MSI GS66: Quite loud for a Stealth notebook
Visually, the MSI GS66 Stealth offers a very subdued and tasteful impression. But as soon as you turn on the device, the fans quickly make themselves heard.
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HP ditches the 30 year old tribal mask Omen logo for a newer, simpler one
Say goodbye to the creepy tribal mask VoodooPC logo as the Omen series will be moving forward with an updated minimalist logo that's easier on the eyes.
Discovery of an "AMD Pulsar M200502" in a Dell G3 laptop leads to new Ryzen 4000 APU speculation, but it's actually an old Intel chip in disguise
A UserBenchmark record featuring an “AMD Pulsar M200502” processor has recently been discovered, curiously as a part of a Dell G3 laptop. There was some speculation that this could possibly be a new Ryzen 4000 engineering sample going through preliminary testing, but the truth is much more prosaic. All the evidence points to an Intel chip in disguise.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 laptop with AMD Ryzen 7 4800U to finally go on sale on May 16
The sale date for the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ultrabook featuring an AMD Ryzen 7 4800U APU has been announced. Apparently, public sales will begin on May 16 with a pre-sale starting on May 11. The AMD-based Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 was originally expected to be released in April but was delayed, possibly due to the coronavirus pandemic.
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U in Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 arms itself with a Fire Strike Physics Score that shoots down the Intel Core i7-1065G7 and targets the Core i7-10750H
An AMD Ryzen 7 4800U inside a Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 device has managed a remarkable Physics Score in 3DMark’s Fire Strike test. The Renoir APU notched up 17,578 points, which puts it far out of reach of the similarly energy efficient Ice Lake Core i7-1065G7 and within shouting distance of the more power-hungry Comet Lake Intel Core i7-10750H.
AMD Ryzen 5 4600HS in Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 scores higher than the average Intel Core i7-10750H on UserBenchmark but still gets a lower bench result
An AMD Ryzen 5 4600HS APU sample has been spotted on UserBenchmark as part of an Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 laptop. The new Ryzen 4000 chip racked up some excellent scores on the benchmark that offered a higher overall score than the average overall score of all the Intel Core i7-10750H samples that had been tested…but the Renoir APU received a lower bench result.
The Schenker VIA 14 competes well with ThinkPads, EliteBooks & Latitudes thanks to its big battery
The brand Schenker is well known for its Schenker XMG laptops. Office and business laptops are not necessarily associated with it, which Schenker wants to change with the VIA 14 – a pretty successful endeavor.
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS Laptop Review: Visually subdued, acoustically conspicuous
Extreme makeover. While the GS65 had some difficulties against the competitors in many regards, MSI presents a completely updated successor with the GS66. Find out in our detailed review what has changed for the better.
Intel Core i9-10980HK, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, 15.6", 2.2 kg
Flipkart and Amazon to resume operations in some districts
E-commerce platforms such as Amazon and Flipkart will now be allowed to resume operations in orange and green zones in the Indian subcontinent. People residing in red zones will have to wait till their region is upgraded to
green/yellow or until the nationwide lockdown measures are lifted on May 17th.
Leaked Dell Precision 7550 and Precision 7750 advert confirms design changes and potential DGFF incompatibility
Successors to the Precision 7540 and Precision 7740 are on their way, and a leaked advert has confirmed that Dell has given them a complete redesign. Predictably called the Precision 7550 and Precision 7750, the two laptops are expected to arrive later this month, but there may be some surprises in store, including no PointStick and possible DGFF incompatibilities with older models.
Like The Apple Touch Bar, But Better: Asus ZenBook Duo UX481 Laptop Review
Two Screens, One Laptop. Asus wants to prove that there are other ways to innovate besides just creating the thinnest laptops year after year. The ScreenPad Plus display is both practical and invaluable when at its best, but it entails some ergonomic drawbacks.
