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Gateway is introducing its first Windows-on-ARM devices. (Image Source: Gateway)

Two new budget-oriented Gateway laptops powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon SoCs to soon be available exclusively through Walmart

There is an 11.6-inch semi-rugged convertible with 768p touchscreen powered by the Snapdragon 7c SoC coupled with 4 GB LPDDR4 and 64 GB of eMMC storage, whereas the 13.3-inch regular slim and light GWTN133-1 features a slightly faster Snapdragon 850 SoC, 4 GB LPDDR4, 128 GB eMMC storage and a 1080p screen.
Bogdan Solca, 30 Jun 2021 16:46
The MSI Katana GF76 11UE in review (image: MSI)

80% MSI Katana GF76 review: Gaming laptop with room for improvement

Gaming combat sword. With the Katana GF76, MSI offers a new upper mid-range gaming laptop. We review the 11UE-036 configuration with the GeForce RTX 3060 laptop GPU and the i7-11800H Tiger Lake CPU. Our review shows what the 1,600-Euro (~$1,908) gaming laptop has to offer for the money.
Intel Core i7-11800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, 17.3", 2.7 kg
Marcus Schwarten, 30 Jun 2021 04:44
Ideally, WhyNotWin11 will look like this when you run it. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

WhyNotWin11: A tool that is much better than Microsoft at detailing why a PC is not Windows 11 compatible

Microsoft has pulled its PC Health Check app, but there is already a third-party tool that does a better job at detailing why Windows 11 may not run on your PC. WhyNotWin11 separates Windows 11's system requirements into 11 areas and explains why you can change to run Microsoft's latest OS.
Alex Alderson, 29 Jun 2021 18:01
You do not need a dedicated TPM 2.0 chip to run Windows 11. (Image source: Microsoft)

Windows 11: No Trusted Platform Module? Many AMD and Intel processors can run Microsoft's new OS without a dedicated TPM 2.0 chip

You do not need a dedicated TPM 2.0 chip to run Windows 11, contrary to Microsoft's system requirements. Instead, almost all modern AMD and Intel processors already meet Microsoft's TPM 2.0 requirement, and only a BIOS setting may be preventing you from upgrading your PC to Windows 11.
Alex Alderson, 29 Jun 2021 16:39
Microsoft has rolled out its latest version of Office in Beta. (Image: Microsoft)

Windows 11: Latest version of Office released in Beta, new native 64-bit Arm version available too

Microsoft has taken to its blog to reveal the latest version of Office for Windows. There is also a new version with native Arm support for the first time.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 29 Jun 2021 13:22
Microsoft will make Windows 11 available to older processors. (Image source: Microsoft)

Windows 11: Microsoft reacts to AMD and Intel supported processors by expanding testing to Zen 1 and 7th Generation Core families

Windows 11 has some relatively punitive system requirements, to the extent that the OS does not support over a dozen Surface devices that run Windows 10. Microsoft has now come round to the idea of testing Windows 11 on Zen 1 and Intel 7th Generation Core processors. Incidentally, the PC Health Check app has gone until later this year, too.
Alex Alderson, 29 Jun 2021 01:43
The first Windows 11 Insider Preview is here for devices on the Dev Channel. (Image source: Microsoft)

Windows 11: Microsoft publishes the first Insider Preview build; Android APK sideloading will be supported

Windows 11 is here, albeit only for those willing to try an Insider Preview build for the time being. The build is available to anyone and contains many of the shown changes from Windows 10. Android app emulation is missing, but Windows 11 will support APK sideloading.
Alex Alderson, 29 Jun 2021 01:30
Many of the most popular laptops currently available will be compatible with Windows 11. (Image source: Microsoft - edited)

Windows 11 compatibility: Realme Book joins long list of Dell, HP, Lenovo, Acer, and Asus laptops that will support Microsoft's upcoming OS

