Updated: July 16, 2020 (December 26, 2017)
Analyst ReportWindows 10 Always Connected Devices
Windows 10 will be available on devices featuring the Qualcomm 835 Snapdragon processor in early 2018. These ARM-based devices may interest organizations that need to securely connect users to the organization and its line-of-business applications regardless of where the user is working. However, the success of “Always Connected” devices will depend on how long the battery lasts, how well the x86 Win32 emulator can run the organization’s legacy line-of-business applications, and cellular data transmission quality and costs.
Gigabit Cellular and Long Battery Life
Generally, an Always Connected device features the following:
- Built-in gigabit cellular (4G LTE) and Wi-Fi for connectivity
- Power-efficient processors such as the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 ARM chipset
- Long battery life
- A thin, light, and fan-less form factor
- Windows 10 S preinstalled.
Although Always Connected devices are designed to easily connect to the Internet, they do not have to be connected. These devices have sufficient resources to run applications locally rather than from a hosted service.
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