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Microsoft introduces first-ever 'Always Connected PCs' from Asus and HP

At the Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit, Microsoft unveiled the first Windows 10 PCs, which will be powered by Snapdragon processors. The first PC will be the ASUS NovaGo, which is a convertible laptop, and the HP ENVY x2 convertible tablet.

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At the Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit, Microsoft unveiled the first Windows 10 PCs, which will be powered by Snapdragon processors. The first PC will be the ASUS NovaGo, which is a convertible laptop, and the HP ENVY x2 convertible tablet.

Terry Myerson, Executive Vice President at Windows and Devices Group says, “Last year at this time, I was with many of our hardware partners at the WinHEC event in Shenzhen, China, where we painted a new vision for connected computing with built-in LTE connectivity, devices that are instantly on and battery life that went beyond hours into days and weeks. We also set a goal for us to begin delivering on this promise within one year.”

ASUS NovaGo will be the first Gigabit LTE laptop with superfast download speeds allowing users to download a 2-hour movie in just 10 seconds. It features a 13.3-inch HD display and will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Mobile PC platform with X16 LTE.  Also includes up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage along with a battery which offers 30 days of standby and 22 hours of active use. Connectivity features include two USB 3.1 ports, a HDMI port, and a microSD reader. The 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage variant will start at $599 while the 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage variant will be priced at $799.

On the other hand, the HP ENVY x2, an Always Connected PC, features a slightly smaller 2-in-1 with a 12.3-inch display. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC and comes with up to 8GB of RAM, and up to 256GB of storage. It offers 4G LTE2 and Wi-Fi along with up to 20 hours of active use battery life. No details regarding the price has been announced.

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