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The Omen 17t gaming laptop. (Source: HP)

HP knocks up to US$400 off a variety of Envy, Spectre and Omen notebooks

HP is having something of a pre-Black Friday sales event in which US$100 or more is taken off many up-to-date PCs from the Envy, Spectre or Omen laptop series. Examples include the Omen 17t and 15T Spectre x360. This promotion als...
Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Nov 2019 20:09
The Acer Aspire 5 and AMD Ryzen 5 3500U: It could have been so good. (Image source: Acer)

Acer Aspire 5 A515-43-R07: An affordable 3rd generation Ryzen laptop with throttling problems

The Acer Aspire 5 A515-43-R057 is an affordable AMD Ryzen laptop, which should offer great value for money on paper. However, the performance of its AMD Ryzen 5 3500U leaves a lot to be desired.
Alex Alderson, 09 Nov 2019 18:07
Dynabook Portégé X30-F laptop review: Light, slim, enduring

87% Dynabook Portégé X30-F laptop review: Light, slim, enduring

Model update. The light and slim Portégé X30-F scores points with long battery life, a bright, contrast-rich display and two Thunderbolt 3 ports. Our configuration variant lacks an LTE modem.
Intel Core i5-8265U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.1 kg
Sascha Mölck, 09 Nov 2019 07:14
MSI's Creator TRX40 motherboard supports AMD's 3rd Gen Ryzen Threadrippers. (Image source: MSI)

MSI blunder confirms existence of incredible 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X with 64 cores and 128 threads of processing power

A promo video from MSI has seemingly shown off AMD’s Ryzen Threadripper 3990X by accident. The clip was focusing on the manufacturer’s Creator TRX40 board that is capable of supporting the new 3rd Gen Threadrippers. However, a sys...
Daniel R Deakin, 09 Nov 2019 04:41
Acer ConceptD 7 Laptop in Review: Top-of-the-line Intel CPU with throttling behavior

87% Acer ConceptD 7 Laptop in Review: Top-of-the-line Intel CPU with throttling behavior

Throttling Concept for the library. Acer advertises its brand-new ConceptD series as a premium, white multimedia system for creators. Plenty of features and a sleek design (as well as a high price) aim to impress multimedia creators. In this review, we try to determine whether the Concept(D) is successful in that regard.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.2 kg
Christian Hintze, 08 Nov 2019 22:38
Dynabook Portégé A30-E in review: Great display, unstable case

A lot of light but also shadow: The Dynabook Portégé A30-E

Dynabook's 13.3-inch business laptop pleases with a bright, contrast-rich IPS display, an NVMe SSD and long battery life.
Sascha Mölck, 08 Nov 2019 18:35
This year's Acer Predator Helios 300 sports more than just refreshed internals. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Acer Predator Helios 300: A midrange gaming laptop with awful battery life and disappointing speakers

Acer considers the Acer Predator Helios 300 one of its entry-level gaming laptops, except that it starts at US$1,199.99. While its Intel Core i7-9750H processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti GPU can handle triple-A 1080p gaming, ...
Alex Alderson, 08 Nov 2019 17:59
Lenovo ThinkPad P53s-20N6001NGE

81% Lenovo ThinkPad P53s laptop review: With ultrabook processor and Quadro graphics

CPU performance barely increased. Based on the ThinkPad T590, Lenovo presents the comparatively low-cost ThinkPad P53s workstation. The configuration and maintenance options are somewhat limited, but everything else remains solid as usual. In this review we'll clarify the details of what buyers can expect.
Intel Core i7-8565U | NVIDIA Quadro P520 | 15.60" | 1.9 kg
Mike Wobker, 07 Nov 2019 23:42
Acer Aspire 5 A515-43-R057

78% Acer Aspire 5 A515-43-R057 Laptop Review: A super price for an AMD laptop, but with a hefty shortcoming

