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Acer Predator Helios 300 Special Edition in white and gold. (Source: Acer)

The Acer Predator Helios 300 Special Edition is an upgraded white and gold model that is only available for a limited time

The Acer Predator Helios 300 Special Edition is a sleek limited-edition variant of the standard Helios 300. A new 144 Hz IPS display has been used, and the chassis uses an unusual all-white with gold trim design. Acer plans to discontinue this variant within a few months of sales starting.
Craig Ward, 23 May 2018 18:00
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On this page we list all reviews, news and articles regarding laptops.
Redaktion, 23 May 2018 14:02
X-Plane 11 Benchmarks

X-Plane 11 Benchmarks

Advanced flight simulation. The X-Plane series is a stalwart in the commercial flight simulation market, and X-Plane 11 marks the latest iteration. It uses an advanced physics engine that mixes hard-coded data with aerodynamics to simulate realistic flight. When cranking up the settings the engine is heavily taxing on the graphics card and processor, which is particularly notable for its reliance on single-threaded CPU performance. The scope and scale of the game make it an ideal candidate for assessing system performance.
Craig Ward, 23 May 2018 12:29
Dell XPS 15 9575 2-in-1 convertible (Source: Dell)

Frank Azor: No more loud fans for the Dell XPS 15 9575 2-in-1 convertible thanks to the latest BIOS update

The latest BIOS update for the Dell XPS 15 9575 convertible should take care of the fans issue, revealed Frank Azor on Twitter yesterday. In the last month, more users complained that the fans of the new XPS 2-in-1 are extremely loud even under light load, some of them even stumbling into this problem on more than just one XPS 15 9575.
Codrut Nistor, 23 May 2018 10:05
Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBA (i5-7300HQ, RX 560) Laptop Review

78% Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBA (i5-7300HQ, RX 560) Laptop Review

Budget Gaming. Lenovo’s budget-priced gaming notebooks start at €700 (~$817). While these basic variants are not that powerful, they should still be enough for some gamers. In this review, we will be looking at the Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBA, a 15.6-inch notebook that is equipped with an Intel Core i5-7300HQ processor and an AMD Radeon RX 560 dedicated graphics card.
Intel Core i5-7300HQ, AMD Radeon RX 560 (Laptop), 15.6", 2.5 kg
Mike Wobker, 23 May 2018 08:43
Razer claims that the new Blade is the slimmest 15-inch gaming laptop on the market right now. (Source: Razer)

The new Razer Blade 15 is the slimmest 15.6-inch gaming laptop in the world

Razer managed to squeeze the 15.6-inch systems inside the older 14-inch Blade chassis. This makes the new Blade gaming laptops some of the slimmest models on the market to date. The refreshed specs include Intel's gen 8 hexa-core CPUs coupled with 16 GB of DDR4-2666 RAM, and, depending on the budget, users can choose among a GTX 1060 or 1070 Max-Q GPU, FHD or UHD displays and 256/512 GB SSDs.
Bogdan Solca, 22 May 2018 19:38
The new GeForce GTX 1050 (3 GB) GPU offers a base clock speed of 1392 MHz. (Source: Nvidia)

Nvidia releases GeForce GTX 1050 (3 GB) GPU

A new variant of the GeForce GTX 1050 GPU has been spotted on the Nvidia website. The latest addition to the GTX 1050 series is the GeForce GTX 1050 (3 GB). The GeForce 10 series was released in 2016, and the GTX 1050 GPU originally came in the forms of a 2 GB base model and a 4 GB Ti model.
Daniel R Deakin, 22 May 2018 04:34
The X50 5G modem could be integrated in mobile devices as well as desktop PCs. (Source: XDA Developers)

Qualcomm could allow OEMs to release several 5G smartphones this year

Major cities in the US and across the globe are testing 5G services throughout this year, and some areas might even get limited 5G connectivity in the second half of 2018. Tis has prompted some OEMs to pressure Qualcomm into allowing them to integrate the X50 5G modem and maybe even the upcoming Snapdragon 855 SoC in several smartphones that could launch by the end of 2018.
Bogdan Solca, 21 May 2018 20:16
Select Acer laptops will ship with Amazon Alexa pre-installed (Source: Acer)

Select Acer laptops will ship with Amazon Alexa pre-installed

Control your smart home with a compatible Acer laptop. The free update will begin rolling out today for Spin 3 and Spin 5 owners with more on store shelves beginning in June. Instead of offering the software as an option, however, owners will have one more pre-installed software application that they will have to manually uninstall if they have no interest in Alexa or if they prefer Microsoft Cortana.
Allen Ngo, 21 May 2018 19:35
Huawei MateBook X Pro launching in U.S. for $900 after rebates (Source: Huawei)

