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Mozilla is bringing out a VPN. (Source: Mozilla)

Mozilla now offers its own VPN

Mozilla, the maker of Firefox, has announced that it is also stepping into the virtual private network (VPN) arena. This new product apparently has over 280 servers in over 30 different countries, and has a no-logging or -tracking...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jul 2020 23:58
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2020 Business-Laptop Review: 4K display costs battery runtime

86% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2020 Business-Laptop Review: 4K display costs battery runtime

More pixels including PWM flickering. Lenovo also offers the 2020 ThinkPad X1 Carbon with an optional glossy 4K screen, which is supposed to reach a brightness of 500 nits and also supports HDR contents. but how does the panel affect the battery runtime of the compact business laptop?
Intel Core i7-10510U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.1 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 24 Jul 2020 12:28
Asus VivoBook S14 S433FL-EB029T

81% Asus VivoBook S14 S433FL in review: Colorful laptop with stable case

Lifestyle laptop. Asus spices up the VivoBook S14 visually and delivers a robust device with various color options. In addition, there are various features, which are partly mutually exclusive. Our review will show what else the VivoBook S14 offers.
Intel Core i7-10510U | NVIDIA GeForce MX250 | 14.00" | 1.4 kg
Mike Wobker, 23 Jul 2020 04:53
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 with Radeon graphics. (Source: AMD)

AMD claims a new Premiere Pro update can get better 4K video exports out of some Ryzen 4000 notebooks

Adobe's Premiere Pro 14.2 update added hardware-accelerated encoding support for AMD GPUs. This, as the same chipmaker now claims, can reduce 4K video export times by up to 43% on the Ryzen 4000 H-series platform with Radeon RX 50...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jul 2020 19:31
Xiaomi RedmiBook 16 Ryzen 5 4500U laptop review - attractive price warrior from the Far East

83% Xiaomi RedmiBook 16 Ryzen 5 4500U laptop review - attractive price warrior from the Far East

Powerful entry. A modern 6-core chip, aluminum housing, and a 512 GB SSD at a bargain price? In our review, we look at the entry-level configuration of the RedmiBook 16, currently only available in China or via import, and show where Xiaomi has cut corners.
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | 16.00" | 1.8 kg
Klaus Hinum, 22 Jul 2020 11:08
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 in review: A lot of computing power in a compact case

Powerful subnotebook thanks to Ryzen 5 4500U: Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05

Lenovo's mobile 14-inch laptop scores points with a powerful APU, an NVMe SSD, and a successful keyboard (backlit). The computer doesn't show any weaknesses in terms of battery life either.
Sascha Mölck, 22 Jul 2020 05:42
Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 Laptop Review: Foiled by lack of AMD option

87% Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 Laptop Review: Foiled by lack of AMD option

Offside. This year's T-series ThinkPads have only received minor updates. Nevertheless, the smaller 14-inch models have improved quite a bit in regard to performance thanks to AMD Ryzen 4000. This cannot be said about the larger ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 though as it lacks the Renoir option entirely and has to make do with Intel's Comet Lake. Our extensive review revealed that this can be a major show-stopper for the large T-series ThinkPad.
Intel Core i7-10510U | NVIDIA GeForce MX330 | 15.60" | 1.8 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 21 Jul 2020 23:09
Kano PC: New DIY 2-in-1 convertible is now purchasable for US$299.99. (Image source: Kano Computing)

Kano PC: New DIY 2-in-1 convertible is now purchasable for US$299.99

The second-generation Kano PC is now purchasable for US$299.99. The device, which is based around a Gemini Lake processor, comes with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. The device has a distinctive design and is geared towards desi...
Alex Alderson, 21 Jul 2020 18:19
AMD debuts the Ryzen PRO 4000 series. (Source: AMD)

AMD makes its new Ryzen PRO (and Athlon) processors official

AMD has formally launched its Ryzen 4000 line-up today. Of these, their PRO variants are naturally aimed at enterprise-grade desktops. The OEM asserts that these 7 nanometer (nm) solutions offer speeds that outstrip certain Intel ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Jul 2020 15:00
Not all XPS 17 9700 machines are affected by the 105 W charging phenomena, it seems. (Image source: Dell)

Some 2020 Dell XPS 17 9700 machines appear to be unaffected by charger issue

It turns out that Dell XPS 17 9700 machines can draw up to 130 W from the wall, after all. Not all units can do so as our tests have confirmed, but these unaffected units apparently cannot always charge at their full capacity.
Alex Alderson, 20 Jul 2020 22:44
Honor MagicBook 15 in review: Ryzen 5 in a stylish suit

