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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
Days Gone will likely go down as a cult classic. (Source: Change/Unknown)

New information all but extinguishes hopes for a Days Gone 2 release

Days Gone was launched to mixed reactions back in 2019, and its recently released PC port has mirrored that for the most part. Over a hundred thousand fans may have banded together to demand a sequel from Sony but even that looks to have been inadequate, with new information essentially confirming that Days Gone 2 is dead in the water.
Ricci Rox, 05 Jun 2021 21:23
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Book Go, a Snapdragon-powered Windows 10 on Arm laptop. (Image: Samsung)

Samsung launches the Galaxy Book Go with Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 from US$349, 5G 8xc Gen 2 model coming later this year

Samsung has officially launched the previously leaked Galaxy Book Go. The new laptop is in many ways the successor to the Galaxy Book S launched last year and is similarly powered by Arm-based processors from Qualcomm.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 03 Jun 2021 08:26
Offers better graphics performance thanks to the Quadro T500: The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2: Better CPU performance in the AMD predecessor

The second generation of the ThinkPad P14s is equipped with Tiger Lake CPUs and an Nvidia Quadro T500. In this case, the latter is also what will persuade users to opt for the new model.
Mike Wobker, 03 Jun 2021 07:14
Schenker XMG Core 17 (Tongfang GM7MG0R) review: A well-rounded gaming laptop with a WQHD display

The Schenker XMG Core 17 (Early 2021) offers space for two NVMe SSDs and supports RAID-0

The powerful hardware of the Schenker XMG Core 17 brings all the current computer games smoothly to the responsive display (WQHD, IPS, 165 Hz, 17.3 inch). The preinstalled Control Center allows you to adjust the performance development of the CPU and GPU.
Sascha Mölck, 03 Jun 2021 02:00
Review of the HP Spectre x360 14: High-resolution OLED display, poor battery life

HP Spectre x360 14: Stylus, great keyboard, 3:2 OLED screen

The HP Spectre x360 14 is a 2-in-1 device which features a Tiger Lake CPU, two Thunderbolt 4 ports and a 13.5-inch OLED touchscreen with a 3:2 aspect ratio. The touchscreen can recognise inputs from the included HP Tilt Pen and fingers.
Sascha Mölck, 02 Jun 2021 22:30
War Thunder 2.5 "Red Skies" now live, MiG-23M rank VII aircraft

War Thunder 2.7 "Red Skies" now live with two new locations, rank VII aircraft, new ground vehicles, ships, and more

Labeled 2.7 "Red Skies" and released earlier today, the latest update to War Thunder introduces rank VII jets, alongside two new locations, 11 new ground vehicles (including modern Chinese SPAA), 5 helicopters, 6 new ships, as well as a comprehensive list of minor tweaks and fixes.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Jun 2021 17:26
Asus ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED Laptop Review: Perfect for Content Creators?

86% Asus ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED Laptop Review: Perfect for Content Creators?

More performance than most workstations. The new ZenBook Pro Duo UX582 is once again equipped with a secondary display, which is a great addition for content creators. Thanks to the very high performance, however, the laptop is also interesting for other user groups and even surpasses many mobile workstations.
Intel Core i7-10870H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, 15.6", 2.4 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 02 Jun 2021 13:36
Firefox 89 highlights/changes (Source: Own)

Firefox 89 launches with a redesigned interface

Released earlier today, Firefox 89 comes with a clean design "is easy on the eyes, bright and buoyant on screens of all sizes" across multiple platforms. The list of visual changes is pretty long and includes a new icon set crisp typography, streamlined toolbar and menus, a new look for tabs, expanded privacy protections, and more.
Codrut Nistor, 01 Jun 2021 23:51
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen2-20VX000GGE

85% Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 laptop in review: Compact workstation with new graphics card

Good system performance meets high mobility. From the outside, the ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 is immediately recognizable as a classic ThinkPad. However, a Tiger Lake CPU and the Nvidia Quadro T500 meet the demands of a mobile workstation on the inside. Our review will reveal how successful that is.
Intel Core i7-1185G7, NVIDIA T500 Laptop GPU, 14", 1.5 kg
Mike Wobker, 01 Jun 2021 07:14
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition will start at €1,799 in Germany. (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition: World's first 15.6-inch laptop with an AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX and Radeon RX 6800M launches

