaming laptop has two USB Type-C ports, two USB Type-A ports, one HDMI 2.1 port, and one headphone/microphone combo jack. It measures 31.3cm x 23.35cm x 1.69cm in size and weighs only  1.63kg.

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Microsoft Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 are expected to launch with Arm chips in May, as the company continues its push to add new AI features to its operating system for desktop computers and laptops. The firm is said to be confident that its upcoming Surface laptops for consumers — expected to be equipped with Arm processors from Qualcomm, unlike their recently launched Intel counterparts — will be powerful enough to beat Apple’s powerful MacBook that runs on its latest 3nm Apple Silicon processor.

Citing sources familiar with the company’s plans, The Verge reports that Microsoft is planning to show off the capabilities of the Snapdragon X Elite chip that is expected to power the consumer versions of the company’s upcoming Surface laptop models at its upcoming event in May. The company is said to be confident that its laptops with Qualcomm’s Arm processor can beat Apple’s M3-powered MacBook Air in CPU and AI tasks.

In addition to the upcoming laptops’ performance, Microsoft is also said to be quite optimistic about the ability of Windows AI PCs to emulate x64 apps so that they can run on Arm computers. The company reportedly expects its x64 app emulator to offer better performance than Apple’s Rosetta 2 for Mac computers with M1, M2, and M3 series chips.

As per the report, this big gain in performance will also be accompanied by features that will be available on Windows on Arm devices. These laptops and computers will have features like the AI Explorer feature that uses the neural processing unit (NPU) on the Snapdragon chip to view a timeline and retrieve activity done on the computer over a period of time.

Windows on Arm laptops will also get access to other features that will be part of these AI PCs — this also applies to upcoming Arm computers, according to the report. These include the ability to create images using AI models, background blur tools using Windows Studio Effects, and personalised Copilot results based on data from the same computer.

Even streaming videos on Windows on Arm computers could son get better thanks to a new AI-powered feature that is reportedly being developed by Microsoft. We can expect to learn more about these laptops at the company’s next AI-centric event on May 20.

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HP claims that the Omen Transcend 14 is their portfolio’s lightest and slimmest laptop. I was able to try out the laptop for about a week and was truly impressed with what it could do.

HP Omen Transcend 14 price in India

The HP Omen Transcend 14 is available in two colour options in India. The Shadow Black option costs Rs. 1,74,999, whereas the Ceramic White variant costs Rs. 1,75,999. Only one variant is available in India, which is equipped with the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H CPU and the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU.

The matte finish on the laptop does attract a lot of fingerprints

You get the laptop, some paperwork, and a 140W charging brick in the box.

HP Omen Transcend 14 Review: Design and display

HP has done a great job with the design of the Omen Transcend 14. At first glance, it doesn’t look like a gaming laptop at all. It’s slim at up to 0.79 inches, compact, and weighs about 1.6 kg. There are no flashy bits or RGB strips on the outside. We received the Shadow Black option, which has a matte finish and uses an aluminium chassis. There’s no flex anywhere, and everything feels solid. However, the matte finish does attract some fingerprints.

There’s minimal branding on the laptop

You get rounded edges and plenty of ports as well. The Omen logo is on the lid, and a ‘Designed and built for winning’ slogan is on the thin ledge right behind the display hinges. Apart from that, there is no other branding on the outside.

Underneath, the laptop has two large intake vents for the dual fans. You’ll also find the bottom-firing dual speakers at the bottom. However, the output grilles are on the front edge. You have the exhaust ports at the back, where the thin ledge is. The display hinges sit a bit forward, which keeps the heat away from the display and the keyboard.

The rear edge also gets an HDMI 2.1 port and a USB Type-C 3.2 (Gen 2) port, which can be used for charging or connecting to a display.

The rear port placement is quite useful when gaming

The HP Omen Transcend 14 has more ports on the sides. You get dual USB Type-A 10Gbps ports on the right edge, whereas the left edge houses a Thunderbolt 4 with a USB Type-C port and a combo audio jack. That’s all the ports you get on the laptop, and it’s plenty. A 1080p web camera sits at the top bezel around the display alongside the IR sensor for facial recognition. You get slim side bezels, but there’s a noticeable chin at the bottom with the Omen logo.

The laptop offers up to 120Hz refresh rate

Now, let’s talk about the display. The HP Omen Transcend 14 has an amazing display. It’s a 14-inch 2.8K resolution OLED panel that offers up to 120Hz refresh rate, 16:10 aspect ratio, HDR support, up to 500 nits brightness (HDR mode), and IMAX certified. The colours, blacks, and contrast are amazing. HP claims that the panel supports 100 percent DCI-P3 colour gamut and I believe them. However, it gets a glossy reflective coating thanks to the Gorilla Glass protection, which can be annoying if you’re using the laptop in a well-lit room or outdoors. Apart from that one nibble, the Omen Transcend 14’s display is truly impressive.

