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An IdeaPad S540 with GeForce GTX 1650 should be an affordable option for gamers on a budget. (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo brings the new supercharger GeForce GTX 1650 to its IdeaPad S540 laptop

Lenovo will be offering its IdeaPad S540 laptop with a new discrete graphics card option in the form of Nvidia’s recently released mobile GeForce GTX 1650. It was previously expected that the S540-15IWL model would come with discrete GPU choices of either a GeForce GTX 1050 or MX250 graphics solution.
Daniel R Deakin, 29 Apr 2019 17:33
Asus VivoBook 14 (i5-8265U, MX230, FHD) Laptop Review

85% Asus VivoBook 14 (i5-8265U, MX230, FHD) Laptop Review

Pascal is pulling out all the stops. The new all-rounder from Asus arms itself with a mid-range graphics card to tackle the multimedia world. The new VivoBook is not only slim and sleek but is also fast. However, the Asus product must admit defeat in certain aspects of the competition.
Intel Core i5-8265U, NVIDIA GeForce MX230, 14", 1.5 kg
Nino Ricchizzi, 29 Apr 2019 17:17
The availability of some Intel chipset tiers may still suffer well into 2019. (Source: IndustryWeek)

Intel CEO says effects of chip shortage likely to persist into 3rd quarter of 2019

Intel's new chief executive officer (CEO), Bob Swan, has conceded that the company's "supply constraints" may still impact on the diversity of the chipsets it offers as this year goes on. Swan has admitted that this will be a "challenge", even in the 3rd quarter of 2019. Then again, he has also committed to never allowing this to affect customers again.
Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Apr 2019 13:59
The GPD Pocket 2 Max features a unibody magnesium alloy design (Image source: Reddit)

GPD Pocket 2 Max: An 8.9-inch Chuwi MiniBook alternative with an Intel Core m3-8100Y processor

An eagle-eyed Redditor spotted GPD's latest upcoming mini-laptop at the ICEE in Moscow, called the Pocket 2 Max. The 8.9-inch laptop will arrive in Q2-Q3 and will come with a Core m3-8100Y processor along with up to 16 GB RAM and a 1 TB PCIe NVMe SSD. It even has a trackpad and a fingerprint scanner too.
Alex Alderson, 28 Apr 2019 23:37
The 240 Hz-capable Alienware m15 is a viable alternative option. (Image source: Dell)

240 Hz screen for Alienware Area-51m not coming until next year but there are plenty of other options

It’s been reported that Dell’s powerful Alienware Area-51m gaming laptops will not be receiving panel upgrades to 240 Hz in 2019. More and more OEMs are turning to this particular refresh rate as a major selling point for updated notebooks, but it seems the Alienware Area-51m will be stuck at a maximum of 144 Hz for the time being.
Daniel R Deakin, 28 Apr 2019 09:46
The Dell XPS 15 will soon come with a GeForce GTX 1650 GPU, but no GTX 1660 Ti. (Image source: Dell)

Dell XPS 15: No GeForce GTX 1660 Ti model, but a GTX 1650 version is coming

The company has revealed that it has no plans to introduce a GTX 1660 Ti with its XPS 15 refresh, nor will it release a white version either as it has with recent XPS 13 models. The new XPS 15 will come with a GTX 1650 though, Frank Azor confirms.
Alex Alderson, 27 Apr 2019 16:57
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop GPU Review

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop GPU Review

Potent newcomer. After the GeForce RTX 20 series, NVIDIA will be presenting its next Turing-based laptop GPU, but this time without raytracing cores. The GPUs will have a more attractive price point though. Read on to find out how the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti laptop GPU performs in our tests.
Florian Glaser, 27 Apr 2019 13:48
Intel Comet Lake-U and Comet Lake-G series processors are expected to be available by Q4 this year. (Source: Hot Hardware)

Rumor | List of Intel Comet Lake-G and U-series SKUs leak with supposedly low base clocks but higher turbo boosts

A list of purported Comet Lake CPUs has surfaced online and in addition to the U-series, we are getting to see a new G-series as well. The target segment of Comet Lake G is still unclear, but Intel is introducing a 6C/12T part in the U-series that is expected to succeed the current Whiskey Lake-U generation. The base clocks seem to be low but there is good turbo boost potential with Intel even indicating the attainable boosts based on core counts.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 27 Apr 2019 07:50
Selling your old hard-drive on eBay could be incredibly risky. (Source: Amazon)

A data-security company claims that up to 42% of used hard-drives sold on eBay still have important data on them

