0957-2286 10W Ac Adapter, Replacement Genuine HP 0957-2286 1050 1000 2050 2000 Printer Power Supply Power Adapter Charger

The HP 0957-2286 laptop(adapter) charger from tech-battery.com delivers power when you need it and where you need it. It has been specially designed to meet the power needs of your HP laptop(adapter) and will help you power up your laptop(adapter) in the office, business trips or vacations. Our 0957-2286 laptop(adapter) Adapter is high quality and 1 year warranty. You can get this discount HP 0957-2286 laptop(adapter) Power Supply with Low price. We also can ship 0957-2286 Adapter worldwide.

0957-2286
  • DC Output: AC 100-240V 50/60HZ 300mA
  • AC Input: DC 30V 333mA
  • Power: 10W

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HP 0957-2286 1050 1000 2050 2000 Printer Power Supply

AC input connector:2-Pin plug
DC Output Connector:3-Pin plug
Interface:three side holes
AC line is the two-phase power line
Power cord length:1.8m /70.87″
Weight:120g
Quantity:1 PC
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0957-2286 ac adapter not working?

When the 0957-2286 AC adapter (charger) fails to work, it will neither charge the laptop(adapter) battery nor provide power to operate the laptop(adapter) without battery power. Power issues on a laptop(adapter) are compounded because a laptop(adapter) has two power sources: AC adapter (charger) & battery. When 0957-2286 power is not available, power is provided by the laptop(adapter) battery.

If you’re having issues with your 0957-2286 adapter not charging your laptop(adapter), please try to follow these steps to solve the problem.

Inspect the 0957-2286 AC adapter, cables and adapter (DC) port on the laptop(adapter) for damages

Check if the indicator light on the 0957-2286 adapter is lit.

Unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet.

Unplug the 0957-2286 AC adapter from the laptop(adapter).

Check the AC adapter and cables (including the power cable) for signs of physical damage or overheating.

Check if the pin inside the plug or 0957-2286 adapter port is bent, broken or damaged.

Verify the wall outlet is working:

Unplug the 0957-2286 AC adapter from the wall outlet.

Connect another device to the wall outlet to verify if the wall outlet is working correctly.

Try a known-good wall outlet.

Plug the 0957-2286 AC adapter directly into the wall outlet.

Drain remaining power:

Unplug the 0957-2286 AC adapter from the wall outlet.

Disconnect any external peripherals connected to the laptop(adapter).

Press and hold the Power button for 30 seconds to drain a residual power from the laptop(adapter).

Plug the 0957-2286 AC adapter into the laptop(adapter).

Turn on the laptop(adapter). If your laptop(adapter) still can’t strat, you need a new 0957-2286 ac adapter.

11 Tips On Choosing The Correct 0957-2286 laptop(adapter) Charger

It is not difficult to find the correct 0957-2286 laptop(adapter) charger if you are ready to do a little research. Many people end up purchasing wrong laptop(adapter) chargers from the internet simply because they do not set aside enough time to look for the correct information. To help you in this regard, the following is a compilation of some important tips on finding the right 0957-2286 charger for your laptop(adapter):

1. Before you make up your mind to buy a new charger, make sure you check the 0957-2286 laptop(adapter) power supply and detachable wires for any faults. Just make sure that your charger is indeed faulty before you decide to place an order either online or offline.

2. laptop(adapter)s in a series may or may not have the same 0957-2286 charger. Different models manufactured by a company have different specifications. Always keep the compatibility aspect in mind while making such purchases.

3. You must scout for the correct information. Finding laptop(adapter) chargers can be an extremely convenient process if you have the right information. This information can be found on your laptop(adapter) or the old laptop(adapter) charger very easily. Note down the manufacturer’s information labelled on your old 0957-2286 charger. Use this information when you perform an online search.

4. If you are going to purchase from a local computer or electronics store, look carefully at the list of all computer models compatible with a 0957-2286 charger under consideration. laptop(adapter) chargers generally come with a list of various laptop(adapter) makes.

5. Turn your laptop(adapter) face down and note the product information stamped by the manufacturer. These specs are provided on different parts of the laptop(adapter). Look for the product specification stamp that reads something along the lines of ‘AC Adapter.’ That is where you can easily find the correct model number of all chargers.

6. Make sure you have the right pin connectors while purchasing a 0957-2286 charger for your laptop(adapter). These pins should be compatible with your existing wall sockets. Charging your laptop(adapter) can be a bother with a new charger if its pins do not fit into your room’s wall sockets.

7. You can find a laptop(adapter) charger with additional features. These days, it is possible to find chargers that trip the laptop(adapter) power supply as soon as there is a voltage fluctuation. These chargers are great, especially if you live in an area where power fluctuations are frequent.

8. It is possible to find a universal charger nowadays since many manufactures are selling one-for-all chargers. These laptop(adapter) chargers are fine as long as you find one that is compatible with your laptop(adapter).

