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Please note that the Type Cover for the Microsoft Surface Pro 9 has to be bought separately (Image: Alexander Wätzel)

Deal | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 tablet with i7-1255U, 16GB RAM and 120Hz touchscreen gets 25% discount

The coveted Core i7 configuration of the Surface Pro 9, which also has 16GB of memory but a rather paltry 256GB of SSD storage, has dropped back to its lowest sale price since the latest iteration of the Microsoft tablet was released in late October of last year.
Enrico Frahn, 17 Aug 2023 22:14
HP EliteBook 845 G10

AMD Zen4 for the office: HP EliteBook 845 G10 convinces with bright display and great keyboard

HP's EliteBook 845 G10 is a fantastic business laptop with extensive security features, a fast Zen4 processor, great keyboard and very bright 120 Hz display.
Andreas Osthoff, 17 Aug 2023 17:58
Aorus 15 BSF review: The QHD gaming laptop with an RTX 4070 and great runtimes

Aorus 15 BSF: The RTX 4070 laptop with 10-hour runtimes

The Aorus 15 BSF - a QHD gaming laptop - offers great performance (Core i7-13700H, GeForce RTX 4070) and a good selection of features (16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD, 165-Hz panel, Thunderbolt 4). Excellent runtimes complete the setup.
Sascha Mölck, 16 Aug 2023 15:59
SanDisk Professional G-RAID Shuttle 8 enterprise external hard drive (Source: Western Digital)

Deal | 144 TB SanDisk Professional G-RAID Shuttle 8 enterprise external hard drive now 38% off on Amazon

With a list price of only US$1 shy of US$10,000, the 144 TB SanDisk Professional G-RAID Shuttle 8 enterprise-class 8-bay external hard drive is now down by 38% and can be acquired for US$6,199.99. Its highlights include hardware RAID, Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C connectivity, as well as up to 1,900 MB/s sequential read speed.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Aug 2023 13:47
Aorus 15 BSF review: The QHD gaming laptop with an RTX 4070 and great runtimes

86% Aorus 15 BSF review: The QHD gaming laptop with an RTX 4070 and great runtimes

Distance runner. The Aorus 15 BSF - a QHD gaming laptop - offers good performance (Core i7-13700H, GeForce RTX 4070) with a great selection of features (16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD, 165 Hz panel, Thunderbolt 4). Amazing runtimes complete the setup.
Intel Core i7-13700H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, 15.6", 2.4 kg
Sascha Mölck, 15 Aug 2023 15:40
HP EliteBook 845 G10 review: The almost perfect business laptop with AMD Zen4

90% HP EliteBook 845 G10 review: The almost perfect business laptop with AMD Zen4

120 Hz and 5G. HP is presenting its best, AMD-equipped business notebook in the new EliteBook 845 G10. The Ryzen 9 Pro 7940HS offers a lot of performance and the EliteBook doesn't have any weakness in other areas either. Only the RAM configuration is not optimal.
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS, Radeon 780M, 14", 1.5 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 15 Aug 2023 02:48
ThinkPad L14 Gen 4: AMD Ryzen 7030 in cheaper laptops is annoying

ThinkPad L14 Gen 4: AMD Ryzen 7030 in cheaper laptops is annoying

The Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 AMD is an example for many recent laptops with AMD CPUs that targets a cheaper price range: Instead of the newest CPUs, customers get served old technology with a new name. This technological stagnation is annoying us and confusing for customers.
Benjamin Herzig, 13 Aug 2023 11:26
Acer Nitro 16 AN16-41 Review: Affordable gaming laptop with RTX 4050 and long run times

87% Acer Nitro 16 AN16-41 Review: Affordable gaming laptop with RTX 4050 and long run times

Enduring. A Ryzen 5 7535HS, GeForce RTX 4050, USB 4, and a bright 16:10 display (16-inch, WUXGA, 165 Hz, G-Sync) are the highlights of the relatively inexpensive (€1,250) Nitro 16. Under the right conditions, the already very good battery run times of the predecessor further surpassed. This review evaluates the performance and other characteristics of this alternate configuration.
AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU, 16", 2.6 kg
Sascha Mölck, 12 Aug 2023 15:34
Lenovo ThinkPad T16 G2 has a low power screen and very quiet cooling system

