13 devices that utilize the best of the Windows 10 October 2018 Update

[Steve Clarke]

Today we’re sharing 13 awesome Windows 10 PCs from our partners Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, Huawei, Lenovo, MSi and Samsung that light up with the Windows 10 October 2018 Update.
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There’s always so much to choose from with Windows 10 PCs – from a range of different form factors, to the best Windows features like Windows Hello, Windows Ink, Cortana and more. Take advantage of the new experiences and capabilities in the Windows 10 October 2018 Update like the Your Phone App that lets you snap a pic on your Android phone and see it on your PC, or design PowerPoint slides with a digital pen.

The features in this release provide modern solutions for on-the-go, ever-changing lifestyles. Helping you make the most of every second, minute, hour and day. Features that provide ways to help you pursue your passions, make better connections with those you care about, and give you back some time.

Here are a few of the great Windows 10 PCs that light up with the Windows 10 October 2018 Update:

1. Acer Swift 5
2. Acer Nitro 5
3. ASUS ZenBook Flip 14 UX461
4. ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412
5. Dell Inspiron 14 5000 2-in-1
6. Dell XPS 13 2-in-1
7. Huawei Matebook X Pro
8. HP Spectre X360 13 and HP Spectre X360 15
9. Lenovo Yoga C630
10. Lenovo Yoga Book C930
11. MSi P65
12. Samsung Odyssey Z
13. Samsung Notebook 9 (2018)

• The Acer Swift 5 provides the optimum size, shape and style, weighing in at only 2.14 pounds with a sleek magnesium-lithium cover and distinct charcoal blue color. Power through everyday tasks, watch videos or surf the web with Intel’s latest 8th Generation Core i7 processor and tackle things on your to-do list with your digital assistant Cortana. Utilize the power of Windows Hello with the integrated fingerprint reader for more secure logins on the Swift 5, available from Amazon.com starting at $929.99.

• With powerful features at an affordable price, the Acer Nitro 5 is designed with casual gamers in mind. It’s powered with an AMD CPU and GPU, and keeps cool with Acer NitroSense. Game with intensity at every angle with a full IPS display and break the sound barrier with Acer’s TrueHarmony meets Dolby Audio Premium sound. Available today at BestBuy.com with Acer Elite Tech Support, starting at $719.99.

• The ASUS Zenbook Flip 14 UX461 is a creative powerhouse with an 8th Generation Intel i7 quad-core processor and the ability to create on-the-go with its convertible design. A 360-degree ErgoLift hinge and touchscreen with ASUS Pen lets you design in tablet mode or laptop mode on its 14-inch FHD display. With up to 13 hours of battery life and weighing just 3.1 pounds, the Zenbook Flip 14 is ultra-portable to keep you productive all day long. Get yours today from Amazon.com starting at $849.99.

• Enjoy expansive visuals on the ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412, which features ASUS NanoEdge Bezels, allowing a 14-inch Full HD display to fit into a typical 13-inch laptop. With an 0.8-inch aluminum profile that converts to a portable tablet or laptop seamlessly, the VivoBook Flip 14 transforms to the way you want to work. Get creative with the ASUS Pen and have more secure logins with one touch with Windows Hello. Available starting at $749.99 on Amazon.com.

• Enjoy an expanded screen great for work or sharing with the Dell Inspiron 17 7000 2-in-1. Experience new Windows features like Modern Standby that allows you to resume and login instantly and get work done faster with Intel’s latest 8th Generation i7 Core processor. Log in with one touch using the integrated fingerprint reader with Windows Hello technology, and ask Cortana a question from across the room with the far-field microphone. Available today starting at $1,099.99 from Dell.com.

• The Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 is elegant at every angle, with a 360-degree hinge that allows you to work in four flexible positions: tablet, tent, laptop and stand modes with up to 8th Gen processors. Turn thoughts into actions with Windows Ink that allows you to capture notes, make edits and create content with the Dell Active Pen. Enjoy password-free sign-ins with Windows Hello using one touch or your face for recognition. Available today from Dell.com starting at $999.99.

