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Navi 23 and Navi 24 mobile GPUs are expected to sport a sub-100 W TGP. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD Navi 23 and Navi 24 mobile GPUs with sub-100 W TGP targets reportedly being readied

AMD could be offering several Navi 23 and Navi 24 mobile GPUs with a sub-100 W TGP target to power gaming laptops next year. Navi 23 may be offered in three TGP variants topping at 90 W while Navi 24 will come in two SKUs — one with a cTGP up to 50 W and another, a low-power variant at 25 W TGP.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 05 Dec 2020 13:23

We may see a good number of laptops powered by AMD Zen 3 APUs and NVIDIA RTX 30 Ampere mobile in 2021. (Image Source: AMD)

Powerful AMD gaming and creator laptops on the anvil: Asus Zephyrus SKUs powered by Ryzen 9 5900HX, Ryzen 9 5900HS and NVIDIA RTX 3080, RTX 3070, RTX 3060 Max-Q, and Quadro RTX 3000 GPUs get listed

Several Asus ROG Zephyrus configurations powered by AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS and 5900HX APUs have surfaced online. The 5900HX could be an unlocked overclockable variant of the 5900H. The configs also list NVIDIA's upcoming mobile RTX 30 Ampere GPUs including the mobile RTX 3080, RTX 3070, and RTX 3060 Max-Q along with a Quadro RTX 3000 SKU.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 05 Dec 2020 12:10

The next Surface Laptop promises excellent performance thanks to AMD Renoir APUs. (Image Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 powered by AMD Renoir Surface Edition shows up on Geekbench with 2x the multi-core performance compared to Picasso, Surface Pro 8 powered by Core i7-1185G7 also seen

Geekbench entries pertaining to upcoming Microsoft Surface products have surfaced online. The Surface Laptop 4 is expected to be powered by an AMD Ryzen Renoir custom APU and the scores seem to reflect the improved performance compared to the previous generation. An entry for a likely Surface Pro 8 device powered by the Core i7-1185G7 is also seen.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 05 Dec 2020 09:21

The Yoga 9i is Lenovo's fastest 14-inch convertible to date all because of Tiger Lake

Even the least expensive 11th gen Core i5 Yoga 9i 14 can outperform the priciest older Yoga C940 14 with the 10th gen Core i7. Intel has been steadily upping its integrated graphics game which has allowed even small convertible laptops like the Yoga 9i to run popular titles at decent frame rates.

Allen Ngo, 05 Dec 2020 00:12

CES 2021: registrations for this all-digital tech expo are now open

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has announced that the upcoming 100% virtual version of its flagship conference is now taking registrations. They include a special reduced price from now until January 4, 2021. The actual digital show itself starts on the 11th of that month.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Dec 2020 17:44

Latest MSI GS66 sale is down to $1200 USD with 10th gen Core i7, GeForce RTX 2060 graphics, and 144 Hz display (Source: Best Buy)

Deal | Ultrathin MSI GS66 is down to $1200 USD with 10th gen Core i7, GeForce RTX 2060 graphics, and 144 Hz display

Unlike the thicker, cheaper and more budget-oriented MSI GP, GF or GL series, the MSI GS series is home to the company's flagship ultrathin gaming models akin to the Razer Blade series. Such models always retail for high prices at launch, but this deal is the cheapest yet for one of MSI's most visually appealing gaming laptops.

Allen Ngo, 03 Dec 2020 20:41

The new 14-inch laptops weigh only 1.45 Kg. (Image Source: Schenker)

Schenker-XMG launches Core 14 and Media 14 compact budget gaming laptops with Intel Tiger Lake CPUs

The new 14-inch models come in a slim 1.45 Kg case and can be equipped with either the Core i5-1135G7 or the i7-1165G7 Tiger Lake CPUs integrating the Iris Xe GPU with 96 EUs. There is also an Nvidia GTX 1650 dGPU for more demanding games. Users can customize the laptops with up to 64 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM and up to 2 TB of NVMe PCie 4.0 SSD storage.

