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Microsoft's budget Surface Laptop may feature a quad-core Ice Lake-U series processor. (Image source: Microsoft)

New Surface Laptop hits Geekbench with an Intel Core i5-1035G1 and up to 16 GB of RAM

Microsoft's next Surface Laptop has been spotted on Geekbench with an Intel Core i5-1035G1 and up to 16 GB of RAM. The new model will supposedly be a cheaper answer to the Surface Laptop 3 and may start for as little as US$500. The device will have a 12.5-inch display too, making it slightly smaller than the Surface Pro X.
Alex Alderson, 20 Sep 2020 13:32
Tiger Lake is the name for Intel's 11th Generation of Core mobile processors. (Image source: Intel)

Intel Core i7-1185G7 reference design laptop benchmarks confirm iGPU gains over the AMD Ryzen 7 4800U in a Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 but the CPU part still suffers from core count envy

Intel’s new Tiger Lake Core i7-1185G7 chip has been doing the rounds inside of a reference design laptop, and while the iGPU component of the SoC has had reviewers generally cooing over its ability to play games at acceptable frame rates, it seems the shortage of CPU cores behind rivals such as the AMD Ryzen 7 4800U is still problematic.
Daniel R Deakin, 20 Sep 2020 12:02
This is what the Nokia 9.3 may look like. (Source: Abraham Pratomo)

Nokia 9.3 tipped to be a fairly compact smartphone as launch draws closer

The Nokia 9.3 has been in the works for well over a year now but a concrete launch date remains unknown. The phone is expected to be unveiled in the fourth quarter of the year, however, and new information indicates that the Nokia flagship may offer a reasonably compact form factor.
Ricci Rox, 20 Sep 2020 11:43
The Poco F1 and the Mi A2 were both released in 2018. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Poco F1 and Xiaomi Mi A2 owners can get a taste of Android 11 thanks to updated custom ROMs

Updated custom ROMs based on Android 11 have become available for both the Poco F1 and Xiaomi Mi A2 smartphones. It has already been revealed that neither of these devices was on the list for official OEM support to Android 11, but custom ROM devs have not forgotten Poco F1 and Mi A2 owners.
Daniel R Deakin, 20 Sep 2020 09:23
HP Omen 15: Gaming laptop with good battery life

82% HP Omen 15: Gaming laptop with good battery life

Affordable entry-level device! With the Omen series, HP offers gaming laptops that are directly aimed at gamers. Not only does HP cover the high-end segment here, but it also offers attractive devices for the entry level. With the current Omen 15, we certainly have an interesting device on the market that doesn't need to hide in terms of price-performance ratio.
Intel Core i5-10300H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile, 15.6", 2.1 kg
Sebastian Bade, 20 Sep 2020 04:38
HP ProBook x360 435 G7 in review: AMD Ryzen 4000 as unique selling point

HP ProBook x360 435 G7: AMD Ryzen 4000 as unique selling point

Although the AMD Ryzen 4000 series offers better performance compared to current Intel CPUs, the former processors aren't available in business convertibles that can be used both as tablet and laptop. The only exception is the HP ProBook x360 435 G7, which promptly received a good score in our test.
Benjamin Herzig, 20 Sep 2020 04:18
HP EX900 Pro 1 TB NVMe SSD Benchmarked

HP EX900 Pro 1 TB NVMe SSD Benchmarked

Medium performance for a lower price. The mid-range HP EX900 Pro isn't bad by any means, but it's a little late to the party now that the faster and cheaper SK Hynix Gold P31 has already hit the market.
Allen Ngo, 20 Sep 2020 03:36
The Redmi 9i is now live. (Source: Redmi)

The Redmi 9i launches in India as an improved version of the 9a

The Redmi 9i offers a 6.53-inch screen, a 3.5mm jack and a 5000mAh battery for about US$100 in various markets. Now, the OEM has launched another variant of this same phone with more RAM and storage in India. This 9a will go on sale for INR 8299 (~$113) on platforms such as Flipkart soon.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Sep 2020 00:47
A new render with a role for ISOCELL Vizion. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Samsung trademarks what may be a new in-house ToF sensor