Lenovo ThinkPad T16 G2 has a low power screen and very quiet cooling system

The compact office laptop by Lenovo scores points with low emissions, long battery life numbers and a 16 inch screen in the work-friendly 16:10 format (1,920 x 1,200, IPS, low power). It also includes Thunderbolt 4 and WWAN options.
Sascha Mölck, 10 Aug 2023 15:09
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 G4 AMD Review: affordable laptop with good upgradeability and battery life

89% Lenovo ThinkPad L14 G4 AMD Review: affordable laptop with good upgradeability and battery life

Affordable black box. Lenovo sells their more affordable ThinkPad laptops for business customers as the ThinkPad L series. The ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 AMD is a budget model with AMD - though with Ryzen 7030. The fact that Lenovo does not use Ryzen 7040 does not make the L14 into a bad laptop, but it has some negative consequences.
AMD Ryzen 5 7530U, Vega 7, 14", 1.5 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 10 Aug 2023 00:10
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4: a good AMD convertible with a weak chassis

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4: a good AMD convertible with a weak chassis

Lenovo ThinkPads are still known for rather robust designs, even if newer variants are much thinner and lighter. The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 AMD is an exception, as the plastic base without any metal frame to strengthen it is rather weak.
Benjamin Herzig, 07 Aug 2023 17:25
Lenovo ThinkPad T16 G2 in review: Quiet office laptop with long battery life

90% Lenovo ThinkPad T16 G2 in review: Quiet office laptop with long battery life

Business companion. The compact office laptop by Lenovo convinces us with low emissions, long battery life numbers and a 16 inch screen win the work-friendly 16:10 ratio (1,920 x 1,200, IPS, low power). Part of the package are two Thunderbolt 4 ports and a WWAN option.
Intel Core i7-1355U, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 16", 1.8 kg
Sascha Mölck, 07 Aug 2023 13:50
Schenker Vision 16 Ultrabook with 240 Hz display

89% Schenker Vision 16 2023 Review: 16 inch lightweight with many ports

Featherweight ultrabook. The new Schenker Vision 16 premium ultrabook with a lightweight magnesium chassis has the newest Intel CPUs and a matte WQHD screen with 240 Hz. It is pretty upgradable, as usual with Schenker.
Intel Core i7-13700H, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 16", 1.5 kg
Philip Macdonald, 05 Aug 2023 16:16
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 AMD Laptop Review: Quiet Ryzen convertible for students

89% Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 AMD Laptop Review: Quiet Ryzen convertible for students

AMD transformation-artist. ThinkPad Yoga is the name of Lenovo's business convertibles. The ThinkPad L series is the affordable enterprise series, which means the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 AMD is a budget hybrid. With AMD Ryzen 7030U and a new design, this convertible can compete with more expensive models.
AMD Ryzen 5 7530U, Vega 7, 13.3", 1.4 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 04 Aug 2023 15:54
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16

Lenovo's Yoga Pro 9i 16 has a great mini-LED panel, but is inferior to the smaller 14-inch model

Boasting fast components and a bright mini-LED display, the Yoga Pro 9i 16 is Lenovo's spearhead in its lineup of multimedia laptops. It offers great image quality, but also requires a lot of power. The creaking case and the inferior specs compared to the smaller 14-inch Yoga Pro 9i are also annoying in everyday use.
Andreas Osthoff, 04 Aug 2023 02:23
LG Gram SuperSlim: 990-gram laptop with a long battery life and OLED panel

LG Gram SuperSlim (2023): The slim laptop comes without USB-A or HDMI

A low weight (~990 g, ~2.18 lb), slim case (≤ 12,55 mm, ~0.49 in), and bright OLED display rich in contrast (15.6 in, FHD) represent the highlights of the LG Gram SuperSlim. On the positive side are also two Thunderbolt 4 ports and a very good battery life.
Sascha Mölck, 02 Aug 2023 21:21
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 laptop review: Great mini-LED panel, but unnecessary cost-saving measures

88% Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 laptop review: Great mini-LED panel, but unnecessary cost-saving measures

Short battery life and less hardware. Lenovo is aiming for the crown in the category of 16-inch multimedia laptops with its new Yoga Pro 9i 16. Its trump card is supposed to be the high-resolution and bright mini-LED panel. However, there are unusual weaknesses in the build quality and, in contrast to the 14-inch model, features such as Advanced Optimus are missing.
Intel Core i7-13705H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, 16", 2.2 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 02 Aug 2023 11:48
Firefox 116.0 now available (Source: Mozilla)