Bogdan Solca, 03 Dec 2020 19:20

Sharkoon Light² S lightweight gaming mouse (Source: Sharkoon)

Sharkoon unveils the Light² S lightweight optical gaming mouse

The new Sharkoon lightweight gaming mouse joins the existing Light² products by adding the "S" to the 100 and 200 which have been around for a while. Its highlights include a honeycomb structure that allows it to weigh just 78 grams, a 6,200 DPI optical sensor, eight customizable buttons, as well as an ambidextrous design.

Codrut Nistor, 03 Dec 2020 18:53

Judging by past releases, the Ryzen 5000H series may be launched in the second quarter of 2021. (Image Source: PhoneMantra)

AMD's Ryzen 7 5800H mobile APU with Zen3 cores makes its first appearance in Geekbench

The test results are irrelevant due to the processor being locked at low frequencies, but we do get to see how the upcoming Cezanne APU differs from the Renoir predecessor spec-wise. It looks like the base clocks are receiving a 300 MHz bump and we might see a similar bump for the boost clocks. Furthermore, the L3 cache was doubled from 8 MB to 16 MB.

Bogdan Solca, 03 Dec 2020 15:17

Practical Accell Air USB-C and HDMI docking station works on both laptops and select Android smartphones (Source: Accell)

Practical Accell Air USB-C and HDMI docking station works on both laptops and select Android smartphones for $99 USD

The pocket-sized dock is compatible with MacOS, ChromeOS, Windows, and Android and it includes a one-year manufacturer warranty.

Allen Ngo, 02 Dec 2020 23:24

Deal | AMD Ryzen 9 Asus Zephyrus G14 keeps getting discounted, now down to just $1200 USD for Core i9 level of performance

One of AMD's fastest mobile CPUs can only be found on a select few laptops. Thankfully, these same laptops are frequently on sale to be much cheaper than their Intel equivalents.

Allen Ngo, 02 Dec 2020 20:09

The new Gx1 Pro is the first mini laptop to feature an FHD touchscreen. (Image Source: One-Netbook)

One-Netbook upgrades the Gx1 Pro portable console/laptop with Tiger Lake Core i7-1160G7 CPUs and 7-inch FHD screen

The latest iteration of the Gx1 Pro portable console that doubles as a mini laptop is the first to include an FHD touchscreen. It also gets a CPU upgrade with the Tiger Lake i7-1160G7 quad-core that integrates a 96 EU Xe iGPU, plus it comes with two detachable controllers and two Thunderbolt 4 connectors.

Bogdan Solca, 02 Dec 2020 15:01

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 for students and home users down to just $499 this week to be its cheapest ever

Deal | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 for students and home users down to just $499 USD this week to be its cheapest ever

The laptop sports a sleek and smooth aluminum design that looks and feels way better than any HP Pavilion or Dell Inspiron for the same price.

Allen Ngo, 01 Dec 2020 20:44

Lenovo debuts the Legion 5 in India. (Source: Twitter)

Lenovo releases the Legion 5 with a Ryzen 5 4600H processor to the Indian market

The Legion 5 (AMD) has Renoir-based processors and an up to 144 hertz (Hz) FHD display. It is now on the OEM's Indian-division webstore, although not in its top Ryzen 7 4800H-powered SKU. It goes for a price translating to ~US$1408, although a coupon brings this price down by about $400.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Dec 2020 20:36

The gaming market may stay quite healthy until at least 2025. (Source: Sony)

The gaming market is now estimated to be worth over US$256 billion by 2025

The latest market research reports on gaming worldwide indicate that this space has grown to about US$159 billion in 2020. Furthermore, this value is thought to grow to US$256.97 billion over the next 5 years. This may be influenced by factors that include cloud gaming, the rise of e-sports and the increased importance of in-place entertainments.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Dec 2020 16:13

HP Pavilion Gaming 15 with AMD Ryzen 5 and GeForce GTX 1650 graphics is now more affordable than ever at just $450 USD (Source: Best Buy)

Deal | Get a GeForce GTX 1650 laptop for just $450 in this HP Pavilion Gaming 15 sale

RAM and storage may be low, but the performance-per-dollar for this deal is insane no matter how you spin it. $450 for a decent 1080p gaming laptop will appeal to a lot of budget and casual gamers.

