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The first Ampere mobile benchmarks are in. (Image Source: NVIDIA)

Exclusive | First NVIDIA Ampere mobile benchmarks: Up to 18% faster than Turing mobile, but don't expect Ampere desktop-class performance

We have obtained exclusive first synthetic benchmarks run on pre-sample gaming laptops powered by NVIDIA's new Ampere mobile GPUs, the RTX 3060 Mobile, RTX 3070 Mobile, and the RTX 3080 Mobile. These preliminary numbers show Ampere mobile offering anywhere between 7% to 18% performance improvements over their Turing predecessors. However, they do seem to lag behind their desktop versions considerably.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 12 Jan 2021 14:02
Fall Guys Ultimate Knockout - Laptop Benchmarks

Fall Guys Ultimate Knockout - Laptop Benchmarks

Don't fall! The multiplayer hit Fall Guys doesn't require a fast computer, but as a jump-and-run game, the frame rate should be stable and high enough to stand a chance against the multiple opponents. In the following article, we'll look at which laptop you need to in order play Fall Guys smoothly.
Klaus Hinum, 11 Jan 2021 23:52
The NexDock 360 can be connected to a smartphone via a single cable. (Image source: Nex Computer)

The NexDock 360 transforms a smartphone or Raspberry Pi into a 2-in-1 laptop

Nex Computer has returned with its latest laptop shell, the NexDock 360. The machine features a 13.3-inch touchscreen in a 2-in-1 convertible form factor, along with a 44 Wh battery, a large trackpad and inputs to connect a smartphone or a Raspberry Pi.
Alex Alderson, 11 Jan 2021 23:52
Intel Rocket Lake-S Core i9-11900K. (Image Source: Intel)

CES 2021 | 11th gen Rocket Lake-S Core i9 11900K challenges AMD Ryzen 9 5900X in gaming tests as Intel previews 11th gen 45 W Tiger Lake and Alder Lake

Intel showed off a preview of the Rocket Lake-S Core i9-11900K and compared its gaming performance against a PC powered by the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X. The performance improvements seem within the margin of error for now. Intel also briefly mentioned about 11th gen Tiger Lake-H 45 W and Alder Lake processors coming later this year.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 11 Jan 2021 22:32
Lenovo has launched two new docking stations

CES 2021 | Lenovo launches new USB C and Thunderbolt docking stations

Lenovo has launched two new docking stations at CES 2021. One connects to a notebook via a USB Type-C cable, while the other requires a Thunderbolt 4.0 port. Both docks can power 4K displays and charge peripherals at up to 100W. Their pricing and availability will be revealed at a later date.
Anil Satyanarayana, 11 Jan 2021 22:30
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 & X1 Yoga Gen 6 get huge 16:10 redesign

CES 2021 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 & X1 Yoga Gen 6 get huge 16:10 redesign

Update | Lenovo does not just updates their high-end ThinkPads of the X1 series: The new ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 is the biggest redesigns of the series since 2017. Together with the convertible sister ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6, the new X1 Carbon uses screens in the 16:10 aspect-ratio for the first time. And that is not the only change.
Benjamin Herzig, 11 Jan 2021 22:30
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is the first 3:2 Yoga convertible & thinnest ThinkPad yet

CES 2021 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is the first 3:2 Yoga convertible & thinnest ThinkPad yet

In the year 2021, Lenovo expands its high-end series ThinkPad X1 with another model. The new Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is thinner than all other ThinkPads and at the same time the first 3:2 ThinkPad. It also is one of the few laptops to utilize Titanium metal as a chassis material.
Benjamin Herzig, 11 Jan 2021 22:30
ThinkPad X12 Detachable Tablet utilizes Intel Tiger Lake UP4

CES 2021 | ThinkPad X12 Detachable Tablet utilizes Intel Tiger Lake UP4

After a long drought in terms of Windows tablets, Lenovo introduces a new competitor to the Microsoft Surface Pro for business customers. The new Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable contains the newest Tiger Lake CPUs and has a Thunderbolt 4 port.
Benjamin Herzig, 11 Jan 2021 22:30
Intel Tiger Lake-H35 is aimed at offering enthusiast gaming in an ultraportable form factor. (Image Source: Intel)

CES 2021 | Intel announces 35 W Tiger Lake-H processors led by the Core i7-11375H Special Edition, aims to take on AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS and Ryzen 9 4900H in single-core performance

