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HP ProBook 430 G7 does not have many new features

HP has released a new affordable office laptop, the ProBook 430 G7. However, there is not a whole lot new in this device. One new feature is the processor, but it disappoints in our review.

Benjamin Herzig, 25 May 2020 16:32

An example of what PacketMon can do. (Source: Microsoft)

The Windows 10 May 2020 update will have enhanced network diagnostics

Microsoft has announced that the latest stable upgrade to the Windows 10 OS will have an "enhanced" form of Packet Monitor. This is an extensive diagnostic tool that can detect, log and export packet drops in a network. Therefore,...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 May 2020 20:39

The AX1650 is one of Killer's latest products. (Source: Intel)

Intel buys Rivet Networks, the maker of Killer Wi-Fi

Intel has announced that it has acquired Rivet Networks, a company best known for its Killer brand of connectivity modules. The silicon giant asserts that this move will enhance its standing as a proponent of Wi-Fi standardization...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 May 2020 21:59

RTX-based gaming laptops may be getting more popular. (Source: Lenovo)

The gaming laptop sector of NVIDIA's business is booming

NVIDIA's latest financial report indicates that notebooks now account for 30% of its gaming-related business. The company's chief financial officer (CFO), Collette Kress, attributes this success in part to increased demand for the...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 May 2020 18:51

The new Dell XPS 15's battery is rated for 300 cycles, and apparently that's ok

Dell recently updated the 15-inch XPS variant with the 9500 for 2020. It incorporates some changes that may be welcome, although its battery capacity is reduced compared to its predecessors. A consumer has noticed that it is also ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 May 2020 17:55

We may not see AMD HEDT and mainstream desktop Ryzen CPUs next year. (Image Source: AMD)

Rumor | Roadmap enlists AMD processor codenames expected till 2022; No hint of AMD Ryzen desktop CPUs indicated for 2021, but will ARM K12 be revived?

Famous leakster Komachi has enlisted a list of AMD processors across all segments that are expected to launch till 2022. The roadmap offers a great deal of info on what can be expected this year including Threadripper 4000 and Ryz...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 May 2020 17:35

The AMD Ryzen 4000-powered Dell G5 15 Special Edition gaming laptop. (Image source: Dell)

AMD Ryzen 4000-based Dell G5 15 Special Edition gaming laptops available to buy - Ryzen 9 4900H model still MIA but a 120 Hz display option is coming in August

The new AMD Ryzen 4000-powered Dell G5 15 Special Edition gaming laptop can now be purchased from the OEM’s online store. However, the 8-core, 16-thread Ryzen 9 4900H APU is still missing from the lineup. AMD executive Frank Azor ...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 May 2020 17:30

The HP Envy x360 laptop 15z-ds100 is a versatile device that comes with a Ryzen 4000 APU. (Image source: HP)

Deal | Latest HP Envy x360 laptops with Ryzen 4000 Renoir APUs already discounted: US$649.99 for Ryzen 3 4300U model and US$50 also off the Ryzen 7 4700U variants

HP is currently offering a tantalizing AMD Ryzen 4000 deal as part of its Memorial Day sale. Various HP Envy x360 15 laptops with the new Renoir APUs have been discounted by US$50, meaning smart shoppers can pick up a powerful AMD...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 May 2020 16:22

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s, X13, L14, L15 & T15 are now available in the US – with Intel Comet Lake

Lenovo's mainstream 2020 ThinkPads are available for purchase in the US now. This includes the T, X and L series with models like the ThinkPad T14, ThinkPad X13 and ThinkPad L14. However, only the Intel models are available as of ...

Benjamin Herzig, 23 May 2020 11:12

Here are all the differences between the 2019 and 2020 Razer Blade 15 options in one table (Image source: Razer)

Here are all the differences between the 2019 and 2020 Razer Blade 15 models in one table

Base Model or Advanced Model? Razer Blade 15 laptops look so much alike that they can be difficult to tell apart. Our table below summarizes all the physical differences between the latest models currently available.

