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HP 14 with Core i3-1125G4 CPU, 1080p IPS display, and backlit keyboard is a good deal for $379 USD (Source: Costco)

Deal | HP 14 with Core i3-1125G4 CPU, 1080p IPS display, and backlit keyboard is a good deal for $379 USD

If you're in the market for a 14-inch laptop on a budget without needing to resort to super-slow processors or terrible displays, then this HP 14 deal with its decent CPU and IPS display may be worth a look.

Allen Ngo, 18 Jan 2022 02:51

An M2-powered Apple MacBook Pro could hit the shelves before the end of 2022. (Image source: Apple - edited)

M2 MacBook Pro 14 at competitive price and delayed M2 MacBook Air to boost Apple's laptop lineup in the second half of the year

A new MacBook Pro 14 and a refreshed MacBook Air should be launched in the second half of 2022 according to a leaker with a good track record. Both laptops will feature M2 Apple Silicon, with the M2 MacBook Pro 14 taking the place of the MacBook Pro 13 (late 2020) and coming in at an only “slightly higher price”.

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Jan 2022 17:45

A console (PS5) or laptop (MSI GP66 Leopard) may be smarter choices than Ampere desktop graphics cards for gamers. (Image source: Sony/MSI/Greg Salazar - edited)

Mortifying GeForce RTX 3090 Ti and RTX 3050 listed retailer prices suggest consoles or laptops might be a smarter purchase

Shocking prices have turned up for AIB partner variants of both the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti and the GeForce RTX 3050. The top-end RTX 3090 Ti was spotted via a Swiss comparison site listed at prices equivalent to US$3,500 and upwards. The entry-level RTX 3050 turned up in an Amazon Japan listing for well over its United States MSRP of US$249.

Daniel R Deakin, 15 Jan 2022 23:53

The HP Pavilion 14 is slow to win you over

Its energy-efficient Tiger Lake i5 CPU and integrated GPU positions this notebook in the middle range. If the SSD and RAM in the test configuration were not surprisingly lush, one could almost consider the configuration reasonable. Only after a while do HP's clever conscious choices become apparent.

Mario Petzold, 15 Jan 2022 16:58

Fully loaded Dell Inspiron 16 Plus with Core i7-11800H, 3K display, and GeForce RTX 3060 graphics on sale for $1460 USD (Source: Dell)

Deal | Fully loaded Dell Inspiron 16 Plus with Core i7-11800H, 3K display, and GeForce RTX 3060 graphics on sale for $1460 USD

The specifications come close to the XPS series and even many gaming laptops for that matter. If you need more graphics horsepower than the typical Ultrabook or multimedia laptop, then the Inspiron 16 Plus can help do a lot of the heavy lifting.

Allen Ngo, 14 Jan 2022 21:51

The adequately specced Legion 7 16-inch gaming laptop is heavily discounted and can be ordered for US$1,499 (Image: Lenovo)

Deal: Lenovo's Legion 7 gaming laptop with Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX 3070 and 165 Hz QHD display is now on sale

With solid enthusiast-grade specs like the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, Nvidia RTX 3070 and an enticingly discounted price, this deal on the sixth generation Lenovo Legion 7 may be worth consideration for gamers who are currently looking for an upgraded laptop.

Enrico Frahn, 14 Jan 2022 20:09

TSMC - Intel partnership stronger than initially thought? (Image Source: ChinaTimes)

TSMC changes 3 nm production plans in order to accomodate Intel's CPU orders

The partnership between TSMC and Intel is solidified through the transformation of the Fab 12 P8 / P9 center in Baoshan into a fully fledged production site with an independent team serving Intel. TSMC thus ensures that the Intel and Apple production lines stay separate and designs remain confidential.

Bogdan Solca, 13 Jan 2022 20:54

Honor MagicBook View 14: Versatile 14-inch laptop

Honor MagicBook View 14: Compact all-rounder with touch display

If you're looking for a laptop with a touchscreen, you should take a look at the Honor MagicBook View 14. The 14-inch display in the 3:2 aspect ratio has a crisp resolution of 2520x1680 pixels and a refresh rate of 90 Hz.

Florian Glaser, 13 Jan 2022 04:53

Desktop and laptop stocks could significantly improve in 2022. (Image Source: Fortune)

New report: chip shortages finally easing for PC integrators, but the smartphone market is lagging behind

While chip shortages should gradually ease each quarter this year, laptop integrators are currently unable to secure enough PCIe 3.0 SSD controllers and possibly certain Intel Alder Lake processors. Smartphone integrators, on the other hand, are still confronting with low supplies for 4G SoCs, OLED DDIC / Touch IC, PMIC and A+G sensors.