Huawei MateBook X Pro launching in U.S. for $900 after gift card rebates

The $300 USD gift card will apply to new purchases of the MateBook X Pro made through Amazon and NewEgg in an attempt to create buzz. The promotion will end after June 10. Huawei's latest 13.9-inch laptop is thicker than its last but also significantly more powerful to justify the larger dimensions.
Allen Ngo, 21 May 2018 15:00
Huawei Matebook X Pro (i5-8250U, MX150) Laptop Review

88% Huawei Matebook X Pro (i5-8250U, MX150) Laptop Review

Market disruptor. Huawei wants to prove that you don't need to spend $1500 or more for a decently specced XPS 13 or MacBook Pro. The MateBook X Pro attempts to give it all with an attractively thin aluminum design, 3:2 touchscreen, discrete Nvidia graphics, Thunderbolt 3, and an Intel U class CPU for less than what major competitors are currently offering.
Intel Core i5-8250U, NVIDIA GeForce MX150, 13.9", 1.3 kg
Allen Ngo, 21 May 2018 11:59
Dell Latitude 7390 (Core i7-8650U, Touchscreen) Laptop Review

90% Dell Latitude 7390 (Core i7-8650U, Touchscreen) Laptop Review

Smarter business? One of the best business ultrabooks gets even more powerful with the adoption of an 8th-generation Core i7-8650U CPU and NVMe SSD—as well as an honest-to-goodness anti-glare touchscreen. But are these extra perks worth the cost premium? As always, we’ll investigate with relentless detail in our full review.
Intel Core i7-8650U, UHD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1.3 kg
Steve Schardein, 20 May 2018 21:04
The Core i7-8750H in the MSI GS65 is slightly slower than in the Asus Zephyrus M GM501 (Image source: MSI)

The Core i7-8750H in the MSI GS65 is slightly slower than in the Asus Zephyrus M GM501

Throttling behavior has improved over the MSI GS63, but that is only because initial clock rates are lower than what the Core i7-8750H CPU is capable of when compared to the same CPU in the latest Zephyrus or Aero. Multi-thread performance is around 5 to 10 percent slower on the MSI as a result. Fortunately, the differences are minuscule for gaming purposes.
Allen Ngo, 20 May 2018 02:48
Xiaomi France teaser (Source: Facebook)

Xiaomi coming to France on May 22

Promising to bring a "new attitude" to Europe, Xiaomi is ready to enter the French market. The Chinese brand will open its first Mi Store in Paris on May 22, but more are expected to follow in other French cities over the coming months. Two days later, Xiaomi will also enter the Italian market.
Codrut Nistor, 19 May 2018 08:08
The EM-B13KG mini PCs are able to handle up to 4 monitors. (Source: Notebook Italia)

Emdoor presents Kaby Lake-G gaming laptops and mini PCs

The EM-B13KG mini PC and EM-NM14KG 14-inch gaming laptop from Emdoor will most likely come with very affordable prices. Both can be equipped with the i5 and i7 Kaby Lake-G CPUs that integrate AMD's Radeon RX Vega M GPUs, up to 8 GB DDR4 RAM, SSD storage (+HDD for the mini PC), and the list of connectors is quite generous.
Bogdan Solca, 18 May 2018 20:04
Performance-wise, the M3 procesors will be almsot as fast as the Core ULV chips. (Source: Golem.de)

Intel Cannon Lake-Y M3-8114Y dual-core 10 nm CPU gets leaked specs

Together with the recently leaked Core i3-8121U, the M3-8114Y will be one of the first 10 nm ULV CPUs launched by Intel this year. As far as performance goes, the new M3 will be a tad slower than the i3, with a 1.5 GHz default clock and boost clocks reaching around 2.2 GHz. TDP should be around 4 W, making them ideal for fanless entry-level notebooks.
Bogdan Solca, 17 May 2018 21:11
The Lenovo IdeaPad 330 powered by Intel's first 10 nm CPUs will be released in June. (Source: Lenovo)

