Unveiling Copilot+ Microsoft’s AI Revolution at CES 2025!

At CES, HP introduced the Omen Max 16, a high-end gaming laptop featuring either an Intel Core Ultra 9 or AMD Ryzen AI 9 processor, along with Nvidia’s latest GeForce RTX 50-series GPUs. This powerful combination provides unprecedented gaming performance and AI acceleration for creative applications. Notably, HP showcased new notebooks tailored for commercial users, such as the ZBook Ultra G1, a portable workstation powered by AMD’s Ryzen AI Max Pro chip. This powerhouse is expected to outperform even the latest Apple M4-equipped Macbook Pros in advanced graphics tasks like 3D rendering, boasting an exceptional OLED display with blue light reduction and the fastest Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for AI workloads.

Additionally, HP capitalized on Intel’s Core Ultra Series 2 processors to introduce the EliteBook X G1i lineup. Lenovo presented their innovative ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 laptop with a rollable screen, expanding the display to 16.7 inches for enhanced productivity. The Yoga Slim 9i, fueled by Intel’s Core Ultra Series 2 processors, features a unique camera under the display, creating a borderless effect and a remarkable 98% screen to body ratio.

Lenovo also delved into portable gaming with the Legion Go S handheld gaming device, utilizing AMD’s Z2 chip in versions compatible with both Windows and SteamOS. Dell revamped its product naming, moving towards a simplified structure under Dell, Dell Pro, and Dell Pro Max, with additional performance tiers within each category. Notably, Dell introduced the Dell Pro 13 Premium, integrating Intel’s latest AI-capable processors in a lightweight design.

Samsung entered the scene with the Galaxy Book 5 clamshell and convertible notebook PCs, catering to small business buyers. The tech industry continues to evolve, with a focus on powerful performance, innovative designs, and enhanced user experiences.

New York is one of the first cities to offer dedicated AI acceleration. Samsung’s latest notebooks showcase the company’s impressive OLED screen technology, running on Intel’s new commercial version of Core Ultra chips. While these notebooks are designed for software developers and AI model designers rather than regular consumers, one of the standout reveals at CES was Nvidia’s Project Digits mini desktop PC. This personal supercomputer boasts a powerful GPU based on Nvidia’s Blackwell architecture and a Mediatek-designed Arm CPU. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang hailed Project Digits as a groundbreaking innovation, catering to a niche market with its specialized Linux operating system, starting at a price of $3,000.

Qualcomm also made waves at CES with the introduction of a new iteration of their Snapdragon X series of Arm-powered processors. These chips have found their way into PCs from major brands like Dell, HP, and Lenovo, driving down the cost of Copilot+ PCs to the mainstream price range of $799 and below. Despite reducing the number of CPU cores to 8, the new chip retains a powerful Neural Processing Unit (NPU), ensuring continued high AI performance in the latest PC applications utilizing the NPU.

Although there are already notable applications leveraging the NPU for AI tasks directly on the PC, such as Microsoft’s Copilot features, Adobe’s creative suite, and video conferencing tools like Zoom and Teams, the full range of AI PC applications is still in development. However, the latest advancements in AI PCs offer substantial performance improvements and enhanced battery life compared to previous generations, regardless of immediate AI requirements.

Given the typical lifespan of PCs ranging from 4 to 5 years, investing in a system with integrated AI capabilities ensures readiness for future applications. Additionally, previews of upcoming AI applications showcased at CES hint at exciting developments on the horizon. Bob O’Donnell, president and chief analyst of TECHnalysis Research, emphasizes the importance of embracing the next generation of computing for long-term usability and staying ahead of evolving technological trends.

Bob O’Donnell is a USA TODAY columnist. Follow him on Twitter @bobodtech.

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