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Village Maiden gives PlayStation 5 owners a chance to experience Resident Evil 8's atmosphere (Image source: Capcom)

Resident Evil Village Maiden demo launches on PlayStation 5: 4K checkerboarding, ray-tracing, and that tall, scary lady

Capcom recently released Resident Evil Village Maiden as a surprise demo for PlayStation 5 owners. With just months to go before the game's May 7th release, Village Maiden gives us a (horrifying) glimpse of what's to come.
Arjun Krishna Lal, Sat, 23 Jan 2021 13:03:00 +0100
Lenovo ThinkPad P73 Review - Mobile Workstation with Core i9, RTX 4000 and 4K

88% Lenovo ThinkPad P73 Review - Mobile Workstation with Core i9, RTX 4000 and 4K

Full performance after BIOS updates. The ThinkPad P73 has been around for a while, but Lenovo had to deliver some BIOS updates before the device could use the full potential of its components. Neither Intel, nor Nvidia, introduced major updates in the last 18 months, so the P73 is still up to date in the beginning of 2021.
Intel Core i9-9880H | NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000 (Laptop) | 17.30" | 3.5 kg
Andreas Osthoff, Sat, 23 Jan 2021 12:52:00 +0100
The MSI PRO MP271 series comes in three variants. (Image source: MSI)

MSI PRO MP271 monitors launched with slim bezels, eye strain reduction and not-so-professional features

MSI is targeting professionals with the PRO MP271 series of monitors. The series peaks at a WQHD and 60 Hz model, which also has a 120 mm height-adjustable stand. All members of the MSI PRO MP271 series are TÜV Rheinland certified...
Alex Alderson, Sat, 23 Jan 2021 11:01:00 +0100
Lenovo ThinkPad P73 Review - Mobile Workstation with Core i9, RTX 4000 and 4K
Lenovo ThinkPad P73 Review - Mobile Workstation with Core i9, RTX 4000 and 4K
Motorola Moto E7
Motorola Moto E7 Smartphone Review - Good night shots for 110 Euros?
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 Laptop Review: Intel's Tiger Lake quad-core beats AMD's hexa-core
ThinkPad E14 with the full power of Tiger Lake
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 laptop review: Stylish ultrabook now with Intel Tiger Lake
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 laptop review: Stylish ultrabook now with Intel Tiger Lake
The Honor V40 5G is expected to ship with Google services in global markets. (Image: Honor)

Honor V40 5G official, could skirt US bans directed at former parent company Huawei

Honor has launched the V40 5G flagship smartphone. Although developed when Honor was still owned by Huawei, the device is the first to be launched by its new owners. This could help skirt the US ban on Huawei which means that it s...
Sanjiv Sathiah, Sat, 23 Jan 2021 10:54:00 +0100
Samsung's move could mean that 3nm GaaFET chips make it to market by 2024 (Image source: Samsung)

The 3nm race is on: Samsung allegedly invests US$10 billion in Austin, TX semiconductor facility

As TSMC pushes ahead with their plans for 3nm FinFET lithography, Samsung's reportedly investing over US$10 billion in an Austin, TX facility to take their own 3nm manufacturing strategy forward.
Arjun Krishna Lal, Sat, 23 Jan 2021 09:41:00 +0100
The Realme X7 Pro. (Source: Realme)

Realme X9 Pro set to debut with the new MediaTek Dimensity 1200

Taiwanese chip makers MediaTek recently launched two new SoCs in the form of the Dimensity 1100 and Dimensity 1200. While neither chipset has appeared on any device yet, the latter has been slated to feature on an upcoming Realme ...
Ricci Rox, Sat, 23 Jan 2021 09:17:00 +0100
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G can vary its refresh rate from 10 Hz to 120 Hz thanks to LTPO tech. (Image source: Samsung)

Apple iPhone 12s Pro, Huawei Mate 50 Pro, and Xiaomi Mi 12 appear on shortlist of smartphones expected to feature LTPO displays this year