9. Always check the voltage, input, and output before buying any charger. These details are labelled on the product packaging. Make sure this information is in keeping with the specs of your laptop(adapter).

10. Do not be tempted by unbelievably low prices on some websites as you may end up placing an order for a duplicate product. Always buy laptop(adapter) chargers from a reputed or professional site.

11. In principle, the more authentication the more reliable the adapter is. Don’t buy a compatible 0957-2286 adapter with few certifications, it will hurt your machine.

How to do when ac adapter buzzing noise?

Buzzing in an AC adapter can mean a number of things, but often it is related to a damaged adapter, poor grounding or phasing issues with your power. Figuring out exactly why your AC adapter is buzzing will probably require some troubleshooting, but in the end you can probably isolate the problem and get rid of the frustrating noise.

Check for any obvious damage to the adapter. If any of the outer rubber coating has been damaged so that the conductor inside is exposed, this could allow interference to enter the current and cause a buzzing sound. Untie any knots if the cord has become knotted. Make sure that the connection where the cord meets the actual box adapter is still intact; this sometimes can become damaged and make a poor connection.

Repair any damage with electrical tape. Cover all exposed areas.

Plug the AC adapter into the same outlet as the other equipment you are using. Some apartments and houses have multiple phases of power that can create audio interference if mixed together, so running everything off of the same phase might get rid of the buzz.

Run your equipment through a surge protecting power strip or, if necessary, a power conditioner. Audio and video equipment is especially susceptible to interference caused by ground looping. A power conditioner will smooth out the current and protect your equipment from any peaks or spikes in current.

Why laptop adapter light blinks?

Question description:

A few days ago studying in the UH library, I noticed my laptop all of a sudden wasn’t receiving power and the light my AC adapter was blinking. After unplugging it from the laptop, that is, from the power jack, the AC adapter’s light turned solid green again. Then, as you might guess, after plugging it back into the laptop’s power jack, the light on the adapter would again start blinking and no power would circulate.

After brief research, I learned that I could take the battery out and press the power button to relieve all currents and that after that everything would work fine. Well, I did get it to work, however not my this method. After trying it several times and failing, I figured I’d just use the laptop without the battery, since it powered the laptop without the battery in it. Then the idea of just placing the battery back in the laptop while I was receiving power came up. So as the laptop is working I placed the battery in and SUCCESS the AC adapter no longer was blinking and it was successfully transferring power to the laptop and battery.

Now, however, several days later, in a similar library, I noticed I wasn’t receiving power again. When I unplugged the adapter from the laptop, the light on the adapter continued to blink. This was not the case previously. Previously, the light on the adapter would only blink when plugged into the laptop and would turn solid green when I disconnected it from the laptop. Now however, without the laptop ever coming into the picture, the AC adapter, by itself, not plugged into anything other than the wall, constantly blinks. The laptop receives no power, and I’m stuck.

Also, used my sisters AC adapter, she has a similar laptop, and everything worked fine. Meanwhile, my AC adapter, while plugged into the same power jack in the wall, just blinks.. and blinks…

someone help.

Answer:

The AC adapter’s light turned solid green means ac adapter have a solid out put. When the light blinking, it means that the adapter is trying to output again and again, and it keeps flashing to indicate that the output was failed. You need check laptop dc jack or a MOSFET on laptop motherboard. Usually one laptop model develops this kind of fault and then many of the same model start to fail.

Microsoft announces the Windows 10 November 2019 Update, confirms final build

In an evening blog post penned by the Windows Insider Program team’s Brandon LeBlanc, Microsoft announced that it’s prepping the Windows 10 November 2019 Update for release. Aside from being the first time that the company has publicly mentioned the (fairly obvious) name of the update that’s otherwise known as version 1909, the blog post confirmed that build 18363.418 is likely to be the one that ships to non-Insiders.

For those that don’t know, the Fast ring has been testing 20H1 previews for some time now; that’s the update that’s going to ship in the spring. Naturally, today’s news means that the Slow ring – which has been testing out version 1909 – will soon be moved to 20H1. In other words, if you want to stick with the Windows 10 November 2019 Update, you’ll want to move to the Release Preview ring.

One thing that’s somewhat refreshing about tonight’s blog post is the level of transparency being provided, something that hasn’t been offered before. Microsoft has never confirmed that a build is likely the “final build”, or even said that it’s expected to be the one that goes out to non-Insiders.

Being that this type of transparency is something that we’re not used to, it’s absolutely worth noting that the build number that goes out to production might be different. That’s why Windows Insider testing, or more specifically the Release Preview ring, exists. If there are any last-minute show-stoppers that Microsoft finds before the release date, it could release a new build.

Also, the November 2019 Update will have the same build revision number as the May 2019 Update, so you’d move from build 18362.418 to build 18363.418. Both versions get the same cumulative updates, but there’s an additional enablement package that gets added to make it version 1909 and enable new features.