Bogdan Solca, 12 Jan 2022 19:06

Image quality seemingly beter than 4K but with 1080p performance. (Image Source: Nvidia)

Nvidia to introduce Deep Learning Dynamic Super Resolution downscaler with January 14 graphics driver update

DLDSR provides image quality comparable to 4K resolution while maintaining native resolution performance. It remains an Nvidia-exclusive feature as it requires the AI-powered Tensor cores found only on RTX cards.

Bogdan Solca, 12 Jan 2022 10:58

UltraRAM could be mass produced in just a few years. (Image Source: Lancaster University)

UltraRAM inches closer to mass production: non-volatile memory with DRAM speeds on the horizon

Developed by researchers from the Lancaster University in UK, UltraRAM is almost ready for mass production and could soon offer a unified solution that acts as RAM and storage. The technology relies on compound semiconductors that are usually used for photonic arrays like LEDs and lasers.

Bogdan Solca, 11 Jan 2022 21:07

eMeet C970L 1080p60 webcam on sale for $35 USD with integrated light and privacy shutter (Image source: Amazon)

Deal | eMeet C970L 1080p60 webcam on sale for $35 USD with integrated light and privacy shutter

The integrated light isn't very bright and so it serves as a more supplementary role. Video quality is otherwise bright and clear with the handy built-in tripod connector and 6 ft USB cable.

Allen Ngo, 11 Jan 2022 06:12

Best Buy currently offers the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop with Ryzen 9 and QHD display for US$1,299 (Image: Asus)

Deal: Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop with Ryzen 9 5900HS, 120Hz QHD display and RTX 3060 on sale for US$1,299

The quite portable 14-inch gaming laptop made by Asus is back on sale, this time in a configuration with the higher resolution 120Hz QHD display, which should present a great upgrade opportunity for all mid-range gamers who are on the lookout for a new notebook.

Enrico Frahn, 09 Jan 2022 20:14

Gigabyte A5 X1 in review: Powerful gaming laptop

The Gigabyte A5 X1 allows for gaming without noise

The Ryzen 9 5900HX APU and the GeForce RTX 3070 laptop GPU bring all modern computer games smoothly onto the matte Full HD display (240 Hz) of the A5 X1. It scores points with good color reproduction. The laptop also offers space for up to three storage drives.

Sascha Mölck, 09 Jan 2022 09:03

Powerful Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16 on sale for $886 USD with Ryzen 7 5800H CPU, GeForce GTX 1650 graphics, and 16 GB RAM (Source: Lenovo)

Deal | Powerful Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16 on sale for $886 USD with Ryzen 7 5800H CPU, GeForce GTX 1650 graphics, and 16 GB RAM

If you want an Ultrabook with the performance of a gaming laptop without needing to spend a fortune, then this 16-inch 120 Hz IdeaPad 5 Pro may surprise you with its high specifications and thin profile.

Allen Ngo, 09 Jan 2022 06:30

The GT2 Pro is apparently on its way to India. (Source: Realme)

Realme confirms a global version of the GT2 Pro is coming, along with new laptops and tablets, in 2022

Realme International's head of business, Madhav Sheth, has given an interview in which a launch for the GT2 Pro outside China is on the cards. This announcement has recently been confirmed by the sighting of what might be the flagship phone on the BIS certification website. Sheth has indicated that the OEM's 2022 line-up will also include more laptops and tablets.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Jan 2022 19:38

This year's X15 refresh will be the first all-Intel premium gaming laptop kit. (Image Source: Intel)

First all-Intel NUC “Alder County” gaming laptop kit with Alder Lake-P CPU and ARC Alchemist dGPU launching in Q2 2022

Intel is updating all the NUC laptop kits with Alder Lake processors, and the X15 "Alder County" models will also stand out as the first all-Intel premium gaming laptop kit with Alder Lake-P CPUs and ARC Alchemist discrete graphics.

Bogdan Solca, 07 Jan 2022 22:54

The new ROG Flow X13 has Zen 3+ cores and an RDNA 2-based iGPU. (Image source: ASUS)

CES 2022 | ASUS ROG Flow X13 refreshed with an AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS with RTX 3080 and RX 6850M XT connectivity

ASUS has upgraded the ROG Flow X13, its 13.4-inch convertible with a 4K display. The ROG Flow X13 now features the new Ryzen 9 6900HS and AMD's Radeon 680M iGPU. ASUS still offers the ROG Flow X13 with an RTX 3050 Ti, but the machine can also be connected to an RTX 3080 or an RX 6850M XT for extra graphics horsepower.