ASUS has revealed the ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition, a 15.6-inch laptop that combines two of AMD's most powerful laptop components. The G15 Advantage Edition will be available with up to a Ryzen 9 5900HX and a Radeon RX 6800M, with the latter capable of operating at up to 2,300 MHz.
Alex Alderson, 01 Jun 2021 05:00
Schenker XMG Core 17 (Tongfang GM7MG0R) review: Configurable gaming laptop with a WQHD display

84% Schenker XMG Core 17 (Tongfang GM7MG0R) review: Configurable gaming laptop with a WQHD display

Successful implementation. The powerful hardware of the Schenker XMG Core 17 is able to bring all the current computer games smoothly to the responsive display (WQHD, IPS, 165 Hz, 17.3 inch). The preinstalled Control Center allows you to adjust the performance development of the CPU and GPU.
Intel Core i7-10870H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, 17.3", 2.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 01 Jun 2021 01:04
ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4: Leaked video shows taller display for thin multimedia flagship

ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4: Leaked video shows taller display for powerful multimedia flagship

The X1 Extreme is among the few Lenovo ThinkPads that have not been updated yet this year. The upcoming Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 seems to be a huge redesign, as a leaked video shows wide speaker grills and a taller screen.
Benjamin Herzig, 31 May 2021 23:05
Offers excellent system performance: The Gigabyte Aero 17 HDR YD

Gigabyte Aero 17 HDR YD: Even more performance with Tiger Lake

When a manufacturer already uses one of the most powerful graphics cards in its laptops, a new CPU also needs to ensure a higher performance.
Mike Wobker, 31 May 2021 02:29
The ROG Zephyrus M16. (Source: Asus)

Asus ROG Zephyrus M16: a retailer lists what appears to be an entry-level version of the new gaming laptop

A Czech webstore now offers what is claimed as the recently-launched Asus ROG Zephyrus M16; then again, the new listing contains specs that are considerable downgrades on what the OEM announced while debuting this machine. For example, this apparent M16 leak involves the Core i7-11800H processor, as opposed to the i9-11900H on official product pages.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 May 2021 18:31
HP Spectre x360 14 Review: High-resolution OLED display, poor battery life

90% HP Spectre x360 14 Review: High-resolution OLED display, poor battery life

Spectacular. HP’s 2-in-1 device features a Tiger Lake CPU, two Thunderbolt 4 ports and a 13.5-inch 3:2 OLED touchscreen (3000x2000). The touchscreen can be operated with both the included HP Tilt Pen and the fingers.
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 13.5", 1.3 kg
Sascha Mölck, 30 May 2021 01:12
Gigabyte Aero 17 HDR YD

88% Gigabyte Aero 17 HDR YD laptop review: 4K HDR meets RTX 3080

Octa-core Tiger Lake CPU. Not only does the Aero 17 HDR YD come with an HDR-capable 4K display, but it is also run by an Intel Core i9-11980HK. Our test will show what this can do in combination with the built-in RTX 3080.
Intel Core i9-11980HK, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU, 17.3", 2.8 kg
Mike Wobker, 29 May 2021 02:04
The new CoreBook X features an upgraded processor. (Image source: Chuwi)

Chuwi CoreBook X relaunched with the processor from an old MacBook Pro 13

Chuwi has relaunched the CoreBook X, its 14-inch laptop with a 3:2 display. The laptop still has a 1440p display and plenty of I/O, but it now also has the processor from the MacBook Pro 13 that Apple released in 2018.
Alex Alderson, 28 May 2021 15:45
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 13 Review: Is AMD's Ryzen held back on purpose?

85% Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 13 Review: Is AMD's Ryzen held back on purpose?

AMD only for the entry-level model. The smaller 13.5-inch model of the Surface Laptop 4 is now also available with an AMD Ryzen processor. Private customers, however, only get the base model with the Ryzen 5 and just 8 GB RAM. But is the AMD model perhaps still the better option?
AMD Ryzen 5 4680U, Vega 7, 13.5", 1.3 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 28 May 2021 10:45
Image: LG

88% LG Gram 14Z90P in review: Superior endurance and finally more performance

No excess gram(s). The LG Gram is known as an endurance runner among laptops. The new LG Gram 14Z90P 14-inch model weighs less than a kilogram but once again convinces with extremely long battery life. Our review will reveal other compelling features of the subnotebook.
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 14", 967 g
Marcus Schwarten, 26 May 2021 23:36
Offers hardly any more performance than the AMD model: The Honor MagicBook 14 with a Tiger Lake CPU

Honor MagicBook 14 (2021): What does the Tiger Lake upgrade bring us?

