Clever companions: AI-supported laptops for the first time at u:book

u:book gives all members of the University of Vienna access to high-quality and affordable laptops that are specially tailored to the digital requirements of students and employees. This time, devices from top manufacturers HP, Dell, Acer, Lenovo, Apple and Asus are included.

The latest devices with future-proof equipment

u:book already focused on sustainability last year. In this sales period, more than half of the products offered also carry the u:book sustainability label. This is only awarded to laptops that meet the strict criteria of EPEAT Gold certification.

Now, the service is going one step further and offering the latest AI-assisted laptops for the first time. Alexander Berndl-Weber, who is responsible for the technical workflows in the u:book team, is excited about this development: “These laptops have many advantages, especially in the stressful everyday life of a student. With the help of artificial intelligence, the devices can significantly extend the running time and greatly increase the computing speed. The laptops also offer personalised learning experiences by adapting to the user’s habits.”

All this is available from u:book at an affordable price: with its brand new Acer Swift 14 AI, Acer is offering a versatile and powerful device for just 1,299.00 euros (including operating system). The AI-supported laptop can multitask complex tasks such as programming, data analysis and graphic design. It is equipped with a brand new AI processor (Neural Processing Unit, NPU) that performs AI calculations exclusively and can provide up to 18 hours of internet browsing without a power cable – an ideal companion for a long day at university.

The ThinkPad T14s ARM is the first Copilot+ certified laptop from Lenovo. It is available from u:book at a price of 1,729.00 euros (including operating system). The 14-inch display shows strong and vibrant colours and is particularly suitable for demanding graphics work. The brand-new Snapdragon X Elite processor delivers top-level computing performance with a battery life of over 18 hours. The AI support learns from the users’ work patterns and can thus automate processes. This makes complicated programming tasks, translations and the creation of graphics much easier.

“Digital learning platforms, interactive multimedia content and virtual collaboration have become an integral part of university life,” says Sara Curtis, who is responsible for the areas of marketing and communication in the u:book team. “When selecting products, we therefore make sure to keep pace with the latest developments without losing sight of the sustainability aspect.”

Participate and win!

A raffle is being held to mark the start of the sales period: u:book, together with ACP, HP, Acer, Dell and Asus, is giving away some really cool prizes:

• a versatile HP ProBook 465 G11
• a high-resolution Acer CB2 monitor
• a practical Dell speakerphone
• an Asus wireless keyboard and mouse set

To the competition and the terms and conditions

All models, specifications and prices can be found in the u:book shop during the sales period:
ubook.at/shop/