Allen Ngo, 01 Dec 2020 01:23

The best Cyber Monday laptop deals are here. (Image via Pixabay)

Deal | The 10 best laptop deals for Cyber Monday — Great hardware with enticing discounts

Cyber Monday sales are live and promise some of the best discounts of the year. We list the 10 best laptop deals you can snag right now that promise a great feature set and performance to boot, for a steal.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 30 Nov 2020 12:30

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano with 16:10 screen goes on sale in the USA

Two months after announcement, the compact 16:10 ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 is finally orderable in the USA. As usual with Lenovo ThinkPads, pricing is higher than originally announced, as the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano is not discounted yet.

Benjamin Herzig, 30 Nov 2020 12:25

2020 HP Spectre x360 13 with 11th gen Core i5 CPU, Xe graphics, 1080p touchscreen, and 8 GB of RAM down to $760 USD (Image source: HP)

Deal | 2020 HP Spectre x360 13 with 11th gen Core i5 CPU, Xe graphics, 1080p touchscreen, and 8 GB of RAM down to $760 USD

Unlike the low-end Pavilion series or mid-range Envy series, the high-end Spectre series is home to some of HP's most luxurious consumer laptops. The latest model is down to affordable levels for the Holiday shopping season even if it's just the base configuration.

Allen Ngo, 30 Nov 2020 00:49

Medion Erazer Beast X10 (Tongfang GM7MPHP) in review: Stable, slim, compact gaming laptop with good battery life

The Medion Erazer Beast X10 offers plenty of gaming power, a sober look, and a good level of features

The compact Erazer Beast X10 brings all the latest computer games smoothly onto the 17.3-inch matte screen (Full HD, IPS, 144 Hz). The gaming laptop also scores points with 32 GB of RAM (dual-channel mode), room for two NVMe SSDs, and good battery life.

Sascha Mölck, 29 Nov 2020 20:36

Lenovo's ThinkPad E15 Gen.2 AMD offers a more compact design and a lot more performance

The ThinkPad E15 Gen.2 features a new more compact design and offers more performance thanks to an AMD CPU. The IPS display is still very dim and the underside still gets very hot under load.

Andreas Osthoff, 29 Nov 2020 16:05

Latest Lenovo ThinkPad X13 is down to $690 USD right now with 3rd gen AMD Ryzen 5 4650U CPU (Source: Lenovo)

Deal | Latest Lenovo ThinkPad X13 is down to $690 USD right now with 3rd gen AMD Ryzen 5 4650U CPU

Instead of paying budget prices for budget laptops, users might want to consider paying just a bit more for higher quality and longer-lasting models. One of Lenovo's flagship AMD ThinkPad business laptops is down to affordable levels without needing to sacrifice processor performance.

Allen Ngo, 28 Nov 2020 20:52

Lenovo IdeaPad S540 13-inch: AMD Ryzen ensures a very good rating despite cut corners

We have taken a look at the 13.3-inch subnotebook Lenovo IdeaPad S540. We were once again surprised by the currently outstanding performance of the Ryzen processors. Thanks to this, the laptop received a very good rating despite the manufacturer having cut a few cut corners.

Christian Hintze, 28 Nov 2020 13:34

Apple is offering gift cards or discounts with its Black Friday through Cyber Monday event. (Image source: Apple)

Deal | Apple gift card giveaway Black Friday through Cyber Monday: US$150/£120/€150 with a MacBook Pro 16 purchase or US$50/£40/€50 with an iPhone 11

Apple is running a gift card giveaway Black Friday through Cyber Monday. Qualifying purchases will see the buyer rewarded with a card worth from US$25/£20/€25 up to US$150/£120/€150. The deal includes many major Apple products such as the iPhone 11 and iPhone SE, the iPad Pro, Beats headphones, and even the premium MacBook Pro 16.