83% Honor MagicBook 15 in review: Ryzen 5 in a stylish suit

Affordable Apple alternative. Honors' stylish 15.6-incher scores with a slim metal case, a Ryzen 5-APU and memory running in Dual-Channel mode. The battery life is decent, but not outstanding.
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 2000/3000) | 15.60" | 1.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 20 Jul 2020 14:23
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 in review: A lot of computing power in a compact case

86% Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 in review: A lot of computing power in a compact case

Long-lasting subnotebook. Lenovo's mobile 14-inch laptop scores points with a powerful APU, an NVMe SSD, and a successful keyboard (backlit). The battery life is very good too.
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | 14.00" | 1.4 kg
Sascha Mölck, 20 Jul 2020 05:32
You can purchase the latest Mi Notebook 14 laptops without needing to wait for flash sales. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi lifts restrictions on Mi Notebook purchases in India

Xiaomi has lifted the restrictions that it placed on its latest Mi Notebook laptops in India. Unveiled last month, the Mi Notebook 14 and Mi Notebook 14 Horizon Edition can now be purchased freely directly from Xiaomi or Amazon In...
Alex Alderson, 17 Jul 2020 19:14
Honor MagicBook 15 in review: Ryzen 5 in a stylish suit

The Honor MagicBook 15 has turned out pretty, but offers only mediocre endurance values

Honors' stylish 15.6-incher scores with a slim metal case, a Ryzen 5-APU and memory running in dual-channel mode. The battery life turns out decent, but not outstanding.
Sascha Mölck, 17 Jul 2020 18:10
The MINISFORUM S40 features a Gemini Lake processor. (Image source: Banggood)

MINISFORUM S40: A Mini-PC that harks back to the Intel Compute Stick with 64 GB of storage, active cooling and a dual-core processor

The MINISFORUM S40 keeps the dream of the Intel Compute Stick alive. Featuring a Gemini Lake processor, active cooling and 64 GB of storage, the S40 is available for under US$150. Its manufacturer claims that it can output to two ...
Alex Alderson, 16 Jul 2020 21:41
The MagicBook Pro will soon be available with 45 W Renoir APUs. (Image source: Honor)

MagicBook Pro: Honor releases 45 W Renoir versions of its MacBook Pro 16 lookalike with up to an AMD Ryzen 7 4800H and 16 GB of RAM

Honor has announced 45 W Renoir versions of the MagicBook Pro, its MacBook Pro 16 lookalike. Unveiled alongside refreshed editions of the MagicBook 14 and MagicBook 15, the MagicBook Pro will be available with up to a Ryzen 7 4800...
Alex Alderson, 16 Jul 2020 21:39
The MagicBook 14 and MagicBook now comes in Ryzen 4000U variants. (Image source: Honor)

Honor announces the MagicBook 14 and MagicBook 15 with up to an AMD Ryzen 4700U, 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage; 16:9 aspect ratio display remains

Huawei's sister brand Honor has presented AMD Renoir versions of the MagicBook 14 and MagicBook 15. Both laptops will be available with either Ryzen 5 4500U or Ryzen 7 4700U, along with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. The two ...
Alex Alderson, 16 Jul 2020 21:35
The Yoga Slim 7 Pro will be released alongside the Yoga Slim 7 and Yoga Slim 7 Carbon. (Image source: WalkingCat)

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 series leaked with Intel Tiger Lake processors; 90 Hz display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, NVIDIA GeForce MX450 and GTX 1650 GPUs headed to Yoga Slim 7 Pro

Multiple leaks have shown a light on Lenovo's upcoming new Yoga Slim 7 series, which will feature the Yoga Slim 7, Yoga Slim 7 Carbon and Yoga Slim 7 Pro. All devices will feature Intel Tiger Lake processors, including the Core i7...
Alex Alderson, 16 Jul 2020 16:09
The Yoga 9 and Yoga Slim 9 will both come with Tiger Lake processors. (Image source: WalkingCat)

Leak confirms new Lenovo Yoga 9 and Yoga Slim 9 with lightweight chassis, 4K displays and Intel Tiger Lake processors

A new leak has confirmed that Lenovo is working on the Yoga 9 and Yoga Slim 9, which will both feature Intel Tiger Lake processors. The devices also support between 16-18 hours of battery life and up to 4K and 500 nit displays.
Alex Alderson, 16 Jul 2020 15:41
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s: AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 4750U leaves Intel in the dust

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s: AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 4750U leaves Intel in the dust