Time-of-flight (or ToF) sensors have become commonplace in higher-end smartphones, fulfilling roles such as depth-perception in photography or advanced face detection for biometrics. Samsung has used them in the past, but has not made its own. Now, however, it seems a new member of the ISOCELL image-sensor family will be dedicated to this task.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Sep 2020 00:13
The RTX 3090 may offer the ultimate gaming experience, but the RTX 3080 comes mighty close. (Image source: NVIDIA)

Leaked benchmarks show the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 offering as little as 5% better performance than the RTX 3080 for over twice the price

More benchmark data about the GeForce RTX 3080 has leaked ahead of the card's official release next week. Based on initial findings, NVIDIA's US$1,499 card only just outperforms the US$699 RTX 3080 in many triple-A titles and by a margin as slim as 4.7%. The RTX 3090 fares better in synthetic benchmarks, but it can only achieve a lead of 10-20% for over twice the price of the RTX 3080.
Alex Alderson, 19 Sep 2020 22:54
ColorOS 11 is coming to the low-priced Oppo A52 in the fourth quarter

Oppo A52: ColorOS 11 is coming to the low-priced A series smartphone in the fourth quarter

Just as we completed our review of the A52, Oppo announced ColorOS 11. What is more is that it is coming to the A52 in the fourth quarter. The low-priced smartphone is very similar to the A72. This means that the A52 shares not only the strengths of the A72 but also its weaknesses.
Inge Schwabe, 19 Sep 2020 22:40
Xiaomi may already be testing Android 11 builds of MIUI 12 for multiple devices internally. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Redmi K20, Mi CC9 Pro and Redmi K30 may be next in line for Android 11-based MIUI 12 upgrades

Xiaomi may already be testing Android 11 builds of MIUI 12 for multiple devices internally, according to a new report. It seems that the Redmi K20, Redmi K30 and Mi CC9 Pro are next up for Android 11, as should the Mi Note 10, Mi Note 10 Pro, Mi 9T and Poco X2 by extension.
Alex Alderson, 19 Sep 2020 21:53
The PD Pioneer 65W quad-port charger. (Source: Notebookcheck)

RAVPOWER PD Pioneer 65W 4-Port GaN Tech USB C Desktop Charger hands-on review

RAVPOWER's PD Pioneer series consists of chargers based on gallium nitride (GaN) technology rather than traditional silicon. One variant offers the ability to charge four devices at once with a maximum combined output of 65 watts (W). Therefore, it is clearly meant to appeal to enthusiasts with many favoured devices all clamouring for juice. Can it match up to its convenient unique selling point?
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Sep 2020 21:13
The Huawei Mate 40, according to some recent leaks. (Source: OnLeaks/PriceBaba)

The Huawei Mate 40 Pro collects certifications on its way to launch

The Thai regulator NBTC has approved an upcoming Huawei device called the NOH-NX9, revealing that it is in fact the Mate 40 Pro in the process. This model number has also popped up on the EEC and Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) databases, suggesting that the premium phablet will indeed make its debut soon.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Sep 2020 20:24
As the first manufacturer, Xiaomi uses the new MediaTek Helio G85 in its Redmi Note 9.

Is the Redmi Note 9 the perfect entry-level smartphone?

In our test, the affordable 150-Euro (~$178) Redmi Note 9 hardly gives any reason for complaint worth mention, considering the price of the affordable mid-range smartphone. However, there is one issue you should consider before buying...
Marcus Herbrich, 19 Sep 2020 20:20
HP EliteBook 830 G7 Laptop Review: Premium for the Mainstream

89% HP EliteBook 830 G7 Laptop Review: Premium for the Mainstream

Now with a new chassis. Unlike the jump from the EliteBook 830 G5 to the 830 G6, the 830 G7 brings significant visual updates including reduced bezels for a sleeker and more portable look.
Intel Core i7-10810U, UHD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1.3 kg
Allen Ngo, 19 Sep 2020 19:57
The Infinix Note 8 in schematic form. (Source: FCC)

The Infinix Note 8 has quad cameras and a 5100mAh battery, according to the FCC

Infinix' Note 8 has emerged in recent leaks as a potential Redmi 9 (or Poco M2) challenger. Both phones have the same Helio G80 processor, although the latter's brand is better established. However, the newer prospect has just been approved by the FCC, revealing that it has quad rear cameras and a sizeable battery.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Sep 2020 19:35
The Galaxy Z Fold2 post-teardown. (Source: YouTube)

