14 DAY TRIAL // Windows 10 on ARM devices are expected to become available this spring, and Microsoft has published the list of retailers that will sell these products worldwide.
At first, only retailers in the US, Australia, China, Italy, France, and the UK will sell Windows 10 on ARM laptops both online and in stores, but at some point in the future, customers in more markets could get them.
Pricing details for each Windows 10 device powered by Snapdragon processors will be announced at launch, and Microsoft says that for more information, customers can reach out to the local retailer.
The following stores will sell Windows 10 on ARM devices in early spring – Microsoft says the first units will go on sale “this calendar quarter” without any other specifics:
| U.S.A – Amazon, Microsoft Stores Australia – Microsoft Stores China – JD.com Italy – Unieuro France – Boulanger, Fnac U.K. – Asus Stores, BT Shop, John Lewis, Microsoft Stores, PC World |
One week of battery life per charge
Obviously, neither Microsoft nor Qualcomm missed this occasion to praise the collaboration for Windows 10 on ARM devices, so the two companies bragged about the new notebooks and the performance they are supposed to provide to customers worldwide.
“Microsoft and Qualcomm Technologies have worked closely with leading PC manufacturers to push the boundaries of what a Windows PC can do and how it performs, while still offering the features and innovative experiences that Windows 10 users expect,” said Matt Barlow, Corporate Vice President of Windows and Devices, Microsoft. “We are thrilled that consumers around the globe can now experience Always Connected PCs to enjoy incredible battery life and great performance.”
Using Snapdragon processors, Windows 10 on ARM devices are expected to provide stunning battery life, with some models said to offer approximately one week per charge. In standby mode, they could reach one month per charge, though it remains to be seen how these figures will compare to real-life stats.