After the ThinkPad T14s with the Intel Comet Lake processor, we also received the ThinkPad T14s with the AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 4750U processor. Our initial benchmarks show that the AMD CPU is much faster, despite similar power consumption figures.
Andreas Osthoff, 16 Jul 2020 01:45
Audeze Penrose wireless planar magnetic headset for console and PC gamers (Source: Audeze)

Audeze Penrose: PlayStation 5-compatible wireless headset preorders now live

Announced earlier today, the Audeze Penrose and Penrose X will start shipping in early September, but those interested can place their orders already. The introductory price is US$249 — US$50 less than the MSRP of this wireless pl...
Codrut Nistor, 15 Jul 2020 16:49
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 with Intel CPU runs very hot in the test

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 with Intel CPU runs very hot in the test

Usually, newer hardware runs more efficiently than the older one. Unfortunately, this is not the case with the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1. In our review, the 2020 ThinkPad disappoints with high temperatures and stagnating performan...
Benjamin Herzig, 15 Jul 2020 06:08
Lenovo launches the first Threadripper PRO 3000 workstation. (Source: Lenovo)

The Lenovo ThinkStation P620 is the first device of its kind to run on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO platform

AMD has finally made the most enterprise-friendly variants of its Ryzen 3000 series official. It consists of up-to-64-core processors, as is the case with its flagship, the 3995WX. Lenovo has announced its P620 ThinkStation alongs...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Jul 2020 01:34
The XMG Fusion 15 and other Intel QC71 laptops support undervolting again. (Image source: XMG)

Intel re-enables undervolting for some reference design laptops

Undervolting has returned to a select number of laptops. Specifically, the functionality has been re-enabled on Intel QC71 laptops, which includes the XMG Fusion 15, Maingear Element and the Eluktronics MAG 15.
Alex Alderson, 14 Jul 2020 16:55
The Galaxy Fold and Galaxy Books S both run very similar Qualcomm Snapdragon ARM-based chipsets. (Image: Notebookcheck)

Apple veteran says Windows PC OEMs have no option but to drop Intel x86 for ARM

Apple’s one-time head of Mac development, Jean-Louis Gassée, has posted a blog arguing that it seems inevitable that PC makers will have to switch to ARM-based designs. However, it will require Microsoft to do a lot better with Wi...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 14 Jul 2020 14:24
Microsoft's Flight Simulator will officially touch down on August 18. (Image: Microsoft)

Microsoft Flight Simulator lands August 18 on PC

Microsoft’s all-new Flight Simulator is landing on PCs on August 18 following a lengthy public alpha and beta testing period. The game encompasses the entire planet with over 37,000 airports, 1.5 billion buildings and 2 trillion t...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 14 Jul 2020 04:27
Intel is now rumored to bring variable cores to the desktop. (Source: Intel)

Intel will bring Hybrid Technology to the desktop with Alder Lake-S: new leak

Alder Lake is a code-name for Intel CPUs currently slated to come after their Rocket Lake counterparts. These processors' rumors allege a number of notable features, not the least of which is their 10 nanometer (nm) nature, new so...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jul 2020 00:01
The HP Envy 15 is an intriguing alternative for fans of 15-inch multimedia laptops. (Image source: HP)

HP Envy 15 2020: First impressions with HP's new multimedia laptop

The new HP Envy 15 2020 is here with Comet Lake-H processors, NVIDIA GPUs and an optional AMOLED panel. Being the Envy series' first 15-inch multimedia laptop with a 45 W CPU, we decided to purchase one and try it out.
Alex Alderson, 13 Jul 2020 21:10
Samsung Galaxy Book S with the Lakefield processor is too expensive

Samsung Galaxy Book S with the Lakefield processor is too expensive

The new Lakefield processor transforms the Galaxy Book S into a "regular" laptop, but the performance is much lower compared to the rivals. The only advantage is the passive cooling solution, but this hardly justifies the high ret...
Andreas Osthoff, 13 Jul 2020 14:44
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i 15IMH05 in review: Core i5 at full throttle

The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i 15IMH05 fully exploits its CPU and GPU

Lenovo's mid-range gaming laptop brings all modern computer games smoothly onto the matte 120 Hz display (Full HD, IPS). At a price of about 800 Euros (~$903), it doesn't make that big of a dent in your wallet and can boast a good...
Sascha Mölck, 13 Jul 2020 08:22
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 laptop review: Comet Lake update doesn't add much