Microsoft didn’t say when the Windows 10 November 2019 Update will be released, but it should be soon. And if you’re on the Slow ring and you don’t want to move to 20H1, you’ll want to switch to the Release Preview ring.

Dell updates Inspiron 7000 2-in-1 Black Edition with 10th Gen CPUs, Thunderbolt 3

Dell is bringing Intel’s 10th Gen Core CPUs to another entry in its Inspiron laptop range, the Inspiron 7000 2-in-1 Black Edition. The laptop now includes Intel’s Core i7-10510U, which brings added power and Thunderbolt 3 to the 2-in-1.

Dell debuted the Inspiron 2-in-1 Black Edition at CES earlier in 2019, initially shipping it with 8th Gen CPUs. The laptop stands out with a unique, magnetic garage in the hinge for the included pen. The placement makes sure that the pen is always facing you no matter how you have the screen rotated.

The main criticism of the Inspiron 2-in-1 Black Edition when it was launched was the lack of Thunderbolt 3. Because Intel’s 10th Gen CPUs come with integrated Thunderbolt 3 support on board, that’s no longer an issue. Outside of the new processor, you’ll also get 16GB of RAM, 512GB of SSD storage, a 4K touch display, and Wi-Fi 6.

The updated Inspiron 7000 2-in-1 Black Edition is available to order now from Dell for $1,372.

Lenovo ThinkVision M14 Portable Monitor Review: Standout Kickstand

When it comes to a portable display, you need something that’s easy to carry around, easy on the eyes and, preferably, easy to set up and use. Lenovo’s ThinkVision M14 ($236, Alt Mode over USB-C only, no DisplayLink or connecting via other port types) checks the first two boxes with a light, slim build and a panel that looks great whether you’re crunching spreadsheets or watching a movie while working. 

But the kickstand is the true standout, ensuring the 14-inch, USB-C FHD monitor stays put from -5 to 90-degree tilts or even in portrait mode. 

Sturdy Kickstand 

The ThinkVision M14 stands tall where other portable monitors have failed in that it’s easy to prop up and get to work. Many portable monitors come with a fold-up case that requires you summon your origami skills in order to bend it into a shape that’ll prop up the display. But those types of stands take up space, which may be limited upon, for example, a hotel room’s small desk. Plus, they’re inherently not that sturdy, meaning the display is easily tipped over. The M14, however, has a real built-in stand, as well as a flip-out foot for added height and tilting options. 

The stand extends out from the display and offers sturdy positioning from anywhere between a -5 and 90 degree tilt. It’s easy to push the display back with one hand to your exact desired angle or fold it up so the package is virtually flat. Since it’s so easy to lay it flat, this is where a touchscreen would come in handy, but that would also eat up more power.

Thanks to the kickstand, the monitor even feels steady in portrait mode. Although, without any cable management, the included 1m USB-C cable will be jutting into the air. 

A flip-out foot coming out from the center of the bottom bezel offers 0-90 degree tilt for as much as about 1 inch of extra height, helping it line up better with your laptop’s display. The foot is hard, solid plastic and also has strong resistance, staying put at any position. 

Design

With its light weight, thin build and fold-up stand the ThinkVision M14 is very easy to transport to work trips, your home office, or a conference room for a presentation. It measures just 12.73 x 8.2 x 3.8 inches and weighs 1.3 pounds (0.6 kg). The monitor is easy to slide across the desk but doesn’t budge unnecessarily. 

With a 14-inch screen, the M14 is smaller and lighter than the Asus ZenScreen MB16AC, which has a 15.6-inch display, measures 14.2 x 8.9 x 0.3 inches and weighs 1.7 pounds. But you can still get a larger screen without adding too much weight. The 15.6-inch Viotek LinQ P16C is just barely heavier than the Lenovo (1.4 pounds versus 1.3 pounds) than the Lenovo, despite being 16 inches and having speakers. 

The ThinkVision M14 is mostly black plastic, which doesn’t lend to the most luxurious design but helps keep its weight low and matches Lenovo’s ThinkPad laptops. However, the soft-touch back classes things up a bit while also picking up fingerprint smudges.

Bezels are Raven Black, as Lenovo calls it, and on the thinner side (0.2 inch each) save for the bottom bezel, which is a chunky 0.9-inch and looks pretty bare, with nothing on it but a ThinkVision logo. With the bezel so thick, this might’ve been place to place the monitor’s only buttons and make them more accessible than having to reach around back to the kickstand.

The IPS panel itself is just 4mm thick. There is some shake to it if you’re, say, typing on a wobbly table. And you’ll notice a little give if you flex it. But overall it feels relatively solid for such a slim device.

To access the M14’s few buttons or ports, you’ll have to reach around to the kickstand. On the left side of the stand is a USB-C port, brightness adjustments and a button for activating low blue light mode. By holding the latter for two seconds, you can turn on or off the feature, which casts a warm glow on the screen for fighting eye fatigue. But confusingly, if you hold it down for longer than two seconds the low blue light button also opens up a small menu for turning overdrive on or off. I occasionally found myself opening the overdrive menu instead of toggling low blue light. 

