Core Viewpoint - The optimism surrounding AIPC (Artificial Intelligence Personal Computer) from manufacturers may not be reliable, as the AI experience that consumers can directly perceive is still immature [6][23]. Group 1: AIPC Market Dynamics - Lenovo's AIPC sales are on the rise, indicating a growing trend in the market [3]. - Intel reported a revenue of $13.65 billion in Q3 2025, marking a 2.8% year-on-year increase, attributed to AIPC demand [4]. - By the end of 2025, Intel expects to supply processors for over 100 million AIPC units [4]. Group 2: Hardware and Software Ecosystem - AIPC integrates a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) alongside traditional CPU and GPU, enhancing AI task execution [2][7]. - The AIPC market is driven by various chip manufacturers, including Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm, each offering unique architectures and capabilities [9][10]. - Microsoft leads the operating system market with its "Copilot+PC" standard for AIPC, requiring a minimum NPU performance of 40 TOPS and 16GB of RAM [11]. Group 3: Consumer Experience and Challenges - Despite high expectations, AIPC's software ecosystem is fragmented, and many productivity applications do not effectively utilize the NPU [5][20]. - Users report dissatisfaction with AI functionalities, citing issues with accuracy and usability [19][20]. - The physical limitations of local devices pose challenges for running high-parameter AI models, impacting user experience [22]. Group 4: Future Outlook - The rapid growth of AIPC is closely tied to the end of support for Windows 10, pushing businesses to upgrade [18]. - The true potential of AIPC may not be realized until the developer ecosystem matures and AI applications become more robust [23][24]. - AIPC penetration is projected to exceed 50% by 2028, indicating a long-term growth trajectory [24].