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Dell 14 Pro PC14255 Review
Design & Build:
- Premium magnesium alloy chassis ensures durability and sleek aesthetics.
- Lightweight at 1.35 kg, 18 mm thick—highly portable like ultrabooks.
- Hinge opens 180°; no 360° rotation, no touchscreen.
- Sturdy and robust; minimal flex under pressure.
Display:
- 14-inch FHD+ (1920×1200) IPS panel, 300 nits brightness.
- Good color accuracy for content creation; blacks slightly greyish.
- Wide viewing angles, thin bezels; suitable for productivity tasks.
Ports & Connectivity:
- Includes HDMI (4K), USB 3.2 Gen1 & Type-A, RJ45 Ethernet, headset jack.
- Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.
- Drawback: Uses proprietary barrel charger, no USB-C power delivery.
Performance:
- AMD Ryzen AI 7 Pro 350 CPU + Radeon 860M GPU + 32GB DDR5 RAM + 512GB NVMe SSD.
- Handles multitasking, 4K video editing, and light gaming efficiently.
- Integrated NPU supports AI tasks like noise cancellation, video upscaling, and Lightroom enhancements.
- Fast storage (3,500 MB/s read/write); effective thermal management.
Battery Life:
- 55 Wh battery lasts 7–9 hours under medium usage; 4–5 hours for heavy workloads.
- 65W charger reaches 50% in ~30 minutes.
Verdict:
- Ideal for content creators and business professionals seeking performance and portability.
- Minor drawbacks: no touchscreen, no OLED display, proprietary charger.
- Price: ~₹1,20,000.
Other Tech Updates
Windows 10 India:
- Official support ends 14 Oct 2025.
- Users must upgrade to Windows 11 or buy Extended Security Updates (~₹5,300/device/year).
- Microsoft 365 apps and Defender will still receive limited updates.
Nu Republic Triphop Backpacks:
- Smart backpacks with USB-A/Type-C charging, water-resistant, anti-theft zippers, laptop compartments.
- Prices range from ₹1,099 (Evo) to ₹2,999 (Nomad).
- Brand ambassador: Abhay Deol.
Qualcomm Snapdragon Launch:
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (Mobile): Fastest mobile SoC, enhanced AI, gaming, and professional video support.
- Snapdragon X2 Elite Series (Windows PCs): High performance, AI acceleration, energy efficient, supports multitasking on thin laptops.
- Devices launch in India in 2026; global OEM partnerships confirmed.
LinkedIn AI Training Expansion:
- Profile data will be used for AI training starting Nov 2025.
- Users can opt out via account settings.
- Previously collected data can be removed with a Data Processing Objection Form.
Nothing/CMF Expansion in India:
- CMF becomes independent, headquartered in India.
- Partnership with Optiemus Infracom for local manufacturing.
- Over USD $100M investment; 1,800+ jobs created in 3 years.
- Aligns with Make in India initiative and aims for global consumer tech presence.
