As the first Snapdragon-powered PC available, the ASUS NovaGo has a lot riding on it. When Qualcomm and Microsoft teamed up to make connected PCs, they promised devices that would remain always on, always online and provide access to the apps you need to work on the go. So far, parts of that puzzle are missing — like eSIM support from carriers. But that hasn’t stopped the first wave of laptops, starting with the $599 NovaGo, from trying to leave their mark. It’s meant to deliver the benefits of smartphone-like connectivity and battery life in a laptop, but unfortunately also highlights the limits of an unproven platform.
Hardware
Let’s be real — the NovaGo isn’t the prettiest. There’s nothing much to say about its staid black-on-gray color scheme, and it doesn’t have sexy, skinny sides, although I appreciate its sturdy build. It doesn’t help that it’s heavier than most ultraportables too.
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