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Dell reveals Snapdragon-powered Inspiron 14 laptop and it’s amazing value
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Dell and Intel go together like jelly and ice cream, so it was surprising today to see Dell launch an ARM-powered Windows laptop complete with Inspiron branding.
Anew versionof the Inspiron 14 gives users the option to configure the Windows 11 laptop with a QualcommSnapdragon 8cx Gen 2.
AMD and Intel options are available, but the price tag for the Snapdragon model is quite intriguing because of the price. It’s only $499 in the United States, while the Intel-powered (12th-Gen i7) version is $649 and the AMD option (Risen 7 5825U) is $549.
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We’re still waiting on a potential UK release date and price, but it’s available to buy across the pond now. It’s quite a breakthrough in terms of price for an ARM laptop, so let’s hope it comes to the UK with a similarly reasonable tag.
.@Delljust launched the#Snapdragon8cx Gen 2 powered Inspiron 14: its first-ever Snapdragon powered laptop. Equipped with@Windows11, and built for on the go users, it packs up to 16 hours of hi-def streaming. 💯https://t.co/GNe2ksAvKlpic.twitter.com/Wn8rcYa5n3
Granted the 8cx Gen 2 is a 2021 processor, and has since been succeeded by theGen 3, which appears in laptops like the Lenovo ThinkPad X13, which came out last summer.
However, Dell reckons it can deliver the best of a smartphone and laptop with a power-efficient processor, 16 hours of HD streaming from the battery and no need for a loud, space-hogging fan. The presence of a dedicated AI processor means support for some handy Windows 11 skills like the ‘Studio Effects’ webcam feature.
It’s backed by the Adreno 690 GPU, 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD. There’s a full HD 14.0-inch display with a 60Hz refresh rate and a 65W Type-C USB power adapter too. Overall, it sounds like it could be a great option for students.
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Chris Smith is a freelance technology journalist for a host of UK tech publications, including Trusted Reviews. He’s based in South Florida, USA. …
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