The stand’s right side has the power button, another USB-C port and a Kensington lock slot. With the device so small and portable, it could be tempting for the devious to snatch up, so a security slot isn’t a bad idea.

As mentioned, there are two USB-C ports, on each side, and Lenovo advertises this as a way to make it easier to display the monitor to the left or right of your laptop. However, with the included 1m-long USB-C cable, you could probably achieve the same effect even without two USB-C ports. Including an HDMI port instead would have added more versatility by allowing the monitor to easily connect to more device types, like a TV or Raspberry Pi. But with USB-C you can connect the monitor to a tablet or smartphone too. 

When connected to your laptop, the monitor receives power through its USB-C port, so it should never run out of battery if your laptop’s plugged in. Additionally, through USB-C power passthrough, the monitor can deliver up to 65W of power. If can plug one end of a USB-C to USB-C cable into the monitor and the other into a wall adapter, you can connect your laptop, smartphone or other USB-C device to the monitor via its second USB-C port and charge it. One situation where this is helpful is if your laptop charges over USB-C only and only has one USB-C port. Since there’s no DisplayLink, you need to ensure your laptop’s USB-C port supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode and USB Power Delivery 2.0 or better.

Unfortunately, the M14 lacks cable management for its long wire. This was particularly noticeable when I wanted to extend the laptop’s display to the M14 and have the two as close together as possible for a more seamless desktop. 

Each ThinkVision M14 comes with a thin protective sleeve that feels like felt on the outside and a lesser quality suede-like material inside. Sadly, there’s no way to close it, leaving the monitor partially exposed. You’ll want to buy a more rugged one, especially if you plan on traveling with the M14 a lot. Lenovo also includes two clips for ensuring the stand stays folded during travel.

Image Quality 

The ThinkVision M14 does a solid job of depicting movies, pictures, productivity apps and the like. With 1080p (1920 x 1080) resolution in a 14-inch package, it boasts high pixel density. Its 157 pixels per inch (ppi), equates to sharpness and clarity (we typically peg 110ppi as our sweet spot) meant numbers in Excel spreadsheets or text in lengthy documents were easy to read with sharp, distinct lines.

When I watched Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers on the screen, it was plenty bright but with a non-offensive matte feel from the anti-glare screen. Colors, like the white of Gandalf’s beard, the gray undertones of Gollum’s skin and the green earth beneath a dragon, carried through. The movie was just as pleasant to watch as on a similarly sized laptop screen.

In my well-lit office and with the whole display turned perpendicularly toward me, I could still see my favorite hobbits without interfering glare. This means sharing the screen with a couple of people, perhaps for a presentation, is certainly possible. With the monitor almost flat, it seemed a touch less bright but, as expected, but the movie was still watchable. 

Our testing found that the ThinkVision M14 averages 244.2 nits brightness. I’d rather see it hit its specced 300 nits, but this is still significantly brighter than the Asus ZenScreen MB16AC, a 1080p, 15.6-inchs IPS monitor. And, as mentioned, I had no trouble watching Lord of the Rings, be it dark or light scenes, in my bright office on the M14. 

The Lenovo also did a better job at color production than the Asus in all three color gamuts we tested for: sRGB, Adobe RGB and DCI-P3. The biggest difference was in the sRGB color gamut, where the Lenovo hit 98% coverage and the Asus only reached about two-thirds of that (66.4%).

If you activate overdrive on the monitor (through the low blue light button), the ThinkVision M14 will have a 6ms response time. Coupled with a 60 Hz refresh rate, you likely won’t be doing any hardcore competitive gaming here, but it should be able to handle some light gaming.

Bottom Line

The Lenovo ThinkVision M14 does almost everything you want a portable monitor to do. It’s very light and folds up for easy portability. But it doesn’t sacrifice a quality stand for a slim form factor. In fact, both its stand and flip-out foot offer strong resistance and firm positioning.

With its long USB-C cable, I wish there was some form of cable management. You won’t be able to tweak its display much beyond brightness or use different display profiles, like you can with the Asus ZenScreen MB16AC, and, unlike the larger and barely heavier Viotek LinQ P16C, there are no speakers. Plus, if you plan to take this on the go often, as is intended, you’ll almost certainly want to buy a replacement carrying case to replace the flimsy one Lenovo includes. Also, the display only works with USB-C (DisplayPort 1.2 over Alt mode); there’s no DisplayLink tech, so some laptops won’t support it. 

But with decent color gamut coverage and brightness and strong viewing angles, the ThinkVision M14 is an easy way to carry and connect a quality second display to your laptop that you can rest assured will stay put, however you position it.

