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The HP Victus 15 offers a high refresh rate display with AMD FreeSync Premium for under $500. (Image source: HP)

Deal | Affordable HP Victus gaming laptop with RTX 3050-beating RX 6550M gets 40% discount in Best Buy sale

The entry-level HP Victus 15 makes a solid student productivity laptop with the performance chops to do a bit of gaming on the side. It has an AMD Ryzen 5-7535HS and AMD Radeon RX6550M, putting it in the same league as the Nvidia ...
Julian van der Merwe, 09 Aug 2024 06:58
Chuwi Hi10 Max: A possible alternative to the Microsoft Surface. (Image source: Chuwi)

Chuwi Hi10 Max debuts as potential Microsoft Surface alternative

The Hi10 Max is a tablet with an ostensibly decent price-performance ratio, offering a wide range of functions and a relatively large display that is also suitable for creating high-quality sketches and drawings.
Silvio Werner, 09 Aug 2024 02:31
The next Epic Games Store free game period starts on August 15 at 15:00 UTC. (Image source: Epic Games)

Epic Games Store announces next free game giveaway plans ahead of schedule

Epic Games has now revealed plans for next week's free game giveaway. Not only will the storefront offer a popular 2D platformer for free that typically sells for $19.99, but it will also include an add-on for World of Warships wo...
Alex Alderson, 09 Aug 2024 00:27
These classic PC games still hold up, especially with modern engine rebuilds. (Image source: Wikimedia Commons and Bethesda)

Old is new: 3 free remakes that revive classic PC games

CheckMag Looking for something to do this weekend? These three modern remakes slap much-needed coats of paint on older PC games. These are essentially engine rebuilds that add modern features to the classic titles while staying true to the...
Sam Medley, 08 Aug 2024 22:02
The new MG-1. (Image source: MAINGEAR)

Maingear brings Zen 5 to gaming desktops with new MG-1 AMD Advantage

Maingear has made new Zen 5 silicon available in the form of its new, all-AMD version of the MG-1 pre-built PC. It also comes packed with TEAMGROUP's T-Force memory and storage, which is also RGB and up to 6,000MHz in terms of RAM...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Aug 2024 19:03
The Asus Vivobook S 15 has a low weight of 1.43 kg (3.15 lbs) and is only 14.7 mm thick. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED laptop with 120 Hz display and Snapdragon X Elite drops to less than $1,000

The Asus Vivobook S 15 with the Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78), 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, 1 TB of storage, and a 15.6-inch 3K OLED display is currently on sale at eBay for less than $1,000. The laptop has a large 70 Wh battery which, when...
Fawad Murtaza, 08 Aug 2024 16:51
Epic Games' latest giveaway includes a game that has only just been released. (Image source: Epic Games)

New Epic Games Store free game giveaways land worth almost $80

Epic Games has stepped up its weekly giveaway this week with not one but two games, as well as various free in-game items for Apex Legends. While the storefront only gave away LumbearJack last week, it has now switched to DNF Duel...
Alex Alderson, 08 Aug 2024 13:21
The path of attack (Image Source: SafeBreach)

Old is new: Windows vulnerability allows undetectable downgrade attacks

At Black Hat USA 2024, a researcher showcased a method for taking over the Windows Update Process to craft a custom system downgrade. With the system downgraded, threat actors can elevate privileges, bypass security features, and ...
Stephen Pereyra, 08 Aug 2024 06:03
Windows 10 is currently on the machines of 64.63% of Steam users (Image source: Microsoft)

Windows 10 gains more Steam users, while Windows 11 dips below 46%

Valve's latest Steam Hardware & Software Survey data shows that Windows 10 has become even more popular than in June. Per the July 2024 report, the last-gen Microsoft operating system has gained 0.74% more users throughout the mon...
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 06 Aug 2024 14:45
The Asus Zenbook 14 OLED features an 8-core Intel Arc iGPU. (Image source: Asus/Best Buy)

Deal | Asus Zenbook 14 OLED with Core Ultra 7 155H records sizeable 29% discount on list price

