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The Raptor Lake Core i7-13700HX makes its way to Geekbench. (Image Source: Intel)

Intel Raptor Lake Core i7-13700HX running in Lenovo IdeaPad 330 spotted on Geekbench, looks to be a rebadged Core i9-12900HX with increased L2 cache

The Core i7-13700HX has made its way to the Geekbench database in what appears to be a Lenovo IdeaPad 330 laptop. However, we only have the OpenCL results at the moment and not the single and multi-core figures of the CPU itself. From the processor specs, it looks like the Core i7-13700HX could very well be a rebadged Core i9-12900HX with larger L2 cache.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 14 Nov 2022 16:42

SK hynix Platinum P41 and Gold P31 SSDs (Source: SK hynix)

Deal | SK hynix discounts Platinum P41 and Gold P31 SSDs by 15 percent on Amazon

In addition to other discounts that Amazon might apply in the coming days to the brand's memory and storage products, SK hynix is now offering 15 percent off coupons for the Platinum P41 (1 TB version) and Gold P31 (500 GB and 1 TB models) PCIe NVMe SSDs. The deal started earlier today and will run until November 18.

Codrut Nistor, 14 Nov 2022 11:21

Acer Aspire 5 A515-56 tested: Affordable office laptop with decent battery life

Acer Aspire 5 A515-56: Quiet, cool office laptop for a small budget

The Aspire 5 has a Tiger Lake processor on board, hardly gets warm and produces only minimum noise. In addition, it offers a backlit keyboard, acceptable battery life as well as a two year guarantee. The whole package is available for under 500 euros ($518).

Sascha Mölck, 13 Nov 2022 14:35

The Acer Swift 3 SF314-71-56U3 is a good 14-inch laptop overall with an OLED display. (Image source: Notebooksbilliger)

Acer Swift 3 SF314 shines with a 2.8K OLED display and a powerful CPU in our review, but...

The Acer Swift 3 SF314 aces many categories in our review. With a beautiful, high-resolution OLED display and a powerful Alder Lake-H 12-core CPU, the compact laptop does not seem to leave much to be desired. However, there are a few minor weaknesses, which prospective buyers should be aware of...

Marcus Schwarten, 13 Nov 2022 13:49

Samsung 970 EVO Plus NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD (Source: Samsung Newsroom)

Deal | Samsung 970 EVO Plus NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSDs now down by up to 68 percent on Amazon

Now priced at US$159.99 after a massive 68 percent discount, the 2 TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD is not the only one in the lineup to get a price cut. While the 1 TB version has no discount, the 250 GB got 21 percent, and the 500 GB one is down to US$59.99, which translates to a 54 percent discount.

Codrut Nistor, 13 Nov 2022 08:36

Best Buy has a notable deal for the all-AMD configuration of the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop (Image: Asus)

Deal | High-end Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, Radeon RX 6700S and 500-nits WQXGA display on sale for 21% off

Best Buy currently grants a noteworthy US$350 discount on a pretty rare all-AMD configuration of this stylish 14-inch gaming laptop, which brings the well-performing Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 down to a comparatively reasonable sale price of US$1,299.

Enrico Frahn, 12 Nov 2022 20:18

Lenovo Ideapad 3 15 in Almond finish (Source: Lenovo)

Deal | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15 with Intel Core i3-1115G4, 8/256 GB, HD touchscreen display is 61 percent off on Amazon

With a list price of US$959, the 15.6-inch Lenovo IdeaPad 3 that was released earlier this year with an Intel Core i3-1115G4 processor, 8 GB DDR4 memory, a 256 GB PCIe NVMe SSD, as well as Windows 11 Home preloaded is now available on Amazon for just US$373.99. This price drop translates to a massive 61 percent discount.

Codrut Nistor, 12 Nov 2022 11:56

Best Buy has discounted the 15-inch Gigabyte Aorus 5 gaming laptop with a fast RTX 3070 by US$350 (Image: Gigabyte)

Deal | Gigabyte Aorus 5 gaming laptop with RTX 3070, Core i7-12700H and 144Hz display on sale with a 23% discount

The well-equipped Gigabyte Aorus 5 comes with a quick RTX 3070 and one of Intel's latest Alder Lake CPUs, which should make this mid-range 15-inch gaming laptop capable of playing most modern games at high settings and frame rates.

Enrico Frahn, 12 Nov 2022 00:54

The Lenovo Flex 3 Chromebook is currently on sale for US$99 at Best Buy. (Image via Best Buy)

Deal | Snag the convertible Lenovo Flex 3 Chromebook for less than US$100

If you're looking for a cheap but capable computer for school, travel, or tinkering, you will want to check out Best Buy's sale on the Lenovo Flex 3 Chromebook. The Chromebook is on sale now for a dollar shy of US$100.