An affordable, yet underwhelming Zen+ laptop. Acer's latest budget laptop sounds excellent on paper. The Aspire 5 A515-43-R057 retails for around €500 (~$554) and comes with a Zen+ APU, a 1 TB SSD and 8 GB of RAM. However, not all is at it seems with our test device, as our review below will reveal.
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 2000/3000) | 15.60" | 1.8 kg
Mike Wobker, 07 Nov 2019 18:07
Dynabook Portégé A30-E laptop review: Great display, unstable case

85% Dynabook Portégé A30-E laptop review: Great display, unstable case

Everything new. The Dynabook 13.3-inch business laptop pleases with a bright, contrast-rich IPS display, an NVMe SSD and long battery life. However, the case should be more stable.
Intel Core i7-8550U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 06 Nov 2019 18:32
Acer Predator Helios 300 Laptop Review: A modern gaming laptop with a Turing GPU

82% Acer Predator Helios 300 Laptop Review: A modern gaming laptop with a Turing GPU

A useful gaming device! The Predator series is well known for its gaming devices, with Acer selling more than just laptops under its gaming sub-brand. While the company continues to sell Predator-branded accessories, it has overhauled the design and internals of its latest Predator Helios laptop. The Helios 300 should make for a compelling midrange gaming laptop, but our tests will reveal whether that is the case or not.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile | 15.60" | 2.3 kg
Sebastian Bade, 06 Nov 2019 17:59
The memory log from one of the "honeypot" systems, a computer intentionally left vulnerable to catch the worm. Image via Kevin Beaumont

Hackers target legacy Windows PCs to mine crypto via BlueKeep exploit

A security researcher discovered the first worm to take advantage of the BlueKeep in older versions of Windows exploit disclosed earlier this year. Machine running Windows 7 and below have a critical security flaw that can allow a...
Sam Medley, 06 Nov 2019 16:58
Microsoft Surface Pro X now shipping for $999 (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft Surface Pro X now shipping for $999 with brand new SQ1 CPU and Adreno 685 graphics

Microsoft isn't giving up on ARM for Windows. Much like the semi-custom Ryzen processors for the Surface Laptop 3 series, the new 13-inch Surface Pro X tablet will use a custom SQ1 processor developed by Qualcomm.
Allen Ngo, 06 Nov 2019 02:02
Dynabook Tecra X50 Laptop Review: A light Ultrabook with light endurance

83% Dynabook Tecra X50 Laptop Review: A light Ultrabook with light endurance

Dynamic do-over. The Tecra is back under a new name. The Dynabook Tecra X50 retains much of the Tecra flair for thinness but ultimately falls flat. While the X50 is a competent machine overall, it is priced far too high for what it offers.
Intel Core i7-8665U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 15.60" | 1.4 kg
Sam Medley, 05 Nov 2019 18:50
Acer Swift 3 SF314-41 Laptop Review: A stylish and slim Ryzen subnotebook with plenty of power and battery life in the tank

83% Acer Swift 3 SF314-41 Laptop Review: A stylish and slim Ryzen subnotebook with plenty of power and battery life in the tank

Ryzen is doing well for itself. Acer's new 14-inch subnotebook sports a sleek metal chassis, a Ryzen 5 APU and dual-channel RAM among other features. The rest of the device seems on point too, with Acer including an NVMe SSD, matte IPS screen, and a backlit keyboard. These are joined by good battery life too.
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 2000/3000) | 14.00" | 1.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 05 Nov 2019 11:41
Dragon Age 4 teaser, launch might take place on December 4 (Source: BioWare)

BioWare teaser suggests that Dragon Age 4 could be unveiled next month

Although the launch date of the next Dragon Age game is not set in stone yet, BioWare has recently published a teaser on Twitter that labels December 4 as "Dragon 4ge Day" so at least some kind of Dragon Age 4-related official ann...
Codrut Nistor, 04 Nov 2019 13:38
ThinkPad X1 Extreme 2019: 4K panel costs almost 50% battery life