Realme has announced that its upcoming Realme Book laptop will be ready for Windows 11, when Microsoft starts rolling out its newest operating system later this year. Laptop OEMs such as Dell, HP, Lenovo, Acer, and Asus have also been providing support for customers and users in regard to Windows 11 compatibility.
Daniel R Deakin, 28 Jun 2021 14:04
Windows 11 may be a free upgrade for Windows 10 users, but it isn't rolling out till 2022. (Image: Microsoft)

Microsoft: Windows 10 devices will get Windows 11 for free, but not until 2022

Microsoft announced the launch of Windows 11 this week with the good news that it will be a free upgrade and that it will be released later this year. What it neglected to mention at the launch, however, is that while it will launch on new PCs in Q4, updates for existing Windows 10 users won’t arrive till 2022.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 27 Jun 2021 15:11
Aorus 17G YD in review: Loud gaming laptop with mechanical keyboard

Aorus 17G YD: Gigabyte only provides the GeForce RTX 3080 GPU with a 105-watt TGP

Gigabyte updates the Aorus 17G with the latest technology: A Tiger Lake processor, an Ampere GPU, PCI Express 4.0, and Thunderbolt 4. The laptop's highlight is still the compelling mechanical keyboard.
Sascha Mölck, 27 Jun 2021 06:54
Microsoft has piled the pressure on Apple with its latest Windows 11 Store announcements. (Image: Microsoft)

Microsoft kicks Apple where it hurts, says Epic, Steam stores ‘very welcome’ in Windows 11 Store portal

Among the surprising news stories to come out of Microsoft’s Windows 11 announcements is its plan to open up its own Windows 11 Store to third-party app stores. Currently, stores like the Epic Games store and Valve Steam store sell their games via web stores but Microsoft is inviting them to sell their catalogs from directly within its own store.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 26 Jun 2021 13:48
Alienware m15 R5

The new Alienware m15 is better with AMD Ryzen CPU

Alienware offers its new m15 either with AMD Ryzen or Intel Tiger Lake-H processors, but the AMD model offers a better price-performance ratio and the more efficient CPU.
Andreas Osthoff, 25 Jun 2021 22:00
The Surface Pro X could become a lot more useful with Windows 11. (Image source: Microsoft)

Windows 11: Microsoft has the opportunity to unlock the potential of the Surface Pro and Surface Pro X as true iPad Pro competitors

Windows 11 may seem like Windows 10 with a fancy skin, but Android app emulation could be a boon for Microsoft's Surface Pro and Surface Pro X series. If Microsoft pulls it off, it could finally provide Apple and its iPad Pro tablets with serious competition.
Column by Alex Alderson, 25 Jun 2021 19:17
Android apps will work on Windows 11 seemingly regardless of the architecture powering it. (Image source: Dell/Microsoft - edited)

Windows 11: Android apps will run on computers with AMD, ARM and Intel processors

Microsoft will not restrict Android app emulation to Intel processors on Windows 11. Instead, the next generation of Windows will be capable of running Android apps on ARM and AMD-based processors. Sideloading remains an unanswered question for the time being, though.
Alex Alderson, 25 Jun 2021 18:50
Windows 11 will not run on over a dozen Surface devices. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft announces Windows 11 supported AMD and Intel processors, leaving over a dozen Surface devices as a casualties

Windows 11 is here, and Microsoft has announced the AMD and Intel processors with which it is compatible. There are a few surprising omissions though, and ones that cut over a dozen Surface devices adrift on Windows 10.
Alex Alderson, 25 Jun 2021 15:50
The Windows 11 Beta is launching next week. (Image: Microsoft)

Want to install the Windows 11 Beta? Here’s how you can get the official drop next week

After its unveiling was spoiled by a monumental leak, Microsoft has officially unveiled Windows 11. Despite this, Microsoft’s unveiling still had plenty of features that weren’t seen in the leaked build and users are undoubtedly keen to get their hands on it. Here’s how.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 25 Jun 2021 12:47
Aorus 17G YD in review: Loud gaming laptop with a good mechanical keyboard