I enjoyed watching content, especially HDR videos on the display. You’ll also enjoy playing games on the laptop as the panel has a 0.2ms response time. Try sitting in a dark room to avoid the glare, though.

HP Omen Transcend 14 Review: Keyboard, Speakers, Touchpad, and Camera

As soon as you look down from the brilliant display on the HP Omen Transcend 14, you’ll see the first hint that suggests this is a gaming laptop. You get a full-size 4-zone RGB keyboard that is different from most laptop keyboards.

The keyboard design is inspired by HyperX keyboards

The keycaps use zero-lattice translucent sky printing that lets the RGB lighting surround the keys. HP says this is the world’s first gaming laptop with a lattice-less sky-printing RGB keyboard, and I, for one, haven’t seen this on any other laptop. It is comfortable to type on and has enough key travel despite not having enough gap between the keys. RGB lighting can be configured using the Omen app.

The keyboard design is inspired by HyperX keyboards, which is why you’ll find the HyperX logo below the keyboard on the left side. It is also because the audio is tuned by HyperX. Talking about the audio, the speakers on the laptop offer good sound and have some bass as well. I’d have personally liked them to be louder, but it should be plenty indoors.

The audio quality on the laptop isn’t bad, but it could’ve been better

Below the keyboard, you’ll find a fairly large Precision trackpad. It worked well and offers support for multitouch gestures as well. It was nice to have a big trackpad on a gaming laptop.

The trackpad supports multitouch gestures

Moving on to the web camera, the HP Omen Transcend 14 has a 1080p camera that works well in all kinds of lighting conditions.

The webcam works well and doesn’t make a lot of noise in well-lit conditions

The laptop also uses the built-in NPU to improve camera performance. You also get Intel AI Boost, which helps in broadcast/meeting tools such as OBS studio.

HP Omen Transcend 14 Review: Specifications and software

While the Omen Transcend 14 is not equipped with the best in the industry, it still packs powerful innards. The laptop has the latest Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor with up to 4.8 GHz clock speeds and up to 15W TDP. You also get a built-in Neural Processing Unit (NPU) that helps bring some camera and other minor enhancements to the laptop. The chipset is paired with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU that gets a max 65W TGP. You get 8GB of GDDR6 video RAM, 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM (soldered), and 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 storage.

HP has packed a 71 Wh 6-cell battery inside, which supports fast charging via the 140W USB Type-C power adapter. HP claims that the charger can offer up to 50 per cent charge in 30 minutes, and during my review, the numbers were around the same. For wireless connectivity, HP has provided Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 on this unit. In terms of software, there’s Windows 11 Home with some HP software baked in, such as the Omen Gaming Hub that lets you adjust keyboard lighting zones, change power modes, and so on.

HP Omen Transcend 14 Review: Performance and gaming

While it may not perform as well as a high-end gaming laptop, you will be surprised by what this little fellow can do. The HP Omen Transcend 14 is an excellent laptop for creators and gamers who want a compact, portable alternative to big, heavy gaming laptops.

I was able to easily get 60fps+ in most games

While the laptop doesn’t have the best of the new Intel Core Ultra SoCs, it still packs a punch. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is decent enough for all kinds of tasks and even some heavy gaming. I obviously ran some benchmarks on the laptop just to find out how good it is, and here are the results. On PC Mark 10, the laptop scored an overall score of 6262. Individually, it scored 8949 on the Essentials test, 8145 on the Productivity test, and 9145 on the Content Creation test. The folks over at PC Mark 10 recommend a score of 4,500 or higher for a PC that you can use for content creation, editing, productivity, and light gaming, and the HP laptop scores much higher.

We also ran Cinebench R23 on the system and got a single-core CPU score of 1684 and a multi-core score of 13997. If you’re looking for excellent gaming performance from a CPU, its single-core score should ideally be above 1,000. As you can see, the HP performed pretty well here. I wasn’t able to run the 3DMark benchmarks as I didn’t get enough time, but I’m sure it would’ve given a very favourable score. 

From the numbers and my personal experience playing Marvel’s Spider-Man on the laptop with no drop in frame rates and finishing the game, the HP Omen Transcend 14 performed well. I tried a couple more games and constantly got over 60fps. It is an excellent slim and compact machine for playing games for someone who is on the move a lot. The laptop does heat up quite a bit when gaming, but the fans kick in as soon as you launch a game and keep the heat away from the keyboard. The rear edge, where the exhausts sit, is very hot to touch, and we’d recommend that you leave the laptop to sit idle on the desk for a bit after finishing a long gaming session.