• Creativity comes in a powerful form with the HP Spectre X360. Create and play for up to 16 hours while doing 4K video editing, drawing or note-taking with Windows Ink, 3D rendering and more. Choose from the 13.3-inch or 15.6-inch models powered by Intel’s latest 8th Generation Core Processor and security options like HP’s privacy screen and one-touch logins with Windows Hello. Available today at HP.com, with the 13.3-inch model starting at $949.99.

• The Huawei Matebook X Pro opens new horizons with its FullView design, a 91 percent screen-to-body ratio ideal for watching movies and videos in 4K. It’s powered for creativity with the latest 8th Generation Intel Core Processors and VR-ready graphics, with a full 10-point touchscreen with anti-fingerprint coating. With up to 15 hours per charge, the Matebook X Pro can get you through a full workday and beyond. Packed with great Windows features like Cortana and Windows Hello for more secure logins, you can get the Matebook X Pro today on Amazon.com starting at $1,199.99

• Lean, light and crafted from premium aluminum, the Lenovo Yoga C630 WOS (Windows on Snapdragon) 2-in-1 convertible offers smartphone-like integrated LTE Advanced Pro connectivity and up to 25+ hours of local video playback thanks to the power-efficient architecture of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 Mobile Compute Platform. Get creative with the optional Lenovo Pen and use the laptop as your canvas or notepad, with drawing and editing capabilities with Windows Ink. The Yoga C630 WOS starts at $849.99 in the U.S. and will be available from Lenovo.com and other retailers starting November 2018.

• Lenovo’s Yoga Book C930 rewrites the rules of mobile productivity and creativity as the world’s thinnest and lightest dual-display laptop including a display built with E Ink. The versatile E Ink screen serves as a keyboard, notepad and eReader. It’s ultraportable at just 9.9mm at its thinnest when closed and has up to 10-hour battery life and a Precision Pen for easy sketching and inking on either screen. Starting at $999.99, the Yoga Book C930 will be available this from Lenovo.com and select retailers.

• The MSI P65 is for the creator in all of us. Whether you’re a video editor, music producer or artist, the P65 keeps up with whatever you want to do. Multi-task with up to three external monitors with HDMI, mini DisplayPort and Thunderbolt 3 ports for the best 4K resolution output and a fingerprint reader for one-touch logins with Windows Hello. Create and play for up to nine hours with its 15-inch True Color 2.0 screen and the power of Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDID GeForce GTX 1070 graphics. Available from Adorama starting at $1,499.99

• Samsung’s Notebook Odyssey Z lets you game anytime, anywhere, with Intel’s i7 Hexa-Core processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX1060 graphics that allow for the best 4K performance and rendering in 3D. Its slim design is ready to game wherever you go and is packed with features like Windows 10’s refreshed Game Bar, native streaming capabilities through Mixer and support for Xbox Play Anywhere titles. Get $100 off now through Oct. 15 on Samsung.com.

• Work hard and play hard with the Samsung Notebook 9 (2018). At just over two pounds, the Notebook 9 (2018) is a lightweight convertible with full 15-inch HDR-ready screen and built in far-field microphone. Windows Hello offers more secure logins with a fingerprint reader and Intel’s latest 8th Gen Core i7 Mobile Processor to power you through the day. Get $100 off Oct. 7-13 on Samsung.com.

Now is a great time to take advantage of everything the Windows 10 October 2018 Update has to offer with a new Windows 10 device! You can see even more options for a new Windows 10 device that best suits your needs with Windows Help Me Choose, an interactive tool on Windows.com that makes it easy to find the best PC that meets your needs. To check out even more great Windows 10 devices from our partners, and to discover what the Windows 10 October 2018 Update has to offer with free demos and workshops, visit your local Microsoft Store in-person or online. You can also visit this blog post to learn more about what’s new in the Windows 10 October 2018 Update. You can even get a free consultation from our expert Service Advisors to determine if your device is eligible for the update, or help set up and customize a new device.



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