86% Aorus 17G YD in review: Loud gaming laptop with a good mechanical keyboard

Up to date. Gigabyte updates the 17G with the latest technology: A Tiger Lake processor, a GeForce RTX 3080 laptop GPU, PCI Express 4.0, and Thunderbolt 4. The Aorus 17G YD's highlight is still its good mechanical keyboard.
Intel Core i7-11800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU, 17.3", 2.8 kg
Sascha Mölck, 25 Jun 2021 06:54
Windows 11 is pitched at gamers. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft aims to level up in terms of the gaming experience on Windows 11

Microsoft has announced Windows 11, complete with a new UI and layout. The Redmond giant also asserts that some of these changes are pitched at gamers. This, naturally, involves Xbox Game Pass, as well as Auto HDR and the new Direct Storage API.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jun 2021 21:31
Windows finally has an updated Store. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft confirms an upgrade for its Store alongside the Windows 11 update

Microsoft has made the next major upgrade to the Windows OS official today (June 24, 2021). The Redmond giant has also announced a new version of the Store app to go with it. It offers new revenue-sharing options for developers, as well as a new design and the ability to integrate Android apps.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jun 2021 20:02
Windows 11 is now official. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft unveils Windows 11 with an "all-new", productivity-focused UI

Today, (June 24, 2021) Microsoft has debuted the next major upgrade to its main OS, Windows. This new 11 version does indeed come with a centered Start button and menu by default. The Redmond giant asserts that the new interface it headlines has been developed and designed to perfection, down to the last detail and icon graphic.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jun 2021 19:26
Comes with a high-contrast display: The MSI Modern 15 A11M

MSI Modern 15 A11M: Updated office laptop

The MSI Modern 15 remains a high-performance office laptop with its updated hardware as well. However, there are still minor points of criticism.
Mike Wobker, 24 Jun 2021 02:13
Alienware m15 R5 Ryzen Edition Laptop Review - More performance for less money

85% Alienware m15 R5 Ryzen Edition Laptop Review - More performance for less money

Gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen. The new m15 R5 is Alienware’s first laptop with AMD CPU and Nvidia GPU for years. We review the entry-level model with the Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX 3060, and the fast 165 Hz panel.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, 15.6", 2.5 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 23 Jun 2021 22:23
ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4: Lenovo's new multimedia flagship attacks Dell XPS 15 & 17

MWC 2021 | ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4: Lenovo's new multimedia flagship attacks Dell XPS 15 & 17

Lenovo has constructed its ThinkPad X1 Extreme new. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 is supposed to take on the Dell XPS series. It changes to the 16:10 aspect ratio, but with a different screen size compared to the Dell competitors. Lenovo also upgrades the GPUs to up to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Max-Q.
Benjamin Herzig, 23 Jun 2021 12:00
MSI Modern 15 A11M-062

81% MSI Modern 15 A11M in review: Slim office laptop offers strong keyboard backlighting

Room for two SSDs. The MSI Modern 15 A11M combines a good configuration and solid input devices in a 15.6-inch laptop. The built-in hardware promises a lot of performance for office applications and other tasks. But our review will reveal the actual performance offered by the device.
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 15.6", 1.6 kg
Mike Wobker, 22 Jun 2021 00:53
The Schenker Vision 14 shows, what a modern Ultrabook should look like

The Schenker Vision 14 shows, what a modern Ultrabook should look like

Thin and less features - many modern laptops have to make compromises in the hunt for every millimeter. The Schenker Vision 14 now shows that there is another way. In addition to plenty of ports, you also get replaceable RAM modules and two M.2 slots in a 1 kg magnesium chassis.
Andreas Osthoff, 19 Jun 2021 23:52
Microsoft has effectively confirmed the Windows 11 build circulating in the wild is legitimate. (Image: Notebookcheck)