The rear exhaust vents work well to keep the heat away from the keyboard area

The 2.8K OLED display is also a treat for playing games on. Marvel’s Spider-Man looked wonderful on the laptop, with excellent colours, deep blacks, and good contrast. However, in most cases, the games won’t be able to use the full display resolution as that’s just too much for the laptop to handle. I’d recommend running games at full-HD+ resolution, where the laptop can easily offer 60+ frames per second even with the graphics settings dialled up all the way.

HP Omen Transcend 14 Review: Battery life

Now, gaming laptops are known to have terrible battery life, but things are a little bit different on the HP Omen Transcend 14. While gaming in battery power mode, I’d get anywhere from 1 to 2 hours of battery life out of the laptop. It’s best to play games with the AC adapter plugged in, though. When not gaming, the laptop provides about 5 hours of battery life with normal usage such as browsing, web streaming, and some work. I’m sure you can squeeze more out of the laptop by reducing the brightness, turning off the RGB lights on the keyboard, switching to 60Hz, and using the Balanced power mode in Windows 11.

HP Omen Transcend 14 Review: Verdict

The new HP Omen Transcend 14 is an excellent gaming laptop for its size. It has enough power to run most games and is portable enough to carry anywhere in a backpack. And that’s not all, as the laptop can also be used for creative work such as video editing and content creation. You also get a great IMAX-certified 2.8K resolution OLED display and a decent battery life. The keyboard and the touchpad are also pretty good on the laptop.

If you’re looking to purchase a compact and light gaming laptop that can also be a creative work machine, the HP Omen Transcend 14 is a great buy at the price. It really transcends what a slim laptop can do.

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Asus is all set to release the ZenBook Duo 2024 (UX8406) laptop next week in India. Ahead of the official launch, the Taiwanese electronics maker has started taking pre-bookings for the dual touch screen laptop. The Asus ZenBook Duo was initially showcased during the Consumer Electronics Show in February. It is equipped with up to Intel Core Ultra 9 processor and backed by a 75Whr battery. The Asus ZenBook Duo comes with dual 14-inch full-HD+ OLED displays, a detachable keyboard, and a built-in metal kickstand.

The Asus ZenBook Duo will be launched in India on April 16 at 12:00pm IST. Asus has started pre-bookings for the laptop through the company’s exclusive stores, Asus eStore, Amazon, and Flipkart. Customers pre-ordering the new laptop can avail benefits worth Rs. 20,398 for just Rs. 1. This bundle includes the Asus ProArt Mouse (MD 300), a two-year warranty extension, and three years of local accidental damage protection. The pre-booking will be open until April 15.

The price details of the Asus ZenBook Duo 2024 have not been announced by the brand yet, but it is currently shown with a starting price tag of Rs. 1,59,990 for the Intel Core Ultra 5 variant with 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. 

As mentioned, the Asus ZenBook Duo was first unveiled during CES 2024. The dual-screen laptop runs on Windows 11 Home and comes with two OLED touchscreens and a detachable full-size keyboard with a touchpad. It includes an inbuilt metal kickstand and a 180-degree hinge. The laptop features dual 14-inch full-HD+ OLED displays with Dolby Vision support, up to 500 nits brightness, and 91 percent screen-to-body ratio. Users can expand the display to 19.8 inches.

The Asus ZenBook Duo is configurable with up to AI-powered Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor alongside Intel Arc GPU, up to 32 GB LPDDR5x memory, and up to a 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. It supports the Intel Evo platform and is backed by a 75Whr battery. The battery is claimed to offer up to 13 hours of usage on a single charge. It comes with a 65W charger that is claimed to offer up to 60 percent battery with just a 49-minute charge. It offers Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3connectivity, as well as a 1080p web camera.

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Dell XPS 16, XPS 14, Alienware m16 R2, and Inspiron 14 Plus laptops have been refreshed with the latest Intel Core Ultra processors in India. The gaming and consumer portfolio by Dell now comes with a range of AI-based features for enhanced performance and efficiency. The Dell XPS models and the Alienware gaming laptop come with up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 graphics, while the Inspiron 14 Plus runs on Intel Arc GPU.

Dell XPS 16, XPS 14, Alienware m16 R2, Inspiron 14 Plus price in India

Dell XPS 16 (9640) starts at Rs. 2,99,990 in India, while the XPS 14 (9440) has a starting price tag of Rs. 1,99,990. Dell’s Alienware m16 R2 (7440) price begins at Rs. 1,49,999, while the Inspiron 14 Plus comes with a price tag of Rs. 1,05,999.

