Dynabook launches Portégé X40-M Windows 11 laptop with advanced AI


Dynabook Americas, Inc. has launched the latest model in its premium Portégé series. The 14-inch Portégé X40-M, equipped with Intel Core Ultra processors and enhanced with advanced AI capabilities, starts at $1,499.
James Robbins, General Manager at Dynabook Americas, emphasized the enduring popularity of the Portégé series, stating, "The Portégé X40 has been a top seller for years. With the latest enhancements, we continue to strengthen its position as a key enabler of business efficiency." The new model integrates Intel’s latest processors and Copilot AI technology, ensuring that it remains at the forefront of technological advancements.
Dynabook Tecra A40-M and A60-M: New Copilot AI-enhanced Windows 11 laptops with Intel Core Ultra processors


Dynabook Americas, Inc. has announced the release of its latest professional laptops, the 14-inch Tecra A40-M and the 16-inch Tecra A60-M. These new models, both of which have a starting price below $1,300, are equipped with Copilot AI and Intel Core Ultra processors, aiming to enhance productivity for professionals and educators.
The Tecra A40-M operates on Windows 11 Pro and is available with various Intel Core Ultra processors, including Series 1 H28, Core Ultra 5 135U, Core Ultra 5 145U, Core Ultra 7 155U, Core Ultra 7 165U, Core Ultra 5 135H, Core Ultra 5 145H, Core Ultra 7 155H, and Core Ultra 7 165H. It supports up to 64GB of LPDDR5 5,400MHz memory and features Intel Arc Graphics, with a minimum requirement of 16 GB dual-channel memory. The 14-inch WUXGA display (1920x1200) offers optional touch functionality, and storage options include PCIe NVMe SSDs up to 2TB.
Panasonic Connect TOUGHBOOK 40 Mk2 launches with Intel Core Ultra and new AI capabilities


Panasonic Connect today announced a major upgrade to its rugged TOUGHBOOK 40 laptop series. Dubbed the TOUGHBOOK 40 Mk2, it marks the company's first venture into Intel Core Ultra processors. This new generation features up to 16 cores and incorporates the latest CPU, GPU, and NPU advancements.
The TOUGHBOOK 40 Mk2 is designed to enhance productivity and efficiency, particularly for users in demanding fields such as law enforcement, federal agencies, and utility companies. Its NPU offers up to 143 percent faster performance on AI-driven applications and 73 percent quicker generative AI tasks compared to previous models. The integration of these processors also reportedly enables up to 40 percent lower power consumption during AI-enhanced collaborative activities.
Intel surpasses 500 AI models on Core Ultra processors


Today, Intel announced it has successfully optimized over 500 AI models to run on the new Intel Core Ultra processors. These AI-friendly PC chips are equipped with capabilities that enhance AI experiences, provide immersive graphics, and optimize battery life.
This milestone highlights Intel's dedication to advancing client AI through significant investments in AI transformation, framework optimizations, and robust AI tools like the OpenVINO toolkit. The array of 500 models, deployable across CPU, GPU, and NPU, spans various sources such as the OpenVINO Model Zoo, Hugging Face, ONNX Model Zoo, and PyTorch. These models encompass a wide range of local AI inferencing applications, including large language models, diffusion, super resolution, object detection, image classification, segmentation, and computer vision.
All-new LG gram Pro and expanded LG gram laptops coming in 2024 -- these thin and light Windows 11 devices are sure to excite


LG is expanding its acclaimed laptop lineup in 2024 with the introduction of the LG gram Pro series and updated LG gram models. These Windows 11 devices are engineered to deliver a blend of top-tier performance and portability.
The LG gram Pro series introduces two flagship models, the LG gram Pro (16Z90SP) and LG gram Pro (17Z90SP), alongside the versatile LG gram Pro 2-in-1 (16T90SP). The 16Z90SP model features a 16-inch WQXGA+ OLED display, offering an impressive 400 nits brightness and a refresh rate of 48-120Hz (VRR). Weighing just 1,199g for the integrated GPU (iGPU) version and slightly more for the discrete GPU (dGPU) model, these laptops are powered by Intel Core Ultra 7 processors, with storage options including dual SSDs up to 1TB (Gen4 NVMe).
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