Intel Core i7-10510U, NVIDIA GeForce MX250, 14", 1.8 kg
Schenker crams desktop-grade Intel Comet Lake-S Core i9-10900K CPU and Nvidia RTX 2080 Super GPU into XMG Ultra 17 M20 laptops
The new XMG Ultra 17 M20 desktop-replacement systems integrate an advanced cooling system that filters dust particles from heatsinks and allows for CPU TDPs of up to 125 W, with GPU TGPs of up to 200 W. Such processing power requires two 280 W PSUs and at least a 97 Wh battery. Schenker also added 240 Hz displays with 100% sRGB color gamut and a 4K display option with 100% Adobe RGB color gamut.
The Ryzen 3 3200U performs so closely to the Core i3-8145U that any differences are essentially negligible to the target budget user
If you're not a performance user, minor differences between the Ryzen 3 and Core i3 are much less impactful than the differences you may see between displays, thickness, weight, and keyboard feedback. Physical features of these budget laptops are arguably more important for the target audience.
Lenovo Legion 5 with AMD Ryzen 4800H is now customizable
Announced to be available in May, the Lenovo Legion 5 with AMD CPUs (as well as Intel processors) is already orderable now at the tail end of April.
Schenker VIA 14 laptop review: Lightweight materials combined with a big battery
The lightweight battery-monster. Schenker does not just want to sell gaming laptops; work laptops are also a lucrative market. That is why Schenker is releasing the VIA 14, a laptop that is both lightweight and enduring. A promising combination, which works great in this comprehensive review.
Intel Core i5-10210U, UHD Graphics 620, 14", 1.1 kg
Leaked roadmap suggests AMD Zen 4 desktop CPUs with DDR5 support may only launch in 2022, no relevant AMD CPU launches planned for 2021?
The roadmap leaked by a trusted source close to GamersNexus shows how AMD may skip 2021 entirely and launch the Zen 4 desktop CPUs along with the Zen 3 APUs in 2022 with support for DDR5 RAM and USB 4.0, citing the current uncertain economic climate brought upon by the global pandemic.
New Xiaomi RedmiBooks with Ryzen APUs and Mi Notebook / Laptop models spotted in the Bluetooth SIG database
Xiaomi's RedmiBook 14 and 16 models are believed to be powered by AMD's new Ryzen 4000 mobility APUs, while the new Mi Laptop 13.3 / 14 / 16.1 and mi Notebook 14 variants might be equipped only with Intel's Comet Lake-H processors.
Intel XTU gets some much-needed updates for enthusiasts just in time for 10th gen Comet Lake-S
The chipmaker will refresh the UI and add per-core tweaking options to one-up AMD Ryzen Master and appeal to more first adopters.
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H and Radeon RX 5500M team up for fierce FPS results in MSI Bravo 15 and Bravo 17 introduction video: "The World's Premier 7nm Gaming Laptop"
AMD has introduced the new MSI Bravo 15 and Bravo 17 laptops in a short promo video that highlights the kind of experience gamers should get out of “the World’s Premier 7nm Gaming Laptop”. The very capable devices can be fitted with up to an AMD Ryzen 7 4800H APU and a Radeon RX 5500M GPU, which combine to offer some impressive FPS rates.
Intel CC150 and NVIDIA RTX 2080 powering a Clevo laptop post fairly impressive 3DMark Time Spy scores
A 3DMark Time Spy entry of a Clevo notebook powered by the unusual Intel CC150 processor and an NVIDIA RTX 2080 GPU shows that this combination scores somewhere between a Core i7-9750H and a Core i9-9900K. This is the first time the CC150 processor, which is otherwise thought to feature in GeForce Now servers, is being seen in a notebook.
Updated | GPD Win Max price set at US$779 for its Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign that starts on May 18
Early backers of the GPD Win Max handheld PC during its Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign will be able to secure one of the mini gaming laptops for US$779. The Win Max features an Intel Ice Lake processor and comes with a built-in game controller and Thunderbolt 3 connectivity. The crowdfunding campaign is expected to start on May 18.
The retail price for the Win Max will be US$885; crowdfunding ends on June 30.
The retail price for the Win Max will be US$885; crowdfunding ends on June 30.
Service and Support Satisfaction for Laptops and Smartphones 2020: Who Offers The Best Service?