Allen Ngo, 23 May 2020 09:10

The ThinkPad E490 with the Radeon GPU is much faster, but also gets very hot

The affordable business laptop Lenovo ThinkPad E490 is also available with a dedicated graphics card. The GPU performance is obviously much higher, but the dGPU is a bit too much for the cooling solution.

Andreas Osthoff, 23 May 2020 00:48

Xiaomi will release the RedmiBook 16 on May 26. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi RedmiBook 16: Ryzen 4000 Renoir processors to deliver up to 60% better performance for compact 16.1-inch laptop

Arriving on May 26, the RedmiBook 16 will feature a 16.1-inch display with a 90% screen-to-body ratio and minute bezels. Xiaomi is promising up to 60% improved performance for the RedmiBook 16 too, which is expected to come with u...

Alex Alderson, 22 May 2020 21:17

Ultra portable but fairly expensive: The Asus ExpertBook B9450FA

Asus ExpertBook B9: Ultra light comes at a price

Low weight and long battery life are important factors when determining the portability of a device. The Asus ExpertBook B9450FA offers both in an excellent combination - but this advantage comes at a price.

Mike Wobker, 22 May 2020 17:10

The Ryzen 4000-powered RedmiBook laptops will have a specific gaming mode. (Image source: Weibo)

RedmiBook laptops teased by Lu Weibing: Three CPU modes revealed in promo image and AMD Ryzen 4000 officially confirmed

Redmi boss Lu Weibing has been promoting the upcoming RedmiBook laptops on Weibo. The Xiaomi executive revealed that the laptops will have three CPU modes for optimum performance in different scenarios. He also confirmed the new R...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 May 2020 14:26

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 with Ryzen 7 4700U is now available in the US. (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 laptop with AMD Ryzen 7 4700U now available from US$899.99 - other markets will have to wait a bit longer for the Ryzen 4000 Yoga Slim 7

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 laptop with AMD Ryzen 7 4700U processor is finally available at the OEM’s US site, with prices starting from US$899.99. However, expectant users in other markets, where the device is called the Yoga Slim ...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 May 2020 13:27

Short Review: Nvidia Max-Q Dynamic Boost

Quick Fix. While Nvidia's new Super GPUs are mostly identical to their respective predecessors the Max-Q variants have a nice surprise up their sleeve: Dynamic Boost. We took a closer look at this feature with the Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED.

Florian Glaser, 22 May 2020 03:32

The 2020 Razer Blade Pro 17 offers factory calibrated displays. (Image Source: Razer)

Razer Blade Pro 17 now available with Intel Core i7-10875H, Max-Q versions of NVIDIA RTX 2070 and RTX 2080 Super, and a 300 Hz FHD panel

Razer has announced a refresh to its Blade Pro 17 gaming laptop. The 2020 refresh of the Blade Pro 17 now offers an Intel 10th gen Comet Lake-H Core i7-10875H CPU, RTX 2070 Max-Q and RTX 2080 Max-Q GPU options, and a 300 Hz refres...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 21 May 2020 17:16

Genuine mistake? The RedmiBook 14 Pro looks like a MacBook. (Image source: aliexpress)

RedmiBook Pro in disguise? Xiaomi executives caught preparing Redmi 10X promo material on Apple MacBook Pro

Xiaomi executives Lu Weibing and Wang Teng Thomas have revealed that they have been using an Apple MacBook Pro to go over marketing material for the upcoming Redmi 10X smartphone. It seems the Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro laptop just does...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 May 2020 16:23

Will the Clevo chassis keep the i9-10900K beast cool enough? (Image Source: Origin PC)

Origin PC adds Intel i9-10900K desktop-grade CPU options to its New EON17-X and NS-17 laptops

We've been hearing that the i9-10900K needs really good water cooling solutions, so the inclusion of suck chips inside Origin PC's latest EON17-X and NS-17 models is quite the bold endeavor. The powerful CPUs can be coupled with a...