The Asus Zenbook 14 OLED laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H CPU has recorded a steep $300 discount at Best Buy. Due to its compact 14-inch display, the Zenbook 14 OLED (Q425MA) is a suitable choice for folks who want a portabl...
Fawad Murtaza, 06 Aug 2024 14:16
Asus ProArt P16 laptop review - AMD Zen 5 meets RTX 4070 laptop and 4K OLED

88% Asus ProArt P16 laptop review - AMD Zen 5 meets RTX 4070 laptop and 4K OLED

A creative powerhouse. With the ProArt P16, Asus has released a powerful 16-inch laptop that combines the new AMD Zen 5 processor with the dedicated GeForce RTX 4070 laptop and 64 GB of RAM, however, its high-resolution 4K OLED touchscreen only offers a frequency of 60 Hz.
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 1.8 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 06 Aug 2024 10:59
Geekom XT13 Pro review: NUC mini-PC does without Meteor Lake and only gets an Intel Core i9-13900H

73% Geekom XT13 Pro review: NUC mini-PC does without Meteor Lake and only gets an Intel Core i9-13900H

Limited progress! Geekom has presented the XT13 Pro as a powerful NUC mini-PC based on an Intel Core i9-13900H. This means that Intel's Meteor Lake processors are still left out. We have analyzed how well the high-end model of the Raptor Lake H series performs against the newer processors using numerous measurements and benchmarks.
Intel Core i9-13900H | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 555 g
Sebastian Bade, 04 Aug 2024 12:26
Microsoft adds Nvidia and AMD GPU options to Windows 365 Cloud PC offerings. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft adds Nvidia and AMD GPU options to Windows 365 Cloud PC offerings

Microsoft has added Nvidia and AMD GPU options to its Windows 365 Cloud PC offerings. The desktop-as-a-service enables companies anywhere in the world to provide staff with a virtual PC configured with all necessary work software ...
David Chien, 03 Aug 2024 07:20
Phoronix tested Ubuntu and Windows 11 on the Asus Zenbook S16. (Image source: Notebookcheck / Andreas Osthoff)

AMD Radeon 880M on Linux faster than Windows 11 with up to 50% performance gains in some Ryzen AI 9 365 benchmarks

A recent review tested the performance of AMD's new Ryzen AI 9 365 processor and its Radeon 880M iGPU in Ubuntu 24.04 on Linux kernel 6.10 and Windows 11 and found that the CPU and iGPU combination performed better under Linux in ...
Julian van der Merwe, 01 Aug 2024 22:39
Schenker XMG Evo 15 (M24) laptop review - German Ultrabook with bright display and excellent maintenance options

85% Schenker XMG Evo 15 (M24) laptop review - German Ultrabook with bright display and excellent maintenance options

XMG now also without a dedicated GPU. With the new XMG Evo 15, the German manufacturer Schenker wants to tap into a new target group that wants a modern notebook without a dedicated graphics card. In addition to the excellent 500-nit IPS panel, the outstanding maintenance options with 2x SO-DIMM and 2x SSD slots stand out in particular.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU | 15.30" | 1.7 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 01 Aug 2024 18:03
Epic Games' latest giveaway typically sells for $12.99. (Image source: Epic Games)

New Epic Games Store free game giveaway arrives globally

Epic Games has kicked off August with another free game giveaway. Having offered F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch and in-games for Olympic Go! Paris 2024 last week, the storefront has now moved onto an indie puzzle game that has r...
Alex Alderson, 01 Aug 2024 16:27
The Asus ROG Ally X (Image source: Notebookcheck)

How fast would the ROG Ally X be with AMD Zen 5 Strix Point? We tested it out.