Daniel R Deakin, 28 Nov 2020 07:44

Cyberpunk 2077 may still run well on older systems. (Source: CD Projekt Red)

The Cyberpunk 2077 experience on the PS4 or Xbox One is slated to be "surprisingly good" by CD Projekt Red CEO

CD Projekt Red has just held its third-quarter earnings call for 2020, during which its president and joint CEO Adam Kiciński fielded various questions, many of which were about the upcoming title Cyberpunk 2077. One of them may also have been on the minds of those who still own "non-Pro" PlayStation 4 or Xbox consoles.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Nov 2020 23:09

The Core i7-1180G7 will feature in machines like the ThinkPad X1 Nano. (Image source: Intel)

Intel Core i7-1180G7 debuts on Geekbench with a 4.59 GHz boost clock and impressive performance for a 15 W UP4 Tiger Lake processor

The Intel Core i7-1180G7 has reared its head on Geekbench. The 15 W and UP4 Tiger Lake processor stands up well to the more powerful UP3 series like the Core i7-1165G7 and Core i7-1185G7, while maintaining a healthy lead over the Core i7-1160G7. The Core i7-1180G7 recorded a boost clock speed of 4.59 GHz, too.

Alex Alderson, 27 Nov 2020 01:21

The next Surface hardware refresh may well be a disappointing one. (Image source: Microsoft)

Leaked Surface Laptop 4 and Surface Pro 8 pictures confirm last-generation designs but new AMD Ryzen APUs are headed to Microsoft's laptop

The first sighting of the Surface Laptop 4 has appeared, as has another of the Surface Pro 8. This time, the two devices have appeared on the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards, confirming their designs and model numbers. Microsoft is expected to announce the Surface Laptop 4 and Surface Pro 8 early next year with Tiger Lake chipsets.

Alex Alderson, 26 Nov 2020 21:05

Super-cheap Gateway Ultra Slim 14 comes with a Ryzen 3 3200U CPU, 1080p display, USB-C, and 4 GB of RAM for just $280 USD (Source: Walmart)

Deal | Super-cheap Gateway Ultra Slim 14 comes with a Ryzen 3 3200U CPU, 1080p display, USB-C, and 4 GB of RAM for just $280 USD

The subnotebook should feel right at home for multimedia playback, classrooms, browsing, emailing, and the occasional travel especially since it doesn't rely on slower Intel Atom or Celeron solutions.

Allen Ngo, 26 Nov 2020 18:50

1440p could become the new standard resolution for gaming laptops in the next couple of years. (Image Source: Jarrod's Tech)

XMG announces NEO 15/17 gaming laptops with 1440p 165 Hz screens, includes Black Friday promotion

XMG's NEO 15/17 models now come with 1440p 165 Hz screen options, and for a limited time, these versions can be pre-ordered at as low as 1581 Euro and 1503 Euro, respectively. The 1440p panels from BOE require at least an RTX 2070 Super GPU, but do not expect to hit 165 fps in too many new games.

Bogdan Solca, 26 Nov 2020 16:18

Gigabyte Aorus 5 with 10th gen Core i7, 144 Hz display, GeForce RTX 2060, 16 GB DDR4 RAM, and 512 GB NVMe SSD down to $1050 after rebates (Source: Newegg)

Deal | Gigabyte Aorus 5 with 10th gen Core i7, 144 Hz display, GeForce RTX 2060, 16 GB DDR4 RAM, and 512 GB NVMe SSD down to $1050 after rebates

$1000 can get you pretty far this holiday season when it comes to gaming laptops. If you're willing to go through the hassle of rebates, then this 15.6-inch Aorus 5 will be a strong contender.

Allen Ngo, 26 Nov 2020 01:21

The ThinkPad X1 Fold is a mighty expensive machine, considering its drawbacks. (Image source: Lenovo)

Initial reviews show the limitations of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold has received its first reviews, a full eighteen months after the company showcased a prototype. However, early tests have highlighted performance issues with its Intel Lakefield processor and the limitations of its foldable form factor. The ThinkPad X1 Fold starts at US$2,499.