A shortlist of smartphones either already with or expected to feature LTPO screens in 2021 has revealed some interesting entrants and a notable absence. There is mention of an Apple iPhone 12s Pro, Huawei Mate 50 Pro, Samsung Gala...
Daniel R Deakin, Sat, 23 Jan 2021 09:16:00 +0100
The Samsung Galaxy Note series nears its end as the Galaxy Z range expands. (Image source: Samsung - Note20/Flip)

Alleged Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 specs and price predictions arrive just as more tech tipsters sound the death knell for the Galaxy Note series

Specs and price predictions for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 foldable smartphone have started appearing on social media just as well-known tech commenters have been ringing the death knell for the Samsung Galaxy Note serie...
Daniel R Deakin, Sat, 23 Jan 2021 07:37:00 +0100
A concept render of the rumored redesigned MacBook Air. (Image: Macrumors)

Apple working on high-end MacBook Air, bringing back SD card slot and more to the MacBook Pro range

2021 is going to be a big year for fans of Apple’s Macs as the company sets down the path of reengineering many of its designs around its super efficient, yet powerful Apple silicon chips. Bloomberg reports that Apple is working o...
Sanjiv Sathiah, Sat, 23 Jan 2021 05:42:00 +0100
The HP ProBook x360 435 G8 can be configured with up to 32 GB DDR4-3200 SDRAM. (Image source: HP)

Ryzen 3 5400U APU inside HP ProBook x360 435 G8 endures a false start against the AMD Ryzen 3 4300U on Geekbench but base clock performance gives a sign of things to come

The Zen 3-based AMD Ryzen 3 5400U has popped up on Geekbench as part of an HP ProBook x360 435 G8 laptop. The Cezanne Ryzen 5000 part is seemingly restricted to a maximum clock of 2.60 GHz, which leaves a mixed impression against ...
Daniel R Deakin, Sat, 23 Jan 2021 04:02:00 +0100
Motorola Moto E7

75% Motorola Moto E7 Smartphone Review - Good night shots for 110 Euros?

Light in the darkness. Motorola installs a pixel binning camera in the Moto E7 for just under 110 Euros and wants to enable great pictures in the dark. Does the inexpensive phone have an advantage over the equally expensive competition?
Mediatek Helio G25 | PowerVR GE8320 | 6.50" | 180 g
Florian Schmitt, Sat, 23 Jan 2021 02:53:00 +0100
Lenovo Flex 5 14 is down to $649 USD to be one of the cheapest convertibles with an 11th gen Intel Core i5 CPU, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB NVMe SSD (Source: Costco)

Deal | Lenovo Flex 5 14 is down to $649 USD to be one of the cheapest convertibles with an 11th gen Intel Core i5 CPU, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB NVMe SSD

The versatile 2-in-1 laptop strikes a great balance between performance and price when compared to other models in its category. Students and home users with tight budgets may want to consider this Lenovo Flex.
Allen Ngo, Sat, 23 Jan 2021 02:39:00 +0100
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The RTX 3090 edition of the Quantum Vector can be preordered for US$339.99 (Image source: EKWB)

The EK's Quantum Vector water block promises cool temps, chart-topping performance with the GeForce RTX 3090

The GeForce RTX 3090 is the most power-hungry single-GPU card to date. This, however, didn't deter EK from releasing a Quantum Vector water block that promises lower temps and (possibly) higher overclocks.
Arjun Krishna Lal, Sat, 23 Jan 2021 00:34:00 +0100
The Best Smartphones for Less Than 300 Euros

The Best Smartphones for Less Than 300 Euros

January 2021 update. The price range of less than 300 Euros, or around $350, is one of the best-selling smartphone segments. Phones in this price bracket tend to offer attractive price-performance ratios. If you are looking for a solid high-quality smartphone on a budget the following list of all smartphones for less than 300 Euros reviewed by us may help.
Daniel Schmidt, Fri, 22 Jan 2021 22:12:00 +0100
The Best Smartphones for Less Than 500 Euros