Assessment, the third. After our first survey back in 2018 we can now present you with the results of our third installment of the service and support satisfaction survey for laptops and notebooks. Can the defending champions strike again? What are the top OEMs for business notebook service and support? And what does the data say about smartphones? More than 1,000 participants helped in answering these questions. Find out more in our analysis of the results of the 2020 survey of notebook and smartphone service and support satisfaction.
HP ProBook 445 G7 and 455 G7 with up to Ryzen 7 4700U and 16 GB of RAM are now available to order for under US$850.00
Fancy some Renoir in your next business laptop? Well, the ProBook 445 G7 and ProBook 455 G7 are now available to order, and for under US$850.00. Both can be configured freely with up to a Ryzen 7 4700U, a 512 GB SSD, 16 GB of RAM and a 1,000 nit display.
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 with AMD Ryzen 4000 processors goes on sale for €369.00 (~US$400); up to Ryzen 7 4700U and 8 GB of RAM offered
Lenovo recently launched the affordable IdeaPad 5 with Ryzen 4000 processors, and now it has done the same with the IdeaPad 3. Available in 14-inch and 15.6-inch variants with up to a Ryzen 7 4700U, the new IdeaPad 3 series starts at €369.00 (~US$400).
Leaked HP OMEN 15 listing confirms AMD Ryzen 7 4800H processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GPU and a complete redesign
45 W Renoir processors are heading to this year's HP OMEN 15, as are multiple NVIDIA GPUs and a complete redesign. Sporting up to a Ryzen 7 4800H and RTX 2060, the HP OMEN 15-en0xxx may give the Zephyrus G14 a run for its money.
Durabook S15AB Rugged Laptop Review
Durable notebook. The 1.5-inch thick laptop can be dropped from a height of up three feet while supporting up to three storage drives. Modern conveniences like 4G LTE, RAID, and a backlit keyboard are available.
Intel Core i5-8265U, UHD Graphics 620, 15.6", 2.6 kg
NANOTE 7-inch convertible mini laptop launching soon in Japan
With an estimated price of only US$185, the NANOTE mini laptop offers modest specs like an Intel Atom x5-Z8350 quad-core CPU, 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of eMMC storage. Unlike the more expensive models from GPD and One-netbook, however, the NANOTE comes in a convertible form-factor with a 1920 x 1200 touchscreen.
One-Netbook's 7-inch OneGX1 mini laptop is a miniaturized Alienware Area-51m with Intel Tiger Lake CPUs and 5G support
Unlike GPD's Win Max mini laptop, the OneGX1 from One-Netbook is a bit more compact since it does not integrate game controller buttons, but it may also prove a bit faster as it is supposed to integrate Intel's Tiger Lake CPUs. The design appears inspired by Dell's Alienware Area-51m, and this is also said to be the first mini laptop to offer 5G support.
TSMC "kicks off" 2 nm R&D; research underway for post 2 nm nodes too
DigiTimes has offered up another vague report, this time about TSMC's development of 2 nm nodes. Reported last year by TechWeb, DigiTimes now claims that "progressing in research and exploratory studies" for after 2 nm, too. Either way, we are not going to be seeing 2 nm chipsets for a while yet.
Intel Lakefield Core i5-L16G7 shows up on Geekbench, Tremont cores seem to hold back multi-core performance
Geekbench 5 results of the Intel Lakefield Core i5-L16G7 5-core 5-thread processor have surfaced indicating good benefits in single-core over a Core i5-L15G7. However, the score also indicates that the small Tremont cores may hinder overall multi-core performance.
Leaked XPS 15 9500 listing confirms it to be a step up from the XPS 15 7590 and a step down from the XPS 17 9700
Leaked by Dell France alongside the XPS 17 9700 today, the XPS 15 9500 will be a significant upgrade over the XPS 15 7590, for the most part. The reduction in maximum battery capacity to an 86 Wh battery does not feel like an upgrade though, nor does the absence of all the innovations that Dell has seemingly reserved for the XPS 17 9700.
