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Dell seems to have let the Intel variant of the G5 15 5500 have all the oomph. (Image Source: Dell)

Dell G5 15 is now available in Intel 10th gen Comet Lake-H and AMD Ryzen 4000 Renoir flavors, but AMD as usual gets lesser oomph

Dell is now making the G5 15 laptop available at prices starting from US$829.99. The G5 15 can be availed in Intel and AMD options. While the AMD-based Dell G5 15 SE 5505 has the distinction of being the first Ryzen 4000 + Navi 10 combination, the Intel SKUs offer more customizability in terms of GPU options, chassis lighting, and faster Ethernet.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 14 May 2020 07:50
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB

86% Gigabyte Aero 15 XB laptop review: Taking the lead with OLED

Shine bright like a diamond. After we recently had the Aero 17 HDR in our editorial department, it's now time for the new version of the Aero 15 OLED to show what it's capable of. It packs an octa-core processor, a Super Max-Q chip and a brilliant UHD display.
Intel Core i7-10875H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, 15.6", 2.2 kg
Florian Glaser, 14 May 2020 02:16
The ZenBook UX425 may resemble the UX434, pictured. (Image source: Asus)

Asus ZenBook UX425 to feature AMD Ryzen 4000 Renoir and Intel Core i7-1065G7 processors in a 13.9 mm thin chassis paired with an impressive display

A footnote in a press release published last month, the ZenBook UX425 will feature up to AMD Ryzen 7 4700U and Intel Core i7-1065G7 processors in a 13.9 mm thin chassis. Paired with a 1 W FHD display capable of reaching 450 nits and a 90% screen-to-body ratio, the Renoir ZenBook UX425 sounds like an excellent ultrabook for 2020.
Alex Alderson, 13 May 2020 20:34
The Dell G3 3500 gets a decent upgrade to the internals. (Image Source: Dell)

Dell G3 15 3500 gets an upgrade to 10th gen Intel H-series, GPU options up to the RTX 2060, and an optional 144 Hz IPS display starting from US$780

Dell has upgraded the entry-level G3 15 laptop with 10th gen Intel H-series CPUs and GPU options up to the RTX 2060. The Dell G3 15 3500 now also comes with an optional 144 Hz display and an optional 4-zone RGB backlit keyboard. The G3 15 3500 will be available from May 21 at prices starting from US$779.99.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 May 2020 20:26
The Dell XPS 15 9500 is more than just an incremental upgrade. (Image Source: Dell)

The new Dell XPS 15 9500 is here and is the redesign we've been waiting for to take on the MacBook Pro

Dell has finally launched the XPS 15 9500 laptop powered by 10th gen Intel Core H-series chips and the NVIDIA GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q GPU. This year's XPS 15 comes with a much needed re-design including a 16:10 display, top-firing speakers, absence of USB Type-A ports, and finally, a proper webcam placement. The Dell XPS 15 9500 is available from today with prices starting from US$1,299.99.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 May 2020 16:43
Dell Migrate is a new service for 2020. (Source: Dell)

Dell sets up a new Migrate service to help users set their new PC up just like the last one

Migrate is a new addition to Dell's consumer services portfolio. It allows a user to transfer their files and settings from an old PC to a new. This is not really anything new; however, the OEM claims that it is more effective in finding and applying data that makes a machine one's own.
Deirdre O Donnell, 13 May 2020 16:00
Alienware has released the R3 generation of m15 and m17 gaming laptops. (Source: Alienware)

All round improvements for Alienware m15 R3 and m17 R3: 300 Hz display, RAID0 PCIe SSDs, and AMD or Nvidia graphics

Alienware has updated their popular m15 and m17 gaming laptops to revision 3 (R3), giving them the requisite upgrade to Intel’s 10th gen processors. They also boast several new features which help keep Alienware at the forefront of enthusiast gaming laptops.
Craig Ward, 13 May 2020 16:00
The XPS 17 9700 will start at US$1,499.99. (Image source: Dell)

Dell launches the XPS 17 9700 with up to a Core i9-10885H processor, 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, a 4 TB SSD, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GPU; vapor chamber cooling and 97 Wh battery exclusive to the XPS 17 too