The updated laptops will be available across the company’s official website, DES, and other retail outlets in the country. The Dell XPS models will go on sale starting April 25, while the Alienware m16 R2 and Inspiron 14 Plus are currently available for purchase.

Dell XPS 16, XPS 14 specifications

The Dell XPS series comes with several AI-based features including Copilot in Windows 11 and Touch Function Row. The latter assists in switching between media and function keys. The Dell XPS 16 is the most premium option in the lineup and it can be configured with up to Intel Core Ultra 9 series processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 graphics. It is claimed to offer higher performance than the previous XPS 15 model. Meanwhile, the smaller Dell XPS 14 supports up to Intel Core Ultra 7 series processors alongside up to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU.

Dell XPS 16 features a 16.3-inch 4K+ (2,400×3,840 pixels) OLED display while the XPS 14 gets a 14.5-inch OLED screen with a 3.2K+ resolution. The display on both laptops offer a refresh rate of up to 120Hz and Dolby Vision. Further, the company’s Eyesafe technology reduces harmful blue light and optimises eye comfort. The frame of the laptops is made of aluminium with the display receiving Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The laptops feature a glass touchpad with haptic feedback.

The laptops get 3D stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos and Waves MaxxAudio tuning. The Dell XPS 14 has a 8W quad-speaker design and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity while the Dell XPS 16 has a 10W quad-speaker design along with Wi-Fi 7 connectivity. They sport a full-HD (1080 pixel) Webcam as well.

Dell has packed a 99.5Whr battery on the XPS 16 with support for 130W fast charging via USB Type-C port, whereas the Dell XPS 14 houses a 69.5Whr cell and gets a 60W charger.

Dell Alienware m16 R2 specifications

The gaming-focused Alienware m16 R2 runs on Windows 11 Pro and features a 16-inch QHD+ (1,600 x 2,560 pixels) display with 240Hz refresh rate, 300 nits peak brightness, and 16:10 display. It is compatible with up to Intel Core Ultra 9 185H CPU and up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU with a TGP of 140W and a total performance power of up to 175W. It packs up to 64GB dual channel DDR5 memory and up to 8TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD storage option.

Dell Alienware m16 R2 offers a 14 percent larger touchpad than the previous models. It also gets a full-HD webcam equipped with IR for facial recognition, and HDR support. The laptop supports Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos technologies and features Alienware’s Cryo technology for thermal management during intense gaming sessions. It offers Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity as well.

The Alienware m16 R2 features a new Stealth Mode feature that allows users to set the performance of the machine to Quiet mode by pressing Fn + F2. This turns off the AlienFX lighting and changes the keyboard backlight to white.

It houses a 90Whr six-cell lithium-ion battery with support for 240W GaN or 280W standard AC charging options. It measures 23.5×249.4×363.9mm and weighs around 2.55 kilograms.

Dell Inspiron 14 Plus specifications

The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus runs on Windows 11 and features a 14.0-inch 2.2K(1,400×2,240 pixels) display with 16:10 aspect ratio and 300 nits brightness. It can be configured with an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H CPU alongside an Intel Arc GPU paired with 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD storage.

Dell has equipped the Inspiron 14 Plus with a full-HD Webcam, a backlit keyboard, and a fingerprint reader with Windows Hello support. It also includes a touchpad. The laptop packs a 64Whr battery coupled with 100W charging.

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Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2024 kicked off January 13 for all shoppers, bringing some exciting deals on a host of products and devices. The sale is providing discounts on smartphones, laptops, gaming consoles, PC accessories, speakers, smartwatches and more. The Amazon sale also features deals on different Android tablets. The week-long sale offers discounts on tablets from top brands like Samsung, Nokia, Lenovo and more. Tablets with large displays, Wi-Fi connectivity, and long battery life are listed for sale now. The sale will end on January 19.

During the Great Republic Day Sale 2024, the Wi-Fi+4G version of Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 with 4GB RAM + 64GB storage is priced at Rs. 13,890, down from its listed price of Rs. 14,999. Meanwhile, the Nokia T21 is available for a discounted price tag of Rs. 14,519, down from its original price tag of Rs. 20,999. 

SBI card holders can get an instant 10 percent discount on credit card and EMI transactions. Amazon Pay ICICI credit card users can avail additional cashback and get around 2,200 welcome rewards on purchases. Interested buyers can also get exchange offers, EMI options, and coupon discounts over and above the sale price of select products on the original MRP.

Here are some top deals on tablets priced under Rs. 20,000 that you might want to check out as part of the ongoing Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2024.

Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 the best foldable phone you can buy in India right now? We discuss the company’s new clamshell-style foldable handset on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.

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