CheckMag The new ROG Ally X is the best Windows gaming handheld right now, but it still uses the familiar Zen 4-based Ryzen Z1 Extreme from AMD. How much performance gain could users expect if Asus had equipped it with one of the new Zen 5 processors instead? We analysed Zen 5’s performance at various power levels used by the ROG Ally X.
Andreas Osthoff, 01 Aug 2024 14:15
Asus ProArt PX13 review - The world's fastest 13.3-inch 2-in-1 thanks to AMD Zen 5 and RTX 4070 laptop

86% Asus ProArt PX13 review - The world's fastest 13.3-inch 2-in-1 thanks to AMD Zen 5 and RTX 4070 laptop

A wonderful keyboard but only 60 Hz OLED. With the ProArt PX13, Asus has a new 13.3-inch 2-in-1 with powerful hardware in its range. In addition to the brand new AMD Zen 5 mobile processors, it also comes with a GeForce 4070 laptop. However, the OLED touchscreen only offers a 60 Hz frequency which raises questions given the high asking price. Update: Photo/video editing benchmark results added
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 13.30" | 1.4 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 01 Aug 2024 09:39
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6: Qualcomm has the wrong focus with the Snapdragon X Elite (image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6: Qualcomm has the wrong focus with the Snapdragon X Elite

Qualcomm wants to revolutionize the laptop market with the Snapdragon X Elite. Our reviews of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 shows us that Qualcomm puts too much emphasis on performance in tryping to do so.
Benjamin Herzig, 31 Jul 2024 15:09
AMD Zen 5 Strix Point CPU analysis - Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 versus Intel Core Ultra, Apple M3 and Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite

AMD Zen 5 Strix Point CPU analysis - Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 versus Intel Core Ultra, Apple M3 and Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite

Meteor Lake doesn't stand a chance against Zen 5. Around one month after the launch of Qualcomm’s latest ARM chips, AMD has now release its new Zen 5 mobile processors codenamed Strix Point. We tested out the new Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with various TDPs.
Andreas Osthoff, 30 Jul 2024 20:35
Medion S10 OLED review: The multimedia laptop with an OLED panel and Core Ultra 7

77% Medion S10 OLED review: The multimedia laptop with an OLED panel and Core Ultra 7

Takes it slowly. Medion's S10 is a slim multimedia laptop with Meteor Lake, 16 GB RAM and a vivid OLED panel (4k, DCI-P3, 16 inches) with a 16:10 aspect ratio. Praiseworthy: Its RAM can be swapped out/upgraded. This total package retails for around US$1,400.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU | 16.00" | 1.6 kg
Sascha Mölck, 30 Jul 2024 15:10
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Cheaper ARM laptop chips could be a really big deal

CheckMag Lost in the Snapdragon X Elite hype is the prospect of lower-end Qualcomm laptop chips taking the market by storm as these hold so much more promise for a true revolution than their costlier counterparts do.
Stanislav Kokhanyuk, 29 Jul 2024 22:48
Asus Zenbook S 16 laptop review - The first Copilot+ laptop with AMD Zen 5 inside a 1.3-cm-thick case

85% Asus Zenbook S 16 laptop review - The first Copilot+ laptop with AMD Zen 5 inside a 1.3-cm-thick case

AMD Strix Point at 28 watts. The Zenbook S 16 marks Asus' first Copilot+ laptop to be fitted with AMD's new Zen 5 mobile processors. Adding to this is a 1.3-cm-flat case as well as a brilliant 120-Hz OLED display. Has this already made the Snapdragon laptops obsolete after only one month?
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | AMD Radeon 890M | 16.00" | 1.5 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 29 Jul 2024 15:06
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 laptop review: Snapdragon X Elite enables epic battery life

87% Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 laptop review: Snapdragon X Elite enables epic battery life

Marathon runner. Two years after the first Snapdragon ThinkPad, Lenovo releases a new variant. The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 offers excellent battery life numbers, but compatibility can still be problematic in some cases.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS | 14.00" | 1.2 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 29 Jul 2024 14:52
The Windows Start Menu is full of bloat, but this can easily be removed with a fresh install using a Windows Unattended Setup file (Image source: domsch1988 via Reddit)