At CES 2021, Intel has unveiled the Tiger Lake-H 35 W processors for ultraportable gaming laptops. With the introduction of these processors, Intel is not only offering further market segmentation among gaming laptops but also is looking to take on AMD's Renoir Ryzen 7 4800HS and the Ryzen 9 4900H in single-core performance. The new Tiger Lake-H35 processors led by the Core i7-11375H Special Edition can boost up to 5 GHz and also offer resizable BAR support with NVIDIA's upcoming Ampere mobile GPUs.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 11 Jan 2021 22:30
Lenovo Legion Y540 with GeForce RTX 2060 graphics discounted to just $699 USD ahead of imminent CES 2021 Ampere refresh (Source: Lenovo)

Deal | Lenovo Legion Y540 with GeForce RTX 2060 graphics discounted to just $699 USD ahead of imminent CES 2021 Ampere refresh

With Nvidia poised to unveil the next generation of mobile GeForce GPUs for laptops this week, now is the time to get a GeForce 20 laptop for cheap. Manufacturers like Lenovo are already trying to clear stop of its last generation gaming laptops at deep discounts.
Allen Ngo, 11 Jan 2021 21:57
Dell Vostro 14 5490: Business laptop with dedicated GPU in review

82% Dell Vostro 14 5490: Business laptop with dedicated GPU in review

Business entry level. With the Vostro series, Dell primarily targets small businesses that want to offer a good compromise between performance and cost. Our 14-inch Vostro 5490 even has a dedicated graphics card, but the fan control is not well developed.
Intel Core i7-10510U, NVIDIA GeForce MX250, 14", 1.5 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 11 Jan 2021 19:25
Testing the Asus ZenBook 14 UX435EG: A compact, mobile multimedia allrounder with an unnecessary touchscreen

12-Watt GeForce MX450 beats the 25-Watt GeForce-MX350 - Testing the Asus ZenBook 14 UX435EG

Asus uses the most current technology in the ZenBook 14: A Tiger Lake processor, GeForce MX450 graphics core, 16 GB of working memory (quad-channel mode), and Thunderbolt 4. A 63-Wh battery ensures a good battery life.
Sascha Mölck, 11 Jan 2021 18:17
A new wave of NVIDIA GeForce laptop GPUs will be with us soon. (Image source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA teases GeForce RTX 30 mobile GPUs before January 12 GeForce event

NVIDIA will definitely be unveiling GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs for laptops tomorrow, based on the company's latest teaser. Up to seven Ampere-based GPUs are expected to arrive, from the GeForce RTX 3050 to the GeForce RTX 3080. There will be Max-Q variants of all but the GeForce RTX 3050, too.
Alex Alderson, 11 Jan 2021 17:44
Intel says the Iris Xe Max isn't really for gaming. They're not wrong

Intel says the Iris Xe Max isn't really for gaming. They're not wrong

While you can certainly use it for games, that isn't really what the Xe Max was designed for. Its performance-per-dollar will be highest for workloads like HandBrake or Adobe Lightroom rather than pure gaming.
Allen Ngo, 11 Jan 2021 07:09
HP Envy 14 offers a highly color-accurate display. (Image Source: HP)

CES 2021 | HP Envy 14 with Tiger Lake and GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q is the company's first color-calibrated 14-inch laptop

At CES 2021, HP has announced the Envy 14 aimed at mobile content creators. The Envy 14 offers a combination of the Core i5-1135G7 and NVIDIA GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q and comes with a 14-inch IPS touch display that is color-calibrated out of the box.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 11 Jan 2021 02:32
The new HP Elite Wireless Earbuds. (Source: HP)

CES 2021 | The HP Elite Wireless Earbuds are a new option for work video calls

HP asserts that its new Elite-series earbuds are an enterprise-grade way of introducing wireless audio into your professional online conferencing set-up. They are rated for both passive and active noise cancellation (PNC and ANC), streamlined device-switching and fast case charging via USB type C.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jan 2021 02:00
HP's newest Tiger Lake-powered convertibles are finally here

CES 2021 | HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8 and HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 launched with Intel Tiger Lake CPUs, 5G connectivity, and more

