Copilot+ PC laptop

This is a partial review of the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge Copilot+ PC I purchased (they have knocked the prices down now)

Processor - Snapdragon X Elite - 3.4GHz
12-core (X1E-80-100)
It came w/ Windows Home & I upgraded to Pro build 26100.863

*I get the feeling w/ this Samsung Copilot+ PC ARM laptop its “my way or the highway” attitude on it working.
The laptop did install several folders that I didn’t want (probably off One Drive) on the desktop from my LG Laptop, before I un-synced it.

After 3 weeks of my testing it, it bricked.

Several times I got: “Startup repair couldn’t repair your PC”

I did make 2 system image backups & neither worked, the d@&$ “Re-image your computer” on it didn’t see either with a message “Windows cannot find a system image on this computer”
The factory reset didn’t work either with a message @ 35.0% of Applying Image, “failed to install recovery file” (& I tried several times).

When trying to install another ARM OS the darn keyboard froze at “Hit any key” or it would when I finally got to start up the Win11 Install (off a flash drive) after choosing your country no Mouse or keyboard working!

So last week I made a appointment & yesterday I arrived at the Samsung store in Glendale, CA (it was HOT & the traffic was terrible).
The Tec guy took the laptop & said he would wipe it & install new Windows 11 which he did + some other misc. (junk) apps. I waited for it & it took the 2+ hours until I got it back & headed home.
Now only the 2 “Recovery” & a System (EFI) partitions are there but they are all empty afaict.

**Does anyone else have any remarks on theirs?

SmokeMe said:

Does anyone else have any remarks on theirs?

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I have to be honest with you, after reading various reviews, I would “never” buy one.

antspants said:

I have to be honest with you, after reading various reviews, I would “never” buy one.

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is that just the samsung or the arm snapdragon laptops in general?

You might read this topic about Copilot+ laptops:

I think @antspants was remembering that topic when giving you the advice...

andrew129260 said:

is that just the samsung or the arm snapdragon laptops in general?

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Copilot+ laptops, anything running Windows on Arm systems. I have time left but life is too short to have to wait until Microsoft gets yet another system up to scratch.

Most reviews say the same thing but I think this article made me just think, why bother.

Kees said:

You might read this topic about Copilot+ laptops:

7 vital details to know before buying a Windows Copilot+ laptop

Interesting Read https://www.pcworld.com/article/2382750/7-vital-things-to-know-before-buying-a-windows-copilot-laptop.html

www.elevenforum.com

I think @antspants was remembering that topic when giving you the advice...

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Sure, that article nailed it, but there are other reviews that say the same thing if not more damming stuff. Google has results

That's a fair assessment. I agree with that article.

I am excited for whats to come. I think for a first gen product it's pretty decent and polished so far considering.

The main reason I want them to do well is the battery life. The battery life in most windows machines is awful. Or to get good battery you need to fiddle with multiple settings etc.

I don't care much for the AI stuff, its the battery life I think is the main reason people would probably want one.

You wouldn’t buy one if you were a regular gamer, and I agree, what is to come may be a lot more appealing and without a doubt will be pretty impressive, but that takes me back to my original statement; Life is short.

Here is the ZDNet review of this laptop