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Acer Labor Day sale taking 20 percent off all items sitewide

Acer Labor Day sale takes 20 percent off new monitors, Aspire, Predator, Triton, and Helios laptops sitewide

If your PC or monitor is in need of an upgrade, you may as well browse Acer's catalog of electronics for a decent discount ending in just a few days.
Allen Ngo, 31 Aug 2019 01:33
Asus Strix Hero III G731GV RTX 2060 Laptop Review - Not that Much Better than the G731GU GTX 1660 Ti

86% Asus Strix Hero III G731GV RTX 2060 Laptop Review - Not that Much Better than the G731GU GTX 1660 Ti

The hero we deserve? Can't decide between the Asus ROG G731GV with GeForce RTX 2060 or G731GW with GeForce RTX 2070? The G731GW offers 19 percent faster gaming performance without impacting temperatures for $400 more than the G731GV.
Intel Core i7-9750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, 17.3", 2.9 kg
Allen Ngo, 30 Aug 2019 18:12
Dell Latitude 5300

85% Dell Latitude 5300 Laptop Review: A small business laptop with LTE

With an optional anti-reflective touch screen. At just 13 inches, the Dell Latitude 5300 is a small and lightweight companion for everyday business. Users do not have to go without safety features and the maintenance options are reasonable. What else is in the small business laptop, we clarify in our review.
Intel Core i5-8365U, UHD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1.4 kg
Mike Wobker, 30 Aug 2019 08:02
HP Envy 13 Review: A well-rounded subnotebook with a good number of features

85% HP Envy 13 Review: A well-rounded subnotebook with a good number of features

Privacy screen. HP's 13.3-inch subnotebook scores a lot of points for its slim and elegant exterior. Its inside values are impressive as well: a quad-core processor, a dedicated GeForce GPU and 8 GB of RAM (in dual-channel mode). Most importantly, the device's very bright IPS screen also supports HP's Sure View screen-protection technology.
Intel Core i7-8565U, NVIDIA GeForce MX250, 13.3", 1.2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 29 Aug 2019 16:29
AUO presented an impressive number of new display technologies at this year's Touch Taiwan expo. (Source: sixteen-nine.net)

AU Optronics previews new AMOLED foldable screens and ink jet printed OLED 4K @120 Hz laptop displays

AUO's improved folding AMOLED screens come with increased durability and smaller folding radius, while the laptop OLED display sporting 4K resolution and 120 Hz refresh rates are advertised to be among the first to use the ink jet printing production technique that enables lower manufacturing costs and increased yields.
Bogdan Solca, 29 Aug 2019 15:53
Razer Blade Stealth with GeForce MX150 is now $500 off and finally at a decent price (Source: Razer)

Razer Blade Stealth with GeForce MX150 and 16 GB of RAM is now $500 off and finally at a decent price

The Blade Stealth is the fastest laptop we've tested with GeForce MX150 graphics and now it costs about the same as most other Ultrabooks with no dedicated graphics at all. If you're in the market for an Ultrabook with more graphical oomph, then it may be worth considering the Razer.
Allen Ngo, 29 Aug 2019 06:09
Designing a capable laptop audio subsystem.

Laptops 101: Designing a capable laptop audio subsystem

For your listening pleasure. Unlike with desktop PCs, computer manufacturers must consider both onboard speaker and headset audio quality when it comes to laptops. In this article, we will take a look into various aspects of laptop speaker and headset audio design, including physical and electrical considerations along with software enhancements that help in elevating the listening experience. We aim to illustrate these concepts by taking audio design in MSI laptops as an example. (Sponsored article)
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 28 Aug 2019 23:08
Gigabyte totally overlooked a small but important detail on its Aero 15 and Aero 17 laptops

Gigabyte is totally overlooking a small but important detail on its Aero 15 and Aero 17 laptops