88% Lenovo ThinkPad T14 laptop review: Comet Lake update doesn't add much

New name but not much new otherwise. ThinkPad T400, T410, T420, T490. Lenovo's ThinkPad T series has followed the same naming scheme for more than a decade. That changes with the Lenovo ThinkPad T14, the latest model in the mainstream ThinkPad series for enterprise customers. But apart from the new name and a small CPU update, which provides a doubtful usefulness, there's not much new.
Intel Core i5-10210U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.5 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 13 Jul 2020 06:07
Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H Review: Excellent power delivery and good battery life

Wish you could turn Nvidia Optimus on and off? The Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H lets you do just that

The Legion displays all games smoothly on its matte 15.6-inch display (120 Hz FHD, IPS). The integrated GPU is activated as a standard but can be deactivated with the click of a button. The battery life is very good as well.
Sascha Mölck, 12 Jul 2020 11:27
Fujitsu Lifebook U939

84% Fujitsu Lifebook U939 Laptop Review: A compact business notebook with LTE

Including two Thunderbolt 3 ports. With a weight of less than one kilogram (<2.2 lb), the LTE-capable notebook for business users is worth a more detailed look. Our test will show whether the Fujitsu Lifebook U939 is not only light but also able to deliver some performance.
Intel Core i5-8265U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 900 g
Mike Wobker, 12 Jul 2020 01:52
The LG Gram 15 Laptop Review: Featherlight 15-inch laptop with a great display

85% The LG Gram 15 Laptop Review: Featherlight 15-inch laptop with a great display

Extremely light! While many manufacturers are trying to make their laptops extremely slim, LG is pursuing a different goal. The 15-inch device weighs a little more than a kilogram. Read our review to learn about the advantages and disadvantages that arise from this.
Intel Core i5-1035G7 | Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) | 15.60" | 1.1 kg
Sebastian Bade, 11 Jul 2020 18:29
Samsung Galaxy Book S Laptop Review: Lakefield with initial problems

85% Samsung Galaxy Book S Laptop Review: Lakefield with initial problems

Brighter display. Samsung now also offers its compact Galaxy Book S with an Intel processor. Compared to the ARM model, you get better compatibility with apps, but in return there is no LTE modem and the battery runtimes are also shorter. We checked if there are any other differences between the two models.
Intel Core i5-L16G7 | Intel UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) | 13.30" | 940 g
Andreas Osthoff, 11 Jul 2020 00:26
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i 15IMH05 in review: Core i5 at full throttle

78% Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i 15IMH05 in review: Core i5 at full throttle

Budget gaming laptop. Lenovo's mid-range gaming laptop brings all modern computer games smoothly onto the matte 120 Hz display (Full HD, IPS). At a price of about 800 Euros (~$907), it doesn't make that big of a dent in your wallet and can boast a good price-performance ratio. Good: The laptop has room for two NVMe SSDs.
Intel Core i5-10300H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 11 Jul 2020 08:22
Honor will apparently bring AMD Ryzen 4000 laptops to market on July 16. (Image source: Honor)

Honor confirms MagicBook launch event for July 16; AMD Ryzen 4000 Renoir versions of the MagicBook 14, MagicBook 15 and MagicBook Pro rumoured

Honor has announced that it will be hosting a MagicBook release event this month. Scheduled for July 16, it would seem that AMD Ryzen 4000 versions of the MagicBook 14, MagicBook 15 and the MagicBook Pro are on the agenda.
Alex Alderson, 10 Jul 2020 13:33
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15IIL05 Review: Good performance and a long battery life - thanks to the 70-Wh battery

The Lenovo Ideapad 5 15IIL05 comes close to entry-level gaming notebooks with its GeForce MX350 GPU

Lenovo's 15.6-inch laptop is equipped with an Ice Lake Core i5 processor, 8 GB of RAM (dual channel mode) and a GeForce-MX350 GPU. Despite this powerful hardware, the IdeaPad's battery life is very satisfactory.
Sascha Mölck, 10 Jul 2020 13:22
Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H Review: Excellent power delivery and good battery life

83% Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H Review: Excellent power delivery and good battery life

Core i5 turns on. The Legion displays all games smoothly on its matte 15.6-inch display (120 Hz FHD, IPS). The integrated GPU is activated as a standard but can be deactivated with the click of a button. The battery life is very good as well.
Intel Core i5-10300H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 10 Jul 2020 11:23
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 & T14s now available with AMD Ryzen 4000

Update: Lenovo ThinkPad T14s with AMD Ryzen 4000 now fully customizable

A little late, but it is finally here: The AMD versions of the ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 and ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 are available. The two 14 inch business laptops are the first T series ThinkPads with AMD Ryzen 4000, also known as AMD Reno...
Benjamin Herzig, 09 Jul 2020 23:40
The new Dell XPS desktop. All images via Dell