Alex Alderson, 07 Jan 2022 18:57

Samsung Display has shown its latest foldable innovations again, this time at CES 2022. (Image source: @sondesix)

CES 2022 | Samsung Display reveals new foldable laptop, smartphone, speaker and tablet innovations with devices likes the Flex G, Flex Note, Flex S and the Flex Slidable

Samsung Display has exhibited the Flex G, Flex Note, Flex S and the Flex Slidable at CES 2022, following a similar showcase last year at IMID 2021 in South Korea. All prototypes, the devices offer an insight into how the foldable market could change over the next year or two.

Alex Alderson, 07 Jan 2022 13:27

The Acer Swift X 16 is the first laptop with an Intel Arc dGPU. (Image Source: Acer)

Acer Swift X 16 is the first laptop with Intel Arc Alchemist dGPU, Swift X 14 continues to offer the RTX 3050 Ti

Acer has announced upgraded versions of the Swift X lineup at CES 2022. This year, we have the Acer Swift X 14 and the Swift X 16 powered by Intel 12th gen Alder Lake processors. While the Swift X 14 offers up to an RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU, the Swift X 16 becomes the first laptop to use the upcoming Intel Arc GPUs. These laptops also get upgraded displays. LPDDR5 RAM, and PCIe Gen 4 storage.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 07 Jan 2022 07:12

Popular Lenovo Legion 5 laptop on sale for $649 USD with AMD Ryzen 5 5600H, GeForce GTX 1650 graphics, and 256 GB NVMe SSD

Deal | Popular Lenovo Legion 5 17 laptop on sale for $649 USD with AMD Ryzen 5 5600H, GeForce GTX 1650 graphics, and 256 GB NVMe SSD

This budget 17.3-inch gaming laptop comes with some decent specifications for the price including a 1080p IPS display with over 95 percent sRGB coverage to be better than most other cheap gaming laptops. The low 8 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD are thankfully upgradeable with some elbow grease.

Allen Ngo, 07 Jan 2022 03:23

The NexPad has a 12-inch display and weighs over 750 g without its kickstand. (Image source: Nex Computer)

NexPad: New Nex Computer device launches as a tablet and a secondary laptop display

Nex Computer has announced the NexPad, a device that doubles as a tablet or a secondary display. The NexPad has a 12-inch display, a kickstand and costs US$249. Nex Computer hopes to ship the NexPad in July 2022.

Alex Alderson, 06 Jan 2022 18:43

The OASIS external AIO will cost at most € 200. (Image Source: XMG)

XMG introduces world's first portable liquid cooler for laptops with the NEO 15 E22 models powered by Intel i7-12700H processors and up to an RTX 3080 Ti dGPU

Along with the NEO 15 E22 gaming laptops powered by Intel's Alder Lake-H processors and Nvidia's RTX 3070 Ti / 3080 Ti discrete GPUs, XMG is launching its very first external AIO solution that can lower CPU and GPU temps by around 20°C. The OASIS external water cooler also helps reduce laptop fan speeds by up to 50% and also slightly increase processor clocks for a noticeable performance boost.

Bogdan Solca, 06 Jan 2022 15:39

The 2022 MacBook Air has been pictured with a notch in this fan-made concept render. (Image source: @AppleyPro - edited)

M2 MacBook Air price and launch date explored by leaker who claims the notch is definitely on board

Details about the Apple MacBook Air with M2 silicon have been explored by a leaker who claims that the thin and light laptop will definitely come with a notch. There is speculation in regard to both the price and launch date for the 2022 MacBook Air, while mass production of the notebook is rumored to start in January.

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Jan 2022 13:58

HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook offers a haptic touchpad. (Image Source: HP)

CES 2022 | HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook and Dragonfly Chromebook Enterprise convertibles are the first to use 12th gen Intel vPro, advanced collaboration, and haptic touchpad features

HP has introduced new Chromebooks to its Elite Dragonfly series. The Elite Dragonfly Chromebook and Dragonfly Chromebook Enterprise offer advanced video collaboration features and a haptic touchpad along with Intel Alder Lake vPro processor options.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 06 Jan 2022 11:55

Laptops with 12th Alder Lake chips are eligible for Intel Evo 3 certification. (Image Source: Intel)

CES 2022 | Intel Evo 3 spec recommends FHD webcams, extended to Alder Lake-H laptops with Arc dGPUs, accessories, and foldables; Project Athena arrives for desktops with 12th gen vPro