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2's iFixit teardown shows it has improved on reparability in its category, if not by much

iFixit has posted its dissembly video for Samsung's latest flagship foldable device. The Galaxy Z Fold2 fared better than other phones with hinges that have featured recently on the same YouTube channel. On the other hand, it could have scored higher on its reparability scale.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Sep 2020 18:52
The new ViewSonic All-in-One Direct View LED Display. (Source: ViewSonic)

ViewSonic announces a new all-in-one LED display that goes up to 216 inches in size

Large-scale 'video wall'-style displays (or those that are about 100 inches diagonally or more) are often impressive and effective, particularly in a professional environment. However, they can pose several disadvantages, especially when made using conventional LCDs. ViewSonic asserts that its new, LED-based alternative solves many of them while offering a more streamlined viewing and installation experience.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Sep 2020 17:49
Lenovo may have some good prices on X1 Carbons this weekend. (Source: Lenovo)

Deal | Save about US$1000 on a new-ish ThinkPad X1 Carbon

Lenovo US has announced a major sales event running for this weekend only, with up to 70% off some PCs of various types. Among these are the 7th- and 8th-gen ThinkPad X1 Carbon ultrabooks, which are down to under US$1000 in some cases. The Ryzen 7 Pro 3700U-powered T495s also features here at an excellent price.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Sep 2020 16:56
Xiaomi has a 27-inch monitor in its lineup that offers a 165 Hz refresh rate. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi takes on Asus with rumored 240 Hz and 360 Hz external gaming monitors with prices from just 999 yuan (US$148)

An extraordinary new rumor about Xiaomi claims the Chinese OEM is preparing to launch new external gaming monitors offering 240 Hz and mighty 360 Hz refresh rates. According to one source, prices will start at 999 yuan (US$148), and it is likely Xiaomi’s 360 Hz monitor will be more affordable than the Asus ROG Swift 360 panel.
Daniel R Deakin, 19 Sep 2020 13:36
The PS5 with disc drive seems particularly chunky when looking at it from the base. (Image source: NCC via MySmartPrice)

Vertical PlayStation 5 console positioning might be the way to go as new live images show just how stocky the PS5 is on its side

New live images of the PlayStation 5 have found their way online, and although Sony has already revealed the exact dimensions of the next-gen console, it is quite startling just how big the device looks when horizontal. Vertical positioning might be optimal, especially for those who plump for a plump PS5 with disc drive.
Daniel R Deakin, 19 Sep 2020 11:46
The OnePlus 8T finally has a tentative release date

The OnePlus 8T will allegedly be unveiled on October 14

Insider reports suggest that the OnePlus 8T will be released on October 14. It is likely to be accompanied by the sub-US$200 OnePlus Clover and the OnePlus Watch. OnePlus is yet to officially confirm the date, but we should know for sure in the coming days.
Anil Satyanarayana, 19 Sep 2020 11:14
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 card can support a display resolution of 7680x4320. (Image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 topples fellow Ampere card RTX 3080 from its short-lived reign as UserBenchmark's GPU champion and records effectively 19% faster result

The powerful Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 desktop graphics card has become the new champion of UserBenchmark’s GPU comparison chart. Not only has the RTX 3090 removed fellow Ampere card RTX 3080 from the top of the table, it is also the only part that has an average benchmark rating that surpasses 200%.
Daniel R Deakin, 19 Sep 2020 10:26
The Xiaomi Mi 9T is known as the Redmi K20 in some markets. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Updated | Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite possible candidate for upcoming sub-€300 (US$355) smartphone with 5G and a 108 MP main camera sensor

More details of Xiaomi’s Gauguin and Gauguin Pro smartphones have appeared online, leading to speculation that one of them could be launched as a Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite device on the European market and possibly further abroad. This potential Mi 10T Lite would be a sub-€300 (US$355) 5G smartphone with either a 64 MP or 108 MP main camera.
The name "Mi 10T Lite" has been confirmed via the FCC.