Microsoft indirectly confirms the leaked Windows 11 ISO is legit

Microsoft has all but officially confirmed that the leaked build of Windows 11 circulating the internet over the past few days is legitimate. The company has issued a copyright take-down notice via Google to Beebom, the site that has been dubiously hosting the leaked build.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 19 Jun 2021 12:38
Lenovo ThinkPad P15s G2: Workstations with ULV CPUs are getting better and better

Lenovo ThinkPad P15s G2: Workstations with ULV CPUs are getting better and better

In earlier years, the energy efficient "Ultra Low Voltage" CPUs of the U series hardly offered any performance, but manufacturers still packed them into workstation laptops. Even though the modern U processors are still considerably slower than H CPUs, at this point their absolute performance is high enough for new models such as the ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 to be able to deliver sufficient power for CAD applications.
Benjamin Herzig, 18 Jun 2021 22:02
The "old" Notebook 7 Force. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung "Notebook 7 Force 2021" is cleared for launch by the FCC

Samsung has been linked to a 15-inch version of its Notebook 7 that runs on Tiger Lake silicon and RTX 3050-series graphics for a few months now. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has just registered a device with specs that line up with this description. It also has up to 32GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Jun 2021 14:34
Offers very good system performance: The Gigabyte Aorus 15P YD

Gigabyte Aorus 15P YD: 130-watt RTX 3080 meets octa-core Tiger Lake CPU

Gigabyte improves system performance in particular with the hardware configuration of the Aorus 15P YD. Compared with last year's model, there are new advantages as well as disadvantages.
Mike Wobker, 18 Jun 2021 02:05
The best alternatives to Apple's MacBook Air

The Best Windows Alternatives to Apple's MacBook Air

June 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, 16 Jun 2021 23:11
Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 laptop review: Ultrabook workstation now with Nvidia T500

85% Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 laptop review: Ultrabook workstation now with Nvidia T500

Tiger & Turing. P15s, round two: Even with the newest components, the Lenovo ThinkPad P15s does not turn into a performance champion. But perhaps it doesn't have to, and the ThinkPad ultrabook workstation can still be a good catch for users with the corresponding needs.
Intel Core i7-1165G7, NVIDIA T500 Laptop GPU, 15.6", 1.9 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 16 Jun 2021 21:29
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 G4: Premium workstation gets larger 16:10 LCD, vapor chamber & Nvidia RTX A5000

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 G4: Premium workstation gets larger 16:10 LCD, vapor chamber & Nvidia RTX A5000

For the first time since its original release in 2018, Lenovo is not merely updating the ThinkPad P1. The new version of the premium mobile workstation, the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4, is a complete redesign. A large 16 inch 16:10 screen, vapor chamber cooling, top-firing speakers, 5G, a 1080p webcam and Tiger Lake H as well as up to the Nvidia RTX A5000 - Lenovo has packed the ThinkPad P1 G4 with new features.
Benjamin Herzig, 16 Jun 2021 15:00
The Atari VCS is finally available to purchase after painful gestation period. (Image: Atari)

Atari VCS console-PC hybrid finally available for purchase three years after first being announced

The Atari VCS hybrid console-PC is finally available to purchase some 3 years after originally being launched. The device features classic retro Atari looks and can play classic Atari games and also function as a desktop PC.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 16 Jun 2021 13:59
Aorus 15P YD

86% Aorus 15P YD in review: High-end gaming laptop with fast 360 Hz display

Compact and powerful. With the Intel Core i7-11800H, Gigabyte not only packs one of the strongest processors into the Aorus 15P, but it also combines it with the GeForce RTX 3080 from Nvidia, which is currently the strongest gaming graphics card. Our review reveals what this gaming laptop is capable of.
Intel Core i7-11800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU, 15.6", 2.2 kg
Mike Wobker, 16 Jun 2021 01:05
Windows 11 incorporates Windows 10X's start menu without live tiles.