RGB lighting is great and all, but it's not very useful if it doesn't light up each and every key symbol. There's no reason why secondary fn key symbols on flagship Gigabyte laptops should be unlit even after two years in the market.
Allen Ngo, 28 Aug 2019 21:30
TSMC may counter-sue GlobalFoundries to protect its ever-expanding patent portfolio. (Source: Business Korea)

TSMC responds to GlobalFoundries allegations

TSMC claims that the GlobalFoundries allegations are baseless and it will do everything in its power to protect its IPs and technologies. The Taiwanese foundries currently hold a portfolio of 37,000 patents and expressed disappointment towards the monopolistic insinuations.
Bogdan Solca, 28 Aug 2019 15:34
An example of integer scaling compared to its bilinear counterpart. (Source: TechPowerUp)

NVIDIA addresses an issue for older games on newer displays with a driver update

Some consumers may have found that having a 4K display does not always result in pin-sharp content. This is because 1080p image data is not always scaled effectively to match the more up-to-date resolution. NVIDIA has addressed this by introducing integer scaling in its latest Game Ready Drivers update.
Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Aug 2019 14:53
Microsoft's October 2 press event teaser. (Source: Microsoft)

New Surface hardware to be unveiled October 2

Microsoft is set to unveil the latest version of its Surface device line up on October 2 in NYC. Among the devices likely to make an appearance are a Surface Laptop 3, Surface Pro 7, Surface Book 3 and potential updates to the Surface Studio and Surface Go. There might even be a surprise on the cards this time around too!
Sanjiv Sathiah, 28 Aug 2019 08:26
Eurocom Nightsky RX15 (Clevo PB51RF, Core i9, 4K OLED) Laptop Review

86% Eurocom Nightsky RX15 (Clevo PB51RF, Core i9, 4K OLED) Laptop Review

Unlocked Core i9 with OLED. The Nightsky RX15 is one of the few narrow-bezel 15.6-inch laptops offering unlocked Core i9-9980HK CPU options. Meanwhile, its OLED option makes the system competitive against the Razer Blade 15, Alienware m15, and Gigabyte Aero 15 which all have similar OLED features.
Intel Core i9-9980HK, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile, 15.6", 2.5 kg
Allen Ngo, 28 Aug 2019 08:09
HP Omen 17

85% HP Omen 17 Laptop Review: High-end gaming with some small limitations

A cost factor. Despite its high price, the current high-end configuration of the HP Omen 17 is still significantly cheaper than other RTX 2080 laptops. Find out whether the HP Omen 17 can keep up with its competition in aspects other than performance in our detailed review.
Intel Core i9-9880H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Mobile, 17.3", 3.3 kg
Florian Glaser, 27 Aug 2019 18:33
Control gameplay in DirectX 11 may be a little better with the Radeon Adrenalin 19.8.2 download. (Source: Steam)

New AMD Radeon Adrenalin version confers support for Man of Medan and HDCP 2.3 in RX 5700 series

AMD has released Radeon Adrenalin 2019 Edition 19.8.2, an update that adds compatibility with HDCP 2.3 on the RX 5700 series of graphics cards. It also boosts performance while playing Control using DirectX 11 compared to the previous version of this driver. 19.8.2 may also address a range of glitches associated with this version.
Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Aug 2019 17:04
GlobalFoundries is looking to ban TSMC's chips and all products using chips that infringe on its patents in the U.S. and Germany. (Source: TimesUnion)

GlobalFoundries sues TSMC, Apple, Nvidia, Qualcomm and other fabless companies over patent infringements

The most notable infringements are related to the use of FinFET structures in 28 nm, 16 nm, 12 nm, 10 nm and 7 nm chips. Many products powered by TSMC's chips including, iPhones, GeForce GPUs, Lenovo and Asus laptops, handhelds from Google and Motorola, plus networking equipment from Broadcom and Cisco could end up being banned from the U.S. and Germany.
Bogdan Solca, 27 Aug 2019 16:16
Same exterior for the X and T-series, but with new 10th-gen Intel interiors. (Source: Ultrabookreview)