The Best Smartphones for Less Than 500 Euros

January 2021 update. Not too long ago the price bracket between 500 to 600 Euros was occupied primarily by flagship devices. Nowadays, these have moved on and can usually be found in price ranges north of 1,000 Euros, leaving the bracket around 500 Euros for occasional affordable high-end devices as well as older top-of-the-line premium smartphones. The latter may not be up-to-date any longer but can still be a great alternative.
Daniel Schmidt, Fri, 22 Jan 2021 22:05:00 +0100
The Best Compact Smartphones

The Best Compact Smartphones

January 2021 update. Smartphones with large display are a dime a dozen. However, things are rather bleak if you’re looking for a compact smartphone. Below, you will find the best compact smartphones reviewed by us.
Daniel Schmidt, Fri, 22 Jan 2021 22:00:00 +0100
The best Phablets

The Best Smartphones with Large Display

January 2021 Update. The current trend in smartphone displays is a complete reversal of the last trend in cell phone displays before the smartphone entered: displays are getting increasingly larger. One reason are our changed habits and the ways in which we use modern smartphones. Telephony became texting and posting, social media and media consumption applications are now more important than ever and benefit immensely from large content display allotments. The following table contains the best smartphones with large displays reviewed by us.
Daniel Schmidt, Fri, 22 Jan 2021 21:48:00 +0100
Notebookcheck's Top 10 Smartphones

The Best Smartphones

January 2021 Update. Smartphones have become a staple of modern life and have become a truly universal tool to get us through the day. From connecting us with our friends to preserving precious memories, from providing entertainment during those dull moments of boredom to making the modern shopping experience so much more enjoyable to providing us with the latest news… we could go on and on. Thus, it is very important to make the right decision when shopping for a smartphone. Listed below you will find the best smartphones that we got our hands on in our lab, and that we put through their paces as part of our extensive review process.
Daniel Schmidt, Fri, 22 Jan 2021 21:40:00 +0100
The Best Tablets

The Best Tablets

Q1/2021 update. When it comes to couch usage, gaming while out and about, taking notes, or even conducting research for school or work tablets have become increasingly popular and attractive devices. Even if Apple managed to establish itself as a dominant force in the tablet market they are not the only ones, and various exciting alternatives by numerous OEMs are available alternatively. Below, you will find the highest-ranking tablets we have had in review.
Daniel Schmidt, Fri, 22 Jan 2021 21:36:00 +0100
The PicoSystem is a handheld games console based around the RP2040 microcontroller. (Image source: Pimoroni)

Raspberry Pi Pico: Pimoroni announces multiple devices based on the Pico's new RP2040 microcontroller, including a handheld games console

Pimoroni has announced multiple devices utilising the RP2040 microcontroller, following the Raspberry Pi Pico's announcement yesterday. A highlight of the bunch is the PicoSystem, which transforms the RP2040 into a handheld games ...
Alex Alderson, Fri, 22 Jan 2021 21:13:00 +0100
The MINISFORUM X35G will begin shipping from Amazon in February. (Image source: MINISFORUM)

The MINISFORUM X35G mini-PC is now orderable on Amazon with an Intel Ice Lake processor and Optane storage for US$419.99

The MINISFORUM X35G has reached Amazon, following a successful Indiegogo campaign last year. The mini-PC comes with an Intel Ice Lake processor, Intel Optane memory and a Thunderbolt 3 port, among other components. The X35G retail...
Alex Alderson, Fri, 22 Jan 2021 21:08:00 +0100
The design of the Huawei 'Nova' smartwatch remains unknown for the time being. (Image source: Huawei)

Nova Watch: New Huawei smartwatch series nears with patent filing

Huawei has trademarked the name 'Nova Watch' in China. Undoubtedly, this suggests that the Chinese company plans to release at least one smartwatch as part of a new series soon. Huawei reserves Nova for its mid-range smartphones, ...
Alex Alderson, Fri, 22 Jan 2021 21:05:00 +0100
Samsung continues to rely on two SoCs for its Galaxy S smartphones. (Image source: Samsung)

The Samsung Exynos 2100 falls well behind the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 in early Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra CPU and GPU speed tests