During its CES 2022 keynote, Intel detailed some of the changes coming to the Evo 3 specification. Intel Evo 3 builds on the previous spec and now focuses on more immersive collaborative experiences such as AI-based background noise cancelation and an improved 720p or FHD webcam. Intel is also extending Project Athena to desktops, and Evo 3 to H-series laptops with Arc dGPUs, accessories and foldable laptops.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 06 Jan 2022 08:46

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ and ThinkBook 16 G4+ offer Alder Lake-H45 and RTX 2050 options. (Image Source: Lenovo)

CES 2022 | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ and ThinkBook 16 G4+ herald advent of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 2050

Lenovo is introducing new ThinkBook laptops aimed at mainstream hybrid businesses. The ThinkBook 14 G4+ and the ThinkBook 16 G4+ offer Intel Alder Lake-H45 CPU options along with the newly launched Nvidia GeForce RTX 2050 Laptop GPU. The laptops also feature high-res 16:10 displays along with enhanced sensor-based user-presence detection and zero-touch log in.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 06 Jan 2022 02:41

Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 3 features an ultra-wide 17.3-inch 21:10 3K display. (Image Source: Lenovo)

CES 2022 | Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 3 aims to double your productivity with an industry-first 17.3-inch 21:10 3K panel and secondary touchscreen

Lenovo is introducing a redesigned ThinkBook Plus Gen 3 at CES 2022. The new ThinkBook Plus Gen 3 now features 12th gen Alder Lake processors, an industry-first 21:10 17.3-inch ultra-wide 3K primary display, and an 8-inch secondary display that supports pen input. Together, these two displays can allow for multi-screen interaction with content that extends from one display to the other.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 05 Jan 2022 23:33

CES 2022 | Elegant 2022 Gigabyte AORUS and AERO laptops land with new 16" model, up to 4K 120Hz mini-LED, RTX 3080, and Core i9-12900 specs

Gigabyte has outdone itself with the 2022 AORUS and AERO laptop series by fixing every user complaint about their predecessors in one fell swoop. The new AORUS and AERO laptops sport 90% screen-to-body ratio, more orthodox camera placement, and all the modern bells and whistles like fast 4K 120Hz mini-LED or OLED displays, 360Hz IPS panels for gamers, plus up to RTX 3080 Ti GPU and Core-i9 Alder Lake processing specs and Thunderbolt 4 ports.

Daniel Zlatev, 05 Jan 2022 21:40

CES 2022 | Lenovo upgrades lightweight ThinkPad X1 Nano G2 with stronger CPUs & 32 GB RAM

With the ThinkPad X1 Nano, the smallest and most lightweight ThinkPad laptop of the 2021 generation, Lenovo produced a successful newcomer to the ThinkPad X1 line. The ThinkPad X1 Nano G2 is supposed to continue the success-story with much faster processors.

Benjamin Herzig, 05 Jan 2022 19:55

TCL launches a first-gen laptop. (Source: TCL)

CES 2022 | TCL debuts its first-gen laptop, the Book 14 Go

The TCL Book 14 Go is the OEM's first-ever laptop. It has debuted with always-on LTE/4G connectivity - then again, it owes this spec to an aging Snapdragon 7c SoC. The rest of its specs are similarly underwhelming, although the company pitches it at appropriate educational or small business use-cases.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Jan 2022 19:43

Razer has announced the Razer Blade 14 at CES 2022. (Image source: Razer)

CES 2022 | Razer announces new Razer Blade 14 with a Ryzen 9 6900HX and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

Razer took the wraps off a new Blade 14 with an AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX. The machine will come equipped with either an RTX 3060, an RTX 3070 Ti, or an ultra-powerful RTX 3080 Ti. All configurations of the Blade 14 have 16GB of 4800 MHz DDR5 memory.

Fawad Murtaza, 05 Jan 2022 18:37

CES 2022 | Razer Blade 17: Razer's desktop replacement comes with up to a 12th gen Intel Core i9-12900HK, 64GB of DDR5 RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

Razer has announced the Blade 17, a 17 inch laptop meant to replace your desktop. The Blade 17 can be configured with up to a 12th gen Intel Core i9-12900HK and an RTX 3080 Ti. The entry-level models are also no slouch either with the Intel Core i7-12800H and an RTX 3060.

Fawad Murtaza, 05 Jan 2022 18:26

All Ryzen 6000 series APUs feature RDNA 2-based iGPUs. (Image source: AMD)

CES 2022 | Official AMD Ryzen 6000 benchmark results point towards significant CPU and iGPU performance improvements

AMD has shared official benchmark results for the Ryzen 6000 series, focussed mainly on the Ryzen 7 6800U and its Radeon 680M iGPU. Unsurprisingly, AMD has made gains with its Zen 3+ architecture compared to Zen 3. iGPU performance improvements set against the Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 and NVIDIA GeForce MX450 and look even more impressive, though.