HP has announced two new Intel Tiger Lake-powered convertibles; the HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8 and HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8. Both notebooks can be configured with up to 32GB of RAM, 2TB of solid-state storage, 4K screens, and a 78Wh battery. HP will tell us more about their prices as its January 2021 approaches.
Anil Satyanarayana, 11 Jan 2021 02:00
The HP Elite Folio will be available for purchase in February 2021

CES 2021 | The HP Elite Folio is HP's newest 2-in-1 notebook powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8cx chipset

HP has launched a new 2-in-1 notebook called the HP Elite Folio. Some of its key specifications include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx chipset, 13.5-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1280) IPS LCD panel, up to 16GB of RAM, 512GB of storage and 5G. It will be up for sale starting February 2021.
Anil Satyanarayana, 11 Jan 2021 02:00
HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 is touted to be the lightest 14-inch business laptop. (Image Source: HP)

CES 2021 | HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 is apparently the world's lightest 14-inch business laptop

HP has announced a new variant of the EliteBook 840 G8, the EliteBook 840 Aero G8. The 840 Aero G8 essentially sports the same specifications as the 840 G8 but weighs half a pound less making it the world's lightest 14-inch business laptop, according to HP.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 11 Jan 2021 02:00
HP 280 silent wireless mouse (Source: HP)

CES 2021 | HP unveils the 280 silent wireless mouse

The new HP 280 mouse comes with a battery life of up to 18 months, 90% less noise on the left and right buttons, as well as a reliable connection via the included 2.4 GHz wireless dongle. Only available in black, this accessory is designed to work with both Windows 7 or later and Mac OS 10.1 or higher.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Jan 2021 02:00
The HP Renew Travel Backpack is made from the equivalent of ten 16.9 oz recycled plastic bottles. All images via HP

CES 2021 | Schlep your silicon stuff in sustainable style with HP's Renew travel bags, made from up to 97% recycled material

HP announced two new bag options for conservation-minded commuters. The HP Renew Travel Backpack and Renew Travel Bag are made from 72% and 97% recycled material, respectively.
Sam Medley, 11 Jan 2021 02:00
Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 Laptop Review: Ultraportable workstation with a very bright 4K screen

83% Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 Laptop Review: Ultraportable workstation with a very bright 4K screen

Well-known laptop with a new screen. We are already familiar with the Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 even though this is the first time we have it in our hands. This may sound like a contradiction, however, we are familiar with all the aspects of the ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 except for one: The factory-calibrated UHD display that is supposed to be brighter than all other ThinkPad screens.
Intel Core i7-10510U, NVIDIA Quadro P520, 15.6", 1.8 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 10 Jan 2021 21:45
The alleged TUF Dash F15. (Source: Videocardz)

The Asus TUF Dash F15 laptop series with Tiger Lake-H 35 processors is on the way, according to a new leak

Videocardz now asserts that the first of a new series of Asus TUF machines called the Dash F15 will launch soon. This may be backed up with an image of this laptop from the SafetyKorea regulator. It is said to have a choice of Core i5 or i7 Tiger Lake-H 35 platforms, paired with either RTX 3060 or 3070 graphics.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jan 2021 18:04
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro is now available in an OLED variant as well. (Image Source: Lenovo)

CES 2021 | Lenovo announces an OLED version of the Yoga Slim 7i Pro with Intel Tiger Lake and NVIDIA GeForce MX450 graphics

Lenovo has announced an OLED variant of the Yoga Slim 7i Pro that was originally introduced last year. The Yoga Slim 7i Pro's OLED display comes in a 16:10 aspect ratio and offers a 90 Hz refresh rate with 100% DCI-P3 coverage and Dolby Vision HDR support. Powering the Evo-certified Yoga Slim 7i Pro is an Intel Tiger Lake processor and NVIDIA GeForce MX450 graphics.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 10 Jan 2021 15:22
The new ThinkReality A3 glasses. (Source: Lenovo)

CES 2021 | Lenovo introduces its new enterprise-grade ThinkReality A3 smart glasses

Lenovo has made an ambitious leap into the business end of AR glasses with the new ThinkReality A3s. Their lenses are 1080p displays for their potential mixed-reality (MR) or heads-up display content. They also have dual RGB cameras to orient this view, and come in smartphone- or laptop-tethered USB type C variants.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jan 2021 15:00
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano

Preview: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano vs. Apple MacBook Air M1