Lenovo brings Intel 10th gen "Comet Lake" to ThinkPad X1 Carbon, X1 Yoga, T490, and X390

Some of Lenovo's most popular ThinkPad laptops, the X1 Carbon, X1 Yoga, T490, and X390, have been updated with Intel's 10th generation Comet Lake CPUs. The L13 and L13 Yoga have also been given a thinner, lighter design makeover.
Douglas Black, 27 Aug 2019 16:06
New affordable & compact Lenovo ThinkPad L13 & L13 Yoga laptops with Intel 10th gen CPUs announced

New affordable & compact Lenovo ThinkPad L13 & L13 Yoga laptops with Intel 10th gen CPUs announced

Lenovo has announced two new ThinkPad laptops with Intel Comet Lake processors. The new models ThinkPad L13 and ThinkPad L13 Yoga are slightly lighter and more compact than their predecessors, though they lose their upgradeable RAM slots in return.
Benjamin Herzig, 27 Aug 2019 16:00
Dell and Google teaming up for Latitude 5300 and 5400 2-in-1 Chromebook Enterprise Edition

Dell and Google teaming up for Latitude 5300 and 5400 2-in-1 Chromebook Enterprise Edition

Ever wanted a Chromebook with 1 TB of internal PCIe storage and 32 GB of RAM? Dell has re-purposed its existing Latitude 5300 2-in-1 and 5400 laptops into Chromebooks designed for developers and businesses to accelerate Chrome OS adoption in the commercial space.
Allen Ngo, 27 Aug 2019 14:00
Gigabyte Aorus 17 will have both unlocked Core i9 and GeForce RTX 2080 options with unique OMRON mechanical switches (Source: Aorus)

Gigabyte Aorus 17 coming this September with unlocked Core i9, GeForce RTX 2080 graphics, and OMRON mechanical switches

The OEM is claiming it to be world's first laptop with OMRON mechanical key switches. The new Aorus 17 will contrast the last generation Aorus X7 series by being thicker in order to incorporate additional features and performance options.
Allen Ngo, 27 Aug 2019 08:11
Like a Dell XPS 15, but more insane: Asus ZenBook Pro Duo with two displays, GeForce RTX graphics, and unlocked Core i9 CPU now shipping for $2999 (Source: Asus)

Like a Dell XPS 15, but more insane: Asus ZenBook Pro Duo with two 4K screens, GeForce RTX graphics, and unlocked Core i9 CPU now shipping for $2999

The flashy and eye-catching dual-screen laptop doubles down on the ScreenPad concept for both creators, multimedia users, and gamers alike. With so much hardware and displays to power, however, don't expect battery life to be so kind to travelers.
Allen Ngo, 26 Aug 2019 20:42
Medion Akoya E4253 Laptop Review: Long Runtime for a Small Amount of Money

80% Medion Akoya E4253 Laptop Review: Long Runtime for a Small Amount of Money

Silent surf machine. Just 250 Euros (~$278) is the price set by Medion for the 14-inch Akoya E4253. The laptop comes with a matte IPS Full HD display, Pentium Silver N5000 processor, silent operation and a good battery life.
Intel Pentium Silver N5000, UHD Graphics 605, 14", 1.4 kg
Sascha Mölck, 26 Aug 2019 08:22
The RedmiBook 14 is back with a new CPU. (Source: Redmi)

RedmiBook 14 Enhanced edition with 10th-gen i7 processor to be released soon

Redmi launched its first ever laptop, a 14-inch ultrabook, not long ago. Now, it is destined for the launch stage again, in the form of a new variant with an updated Intel chipset. The brand has not specified which one it will be, save that it is to be a Core i7 from the new 10 series.
Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Aug 2019 14:17
Asus celebrates 30th anniversary with a limited edition white ZenBook 13 (Source: Asus)