ThinkPad X1 Extreme 2019: 4K panel costs almost 50% battery life

Lenovo offers the 2019 ThinkPad X1 Extreme with a matte 4K panel, but it also requires more power. As a result, the battery life is significantly shorter compared to the 1080p screen, which is also a very good option.
Andreas Osthoff, 04 Nov 2019 13:10
Microsoft's effort to raise 2019 Black Friday hype. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft offers a preview of its Black Friday discount event

Microsoft has posted something for consumers to think about prior to their Black Friday shopping this year. It includes some details on its Surface deals for that period, including up to US$230 off the new Pro 7. There is also a l...
Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Nov 2019 18:20
Diablo 4 is being developed by Blizzard Entertainment. (Image source: Resetara)

Goatman abomination and drowned raiders: Full leaked Diablo 4 artbook gives gamers an idea of what to expect by 2021

Many pages from the Diablo 4 artwork book have been posted online, giving fans an idea of what they can expect from the game when it finally gets released. Vile-looking characters such as the Goatman Abomination and Drowned Raider...
Daniel R Deakin, 02 Nov 2019 12:05
Diablo IV features an all-new game engine. (Source: Blizzard)

Diablo IV gets official, first gameplay trailer launched

Seven years since the release of Diablo III, Blizzard has officially announced Diablo IV at BlizzCon. Unfortunately, however, Blizzard hasn’t announced an official release date with the title still anywhere from 12 to 24 months aw...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 02 Nov 2019 03:12
HP Pavilion Gaming 15 in Review: HP's 15.6-inch laptop combines gaming prowess and stamina

HP's Pavilion Gaming 15 comes with a lot of processing power and even more stamina

The HP Pavilion Gaming 15 displays all current games smoothly on its matte 15.6-inch screen (FHD, IPS). The memory configuration is good as well: 16 GB of RAM (dual-channel mode), NVMe SSD, HDD.
Sascha Mölck, 31 Oct 2019 19:59
Vivaldi 2.9 update notification (Source: Own)

Vivaldi 2.9 has arrived with significant improvements in tow

The latest update, labeled 2.9.1705.31, is now available with multiple enhancements to the Vivaldi Menu, the ability to set global default preferences for requests based on sound, geolocation, camera, microphone, motion sensors, B...
Codrut Nistor, 31 Oct 2019 17:25
Your Phone via BLE is no more in the latest Windows 10 preview. (Source: The Verge)

Microsoft limits Your Phone screen mirroring compatibility in the latest Insider Preview build

The Your Phone app in Windows 10 has acted to effectively mimic iPhone syncing on Mac, but for Android devices. It has also allowed users with these devices to mirror their phone screens on PCs via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). Howe...
Deirdre O Donnell, 31 Oct 2019 16:21
The Lenovo ThinkPad L590 is a Whiskey Lake upgrade of the L580. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo ThinkPad L590: A budget business laptop that falls short of expectations

The Lenovo ThinkPad L590 is a solid business laptop at just under $1,000, but it is not without its problems. The 15.6-inch laptop appears to offer plenty on paper, with Lenovo including a quad-core Core i5 Whiskey Lake CPU, 16 GB...
Alex Alderson, 30 Oct 2019 22:19
War Thunder 1.93 "Shark Attack" launched on October 29, 2019

War Thunder 1.93 "Shark Attack" now available with a new Abrams tank, the Ka-50 and Mi-28N helicopters, first Swedish aircraft, and more

In addition to the iconic Kamov Ka-50 single-seat attack helicopter — surnamed "Black Shark" — War Thunder 1.93 comes with the first three Swedish planes, a new Abrams tank, the first Italian helicopter, a new location, the first ...
Codrut Nistor, 30 Oct 2019 22:16
Lenovo ThinkPad L590 Laptop Review: A business laptop with good input devices

83% Lenovo ThinkPad L590 Laptop Review: A business laptop with good input devices