The device-diagnostics company Blancco claims to have bought over 100 second-hand hard drives on the eBay sites of 4 different counties, to see what data, if any, could be accessed on them. It claims that 42% of these drives still stored information from their previous owners that can be thought of as sensitive.
Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Apr 2019 20:14
Chuwi HeroBook 14 (Atom x5-E8000, FHD) Laptop Review

72% Chuwi HeroBook 14 (Atom x5-E8000, FHD) Laptop Review

A slow hero. For $250, you get a pretty good-looking 14-inch laptop with a decent 1080p screen and clickpad. Unfortunately, system performance is far too slow even for the undemanding home user.
Intel Atom x5-E8000, HD Graphics 400 (Braswell), 14", 1.5 kg
Allen Ngo, 26 Apr 2019 20:03
Intel's earnings for Q1FY2019 are relatively unprepossessing. (Source: The Verge)

Intel reports first-quarter earnings for 2019

Intel has made its earnings report for the first quarter of this financial year (Q1FY2019) available to the public. In it, overall revenue is described as "flat" compared to Q1FY2018. Its "data" business has declined by 5% in the same terms, although its "PC-centric" revenues are up 4%.
Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Apr 2019 18:14
An 8K TV at a tech conference. (Source: WhistleOut)

The 8K tech market will be worth US$68 billion in 7 years

The 4K display standard is likely to be immediately succeeded by its 8K counterpart in the fullness of time. ResearchandMarkets has estimated that, even though this next-gen solution only pulled in about US$2 billion worldwide in 2017, this will increase to just over $68 billion in 2026.
Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Apr 2019 17:46
Those who want to install the 1903 update need hard-disk space of 32GB or greater now. (Source: Neowin)

Windows to increase minimum storage requirements for 1903 update

The May 2019 update is set to be the next major upgrade to Windows 10. However, those with older machines may have particular trouble with getting it to work after installing it. This is because Microsoft has raised the minimum recommended hard-drive storage to support doing so to 32GB.
Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Apr 2019 16:52
Clevo barebones are used by system builders like Sager, Schenker, and EVOC. (Source: Sager)

Updated | Alienware Area-51m scores 26,435 points in 3DMark Fire Strike and gets immediately outgunned by a couple of Clevos

An Alienware Area-51m owner has managed to score a very respectable 26,435 points in 3DMark’s Fire Strike test (1.1). The laptop was fitted with an Intel Core i9-9900K CPU and Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 GPU. But it seems a couple of overclocking Clevo owners have proved their gaming pedigree by immediately responding with reminders of how well their particular laptops performed.
Clarification: The Clevo laptops recorded their scores earlier this month.
Daniel R Deakin, 26 Apr 2019 07:31
Image via Chuwi

Chuwi Aerobook (Intel Core m3-6Y30) will launch April 29 at US $470

After running a successful Indiegogo campaign, Chuwi will be selling its Aerobook at a reduced price on April 29th and 30th. The Aerobook features an Intel Core m3-6Y30 (the same CPU used in the 2016 12-inch MacBook), 8 GB of RAM, and a 256 GB SSD.
Sam Medley, 26 Apr 2019 04:11
Survey: Notebook and Smartphone Service and Support Satisfaction 2019

Survey: Notebook and Smartphone Service and Support Satisfaction 2019

It's been around a year since we interviewed our readers for the first time about their experiences in terms of service and support for notebooks. This year, we want to invite you again to see if there has been any change with individual manufacturers. In addition, we are expanding the survey to include the smartphone product category. Your participation will help future buyers, so be sure to join!
J. Simon Leitner, 25 Apr 2019 22:01
Asus ROG needs to step up its game on Thunderbolt 3

Asus ROG needs to step up its Thunderbolt 3 game

Asus is about to launch a handful of high-end gaming laptops retailing for $1500 up to even $2500. Unfortunately, the majority of these new releases will not integrate Thunderbolt 3 connectivity. Meanwhile, MSI and Razer have been including Thunderbolt 3 as a staple on the super-thin GS series and Blade series for years.
Allen Ngo, 25 Apr 2019 21:10
Microsoft's Surface hardware is continuing to gain market traction. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft Surface sales jump 21 percent

Microsoft’s Surface sales are up 21 percent in strong signs that its bet on hardware is starting to pay off. It is now the seventh quarter in a row that its Surface sales have topped US$1 billion.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 25 Apr 2019 12:46
Huawei slashing prices on MateBook X Pro, MediaPad M5 lite, Watch, and Band products (Source: Huawei)