The Dell XPS 17 9700 is a return to the 17-inch market for the XPS series, and it packs a punch. Featuring up to a Core i9-10885H processor, 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, a 4 TB SSD, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GPU, the XPS 17 9700 is a big upgrade over the XPS 15 7590. Starting at US$1,499.99, the XPS 17 9700 features Dell's latest advanced cooling features too and retain the 97 Wh battery of previous XPS 15 models.
Alex Alderson, 13 May 2020 16:00
The Alienware Area-51m R2 starts at US$3,049.99. (Image source: Dell)

Dell Alienware Area-51m R2 lands with up to Core i9 Comet Lake-S processors, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, 64 GB of RAM, 4 TB of storage, a 300 Hz IPS display and a surprise addition from AMD

The Alienware Area-51m R2 is here, and it is not an all Intel and NVIDIA affair. Sporting up to a Core i9-10900K processor, Dell has equipped the Area-51m R2 with an array of NVIDIA GPUs and even an AMD Radeon RX 5700M. Complemented with up to 64 GB of RAM, 4 TB of SSD storage and a 300 Hz IPS display, the Area-51m R2 will be available from June 9 starting at US$3,049.99.
Alex Alderson, 13 May 2020 16:00
ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 2: Lenovo fixes the keyboard-bug

ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 2: Lenovo fixes the keystrokes-bug

For months, a problem has been lingering around Lenovo's expensive ThinkPad multimedia-flagship: The keyboard of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 2 does not recognize keyboard inputs reliably. For a ThinkPad laptop, a brand known for great keyboards, an especially frustrating problem. Now, Lenovo might have solved the bug with a firmware update.
Benjamin Herzig, 12 May 2020 22:21
Dell XPS 13 9300 4K UHD Laptop Review: 16:10 is the New 16:9

88% Dell XPS 13 9300 4K UHD Laptop Review: 16:10 is the New 16:9

No introduction needed. If you want the 4K UHD touchscreen, it's going to cost you at least an extra $300 USD over the FHD versions. What kinds of benefits can users expect and how will the display impact battery life? We compare the FHD and 4K XPS 13 versions to find out.
Intel Core i7-1065G7, Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU), 13.4", 1.2 kg
Allen Ngo, 12 May 2020 18:44
The Dell XPS 15 9500 in one of its two colour options. (Image source: Dell)

Early Dell XPS 15 9500 product page confirms design changes, configurations and an eye-catching Arctic White version

Dell China has jumped the gun and has listed the XPS 15 9500 early. Starting at CNY 10,999 (~US$1,549), the XPS 15 9500 will come with minuscule bezels, modern internal components and even an Arctic White version.
Alex Alderson, 12 May 2020 16:44
An AMD Extreme Edition APU could be used in a similar manner to the Surface Edition APU. (Image source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen 7 Extreme Edition Renoir APU turns up on 3DMark - could be for a future Microsoft Surface device

An AMD Ryzen 7 Extreme Edition APU has been spotted on 3DMark revealing some of its secrets. The chip appears to have a base clock of 1.8 GHz and is an 8-core part that can utilize 16 threads. It has been speculated that the Ryzen 7 Extreme Edition could eventually find its way into a future Microsoft Surface device.
Daniel R Deakin, 12 May 2020 11:50
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon 8th gen. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo releases the 8th-gen ThinkPad X1 Carbon to the German market

Lenovo introduced the latest ThinkPad X1 Carbons with up to 10th-gen Intel Core i7s at CES 2020; however, they have not been available in some regions thus far, Germany included. This has now been addressed on the OEM's webstore.
Deirdre O Donnell, 11 May 2020 23:52
The Core i7-1068G7 is no more. (Image source: Intel)

Intel confirms Apple MacBook Pro exclusivity for its 28 W Ice Lake processors; kills off the Core i7-1068G7 in the process

The faint glimmer of Core i7-1068G7 laptops arriving this quarter is seemingly no more. Removed from Intel's ARK database, the Core i7-1068G7 has been replaced by the Core i7-1068NG7, the 28 W processor found in the new MacBook Pro 13. The Core i5-1038NG7 has been added too, Intel's other 28 W Ice Lake processor.
Alex Alderson, 11 May 2020 23:23
Dell has finally given its large XPS laptops a makeover. (Image source: Dell)

Dell XPS 15 9500 and XPS 17 9700 are launching this week; possible Alienware, Latitude and Precision refreshes on track too