Firefox 116 drops Windows 7 and 8, as well as macOS 10.14

In addition to improved upload performance, multiple security fixes, and a volume slider in Picture-in-Picture mode, Firefox 116 drops support for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1, as well as macOS 10.12, 10.13, and 10.14. The users of these operating systems will get support until September 2024 for Firefox ESR (version 115.1 also arrived today).
Codrut Nistor, 01 Aug 2023 19:06
LG Gram SuperSlim (2023) review

85% LG Gram SuperSlim (2023) review: 990 gram laptop with long battery life and OLED display

Slim and light. A low weight (990 g, ~2.18 lb), slim case (≤ 12.55 mm, ~0.49 in), and bright OLED display (15.6 in, FHD) that is rich in contrast represent the highlights of the LG Gram SuperSlim. Additional positive features include two Thunderbolt 4 ports and a very good battery life.
Intel Core i7-1360P, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 15.6", 990 g
Sascha Mölck, 31 Jul 2023 20:44
Bosgame Mini PC Intel 12th Gen N95

71% Bosgame Mini PC review: An affordable Mini PC with an Intel N95 for everyday office use

Economical and extremely quiet! The system manufacturer Bosgame offers a number of modern Mini PCs. In this review, we devote ourselves to the compact Bosgame Mini PC Intel 12th Gen N95 which battled its way through our test course in the guise of an economical office PC. Read on as our extensive measurements and benchmarks help reveal whether or not it's a worthwhile purchase.
Intel Processor N95, UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N), 392 g
Sebastian Bade, 31 Jul 2023 16:42
The ONEXFLY sits within One-netbook's ONEXPLAYER brand. (Image source: One-netbook)

ONEXPLAYER ONEXFLY: One-netbook confirms full pricing of its next gaming handheld

One-netbook has now announced full pricing details and configurations for the ONEXFLY, its next gaming handheld. Available with only the AMD Ryzen 7 7840U APU, One-netbook plans to offer the ONEXFLY in five SKUs up to a version with 64 GB of RAM and 4 TB of storage.
Alex Alderson, 26 Jul 2023 22:24
Asus Vivobook Pro 16X review: Creator notebook with an outstanding processor

86% Asus Vivobook Pro 16X review: Creator notebook with an outstanding processor

Simply fast. Thanks to an outstanding Intel Core i9, a decent RTX 4060 and an OLED display, the VivoBook Pro 16X leaves no doubt that it is perfectly positioned for image and video editing. The hardware, especially the input devices, is also an excellent fit for a Creator notebook. However, savings have been made in other areas.
Intel Core i9-13980HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, 16", 2.1 kg
Mario Petzold, 26 Jul 2023 13:29
Acer Predator Triton 14

87% Acer Predator Triton 14 reviewed: A 14-inch gaming laptop with a bright display and an RTX 4050

Compact class. With the Predator Triton 14, Acer has expanded its range of compact gaming laptops with an additional model. The 14-inch device offers bags of power, (Core i7-13700H, GeForce RTX 4050), a very bright 16:10 aspect ratio display (WQXGA, 165 Hz, G-Sync) and a Thunderbolt 4 port.
Intel Core i7-13700H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU, 14", 1.7 kg
Sascha Mölck, 26 Jul 2023 13:24
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 14

Lenovo's Yoga Pro 9i 14 with Mini-LED panel is the best Windows alternative to Apple's MacBook Pro 14

Lenovo's new Yoga Pro 9i 14 is a powerful multimedia laptop with an excellent and very bright Mini-LED screen. You also get plenty of performance, a good keyboard and plenty of features, but Apple still has a big advantage when it comes to battery runtimes.
Andreas Osthoff, 25 Jul 2023 21:18
Yoga Pro 9i 14 in Review: Lenovo's best Multimedia Laptop with AdobeRGB Mini-LED Panel

90% Yoga Pro 9i 14 in Review: Lenovo's best Multimedia Laptop with AdobeRGB Mini-LED Panel

RTX 4050 and Advanced Optimus. The new Yoga Pro 9i 14 is Lenovo’s flagship consumer device and packed with features like the extremely bright Mini-LED panel with 165 Hz, a Core i7 processor as well as Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop inside a compact 14-inch chassis. The only problem is the battery runtime, where you will have to make some compromises.
Intel Core i7-13705H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU, 14.5", 1.7 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 23 Jul 2023 14:43
The new Y9000X. (Source: Lenovo Legion via Weibo)