Asus celebrates 30th anniversary with an 18-carat plated limited edition ZenBook 13 laptop

The white ZenBook 13 will sport a special Star Trek-like rose gold logo on its outer lid for a price of $1399 USD to be the most luxurious ZenBook model Asus has ever released.
Allen Ngo, 25 Aug 2019 04:32
ASUS VivoBook 14 X412FJ Laptop Review: A compact 14-inch machine with performance issues

84% ASUS VivoBook 14 X412FJ Laptop Review: A compact 14-inch machine with performance issues

A compact all-rounder with fatal flaws. The VivoBook 14 scores well for its quad-core i5 processor, dedicated GPU, 8 GB of dual-channel RAM, SSD and matte IPS screen. However, there are some significant shortcomings, which our tests and review will reveal.
Intel Core i5-8265U, NVIDIA GeForce MX230, 14", 1.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 24 Aug 2019 21:16
Password Leak Detection is a feature of Chrome 78. (Source: Google)

Chrome may soon be able to alert the user if their passwords have been stolen

Password Leak Detection is an experimental feature in Chrome 78. It checks a given password against public databases of data breaches, in case of its use in a known security incident. Should this test prove positive, Chrome then offers a pop-up advising the user to change the password for the site or service in question.
Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Aug 2019 19:36
MSI Modern 14 with Core i5-10210U, 512 GB NVMe SSD, and GeForce MX250 GPU now available for $899 (Source: MSI)

MSI Modern 14 with Core i5-10210U, 512 GB NVMe SSD, and GeForce MX250 GPU now available for $899

The budget-midrange professional laptop will begin shipping on September 10 with 5.7 mm thin bezels, 80 percent screen-to-body ratio, and Intel's latest Comet Lake-U CPU. Initial SKUs will not carry Core i7 options.
Allen Ngo, 23 Aug 2019 21:44
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 2019 Laptop Review: Slim workstation with stronger GPU and weaker CPU

88% Lenovo ThinkPad P1 2019 Laptop Review: Slim workstation with stronger GPU and weaker CPU

Turing refresh with CPU weakness. Lenovo has introduced the second generation of its slim, high-end ThinkPad P1 workstation into the market. Included on board are the newest Nvidia Quadro GPUs based on Turing, significantly brighter display options, and the newest Intel processors. However, the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 2 shows some weaknesses in the CPU performance, of all things.
Intel Core i7-9850H, NVIDIA Quadro T1000 (Laptop), 15.6", 1.7 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 23 Aug 2019 18:30
Starting with this year's Prestige lineup, MSI offers the stunning 4K displays on the 15-inch, as well as on the 14-inch models. (Source: MSI)

MSI's new Prestige 14 / 15 laptops feature up to 6-core Intel Comet Lake-U CPUs

Usually reserved for 15-inch models and up, MSI now offers 4K display options for the 14-inch Prestige models, as well, plus all screens are factory-calibrated. Users can also opt to equip the laptops with quad-core or six-core Comet Lake-U CPUs, while the graphics processing is ensured by Nvidia's GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q GPUs.
Bogdan Solca, 23 Aug 2019 15:11
Acer Aspire Nitro 5 Laptop Review: A gaming laptop with decent battery life

84% Acer Aspire Nitro 5 Laptop Review: A gaming laptop with decent battery life

A practical gaming laptop! Acer has proven several times with its Nitro 5 series that gaming laptops do not always have to be extremely expensive. The company is back again with a new 17.3-inch model that it equips with an Intel Core i7-9750H and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, which should combine to create a solid foundation for this gaming laptop. Read on to find out how the latest Nitro 5 fares in our tests in this detailed review.
Intel Core i7-9750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile, 17.3", 2.8 kg
Sebastian Bade, 22 Aug 2019 22:35
The port selection on the Vostro 13 5391 is minimalistic. (Source: Dell)