Alex Alderson, 25 Nov 2020 20:25

An example of a TSMC fab. (Source: TSMC)

TSMC holds an opening ceremony for its 3nm production facility

The Taiwanese Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has reportedly held a ribbon-cutting event for a new fabrication unit dedicated to the production of 3 nanometer (nm) chips. They are the basis for next-gen processors in which companies such as Intel may have already expressed an interest.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Nov 2020 18:04

AMD Ryzen 7 5800U mobile APU with Zen3 cores pops up on Geekbench, shows good single-core improvements

The new Zen3 cores from the upcoming Ryzen 5000 mobile APUs seem to be more proficient at single-core tasks, as the Ryzen 7 5800U shows 20% higher single-core scores compared to the Ryzen 7 5700U model that integrates Zen2 cores. However, the Zen3 cores do not offer any significant benefits in multi-core tests, with only 2.6% performance uplift.

Bogdan Solca, 25 Nov 2020 17:10

Schenker's VISION 15 is based on Intel's NUC M15 platform. (Image Source: Schenker)

Schenker announces VISION 15 Intel EVO laptops with Tiger Lake CPUs

The new VISION 15 laptops will be available for pre-orders in early December for 1,499 Euro and up. Highlights include a thin and light case, 15.6-inch IPS FHD touchscreen, i7-1165G7 CPUs with Xe iGPUs, 16 GB of LPDDR4x-4266 RAM, PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD storage and 2x Thundebolt 4 connectors.

Bogdan Solca, 25 Nov 2020 16:23

The Apple M1 might soon be joined by a potential M1X SoC. (Image source: Apple/Domus)

Alleged Apple M1X SoC in upcoming MacBook Pro 16 ready to outcore and outscore its M1 ARM-based relative

The Apple M1 SoC has just been launched and there are already rumors about another ARM-based chip coming out of the Cupertino company soon. The part has been tentatively called the M1X although the name is yet to be confirmed. The Apple M1X will apparently bring more CPU cores to the 2021 MacBook Pro 16 than the M1 chip could.

Daniel R Deakin, 25 Nov 2020 11:24

The new MacBook Air with Apple M1 SoC costs from US$999. (Image source: Apple)

ARM-based M1 in MacBook Air destroys AnTuTu benchmark and all the Apple silicon can go home now

The ARM-based Apple M1 chip has made a star turn appearance on the AnTuTu benchmark as the key component in a MacBook Air. The M1 managed to rack up way over one million points, leaving the Apple silicon, including the A12Z Bionic in the iPad Pro 4 and the performance-friendly A14 in the iPad Air (2020), trailing far behind.

Daniel R Deakin, 25 Nov 2020 10:17

Dell Inspiron 15 5505 with the latest AMD Ryzen 5 4500U CPU and 1080p display is now down to $490 USD (Source: Dell)

Deal | Budget Dell Inspiron 15 5505 with the latest AMD Ryzen 5 4500U CPU, 256 GB NVMe SSD, and 1080p display is now down to $490 USD

Down from its original launch price of $630 USD, the Inspiron 15 5505 is our next Holiday highlight sale because of its fast processor performance relative to the low asking price. This is Dell's latest budget laptop that should easily outperform any other in its sub $500 range.

Allen Ngo, 25 Nov 2020 04:35

NVIDIA RTX 3000 GPUs will reputedly land in laptop form from January 2021. (Image source: NVIDIA)

Laptops with NVIDIA RTX 3000 GPUs and AMD Ryzen 5000H APUs to arrive in 1H 2021 from as little as US$999

NVIDIA's next-generation mobile GPUs will be arriving from January 2021 and with AMD Ryzen 5000H series APUs, according to a new report. Apparently, NVIDIA has targeted a starting price of US$999 for RTX 3060-powered laptops and US$1,299 for RTX 3070 ones. Meanwhile, the RTX 3080 laptops will start at US$1,999. Intel Tiger Lake-H laptops with NVIDIA GPUs will be available, too.

Alex Alderson, 24 Nov 2020 19:40