The Samsung Galaxy S21 series will soon be in people's hands, albeit with different SoCs depending on where you live. However, it turns out that the Samsung Exynos 2100 version of the Galaxy S21 Ultra is around 10% slower than its...
Alex Alderson, Fri, 22 Jan 2021 21:02:00 +0100
The Core i7-11700K is of one Intel's upcoming Rocket Lake-S processor. (Image source: Intel)

The Intel Core i7-11700K loses out to the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X in a big way in early Geekbench single-core and multi-core benchmarks

The Intel Core i7-11700K has appeared on Geekbench 5 to showcase its single-core and multi-core performance. The eight-core processor cannot match the single-core performance of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and even falls behind the mult...
Alex Alderson, Fri, 22 Jan 2021 20:56:00 +0100
The Best Smartphones for Less Than 160 Euros

The Best Smartphones for Less Than 160 Euros

January 2021 update. Looking for a great affordable smartphone? Below, you will find the best smartphones reviewed by us that cost less than 160 Euros, or around $200. Entry-level smartphones will require quite a few compromises from their users but are more often than not more than sufficient for simple tasks and perfectly adequate at running simple applications.
Daniel Schmidt, Fri, 22 Jan 2021 20:46:00 +0100
The Best Tablets for Less Than 250 Euros

The Best Tablets for Less Than 250 Euros

Q1/2021 update Here you will find the best tablets under 250 USD/Euros reviewed by Notebookcheck. Our list of top models is regularly updated, maintained and commented on and should assist in purchasing decisions.
Daniel Schmidt, Fri, 22 Jan 2021 20:45:00 +0100
The Best Camera Smartphones

The Best Camera Smartphones

January 2021 update. Photography has become the defining feature of modern smartphones. Thanks to incredible leaps in camera technology smartphones are now at a point where they can easily replace traditional digital point-and-shoot cameras. Complex software algorithms ensure that even a spontaneous snapshot will look great. Below, you will find the best camera smartphones reviewed by us.
Daniel Schmidt, Fri, 22 Jan 2021 20:45:00 +0100
The OnePlus Watch could still look like this. (Source: OPPO)

OnePlus Watch: a new certification hints at 2 very different versions of the same upcoming wearable

The OnePlus Watch is coming to India, according to a new regulatory certification posted by a well-known tipster. It has been presumed that this wearable would have a round face; however, the new registration specifies 2 variants ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, Fri, 22 Jan 2021 19:55:00 +0100
The iPhone SE (2020). (Source: NBC)

Apple loses LG as a supplier for LCD iPhone displays

The days of LCD-only iPhones are numbered; however, a handful of these models are still in production. However, it now seems they will have to do without screens from LG for the rest of their manufacturing runs. The company has dr...
Deirdre O'Donnell, Fri, 22 Jan 2021 19:08:00 +0100
The latest "Z Flip 3" renders. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Galaxy Z Flip 3: new renders show the foldable phone with an updated rear camera hump and secondary screen

Samsung is currently expected to launch up to 4 new foldable devices this year, 1 of which will be a next-gen Galaxy Z Flip. Fresh renders of this clamshell phone have popped up with the same main camera module as the Galaxy S21 o...
Deirdre O'Donnell, Fri, 22 Jan 2021 18:06:00 +0100
The Redmi K40 Pro is rumoured to feature the same display type as the Mi 11. (Image source: Xiaomi Adictos)

The Xiaomi Redmi K40 series to feature the world's smallest punch hole and Samsung's most expensive flat display; Snapdragon 870 expected for February-bound flagships

According to Digital Chat Station, the Redmi K40 series will feature an ultra-small punch hole and Samsung's most expensive flat display. Xiaomi will borrow the display directly from the Mi 11 while using the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8...
Alex Alderson, Fri, 22 Jan 2021 18:04:00 +0100
The LG Rollable and the Explorer Project face an uncertain future. (Image source: LG)

The LG Rollable and Explorer Project may be cancelled even with the sale of LG's smartphone business

The Vingroup has reputedly offered to buy LG's smartphone business, with LG retaining control over the designs and R&D of future smartphones. However, the company is considering cancelling the Rollable, which is thought to be its ...
Alex Alderson, Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:58:00 +0100
The Realme Watch 2. (Source: FCC)