Dell introduces Vostro 13 5391 business-oriented laptops with gen 10 Intel CPUs

The small business Vostro laptop lineup from Dell is among the first to get updated with the freshly released Comet Lake-U CPUs from Intel. The new Vostro 13 5391 now features a lighter and sturdier chassis along with a discrete GeForce MX250 GPU. Users can also choose between 4 and 8 GB of LPDDR3-2133 RAM options and can add up to 1 TB of NVMe SSD storage.
Bogdan Solca, 22 Aug 2019 15:13
In review: Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 2 is slower than its predecessor

In review: Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 2 is slower than its predecessor

Normally, you would expect a newer laptop being faster than its older predecessor. Sometimes however, this isn't the case. Unfortunately, the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 2019, which we are reviewing right now, is slower than the older model.
Benjamin Herzig, 22 Aug 2019 00:37
Intel Comet Lake-U in Review: Complicated name and not really faster

Once more in 14nm | Intel Comet Lake-U in Review: Complicated name and not really faster

Comet Lake-U is the successor to the current Whiskey Lake-U CPUs from Intel. However, the new models are still manufactured in the familiar 14nm process. We checked the performance of the new Core i7 with a pre-production unit, but the results are rather sobering.
Andreas Osthoff, 21 Aug 2019 15:01
Dell XPS 13 7390 with 6-core Core i7 Comet Lake-U options coming this September (Source: Dell)

Dell XPS 13 7390 will be the first subnotebook with 6-core Core i7 Comet Lake-U options when it launches this September

Intel Comet Lake-U will allow <14-inch subnotebooks like the XPS 13 to carry processors with 6 physical cores. The system will launch within weeks of the Ice Lake-powered XPS 13 2-in-1 for a starting price of $900 USD. Visually, there will be no changes between the XPS 13 9380 and XPS 13 7390.
Allen Ngo, 21 Aug 2019 15:01
Dell Inspiron 13, 15, and 17 7000 2-in-1 series with Core i7-10510U Comet Lake launching this week (Source: Dell)

Dell Inspiron 13, 15, and 17 7000 2-in-1 series with Core i7-10510U Comet Lake launching this week

The convertible laptops will be one of the first to carry the Core i5-10210U and Core i7-10510U CPU. USB Type-C Power Delivery and Thunderbolt 3 will come standard on SKUs powered by Intel 10th gen processors.
Allen Ngo, 21 Aug 2019 15:00
Affordable Dell Inspiron 13, 14, and 15 5000 series refreshed with Intel Comet Lake Core i3-10110U up to the Core i7-10510U (Source: Dell)

Affordable Dell Inspiron 13, 14, and 15 5000 series refreshed with Intel Comet Lake Core i3-10110U up to the Core i7-10510U

The Comet Lake Inspiron 5000 series will perform very similarly to the pricier Inspiron 7000 2-in-1 series but without the convertible 360-degree hinges. Oddly enough, USB Type-C will only be available on SKUs with dedicated GeForce MX230 or MX250 graphics.
Allen Ngo, 21 Aug 2019 15:00
The Dell XPS 13 9390 does not exist. Here's why (Source: Dell)

The Dell XPS 13 9390 does not exist. Here's why

Dell has been slowly leaving behind its last generation XPS 9380 and XPS 9570 series by renaming its successors the XPS 7390 and XPS 7590 instead, respectively. The change may seem confusing at first glance, but it makes sense when looking at Dell's mobile lineup as a whole.
Allen Ngo, 21 Aug 2019 15:00
Dell Inspiron 14, 15, and 17 3000 series will get Comet Lake-U starting at just $390 (Source: Dell)

Dell Inspiron 14, 15, and 17 3000 series will get Comet Lake-U starting at just $390

Want Intel's latest mobile CPU without breaking the bank? The entry-level Inspiron 3000 series will be refreshed with the same quad-core Intel 10th gen processor options as the upcoming XPS 13 7390. SKUs will launch this week in EMEA with a North American launch to follow in early September.
Allen Ngo, 21 Aug 2019 15:00
The Inspiron 14 7000 7490 is Dell's latest and most XPS-like laptop yet in both looks and features