Nikon Announces the 58mm f/0.95 Noct: A Crazy Lens With a Crazy Price Tag

Nikon has just announced the launch of its much-awaited NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct and the price tag is as crazy as the lens itself. Bravo, Nikon.

Nikon has taken an interesting approach to releasing glass for its new Z-mount mirrorless cameras, preferring to introduce more affordable, less “pro” lenses first and saving its premium glass for once the system is more established. There is one, exception, however: a 58mm, f/0.95, prime, manual-focus-only lens that, rather than being affordable, costs a tasty $8,000.

58mm at f/0.95 will almost certainly make focusing somewhat difficult but I give Nikon a huge amount of respect for creating this thing. With the exception of Fuji, Japanese manufacturers are rarely experimental for the sake of being experimental, but this lens is just that.

Antireflection coatings should reduce ghosting and flare awhile the high-refractive index of the front element is claimed to “dramatically” improve aberration correction.

The OLED display on the lens’s barrel shows aperture, focus distance, and depth of field. Bokeh is claimed to be “exquisite” and the sample photographs certainly seem to confirm that. Be warned, the words “creamy” and “buttery” will no doubt feature repeatedly as soon as this lens gets into the hands of reviewers.

Nikon Europe BV’s Manager Product Marketing, Dirk Jasper, is suitably passionate, stating that “it’s exciting to see the promise of the Z mount system be fulfilled so powerfully.” Unfortunately, to powerfully fulfill its promise, you will need to spend $8,000. If that’s not quite in your budget, you can pick up the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 for a mere $600 instead.

Canon EOS 1D X Mark III could claim burst speed crown with 30fps shooting mode

We’ve been hearing about the third iteration of Canon’s full-frame sports DSLR for a while now, but details on its spec sheet have been sparse. However, leaked specifications of a prototype of the Canon 1D X Mark III could give us a fair picture of what to expect.

According to Canon Rumors, the EOS 1D X Mark III will likely come with a 28.1MP full-frame CMOS sensor alongside a brand new image processor. The highlight of the report, however, is the news that the forthcoming shooter could boast a continuous shooting speed of 30fps.

If that’s the case, Sony will have something to think about as its newly announced Alpha A9 II comes with the same 20fps burst speed as its predecessor.

Historically, Canon has never debuted a new image processor in the 1D series, but that could change, with the Canon Rumors report claiming the third-generation 1D X will boast dual Digic 9 processors under the hood. 

If this news has any grain of truth to it, it’s no wonder the new camera can achieve such stupendous speeds as clicking 30 frames per second, with both engines working in tandem to process so many files in such a short time frame.

We did hear previously that the 1D X Mark III might arrive with in-body image stabilization (or IBIS), and Canon Rumors is holding to that for now, however these specs are for a prototype and things can change by the time the final product becomes available to the public.

The report’s source also claims that the camera will have a bigger – and apparently brighter – rear LCD display, but we’ll just have to wait and see if that’s true.

Canon Rumors is speculating that the 1D X Mark III will be announced in February 2020, which is believable. With the Olympics scheduled for July next year, it’s no surprise Canon would want to debut its latest pro-level sports camera for such an occasion. It also matches the release date of the EOS 1D X Mark II, which was announced on February 1, 2016, just months before the Olympics in that year.

Intel to Discontinue Nearly All Desktop Kaby Lake CPUs

Intel has announced End-of-Life plan for most of its desktop Kaby Lake and remaining Skylake processors. The boxed and tray versions of the chips will be available for interested parties for one more year and then will become history. The move will enable Intel to cut the number of product SKUs it offers to partners and reduce pressure on its factory network, which will help to increase supply of newer products made using various versions of Intel’s 14 nm process technology.

Introduced early in 2017, Intel’s desktop 7th Generation Core processors (Kaby Lake) have been around for nearly three years now. The CPUs certainly served their purpose, but it is time for them to go and Intel recommends its partners to place their final orders on these products by April 24, 2020. The final shipments will be made by October 9, 2020. Some of Intel’s Kaby Lake and Skylake products will be moved to Internet of Things (IoT) status and will be available for a little longer to IoT customers and probably some PC makers as there are still previous-generation motherboards on the market that need to be sold.

Intel’s desktop 6th Generation Core CPUs were launched in 2016 and most of them have been in EOL status for a while. This week, Intel said it would stop taking orders on the remaining desktop Skylake products on April 24, 2020, and will cease their shipments by October 9, 2020.

Winding down production of desktop Skylake and Kaby Lake processors in the next few months will free manufacturing capacities for newer Intel products and will enable the company to increase shipments of newer CPUs, such as 8th and 9th Generation Coffee Lake, that are also made using Intel’s 14 nm fabrication technology.