Deal | Huawei slashing prices on MateBook X Pro, MediaPad M5 lite, Watch, and Band products

Update: New table included summarizing the deals involved. The price cuts are relatively minor at just $5 to $20 for the smartwatches and tablets while the MateBook X Pro laptop gets a permanent and more attractive $150 to $200 savings.
Allen Ngo, 25 Apr 2019 07:33
An alleged new Intel roadmap pushes the availability of 10nm back even further. (Source: NBC)

Alleged Intel release roadmap shows no 10nm until 2021

The latest reports on the subject of new Intel platforms suggest that the first 10-nanometer (nm) chipsets will be here later in 2019. However, according to a new image characterized as the company's latest release schedule, this does not apply to commercial CPUs. It puts the launch of the next-gen architecture at the 3rd quarter of 2021.
Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Apr 2019 19:09
The new Creative Outlier Air earbuds. (Source: Creative)

Creative releases the Outlier Air true-wireless earbuds

Creative has finally joined the true wireless earphone market with the new Outlier Air buds. They boast IP5X ingress protection, 10 hours of playback on a single charge and graphene in their driver-diaphragms. These Bluetooth 5.0 buds retail for US$79.99 on the OEM's own website.
Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Apr 2019 17:44
Intel engineers to hold AMA on Reddit for feedback on the Graphics Command Center software (Source: Intel)

Intel engineers to hold AMA on Reddit for feedback on the Graphics Command Center software

Top comments include the omission of spyware, data collection, and bloat. Users also don't want to see yet another GeForce Experience copycat where account creation is required just to use the software.
Allen Ngo, 24 Apr 2019 17:10
HP Spectre x360 13 with 4K UHD touchscreen and 512 GB SSD now on sale for $1050 (Image source: HP)

Deal | HP Spectre x360 13 with 4K UHD touchscreen and 512 GB SSD now on sale for $1050

Update: The original deal is back. The barely six-month old HP Spectre x360 13 convertible is now $500 USD off. If you were considering a Pavilion or Envy before, then we recommend looking into this flagship Spectre instead as it offers a stronger and sleeker aluminum chassis design.
Allen Ngo, 24 Apr 2019 17:07
This familiar old interface isn't going anywhere after all. (Source: Softonic)

MS Paint has been spared discontinuation (again)

Microsoft had announced a plan to finally put the legacy app Paint to rest in future versions of Windows. However, as with the last time the company tried this, it was met with user pressure to retain the beloved old drawing utility. As a result, it has subsequently been revealed that it will make it to 1903.
Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Apr 2019 16:32
MSI GT75 equipped with a Core i9-8950HK (Source: MSI)

We have concerns about the 9th gen Intel Core i9-9880H and i9-9980HK

What was once just one Core i9 option (i9-8950HK) will now be split into two (i9-9880H and i9-9980HK) for this latest mobile Core ix generation. Based on the performance history of the i9-8950HK, however, we're not expecting the i9-9980HK to perform that much faster than the i9-9880H to warrant two different SKUs.
Allen Ngo, 24 Apr 2019 15:00
AMD could be developing Radeon RX Vega 9 graphics. (Source: AMD)

Mysterious AMD Ryzen 5 3550U APU with Vega 9 iGPU mentioned online

There has been mention of an AMD Ryzen 5 3550U with Vega 9 made online, but no other information has been offered apart from the names for the two potential components. AMD already has a Ryzen 5 3550H mobile processor in its lineup that features a Radeon Vega 8 Graphics solution. The Picasso APU family features H-series and U-series chips.
Daniel R Deakin, 24 Apr 2019 10:13
The Dell XPS 13 line featured an Alpine White SKU but there are no plans for a white XPS 15. (Source: HotHardware)

Dell XPS 15: No OLED panel option for the 2-in-1 but still coming for the main series; no white SKU planned

XPS chief Frank Azor has been fielding some questions on Twitter in regard to the Dell XPS 15 and its expected OLED panel update. The executive effusively responded “yes” to one question about whether it was coming but had less positive answers for other inquiries. Unfortunately, there is still no fixed timeframe for the OLED option.
Daniel R Deakin, 24 Apr 2019 07:31
Mobile GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is essentially on par with the mobile GeForce RTX 2060 in 3DMark benchmarks (Image source: Nvidia)

Mobile GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is essentially on par with the mobile GeForce RTX 2060 in 3DMark benchmarks