The Inspiron 14 7000 7490 is Dell's latest and most XPS-like laptop yet in both looks and features

The upper mid-range offering will come with a Core i7-10510U CPU, GeForce MX250 GPU, WWAN, WiFi 6, Thunderbolt 3, Intel Optane H10, FHD touchscreen, soldered RAM, and a new magnesium alloy chassis that takes a lot of visual cues from the flagship XPS lineup.
Allen Ngo, 21 Aug 2019 15:00
Intel 10th gen Comet Lake offers a 6-core 12-thread CPU in a ULV package for the first time. (Source: Intel)

Intel announces new 10th gen Comet Lake-U and Y CPUs led by the 6C/12T Core i7-10710U

The new 10th gen Comet Lake U and Y-series processors succeed Whiskey Lake and will co-exist alongside the 10nm Ice Lake SKUs. Comet Lake continues to build upon the well-refined 14nm process and aims to offer the first 6-core and 12-thread ULV package (Core i7-10710U), increased boost clocks, better sustained performance, and improved battery life. While Intel claims a fairly significant performance gain from the previous generation, our preliminary benchmarks show that may not really be the case.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 21 Aug 2019 15:00
The Pavilion x360, now with 10th Generation Intel Core processors and a GeForce MX250 GPU. (Image source: HP)

HP refreshes the Pavilion x360 with Intel Comet Lake-U processors and dedicated graphics; starting at US$629.99

Not one to be left out, HP is bringing Comet Lake-U to its Pavilion x360 series. Spotted by renowned leaker @momomo_us, the 14-inch convertible comes with a choice of three Comet Lake-U processors, along with up to 16 GB of DDR4-2666 dual-channel RAM and an NVIDIA GeForce MX250 GPU. The refreshed line-up starts at US$629.99 and is available to order now directly from HP. Orders will start shipping on September 5.
Alex Alderson, 20 Aug 2019 15:39
The GST Gemini is basically a combo of two tablets that attach magnetically one to another. (Source: GST)

GST crowdfunds Gemini dual-touchscreen notebook

The GST Gemini is currently in production and is scheduled to ship into Indiegogo backers in March 2020. There are regular, as well as Pro versions with 13 and 15-inch sizes. The regular versions are powered by Intel's Core i5-8350U CPUs coupled with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB SSD storage, while the Pro versions integrate the Core i7-8550U CPUs along with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB SSD storage.
Bogdan Solca, 20 Aug 2019 14:49
Tiger Lake will be Intel's first 10 nm U series processors. (Image source: FrAndroid)

Intel Tiger Lake U processor annihilates the Core i7-8665U and Ryzen 7 3700U in UserBenchmark, scores up to 13% more than the Core i9-9980HK in the process

Tiger Lake U is not expected to arrive until Q2 2021 at the earliest, but two listings have already appeared on UserBenchmark, and they put the current crop of mobile processors to shame. Tiger Lake U is likely to be Intel's first 15 W chips to be built on a 10 nm FinFET process and will feature Gen12 Intel UHD Graphics too.
Alex Alderson, 20 Aug 2019 13:06
AMD Ryzen CPU options coming to the HP Pavilion Gaming series for the first time ever (Source: HP)

AMD Ryzen CPU options coming to the HP Pavilion Gaming laptop series for the first time ever

The upcoming late 2019 model will be 4 percent thinner (23.5 mm vs. 24.5 mm) with 28 percent larger heat pipes than the 2018 model. Meanwhile, the Ryzen 5 3550H and Ryzen 7 3750H should offer a performance level similar to the Core i5-9300H but for hopefully much less.
Allen Ngo, 20 Aug 2019 09:00
A Minecraft scene with and without ray tracing. (Source: NVIDIA)