Rumour has it that Dell will be releasing the XPS 15 9500 and XPS 17 9700 later this week. Leaked in their entirety last month, the new XPS 15 and the first XPS 17 in years will feature Comet Lake-H processors and new NVIDIA GeForce GPUs. Huge volumes of RAM and storage have also been suggested, although there are multiple differences between the two new XPS machines. Alienware, Latitude and Precision refreshes seem imminent, too.
Alex Alderson, 11 May 2020 23:14
The MSI GS66 has an annoying counterintuitive feature that we can't wrap our heads around

The MSI GS66 has an annoying counterintuitive feature that we can't wrap our heads around

Adjust the slider to the left to increase brightness or to the right to decrease brightness — wait, what?
Allen Ngo, 11 May 2020 20:35
The Surface Book 3 forgoes Thunderbolt 3, making less likely to get hacked as a result it would appear. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft might have been right to skip Thunderbolt 3 (again) on the new Surface Book 3

Microsoft has been copping it for bypassing Intel’s Thunderbolt ultra-high-speed I/O once again on the new Surface Book 3. However, it appears that its recently revealed security concerns about the technology and how it interfaces with Windows may appear to vindicate its decision.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 11 May 2020 14:59
The AMD Ryzen 9 4900U appears to have a 4.3 GHz boost clock. (Image source: AMD)

3DMark confirms 4.3 GHz boost clock and SMT for AMD Ryzen 9 4900U

The Ryzen 9 4900U has appeared on 3DMark again, this time sporting a 4.3 GHz boost clock. Running on an "AMD Majolica-RN" motherboard, the Ryzen 9 4900U supports SMT across its 8 cores. Previously seen on UserBenchmark and advertised with the Yoga Slim 7, AMD is yet to confirm the existence of the Ryzen 9 Renoir APU.
Alex Alderson, 11 May 2020 14:31
The Asus StudioBook Pro 17 offers plenty of performance, but is hampered by some details

The Asus StudioBook Pro 17 offers plenty of performance, but is hampered by some details

Asus' new mobile workstation from the new ProArt series is designed for professional users and content creators, but is hardly a bargain at almost 4000 Euros. Is it a good investment, or should you get a device from the competition?
Andreas Osthoff, 10 May 2020 21:46
MSI GP65 and GE65 share essentially the same motherboard and components (Image source: MSI)

Two birds of a feather: MSI GP65 and GE65 share essentially the same motherboard and components

The MSI GE65 is marketed as a higher-end product than the GP65 even though they look almost the same both inside and out. Their differences are in the details; the more expensive GE65 has a slightly sleeker chassis design with certain additional features within that can be hard to miss.
Allen Ngo, 10 May 2020 18:42
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 should offer up to 14 hours of battery life. (Image source: Lenovo)

Upcoming Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 with AMD Ryzen 7 4800U returns to Fire Strike and cranks out an even better Physics Score that finishes off the Intel Core i7-10750H

The AMD Ryzen 7 4800U mobile APU has appeared on 3DMark’s Fire Strike benchmark once again, seemingly as the key component of the upcoming Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 laptop. The Ryzen 4000 chip amassed a huge 19,204 points in the Physics Score, putting it way beyond the Comet Lake Intel Core i7-10750H rival.
Daniel R Deakin, 10 May 2020 12:05
That awkward moment when the Core i7-10875H outperforms the more expensive Core i9-10980HK (Image source: Gigabyte)

That awkward moment when the Core i7-10875H outperforms the more expensive Core i9-10980HK

If you're investing in the Core i9-10980HK, it may be wise to wait for thicker laptops to become available first since they will more likely have stronger cooling solutions to better exploit the high Turbo Boost clock rates of the 10th gen Core i9 processor.
Allen Ngo, 10 May 2020 05:00
MacBook Air 2020

The Apple MacBook Air 2020 is 30% brighter when you use Windows

During our tests with the new 2020 Apple MacBook Air, we noticed that the display is around 30% brighter when you use Windows. But how is that possible?
Andreas Osthoff, 09 May 2020 22:56
The Alienware Area-51m is getting a refresh. (Image source: Dell)

3DMark confirms up to Intel Core i9-10900K, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and 2 TB RAID 0 SSDs for new Dell Alienware Area-51m

A new Dell Alienware Area-51m is on its way. Likely launching alongside the XPS 15 9500 and XPS 17 9700, 3DMark has confirmed that the Area-51m R2 will feature up to an Intel Core i9-10900K, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, 64 GB of DDR4-2933 RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage running in RAID 0.
Alex Alderson, 09 May 2020 19:24
Schenker XMG Apex 15