TRX40 Chipset For Upcoming AMD Ryzen Threadripper Listed

In what is being put down to an inadvertent leak by MSI, it could be that the currently unannounced chipset for AMD’s new 3rd Gen Ryzen Threadripper series processors has been officially mentioned (not withstanding the unconfirmed leaks from various sources). With the new AMD Ryzen Threadripper third generation set to hit the shelves in November, a lot of discussion is circulating about potential motherboard chipsets names and monikers. On one end we’re expecting compatibility with current X399 motherboards, and yet on the other new chipsets are expected to hit the market.

On MSI’s promotional pages, in which users can redeem rewards for purchasing specific and eligible MSI products, an unknown motherboard was revealed which piqued interest among users. Under MSI’s $25 Steam Gift Card promotion, an unreleased model named Creator TRX40 was listed which at present, hasn’t been announced by MSI or AMD. We know that the Creator series is MSI’s new content creator focused range with our announcement that MSI is refreshing some X299 models, notably the MSI Creator X299.

Little is known about what AMD intends to call the chipset for the new HEDT 3rd generation Threadripper processors, but it has been speculated that it might be called TRX80. With the accidental leak on the MSI website which has since been removed with much haste, it adds further speculation to the fire that AMD might release two chipsets instead of one. We have no confirmation as to what each of these chipset names mean, and some users have theorised that it could relate to consumer/commercial platforms or the memory channel count.

We know that AMD’s new 3rd Gen Ryzen Threadripper series will start with an entry-level model with 24 cores, with a 64-core part speculated to be in the pipeline. AMD has kept its cards closely to its chest as we’ve seen from previous product launches, but it remains an exciting time for users looking to build a single-socket system that features high core and thread count based on Ryzen’s Zen2 7nm architecture. We expect more information to become available closer to the next-gen Ryzen Threadripper series is set to launch in November.

Dell’s $1,850 XPS 15 laptop may seem expensive, but it’s a bargain compared another laptop with almost identical specs: Apple’s MacBook Pro

When I first caught wind of a laptop with an OLED screen, I jumped on the chance to try it. 

There are few laptops that come with OLED screens — the pinnacle of TV and smartphone screen technology with the richest colors and supreme contrast that makes everything pop.

You’ll most often find OLED screens on LG TVs and premium flagship smartphones from Samsung and Apple. So why shouldn’t laptops get them, too? Many of us arguably spend more time in front of a computer screen than TVs and smartphones, after all. 

As with premium TVs and smartphones with OLED screens, the XPS 15 with a 4K OLED screen demands a larger chunk of your bank account — a minimum of $1,850, to be precise. 

But, in several respects, this isn’t the worst deal in the world — not by a longshot. Other Windows 10 laptops with similar specs hover around the same price tag. And compared to Apple’s $2,400 MacBook Pro with the same specs, the $1,850 XPS 15 feels like a bargain. 

The Dell XPS 15’s size and weight seemed daunting at first, but I had no problems carrying this thing around as if it was a slim and light 13-inch laptop.

If you’re checking out the XPS 15, I’m going to assume you’ve made peace with the fact that 15-inch laptops aren’t as light and portable as smaller 13-inch laptops. Fans of 15-inch screens will take the hit in portability for the extra screen space.

Having just used slim, light, 13-inch laptops for a while, the four-pound, 15-inch Dell XPS 15 seemed massive and heavy at first. 

Still, after using it day after day, I realized I didn’t have to make any changes to accommodate the XPS 15’s extra heft. I carried around the XPS 15 around in my hands and backpack like any of the 13-inch laptops I’ve recently used without noticing much of a difference. I even use it during my train commute without missing a smaller laptop. 

The XPS 15 and its variety of ports makes my USB-C-only MacBook Pro feel a lot less useful.

Right off the bat, I’m not a major fan of laptops that don’t come with regular USB ports. I still own several devices that use regular USB connectors, and new accessories and peripherals are still coming out with regular USB connectors, which means I need to fetch or bring a dongle wherever I go with my MacBook Pro. The Dell XPS 15 is a great antidote, and requires no dongle.

It has:

2 regular USB ports (USB 3.1 Gen 1)

1 HDMI port (2.0)

1 USB-C port with Thunderbolt 3 (for docking and connecting to several accessories and peripherals)

1 SD card port

1 headphone jack

A non-standard power port

You even get a battery gauge that lets you see how much battery is left without opening the lid and waking up the laptop. 

The keyboard and trackpads are good, but they could have been better.

The XPS 15’s “top case” where the keyboard and trackpad lies looks great with the signature XPS carbon fiber design, but it feels a little empty. There’s plenty of space, and it doesn’t feel like Dell made the most of it. 

The backlit keyboard is good, and my nitpicks include slightly wobbly keys, and the keys could have been bigger. Oddly enough, the smaller XPS 13 with a 13-inch screen has larger keys, and it offers a better typing experience as a result. Still, no matter what, the XPS 15’s keys offer a better and quieter typing experience that Apple’s controversial “butterfly” keyboards.

Also, I’m not sure why Windows 10 laptop makers are letting Apple get away with the largest and best trackpads. The XPS 15’s trackpad is very good, accurate, and smooth, but it could have been bigger. There’s certainly enough room. 