Gamescom 2019 | Minecraft, Dying Light 2 and other titles to get ray tracing soon

Mojang, the makers of Minecraft, has announced that its hit game will become able to use real-time ray tracing in early 2020. Furthermore, NVIDIA has broken the news that a number of other titles will get these features. They include upcoming Metro Exodus DLC, Control and Dying Light 2.
Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Aug 2019 19:07
Lenovo Ideapad L340-17API laptop review: 17.3-incher pleases with good battery life

81% Lenovo Ideapad L340-17API laptop review: 17.3-incher pleases with good battery life

There is no shortage of weaknesses. With the Ideapad L340-17API, Lenovo delivers a 17.3-inch laptop that can score points with a strong Ryzen 5 3500U APU, a solid state drive, good battery life and a quite good keyboard. Unfortunately, it does not lack weaknesses: In this case, a TN panel with unstable viewing angles is in use, and the RAM is only able to run in single-channel mode. In addition, there is no memory card reader.
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U, Vega 8, 17.3", 2.8 kg
Sascha Mölck, 19 Aug 2019 08:17
The Ryzen 5 3550U is part of AMD's Raven Ridge APU series. (Image source: AMD)

The Ryzen 5 3550U outscores the Ryzen 7 3700U and Ryzen 7 3750H in Geekbench, but lives in Intel's shadow

The Ryzen 5 3550U may be another mobile Ryzen 3000 series APU, but not all is as it seems. A recent Geekbench listing shows that the processor is capable of even outscoring the Ryzen 7 3750H in multicore tasks. However, it appears that AMD is still incapable of narrowing the gap to Intel's Whiskey Lake generation, putting somewhat of a dampener on the Ryzen 5 3550U.
Alex Alderson, 18 Aug 2019 15:44
Eurocom Nightsky Ti15 (Clevo PB51RF) Laptop Review

87% Eurocom Nightsky Ti15 (Clevo PB51RF) Laptop Review

New age of narrow bezel Clevo laptops. Clevo is getting better at creating more visually attractive gaming laptops without sacrificing the core performance advantages that the series is known for. We only wish that it could be easier to service.
Intel Core i7-9750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile, 15.6", 2.5 kg
Allen Ngo, 18 Aug 2019 01:37
Schenker Key 16 (Clevo P960EN-K) Review: The slim notebook pleases with a lot of computing power

84% Schenker Key 16 (Clevo P960EN-K) Review: The slim notebook pleases with a lot of computing power

Elegant, slim gamer. The powerful hardware of the Schenker Key 16 is able to bring all the current computer games smoothly to the matte 16.1-inch screen (FHD, IPS, 144 Hz). Schenker offers individual configuration options, such as up to three storage drives (2x M.2-2280, 1x 2.5-in) and up to 64 GB of working memory. In addition, the BIOS allows for undervolting of CPU and iGPU.
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q, 16.1", 2.2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 17 Aug 2019 19:17
Dell XPS 15 7590 OLED Power Consumption Measurements: White Can Be Almost Two Times More Demanding Than Other Colors

Dell XPS 15 7590 OLED Power Consumption Measurements: White Can Be Almost Two Times More Demanding Than Other Colors

Because of the way OLED works, it may be worth changing white backgrounds to something darker especially if your commonly used applications or web pages are predominately white. At the most extreme, white at maximum brightness will consume almost 14 W more than if the screen were only black.
Allen Ngo, 17 Aug 2019 07:46
Microsoft's Surface Pro 6 and Surface Book 2 devices are suffering from severe CPU throttling. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft aware of severe throttling issue affecting Surface Pro 6 and Surface Book 2 that leaves devices locked at just 400 MHz

Microsoft’s Surface Pro 6 and Surface Book 2 models are suffering from severe throttling problems. The company is said to be aware of the issue and is preparing a firmware update to address the problem.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 16 Aug 2019 12:42
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