Better than Tiny11: Here's how to debloat Windows 11 using Microsoft's own tools

CheckMag Windows 11 is packed full of garbage which is one of the reasons people are determined to stick with Windows 10 or look for alternatives. Tiny11 is impressive, especially now it works on all Windows 11 variants. However there is a...
David Devey, 27 Jul 2024 20:21
The Epomaker x Aula F87 Pro Wireless is 50% off and delivers premium features, like gasket mounting and 2.5 GHz and Bluetooth connectivity. (Image source: Epomaker)

Deal | Amazon sale heavily discounts Epomaker mechanical keyboards with hot-swap switches and PBT keycaps

A handful of DIY-friendly Epomaker mechanical keyboards are on sale on Amazon, with up to 50% off. The sale brings some impressively quality keyboards down to very reasonable prices, like the Epomaker x Aula F87 Pro wireless TKL k...
Julian van der Merwe, 27 Jul 2024 09:48
Eligible Windows 11 Insiders can now access their Android phones via File Explorer (Image source: Samsung)

Windows 11 update introduces a new feature for easy Android phone access

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Insider update has added the ability to manage files on your Android phone through File Explorer. This will eliminate the need to connect your smartphone to your PC through a USB cable for storage man...
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 26 Jul 2024 13:34
Asus ROG Ally X Review - The best gaming handheld thanks to faster RAM and a huge 80 Wh battery

85% Asus ROG Ally X Review - The best gaming handheld thanks to faster RAM and a huge 80 Wh battery

Better in every way, but also more expensive. The new Asus ROG Ally X is the updated version of the ROG Ally and still uses the same AMD processor as well as 7-inch IPS panel, but almost every other aspect has been improved. In addition to improved ergonomics and better joysticks, the gaming handheld benefits from additional memory as well as the larger 80 Wh battery. Update: Gaming benchmarks for Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 & Horizon Forbidden West with FSR 3 and Frame Generation
AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme | AMD Radeon 780M | 7.00" | 685 g
Andreas Osthoff, 26 Jul 2024 08:55
Wooting has just launched its SOCD to challenge Razer's Snap Tap, both of which have been controversial additions to the gaming space. (image source: Wooting)

Wooting introduces 'game-breaking' SOCD keyboard feature labelled 'basically cheating' by angry gamers

Wooting argues that its SOCD (Simultaneous Opposing Cardinal Directions) feature only levels the playing field after Razer popularised its Snap Tap implementation. A large swathe of the gaming community and some developers, howeve...
Julian van der Merwe, 26 Jul 2024 07:55
HP Omen 17 (2024) review: RTX 4070 and Ryzen 7 show their size in the gaming laptop

80% HP Omen 17 (2024) review: RTX 4070 and Ryzen 7 show their size in the gaming laptop

Powerful build. The Omen 17 shows impressively what a 17-inch gaming laptop can be, offering midrange performance at a stable and high level, while the cooling works at a surprisingly moderate noise level thanks to its successful control implementation. Only some of the allrounder capabilities are slightly left behind.
AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 2.8 kg
Mario Petzold, 25 Jul 2024 21:36
Model maintenance: The XMG Pro 16 Studio (Mid 24)

81% XMG Pro 16 Studio (Mid 24) review: Core i9 and RTX 4070 for gamers and creators

Creator's delight? Content creators and gamers make up the target market of the XMG Pro 16 Studio: Schenker has put together an offer consisting of a Core i9 processor, RTX 4070, Thunderbolt 4 port and a 16:10 display (QHD+, 240Hz, sRGB). Good cooling is supposedly ensured through the use of a Vapor Chamber.
Intel Core i9-14900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.3 kg
Sascha Mölck, 25 Jul 2024 19:01
The Epic Games Store is upping its giveaway value to $84.98. (Image source: Epic Games)

New Epic Games Store giveaway arrives worth nearly $100 with free game and in-game items

Epic Games has switched up its weekly game giveaway. While it has been allowing account holders to pick up Arcade Paradise and Maid of Sker, it has now moved onto F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch and expensive in-games for Olympic...
Alex Alderson, 25 Jul 2024 13:30
While NTDev was able to get Windows 11 running on the iPhone 15 Pro, it's slow (Image source: Apple and Microsoft [edited])