Lenovo Legion Y9000X (2023) upgrades to Raptor Lake silicon, up to RTX 4070 graphics and a PureSight Pro display

Lenovo's latest Legion-brand product event has introduced a new version of the Y9000X laptop to the Chinese market. It has become a lighter and slimmer PC, if anything, in this generation, yet still boasts gaming credentials such as RTX 4000-series graphics to drive a 3.2K 165Hz display. It also boasts 140W charging for a 99.9kWh battery.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jul 2023 19:01
Schenker Vision 16 Pro

Highest performance per kg: Schenker Vision 16 Pro impresses with RTX 4070 Laptop and magnesium case

With the Vision 16 Pro, Schenker offers an extremely compact and light 16-inch multimedia laptop. Due to the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop with 95 watts, there is sufficient performance to also bring current games smoothly to the WQHD panel.
Andreas Osthoff, 22 Jul 2023 09:17
Robo and Kala TW220 2-in-1 OLED tablet review: Outperforming the Microsoft Surface Go 3

82% Robo and Kala TW220 2-in-1 OLED tablet review: Outperforming the Microsoft Surface Go 3

Windows 11 + Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3. Like it or not, Windows ARM is here to stay regardless of all the criticisms. The Robo & Kala TW220 directly targets the Microsoft Surface Pro 9 ARM by offering OLED instead of IPS and a much lower starting price of just US$599
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3, Adreno 690, 12.6", 712 g
Allen Ngo, 20 Jul 2023 09:52
Schenker Vision 16 Pro 2023 review: 1.6 kg light and powerful package with RTX 4070 Laptop

89% Schenker Vision 16 Pro 2023 review: 1.6 kg light and powerful package with RTX 4070 Laptop

Magnesium and liquid metal. Schenker updates the slim Vision 16 Pro multimedia laptop with current hardware from Intel and Nvidia. The new GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop graphics chip brings a lot of gaming performance to the matte WQHD panel with 240 Hz. Considering the low weight, the maintenance options are also very good.
Intel Core i7-13700H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, 16", 1.6 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 19 Jul 2023 21:30
Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 536.67 notification in GeForce Experience (Source: Own)

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 536.67 now available with Portal: Prelude RTX support and more

Unleashed yesterday and labeled 536.67, the latest driver package from Nvidia comes with support for Portal: Prelude RTX, as well as the upcoming Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart and Remnant II. A few G-Sync Compatible gaming monitors and GeForce Experience Optimal Settings presets are also present.
Codrut Nistor, 19 Jul 2023 19:33
Acer Predator Helios 16 laptop review

90% Acer Predator Helios 16 laptop review: A quiet gaming laptop with many strengths

An economical RTX 4060. The Acer Predator Helios 16 is simultaneously a solid and quiet gaming laptop with many high-end aspects. Thanks to the economical RTX 4060 and its mature cooling system, gaming sessions will not result in sudden deafness despite the potent 16-core CPU. We were also positively surprised by the fast QHD display and although we were not dealing with the mini-LED display variant, its deployment can be found in the key lighting.
Intel Core i7-13700HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, 16", 2.6 kg
Marvin Gollor, 18 Jul 2023 11:50
XMG Focus 15 in review

85% Schenker XMG Focus 15 (E23) budget gaming laptop review: A lot of performance at a lesser price than the Pro 15

The Pro 15 for budget foxes. If you can do without a metal case and a full RGB keyboard, you do not necessarily have to go for the expensive XMG Pro 15. In our test, the XMG Focus 15 is just as performant and only has to take a back seat in few aspects. In return, the base price of the Focus 15 is about €400 less than that of the Pro 15 for practically similar performance.
Intel Core i9-13900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU, 15.6", 2.4 kg
Marc Herter, 17 Jul 2023 11:37
MSI Creator 17 (B11UE-471) professional notebook (Source: MSI)

Deal | MSI Creator 17 professional notebook with Intel Core i7-11800H and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 now 38% off on Amazon