In 2008, we saw the fight between the original Apple MacBook Air and the Lenovo ThinkPad X300. Both devices were pulled out of regular envelopes, which was a revolution back then. Now, almost 13 years later, Lenovo once again launches a very compact 13-inhc notebook with the ThinkPad X1 Nano. Time for us to compare the two once again.
Andreas Osthoff, 10 Jan 2021 14:10
An LG display. (Source: LG)

LG reports record-breaking fourth-quarter profits for 2020

LG has seen revenues and operating profits in the last quarter of 2020 (4Q2020) higher than for any preceding final quarter in the OEM's history. Similarly, it has broken its operating-profit record for the whole of 2020. It made a total of ~US$57.9 billion in 2020, which kept its revenues above the $55 billion mark for four years running.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jan 2021 20:01
Asus ZenBook 14 UX435EG Review: A compact, mobile multimedia allrounder with an unnecessary touchscreen

84% Asus ZenBook 14 UX435EG Review: A compact, mobile multimedia allrounder with an unnecessary touchscreen

Up to date. In the ZenBook 14, Asus uses the current top technology: a Tiger Lake processor, GeForce MX450 graphics core, 16 GB of working memory (quad-channel mode), and Thunderbolt 4. A 63-Wh battery ensures a good battery life.
Intel Core i7-1165G7, NVIDIA GeForce MX450, 14", 1.3 kg
Sascha Mölck, 09 Jan 2021 17:32
Fujitsu Lifebook U9310X - 1 kg business convertible with LTE in review

86% Fujitsu Lifebook U9310X - 1 kg business convertible with LTE in review

Matt touchscreen and many ports. Fujitsu's Lifebook U9310X is an extremely light business convertible that offers a variety of ports despite its compact dimensions. Thanks to the integrated LTE modem, you are always connected to the Internet on the go.
Intel Core i5-10210U, UHD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 09 Jan 2021 15:06
The A17 TUF Gaming was spotted pairing a GeForce RTX 3070 with a Ryzen 7 5800H (Image source: ASUS)

Romanian retailer lists GeForce RTX 3070 and Ryzen 7 5800H-powered ASUS TUF laptop at sub-US$1700 price point

Altex, a retailer from Romania, recently listed an ASUS TUF Gaming A17 laptop model configured with the GeForce RTX 3070, alongside the Ryzen 7 5800H, for less than US$1700.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 08 Jan 2021 17:09
The new XPG XENIA Xe comes with a 15.6-inch FHD IPS touchscreen. (Image Source: XPG)

ADATA announces XPG XENIA Xe Ultrabook with Intel Tiger Lake-U CPUs

The new 15.6-inch XPG Xenia Xe ultrabooks can be powered by either an i7-1165G7 coupled with 16 GB of LPDDR4x-4266 RAM or an i5-1135G7 coupled with 8 GB of RAM. There is no dGPU option and the prices seem a bit spicy, but at least ADATA is including a touchscreen and 2x Thunderbolt 4 connectors.
Bogdan Solca, 08 Jan 2021 16:52
The Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 gets substantial winter discounts. (Image Source: Dell)

Deal | Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 with Core i7-1065G7, UHD+ display, 16 GB RAM, and 512 GB SSD gets a neat US$559 discount

Dell is running a slew of winter discounts on its official deals page. One of the more enticing deals in the list currently is that of the XPS 13 7390 2-in-1, which is now available at a neat US$559 discount. This gets you a machine powered by the Core i7-1065G7, UHD+ display, 16 GB RAM, and a 512 GB SSD.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 08 Jan 2021 15:41
The Ryzen 5000 mobile APUs could be officially announced in January at CES 2021. (Image source: AMD/PC Gamer)

Ryzen 7 5800U thin and light laptops should offer stellar single-core performance as AMD's Zen 3 APU scores higher than an Intel Core i9-10900K in CPU-Z

An AMD Ryzen 7 5800U has been delivering some curious results thanks to recently leaked CPU-Z and Cinebench benchmarks. Single-core and single-thread scores were incredible, to the point that the laptop Ryzen 7 5800U could even outscore a desktop Intel Core i9-10900K. However, there seemed to be an issue with the Cezanne APU’s multi-core performances.
Daniel R Deakin, 08 Jan 2021 11:04
The unique LG Wing is recognized at CES 2021. (Source: LG)