With the handbrake on. Lenovo's L-series is well-known for being a budget range of the company's ThinkPad offering, while also being excellent value for money. The focus for this review is the L590, a new 15.6-inch business laptop that has stellar input devices just like its predecessor.
Intel Core i5-8265U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 15.60" | 2 kg
Sebastian Bade, 28 Oct 2019 22:18
Lenovo IdeaPad C340-15IWL in review: Lenovo's convertible pleases with long battery life

Lenovo's 15.6-inch IdeaPad C340-15IWL convertible beats most office laptops in terms of battery life

The Lenovo IdeaPad C340-15IWL is equipped with a Core i5-8265U processor, a GeForce MX230 graphics core and dual-channel RAM. The IPS touchscreen display supports the Lenovo Active Pen 2.
Sascha Mölck, 28 Oct 2019 21:43
HP Pavilion Gaming 15 in Review: HP's 15.6-inch laptop combines gaming prowess and stamina

80% HP Pavilion Gaming 15 in Review: HP's 15.6-inch laptop combines gaming prowess and stamina

AMD and Nvidia make a good team. The HP Pavilion Gaming 15 runs all current games smoothly and displays them on its matte 15.6-inch screen (FHD, IPS). The laptop is well-equipped: 16 GB of RAM (dual-channel mode), NVMe SSD, HDD. Surprisingly, the battery life is excellent.
AMD Ryzen 7 3750H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q | 15.60" | 2.3 kg
Sascha Mölck, 28 Oct 2019 10:01
The Ultimate Ryzen 5 3580U vs. Ryzen 3500U and 3700U CineBench Comparison: Almost All Alike

The Ultimate Ryzen 5 3580U vs. Ryzen 3500U and 3700U CineBench Comparison: Almost All Alike

Microsoft's semi-custom approach to Ryzen isn't really any better than the best Ryzen 5 3500U or Ryzen 7 3700U laptop you can buy in terms of performance. It's certainly good and comparable to the Core i7-1065G7 in some respects, but benchmarks for the Ryzen 5 3580U show it to be nothing special.
Allen Ngo, 28 Oct 2019 07:14
Lenovo IdeaPad C340-15IWL laptop review: Lenovo's convertible pleases with long battery life

83% Lenovo IdeaPad C340-15IWL laptop review: Lenovo's convertible pleases with long battery life

Versatile. With the IdeaPad C340-15IWL, Lenovo delivers a well-equipped 15.6-inch convertible, which also offers very good battery life. The IPS touchscreen display can be operated with your fingers as well as with the Lenovo Active Pen 2, which can be purchased separately.
Intel Core i5-8265U | NVIDIA GeForce MX230 | 15.60" | 2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 24 Oct 2019 23:14
Review of the Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg: Gaming bolide gets high marks for its great power delivery and low heat development

Lenovo's 17.3-inch gamer Legion Y740-17IRHg keeps a cool head under load

Lenovo's gaming notebook displays all current games smoothly on its matte 17.3-inch screen (144 Hz, G-Sync, FHD, IPS) and also offers great connectivity: a combination of SSD + HDD, 16 GB of RAM (Dual-Channel mode) & a Thunderbolt...
Sascha Mölck, 24 Oct 2019 09:17
Surface Laptop 3 suffers from backlight bleeding, pulse-width modulation, and DPC latency issues

More problems yet again: Surface Laptop 3 suffers from backlight bleeding, pulse-width modulation, and DPC latency issues

Microsoft's latest Surface Laptop only started shipping last week and we're already seeing some issues with our review unit. If you're sensitive to onscreen flickering or are planning to use the Microsoft notebook for audio stream...
Allen Ngo, 23 Oct 2019 10:46
Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRH Review: Gaming bolide gets high marks for its great power delivery and low heat development

83% Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRH Review: Gaming bolide gets high marks for its great power delivery and low heat development