Sam Medley, 11 Nov 2022 21:43

Gaming laptops such as the Alienware x15 R2 may one day be able to take advantage of dynamic MUX switching while running Linux

Linux gaming laptops may finally get Nvidia Advanced Optimus support in near future

Linux laptops have so far lost out to their Windows counterparts with regard to features such as Nvidia's Advanced Optimus. Now, Nvidia is proposing a new user-space API for the Linux kernel that allows for dynamic multiplexer (MUX) switching beyond the capabilities of the current vga-switcheroo implementation that has several limitations.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 11 Nov 2022 17:27

Asus Vivobook Pro 16X in review: All-rounder with some weaknesses

Our Asus Vivobook Pro 16X shines with powerful components in our review. When looking past the excellent screen of the laptop, however, users will find that some things do not quite fit.

Marc Herter, 11 Nov 2022 15:13

Gigabyte Aero 15 laptop with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2000 Series and Intel 10th generation processor options (Source: Gigabyte)

Deal | Gigabyte AERO 15S XB laptop with 4K AMOLED and GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q gets a 43 percent discount on Amazon

Released in 2020 with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q graphics, the Gigabyte AERO 15S OLED XB is still relevant thanks to the 4K AMOLED with 1 ms response time and the Intel Core i7-10875H processor. In addition to these two hardware highlights, the ongoing 43 percent Amazon discount also helps.

Codrut Nistor, 11 Nov 2022 09:27

Huawei MateBook 14s 2022 and Watch GT 3 SE debut in Europe

Huawei's new 2.5K 90Hz touchscreen laptop has started rolling out to European markets. The MateBook 14s 2022 is powered by an Alder Lake platform from Intel, 16GB of RAM and 1TB of SSD storage. Meanwhile, the Watch GT 3's more affordable SE version has started to pop up on European Amazon stores.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Nov 2022 21:59

Lexar NM800 Pro shows the importance of using a heat sink for PCIe4 x4 SSDs

Though heat sinks for SSDs have always been optional, they have become a necessity this generation if you want to utilize PCIe4 x4 speeds to the fullest. The Lexar NM800 Pro includes one as an option and it'll fit inside the PS5, too.

Allen Ngo, 10 Nov 2022 19:39

18-inch laptops making a comeback? (Image Source: Razer)

Next gen Razer Blade 18 specs leak out along with impressive Geekbench scores for Intel's i9-13900HX mobile CPU

The Geekbench results are impressive, no doubt, but what is also interesting to point out is the return of the 18-inch chassis. This form-factor was essentially abandoned back in 2012, but it looks like it is now needed again in order to accommodate proper cooling solutions for the upcoming i9-13900HX beasts.

Bogdan Solca, 10 Nov 2022 15:12

The Asus ROG Zephyrus (AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS, Nvidia RTX 3060) is currently listed for a penny shy of US$900. (Image via Best Buy)

Deal | Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 with RTX 3060 and 144 Hz display on sale with US$500 discount

Best Buy is selling an Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop with a Ryzen 7 CPU, an Nvidia RTX 3060, and a Full HD display with a 144 Hz refresh rate for US$500 off. The Zephyrus is currently listed at $899.99.

Sam Medley, 09 Nov 2022 05:23

Amazon has put the MacBook Pro 14 with the Apple M1 chip back on sale for its best price to date (Image: Notebookcheck)

Deal | Superfast MacBook Pro 14 with Apple M1 Pro SoC returns to its lowest sale price yet on Amazon

The well-rounded multimedia laptop with the quick Apple M1 Pro processor is still an excellent choice for demanding users, especially since the company has apparently pushed back the release of the upgraded successor to the 2021 MacBook Pro 14 to next year.

Enrico Frahn, 09 Nov 2022 01:44

Acer Swift X 14 (2022): RTX 3050 creates problems in battery operation

Acer Swift X 14 (2022) tested: GeForce RTX 3050 slower than Xe7 graphics in battery operation

The Acer Swift X 14 with RTX 3050 is light at 1.4 kg (~3 lb) and very compact. A long battery life is no problem for the 14-inch laptop with gaming ambitions, and the 16:10 display and crisp keyboard reveal good characteristics for Office use.