Schenker XMG Apex 15: A love-hate situation

The XMG Apex 15 from Schenker Technologies is a notebook of extremes. On the one hand, it offers excellent performance thanks to its desktop processor. On the other, the cooling system can hardly keep up with this eager hardware - which becomes a very audible problem.
Florian Glaser, 09 May 2020 13:30
The current Xiaomi RedmiBook 13 laptop offers narrow bezels and a low weight. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi will soon be launching new Ryzen 4000 laptops with the RedmiBook 13, RedmiBook 14S, and RedmiBook 16

A tipster has reported that Xiaomi will be launching three new RedmiBook laptops featuring Ryzen 4000 APUs at some point later this month. The RedmiBook 13, RedmiBook 14S, and RedmiBook 16 will come with Ryzen 5 processors, with speculation settling on the probable selection of the AMD Ryzen 5 4500U as the APU of choice.
Daniel R Deakin, 09 May 2020 12:17
Huawei launched Ryzen 3000-powered Honor MagicBook Pro laptops in 2019. (Image source: TradingShenzhen)

AMD Ryzen 7 4800H in a Huawei laptop: Ryzen 4000 Honor MagicBook Pro could be in the works

It seems Huawei could be planning on refreshing its laptops with Ryzen 4000 mobile APUs. The impressive AMD Ryzen 7 4800H has been specifically mentioned in connection with the Chinese OEM, which is known for offering decent AMD-powered devices with its Honor MagicBook line. An Honor MagicBook Pro powered by the Ryzen 7 4800H would be an attractive prospect.
Daniel R Deakin, 09 May 2020 11:17
The MNT Reform is a bit thicker than the usual laptop to make the assembly easier. (Image Source: MNT)

MNT Reform modular laptop now available through crowdfunding campaign

The 12.6-inch Reform modular laptop runs Debian Linux and comes with a programmable firmware. Hardware-wise, components like the NXP i.MX8MQ quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 processor, Vivante GC700 Lite GPU and 4GB of RAM do not exactly scream performance, but they get the job done, plus they can be replaced later via module upgrades.
Bogdan Solca, 08 May 2020 21:13
Asus ProArt StudioBook Pro 17 W700G3T Review: The mobile workstation is hampered by small things

86% Asus ProArt StudioBook Pro 17 W700G3T Review: The mobile workstation is hampered by small things

Needs some fine-tuning. The new ProArt product line from Asus is specifically designed for content creators and includes notebooks, desktops, and special displays. We review the 17-inch StudioBook Pro 17 with Core i7 CPU and Nvidia Quadro RTX 3000 Studio Max-Q GPU. The slim workstation is convincing in many respects, but the devil is in the details.
Intel Core i7-9750H, NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 Max-Q, 17", 2.5 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 07 May 2020 21:34
Lenovo announces ThinkPad E14 & E15 with AMD Ryzen 4000

Lenovo announces ThinkPad E14 & E15 with AMD Ryzen 4000

With the new Ryzen 4000 ThinkPads edging closer to availability, Lenovo adds two new models to the roster: The affordable ThinkPad E14 and ThinkPad E15 have been available with Intel CPUs for a few months already.
Benjamin Herzig, 07 May 2020 20:53
Lenovo will sell the Yoga Slim 7 as the IdeaPad 5 14 in some regions. (Image source: Lenovo)

AMD Ryzen 7 4800U in Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 surpasses Intel Core i7-10750H in Geekbench; puts Core i7-10710U and Core i7-1065G7 to the sword too

The AMD Ryzen 7 4800U and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 have been flexing their muscles again, this time outscoring 45 W Intel processors in Geekbench. The Ryzen 7 4800U blows away recent Intel U series processors too, including the Core i7-10710U and Core i7-1065G7.
Alex Alderson, 07 May 2020 15:09
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 4750U, Ryzen 5 Pro 4650U, and Ryzen 3 Pro 4450U now official and set to debut on the Lenovo ThinkPad T14, T14s, X13, and more (Source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 4750U, Ryzen 5 Pro 4650U, and Ryzen 3 Pro 4450U now official and set to debut on the Lenovo ThinkPad T14, T14s, X13, and more

Business laptops sporting AMD Ryzen Pro CPUs have always been hard to come by and even when they appear, most are of the budget variety. The new Zen 2 Ryzen PRO 4000U series is looking to change that by offering much faster performance than before on higher-end laptop models.
Allen Ngo, 07 May 2020 15:00
Schenker XMG Apex 15