New Asus ProArt StudioBook 15 H500 and StudioBook 17 H700 to ditch Quadro RTX graphics for the GeForce RTX 2060
The simple swap in graphics has resulted in half the starting the price. If you want a professional laptop without the professional GPU, then the 15.6-inch Asus StudioBook 15 H500 or 17.3-inch H700 can serve as an alternative to the Razer Blade Studio or MSI Prestige.
Leaked Dell XPS 17 9700 listing confirms up to Core i9-10885H processor, 64 GB of RAM, 4 TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GPU, vapor chamber cooling and more; Dell Latitude, Precision and XPS 15 refreshes leaked too
Leaked in its entirety by Dell France, the XPS 17 9700 will be a monster of an upgrade from Dell's current XPS offering. With two M.2-2280 slots, an RTX 2060 GPU, four speakers, vapor chamber cooling, a 97 Wh battery to name but a few features, Dell is really gunning for the Apple MacBook Pro 16 this year. An 86 Wh battery and a GTX 1650 Ti is all the XPS 15 9500 is getting, though.
Asus VivoBook S14 S433 and S15 S533 now shipping with Core i5 Comet Lake-U for $700 USD
The systems come standard with Wi-Fi 6, 1080p display, USB Type-C, 512 GB PCIe NVMe SSD, 8 GB of RAM, and an 85 to 86 percent screen-to-body ratio.
Updated | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 featuring AMD's Ryzen 5 4500U APU goes on sale starting at US$649.99; cheaper Ryzen 3 4300U variant available in some countries
Lenovo has started selling the IdeaPad 5 laptop with a Ryzen 4000 APU from AMD inside it. The 14-inch model with an AMD Ryzen 5 4500U can be had for a price starting at US$649.99 in the US, while shoppers in the UK can go for a cheaper 15-inch variant with the Ryzen 3 4300U chip from £404.99 (US$501). Lenovo customers in Germany are spoiled for choice.
Update: Ryzen 5 4600U, Ryzen 7 4700U, and Ryzen 7 4800U options also available in some countries.
Update: Ryzen 5 4600U, Ryzen 7 4700U, and Ryzen 7 4800U options also available in some countries.
The MSI GF75 has a 'Silent mode'. The problem? It's not actually silent
Despite the name, system fan will continue to operate at 2400 RPM for an audible noise of 33 dB(A) even when idling and doing nothing on Windows desktop.
GPD Win Max pre-sale price for Chinese market leaked: 4,999 yuan (US$706) for a handheld gaming computer with Thunderbolt 3 and quad-core Ice Lake processor
The alleged pre-sale price and post “early bird” deal price for the GPD Win Max handheld computer have been leaked ahead of its Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign. The prices, which are for the Chinese market, are mentioned as 4,999 yuan (US$706) rising to 5,799 yuan (US$819) for those who don’t take advantage of snapping up the GPD Win Max early enough.
Acer Predator Triton 500: Opening night for the RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
The new version of the Acer Predator 500 is the first laptop in our editorial department with Nvidia's freshest high-end GPU, the GeForce RTX 2080 Super. More precisely, the energy-efficient Max-Q edition.
Intel releases its first-quarter financial results for 2020
Intel has revealed that it has made US$19.8 billion in revenue for the first 3 months of 2020 (or 1Q2020). This represents a 23% increase year-on-year (YoY). The vast majority of its "key business" divisions (PC-centric and data-center groups included) also saw gains compared to 1Q2019.
Gigabyte Aero 17 HDR XB: Versatile High-End Notebook
With the HDR version of the Aero 17, Gigabyte wants to please not only gamers, but also content creators and multimedia fans. The built-in display puts most of the competitors to shame.
Lenovo and Fedora Project confirm partnership for Fedora versions of the ThinkPad P1 Gen 2, ThinkPad P53 and ThinkPad X1 Gen 8
Lenovo and the Fedora Project have teamed up to deliver a run of Fedora ThinkPads. Pre-installed with Fedora 32 Workstation, the ThinkPad P1 Gen 2, ThinkPad P53 and ThinkPad X1 Gen 8 will be available to purchase globally.