Marvin Gollor, 08 Nov 2022 02:42

Best Buy has an intriguing deal for the RTX 3070 configuration of the Asus TUF Dash F15 gaming laptop (Image: Asus)

Deal | RTX 3070-powered Asus TUF Dash F15 drops to US$999 in latest gaming laptop sale

The well-performing gaming laptop made by the reputable Taiwanese manufacturer is currently discounted by a notable US$500, which makes the Asus TUF Dash F15 one of the most affordable gaming laptops with an RTX 3070 on the market.

Enrico Frahn, 08 Nov 2022 01:42

Framework laptops are now officially Thunderbolt 4 certified. (Image via Framework and Intel w/ edits).

Framework laptops now officially support Thunderbolt 4

Framework announced today that its standard and Chromebook Edition laptops are now Thunderbolt 4 certified. This means that the notebooks can now officially support all Thunderbolt 4-certified peripherals, meaning that there should be fewer issues when connecting these devices.

Sam Medley, 08 Nov 2022 00:28

Qualcomm's upcoming laptop processor will supposedly be launched in 2024 (image via Qualcomm)

Qualcomm and Nuvia's 12-core laptop processor to debut in 2024 with a hybrid design and dGPU support

Qualcomm's upcoming laptop processor codenamed Hamoa is slated for a 2024 launch. It will feature eight performance and four efficiency cores and support dGPUs.

Anil Ganti, 07 Nov 2022 15:39

GIGABYTE AORUS 17 YE5 gaming laptop with i9-12900H and RTX 3080 Ti graphics (Source: GIGABYTE)

Deal | GIGABYTE AORUS 17 YE5 gaming laptop with Intel Core i7-12900H, RTX 3080 Ti, 32 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD gets 32 percent discount on Amazon

With highlights like a 360 Hz 17.3-inch IPS display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti graphics, 32 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD storage, the Intel Core i9-12900H-powered GIGABYTE AORUS 17 YE5 is unsurprisingly priced at US$3,699. Fortunately, the ongoing 32 percent discount pushes this list price down to US$2,499.

Codrut Nistor, 06 Nov 2022 17:59

Schenker offers numerous configuration options with the Key 15 and Key 17. (Image source: Schenker)

Schenker upgrades Key 15 and Key 17 laptops with more powerful hardware combinations

Schenker has introduced new versions of the Key 15 and the Key 17. Now available with Intel Alder Lake-H series processors, the Key 15 and Key 17 also feature NVIDIA's powerful RTX 3080 Ti GPU. The Schenker K15 and Key 17 are blessed with panel options too, including 4K OLED, 4K IPS or a QHD IPS panel that outputs at 165 Hz.

Alex Alderson, 05 Nov 2022 11:54

Acer Predator Triton 300 SE is one of the loudest laptops at up to 60 dB(A) when gaming

Acer Predator Triton 300 SE is insanely loud at up to 60 dB(A) when gaming

You might want to have a good pair of headphones nearby if you plan on playing games on Acer's latest 14-inch Predator laptop. The model is as small as an Asus Zephyrus G14, but it's noticeably louder and even distracting at times.

Allen Ngo, 05 Nov 2022 05:54

XMG Neo 15 with Ryzen 6900HX reviewed: No throttling even without OASIS

A laptop with connectors for external water cooling is already something rather special. Schenker has now added an AMD Ryzen-based model to its Neo 15 line-up. So does it run cooler, quieter and more efficient than its Intel-based counterpart?

Christian Hintze, 04 Nov 2022 15:03

Samsung 980 PRO NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD 1 TB (Source: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung 980 PRO NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSDs now discounted by up to 43 percent on Amazon

The 500 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB variants of the Samsung 980 Pro PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD are all discounted on Amazon and in stock. The discounts start at just 8 percent for the 1 TB model, but the 2 TB one is available for 39 percent off, while the best deal comes for the 500 GB model, which received a 43 percent discount.

Codrut Nistor, 04 Nov 2022 14:38

Acer Swift X 16 (2022): Bright 2.5K 16:10 display and Intel Arc A370M

Acer Swift X 16 (2022) tested: 16-inch laptop with many upgrades uses Intel Arc A370M

Finally 16:10 in the 16-inch Acer Swift X 16 (2022) and then even with 2.5K resolution and a bright ~380 nits. With an Alder Lake P CPU, a fast 1-TB SSD, and Intel Arc A370M graphics, the multimedia-Laptop gets mainly powerful improvements.