CES 2021 | The LG Wing and Velvet are honored in the CES 2021 Innovation Awards

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has announced a raft of Honorees and Best Of winners for its CES 2021 Innovation awards. The first category includes 8 smartphones, of which the LG Wing is a slightly obvious choice. Meanwhile, the Ryzen 5000 series has picked up one of the main prizes.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Jan 2021 01:20
NEC Lavie Mini PC is a Tiger Lake-powerd compact gaming handheld. (Image Source: Lenovo)

CES 2021 | Lenovo and NEC offer compact Tiger Lake devices — the Lavie Mini 8-inch handheld gaming PC and the Lavie Pro Mobile 13-inch ultrabook

Lenovo and NEC have teamed up to introduce new Tiger Lake devices in the Lavie range. The Lavie Mini is an 8-inch handheld gaming PC that comes with optional gaming controller and gaming dock accessories. The Lavie Pro Mobile is a 13.3-inch ultrabook that combines form and functionality without much compromise on the connectivity front.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 07 Jan 2021 23:41
There will be five LG Gram laptops for 2021. (Image source: LG)

CES 2021 | LG announces five Gram laptops for 2021 with 16:10 displays and convertible form factors

LG has delivered a few Gram-related surprises ahead of CES 2021. Not only will the company unveil new 14, 16 and 17-inch laptops next week, but it will unveil convertible 14 and 16-inch models. LG's new Gram lineup will all feature 16:10 displays and Intel Tiger Lake-U processors.
Alex Alderson, 07 Jan 2021 20:06
A lot of people remain out of pocket from the original Eve V venture. (Image source: Eve Distribution)

Missing Eve V refunds are reputed to exceed US$225,000

Eve has two products in the pipeline this year, four years on from the ill-fated release of the original Eve V. However, there are still concerns about missing refunds for orders placed over three years ago. At least US$225,000 is allegedly owed.
Alex Alderson, 07 Jan 2021 19:18
MSI has given the GF65 Thin an Ampere refresh while retaining Comet Lake-H processors. (Image source: MSI)

The new MSI GF65 Thin will rely on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Max-Q and the Core i7-10750H

MSI will be announcing new products on January 13, but it briefly listed new versions of the GF65 Thin on its website. The 15.6-inch gaming laptop will be available with at least the GeForce RTX 3060 Max-Q, along with up to an Intel Core i7-10750H processor. It seems that no AMD options will be available, though.
Alex Alderson, 07 Jan 2021 19:10
Lenovo IdeaPad 5G. (Image Source: Lenovo)

CES 2021 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5G promises untethered roaming and comes with a hands-free Alexa Show Mode

Lenovo has brought 5G connectivity to the IdeaPad series with the IdeaPad 5G. The IdeaPad 5G, which is also available in a 4G variant, is based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Compute Platform promising always-on connectivity and up to 20 hours battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5G also comes with Alexa Show Mode for hands-free, full screen interaction via voice commands.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 07 Jan 2021 16:38
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14-inch in Cloud Grey. The 16-inch model has a numpad. (Image Source: Lenovo)

CES 2021 | The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and 5i Pro are compelling media and light gaming machines with 2.5K 90/120Hz displays

While the Intel and AMD models share many of the same features, Lenovo uses the thermal headroom in the 16-inch IdeaPad 5 Pro to pair next-generation Ryzen and RTX chips. Users can switch between 60 Hz or higher 90 Hz (14-inch) and 120 Hz (16-inch) refresh rates on these 16:10 (2560 x 1600) displays.
Craig Ward, 07 Jan 2021 15:00
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 brings QLED to the family for the first time (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 brings QLED to the family for the first time

The high-end aluminum convertible Chromebook will launch before the end of the quarter for $549 USD in both Gray and Red color options. Samsung has yet to outsource its QLED panels to other OEMs.
Allen Ngo, 07 Jan 2021 15:00
The Mechrevo gaming laptop also comes with 32 GB RAM. (Image source: SMZDM)

AMD Ryzen 9 5900H in leaked Mechrevo laptop with GeForce RTX 30 GPU shows very promising synthetic benchmark improvements over Ryzen 9 4900HS and Intel Core i7-10875H

An AMD Ryzen 9 5900H APU has been tested on various synthetic benchmarks as part of a Mechrevo gaming laptop that also comes with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 GPU. The results for the Zen 3 Ryzen 9 5900H chip in Cinebench showed welcome generational performance improvements over fellow 8-core chips Ryzen 9 4900HS and Intel Core i7-10875H.
Daniel R Deakin, 07 Jan 2021 10:19
The Asus ROG Strix line consists of powerful gaming laptops for "esports and core gaming". (Image source: Asus)

