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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 Renoir.
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 upgraded by the end-user.
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 surcharge for Core i7 models with 16 GB of RAM and above.
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 for the next few days at a price closer to its eventual retail cost. It's not all good news for the OEM, though: some early adopters claim that its speedy 65W charger has failed on them.
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 GPU. The two laptops will be available to pre-order from today for CNY 4,699 (~US$670) and upwards.
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, 15.6", 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, UHD Graphics 600, 11.6", 1.1 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 07 Jul 2020 13:45
Would you be keen on purchasing a second-generation Eve V? (Image source: Eve Distribution)

Eve V 2020: Eve-Tech offers design and keyboard visions of its second-generation Microsoft Surface alternative

With the Eve Spectrum monitor apparently set for release next quarter, Eve Distribution is continuing to prototype its next Surface alternative with fans. Now the company, formerly known as Eve-Tech, has offered glimpses of several design proposals for its next 2-in-1.
Alex Alderson, 06 Jul 2020 21:02
Intel launches XBox Game Bar widget alongside latest Graphics Command Center update (Source: Intel)

Intel launches its first XBox Game Bar widget alongside latest Graphics Command Center update

The widget is lacking at the moment, but it's at least easy on the eyes with direct controls for brightness, colors, power plan, and live recording or streaming. A more fully-featured version of the widget is expected to come later in the year.
Allen Ngo, 06 Jul 2020 09:26
Google investigating new ways to reduce Chrome CPU hogging. (Image: Notebookcheck)

Upcoming Chrome browser feature promises to deliver big battery gains for laptops

A new feature update coming to Chrome 86 looks set to make serious reductions in its resource usage. The experimental feature could extend battery life considerably on laptops by shutting down certain background tasks in open tabs.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 06 Jul 2020 07:10
Fujitsu Lifebook U939X

85% Fujitsu Lifebook U939X Review: A business convertible with a lot of functionalities

A classic base. While the Fujitsu Lifebook U939X is clearly targeted towards business customers, it also brings many characteristics that might drive private users towards a purchase. Our review will clarify all the details.
Intel Core i5-8265U, UHD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1 kg
Mike Wobker, 06 Jul 2020 01:54
The new Durabook R11. (Source: Durabook)

Durabook claims that its new ultra-slim yet rugged tablet is ideal for fieldwork in 2020

Durabook has launched its latest tablet, the R11. Like others from this OEM, it has military-grade drop, shock, ingress and temperature resistance. However, this one is also only about 20 millimeters (mm) in height and weighs 1.2 kilograms. This may make it more amenable to work in the hazardous environments of today.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Jul 2020 22:00
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2020: Just get the 2019 model and save some money

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2020: Just get the 2019 model and save some money

The major update of the compact 2020 ThinkPad X1 Carbon is the more compact power adapter. You also get new processors, but they do not offer a performance advantage. The new X1 Carbon is once again a very good business laptop, but you can just get the previous model and save money.
Andreas Osthoff, 05 Jul 2020 16:24
Lenovo V340-17IWL 81RG001YGE Review - Solid Entry-Level Business Device with a 17-inch IPS Display

77% Lenovo V340-17IWL 81RG001YGE Review - Solid Entry-Level Business Device with a 17-inch IPS Display

Big screen - small price. We are testing the entry-level version of the V340, which is equipped with the weaker Pentium Gold 5405U CPU and a large 17-inch IPS screen as well as a fast PCIe SSD.
Intel Pentium Gold 5405U, UHD Graphics 610, 17.3", 2.8 kg
Klaus Hinum, 05 Jul 2020 14:25
Lenovo updates the 16:10 IdeaPad S540-13 laptop with AMD Ryzen 4000

Lenovo updates the 16:10 IdeaPad S540-13 laptop with AMD Ryzen 4000

Lenovo has quietly updated one of the most interesting consumer laptops made by the Chinese company in the last year: The Lenovo IdeaPad S540, which sports a screen in the rare 16:10 aspect ratio. The new version S540-13ARE sports AMD Ryzen 4000. The catch: It is not available in the USA, at least for now.
Benjamin Herzig, 05 Jul 2020 01:34
Despite the low price, the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 is not a stunner

