ASUS NovaGo Snapdragon 835 powered convertible laptop announced
ASUS NovaGo, powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chip is the new generation Windows laptop that does not have Intel or AMD chips inside. Strictly made for those who want a laptop for day to day work (without a need for CPU or GPU intensive applications), the NovaGo has up to 22 hour battery life and has over 30 day standby period. NovaGo is the world’s first Gigabit LTE-capable laptop, though we are yet to see any Gigabit LTE networks. Connectivity to LTE networks is by using built-in eSIM.
“Qualcomm Technologies has worked closely with ASUS to usher in a new era of personal computing with the Always Connected Windows on Snapdragon PCs,” said Cristiano Amon, Executive Vice President, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and President, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “The result of this work is ASUS NovaGo, unveiled today, a convertible laptop with leading Gigabit LTE connectivity and battery life that revolutionizes what the personal PC can be for consumers.”
Also joining the stage and supporting the launch was Terry Myerson, Executive Vice President, Microsoft, Windows and Devices Group. “ASUS NovaGo is a full Windows 10 PC, instantly on, always connected, with a week of battery life,” said Mr. Myerson. “With a thin, elegant design and Gigabit LTE, NovaGo is re-imagining what a PC can be and we can’t wait to see what customers will create with them.”
Mr. Shen joined Executive Vice President of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and President, Qualcomm CDMA Technologies Cristiano Amon onstage during the keynote speech of the three-day event. “Today marks the beginning of a new era of personal computing and ASUS is very proud to be paving the way with Qualcomm Technologies and other partners to develop this new landscape for ‘Always Connected’ Windows on Snapdragon PCs. ASUS NovaGo reinvents the concept of laptop connectivity and productivity – it’s the world’s first laptop that is connected anywhere, at any time, with the new Gigabit LTE network; and lasts up to 22 hours on a single charge for beyond all-day battery life,” said Mr. Shen.
ASUS NovaGo Key Features
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset with X16 LTE Gigabit modem
- 8GB or RAM
- 256GB of UFS 2.0 storage
- 13.3″ narrow bezel display, with 78% screen to body ratio
- weight : 1.34 kgs
- Sandblasted Sky Grey finish and diamond-cut edges.
- Up to 22 hour battery life, up to 30 day standby.
- 2x USB Type-C ports, 2x USB 3.1 Type-A ports, HDMI
- Microsoft Windows 10 S operating system
- Support for ASUS Pen with 1024 level pressure sensitive tip