Tiny11 dev gets Windows 11 running on iPhone

NTDev, the developer behind Tiny11, has managed to get Windows 11 running on an iPhone 15 Pro. The dev showed the operating system adapting well to the phone's smaller screen, but NTDev notes that it took around 20 minutes for the...
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 24 Jul 2024 20:54
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 laptop review: The premium T-ThinkPad with Intel Core Ultra

87% Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 laptop review: The premium T-ThinkPad with Intel Core Ultra

Meteor Lake redesign. The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 not only brings an update to Core Ultra Series 1—also known as Meteor Lake—but the slim ThinkPad T-series device has also been given a big redesign. But for the first time in a long time, Lenovo has axed an AMD option for this business laptop.
Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) | 14.00" | 1.3 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 24 Jul 2024 17:09
The orange 8BitDo Ultimate C Bluetooth controller for the Nintendo Switch is currently one of the cheapest controllers available for the console. (Image source: 8BitDo)

Deal | 8BitDo Ultimate C Bluetooth controller is now under $24 thanks to an Amazon deal

The funky 8BitDo Ultimate C Bluetooth game controller is discounted to under $25 on Amazon, offering a shockingly complete feature set for a very affordable price, thanks to a coupon. The affordable controller offers 6-axis motion...
Julian van der Merwe, 24 Jul 2024 08:30
The FlipGo Lite. (Source: FlipGo)

JSAUX FlipGo Lite debuts as budget version of portable dual monitor

JSAUX has announced a Lite version of its innovative, foldable portable monitor. It is now the most affordable variant of its line-up, and is also the first version of the FlipGo in which its dual screens are 15.6 inches in diagon...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jul 2024 17:53
The Vex lead the storyline in Destiny 2's latest episodic update (Image source: Bungie)

Destiny 2 story continues in Echoes Act 2

Bungie's habit of doing episodic content releases persists and as a result, fans of the game have just been given access to a new story and additional activities to explore.
Jonathan Bester, 21 Jul 2024 18:56
Warframe: 1999 will take players into a whole new era, with new enemies and a fresh arsenal of weapons. (Source: Warframe)

Warframe announces new '1999' expansion, 'The Lotus Eaters' quest, quality-of-life upgrades and more at TennoCon 2024

Digital Extremes revealed a content roadmap for Warframe, a free-to-play action RPG. A new story quest, "The Lotus Eaters," arrives in August, setting the stage for the "Warframe: 1999" time travel expansion this winter. Before th...
Anubhav Sharma, 21 Jul 2024 02:45
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s G5 laptop review - The mobile workstation now with an RTX 500 Ada and a 3K IPS panel

83% Lenovo ThinkPad P14s G5 laptop review - The mobile workstation now with an RTX 500 Ada and a 3K IPS panel

Premiere for the RTX 500 Ada. Lenovo has given the Intel version of the ThinkPad P14s G5 a completely new case including a 3K IPS panel. Apart from this, the mobile workstation is equipped with a current Meteor Lake processor as well as the Nvidia RTX 500 Ada—plus, it boasts good maintenance options. Is its development going in the right direction again?
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | NVIDIA RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop | 14.50" | 1.7 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 20 Jul 2024 16:52
Asus TUF Gaming A15 (2024) review: RTX 4060 power, moderate price, long battery life

80% Asus TUF Gaming A15 (2024) review: RTX 4060 power, moderate price, long battery life

Marathon runner. The A15 FA507UV has a few goodies on offer you wouldn’t necessarily expect to see in a lower-priced gaming laptop: Ryzen 9 (Zen 4), GeForce RTX 4060, USB 4 and wonderful battery life. This laptop could be yours for around $1,399.
AMD Ryzen 9 8945H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.1 kg
Sascha Mölck, 20 Jul 2024 14:50
CrowdStrike Falcon Platform (Image source: CrowdStrike)