81% Schenker XMG Apex 15 (Clevo NH57AF1) Laptop Review: Extremely fast, extremely loud

Performance at all costs. The XMG Apex 15 from Schenker Technologies is a very unusual high-end notebook. How often do you find AMD processors connected via a socket in laptops, after all? Find out which strengths and weaknesses this exotic device has in store in our review.
AMD Ryzen 9 3900, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile, 15.6", 2.7 kg
Florian Glaser, 07 May 2020 13:31
AMD has gained CPU share on Steam in both Windows and Linux-based systems. (Image source: HardZone)

AMD fights back against Intel in latest Steam processor usage survey with the help of gamers choosing faster CPUs from Team Red

The latest hardware and software survey from Steam has detailed a good month for AMD in terms of overall processor usage and % change. It seems some gamers have been busy selecting devices with fast CPUs from Team Red, while it also appears likely that many users are relying on older and slower Intel-based computers during the coronavirus lockdown.
Daniel R Deakin, 07 May 2020 11:44
The AMD Radeon R7 M445 was used in the Dell Inspiron 15 5000 5567-1753. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

AMD disrupts Nvidia stranglehold in Steam's April hardware survey thanks to an uptake for the Radeon RX 5700 XT and an appearance by the Radeon R7 M445 laptop GPU

Steam has released its hardware and software survey for April 2020. Taking a look at the chart for PC video card usage by % change this month clearly shows that it’s not just sales or new releases affecting positions. AMD has two products in the top four movers alone, with the Radeon R7 M445 and Radeon RX 5700 XT gaining strong % changes.
Daniel R Deakin, 07 May 2020 10:55
MSI GP65 10SFK Laptop Review: 10th Gen Intel Core i7 Leaves its Mark

83% MSI GP65 10SFK Laptop Review: 10th Gen Intel Core i7 Leaves its Mark

Intel 10th Gen Power. MSI has beaten most other OEMs to market with laptops sporting Intel's latest Comet Lake-H processors. After having checked out the Core i5-10300H and Core i9-10980HK, let's see how the Core i7-10750H fits in the lineup.
Intel Core i7-10750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile, 15.6", 2.3 kg
Allen Ngo, 07 May 2020 08:10
How well does a laptop cooling pad work? We Amazon'd one ourselves to find out

How well does a laptop cooling pad work? We Amazon'd one ourselves to find out

Temperatures will definitely go down, but we want to find out by just how much and if the increase in fan noise would be worth the trade-off. With 4.5 stars and over 11,000 reviews on Amazon, we have our expectations set quite high.
Allen Ngo, 07 May 2020 00:30
The new Cable Matters docking station. (Source: Cable Matters)

Cable Matters releases its first USB type C/Thunderbolt 3 docking station

The popular PC/Mac accessory-maker Cable Matters now sells a dock that combines USB type C and Thunderbolt 3 speeds. Therefore, it can drive dual 4K monitors at up to 40 gigabits per second (Gb/s). It also has 3 type A ports to accommodate peripherals or storage media.
Deirdre O Donnell, 06 May 2020 23:09
TSMC is one of Intel's main rivals. (Source: Twitter)

TSMC's market cap has now exceeded that of Intel

An analyst with the ARK Investing group has reported that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) now has a market cap that exceeds that of Intel. Therefore, the former may now be more valuable than the latter. This is mainly attributed to the Company's smartphone SoC business.
Deirdre O Donnell, 06 May 2020 21:17
Lenovo ThinkPad 2020 Roadmap Leak: Affordable workstation P15v/T15p; X12, X1 Nano & X1 Titanium later this year with Intel Tiger Lake

Update | Lenovo ThinkPad 2020 Roadmap Leak: Affordable workstation P15v/T15p; X12, X1 Nano & X1 Titanium in Q4 2020 with Tiger Lake

A roadmap detailing Lenovo's plans for 2020 and its ThinkPad line has leaked. Most models included in the roadmap have already been announced, but there are a few interesting details: Tiger Lake, Intel's third 10 nm CPU platform, will make it to ThinkPads around the end of 2020. And Lenovo is planning a new affordable workstation model called the ThinkPad T15p / ThinkPad P15v.
Benjamin Herzig, 06 May 2020 16:21
Nvidia's 5 nm GPUs succeeding Ampere could be launched in late 2021. (Image Source: CRN)

