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What You'll Learn On This Episode
Every week, business owners ask the same questions: "Do I need to buy new computers to use AI?" and "My laptop is three years old, will ChatGPT even work?" The tech industry loves to push upgrades, but what do you actually need to make AI work for your business without frustration or wasted money?
This episode cuts through the marketing hype and tells you exactly what hardware you need for AI, why it matters, and when investing in better tech actually pays for itself. Lisa and Matt kick things off by tackling the most common misconceptions. Many business owners think AI will magically solve their productivity problems, but poor hardware can turn promising AI tools into laggy, unreliable nightmares that waste more time than they save.
Then Aman Sangar joins the conversation. As HP's Category Manager with over 15 years of experience in product lifecycle management and business development, Aman knows what actually works in the real world. He addresses the elephant in the room: can a three-year-old laptop really handle modern AI tools, or are we setting people up for frustration? He breaks down the real-world performance differences between budget laptops and AI-optimised devices, explains what defines an AI PC (since HP's research shows 4 in 5 SMBs don't fully understand what they are), and identifies the hardware bottlenecks that kill AI performance.
About HP EliteBook Ultra and the Windows 11 SMB Study
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Did you know 88% of Aussie SMBs want to use AI, but barriers are holding them back? The HP x Microsoft Windows 11 SMB Study shows what's stopping progress and how to get ahead. Don't fall behind the curve. Download the Windows 11 SMB Study at hp.com.au/SMB.
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