Realme Watch 2: FCC confirms square 1.4-inch display, SpO2 sensor and IP68 rating for the upcoming wearable

Realme's first-ever smartwatch was an Apple Watch clone, whereas its second had a round face and a Pro variant. A new FCC registration reveals the OEM has gone back to a square face for its next wearable. It has an on-trend blood ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:53:00 +0100
ARM Mali-G78 MP14 GPU - Benchmarks and Specs

ARM Mali-G78 MP14 GPU - Benchmarks and Specs

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The Radeon RX 6700 XT could launch this May. (Image Source: AMD)

Leak claims AMD's Radeon RX 6700 XT easily beats the Nvidia RTX 3060 12 GB, trades blows with RTX 3060 Ti

AMD was supposed to unveil the RX 6700 XT at CES, but the company is still not sure how to market this GPU. Word on the street is that the current test samples can easily beat the RTX 3060 12 GB models from Nvidia, and it even bes...
Bogdan Solca, Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:49:00 +0100
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AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (Desktop) GPU - Benchmarks and Specs

4608 Navi / RDNA2 cores @ 1825MHz, 256 Bit GDDR6 @ 16000MHz
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AMD Radeon RX 6800 (Desktop) GPU - Benchmarks and Specs

3840 Navi / RDNA2 cores @ 1815MHz, 256 Bit GDDR6 @ 16000MHz
Intel fixes the 7 nm nodes. (Image Source: Intel)

Intel to produce most of the 7 nm CPUs releasing in 2023 on its own "fixed" nodes, some parts will still be outsourced

Previous rumors were reporting that Intel may start outsourcing for some 10 nm and 7 nm CPUs in the next few years, but the latest financial report suggests that the company will not rely too much on external fabs. Apparently, Int...
Bogdan Solca, Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:22:00 +0100
Sony announced the Xperia Pro in February 2020. (Image source: Sony)

The Sony Xperia Pro edges closer to release with the publication of US firmware

Sony is on the verge of releasing the Xperia PRO, according to the publication of firmware for the device in the US. Sony announced the smartphone eleven months ago with HDMI, 5G mmWave and 5G Sub-6 connectivity, and a Snapdragon ...
Alex Alderson, Fri, 22 Jan 2021 13:32:00 +0100
The new 15.6-inch Nitro 5 will be available in multiple configurations. (Image source: Acer)

The Acer Nitro 5 is available to pre-order with up to an AMD Ryzen 7 5800H and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 for €1,799; Intel versions orderable too

The new Acer Nitro 5 is already to pre-order, months before its expected arrival. Retailers are offering the 15.6-inch edition with up to an AMD Ryzen 7 5800H and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, but Ryzen 9 5900HX SKUs should eventual...
Alex Alderson, Fri, 22 Jan 2021 13:29:00 +0100
Apple's standalone headset will target devices like the Oculus Quest 2, but will be much more expensive. (Image

Report: Apple targeting 2022 for launch of a high-end VR headset

A new Bloomberg report points to 2022 for the unveiling of Apple’s first VR headset. As with most things Apple, however, the pricing is going to be on the upper end of what many will be willing to pay.
Sanjiv Sathiah, Fri, 22 Jan 2021 10:32:00 +0100
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 Laptop Review: Intel's Tiger Lake quad-core beats AMD's hexa-core

85% Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 Laptop Review: Intel's Tiger Lake quad-core beats AMD's hexa-core

Cheap TrackPoint Tiger. It has been some time since Lenovo released the AMD Ryzen 4000 variant. Now there is an Intel-based version of the ThinkPad E14 Gen 2. The new ThinkPad laptop gets a Thunderbolt port, which is a novelty for this model, and offers plenty of CPU performance.
Intel Core i7-1165G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 1.6 kg
Benjamin Herzig, Fri, 22 Jan 2021 10:07:00 +0100
The Intel Core i9-11900K's price has been reported as €499.70 (US$604) without VAT. (Image source: TecLab)

