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2020 in Laptops: The Biggest News, Coolest Tech, and Most Innovative Designs

2020 in Laptops: The Biggest News, Coolest Tech, and Most Innovative Designs 363c3a

These are the products and announcements that shaped laptops in 2020 4o4o21

By Jamshed Avari | Updated: 24 December 2020 08:34 IST

2020 in Laptops: The Biggest News, Coolest Tech, and Most Innovative Designs

Highlights

Both Intel and AMD refreshed their U platforms, prompting new launches
Not all the concept devices shown at CES 2020 have translated to reality
Ultraportables and gaming laptops continue to see high demand

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What is the best laptop of 2020? With a huge shift to working and learning from home, laptops have played a major role in keeping us all on track in 2020. In India, we've seen enormous demand across all segments for most of this year, leading to shortages of some popular models and significant interest in sales online. Of course there have also been plenty of new launches from every major manufacturer, and full platform refreshes from the leading U and GPU companies. We've seen a few companies being innovative, and of course pushing for thinner and lighter designs. There have even been a few highly experimental concepts, with folding or bending screens. 456z4u

Here's a look back at the most important developments in the laptop market over the course of 2020, both in India and on the global stage. These picks include some of the most interesting designs and groundbreaking hardware that will shape our expectations for the future, as well as products that had the potential to make a splash in the market.

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold and and ThinkBook Plus 3t3g53

Kicking off 2020, available for purchase right now in some parts on the world.

Lenovo also showed off the on sale in India already.

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Dell Ori and Duet concepts 15725o

Also at CES 2020, Dell had its own experimental devices on display. The Concept Ori had a folding 13-inch screen while the Concept Duet opens up to reveal a second screen in place of the keyboard and trackpad. No specifications were disclosed, and neither of these devices has turned into something commercially viable over the course of 2020. Of course, who knows what Dell might have in store for 2021.

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Intel Horseshoe Bend concept 592w1y

One of the most radical folding laptop concepts of 2020, Intel's Horseshoe Bend prototype has a huge 17.3-inch screen and a kickstand. With a gentle curve, the screen feels like a single flowing surface even when bent. It can be propped up in landscape mode or used partially bent like a laptop. The body is 7mm thin and the ‘Tiger Lake' architecture-based U does not require active cooling. None of Intel's partners have so far introduced devices that look or feel anything like this, but it could still happen.

Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo and ROG Zephyrus G14 2o2p3q

Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Super GPU, optional 300Hz screen, and dual NVMe SSDs in RAID 0, this model sits right at the top of Asus' gaming portfolio.

The unique ‘AniMe' lid, with over a thousand white mini-LEDs. You can display custom artwork and animations, as well as useful information. It features a custom-tuned AMD Ryzen 4000-series U and up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 GPU. Other than the unique lid, the Zephyrus G14 has grabbed attention for its trim size and low weight.

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Xiaomi Mi Notebook 14 series e6m1r

Review) are stylish slim-and-light models, and true to the brand's usual reputation, offer pretty good value for money.

The company tried to set a design trend by ditching webcams in favour of slim screen borders, but international models to India next year.

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Nokia Purebook X14 2n4117

Although the MarQ Falkon Aerbook, earlier this year, to much less fanfare.

Intel Tiger Lake and Lakefield architectures 2a234z

With its updated 10nm process and most models also get Intel's brand new Xe integrated graphics. Performance is said to be “more than a generational increase”, and the addition of AI acceleration should help in tasks that are now becoming more commonplace.

Also this year, Intel unveiled its emerging form factors. They're already available as part of the 10^th Gen Core lineup, with the nondescript tag “Intel Core processors with Intel Hybrid Technology”.

AMD Ryzen 4000 series 4t6p6v

For years, Ryzen 4000 series for laptops can take on Intel's top-end offerings today. The Ryzen 4000 U-series for slim laptops and H-series for gaming and high-performance models have been used by all major brands including Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, and Lenovo. As AMD's market share has risen, and multiple models have been launched even in India, where supplies have been tight due to high demand.

MacBook Air and MacBook Pro with Apple M1 SoCs 5g2o32

Of course not been a problem for anyone with everyday requirements. In fact, many people won't even know that anything different is going on under the hood.

Behind the scenes, this is the result of an absolutely massive engineering effort, and will reshape the entire PC space in the years to come. tried for years to make a dent in Intel and AMD's market, but it takes a juggernaut like Apple to really get the ball rolling. Judging by the responsiveness, battery life, and raw performance that these new MacBooks offer, it seems likely that other companies will renew their interest in ARM-based laptops.

Microsoft Surface Neo 6c6a61

Originally revealed in late 2019, the Windows 10X, a special version of the operating system with a whole new UI optimised for this kind of use case. The two 9-inch screens, stylus, snap-on keyboard, and 360-degree hinge were meant to allow for productivity on the go. A hybrid Intel ‘Lakefield' U was selected for its low-power optimisations.

Unfortunately, the “Holiday 2020” launch window has now ed, and development of the Surface Neo. We don't know exactly what went wrong; if it was because of Corona affecting development schedules, or whether Microsoft will ever ship some version of this vision, but it stands out as an ambitious idea, at least.

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