Dell and other Windows 10 laptop makers still let Apple laptops have the best speakers, too.

The XPS 15’s speakers are fine. They’re a little hollow and don’t have much punch or bass. They’re fine-enough that I’m not reaching for headphones every time I want to watch a casual YouTube video, but Apple still dominates the laptop speaker game. 

The XPS 15 model I’ve been using has a 4K OLED display, and it’s absolutely glorious, to put it lightly.

OLED is the peak in screen technology, as it delivers superlative colors and contrast compared to any other screen technology. Every app, website, and video on the XPS 15’s 4K OLED screen looks amazing.

Still, OLED isn’t absolutely necessary. LCD screen technology has come a long way, and I’ve seen some LCD laptop screens that come incredibly close to the OLED screens, like Dell’s own XPS 13 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon. 

Unfortunately, the 4K OLED screen option is only available starting with the $1,850 XPS 15 that comes with an Intel Core i7 and 16 GB of RAM. If $1,850 isn’t within your budget, your only option is a regular LCD 1080p resolution screen on the XPS 15s.

There is one thing you compromise by going with a 4K laptop, and that’s battery life.

4K screens often mean less battery life.

The downside of 4K resolution screens is that they invariably gulp more battery power than lower-resolution displays, like 1080p. Dell says the 4K OLED model gets about 10 hours of battery life, and the 1080p models get 20 hours.

It’s tough to say if I’m getting exactly 10 hours of battery life for a mixture of video streaming and regular work. By Windows 10’s estimates, the highest battery life I’ve seen so far with the Windows “Battery Saver” setting is about eight hours. Currently, at 81% while only switching between a few Chrome tabs and the screen at about 80% brightness, Windows 10 is telling me I have six hours and 31 minutes left. 

Still, regardless of Dell’s accuracy with its battery claims, the 4K XPS 15 models will drain the battery life significantly faster than 1080p models. 

Another thing I should point out: The XPS 15 comes with a non-standard charger rather than a USB-C charger. It’s not because Dell is late in adopting USB-C for charging. It’s because USB-C chargers, capped at 100W, can’t deliver the 130W of power the XPS 15 demands.

I’ve been using the $2,550 Core i9 model, and most of us don’t need so much power. But it sure is nice …

The Core i9 9980 “HK” processor in the XPS 15 model that Dell sent me absolutely flies through everything I do on it. It’s absurdly fast, smooth, and far more responsive than the lower powered “U” series chips you’d find on smaller 13- or 14-inch laptops that are designed for ultra-light and slim designs. 

Dell’s XPS 15 laptops are also available with the performance “H” series of Intel’s 9th-generation Core i5 and Core i7 chips, which are also inherently faster than the “U” series you’d find on smaller, thinner, lighter laptops. The i5 and i7 are much better suited for those of us who don’t need the power of the Core i9 for intense video and photo editing. 

The XPS 15s also come with an Nvidia 1650 graphics chip, which professionals will appreciate more than gamers. 

For video and photo editors: a quick stress test with the AIDA 64 software showed that the XPS 15 with the Core i9 can stick at about 2.7GHz without thermal throttling, but it won’t maintain its 5GHz boost for very long. That boost is designed for shorter bursts to open files and apps at a boosted speed rather than rendering your photos and videos. Other reviews I’ve seen for the Core i9 have suggested that the XPS 15 may thermal-throttle to a lower speed over long periods of intense usage. 

I’ve loved the OLED experience of the Dell XPS 15, and starting at $1,850, it’s not an unreasonable recommendation. Here’s the bottom line:

If you just like the extra screen space of a 15-inch laptop and you’re not looking to do a lot of intensive work, the base $1,050 XPS 15 with a Core i5 should suit you just fine. It’s still a powerhouse. (However, Microsoft has just announced its new Surface Laptop 3 laptops that look mighty tempting, and I’d wait to read the reviews for Microsoft’s new offering.)

For power and a 4K OLED screen — including an Nvidia 1650, if that matters to you — the Core i7 models starting at $1,850 will handily meet your demands. 

For unbridled power and a 4K OLED, the Core i9 will do the trick. But starting at $2,550, it’s more of a professional’s option rather than something most of us actually need. 

Microsoft Surface Pro X vs. Surface Go: Which should you buy?

These two Surface devices are built with mobility in mind, and they’re both built to a high standard. The Go is more of a casual device that you can tuck under your arm and take to the cafe, while the Pro X is more of a professional’s tool with better performance and a larger display. Let’s take a look at the specs that make up these two devices.

The Surface Pro X is a bit of a departure from the Pro design we’ve come to expect. It still has roughly the same footprint as the Surface Pro 7, but the display has been stretched out to 13 inches thanks to slimmer bezel along the sides. It’s also quite a bit thinner than the Pro 7, and it even manages to come it a hair thinner than the ultraportable Surface Go.