Despite the low price, the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 is not a stunner

A small, affordable convertible that does not have a fan sounds like a good second laptop or a recommendable notebook for schoolchildren, but the impression is deceptive: To push the price down, the manufacturer makes too many compromises with the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 11IGL05.
Benjamin Herzig, 04 Jul 2020 21:36
Huawei MateBook 13 (2020) review - A Ryzen laptop isn't always the better choice

84% Huawei MateBook 13 (2020) review - A Ryzen laptop isn't always the better choice

Attractive but short-lived. Comparatively compact and even cheaper than the Intel version, the MateBook 13 presents itself configured with an AMD chipset. Our review will clarify who would nonetheless be better off investing a bit more money.
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U, Vega 8, 13", 1.3 kg
Daniel Schmidt, 04 Jul 2020 03:02
The Schenker VIA 15 Pro features up to a Ryzen 7 4800H. (Image source: Schenker)

Schenker VIA 15 Pro: A 15.6-inch Renoir laptop with up to an AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, 64 GB of RAM, a 2 TB SSD and a 91 Wh battery

Schenker has announced the VIA 15 Pro, a 15.6-inch Renoir laptop with a 91 Wh battery. The device features either the AMD Ryzen 5 4600H or Ryzen 7 4800H and is freely configurable up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of storage. The 1.4 kg laptop is estimated to start shipping from the end of August.
Alex Alderson, 03 Jul 2020 14:20
The new translucent Start menu picks up automatically on the system theme. (Image: Microsoft)

New Windows 10 Start menu design official, plus other UI tweaks in the pipeline

After hinting at upcoming changes to the Start menu, Microsoft has officially announced that it is coming to Window 10 in the near future. Currently only available in Windows 10 Preview build 20161, users can start to play with the new Start menu and other design and UI tweaks coming to the shipping build soon.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 02 Jul 2020 12:29
Microsoft launched the Surface Pro X last year. (Image source: Wired.jp)

Geekbench lists possible upgraded Microsoft Surface Pro X with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Plus and 16 GB of RAM

Geekbench has presented a possible upgraded Microsoft Surface Pro X. Paired with 16 GB of RAM, the device appears to be based on Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 8cx Plus chipset. The mystery device is running Windows 10 Enterprise 64-bit too.
Alex Alderson, 01 Jul 2020 18:44
Still unique: The hinge of the Microsoft Surface Book 3 13.5

Microsoft Surface Book 3 13.5: Is it worth switching from the previous model?

With the third edition of its convertible, Microsoft has given the Surface Book 3 13.5 an Ice Lake CPU and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 in Max-Q design. But does the hardware really have an advantage over the Surface Book 2?
Mike Wobker & Christian Hintze, 29 Jun 2020 20:58
ThinkPad E15 Gen.2 AMD

The first ThinkPad with Ryzen 4000 has arrived: AMD much faster than Intel

The E15 Gen.2 is the first Lenovo ThinkPad with the new AMD Renoir processor in our editorial office. Initial benchmark results show that the Ryzen 7 4700U is sometimes twice as fast as a current Core i7 from Intel. The integrated Vega GPU is also faster than the dedicated RX640 GPU. Update: Battery runtime about 10-15% shorter compared to Intel version
Andreas Osthoff, 29 Jun 2020 10:36
One-Notebook OneGx1 mini laptop with 5G support and various Intel Amber Lake CPU options (Source: Liliputing)

OneGx1 now up for pre-order: 7-inch, US$840 Alienware Area-51m-inspired, 5G support and Intel Amber Lake CPU in tow

More compact than the GPD Win Max, One-Notebook's OneGx1 is now up for pre-order in both 4G and 5G variants, but it doesn't come cheap: the US$839 model only sports WiFi, 8 GB of memory, and 256 GB of internal storage, and the price goes as high as US$1,318 for the 5G + 16 GB + 512 GB model.
Codrut Nistor, 29 Jun 2020 08:47
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-52 in review: Well-rounded gaming laptop offers decent battery life