DigiTimes report suggests the Nvidia Ampere GPUs launching in late 2020 may be replaced by 5 nm Hopper GPUs one year later

Apparently, Nvidia underestimated the impact of AMD's 7 nm GPUs and is now looking to phase out the upcoming Ampere GPUs faster, as the green team has already pre-booked an important part of TSMC's 5 nm production capacity for 2021, when the Hopper GPUs are expected to hit the market.
Bogdan Solca, 06 May 2020 15:58
4.4 lbs weight and 0.77-inch profile (Image Source: Origin PC)

Origin PC readies EVO15-S gaming and NT-15 workstation laptops with Intel Core i7-10875H CPUs

The new EVO15-S and NT-15 from Origin PC are essentially the same semi-customizable system that can be equipped with a Core i7-10875H CPU, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 4 TB of NVMe SSD storage. Users can choose among display + GPU options like FHD IPS 144 Hz & RTX 2070 / FHD IPS 240 Hz & RTX 2080 Super / UHD OLED 60 Hz & RTX 2070 / UHD OLED 60 Hz & 2080 RTX Super
Bogdan Solca, 06 May 2020 15:17
Gears Tactics

Gears Tactics Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

Exciting Mix. Gears Tactics links the turn-based battles of an XCOM with the Gears universe. Read on to see whether the successful mix also cuts a technical figure.
Florian Glaser, 06 May 2020 09:21
The 10nm Ice Lake parts found in the new 13-inch MacBook Pro appear to be exclusive to Apple. (Source: Intel)

The 10nm Intel Ice Lake CPUs found in the new 13-inch MacBook Pro are currently exclusive to Apple

The new 10th-generation quad-core CPUs found in the new MacBook Pro 13-inch appear to be exclusive to Apple, at least at this point in time. A search of the Intel Ark does not reveal any Ice Lake parts that match up with the silicon Apple is offering in its latest laptop which are much more powerful.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 06 May 2020 04:27
The Asus Zephyrus M lineup offers some of the slimmest gaming laptops on the market. (Image Source: Icecat)

ASUS to refresh ROG Zephyrus M slim gaming laptops with Intel Comet Lake-H CPUs

Even though Asus has not yet announced this, the slim Zephyrus M gaming laptops will get updated with Comet Lake-H CPUs as suggested by a product description spotted in the Icecat database. The upgraded models will most likely come equipped with the refreshed RTX 2070 GPUs, as well.
Bogdan Solca, 05 May 2020 15:58
Upcoming HP Elite c1030 Chromebook is essentially a high-end Ultrabook running Chrome OS (Source: HP)

Upcoming HP Elite c1030 Chromebook will be like the Google PixelBook but probably better

The flagship Chromebook is essentially a retrofitted HP EliteBook convertible running on Google Chrome OS. It'll launch this August for a yet-to-be-announced price point, but it'll definitely cost more than your average Chromebook based on specifications alone.
Allen Ngo, 05 May 2020 14:00
Razer Blade 15 with 10th gen Core i7-108750H is now available and it'll set you back $2600 USD (Image source: Razer)

Razer Blade 15 with 10th gen Core i7-10875H is now available and it'll set you back $2600 USD

With the Intel 10th gen models on the way, now would be a great time to consider the Intel 9th gen models instead. Razer is cutting prices on last year's models if the marginally improved CPU and GPU upgrades don't interest you.
Allen Ngo, 05 May 2020 01:59
The Asus ZenBook Duo ScreenPad is incredibly useful, but keep in mind these limitations

The Asus ZenBook Duo ScreenPad is incredibly useful, but watch out for these limitations

Two screens are better than one... in most cases, at least. Here are our biggest gripes about the dual-screen ZenBook Duo UX481 and what we would like to see improved on the next generation model.
Allen Ngo, 05 May 2020 00:07
DP Alt Mode v.2 is another potential use of the USB type C port. (Source: VESA)

USB 4.0 type C ports will be able to output up to 16K video at ~80Gb/s thanks to VESA's new DisplayPort standard

The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) has released specifications for its new DisplayPort (DP) Alt Mode version 2.0 standard. This video output modality allows USB type C ports to drive even 16K/60Hz displays, as it can leverage USB 4's 4 lanes to transmit nearly 80 gigabits of data per second.
Deirdre O Donnell, 04 May 2020 22:01
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