Daniel R Deakin, 19 Sep 2020 08:59
AirConsole claims to have attracted 7 million players since its inception. (Source: AirConsole)

AirConsole claims to be cloud-gaming but for Xbox, PS4 or Switch titles

Cloud gaming allows PC gamers to stream their titles via any device rather than load them on a high-powered rig. AirConsole is a company that claims to do much the same for console games. However, in its case, the user's smartphone is used as the controller and a big screen is required. This service is now expanding to Android TVs for this purpose.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Sep 2020 01:33
The latest Chromecast device, according to a new leak. (Source: WinFuture)

Google's upcoming smart speaker and Chromecast device are allegedly leaked in full ahead of their launch

Google has indicated that it will launch new smart home products alongside the Pixels 5 and 4a (5G) at these smartphones' launch at the end of September. However, a leaks site may have spoiled any surprise left in conjunction with these devices. WinFuture purports to confirm that they will be a fresh take on the Nest speaker and Chromecast, and to have genuine product images of both.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Sep 2020 00:56
The Pocophone F1 has finally received its MIUI 12 update. (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12 update arrives for the Pocophone F1

The Pocophone F1 has started receiving MIUI 12, Xiaomi's latest OS. Based on Android 10, MIUI 12 for the Pocophone F1 is only being rolled out to Russian handsets for the time being, but it can be downloaded manually.
Alex Alderson, 19 Sep 2020 00:47
The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3090 TURBO 24G is a blower and dual-slot card. (Image source: Gigabyte)

Gigabyte releases a blower and dual-slot NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 with a 350 W TDP

Gigabyte has released a blow and dual-slot version of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090. The GeForce RTX 3090 TURBO 24G also has a 350 W TDP, to add to the fun of owning a blower RTX 3090.
Alex Alderson, 19 Sep 2020 00:46
Watch Dogs 2 can be downloaded for free until September 24. (Image source: Ubisoft)

Football Manager 2020 and Watch Dogs 2 are now free to download and keep indefinitely

For a short time, Football Manager 2020 and Watch Dogs 2 can now be download completely free of charge. Better yet, the two games can be kept forever. Both games can be downloaded on Windows, while Football Manager is also available on Mac.
Alex Alderson, 19 Sep 2020 00:26
No MIUI 12 yet for the Redmi Note 8. (Source: Xiaomi)

New updates land on the Redmi Note 8 and Mi A2 Lite

Xiaomi is now sending out new updates to some of its phones, with the Redmi Note 8 and Mi A2 Lite getting OTAs. For the Redmi Note 8, two updates have been sent, to the global and Indian models of the devices. Owners of the global model of the Mi A2 Lite should now also be getting the September patch.
Ricci Rox, 18 Sep 2020 19:22
Royole will launch the FlexPai 2 on September 21. (Image source: TENAA)

Royole FlexPai 2 hits AnTuTu and the TENAA with a Snapdragon 865, 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage ahead of September 21 announcement

The Royole FlexPai 2 has reached the TENAA and AnTuTu, shortly before its release on September 21. The foldable smartphone will have a 7.8-inch AMOLED screen, a Snapdragon 865 chipset and up to 12 GB of RAM with 256 GB of storage.
Alex Alderson, 18 Sep 2020 19:18
It seems that a new Polar Vantage V smartwatch is in development. (Image source: Gadgets & Wearables)

Leaked Polar Vantage V2 retail listing points to an October release

A Finnish retailer has listed the Polar Vantage V2, prompting speculation that Polar is on the verge of releasing a new smartwatch. Polar released the Vantage V in 2018, so an update is in order.
Alex Alderson, 18 Sep 2020 19:05
The Galaxy S20 FE 5G has a plastic black. (Image source: @jimmyispromo)

New leaked Samsung Galaxy S20 FE images confirm flat screen and plastic back as unusually high prices appear for 5G model

Leaked Galaxy S20 FE hands-on images have confirmed that Samsung has equipped its next smartphone with a flat-screen, and a plastic back. It looks like the 5G model will be roughly 10% more expensive than the 4G model, effectively making Samsung fans pay a premium for having a Snapdragon 865 instead of the lesser Exynos 990.
Alex Alderson, 18 Sep 2020 19:01
Apple may integrate a hingeless two-pane design inspired by the Microsoft Surface Duo. (Image Source: theHacker34)

