Microsoft launched the Surface range, some might say, in order to provide a standard for others to follow, more or less faithfully. Some, like Chuwi, follow it almost to the letter; take the Ubook Pro, it is a 2-in-1 convertible laptop that looks a lot like the Surface Pro 7, complete with a lookalike keyboard. Design […]
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LG’s 2020 Gram laptops add 10th-gen Ice Lake CPUs
LG has unveiled the 2020 versions of its Gram laptops, and the lineup for the year includes a flagship 17-inch model, a 14-inch and a 15-inch model, as well as a 2-in-1 convertible. Like the previous iterations, they were still made to be lightweight and portable with long battery life, though LG promises better performance and more efficiency […]
THE LATEST LINUX KERNEL IS HEADED TO CHROMEBOOKS IN THE VERY NEAR FUTURE AND THAT’S A BIG DEAL
For those of you who may not be familiar with the subject, Google’s Chrome OS that powers millions of Chromebooks is built on the Linux kernel. I’ll save you the long-winded explanation of what the Linux kernel is and how it works for two reasons. One, it would take all day. Two, I’m not a […]
Dell XPS 13 (late 2019) review: the one with six cores
For a long time, 13-inch thin and light laptops had dual-core processors. Then about a year or so ago, quad-core chips started showing up in these smaller computers. These processors brought a significant performance jump that was quite noticeable while you were both performing computer-intensive tasks and during everyday work. Now Dell has introduced a […]
While we wait for MSI’s 240Hz portable gaming monitor, here’s a 60Hz version
MSI managed to earn a CES innovation award for a portable gaming monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate, which we wrote about a few weeks ago. It’s now available, but with a much lower refresh rate—it’s listed at 60Hz instead of 240Hz. So, what’s going on? The Optix MAG161V now available is a precursor to faster versions that will […]
Corsair PC Case Deal Offers Tempered Glass, RGB for Just $40
At its lowest price ever, the Corsair Carbide 175R also comes with tempting features like a PSU cover and dust filters. Corsair’s Carbide 175R RGB normally costs $69.99, but we’ve spotted an early Black Friday tech deal that brings that price all the way down to $39.99 after a $20 rebate. That’s its lowest price ever and an absolute […]
Lenovo Chromebook C340 review: You get what you pay for
Chromebooks are available at prices high and low. The $300 Lenovo Chromebook C340 sits in the sweet spot, balancing affordability with features and functionality. You’ll be hard-pressed to find as much bang for the buck as in the Chromebook C340, but Lenovo made a few choices that threaten to sink the entire experience. Find out what they are […]
Asus TUF 15.6″ Gaming Laptop On Sale For $579
Black Friday is an excellent time to find a nice gaming laptop on a budget. Today’s biggest gaming titles have demanding spec requirements—a good graphics card and a reliable processor is a must. This 15.6″ Asus machine more than hits the mark as one of the best deals we’ve found so far on gaming laptops. […]
Thermaltake’s H550 TG ARGB Case Comes with Tempered Glass, Aluminum, & RGB
Recently having announced a trio of very similar cases, Thermaltake is back again to announce the new H550 TG ARGB case. At first sight, these cases might appear quite different from the G31, G32, and G33, but they’re actually based on the same internal chassis. The basis is a simple mid-tower ATX case, which can hold […]
Lenovo ThinkBook 14s review: The best of ThinkPad, without the ThinkPad
Earlier this year, I reviewed the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s, but that device came alongside a larger one, the 14s. Now that device is in, and it’s a very similar machine. It’s a bit bigger, and it has dedicated graphics, but it’s just as awesome. If you’re unfamiliar with the ThinkBook brand, that’s OK, because it’s new. […]