The 120 Hz display of the Nitro 5 only delivers poor response times - The Acer Nitro 5 AN517-52 in review

Acer's 17.3-inch gaming laptop brings all the latest computer games smoothly onto the screen. The configuration is pleasing: A Comet Lake hexa-core processor, a GeForce RTX 2060 GPU, a 1 TB NVMe SSD and 16 GB of RAM (dual-channel) are on board.
Sascha Mölck, 28 Jun 2020 05:51
Microsoft Surface Book 3 13.5 Laptop

87% Surface Book 3 13.5 review: Microsoft convertible is slowly getting old

Weak battery. With the latest edition of the Surface Book 3, Microsoft updates its multi-talented device to Intel's Ice Lake generation. We get an overall picture of the i7 variant with Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 and clarify what performance users can expect from it in our review.
Intel Core i7-1065G7, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q, 13.5", 1.6 kg
Mike Wobker, 27 Jun 2020 20:59
The Lenovo Yoga Carbon (13") features up to Core i7 Tiger Lake processors. (Image source: Walking Cat)

Leak confirms Lenovo Yoga Carbon with Intel Core i7 Tiger Lake processor, a QHD 16:10 display and up to 16 hours of battery life

A promotional video for the Lenovo Yoga Carbon (13") has leaked, confirming that the company has a Tiger Lake ultrabook in the works. The device will feature a QHD 13.3-inch display with a 16:10 aspect ratio and up to 16 hours of battery life in a sub-1 kg chassis.
Alex Alderson, 26 Jun 2020 18:47
Only 4 of Microsoft's 116 physical stores will remain open. (Image source: Business Insider)

Microsoft is closing all its retail brick-and-mortar stores; four reimagined as Experience Centers

Microsoft has announced that is closing all but 4 of its 116 brick-and-mortar stores. The stores that will remain open will be reimagined as "Microsoft Experience Centers".
Alex Alderson, 26 Jun 2020 18:42
Samsung Galaxy Book S Intel Lakefield

First Impressions: Samsung's Galaxy Book S Lakefield is here - Almost 75% brighter thanks to outdoor mode

After we have reviewed the Galaxy Book S with the Snapdragon ARM processor, we now have a sample of Samsung's compact laptop with Intel's Lakefield hybrid processor. In addition to the processor, there are also additional changes, including a much brighter display. Here are our first impressions.
Andreas Osthoff, 26 Jun 2020 17:40
Some early XPS 15 9500 and XPS 17 9700 units have wobbly trackpads. (Image source: Dell)

Some early Dell XPS 15 9500 machines have wobbly trackpads, but remediation is on offer for affected units

Dell has acknowledged that some early XPS 15 9500 machines shipped with wobbly trackpads. Apparently not meeting the company's "stringent quality and experience standards", Dell is offering to correct affected units. New XPS 15 9500 shipments should not suffer from wobbly trackpads, either.
Alex Alderson, 26 Jun 2020 15:22
Lenovo Yoga: Two screens, more productivity. (Image source: Lenovo via @h0x0d)

Leak confirms new Lenovo Yoga dual-screen device running Windows 10X

A new leak has confirmed that Lenovo has developed a Yoga dual-screen device running Windows 10X. The device, which resembles the Dell Concept Duet and Microsoft Surface Neo supports pen input and has a detachable keyboard.
Alex Alderson, 26 Jun 2020 13:03
Exclusive: First benchmarks of Intel's Lakefield Hybrid CPU - Innovative or unnecessary?

Exclusive: First benchmarks of Intel's Lakefield Hybrid CPU - Innovative or unnecessary?