The Surface Go still reigns when it comes to weight, starting at just 1.15 pounds (522g), but the Pro X isn’t far behind at 1.7 pounds (774g). Both devices should prove to be welcome travel companions, but if you want the most mobility, opt for the Go. It also provides a more rounded selection of ports, including one USB-C 3.1, a microSD card reader, Surface Connect, and a 3.5mm audio jack. On the other hand, the Pro X comes with two USB-C 3.1, Surface Connect, and a Nano SIM slot. Note also that the Pro X is capable of handling two external 4K displays at 60Hz through USB-C (Gen 2), while the Go is only capable of a single external 4K display with USB-C (Gen 1).

While the front-facing camera on both devices is essentially the same at 5MP (1080p), the rear-facing camera on the Pro X bumps things up to 10MP (4K). The Go’s rear-facing camera is stuck at 8MP (1080p), so if you’re concerned about image and video quality, the Pro X is no doubt the better choice. Both devices offer LTE connectivity to keep you connected even when there’s no Wi-Fi, but only the Pro X offers eSIM and physical Nano SIM options.

Both the Pro X and Go employ a folding kickstand on the back to keep the tablet propped up, and combined with an attachable keyboard and touchpad, you can turn either into a productivity machine. However, keyboards for both models are sold separately, and you’ll also have to shell out extra for an active pen. The Surface Go’s Type Cover offers a comfortable (if slightly cramped) backlit keyboard and Precision touchpad, and the Surface Pen connects magnetically to the side of the tablet when not in use.

The Pro X’s keyboard is larger to match the overall size of the tablet, and it has a backlit keyboard and Precision touchpad. Built into the hinge portion is a storage bay for the new Surface Slim Pen, which keeps the pen charged and better protected when you’re on the move.

Display and inking

The Surface Go has a smaller 10-inch touch display with a 3:2 aspect ratio and 1800×1200 resolution. Pixels-per-inch (PPI) measures out to 217, which is really not bad at all. The picture is quite beautiful, and the Surface Pen can be used with it for a quality inking experience. If you’re interested in multi-tasking, though, the Pro X’s larger 13-inch display is probably better suited.

It also has a 3:2 aspect ratio for a boxy look, and it has a 2880×1920 resolution for a 267 PPI. The picture is going to be sharper, and it reaches up to about 450 nits for easier outdoor work. The Surface Slim Pen is likewise going to offer a natural feel. Overall, artists or design pros are likely going to want to opt for the Pro X thanks to the larger display and better performance from the Adreno 685 graphics.

Performance and price

All models of the Surface Go cost less than even the introductory Pro X model, but for a good reason. While the Go is using an Intel Pentium 4415Y CPU, the Pro X is ARM-powered with a custom SQ1 CPU that’s essentially a beefed-up Snapdragon 8cx. The Pentium chip has two cores and a base clock of 1.60GHz, while the SQ1 boasts a 3GHz clock and eight cores. You’re going to get far better CPU performance from the Pro X, and it also boasts an Adreno 685 GPU with two teraflops of power. Again, this easily trounces the Go, so if you want the best performance possible, you have to stick with the Pro X.

However, ARM-based PCs do have some limitations. OpenGL games won’t work on ARM, and the device is overall better suited for web and scripted apps. Despite ARM chips having to emulate x86 apps, they should still run better on the Pro X. In terms of fun, we’ll have to do our own testing to see precisely how well the Pro X runs, and don’t expect it to be your next gaming machine. Keep in mind that Project xCloud, Microsoft’s upcoming game-streaming service, can turn almost any device with a steady internet connection into a quality gaming platform.

Storage is another point of contention, with the Go offering either 64GB of slow eMMC storage or a speedier 128GB SSD. The Pro X can be had with up to 512GB of SSD storage, and the hardware is removable if you want to upgrade in the future. Finally, the Pro X can be configured with up to 16GB of LPDDR4x RAM, while the Go is capped at 8GB of LPDDR3.

Bottom line? Introductory Pro X models start at about $999, but they’re going to offer far better performance and battery life than you get with the Surface Go. If you just want a casual 2-in-1 for light productivity work, web browsing, and a bit of light gaming, the Go starts at about $390.

The Surface Pro X is better cut out for professional performance

The ARM-powered Pro X brings a thin and light chassis, knockout 13-inch touch display with pen support, and LTE connectivity to keep you connected everywhere. It beats out the Surface Go in raw performance and battery life, making it the better pick for anyone who has more professional goals in mind. It does, however, cost significantly more than the Go.

The Surface Go is an affordable and portable 2-in-1

This miniaturized Surface Pro doesn’t match up to the performance in the Pro X, but it’s much more portable and will still offer an excellent 2-in-1 experience. Optional LTE connectivity can keep you connected anywhere, and the 10-inch touch display is brilliant, especially combined with a Surface Pen. It’s also a much cheaper option compared to the Pro X.