Intel Core i9-11900K produces an ominous Geekbench single-core result that takes the i9-10900K by +32% and leaves the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and Ryzen 9 5950X out of sight

A sample of the Intel Core i9-11900K has finally been unearthed on Geekbench and the Rocket Lake-S chip has produced a gigantic single-core score. Utilizing a Gigabyte Z490 Aorus Master board enabled the i9-11900K to score over +3...
Daniel R Deakin, Fri, 22 Jan 2021 08:54:00 +0100
The Zen 3 factor helps make the Asus ROG Flow X13 a powerful convertible laptop. (Image source: Asus/AMD - edited)

AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS hits 4.8 GHz inside an Asus ROG Flow X13 laptop as Geekbench single-core scores shine against the Ryzen 9 4900H and Intel Core i7-1165G7

The Asus ROG Flow X13 GV301 laptop in combination with an AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS APU has been spotted in a couple of test runs on Geekbench. The Ryzen 9 5980HS produced strong single-core and multi-core results that hold up well again...
Daniel R Deakin, Fri, 22 Jan 2021 07:34:00 +0100
New Razer Naga X MMO mouse is 30 percent lighter than the Naga Trinity (Source: Razer)

New Naga X MMO mouse is one of Razer's lightest mice yet

At just 85 g, the Naga X is 30 percent lighter than the 120 g Naga Trinity while also costing less at retail. New optical sensors and PTFE feet make it a leaner and smoother alternative to the Trinity.
Allen Ngo, Fri, 22 Jan 2021 03:33:00 +0100
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 laptop review: Stylish ultrabook now with Intel Tiger Lake

86% Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 laptop review: Stylish ultrabook now with Intel Tiger Lake

Mini ThinkPad. The ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 is the latest version of Lenovo's 13-inch ultrabook and is equipped with 11th generation Intel Core processors, resulting in the upgrade to the new integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics. In addition, the new L13 is at the cutting edge of technology thanks to USB 4 and Thunderbolt 4, respectively. It goes without saying that you can also enjoy the excellent ThinkPad input devices here.
Intel Core i5-1135G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 13.30" | 1.4 kg
Marius Schell, Fri, 22 Jan 2021 01:43:00 +0100
Nokia could be launching a low-cost 5G smartphone soon

Qualcomm Snapdragon 690-powered Nokia smartphone codenamed "Quicksilver" shows up on Geekbench

Nokia's highly-awaited 5G smartphone could be launched soon. It just showed up on Geekbench codenamed 'Quicksilver'. The device in question is likely the Nokia 7.3, slated to come with four rear cameras, a 90Hz screen and a 4,000m...
Anil Satyanarayana, Fri, 22 Jan 2021 00:55:00 +0100
The RedMagic 6 Pro might be 120W and more besides. (Source: RedMagic)

The RedMagic 6 gaming-phone series is slated to have a 120W-charging Pro version

Nubia has hyped its 2021 flagship-grade gaming phone with a new spec: ultra-fast 120-watt (W) charging. A new leak suggests that there will be 2 variants of the device, only 1 of which will have the new technology. The putative Sn...
Deirdre O'Donnell, Thu, 21 Jan 2021 23:01:00 +0100
The best alternatives to Apple's MacBook Air

The Best Windows Alternatives to Apple's MacBook Air

January 2021 Update. Apple’s MacBook Air is a favorite among all users looking for a small-format laptop. However, thin and light is not an Apple-exclusive any longer, and many OEMs offer numerous viable Windows alternatives to Apple’s thin MacBook Air.
Florian Schmitt, Thu, 21 Jan 2021 22:57:00 +0100
The best Windows alternatives to Apple's MacBook Pro 13

The Best Windows Alternatives to Apple's MacBook Pro 13

January 2021 Update. A Mac? No thanks. Apple's range of notebooks is as popular as ever. But there is also a good selection of similarly interesting notebooks for Windows users. Take a look at the best devices that the world of Windows has come up with to compete against Apple's portfolio.
Florian Schmitt, Thu, 21 Jan 2021 22:53:00 +0100

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