First impressions of Windows 11 aka Sun Valley from a leaked ISO — A much needed visual overhaul that does not alienate long-time users

Exclusive We have managed to get our hands on a leaked ISO of Windows 11 (Sun Valley) doing the rounds on the internet. First impressions indicate that Microsoft has done a fair bit of UI overhaul to make Windows feel fresh and modern including a revamped OOBE, taskbar, and rounded window corners. But we also see that a lot of legacy apps still continue to exist.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 15 Jun 2021 20:35
Lenovo Legion 7 16ACHg6 in review: Gaming powerhouse with good 16:10 display

The Lenovo Legion 7 16ACH offers automatic CPU and GPU overclocking

The Legion 7 16ACHg6 brings all the latest computer games smoothly onto the matte 16-inch screen (2560x1600 pixels, 165 Hz, IPS) in the 16:10 format. Furthermore, its equipment is good: The Ryzen 9 5900HX APU, the GeForce RTX 3080 laptop GPU, 32 GB of RAM, and 2x 1 TB NVMe SSDs.
Sascha Mölck, 15 Jun 2021 19:32
GPD has shipped some Win 3 units with the wrong Bluetooth and Wi-Fi module. (Image source: GPD)

GPD gaffes mount up as it leaks email addresses while addressing a Win 3 hardware mishap

GPD has got into a spot of bother regarding the Win 3, its latest handheld system. Not only has the company shipped some Win 3 units with the wrong Bluetooth and Wi-Fi module, but it has leaked hundreds of customers' data.
Alex Alderson, 15 Jun 2021 12:05
Microsoft is expected to reveal Windows 'Sun Valley' on June 24. (Image source: Microsoft)

Windows 10 retirement date emerges, setting Microsoft on a collision course with Windows 11

Microsoft has offered more clues that it is on the verge of moving on from Windows 10. The company has confirmed that the date when it will cease supporting Windows 10, not just versions of it.
Alex Alderson, 15 Jun 2021 12:00
The Alienware m15 R5 should now have all its CUDA cores at its disposal. (Image source: Dell)

Dell addresses missing CUDA cores for the Alienware m15 R5 with new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 vBIOS update

Dell has acted quickly in rectifying the issue of missing CUDA cores on the Alienware m15 R5. The machine should now have all its full complement of CUDA cores on its NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 GPU. But, erroneously, Windows and Microsoft Edge warn that Dell's vBIOS update could be harmful to your computer.
Alex Alderson, 15 Jun 2021 00:23
The AMD-powered Legion 5. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo releases the Ryzen 7 5800H- and RTX 3000-powered Legion 5 to the US market

Lenovo US now offers the new Legion 5 with AMD silicon via its webstore. The 165Hz 15-inch PC is available with the Ryzen 7 5800H processor and either RTX 3060 or 3070 graphics. The OEM touts it as "battle ready" for the thin and light gaming laptop arena.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jun 2021 21:21
Convertibles like the ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 benefit a lot from 16:10 displays

Convertibles like the ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 benefit a lot from 16:10 displays

The trend for laptop displays is currently moving towards a longer 16:10 aspect ratio. The result is smaller bezels below and above the screen, more space for documents - and much better usability in tablet mode. This is shown by the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2, for example.
Benjamin Herzig, 13 Jun 2021 19:15
Lenovo Legion 7 16ACH in review: Gaming powerhouse with good 16:10 display

88% Lenovo Legion 7 16ACH in review: Gaming powerhouse with good 16:10 display

Overclocking. The Legion 7 16ACHg6 brings all the latest computer games smoothly onto the matte 16-inch display (2560x1600 pixels, 165 Hz, IPS) in the 16:10 format. The Ryzen 9 5900HX APU and the GeForce RTX 3080 laptop GPU can be overclocked automatically.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU, 16", 2.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 13 Jun 2021 18:43
The leaked Age of Empires IV screenshots show various civilizations preparing to do battle. (Image source: Steam/Relic - edited)

Leaked Age of Empires IV images whet the appetite for RTS fans but serious drive space allocation may be required

