Why is there a disconnect between PC hardware and Windows?
Windows Central • • technology
Key Points:
- CES 2026 showcased a peak in PC hardware design, with laptops becoming thinner, faster, more efficient, and featuring longer battery life and improved screens, while budget laptops are closing the gap with premium models.
- Lenovo stood out at CES with innovative concept devices like the rollable Legion gaming laptop and the Yoga AIO i Aura Edition, leveraging its position as the world's largest PC brand with estimated 71 million shipments in 2025.
- Other notable hardware highlights included HP's EliteBoard G1a mini PC integrated into a keyboard and ASUS's ROG Zephyrus laptop featuring up to NVIDIA RTX 5090 Laptop GPU.
- Despite the hardware advancements, Windows 11 is facing criticism for its AI integration, particularly Microsoft's