The Samsung Galaxy Book S with Intel's new Lakefield Hybrid processor has arrived in our office. We have first benchmark results for the new hybrid CPU.
Andreas Osthoff, 26 Jun 2020 12:05
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-52 in review: Largely well-rounded gaming laptop offers decent battery life

81% Acer Nitro 5 AN517-52 in review: Largely well-rounded gaming laptop offers decent battery life

Light gaming laptop. Acer's 17.3-inch gaming laptop runs all the latest computer games smoothly on the matte 120 Hz IPS display. The configuration is pleasing: A hexa-core Comet Lake processor, a GeForce RTX 2060 GPU, a 1 TB NVMe SSD and 16 GB of RAM (dual-channel) are on board.
Intel Core i7-10750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, 17.3", 2.2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 26 Jun 2020 05:50
NVIDIA's new driver supports DirectX 12 Ultimate. (Source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA's new GeForce Game Ready driver is DirectX 12 Ultimate-compatible

The latest Windows 10 Game Ready driver for NVIDIA GeForce cards unlock DirectX 12 Ultimate features on RTX GPUs. This may bring attributes such as hardware-accelerated ray tracing and mesh shading to certain games. The new driver also supports 9 more G-SYNC-enabled monitors from AOC, Dell, LG and other OEMs.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jun 2020 20:00
When fast means slow: some Asus VivoBook 17 laptops may have a huge performance bug (Image source: Asus)

When fast actually means slow: some Asus VivoBook 17 laptops may be suffering from a huge performance bug

Set the system to High Performance mode and the processor will slow to a crawl. Our experience with a Comet Lake-U-powered VivoBook 17 retail unit shows it might have some issues related to the standard Windows power profiles.
Allen Ngo, 24 Jun 2020 07:59
Samsung Galaxy Book S Laptop Review: Long battery runtime and under 1 kg

86% Samsung Galaxy Book S Laptop Review: Long battery runtime and under 1 kg

Mobility vs. compatibility. Samsung's Galaxy Book S is an extremely lightweight mobile companion, which is powered by an ARM processor. The latter offers advantages like low power consumption and integrated LTE connectivity, but you cannot use 64-bit apps in return.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx, Adreno 680, 13.3", 951 g
Andreas Osthoff, 23 Jun 2020 20:45
The Dell G7 15 7500 is more compact than last year's model, but it also loses its predecessor's numeric keypad. (Image source: Dell)

Dell G7 15: A new design with more powerful components and optional 300 Hz or OLED displays, but no numeric keypad

Dell has overhauled the G7 15 with a refined design and more powerful components. The G7 15 7500 will be available with up to an Intel Core i9-10980HK, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, 16 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD. 144 Hz and 300 Hz IPS or 4K OLED displays are available too. The new Dell G7 15 has lost its numeric keypad, though.
Alex Alderson, 23 Jun 2020 17:00
The Dell G7 17 has been redesigned and given an overhaul internally. (Image source: Dell)

Dell G7 17: Powerful 17-inch gaming laptop receives an eye-catching redesign; up to a Core i9-10980HK, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q and optional 300 Hz IPS or 4K OLED displays available

Dell has unveiled the new G7 17. The device features a new design that includes full-sized arrow keys and eye-catching RGB LED strip. The new G7 17 comes with a choice between multiple powerful components too, including the Core i9-10980HK and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q. Update: Dell has since confirmed that it has also released an RTX 2070 SUPER SKU. This version will be available with 32 GB of RAM, too. There is no OLED option, though.
Alex Alderson, 23 Jun 2020 17:00
The Acer Enduro N7. All images via Acer

Acer launches new Enduro line of ruggedized laptops and tablets

Acer announced several new ruggedized mobile devices today. The Enduro line boasts two rugged Windows laptops, two rugged Windows tablets, and a rugged Android tablet.
Sam Medley, 23 Jun 2020 15:45
The Acer Swift 5 SF514-55 features Tiger Lake CPUs and a dedicated GPU. (Image source: Acer)

Acer Swift 5 SF514-55: A compact and lightweight 14-inch laptop that packs Intel Tiger Lake processors, a dedicated GPU and a bountiful battery for US$999.99