Alex Alderson, 05 Jan 2022 18:12

The Razer Blade 15 is now available with updated hardware from Intel and Nvidia

CES 2022 | Razer Blade 15: High-end gaming laptop now configurable with an Intel Core i9-12900HK, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and a 4K 144Hz screen

The Razer Blade 15 has been refreshed with new hardware, including an Intel Core i9-12900HK/Core i7-12800H, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti/3070 Ti, and up to a 4K 144Hz screen. One can pre-order it on January 25 from Razer's website starting at US$2,499.

Anil Ganti, 05 Jan 2022 18:00

Asus has launched the world's first foldable laptop, the ZenBook Fold 7 OLED (image via Ssus)

CES 2022 | Asus ZenBook 17 Fold OLED: World's first-ever foldable laptop launched with an Intel Core i7-1250U, Thunderbolt 4.0 ports, and more

Asus has unveiled the ZenBook 17 Fold OLED: a laptop/tablet hybrid with a 17.3-inch OLED screen, Intel Core i7-1250U, 5MP webcam, two Thunderbolt 4.0 ports, and a 75Wh battery. It will be available for purchase sometime in mid-2022 for an unspecified price.

Anil Ganti, 05 Jan 2022 17:45

The OLED-based laptops will soon match the LCD-based ones pice-wise. (Image Source: Asus)

CES 2022 | Asus presents affordable Zenbook 14 models with 2.8K OLED screens and Intel Core i7-1260P or AMD R7 5825U processors

OLED-based laptops are getting more affordable this year with the budget-oriented Zenbook 14 models announced by Asus. The UX / UM 3402 14-inch Zenbooks feature 2.8K 16:10 screens and are powered by Intel's Alder Lake Core i7-1260P or AMD's Barcelo Ryzen 7 5825U processors coupled with up to 16 GB of LPDDR RAM and up to 1 TB of NVMe SSD storage.

Bogdan Solca, 05 Jan 2022 17:45

A space-age-inspired laptop (Image Source: Asus)

CES 2022 | Ready for space conquest: the Asus Zenbook 14X OLED Space Edition combines slim aerospace design with powerful Intel i9-12900H processing

The Zenbook 14X OLED Space Edition features a slim chassis made of aerospace grade aluminum branded with ISS-inspired designs, plus a ZenVision 3.5-inch grayscale OLED screen on the lid. Its main display gets a 2.8K 16:10 OLED screen, and, despite the 15.9 mm profile, the system is powered by Intel's i9-12900H 14-core processor.

Bogdan Solca, 05 Jan 2022 17:45

Asus TUF Gaming 2022 offers the latest Alder Lake and Ryzen 6000 options. (Source: Asus)

CES 2022 | Asus TUF Dash F15, TUF Gaming F15/F17 with Alder Lake-H and RTX 30 140 W and TUF Gaming A15/A17 with Ryzen 7 6800H launched with dedicated MUX switch

Asus has upgraded its TUF Gaming lineup with new offerings from Intel and AMD. This year, the TUF Dash F15 and TUF Gaming F15 and TUF Gaming F17 get Intel Alder Lake-H and RTX 30 GPUs up to 140 W while the TUF Gaming A15 and TUF Gaming A17 offer up to Ryzen 7 6800H APUs. All TUF Gaming laptops now come with a dedicated MUX switch to channel dGPU output directly to the display.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 05 Jan 2022 17:45

CES 2022 | Lenovo touts the new Legion M300s and M600s as light, fast and smooth RGB mice for 2022 gaming

Lenovo has introduced its latest Legion gaming mice. The new peripherals come in wired and wireless options, the second of which has been equipped with lightweight, comfort-focused builds and ultra-high DPIs. The M300s and M600s also features RGB, used to illuminate their familiar branding.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Jan 2022 17:00

Lenovo has upgrade the screen on the Yoga 6

CES 2022 | Lenovo Yoga 6 launched with a 16:10 screen and AMD Ryzen 5000 series processors

Lenovo has launched an upgraded version of the Yoga 6 with a 13.3-inch WUXGA (1,920 x 1,200) touch-enabled screen, an AMD Ryzen 7 5700U processor, 16GB RAM and a 59Wh. It will be available for purchase in Q2, 2022, starting at US$749.

Anil Ganti, 05 Jan 2022 17:00