Laptops
Acer launches the first Snapdragon 7c powered Chrome OS laptop
Can give up to 14 hours of battery life
Most Chromebooks available right now are powered by an Intel processor. And every Chromebook is powered by Google’s Chrome OS. Now, this monopoly is about to break because Acer has launched a new laptop that’s powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c chipset.
The new Chromebook Spin 513 is powered by a Snapdragon 7c processor, which was launched alongside the Snapdragon 865. It includes an octa-core Kyro 468 CPU built on an 8nm process and integrated Adreno 618 GPU. It has 4GB RAM and 128GB storage.
The Snapdragon 7c is actually Qualcomm’s entry-level offering for laptop processors. But Qualcomm is confident that the loss in computing power is covered up by its exceptional battery life. And true as it holds, Acer says the Spin 513 can deliver up to 14 hours of battery life.
The Chromebook has LTE compatability, making it an excellent portable browsing machine. It has a 13.3-inch screen with Full HD resolution and Gorilla Glass protection. It weighs 1.2kg and has a backlit keyboard. On the ports front, it has two USB-C ports and a USB-A port.
Acer will sell the Chromebook Spin 513 (CP513-1H) from US$ 399 in North America, from February.There’s also an enterprise version available that’ll go for US$ 699. The Enterprise version has added security features for businesses.
Apple’s MacBook lineup has never offered more choice.
From the $599 MacBook Neo to the ultra-powerful MacBook Pro, there’s now a MacBook for almost every kind of user.
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Watch our 2026 MacBook Buyer’s Guide to find your GadgetMatch!
Laptops
The Googlebook is the next evolution of the Chromebook
Notebooks are coming later this year.
Chromebooks did not become the go-to alternative for laptop users on a budget. Given how the market looks today, it could have been a matter of “right place, wrong time.” Today, Google is trying again with the new Googlebook lineup.
The Googlebook is different from the Chromebook. Though both platforms allow Android apps to run natively, the Googlebook will focus more on building a foundation on Gemini Intelligence.
Of course, the Android ecosystem is still a focal point. The Googlebook can run apps from the ecosystem and can connect seamlessly with Android phones. Specifically, users can access their phone’s apps and files directly from the notebook without waiting for transfers.
As for the Gemini part, the Googlebook starts by reinventing the cursor. The new Magic Pointer brings the wonder of Gemini to your mouse. A wiggle of the cursor wakes the software, which contextualizes anything it’s pointed to. For example, pointing at a date will ask you if you want to schedule a meeting. Pointing at two photos might merge the two into an AI-generated mashup.
Additionally, Create a Widget will allow you to customize software to perfectly tailor to your needs. Using Gemini, the Googlebook can collate everything you need on your dashboard.
Currently, there are no official models set to come out just yet. However, Google has confirmed that Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo have committed to bringing out the Googlebook this fall. Naturally, each of these brands will have their own take on lineup, but the one thing uniting them will be a unique glowbar to set them apart from other notebooks.
SEE ALSO: Google, on Android adopting Liquid Glass: “Not happening!”
The ASUS Zenbook A16 is one of the most interesting Snapdragon-powered Windows laptops right now, but how does it actually perform?
After two weeks of traveling to Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Manila, Los Angeles and back to New York, here’s THE Michael Josh covering the Zenbook A16’s battery life, performance, OLED display, and real-world use.
This is the first Windows laptop that feels different.
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