Bogdan Solca, 21 May 2020 15:45

The Dell Inspiron 15 7501 laptop features new Comet Lake SoCs from Intel. (Image source: Dell)

Dell Inspiron 15 7000 laptop series receives Intel Comet Lake refresh but still no room for AMD Ryzen 4000 APUs

Dell has been updating some of its country-specific online stores with refreshed Inspiron 15 7000 series laptops. The Dell Inspiron 15 7501 has attractive configuration options that include Intel Comet Lake SoCs and Nvidia GeForce...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 May 2020 15:37

Aorus 17G: Mechanical keyboard meets great battery life

Gaming laptops with good battery life are rare. Notebooks with mechanical keyboards are even rarer. The Gigabyte Aorus 17G manages to merge both elements in a single chassis.

Florian Glaser, 20 May 2020 19:29

Eluktronics, Mechrevo and XMG are using the same chassis for their latest gaming laptops. (Image source: JD.com)

Eluktronics, Mechrevo and XMG announce 15.6-inch and 17.3-inch AMD Ryzen 7 4800H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 white label gaming laptops with up to 144 Hz displays

Multiple manufacturers are bringing white label AMD Ryzen 7 4800H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 gaming laptops to the party. Featuring up to 144 Hz displays, the 15.6-inch and 17.3-inch gaming laptops are relatively compact too.

Alex Alderson, 20 May 2020 19:02

The separate wireless game controller can be attached on each side of the mini laptop. (Source: One-Netbook)

One-Netbook One-GX 1Pro 7-inch laptop powered by Intel Tiger Lake-Y CPUs gets leaked specs, scheduled to go up for pre-orders on May 30

Unlike the GPD Win Max models that come with Intel Ice Lake CPUs, One-Netbook's One-GX1 mini laptops are supposed to be powered by Tiger Lake-Y CPUs, but these chips do not have a clear release date as of now, so, even though the ...

Bogdan Solca, 20 May 2020 15:53

The Xiaomi RedmiBook series will be receiving Ryzen 4000 Renoir upgrades. (Image source: Xiaomi)

3DMark confirms up to AMD Ryzen 7 4700U, 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD for the Xiaomi RedmiBook 13, RedmiBook 14S, and RedmiBook 16

3DMark has confirmed that Xiaomi will be offering the RedmiBook 13, RedmiBook 14S, and RedmiBook 16 with an AMD Ryzen 7 4700U processor. Also available with the Ryzen 5 4500U, all models will come with at least 16 GB of RAM and a ...

Alex Alderson, 20 May 2020 15:22

The latest SD Express 8.0 specs allow for transfer speeds of up to 4 GB/s. (Image Source: thanhnien.vn)

SD Express 8.0 specs released, 4 GB/s transfer speeds now possible for SD cards

The updated specs allow transfer speeds of up to 4 GB/s, which is essentially half of what computer PCIe NVMe SSDs can achieve, since the SD cards are only limited to X2 lanes instead of X4. Nevertheless, with the new version, upc...

Bogdan Solca, 20 May 2020 15:19

New AMD Ryzen 4000-based Dell Inspiron 14 7000 2-in-1 laptops are now available. (Image source: Dell)

Latest AMD Ryzen 4000 laptops now available from Dell: New Inspiron 14 7000 2-in-1 - lower prices but still less power than the Intel alternatives

The latest device from Dell to feature new AMD Ryzen 4000 APUs is the Inspiron 14 7000 2-in-1 laptop. The convertible can be configured with either a Ryzen 5 4500U or Ryzen 7 4700U processor. Although the prices for the Ryzen 4000...