Intel Core i3-8121U SiSoft Sandra benchmarks leaked by Lenovo

It looked like Intel is going through some production problems with the 10 nm Cannon Lake chips, but the latest leaks involving Lenovo's IdeaPad 330 series powered by the Core i3-8121U CPU signals the fact that Intel will actually be the first to achieve the 10 nm milestone this year. Since the i3-8121U is an entry-level dual-core, the SiSoft Sandra results are not great, but still decent for a 15 W TDP CPU.
Bogdan Solca, 17 May 2018 20:12
Acer Swift 1 SF114-32 (N5000, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

85% Acer Swift 1 SF114-32 (N5000, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

Elegant endurance runner. Acer's 14-incher offers an excellent battery life, an elegant, slim metal case, a keyboard illumination, and a matte IPS display. The new Pentium Silver N5000 quad-core processor has significantly more computing power than its predecessor, advancing into the range of earlier Core-i3 processors with this. You have to pay almost 600 Euros (~$707) for the whole package.
Intel Pentium Silver N5000, UHD Graphics 605, 14", 1.4 kg
Sascha Mölck, 17 May 2018 17:37
Lenovo Legion is the official PC and monitor sponsor for the Ubisoft Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six eSports events. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo inks pact with Ubisoft to furnish Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Pro eSports events with Legion gear

Lenovo has partnered with Ubisoft to furnish the Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege Pro League and Majors eSports events with Legion hardware including desktop PCs, laptops, and monitors. The partnership extends from Spring 2018 to Spring 2019 worldwide across North America, EMEA, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 17 May 2018 15:00
ASUS ZenBook UX3430UN (i5-8250U, MX150, 256 GB SSD) Subnotebook review

88% ASUS ZenBook UX3430UN (i5-8250U, MX150, 256 GB SSD) Subnotebook review

Office exemplar with gaming ambitions. The new ZenBook brings together the core of what office users desire and invites you to play a game or two thanks to its GeForce MX150 GPU. ASUS seems to have succeeded in this balancing act where other subnotebooks have failed. If there is anything to complain about, it is only at a high level.
Intel Core i5-8250U, NVIDIA GeForce MX150, 14", 1.3 kg
Sven Kloevekorn, 16 May 2018 13:06
HP claims that the Elite x2 1013 G3 is the world's smallest business detachable. (Source: HP)

HP intros the Elite x2 1013 G3: a Surface Pro clone for business with thin bezels

Alongside many of its premium reveals, HP has also introduced the Elite x2 1013 G2. The Elite x2 is being billed as the world's smallest business detachable and comes with upgraded internals, ultra-thin bezels, and two high resolution display options.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 16 May 2018 11:57
Dell XPS 15 9570 performance laptop now with Intel Core i9-8950HK processor options (Source: Dell Spain)

The Dell XPS 15 9570 with Intel Core i9-8950HK processor now available in Spain

After a painfully long wait — for those interested — the Intel Core i9-8950HK processor is now present in two XPS 15 9570 models. Unfortunately, they have only been listed on the Dell Spain website, so US customers still have to wait a few more days (or weeks) until the XPS 15 9570 gets this high-end mobile processor stateside.
Codrut Nistor, 16 May 2018 10:15
New business laptops with AMD Ryzen Pro

New business laptops with AMD Ryzen Pro

AMD announced new Ryzen Pro APUs and all three major OEMs Dell, HP, and Lenovo were on display with corresponding products. We had the chance to talk with the manufacturers and check the new models hands-on.
Andreas Osthoff, 15 May 2018 14:26
EliteBook 1050 G1 with GeForce GTX 1050: HP challenges the Dell XPS 15

EliteBook 1050 G1 with the GeForce GTX 1050 & Coffee Lake: HP challenges the Dell XPS 15

The market for premium laptops has been growing in recent years, with thin and powerful 15-inch laptops like the Dell XPS 15 or Apple MacBook Pro 15 as one of the growth-segments. Reason enough for HP to release the new EliteBook 1050 G1, which offers a hexa-core CPU and the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 in a thin 15-inch chassis.
Benjamin Herzig, 15 May 2018 11:15
Asus GL703GE (Core i7-8750H, GTX 1050 Ti) Laptop Review

85% Asus GL703GE (Core i7-8750H, GTX 1050 Ti) Laptop Review

Caffeine boost. The Asus GL703GE packs in more processor performance than ever thanks to Intel’s new Core i7-8750H CPU. The Coffee Lake chip is a shot in the arm for processor-reliant tasks, and the 120 Hz display has been improved. Still, the price makes the GL703GE hard to recommend.
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile, 17.3", 2.7 kg
Sam Medley, 15 May 2018 03:49
AMD announces new Ryzen Pro Mobile APUs