Artist envisions the iPhone Fold in detailed animated renders

The renders are based on the specs leaked by industry insider Jon Prosser and depict the foldable iPhone featuring an inner display that consists of two hingeless screens similar to the Microsoft Surface Duo design. Artist theHacker34 also lists some specs that are probably on his wishlist, as no other source has mentioned some of these.
Bogdan Solca, 18 Sep 2020 16:05
Buassali pushed Ampere to its limits for the record-breaking Time Spy score (Image source: NVIDIA)

Extreme overclocker pushes the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 past 2.3 GHz for a record-shattering 10,000-plus on 3DMark Time Spy

Extreme overclocker Ronaldo Buassali achieved the highest-ever 3DMark Time Spy score on a highly overclocked GeForce RTX 3080, managing over 10,000 with a 2.3 GHz core clock.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 18 Sep 2020 15:41
Gigabyte and other AIB partners will soon release RTX 30xx Super and Ti versions with more VRAM. (Image Source: Gigabyte Aorus)

Nvidia's upcoming RTX 3060 Super 8 GB, RTX 3070 Super 16 GB and RTX 3080 Super 20 GB models confirmed by Gigabyte listing

Gigabyte's Watch Dogs Legion redemption site includes a list with all eligible cards, and, among these, we can spot the unannounced RTX 3060 with 8 GB of VRAM, along with two RTX 3070 GPUs packing 16 GB VRAM and three SKUs for the RTX 3080 featuring 20 GB VRAM. Presumably, all these will bear the Super denomination.
Bogdan Solca, 18 Sep 2020 15:34
The Exynos 1000 performs on par with the A13 Bionic

Alleged Exynos 1000 Geekbench score surfaces online; Samsung's upcoming SoC trades blows with Apple's A13 Bionic

We now have our first look at the Snapdragon 875 and Exynos 1000's Geekbench scores. The latter convincingly outperforms the former, with a single-core score of 1327 and a multi-core score of 4250. It is also worth noting that those numbers are within spitting distance of the Apple A13 Bionic.
Anil Satyanarayana, 18 Sep 2020 15:08
The iOS 14.2 developer beta introduces enhanced Shazam support, right in the control center (Image source: Apple)

Apple skips iOS 14.1 for some reason, seeds the iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2 developer betas: Shazam integration in the control centre tops the feature list

Apple recently seeded the developer demo for iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2, seemingly skipping over iOS 14.1 and iPadOS 14.1. While we're not sure of the reason for the nomenclature change, iPadOS and iOS 14.2 both introduce minor updates, chief of which is better Shazam integration for music aficionados.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 18 Sep 2020 14:19
Sony Xperia 1 II

85% Sony Xperia 1 II Smartphone Review: The Alpha-camera flagship

Better images with professional software. The Sony Xperia 1 II comes with the Cinema Pro application, which we already saw in other smartphones from Sony, and a new special camera application. It brings features found in Sony’s DSLR cameras to the Xperia 1 II, which should make photography enthusiasts particularly excited. Read our review to learn whether or not the 1200-Euro (~$1420) smartphone provides enough value in day-to-day use to justify its price tag.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 6.5", 181.4 g
Mike Wobker, 18 Sep 2020 13:52
An estimated 7,900 games were released for the original PlayStation console. (Image source: eBay)

PlayStation 5 backwards compatibility question creates unlikely conflict: SIE CEO Jim Ryan vs gaming personality HipHopGamer

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) CEO Jim Ryan has expressly stated that there will be no backwards compatibility (BC) to the PS1, PS2, and PS3 for the upcoming PlayStation 5. However, just as the PS5 BC question appeared to be put to bed, social media commenter HipHopGamer claimed that disc-based full BC was still a thing.
Daniel R Deakin, 18 Sep 2020 13:37
The Exynos 1000 and Snapdragon 875 will have an identical core configuration

Samsung's upcoming Exynos 1000 SoC will use the same core configuration as the Qualcomm Snapdragon 875

A leak suggests that the Exynos 1000 will use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 875's 1+3+4 core configuration. Both chips will likely use modified versions of ARM's Cortex-X1 super core and Cortex-A78 cores. The move could help Samsung bridge the ever-widening gap between its in-house silicon and Qualcomm's offerings.
Anil Satyanarayana, 18 Sep 2020 12:22
NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready Driver 456.38 - What's New (Source: GeForce Experience app)