Daniel R Deakin, 20 May 2020 12:56

IFA 2020 will go ahead, but not as normal. (Source: IFA)

IFA 2020 will take place live in Berlin, just not as we know it

A number of annual conferences and showcases have had to either shut down or move online from their traditional real-world venues in 2020. IFA has just announced that its own flagship expo is not to be among them. However, due to ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 May 2020 19:50

The Mechrevo Code 01. (Image source: @Olrak29_)

Budget AMD Ryzen 7 4800H laptops are coming with up to 91 Wh batteries, 100% sRGB displays and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GPU

Mechrevo has confirmed that multiple budget Ryzen 7 4800H gaming laptops should be hitting the market later this year. Featuring up to 91 Wh batteries, 100% sRGB displays and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GPU, the devices may arrive ...

Alex Alderson, 19 May 2020 18:33

Dell announces new 2020 Latitude business laptop lineup, including new Latitude 9410

The 2020 Dell Latitude lineup is here. Dell's business laptop lineup sports the newest Comet Lake processors with vPro and updated designs.

Benjamin Herzig, 19 May 2020 16:00

New 2020 Dell Precision 5000: A dramatic redesign & a completely new form-factor

Dell Precision 5550 & 5750: First no-bezel 17 inch workstation from Dell

Dells 2020 Precision lineup is here and it is a big one: Dell is not only upgrading its mobile workstation laptops with the latest processors, it's also fundamentally redesigning many of the models. That includes the thin Dell Pre...

Benjamin Herzig, 19 May 2020 16:00

Remodeled mobile workstations Dell Precision 7550 & 7750 have been announced

Remodeled full-fat workstations Dell Precision 7550 & 7750 have been announced

The traditional Dell Precision mobile workstation line receives a big refresh this year, as both the Dell Precision 15 7550 and Dell Precision 17 7750 feature completely reworked designs. Different from their slimmer Precision 500...

Benjamin Herzig, 19 May 2020 16:00

The new Dell Optimizer in action. (Source: Dell)

Dell claims its new Optimizer makes some new business models into "the world's most intelligent PCs"

Dell has integrated a new form of potentially workflow-aiding AI into some of its new PCs. Known as the "Optimizer", it confers features such as Express Sign-In, Intelligent Audio and Express Response. They allow for next-gen beha...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 May 2020 16:00

Which PCs to buy? If only Dell could help. (Source: Dell)

Dell adds a new service to its IT professional-focused Workforce Persona set

Today (May 19, 2020), Dell has introduced a whole slew of enterprise-level PCs. This may leave IT managers overwhelmed with options for a new or upgraded workplace fleet. However, the OEM also has a new service that wants to take ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 May 2020 16:00

New Dell Precision 3550 & 3551: Last Precision laptops standing with a pointing-stick

The new Dell Precision 3550 and 3551 share a design, but not the internals - one of them is based on Comet Lake U CPUs, the other uses Comet Lake H series processors from Intel. Both models are optionally available with a pointing...

Benjamin Herzig, 19 May 2020 16:00

The MagicBook Pro 2020 is a minor upgrade over last year's model. (Image source: Honor)

MagicBook Pro 2020: Honor announces refreshed MacBook Pro 16 clone with up to an Intel Core i7-10510U processor, 16 GB of RAM and NVIDIA GeForce MX350 GPU; No AMD Ryzen 4000H series options at launch

Honor has announced a refresh of the MagicBook Pro, its MacBook Pro 16-inspired 16.1-inch laptop. Featuring up to an Intel Core i7-10510U processor, 16 GB of RAM and NVIDIA GeForce MX350 GPU, Honor has not announced any AMD Ryzen ...

Alex Alderson, 19 May 2020 15:00

The AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS laptop APU has 8 cores and 16 threads. (Image source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen 4000 Renoir laptop APUs take Intel to the cleaners on PassMark by occupying seven out of the top 10 places in CPU Mark chart

PassMark has updated its CPU Mark performance chart for new laptop processors and AMD has claimed seven out of the top 10 places with APUs from the highly regarded Ryzen 4000 Renoir family. The top four positions are also owned by...

