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Briefing
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- “Always Connected Devices” – New Windows 10 Asus and HP laptops with ARM-based Snapdragon 835 processor and X16 LTE modem, offering smartphone-like user experience – quick start, long battery life and wireless long-term evolution (LTE) connectivity
- Devices and Features – Asus’ NovaGo is foldable Gigabit LTE laptop with 22-hour battery life or 30-day standby, while HP’s Envy x2 Surface clone offers 12.3-inch, 1920×1280 screen, 20-hour battery life or 29-day standby
- Windows 10 S – Pre-installed operating system that only installs and runs apps from Microsoft Store
- Intel-ARM Compatibility – Contains x86 emulator that allows most 32-bit x86 Intel-based applications to run unmodified on new ARM system, but 64-bit x86 applications will not be compatible
- Next Steps – Microsoft and HP talking to mobile network operators for pricing, data plan availability, among others
- Availability – Devices scheduled for shipping in Spring 2018 with prices still to be determined
- Possible Lenovo Device – Lenovo also working on similar device yet to be revealed
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Accelerator
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Sector
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Information Technology
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Organization
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ARM Holdings Plc, Asustek Computer Inc., Hewlett-Packard Enterprises LLC, Microsoft Corp.
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Source
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Original Publication Date
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December 6, 2017
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