Dell launches new XPS desktop with Comet Lake CPU and plenty of GPU options

Dell launched a new XPS desktop today. The desktop can be configured with high-end specs like a 10th Gen Intel Core i9 CPU and either an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 Super or AMD Radeon RX 5700XT. The desktop is also designed to be upg...
Sam Medley, 09 Jul 2020 16:00
The Dell XPS 15 9500 is now available in two colours. (Image source: Dell)

The Dell XPS 15 9500 grabs a new dazzling colour variant

Dell has given the XPS 15 9500 a fresh lick of paint. Only released in May, the XPS 15 9500 is now available in two colours in multiple regions. Called Frost with an Arctic White palm rest, the new colour option will be a US$50 su...
Alex Alderson, 09 Jul 2020 16:00
Dell is offering up to 24% off multiple refurbished laptops. (Image source: Dell)

Deal | Save up to 24% with a limited offer on a refurbished XPS 13 9300, XPS 13 7390, XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 and Inspiron 5000 series laptops

Dell is offering up to 24% off several XPS, and Inspiron refurbished laptops. The offer includes the XPS 13 9300, XPS 13 7390, XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 and four Inspiron 5000 series machines.
Alex Alderson, 09 Jul 2020 14:09
The GPD Win Max's current Indiegogo tally. (Source: Indiegogo)

GPD Win Max: crowdfunding for the 'mini console' moves on to a new stage amid user concerns about its charging tech

GPD's goal-based Indiegogo campaign for its 8-inch Win Max console-control-enabled mini notebook has ended in triumph, raking in about US$2.8 million from over 3,000 backers. However, the device is still available on this platform...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jul 2020 13:54
The RedmiBook 16 and RedmiBook 14 II are now available as Intel machines. (Image source: Xiaomi via Gizchina & ITHome)

New Xiaomi RedmiBook 14 II and RedmiBook 16 versions launched: Up to an Intel Core i7-1065G7, an NVIDIA GeForce MX350 GPU and 16 GB of RAM from ~US$670

Xiaomi has launched new versions of the RedmiBook 14 II and RedmiBook 16. Available with either Core i5-1035G1 or Core i7-1065G7 processors, the Intel editions of the two laptops have also been paired with an NVIDIA GeForce MX350 ...
Alex Alderson, 08 Jul 2020 15:31
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15IIL05 Review: Good performance and a long battery life - thanks to the 70-Wh battery

83% Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15IIL05 Review: Good performance and a long battery life - thanks to the 70-Wh battery

For all walks of life. Lenovo's 15.6-inch laptop offers an Ice Lake Core i5 processor, 8 GB of RAM (dual channel mode) and a GeForce-MX350 GPU. Despite this powerful hardware, the IdeaPad's battery life is very satisfactory.
Intel Core i5-1035G1 | NVIDIA GeForce MX350 | 15.60" | 1.7 kg
Sascha Mölck, 08 Jul 2020 13:14
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Choosing the right web browser

All web browsers have the same basic purpose, but their differences are more than just stylistic. Here are the most important things to be aware of in terms of which software to surf the Internet with.
Christopher Thomas, 08 Jul 2020 05:25
Coming with a very good touchscreen and a robust case: the Fujitsu Lifebook U939X

Fujitsu Lifebook U939X: A touchscreen should look like that!

Regardless how well or badly the manufacturers of tablets and convertibles design their screens, most of them keep the glass surface, which is very reflective and not always suitable in everyday usage.
Mike Wobker, 08 Jul 2020 02:30
The NC980 includes a dedicated GPU and a 45 W CPU. (Image source: Kingdel via AliExpress)

Kingdel NC980: A Mini-PC with a Core i7 processor and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GPU for US$460

The Kingdel NC980 is compact yet still manages to include a 45 W Core i7 processor and a dedicated GPU. The Mini-PC is available in multiple configurations and features nine USB ports among other ports.
Alex Alderson, 07 Jul 2020 19:55
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 11IGL05 laptop review: Quiet, efficient, and slow convertible

78% Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 11IGL05 laptop review: Quiet, efficient, and slow convertible

Fanless and slow. A laptop without fans can be an amazing thing, especially for people who are sensitive to noise. But Lenovo makes too many compromises with the extremely affordable convertible IdeaPad Flex 3 11IGL05. In the end, it is simply too slow, even for its low price.
Intel Celeron N4020 | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | 11.60" | 1.1 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 07 Jul 2020 13:45
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