Daniel R Deakin, 19 May 2020 09:59

Intel Jasper Lake based on the Tremont architecture could feature Gen11 integrated graphics. (Image Source: Intel)

Intel Tremont-based Jasper Lake Pentium and Celeron CPUs could feature Gen11 integrated graphics

A 3DMark listing of an unnamed Jasper Lake part has surfaced online. Jasper Lake-based Pentium and Celeron SKUs are touted to be based on the Intel 10nm Tremont architecture and may also feature Gen11 integrated graphics, which is...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 May 2020 09:45

LG Gram 14 costs $1600 USD, somehow manages to run slower than every other Core i7 Ice Lake laptop (Image source: LG)

LG Gram 14 costs $1600 USD, somehow manages to be one of the slowest Core i7 Ice Lake laptops you can buy

If you're looking for a super-light Core i7-1065G7 laptop, then the LG Gram 14 would be tough to beat. If you're looking for good Core i7-1065G7 performance, however, then almost any other laptop with the same CPU would outperform...

Allen Ngo, 19 May 2020 04:29

The Honor MagicBook 14 is the price-performance champion

You do not always have to pay a 4 digit sum for a good laptop. The Honor MagicBook for just 599 Euros offers a very good overall package with modern and fast components, a decent display, and a nice metal chassis.

Andreas Osthoff, 19 May 2020 01:46

Snapdragon 8cx PCs may get improved code soon. (Source: Qualcomm)

Microsoft makes more progress with 64-bit Windows on ARM

Windows 10 on ARM is slowly winning more uptake from OEMs and users alike as time goes on. However, it still has its limitations, not the least of which is the restriction to 32-bit code. However, a new reported breakthrough may b...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 May 2020 23:32

The IdeaPad 5 and AMD Ryzen 7 4700U make for a powerful combination. (Image source: Lenovo)

AMD Ryzen 7 4700U trounces Intel Core i7-1065G7 in well over 100 CPU and GPU benchmarks; gives Core i7-9750H a run for its money too

Multiple benchmarks have already shown that the Ryzen 7 4800U is a more than capable 15 W APU, but what about its lesser sibling, the Ryzen 7 4700U? Well, Phoronix has put the eight-core chip against a Core i7-1065G7 in an exhaust...

Alex Alderson, 18 May 2020 19:37

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Apple MacBook Air vs. Honor MagicBook 14: Twice the price, half of the performance?

HP ProBook 430 G7 does not have many new features

The Windows 10 May 2020 update will have enhanced network diagnostics

Intel buys Rivet Networks, the maker of Killer Wi-Fi

The gaming laptop sector of NVIDIA's business is booming

The new Dell XPS 15's battery is rated for 300 cycles, and apparently that's ok

Rumor | Roadmap enlists AMD processor codenames expected till 2022; No hint of AMD Ryzen desktop CPUs indicated for 2021, but will ARM K12 be revived?

AMD Ryzen 4000-based Dell G5 15 Special Edition gaming laptops available to buy - Ryzen 9 4900H model still MIA but a 120 Hz display option is coming in August

85% HP ProBook 430 G7 Laptop Review: No big improvement with Comet Lake

Deal | Latest HP Envy x360 laptops with Ryzen 4000 Renoir APUs already discounted: US$649.99 for Ryzen 3 4300U model and US$50 also off the Ryzen 7 4700U variants

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s, X13, L14, L15 & T15 are now available in the US – with Intel Comet Lake

Here are all the differences between the 2019 and 2020 Razer Blade 15 models in one table

The ThinkPad E490 with the Radeon GPU is much faster, but also gets very hot

Xiaomi RedmiBook 16: Ryzen 4000 Renoir processors to deliver up to 60% better performance for compact 16.1-inch laptop

73% 6th Gen Intel Skylake-U in 2020: Chuwi AeroBook Plus 4K Laptop Review

Apple MacBook Pro 13 2020 has arrived: Ice Lake only improves GPU performance, would AMD's Ryzen be the better choice?