NVIDIA's GeForce Game Ready Driver 456.38 comes with support for the RTX 3080 and RTX 3090, DLSS and ray tracing in Fortnite, and more

The latest Game Ready driver package from NVIDIA arrived yesterday and comes with day-one optimizations for Halo 3: ODST and Mafia: Definitive Edition, ray tracing and DLSS support for Fortnite, NVIDIA Reflex latency optimization in Fortnite and Valorant, support for the new GeForce RTX 3080 and RTX 3090, and more.
Codrut Nistor, 18 Sep 2020 09:37
The PS5 consoles feature “Tempest” 3D AudioTech. (Image source: Sony)

Full PlayStation 5 and DualSense specifications published by Sony finally revealing what's on the console's rear and the PS5's dimensions

Sony has published all of the official specifications for both the PlayStation 5 and DualSense controller. While no rumored spec bump materialized, at least gamers finally found out what was on the rear of the console. The dimensions section confirms the PS5 is even slightly taller than what was previously estimated.
Daniel R Deakin, 18 Sep 2020 09:32
Intel Iris Xe G7 can run GTA V at 1080p 60 FPS on normal settings, offer similar performance to the Radeon RX Vega 8 and GeForce MX250

Intel Iris Xe G7 can run GTA V at 1080p 60 FPS on normal settings, is roughly on par with the Radeon RX Vega 8 and GeForce MX250

We take a glimpse of what Intel's next generation of integrated graphics can do and it's pretty good for a 10 nm non-discrete solution. Now, Intel will have to price it just right to make it worth the purchase over existing Ryzen or GeForce MX-powered laptops that offer similar graphics performance.
Allen Ngo, 18 Sep 2020 08:14
The Redmi K40 Pro will be an upgrade on the Redmi K30 Pro. (Source: Xiaomi)

New Redmi K40 Pro leak reveals major performance and camera improvements over the Redmi K30 Pro

The Redmi K40 Pro will be Redmi's next-gen premium device, and initial details of the phone have now surfaced. Notable takeaways include a more powerful chipset than the Snapdragon 865 on the Redmi K30 Pro, more impressive camera hardware, bigger battery, and faster charging.
Ricci Rox, 18 Sep 2020 07:32
Portable Eggtronic battery bank holds a larger charge than most laptops (Source: Eggtronic)

Portable Eggtronic battery bank holds a larger charge than most laptops

This compact $89 USD power bank can hold a respectable 63 Wh charge to be perfect for hikes or camping trips with multiple people. Recharging the bank itself, however, is almost three times slower than on most laptops.
Allen Ngo, 18 Sep 2020 07:01
Acer Aspire 3 A317-51G in review: 17.3-inch all-rounder offers 2 TB of storage space

The CPU in the Acer Aspire 3 A317-51G is slowed down

The Aspire 3 is a 17.3-inch laptop for the desk at home. The device scores points with a Comet Lake quad-core processor, a GeForce graphics core, and lots of storage capacity.
Sascha Mölck, 18 Sep 2020 05:04
HP ProBook x360 435 G7 laptop review: AMD Ryzen also shines in the business convertible

87% HP ProBook x360 435 G7 laptop review: AMD Ryzen also shines in the business convertible

2-in-1 powered by Renoir. If the Ryzen 4000 series is already found in regular business laptops, why not in convertibles too? HP probably thought of that when they developed the ProBook x360 435 G7. The result: A convertible laptop that is faster than the competition and that easily outperforms even much more expensive HP EliteBooks.
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U, Vega 6, 13.3", 1.4 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 18 Sep 2020 04:17
Nvidia Advanced Optimus is finally coming and Eluktronics will be one of the first to offer it (Source: Eluktronics)

Nvidia Advanced Optimus is finally coming and Eluktronics will be one of the first to offer it

The reseller hopes to accelerate the adoption of Advanced Optimus. The existing MECH-15 and MAX-15 laptops will get new Core i7-10870H processors in addition to the Nvidia feature in the next couple of months.
Allen Ngo, 18 Sep 2020 01:12
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