Sharaf DG has launched a new category of Windows PCs – Copilot+ PCs, in Dubai. Microsoft together with MNA partners such as Asus, HP and Lenovo unveiled the Copilot+ PCs. “These devices are set to revolutionize both work and creativity with their unparalleled performance and innovative AI capabilities,” said Karin Belbelian, Director of Category Management – Consumer Sales Organization at Microsoft. “Equipped with advanced NPU silicon, Copilot+ PCs significantly enhance productivity, creativity, and security, making them the most powerful AI PCs available.”

Karin highlighted the collaboration with Asus, HP, Lenovo, and Microsoft Surface, which brings a diverse range of devices tailored to meet users’ unique needs and elevate their computing experience. “The Copilot+ PC is designed for productivity-focused users who require premium, lightweight hardware with long battery life. It helps save time and enables more efficient work.”

“Sharaf DG is leading the Copilot+ PCs market, designed to set new benchmarks with the largest range of Copilot+ PCs,” said Nilesh Khalkho, CEO, Sharaf DG. Ifham Khalid, Sales Lead, Devices and Creativity – Middle East and Africa at Microsoft, said, “People in UAE are quick to adopt any new technology that is introduced globally. We are excited to see how consumers in the UAE will use Copilot+ PCs and their advanced AI capabilities to increase productivity and creativity in their daily lives. We are collaborating with Sharaf DG to showcase the capabilities of Copilot + PCs inside their stores, including our flagship experiences at Dubai Mall and City Centre Deira. Discover a wide selection of Copilot+ PCs and benefit from the expertise of our trained specialists at Sharaf DG, ready to showcase the full potential of these remarkable devices”.

Key Features of Copilot+ PCs:

1. A New AI Era: Copilot+ PCs are the fastest and most intelligent Windows PCs ever created. Featuring advanced Neural Processing Units (NPUs) capable of performing over 40 trillion operations per second, these PCs set a new benchmark for speed and efficiency.
2. The Neural Processing Unit (NPU) is a third processor in the computer designed to process large amounts of data in parallel, performing trillions of operations per second. It excels at providing lightning-fast, high-bandwidth AI in real time and frees your CPU and GPU up for other tasks
3. NPUs are built for intensive workloads that otherwise would deplete CPU and GPU performance. This uniquely enables us to offload our next-gen AI features to the NPU without sacrificing the overall performance, battery life, or thermals of the device.
4. NPU performance is measured by TOPS or trillions of operations per second. Copilot+ PCs have 40+ TOPs, making them the most powerful NPUs on the market with remarkable efficiency in handling AI tasks. This is particularly crucial for a notebook PC running on battery.

AI-Driven Features: The exclusive Windows 11 on Copilot+ PCs includes:

1. Cocreator: An AI tool that allows users to sketch and create images using text prompts directly in Paint.
2. Image Creator: Generate customized images and apply artistic styles to existing photos using AI-powered edits.
3. Live Captions: Instantly translate any video or audio content from 44 languages into English.
4. Windows Studio Effects: Enhance your video calls with creative filters, portrait lighting, eye contact features, portrait blur, and voice focus.

Lenovo announced its newest additions to its Lenovo Yoga and Lenovo IdeaPad portfolios at Lenovo Innovation World 2024, designed to enhance user productivity and creativity through the power of AI. Models include additions to the Lenovo Copilot+ PC portfolio. These new products promise to revolutionize the way consumers create, ideate, and produce, offering a seamless blend of performance and user-centric features.

The products—announced at Lenovo’s special event in Berlin—include:

1. The all-new Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15″, 9), an Intel Evon Edition Copilot+ PC1 powered by Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2), the product of a multi-year collaboration with Intel. The Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 (14”, 9), Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 (15”, 10) and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 (13”, 10), Copilot+ PCs1 powered by AMD Ryzen processors
2. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x (14”, 9) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 (14”, 9), powered by Snapdragon X Plus 8-core processors
3. Lenovo Creator Zone, a software suite that allows creators to use natural language to ideate and generate images locally with the power of AI

These products are the latest examples of Lenovo’s commitment to leading the industry in providing cutting-edge technology, exceptional user experiences, and enhanced creativity and productivity to consumers around the globe.

“At Lenovo, we are focused on our commitment to bringing Smarter Technology for All. Our announcement of Lenovo Yoga and Lenovo IdeaPad devices and solutions embodies this commitment,” said Jun Ouyang, Lenovo’s Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Consumer Business Segment, Intelligent Devices Group. “These new products are designed to be more personalized and empower their users by stimulating creativity, increasing productivity, and fitting in seamlessly into the increasingly dynamic, tech-centric lives that they lead.”

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15”, 9) is expected to be available starting September 2024 starting at 1399 €. The Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 (14”, 9) is expected to be available starting September 2024 starting at 1699 €. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 (14”, 9) is expected to be available starting September 2024 starting at 999 €.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x (14”, 9) is expected to be available starting September 2024 starting at 899 €. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 (15”, 10) is expected to be available starting October 2024 starting at 699 €. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 (13”, 10) is expected to be available starting October 2024 starting at 699 €. Lenovo Creator Zone is expected to be available starting October 2024 with support for the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i, with support for other Lenovo Yoga devices to follow.

Acer today unveiled the Project DualPlay gaming laptop concept at its next@acer global press conference in Berlin, Germany. This Predator concept embraces the latest gaming trends, unleashing a new dimension of versatile and shared PC gaming experiences that converge in one powerful device.

Project DualPlay pushes the boundaries of gaming on-the-go, offering players more ways to enjoy their favourite AAA titles. The cutting-edge design features a vast touchpad that doubles as a built-in detachable wireless controller. Players can easily wield the wireless controller from its electromagnetic lock by simply placing two fingers on the release button located on top of the keyboard. This action also triggers the two high-fidelity, 5-watt pop-out speakers to emerge from the sides of the laptop, immersing players in heart-pounding audio that brings every scene to life.

For multiplayer enthusiasts, Project DualPlay allows another player to jump in on the action. Whether it’s a first-person shooter, multiplayer online battle, sports, or fighting games such as Capcom Street Fighter 6, Project DualPlay elevates gaming control and experiences to new heights. The detachable controller can be further separated into two joysticks that are perfect for head-to-head combat on the next evolution of the Street Fighter series and can instantly transform the laptop into a battle station. This feature also provides gamers with the flexibility to switch seamlessly between keyboard and controller gaming, and to adapt to different playing styles and game genres.

The new gaming laptop concept creates an electrifying atmosphere that fuels gamers’ passion. The device is wrapped with customizable 360-degree dynamic RGB lighting on the keyboard, screen bezels, and wide trackpad area to add to its visual appeal. The mesmerizing light show extends even further to the infinity mirror lighting bar at the backside and the detachable controller’s joysticks, dazzling players during gameplay.

With Project DualPlay, the Predator brand is innovating the gaming laptop market. The concept represents a bold step forward in gaming innovation, promising to deliver unique experiences and engagements for gamers of all levels.