Marvin Gollor, 04 Nov 2022 02:53

The Zenbook 17 Fold combines a high-resolution OLED display with Intel Alder Lake-U series processors. (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS Zenbook 17 Fold: 17.3-inch foldable laptop now orderable in Europe and US

ASUS has started selling the Zenbook 17 Fold in Europe and the US. Equipped with a 17.3-inch foldable display, the device also contains the Core i7-1250U, 16 GB of RAM, a 1 TB SSD and a 75 Wh battery. Using a laptop with a foldable display does not come cheap, though.

Alex Alderson, 03 Nov 2022 19:04

Dell has already discounted the RTX 3050 Ti-powered configuration of the new G16 by a quite significant margin (Image: Dell)

Deal | Brand-new Dell G16 gaming laptop with Core i7-12700H, RTX 3050 Ti and 165Hz QHD display already on sale with a steep 33% discount

Dell's new 16-inch machine may not be the sleekest or most portable gaming laptop on the market, but considering its already discounted sale price of US$899, it arguably offers a lot of CPU performance and a fairly decent QHD display for the money.

Enrico Frahn, 02 Nov 2022 21:34

Lenovo ThinkPad Z16: Firmware update supposed to solve reboot-problem

We criticized the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 quite a lot. The expensive multimedia laptop revealed a huge problem in our review: The ThinkPad quite often rebooted unexpectedly. The newest BIOS firmware is now supposed to solve the issue.

Benjamin Herzig, 02 Nov 2022 19:21

1-beta - the most advanced DRAM production process still based on 10 nm technology. (Image Source: Micron)

Micron introduces 1-beta as world's most advanced DRAM production node, readies LPDDR5X-8500 16 Gb memory chips

The new 1-beta nodes bring 15% improvements for power efficiency and a 35% increase in capacity over last year's 1-alpha technology. Micron is already shipping LPDDR5X-8500 qualification samples to select smartphone manufacturers.

Bogdan Solca, 02 Nov 2022 15:56

Acer Nitro 5 AN515-46 in review: powerful FHD gaming with USB 4

Acer Nitro 5 AN515-46: cool FHD gaming notebook with decent battery life

The Ryzen 7 6800H CPU and GeForce RTX-3070 Ti Laptop GPU ensure a smooth gaming experience for all games and display them on a 15.6-inch screen (FHD, 165 Hz). The notebook has enough space for two PCIe-4 SSDs and also features a USB 4 port. Bonus: The device stays fairly cool.

Sascha Mölck, 02 Nov 2022 15:20

Best Buy has discounted the Asus ROG Strix G15 by 35% and offers the high-end gaming laptop for its lowest sale price yet (Image: Asus)

Deal | Flashy Asus ROG Strix G15 gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX and Radeon RX6800M receives massive 35% discount

The rather rare "all-AMD" configuration of the Asus ROG Strix G15 draws closer to the important US$1,000 mark thanks to a new sale at Best Buy that grants a huge US$600 or 35 percent discount on the well-performing 15-inch gaming laptop made by the reputable Taiwanese PC manufacturer.

Enrico Frahn, 01 Nov 2022 23:18

Ryzen 9 6900HX costs hundreds of dollars more than the Ryzen 7 6800H for almost no performance gains (Source: AMD)

The Ryzen 9 6900HX is a waste of money when compared to the Ryzen 7 6800H and the benchmarks are proof

Can't decide between the Ryzen 7 6800H or Ryzen 9 6900HX? Do yourself and your wallet a favor by just going with the Ryzen 7 6800H because the Ryzen 9 6900HX may as well just be the same processor.

Allen Ngo, 01 Nov 2022 20:08

The RTX 4090 FE barely fits a Razer Core X Chroma external GPU encloser. (Image Source: Jarrod's Tech)

Intel's i7-1260P mobile CPU surprisingly beats an i9-12900HX in Thunderbolt 4 tests conducted with external RTX 4090

The Thunderbolt 4 connector shows its age as it gets tested with an external RTX 4090 GPU. This was not immediately apparent with previous GPU generations, but the RTX 4000 bandwidth capacities clearly give TB4 a hard time. Additionally, it looks like the TB4 implementation on Intel's top-tier mobile CPU is unexpectedly lacking.

Bogdan Solca, 01 Nov 2022 14:27

Maximum performance in a 2.4-lb chassis - Schenker Vision 14 shines with Core i7-12700H and GeForce RTX 3050 Ti

Thanks to its Core i7-12700H CPU and GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU, the Schenker Vision 14 offers plenty of performance in a compact 14-inch chassis - without the big battery, the weight decreases from 1.3 (~2.87 lbs) to just above 1.1 kg (~2.43 lbs). In this case, the Vision 14 is practically unrivaled.

Andreas Osthoff, 01 Nov 2022 11:42