Microsoft seems to be pushing the envelope with its latest gadget – the Minisforum UH125 Pro mini PC, which curiously features a physical Copilot button despite not meeting the current Copilot+ PC hardware requirements. It’s powered by Intel’s Core Ultra 5 125H CPU, which doesn’t quite match up with the AI processing needs expected for such advanced functionalities generally supported by Qualcomm Snapdragon chips right now.
In a twist that may confuse more than clarify, the UH125 Pro is neither advertised to be using Copilot nor even possesses the mentioned button according to the official product blurb. This peculiarity hints that Minisforum might be experimenting with a new enclosure, potentially prepping for future integration of AMD’s Ryzen AI 300 series or the next-gen Intel CPUs capable of fulfilling the Copilot+ criteria. Still, it’s as clear as mud due to the lack of detailed information from Minisforum itself.
The practicality of having a standalone Copilot button on a desktop PC also raises eyebrows. Such a button seems sensibly useful on portable devices like laptops but appears more like a novelty on a stationary desktop that’s potentially out of arm’s reach. This feature comes amid speculations of a cynical motive by Microsoft as they plan to scrap the ‘Windows key + C’ shortcut, which might nudge users towards PC models with built-in Copilot functionality.
**Hot Take**
It’s almost as if Microsoft and Minisforum conspired to play “Bait the Techie,” offering a shiny Copilot button on a device that’s seemingly unqualified to use it effectively. It’s like getting a car with a start button but no engine. But hey, that button sure looks cool, right? Maybe it can double as a fancy paperweight or a conversation starter at geek gatherings!
Original Article: https://www.techradar.com/computing/is-this-the-most-pointless-addition-to-a-pc-ever-dedicated-copilot-button-on-minisforums-compact-rig-is-a-mystifying-move