How and why CrowdStrike has a massive market share

Magazine CrowdStrike’s recent failure has been reported as the “Largest IT outage in history,” which leaves many to wonder why so many critical points of the global infrastructure rely on their platform. CrowdStrike’s cyber security servic...
Stephen Pereyra, 20 Jul 2024 09:41
Epic Games' next giveaway will go live on July 25. (Image source: Epic Games)

Leaker announces next Epic Games Store free giveaway before official confirmation

Epic Games has now confirmed which game in its vast library is next in line for its free game giveaway treatment. Incidentally, a reliable leaker beat to the storefront to revealing which Metroidvania-inspired game will be discoun...
Alex Alderson, 19 Jul 2024 16:22
Epic Games' latest giveaway typically sells for $44.98. (Image source: Epic Games)

New Epic Games Store free games giveaway arrives with $45 face value

Epic Games' latest game giveaway is now live. While recent giveaways have focused on providing one free game, this week's giveaway extends to two titles with a $44.98 face value.
Alex Alderson, 19 Jul 2024 16:10
Many self-service machines across Woolworths supermarkets in Australia are non-operational. (Source: @archiestaines9 on X)

Global tech outage linked to a CrowdStrike Windows content update grounds flights, disrupts businesses worldwide

A major tech outage is causing havoc globally as of July 19th. Airlines have grounded flights due to communication problems, while hospitals, banks, and media outlets are also experiencing disruptions. Early reports suggested a po...
Anubhav Sharma, 19 Jul 2024 12:12
Don't count older laptops out; these old dogs can learn some new tricks. (Image source: generated by DALL-E 3)

Age before beauty: Why a decade-old laptop is more than enough

CheckMag While buying the latest tech is tempting, older desktop and laptop computers are often more than enough to meet the demands of modern computing work. An older machine may require some time and tinkering to get up to par, but the p...
Sam Medley, 17 Jul 2024 20:58
Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 560.70 update notification and details (Source: Own)

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 560.70 now available with support for three new DLSS 3 titles

Unleashed earlier today, Nvidia's video driver package with version number 560.70 comes with day-one optimizations for the following DLSS 3 games: Stormgate, Dungeonborne, and Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn. This new piece of code a...
Codrut Nistor, 16 Jul 2024 21:58
The old Windows Mail app will be gone for good by the end of the year.

Microsoft set to kill Windows Mail and Calendar apps in favor of much-maligned new Outlook app

Microsoft is ending support for the old Mail and Calendar apps in favor of the new Outlook app before 2024 comes to a close. The updated version of the new Outlook app notifies users that the toggle to shift to old version of the ...
Fawad Murtaza, 16 Jul 2024 21:56
Steam's Fighting Games Fest offers steep discounts on some of the best fighting games of the last decade. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | Steam sale drops steep discounts on fighting classics and indie underdogs alike for a limited time

The Steam Fighting Games Fest has officially started, offering as much as 90% off stalwarts like Soul Calibur VI, Mortal Kombat 1, Injustice 2, and Guilty Gear Strive, along with excellent discounts on a few underrated indie fight...
Julian van der Merwe, 15 Jul 2024 21:31
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 review - The Copilot+ laptop's battery life of all things is disappointing

80% Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 review - The Copilot+ laptop's battery life of all things is disappointing

Snapdragon X Elite with several downgrades. Samsung has expanded its Galaxy Book4 series with two Snapdragon variants which feature 14-inch and 16-inch screens. The Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 has lots of similarities to the Galaxy Book4 Pro 16 but upon closer inspection, there are quite a few differences—unfortunately mostly negative ones for the new ARM laptop.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS | 16.00" | 1.5 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 15 Jul 2024 19:10
Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 laptop review - A slim gamer with an RTX 4090 and unfulfilled potential

86% Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 laptop review - A slim gamer with an RTX 4090 and unfulfilled potential

Vapor chamber cooling. Asus only equips the most powerful models of the ROG Zephyrus G16 with vapor chamber cooling. We review the high-end model with the Core Ultra 9 185H and the GeForce RTX 4090 laptop. However, is the cooling really better than the type seen in the RTX 4070 and which compromises have had to be struck due to the compact case?
Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 1.9 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 15 Jul 2024 15:55
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