Information about Age of Empires IV has been shared after details and screenshots of the upcoming RTS game were seemingly accidentally posted on Steam. The file size for Age of Empires IV, which will apparently be released on October 28, has also purportedly been leaked.
Daniel R Deakin, 12 Jun 2021 12:39
The studios behind Crysis, Hitman, and Just Cause are the front-runners as the rumored Microsoft acquisitions. (Image source: Crytek/IO/Avalanche - edited)

Updated Rumor | Microsoft takes Xbox Game Studios on a shopping spree and snaps up three more developers

Rumors are flying that Microsoft has acquired no less than three more studios to join its growing list of game developers that make up the Xbox Game Studios. While no names have yet been confirmed, it’s widely believed that the makers of Crysis, Crytek, will be one of the companies focusing their future output on the Xbox Series X|S and Windows.
Update: New rumors suggest Microsoft has acquired five studios.

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Jun 2021 08:32
ThinkPad X13 Yoga G2 laptop review: Lenovo business convertible stands out with WQXGA 16:10 LCD

91% ThinkPad X13 Yoga G2 laptop review: Lenovo business convertible stands out with WQXGA 16:10 LCD

Carbon convertible. Lenovo places the ThinkPad X13 Yoga below the ThinkPad X1 flagship as a convertible laptop for business customers and ultra-mobile users. The convertible laptop now has a 16:10 aspect ratio in the ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2, but at the same time, it retains the classic carbon/magnesium case.
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 13.3", 1.2 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 11 Jun 2021 19:15
11 hinted in the light cast on the floor? (Image Source: Microsoft)

Windows 11 rumored to launch this October with overhauled UI, improved Microsoft Store and support for Intel Alder Lake big.LITTLE cores

The overhauled UI includes a redesigned Start menu, new system icons, rounded corners and redesigned hubs for Action Center and Settings, plus revamped core apps like Painter, Notepad etc. The store side is rumored to offer more incentives for developers, and the support for big.LITTLE cores will bring changes to the CPU scheduler.
Bogdan Solca, 09 Jun 2021 19:33
Vivaldi 4.0 now available with major beta features: Email, Calendar, Feed Reader (Source: Own)

Vivaldi 4.0 now available with integrated email client and feed reader, calendar, and more

The jump from version number 3.8 to 4.0 comes with a few massive changes for Vivaldi users, starting with the three features still in Beta status: Mail, Calendar, and Feed Reader. This update also intros Vivaldi Translate, three interface layouts to choose from, and more. The Android update is also moving to version 4.0.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Jun 2021 17:02
LG Gram 16 (2021) in review: 1,200 grams, excellent battery life, 16:10 display

LG Gram 16 (2021): 16:10 display, room for two NVMe SSDs, Thunderbolt 4/USB 4

The featherweight LG Gram 16 scores points with a Tiger Lake processor, Thunderbolt 4/USB 4, room for two NVMe SSDs, and a 16-inch display in the 16:10 format. This is complemented by excellent battery life.
Sascha Mölck, 08 Jun 2021 06:22
A new render for the "Microsoft Logo Camera". (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Microsoft is all set to convert the logos on next-gen Surface devices into cameras

Microsoft has patented a new and particularly futuristic take on its logo: one that integrates camera sensors. This concept, which might come as part of the OEM's hardware one day, uses emerging under-display technology to put a tiny lens behind each square of the iconic Windows-evoking symbol. The new leak hints that it might appear on either the front or rear of next-gen devices.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Jun 2021 15:01
LG Gram 16 (2021) in review: 1,200 grams, excellent battery life, 16:10 display

86% LG Gram 16 (2021) in review: 1,200 grams, excellent battery life, 16:10 display

Light, quiet, and enduring. The featherlight LG Gram 16 scores points with a Tiger Lake processor, Thunderbolt 4/USB 4, room for two NVMe SSDs, and a 16-inch display in the 16:10 format. In addition, it has excellent battery life.
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 16", 1.2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 06 Jun 2021 06:22
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