This year's model upgrade of the MagicBook 14 uses Intel's Tiger Lake CPUs instead of AMD processors. However, we have to search for improvements with a magnifying glass.
Mike Wobker, 25 May 2021 23:54
HP Envy 13 with Intel Tiger Lake and GeForce MX450 in review

85% HP Envy 13 with Intel Tiger Lake and GeForce MX450 in review

Does the MX450 really bring anything? HP's compact Envy 13 is one of the few subnotebooks with a dedicated graphics card. The current model is equipped with the GeForce MX450, but is the GPU even worth it in view of the fast integrated graphics unit?
Intel Core i7-1165G7, NVIDIA GeForce MX450, 13.3", 1.3 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 25 May 2021 05:38
MINISFORUM HM80 mini PC with Ryzen 7 4800U processor now up for sale (Source: MINISFORUM)

MINISFORUM launches the Ryzen 7 4800U-driven HM80 mini PC

The successor of the Ryzen 5 4500U-powered MINISFORUM HM50 is now available as the HM80. Inside it, there is a more potent Ryzen 7 4800U processor, alongside 16/256 GB or 32/512 GB of memory/storage. The prices of these two configurations, after the US$100 early-bird discount, are US$759 and US$829.
Codrut Nistor, 24 May 2021 17:17
Honor MagicBook 14 Tiger Lake

85% Honor MagicBook 14 laptop review: i7 Tiger Lake at the same level as the Ryzen model

Xe G7 better than Vega 6. This year's update of the Honor MagicBook 14 brings Intel's Tiger Lake processors to the compact notebook. In our test configuration, we therefore compare Intel's Core i7-1165G7 with the AMD Ryzen 5 4500U that Honor used in last year's model.
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 14", 1.4 kg
Mike Wobker, 23 May 2021 23:26
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9

Why does Lenovo sabotage its flagship ThinkPad X1-series?

Flagship models are usually very expensive, but they usually offer special features or high-end components in return. This used to be the case for Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 models as well, but it seems like the priorities are starting to shift.
Column by Andreas Osthoff, 23 May 2021 10:59
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 in review: Compact, powerful, enduring

86% Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 in review: Compact, powerful, enduring

Compact powerhouse. Lenovo's 14-inch laptop offers a powerful APU, space for two NVMe SSDs, and very good battery runtimes. The RAM (16 GB, dual-channel mode) cannot be expanded.
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U, Vega 7, 14", 1.4 kg
Sascha Mölck, 22 May 2021 23:45
The Huawei MateBook X (2020) in the test. (Image: Huawei)

88% Huawei MateBook X in review: Ultra-thin, extremely light and absolutely silent

Fanless lightweight. One kilogram light and only 13.6 mm thin - the Huawei MateBook X Silver Frost (2020) is one of the most compact notebooks ever. It is ultra-mobile and completely silent. But how does this affect the performance? Can you work reasonably with the device? Our test reveals the answer.
Intel Core i5-10210U, UHD Graphics 620, 13", 1 kg
Marcus Schwarten, 22 May 2021 06:21
The ROG Flow X13 has been upgraded to Ampere GPUs, albeit 35 W ones. (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS ROG Flow X13 upgraded to NVIDIA's latest GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs; 35 W SKUs only

The ROG Flow X13 has received an upgrade to NVIDIA's latest RTX 30 series GPUs. The laptop remains available with AMD Ryzen 9 5000 APUs, which ASUS has paired with either the GeForce RTX 3050 or the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti.
Alex Alderson, 20 May 2021 20:58
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 Review: Longer battery runtime with the Full-HD panel

91% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 Review: Longer battery runtime with the Full-HD panel

16:10 and matte. We have just reviewed the new ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 with the glossy 4K screen, and now we have a closer look at the default Full-HD panel. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the matte panel?
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 14", 1.2 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 19 May 2021 18:44
The Huawei MateBook 16 has a 3:2 display and Ryzen 5000 APUs. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei reveals the MateBook 16 with a 3:2 display and up to an AMD Ryzen 7 5800H processor

The MateBook 16 is Huawei's latest laptop, and one that comes with plenty of enticing features. The device will be available in two configurations, each with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage.
Alex Alderson, 19 May 2021 18:42
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