The HyperDrive Gen2 has now achieved over 1000% of its Indiegogo goal
HYPER's 2nd-generation USB type C hub for laptops such as MacBooks has been launched via crowd-funding platforms. The resulting Indiegogo campaign has now attracted over US$1 million in backing, whereas the company had originally looked for about a tenth of that. This version of the HyperDrive has 3 SKUs with up to 18 ports each.
NVIDIA GeForce NOW loses all titles from 4 different publishers, but gains Ubisoft's support
GeForce NOW has had games made by Codemasters, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Klei Entertainment and XBOX Game Studios pulled from its platform. However, the news on NVIDIA's take on cloud gaming is not all bad: Ubisoft has added a total of 36 new games to its portfolio. A representative for this publisher has also endorsed it as "a leading-edge service".
Rumor | Dell is working on all-AMD laptops featuring Renoir successor codenamed Cezanne, Navi23 iGPUs and high-quality displays
Dell has not yet officially announced any Renoir-based laptops, and rumor has it that we will not only see Renoir-based laptops, but models powered by the Renoir successor codenamed Cezanne, as well, next year. Cezanne will get a Navi23-based iGPU and is supposed to be AMD's answer to Intel's Tiger Lake-H. Dell's Cezanne-H laptops will additionally feature high-quality FHD and QHD displays with high refresh rates.
10th gen Core i5 Comet Lake-H Debut: MSI GF75 Thin 10SCXR Laptop Review
New Core i5 name, same Core i5 performance. The 10th gen Core i5-10300H is so similar to both the 9th gen Core i5-9300H and 8th gen Core i5-8300H that it's only worth upgrading if you own a laptop with the Core i5-7300HQ/i7-7700HQ or older. As a budget gaming laptop, the GF75 10SCXR is essentially identical to last year's cheaper GF75 9SC with no performance surprises despite the next-gen CPU.
Intel Core i5-10300H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, 17.3", 2.2 kg
Over 260 million Facebook profiles have been found to be on sale on hacker forums
A security group has reported the detection of 267 million Facebook profiles on a server being offered in exchange for £300 (~US$340). The users in question are apparently mostly located in the United States. This allegedly hacked info includes their names and phone numbers.
Clues point to existence of a Lenovo Legion 5 with AMD Ryzen 4000-H and RTX 2060, but that may have been shelved; Ryzen 4000 variants could offer double the battery life compared to Comet Lake-H
References to what may have possibly been a Lenovo Legion 5 SKU powered by the AMD Renoir Ryzen 4000 and the NVIDIA RTX 2060 have surfaced on the Lenovo BIOS Simulator Center and a driver download page. However, that SKU is not seen in the PSREF indicating that it may have been shelved mid-way. The PSREF spec sheets also seem to indicate the Legion 5 SKUs powered Ryzen 4000 as having nearly double the battery life compared to their Comet Lake-H counterparts.
Gigabyte Aero 17 HDR XB Laptop Review: Super Max-Q at the Start
Hardware upgrade. While the Aero 17 HDR corresponds to its predecessor externally, a lot has happened under the hood. In addition to the new CPU, the 17-inch gaming laptop also offers an updated GPU. Find out here how well these fresh components can work with one another.
Intel Core i7-10875H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, 17.3", 2.7 kg
Acer Predator Triton 500 laptop review: Superstar
Performance update. Nvidia has recently updated its energy-saving Max-Q chips. The Predator Triton 500 from Acer is one of the first laptops to be equipped with a matching Super GPU. Read our review to find out about the performance offered by this high-end model.
Intel Core i7-10750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, 15.6", 2.1 kg
Intel will continue to dominate the premium gaming laptop market, Frank Azor confirms; no Ryzen 4000 and RTX 2070 or RTX 2080 laptops anytime soon
While NVIDIA has brought its RTX 20 SUPER mobile GPUs to new Intel Comet Lake-H laptops, Frank Azor has confirmed that there will be no Ryzen 4000 series laptops with the RTX 2070 or better any time. As expected, Intel-powered machines will remain the gaming laptops of choice for 2020.
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