Asus ExpertBook B9: Ultra light comes at a price

RedmiBook laptops teased by Lu Weibing: Three CPU modes revealed in promo image and AMD Ryzen 4000 officially confirmed

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 laptop with AMD Ryzen 7 4700U now available from US$899.99 - other markets will have to wait a bit longer for the Ryzen 4000 Yoga Slim 7

Short Review: Nvidia Max-Q Dynamic Boost

Exclusive | Updated: Intel Tiger Lake Gen12 Xe iGPU offers significantly better performance than Ice Lake Gen11 at same TDP, finally surpasses Vega 8 in AMD Renoir

Razer Blade Pro 17 now available with Intel Core i7-10875H, Max-Q versions of NVIDIA RTX 2070 and RTX 2080 Super, and a 300 Hz FHD panel

RedmiBook Pro in disguise? Xiaomi executives caught preparing Redmi 10X promo material on Apple MacBook Pro

Origin PC adds Intel i9-10900K desktop-grade CPU options to its New EON17-X and NS-17 laptops

Dell Inspiron 15 7000 laptop series receives Intel Comet Lake refresh but still no room for AMD Ryzen 4000 APUs

86% 2020 Razer Blade 15 Base Model Laptop Review: The 10th Gen Intel Comet Lake-H Update

Aorus 17G: Mechanical keyboard meets great battery life

Eluktronics, Mechrevo and XMG announce 15.6-inch and 17.3-inch AMD Ryzen 7 4800H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 white label gaming laptops with up to 144 Hz displays

87% Asus ExpertBook B9450FA Review: Ultra light and high endurance

One-Netbook One-GX 1Pro 7-inch laptop powered by Intel Tiger Lake-Y CPUs gets leaked specs, scheduled to go up for pre-orders on May 30

3DMark confirms up to AMD Ryzen 7 4700U, 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD for the Xiaomi RedmiBook 13, RedmiBook 14S, and RedmiBook 16

SD Express 8.0 specs released, 4 GB/s transfer speeds now possible for SD cards

Latest AMD Ryzen 4000 laptops now available from Dell: New Inspiron 14 7000 2-in-1 - lower prices but still less power than the Intel alternatives

85% Lenovo ThinkPad E490 Office Laptop in review: The Radeon GPU is too much for the cooling solution

IFA 2020 will take place live in Berlin, just not as we know it

Budget AMD Ryzen 7 4800H laptops are coming with up to 91 Wh batteries, 100% sRGB displays and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GPU

Dell announces new 2020 Latitude business laptop lineup, including new Latitude 9410

Dell Precision 5550 & 5750: First no-bezel 17 inch workstation from Dell

Remodeled full-fat workstations Dell Precision 7550 & 7750 have been announced

Dell claims its new Optimizer makes some new business models into "the world's most intelligent PCs"

Dell adds a new service to its IT professional-focused Workforce Persona set

New Dell Precision 3550 & 3551: Last Precision laptops standing with a pointing-stick

MagicBook Pro 2020: Honor announces refreshed MacBook Pro 16 clone with up to an Intel Core i7-10510U processor, 16 GB of RAM and NVIDIA GeForce MX350 GPU; No AMD Ryzen 4000H series options at launch

AMD Ryzen 4000 Renoir laptop APUs take Intel to the cleaners on PassMark by occupying seven out of the top 10 places in CPU Mark chart

Intel Tremont-based Jasper Lake Pentium and Celeron CPUs could feature Gen11 integrated graphics

LG Gram 14 costs $1600 USD, somehow manages to be one of the slowest Core i7 Ice Lake laptops you can buy

The Honor MagicBook 14 is the price-performance champion

Microsoft makes more progress with 64-bit Windows on ARM

AMD Ryzen 7 4700U trounces Intel Core i7-1065G7 in well over 100 CPU and GPU benchmarks; gives Core i7-9750H a run for its money too

87% Aorus 17G XB Laptop Review: The mechanical keyboard rocks

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