Although its processor and graphics adapter no longer belong to the latest generations, the 17.3-inch MSI Creator 17 with model number B11UE-471 remains a decent professional laptop for the second half of 2023. Thanks to a 38% discount, those interested can get it for US$1,460.88 for the time being.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Jul 2023 20:38
MSI Stealth 14 Studio review - An expensive gaming laptop that has made too many compromises

85% MSI Stealth 14 Studio review - An expensive gaming laptop that has made too many compromises

RTX 4050 for $1,699.99. The new MSI Stealth 14 Studio was presented at the beginning of this year and aside from targeting gamers, the device also aims to speak to users who are searching for great performance within a compact 14-inch case. The Core i7-13700H and GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop's performance has hit the mark, however, the laptop isn't without its flaws: its keyboard and short runtimes, to name a few.
Intel Core i7-13700H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU, 14", 1.7 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 14 Jul 2023 15:20
The GEEKOM MiniAir 11 is now on sale for $124 with offer code "summer5air." (Image via GEEKOM)

Deal | GEEKOM MiniAir 11 with 11th Gen Intel Celeron CPU on sale for US$124

The MiniAir 11 from GEEKOM is a tiny desktop with enough power for office work and media streaming, and it's currently on sale for a dollar under US$125. At this price, you'll get an 11th Gen Intel Celeron CPU, 8 GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 256 GB SSD.
Sam Medley, 14 Jul 2023 05:04
Windows 10 logo (Source: Microsoft)

Over 100 malicious signed Windows drivers blocked by Microsoft

The security advisory that arrived alongside yesterday's updates for Windows revealed that Microsoft has blocked over 100 malicious signed drivers. Back in February, researchers from a trio of security companies informed the tech giant headquartered in Redmond about malware in no less than 133 Windows drivers.
Codrut Nistor, 12 Jul 2023 13:41
Canary Mail logo (Source: Canary Mail)

Canary Mail gets Copilot, an AI-driven email writing tool

Thanks to the in-house developed Copilot, Canary Mail now provides AI-powered email writing capabilities to its users across the supported platforms, which include Windows, Android, macOS, and iOS. Those who need pinned emails, a built-in calendar, end-to-end encryption, and other premium features can get them starting at US$20 per year.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Jul 2023 17:11
The AYANEO KUN with the AYANEO AIR 1S. (Image source: AYANEO)

AYANEO KUN to launch with 75 Wh battery as hands-on images show scale of huge gaming handheld

AYANEO may be preparing to release the AIR 1S, but it continues to tease a larger and more powerful alternative on its social media channels. The AYANEO KUN has an 8.4-inch display, a 75 Wh battery and will weigh more than 900 g. AYANEO has now shared hands-on images of the KUN too, highlighting the sheer scale of what it promises to be the most powerful gaming handheld to date.
Alex Alderson, 10 Jul 2023 14:48
Schenker XMG Pro 15 E23 (PD50SND-G) gaming laptop reviewed: Here's to work-play balance!

86% Schenker XMG Pro 15 E23 (PD50SND-G) gaming laptop reviewed: Here's to work-play balance!

The gaming workstation. A solid and understated design paired with computational power. This is the figure the XMG Pro 15 E23 cuts in our review. Whether as a laptop for content creators or gamers, the XMG Pro 15 impresses with powerful Nvidia graphics and a wonderful QHD display which covers the P3 color space.
Intel Core i9-13900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, 15.6", 2.4 kg
Marc Herter, 10 Jul 2023 12:37
The ZERO BOOK 13. (Source: Infinix)

Infinix ZERO BOOK 13 launches with Raptor Lake silicon, USB type-C ports and LPDDR5X RAM

Infinix' latest additions to its ZERO BOOK series of laptops takes its name from the fact that it upgrades to 13th-gen Intel processors. It also ships with up to 32GB of RAM, PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSDs and a 100% sRGB display. The ZERO BOOK 13 is currently being previewed ahead of its release to the Indian market via Flipkart.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Jul 2023 18:03
The AIR 1S will be AYA NEO's smallest Ryzen 7040U-powered gaming handheld. (Image source: AYA NEO)

AYA NEO AIR 1S is launching as company's next gaming handheld

AYA NEO has revealed the launch date for the AIR 1S, a compact gaming handheld that combines a 5.5-inch AMOLED display with an AMD Ryzen 7 7840U APU. With a 38 Wh battery also on board, the AIR 1S is said to weigh 450 g and has hall-effect joysticks, among other features.
Alex Alderson, 07 Jul 2023 15:13
OneXPlayer 2 review - Gaming handheld with AMD Zen3+ and detachable controllers