AMD announces new Ryzen Pro Mobile APUs

AMD announces new Ryzen Pro CPUs for business users, both for desktop as well as mobile systems. The performance is obviously an important topic, but business users also want security and reliability.
Andreas Osthoff, 15 May 2018 01:03
Dell XPS 15 9570 not coming in black, reveals Frank Azor on Twitter

Frank Azor: No chance for a black Dell XPS 15 9570

Although those who purchase the Dell XPS 15 9575 2-in-1 can already choose to have it in black, Frank Azor has recently confirmed that the Dell XPS 15 9570 laptop will not get such a color option anytime soon. The XPS 15 9570 is only available in a platinum silver finish and starts at US$999.99.
Codrut Nistor, 14 May 2018 17:41
New HP Envy and Envy x360 refreshes get inspired by Damascus steel

New HP Envy and Envy x360 refreshes get inspired by Damascus steel

HP has announced refreshes to its Envy notebook lineup including the Envy 13, Envy 17, Envy x360 13, and Envy x360 15. The standout feature of these notebooks is the new minimalist chiseled appearance similar to the patterning found in sword blades made from Damascus steel. Internally, all notebooks receive an upgrade to the Intel 8th generation CPUs with the Envy x360 offering AMD Ryzen with Vega graphics options as well. The Envy x360 15 also sports a 650-nit bright panel for excellent outdoor legibility.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 14 May 2018 14:00
ASUS VivoBook 15 X542UF (i5-8250U, MX130, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

81% ASUS VivoBook 15 X542UF (i5-8250U, MX130, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

All-rounder The VivoBook 15 scores highly for its powerful quad-core processor, its dedicated GeForce GPU and good battery life. Once again, the VivoBook is let down by an unconvincing display.
Intel Core i5-8250U, NVIDIA GeForce MX130, 15.6", 2.3 kg
Sascha Mölck, 14 May 2018 10:46
Cannon Lake stumbles into the market: The IdeaPad 330-15ICN is the first laptop with a 10-nm-CPU

Cannon Lake stumbles into the market: The IdeaPad 330-15ICN is the first laptop with a 10-nm-CPU

Intel Cannon Lake once was a very highly anticipated CPU-release. After massive delays, the first Intel CPU generation that is manufactured in the advanced 10 nanometer process has finally arrived – and it enters the market silently, in a low-budget device.
Benjamin Herzig, 13 May 2018 23:08
HP EliteBook 830 G5 (i7, FHD, SureView) Laptop Review

88% HP EliteBook 830 G5 (i7, FHD, SureView) Laptop Review

The largest subnotebook. HP’s latest EliteBook 830 G5 is much more than a simple redesign. Not only does it feature a larger display, but it is also a quantum leap for HP’s business line-up. Find out whether or not HP is leaping in the right direction in our extensive review.
Intel Core i7-8550U, UHD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1.3 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 13 May 2018 20:25
Dell XPS 15 9570 heatsink assembly diagram. (Source: Dell)

The Dell XPS 15 9570 might inherit the same throttling issues as its predecessor

The service manual for the Dell XPS 15 9570 has been posted online and it looks like the notebook will sport a similar heatsink design with 2 heat pipes as its predecessor. This raises concerns about the possible throttling issues as the previous XPS 15 9560 had to be undervolted and thermal pads applied to the VRMs in order to prevent performance drops due to thermal throttling and power limits.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 May 2018 11:03
The new SSDs from Gigabyte incorporate Toshiba 3D TLC NAND flash memory. (Source: Gigabyte)

Gigabyte announces its UD PRO Series SATA SSDs

Taiwanese motherboard specialist Gigabyte has announced an entry into the SSD market. The company has published a press release detailing its new UD PRO Series. The series currently consists of just two SATA III drives: a 256 GB model and a 512 GB model. Prices are expected to be around US$68.99 for the 256 GB variant and US$119.99 for the larger drive.
Daniel R Deakin, 11 May 2018 21:08
The slim design can still pack impressive specs for a 13-incher. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo's 13-inch Yoga 730 2-in-1 notebooks now available

With the 13-inch variant of the Yoga 730, users can get an FHD IPS touchscreen, and can opt for an i7-8550U or an i5-8250U CPU. They can further add 8 or 16 GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 512 GB of NVMe SSD storage. This model specifically impresses with the 2x Thunderbolt 3 connectors that come standard on any variant.
Bogdan Solca, 11 May 2018 19:14
MSI GT75 8RG Titan

