Microsoft's Mini AI PCs Are on the Way: A New Era of Desktop Computing

"AI-powered mini PCs arrive at CES 2025. Learn how Copilot Plus is transforming the desktop."
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Microsoft's Mini AI PCs Are on the Way: A New Era of Desktop Computing
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is upon us, and this year, Microsoft is poised to make a significant splash in the desktop PC market. Following the successful introduction of Arm-based Copilot Plus laptops, the focus shifts to bringing the power of AI to the desktop. The Rise of Copilot Plus Mini PCs Mini PCs are set to become the new battleground for AI-powered computing. Asus, a leading PC manufacturer, has already taken the lead with its upcoming NUC 14 Pro AI, a compact powerhouse featuring a dedicated Copilot button. This device, strikingly similar in size to Apple's Mac Mini, showcases the increasing integration of AI capabilities into the very fabric of desktop hardware. Joining the fray is Geekom, announcing three new mini PCs at CES. Notably, two of these models will be Copilot Plus compatible: one powered by AMD's Strix Point CPUs and another leveraging Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite processor. This marks a significant step for Qualcomm, expanding the reach of it…