Acer has refreshed the Swift 5, its compact and lightweight 14-inch laptop series. The SF514-55, which weighs in at under 1 kg, includes a 90% screen-to-body ratio, Intel Tiger Lake processors, an NVIDIA GeForce MX350 GPU and up to 16 GB of RAM. The Acer Swift 5 SF514-55 will arrive in China, EMEA and North America in Q4 2020 from US$999.99.
Alex Alderson, 23 Jun 2020 15:45
The new Acer Predator Helios 300 will start at US$1,199.99. (Image source: Acer)

Acer refreshes the Predator Helios 300 with Intel Comet Lake-H processors, an overclockable NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q and a 240 Hz IPS display

Acer has announced a refresh of the Predator Helios 300. Now featuring Intel Comet Lake-H processors and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q. The latter is overclockable and can be paired with a 240 Hz, FHD and IPS 15.6-inch display. The new Predator Helios 300 will go on sale in China this month before reaching Africa, Europe, the Middle East and the US in July.
Alex Alderson, 23 Jun 2020 15:45
The Acer Predator Helios 700 is now available with Comet Lake-H processors and RTX 20 SUPER series GPUs. (Image source: Acer)

Acer Predator Helios 700: The innovative gaming laptop returns with up to an Intel Core i9-10980HK, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER GPUs and faster RAM

Acer has refreshed the Predator Helios 700, the gaming laptop with a slide-out keyboard and touchpad. The 17.3-inch gaming laptop has been upgraded to Comet Lake-H processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20 SUPER series GPUs. The Helios 700 has gained faster RAM among other changes too.
Alex Alderson, 23 Jun 2020 15:45
The Acer Predator Triton 300 will start at US$1,299.99. (Image source: Acer)

Acer Predator Triton 300: 15.6-inch gaming laptop gets an Intel Comet Lake-H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q refresh, along with a 240 Hz refresh-rate display

Acer has announced a new Predator Triton 300, the PT315-52. Upgraded to Intel Comet Lake-H processors, the new Triton 300 is available with a choice of two NVIDIA GeForce RTX or two GeForce GTX 16 series GPUs. The Acer Predator Triton 300 PT315-52 will start at US$1,299.99 or €1,399 in Europe.
Alex Alderson, 23 Jun 2020 15:45
ThinkPad T14

Lenovo's new ThinkPads T14 & T15 without working Turbo Boost

Update: Problem fixed. We currently have two review samples from Lenovo's new ThinkPad T-series in our office, but neither the ThinkPad T14 CPU, nor the ThinkPad T15 CPU, can utilize their Turbo Boosts and only run at the base clock of 1.6 and 1.8 GHz, respectively.
Andreas Osthoff, 22 Jun 2020 13:02
Microsoft Surface Book 3 15 Convertible Review: Still great, but is it better than its predecessor?

88% Microsoft Surface Book 3 15 Convertible Review: Still great, but is it better than its predecessor?

Battle of generations. We are pushing the almost unrivaled 15-inch convertible Surface Book 3 through our various test scenarios. Both the tablet hardware (i7 Ice Lake, G7 graphics) and the convertible hardware (GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q) look even more impressive compared to the predecessor (i7 Kaby Lake refresh, GTX 1060). But is the current model actually more powerful and is the difference noticeable enough to warrant an upgrade? These are questions we will attempt to answer in our review.
Intel Core i7-1065G7, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q, 15", 1.9 kg
Christian Hintze, 21 Jun 2020 15:44
The NZXT H1 case has become one of the most popular mini ITX cases on the market since its launch. (Image: Notebookcheck)

Part 2: The build process for our NZXT H1 mini ITX gaming rig

In Part 1 of this build report we focused primarily on the motherboard and installing what effectively were all the key components except for the graphics card. In Part 2, we take a closer look at the popular NZXT H1 case and the installation process.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 21 Jun 2020 05:18
The IdeaPad Slim 7 GTX. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo launches the 15-inch IdeaPad Slim 7 GTX

Lenovo has released more details of a new addition to the IdeaPad Slim 7 line of notebooks. This one is powered by the Core i7-10750H processor, rather than the Ryzen 7 4700U like its 14-inch counterpart. However, the OEM has included dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GTX graphics here...even if it is an older card.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Jun 2020 23:11
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