87% MSI GT75 8RG Titan (i9-8950HK, GTX 1080, Full-HD) Laptop Review

Gaming Colossus. The GT75 8RG Titan marks MSI’s relaunch of its most powerful and massive 17-inch notebook. The desktop replacement includes a hexa-core CPU, a 120 Hz display and NVIDIA’s fastest mobile GPU to fit its high-end billing. We will be putting this gaming newcomer up against the toughest of competitors.
Intel Core i9-8950HK, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, 17.3", 4.6 kg
Florian Glaser, 11 May 2018 11:32
The ROG GU501GM keeps most of the Zephyr M's design features. (Source: Asus)

Asus launches more affordable ROG GU501GM gaming laptops with six-core CPUs

If the ROG Zephyrus seems too expensive for your budget, you may want to take a look at the ROG GU501GM instead. The more affordable GU501GM comes with almost the same design features, and the specs are still very solid, as it includes the i7-8750H six-core CPU, a GTX 1060 6 GB VRAM video card, 16 GB DDR4-2666 RAM, a 128 GB SSD + 1 TB Hybrid HDD, and a Thunderbolt 3 connector.
Bogdan Solca, 10 May 2018 17:30
Image source: Lon.tv

Lon Seidman and Douglas Black of Notebookcheck and UltrabookReview talk laptops and the tech review process

Lon Seidman recently hosted a podcast with Notebookcheck's own Douglas Black. Over the hour, Douglas discussed his work with Notebookcheck and UltrabookReview with Lon and the process behind writing reviews of laptops in the online era. The duo also discussed the laptop market at large and some interesting trends they are currently watching.
Sam Medley, 10 May 2018 16:50
Stack of Lenovo IdeaPad 330S showing the various color options. (Source: Lenovo)

The Lenovo IdeaPad 330 and 330S cover the budget and mid-range segment, options include i7-8750H and GTX 1050

Today Lenovo announced the new IdeaPad 330 and IdeaPad 320S which they claim to meet the specifications, price, and looks that most consumers want in an affordable laptop. The Lenovo IdeaPad came about in the late 2000’s as a consumer-oriented counterpart to the hugely successful business-orientated ThinkPad. Dedicated GPU options include the MX110, MX130, MX150, and GTX 1050.
Craig Ward, 10 May 2018 16:00
Lenovo 530S showing maximum 180 degree screen angle. Color is 'copper.' (Source: Lenovo)

The updated Lenovo IdeaPad 530S is an ultrabook in a larger form factor

The Lenovo IdeaPad 530S is a relatively thin and light notebook compared to the screen sizes on offer and the price segment which it occupies. Equipped with a Core i7 (probably U-series), up to an MX150, and a 1440p display, this laptop will sit well with consumers who want a good looking and decently priced mid-sized computer.
Craig Ward, 10 May 2018 16:00
Lenovo: AMD Ryzen models ThinkPad A285 and ThinkPad A485 listed online for the first time

Lenovo: AMD Ryzen models ThinkPad A285 and ThinkPad A485 listed online for the first time

Lenovo has released many ThinkPad laptops in this year already, but no models with AMD Ryzen so far. This apparently changes soon, as the new models ThinkPad A285 and A485 have been listed on the Lenovo website for the first time.
Benjamin Herzig, 10 May 2018 11:02
The updated Oryx Pro features a 15.6-inch matte FHD IPS screen in the base configuration. (Source: System76)

System76 offers Ubuntu-based Oryx Pro laptop for pre-order

American computer manufacturer System76 has offered the company’s updated Oryx Pro for pre-order. For US$1,599, the buyer would receive a 15.6-inch, Ubuntu-based laptop sporting an i7-8750H processor, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 GPU, 8 GB RAM, and a 250 GB M.2 SSD. The official System76 website offers a generous amount of configurations for the Oryx Pro update.
Daniel R Deakin, 09 May 2018 23:43
The EUV lithography is not yet fully operational and is expected to be used at maximum capacity by the end of 2018.  (Source: Anandtech)

TSMC reveals more details on the 5 nm manufacturing process

The 7 nm manufacturing process will be superseded by the 5 nm one by 2020. Right now, TSMC is working to improve the extreme ultraviolet lithography tech that should lead to reduced power consumption and considerable performance gains for the 7+ nm chips in late 2018. TSMC estimates that the performance gains and power requirements will see minor improvements with the 5 nm stepping.
Bogdan Solca, 09 May 2018 19:56
Fujitsu LifeBook U758 (i7-8650U, UHD) Laptop Review