84% OneXPlayer 2 review - Gaming handheld with AMD Zen3+ and detachable controllers

Almost like a Nintendo Switch with Windows. The OneXPlayer 2 takes the Nintendo Switch as a reference model and offers a gaming handheld with detachable controllers. Thanks to AMD's Zen3+, there is enough performance, but a lack of software adjustments makes Windows difficult to use.
AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, Radeon 680M, 8.4", 864 g
Andreas Osthoff, 07 Jul 2023 11:24
Acer Swift X 14 2023 OLED review - The multimedia laptop with an RTX 4050 is only impressive on paper

86% Acer Swift X 14 2023 OLED review - The multimedia laptop with an RTX 4050 is only impressive on paper

Annoying fan & reduced performance. Acer have updated their Swift X 14 - this time giving the multimedia laptop a fresh new case, a new OLED panel as well as new components from Intel and Nvidia. Unfortunately, the total package of this $1,400 device seems to only impress on paper and next to its relatively short battery life in everyday use, the laptop's cooling system also proves to cause some issues.
Intel Core i7-13700H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU, 14.5", 1.5 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 06 Jul 2023 17:42
The AYA NEO KUN will likely be the company's largest gaming handheld to date. (Image source: AYA NEO)

AYA NEO KUN: Company reveals features of 'possibly the most powerful Windows handheld ever'

AYA NEO has finally revealed the KUN, a Windows gaming handheld with an 8.4-inch display. The AYA NEO KUN is also said to feature nearly full-size game controls, as well as a pair of built-in touchpads.
Alex Alderson, 05 Jul 2023 12:43
Acer's quiet Nitro 17 laptop reviewed: The RTX 4060, perfectly configured

87% Acer's quiet Nitro 17 laptop reviewed: The RTX 4060, perfectly configured

Quiet times. The gaming laptop's i7-13700H and the RTX 4060 are perfectly suited to modern games. And, on top of that, the Nitro 17 hardly suffers from any weaknesses. So far, so predictable. The clever power management implementation makes all the difference and ensures Acer's laptop is quiet despite its power.
Intel Core i7-13700H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, 17.3", 3 kg
Mario Petzold, 01 Jul 2023 21:03
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G3 AMD: A good choice even in 2023

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G3 AMD: A good choice even in 2023

Sometimes, it can be worth it to buy last year's hardware. There is no reason to call something bad, just because it is a few months old. The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 AMD is such a case.
Benjamin Herzig, 01 Jul 2023 16:11
Asus ProArt Studiobook 16 OLED

The ProArt Studiobook 16 OLED is fast, but too loud

Asus has upgraded its Studiobook 16 for 2023. The DialPad for creative users remains, but the processor is now much faster. However, the cooling has more work to do, which is noticeable through the loud fans.
Andreas Osthoff, 01 Jul 2023 02:49
The Microsoft Surface Pro 9 has reached its lowest price point so far on Amazon (Image: Notebookcheck)

Deal | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 Windows tablet with 120Hz QHD display falls to lowest price ever on Amazon

The wallet-friendly base model of the Surface Pro 9 is only equipped with 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD, which should be suitable specs for buyers who plan to use their new 13-inch Windows tablet as a secondary device in addition to a full-fledged desktop or notebook.
Enrico Frahn, 30 Jun 2023 23:07
Schenker VIA 15 Pro review - AMD office laptop with long battery life

87% Schenker VIA 15 Pro review - AMD office laptop with long battery life

Configurable, many connections. Schenker's VIA 15 Pro is a 15.6-inch office laptop with an AMD processor and a matte WQHD IPS panel with 165 Hz. Besides two SO-DIMM slots, two SSDs can also be installed and the large battery enables very long battery runtimes.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, Vega 8, 15.6", 1.4 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 30 Jun 2023 14:33
Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 536.40 notification in GeForce Experience (Source: Own)

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 536.40 now available with support for the new RTX 4060

While there is nothing worth mentioning in addition to the fact that Nvidia's latest and most affordable member of the RTX 40 family, namely the US$299 GeForce RTX 4060, gets full support thanks to the driver package labeled 536.40, a fresh piece of code from the green team is always good news.
Codrut Nistor, 30 Jun 2023 13:26
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