Well-rounded gamer. Lenovo's gaming notebook displays all current games smoothly on its matte 17.3-inch screen (144 Hz, G-Sync, FHD, IPS) and also offers great connectivity: a combination of SSD + HDD, 16 GB of RAM (dual-channel mode) & a Thunderbolt 3 port. The iGPU is disabled ex-works but can be activated by the end user. This has a positive impact on battery life.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile | 17.30" | 3 kg
Sascha Mölck, 22 Oct 2019 09:08
The first Ryzen 3000 processors were launched on July 7, 2019. (Image source: AMD)

AMD's Matisse beasts are far from toothless as Ryzen 3000 helps to gnaw at Intel's Steam survey share

September’s Steam Hardware and Software Survey has seemingly delivered more good news for AMD. The survey has measured data in regard to PC processor usage by manufacturer, which yet again has been thoroughly dominated by Intel. H...
Daniel R Deakin, 22 Oct 2019 08:08
Lenovo ThinkPad P43s laptop review: The mobile workstation's display and performance disappoint

80% Lenovo ThinkPad P43s laptop review: The mobile workstation's display and performance disappoint

Slowed-down ThinkPad. Lenovo's mobile workstation scores points with great input devices, good battery life and a Thunderbolt 3 port. But the laptop isn't able to reach its full performance potential.
Intel Core i7-8565U | NVIDIA Quadro P520 | 14.00" | 1.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 22 Oct 2019 05:37
The Thinkpad X1 foldable laptop could be launched next summer. (Source: The Verge)

Lenovo's foldable Thinkpad X1 notebook expected to launch by Q2 2020

The 13.3-inch foldable notebook from Lenovo was recently spotted at an event in Barcelona, and it looks like Lenovo is just waiting for Microsoft to finalize the Windows 10X OS specifically designed for dual-screen devices. The ha...
Bogdan Solca, 18 Oct 2019 16:40
 AMD vs Intel: Does the new AMD ThinkPad X395 challenge the Intel ThinkPad X390? (Image source: Notebookcheck)

AMD vs Intel: Does the new AMD ThinkPad X395 challenge the Intel ThinkPad X390?

We have just released our review of the Lenovo ThinkPad X395, an AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U powered 13.3-inch subnotebook. The Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U integrates a Radeon RX Vega 6 GPU too, which is known to have better graphics performance ...
Alex Alderson, 17 Oct 2019 23:57
The Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL with Ice Lake is a strong competitor for the Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1

The Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL with Ice Lake is a strong opponent for the Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1

Intel's Ice Lake platform performs convincing in the first reviews. With the Lenovo Yoga C940 convertible we recently reviewed another Ice Lake laptop, which directly competes with Dell's XPS 13 7390 2-in-1. In terms of battery li...
Benjamin Herzig, 17 Oct 2019 19:45
Some Surface Book 2 laptops have been plagued with disconnecting dGPU and CPU throttling issues for months. (Image source: Engadget)

Microsoft finally fixes the NVIDIA dGPU and BD PROCHOT-related CPU throttling issues that have been affecting some Surface Book 2 devices for months

The Surface Book 2 and Surface Book 2 15 may be innovative devices, but they have suffered from two critical problems in recent months. Microsoft now claims to have fixed the NVIDIA dGPU disconnects and BD PROCHOT-related throttli...
Alex Alderson, 16 Oct 2019 16:08
Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL Laptop Review: Premium Ice Lake convertible is a strong competitor for the Dell XPS 13

88% Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL Laptop Review: Premium Ice Lake convertible is a strong competitor for the Dell XPS 13

Ice Lake Yoga. Lenovo wants to bring its premium Yoga convertible to the next level, with the help of the latest Ice Lake CPUs from Intel. Compared with the predecessor, Lenovo has not changed much and instead has opted to work on a few weak-points. In our review, this strategy certainly pays off!
Intel Core i7-1065G7 | Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) | 14.00" | 1.4 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 15 Oct 2019 19:43
Asus ROG Strix Scar III G531GW Review: With a fast 240-Hz display

82% Asus ROG Strix Scar III G531GW Review: With a fast 240-Hz display

RGB light show. In the third generation of the ROG Strix Scar, Asus again bets on a lot of RGB illumination. However, what is under the hood is much more important. We have already tested a similar model based on an Intel Core i9, and now we are looking at the slightly more affordable ROG Strix Scar with the Core i7. Find out in this review whether this is the more sensible alternative.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.4 kg
Sebastian Bade, 10 Oct 2019 03:48
Image via Microsoft.