87% Fujitsu LifeBook U758 (i7-8650U, UHD) Laptop Review

A lot of features! The business segment is a busy market and Fujitsu is trying to join it with its LifeBook U758. Its specifications are very promising. Find out if the well-equipped notebook can keep up with its competition in our review.
Intel Core i7-8650U, UHD Graphics 620, 15.6", 1.7 kg
Sebastian Bade, 09 May 2018 14:15
MSI GS65 8RF Stealth Thin

86% MSI GS65 8RF Stealth Thin (i7-8750H, GTX 1070 Max-Q, Full HD) Laptop Review

All-out attack. With the GS65, MSI has released an uncompromising opponent to the Gigabyte Aero 15X. The GS65 is a 15-inch gaming notebook that impresses us with its combination of outstanding hardware housed in an ultra-thin and lightweight case, just like its main competitor. Who will win out in this battle between gaming notebooks?
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q, 15.6", 1.8 kg
Florian Glaser, 09 May 2018 10:07
Dell XPS 15 9575 (i7-8705G, Vega M GL, 4K UHD) Convertible Review

87% Dell XPS 15 9575 (i7-8705G, Vega M GL, 4K UHD) Convertible Review

Higher price, same CPU performance. The Core i5 XPS 15 9575 impressed us in terms of raw performance and graphical prowess for such a thin convertible. The Core i7 SKU performs just as well, albeit at very marginal benefits. For better or worse, the differences between the i5 and i7 SKUs are smaller than we had anticipated.
Intel Core i7-8705G, AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870, 15.6", 2 kg
Allen Ngo, 08 May 2018 10:10
Samsung claims the 970 Pro can offer a sequential read speed of up to 3,500 MB/s and sequential write speed of up to 2,700 MB/s. (Source: Samsung)

New Samsung 970 Pro and Evo SSDs receive price cuts

The latest solid state drives from Samsung have only just been launched, and they have already received price cuts. The tech giant announced the 970 Pro and Evo NVMe SSDs in April, with the devices being made available for purchase on May 7. It is now possible to obtain the drives at cheaper rates than the suggested retail prices listed in the April press release.
Daniel R Deakin, 08 May 2018 03:43
The Asus Zenbook Pro 15 is getting an Intel Core i9 option (Source: Asus)

The super-thin Asus Zenbook Pro 15 is getting an Intel Core i9 option

The UX550VE is being refreshed to the UX550GD with i5-8300H, i7-8750H, and even i9-8950HK SKUs. At just 18.9 mm thick, this would make the Asus notebook one of the thinnest to ship with a Core i9 processor. No other changes have been made to the chassis including the 8 to 16 GB of DDR4 RAM, FHD or 4K UHD touchscreen, glass trackpad, 1.5 mm keyboard keys, and selection of ports. Prices and availability are not yet known.
Allen Ngo, 06 May 2018 23:38
Acer Aspire 3 A315-51 (i3-8130U, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

77% Acer Aspire 3 A315-51 (i3-8130U, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

Core i3 – now with Turbo. The Aspire 3 A315-51 scores well for its powerful processor, fast SSD, and reasonable price. There is no Windows OS installed though, and the display and battery life are unimpressive.
Intel Core i3-8130U, UHD Graphics 620, 15.6", 2.1 kg
Sascha Mölck, 06 May 2018 18:58
Acer Aspire 5 A515-51G-509A (8250U, MX130, FHD) Laptop Review

82% Acer Aspire 5 A515-51G-509A (8250U, MX130, FHD) Laptop Review

Boon or bust. A GeForce MX130? Until now only two laptop manufacturers have built this pared-down version of the MX150 into their models. One of them is Acer who uses this rare combination of an i5-8250U and the MX130 in their 15-inch Aspire 5. Among other things we will find in our test how large the difference in the graphics performance really is and whether the Acer is mainly suited for work or also for gaming.
Intel Core i5-8250U, NVIDIA GeForce MX130, 15.6", 2.2 kg
Daniel Puschina, 06 May 2018 17:03
Image source: Dell and Nvidia (w/ edits)

Frank Azor: "Don't hold your breath" for a 13-inch XPS 2-in-1 with a dedicated GPU

Responding to a question on Twitter, Frank Azor bluntly stated that the likelihood of a dedicated GPU making its way into Dell's XPS 13 2-in-1 is slim to none. "Don't hold your breath," said Azor, effectively squashing any hope of a variant of the convertible with a dGPU. However, is that such a bad thing?
Sam Medley, 04 May 2018 16:20
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