CHUWI UniBook AI Laptop Debuts at $449

CHUWI has opened pre‑orders for its new UniBook AI laptop, pricing it at $449 after a limited early‑bird discount (regular price $499). The device uses Intel’s Core 3 304 “Wildcat Lake” processor built on the 18A process and integrates a dedicated Neural Processing Unit to run AI tasks such as writing assistance, live transcription and image generation locally. It ships with Windows 11 Pro, 8 GB LPDDR5 memory, a 256 GB PCIe SSD, a 14‑inch WUXGA IPS display (1920 × 1200, 16:10, 100 % sRGB) and weighs about 1.2 kg. Battery life is rated up to 13 hours of video playback, and the laptop offers extensive connectivity including USB‑C, USB‑A, HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet and a TF‑card slot. Marketed as an affordable AI‑enabled alternative to premium notebooks such as the MacBook Neo, the UniBook targets students, professionals and everyday users seeking on‑device AI without a flagship price tag.