Asus ROG Strix laptops consisting of AMD Ryzen 7 5800H with Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 and Ryzen 9 5900HX with GeForce RTX 3080 impress in Geekbench OpenCL

A couple of Asus ROG Strix laptops have been spotted being tested on Geekbench and both featured potent Ryzen 5000/GeForce RTX 30 series combinations. A Ryzen 7 5800H was paired off with a GeForce RTX 3070 while an AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX teamed up with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 mobile GPU. The OpenCL scores in both tests were outstanding.
Daniel R Deakin, 07 Jan 2021 06:51
Aorus 15P WB in review: Compact gaming powerhouse offers very good battery life

Gigabyte focuses on the essentials with the Aorus 15P WB gaming laptop.

The Aorus 15P WB brings all modern computer games smoothly onto the screen (Full HD, IPS, 144 Hz). In addition, there's an NVMe SSD, 16 GB of RAM (dual-channel mode), and very good battery life.
Sascha Mölck, 07 Jan 2021 05:56
Lenovo improves the performance of the ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen3, but we would like to see a bigger update with AMD Ryzen

Lenovo improves the performance of the ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen3, but we would like to see a bigger update with AMD Ryzen

Lenovo has improved the CPU performance of the current ThinkPad X1 Extreme, but the Intel CPU is still inferior to AMD's current processors. The X1 Extreme Gen3 is a very good multimedia laptop and we especially like the excellent keyboard, but there is still room for improvements for upcoming iterations.
Andreas Osthoff, 06 Jan 2021 22:10
The RTX 3080 mobile GPUs might get as many as 10 subvariants. (Image Source: TechPowerUP)

Nvidia mobile RTX 3080 Max-P versus Max-Q: specs and estimated performance

The RTX 3080 Max-P would only be a few percent faster than the RTX 3060 Ti desktop GPU, since it appears to be limited to 115 W TGP by default. On the other hand, the 80 W RTX 3080 Max-Q would be as fast as the GTX 1080 Ti desktop model, and 74% slower than the RTX 3080 desktop GPU.
Bogdan Solca, 06 Jan 2021 16:56
The inclusion of the outdated GTX 1650 GPUs suggests prices in the $700-800 range. (Image Source: Acer)

Acer reveals two Nitro 5 budget gaming laptops with Intel Tiger Lake-H35 CPUs

These budget models feature the unannounced i7-11370H and i7-11300H Intel CPUs that should be unveiled at CES next week. Configurations seem solid for what looks like $700-800 laptops, except maybe the GTX 1650 GPUs could have been replaced with the RTX 2060.
Bogdan Solca, 06 Jan 2021 16:18
First Core i7-1185G7 benchmarks just barely outperform the Core i7-1165G7, if at all (Image source: Intel)

First Core i7-1185G7 benchmarks just barely outperform the Core i7-1165G7, if at all

If a laptop is giving you the option between a Core i7-1165G7 or Core i7-1185G7, then you may as well save some money and go with the Core i7-1165G7. Spending more on the Core i7-1185G7 will give only marginal performance benefits and sometimes even none at all depending on the system.
Allen Ngo, 06 Jan 2021 08:26
A possible Intel GPU roadmap. (Source: Intel via VideoCardz)

Intel DG2: new leaks may confirm 128 and 512 EU variants

DG2 refers to second-gen discrete graphics solutions from Intel, said to launch in the first half of 2021 (1H2021) at the earliest. It is rumored to have an increased execution unit (EU) count compared to its Xe Max predecessor. According to code allegedly found in a new driver from the OEM, this may indeed be the case.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Jan 2021 17:56
Dell kills off its TrackPoint on the new Latitude 5320, Latitude 5420 & Latitude 5520

CES 2021 | Dell kills off its TrackPoint on the new Latitude 5320, Latitude 5420 & Latitude 5520

Dell's new business mid-rangers have a brand new design as well as Intel Tiger Lake. There are many changes happening for the new Dell Latitude 5320, Latitude 5420 and Latitude 5520. One is especially interesting: Dell is getting rid of its equivalent to the ThinkPad TrackPoint.
Benjamin Herzig, 05 Jan 2021 15:00
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