You can now make and answer phone calls on your PC via Windows 10 Your Phone app

A new feature in the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview build allows Windows to make and receive phone calls when synced with a compatible Android smartphone. The feature, part of Microsoft's Your Phone app, is expected to roll out...
Sam Medley, 09 Oct 2019 21:45
Shadowy Contracts

Quick Game Review | Shadowy Contracts - ambitious stealth-based RPG

Shadowy Contracts is a stealth-based RPG in Steam Early Access. While the game ambitiously tries to mix elements from the Thief and Elder Scrolls series, there's still work to be done before the game could be considered complete.
Sam Medley, 09 Oct 2019 20:46
HP ZBook 15u G6

81% HP ZBook 15u G6 Laptop Review: High-contrast 4K screen shortens battery life

Disappointing Whiskey Lake upgrade. The sixth generation of HP's ZBook 15u workstation offers a wide range of configuration options. For example, there is a 4K display, an Intel Core i7 CPU and a dedicated GPU available for around $2000. Find out if it is worth changing to this new model or whether users should rather stick to the predecessor in this review.
Intel Core i7-8565U | AMD Radeon Pro WX 3200 | 15.60" | 1.6 kg
Mike Wobker, 08 Oct 2019 18:52
High-quality workstation with weak CPU performance

HP's Whiskey Lake update of the ZBook 15u shows some weaknesses

The HP ZBook 15u G6 continues to offer the usual quality in terms of exteriors. However, some weaknesses that ought not to occur persist on the inside. Let's just hope the new AMD GPU can save the day.
Mike Wobker, 08 Oct 2019 18:38
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti EX Review - High-end Nvidia GPU with a custom cooling solution

KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti EX Review - High-end Nvidia GPU with a custom cooling solution

Extremely fast! These days you can find RTX-branded GPUs in almost all price segments. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is the highest tier consumer GPU that Nvidia currently sells. We ...
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti (Desktop) | 32.00"
Sebastian Bade, 08 Oct 2019 13:18
HP ZBook 14u G6 laptop review: The mobile workstation has problems with performance

The hardware in the HP ZBook 14u G6 mobile workstation often has to apply the brakes

Hewlett Packard's mobile workstation features good input devices and a great display. This is joined by a docking port, good battery life and a Thunderbolt 3 port. There are problems with performance.
Sascha Mölck, 08 Oct 2019 07:22
The ASUS ROG G703GXR, a 17.3-inch gaming colossus. (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS ROG G703GXR: A 17.3-inch gaming monster with few compromises

The ASUS ROG G703GXR bucks the slim bezel trend and delivers a no-compromises gaming platform with plenty of ports and decent performance. We have put the 17.3-inch gaming laptop through its paces, which you can find in our accomp...
Alex Alderson, 08 Oct 2019 00:43
The Galaxy Fold phones can now work with the Windows Your Phone app. (Source: Microsoft)

A new Windows 10 Insider Preview Build can link PCs to more Samsung phones

The latest Insider's version of Windows 10 updates the Your Phone app so that it is compatible with the Samsung Galaxy S10 series, as well as the Galaxy Fold. This allows a user to monitor battery levels, screen-mirror and sync da...
Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Oct 2019 22:28
Lenovo ThinkPad L580 Laptop Review: Reliable office notebook with a good keyboard

84% Lenovo ThinkPad L580 Laptop Review: Reliable office notebook with a good keyboard

All you need in the office. Those who are looking for an affordable laptop for the office will invariably encounter Lenovo's L series. We are testing the 15.6-inch L580 that is able to convince particularly with its good input devices.
Intel Core i5-8250U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 15.60" | 2 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 07 Oct 2019 18:48
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