Not a fan of ray-tracing or DLSS but still want an Nvidia Turing gaming machine? The mobile GTX 1660 Ti offers mobile RTX 2060-level performance without forcing the advanced RT or DLSS features down your throat. Budget gamers targeting 60 FPS at native 1080p will find a lot to like about the mobile GTX 16 series.
Allen Ngo, 24 Apr 2019 07:29
The Max-Q variant of the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti allows for usage in slimmer gaming laptops. (Source: Nvidia)

3DMark Time Spy benchmark pits Asus FX505DU with GeForce GTX 1660 Ti against Asus GU502DU with GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q

A benchmark comparison between an Asus FX505DU laptop with an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti GPU and an Asus GU502DU laptop fitted with an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q design GPU has been spotted on 3DMark. Both devices also featured an AMD Ryzen 7 3750H Zen+ APU. The Max-Q variant managed to keep up within an acceptable distance.
Daniel R Deakin, 24 Apr 2019 03:38
The Dell XPS 15 will soon be offered as an 8-core laptop. (Source: Dell)

Dell announces upcoming 9th Gen Intel Core CPU and GeForce GTX 16 series GPU upgrades for XPS 15 range

Dell has revealed that its XPS 15 lineup will be receiving upgrades to the new Intel Core Coffee Lake-H Refresh chips in June. Along with the 9th Gen CPUs, shoppers looking to purchase a new XPS 15 will have the opportunity to select one of the new mobile GPUs from Nvidia: the GeForce GTX 1650 and the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti.
Daniel R Deakin, 24 Apr 2019 01:22
Photo via iFixIt

Apple will begin repairing MacBook Pro keyboards at Apple Stores, reducing turnaround time

In an internal memo to Apple Store employees, Apple has instructed its repair technicians to begin repairing MacBook and MacBook Pro keyboards on-site rather than shipping the devices to a repair facility. It appears that Apple is trying to mitigate the lengthy turnaround time for the repair, an aftershock of the keyboard's failure that has become a major sticking point for several customers.
Sam Medley, 23 Apr 2019 23:58
Redesigned budget Acer Nitro 5 comes equipped with a Core i7-9750H and GeForce GTX 1650 (Source: Acer)

Acer Nitro 5 will be one of the cheapest laptops with Intel 9th gen CPU and GeForce GTX 16 GPU at launch

Say goodbye to the Pascal GTX 1050 series now that the Turing GTX 1650 is here. Acer's bottom-of-the-barrel Nitro 5 gaming laptop will sport the latest technology from both Intel and Nvidia for a respectable level of gaming performance.
Allen Ngo, 23 Apr 2019 22:43
MSI GF, GL, GP, GE, GS, and GT gaming laptops are all now shipping with GeForce GTX 16 GPU and 9th gen Core i CPU options (Source: MSI)

MSI GF, GL, GP, GE, GS, and GT gaming laptops are all now shipping with GeForce GTX 16 GPU and 9th gen Core i CPU options

The Taiwanese OEM is ready to bombard the market with affordable Turing-powered laptops meant to replace the aging GTX 1050 and GTX 1050 Ti. Meanwhile, the enthusiast GT series will receive unlocked octa-core Core i9-9980HK CPU options to replace the already fast hexa-core Core i7-9850HK series.
Allen Ngo, 23 Apr 2019 22:41
Asus ROG Strix G series. (Source: Asus)

ROG:REDEFINE 2019 | Asus gets gaming essentials right with the ROG Strix G G531 and G731

The Asus ROG Strix G-series is touted to be an affordable option for gamers to experience the core ROG features without having to break the bank. The new ROG Strix G notebooks are available in G531 and G731 variants and will feature 9th gen Intel Core i7 CPUs and GPU options up to the NVIDIA RTX 2070. Also on offer is a new design language inspired by Asus's recent partnership with the BMW Designworks Group.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Apr 2019 21:53
Gigabyte updates Aorus 15 with 9th gen Core i7-9750H and 240 Hz display (Source: Gigabyte)

Gigabyte updates Aorus 15 with Intel 9th gen Core i7-9750H and 240 Hz IGZO display

The refreshed Aorus 15 challenges gamers to push 240 FPS on its new Sharp panel and 9th gen Core i7 CPU. Budget-conscious users can opt in for the newer GTX 1660 Ti SKU that promises GTX 1050 Ti-level performance.
Allen Ngo, 23 Apr 2019 20:23
The iPad Pro could be taken more seriously as a laptop alternative soon. (Source: PCMag.com)

iPads may finally gain mouse support with iOS 13

The tech leaker Stephen Troughton-Smith has supported a rumor that an iPad will gain the ability to pair properly with a mouse with the next iOS update. This new feature will allegedly be a new accessibility option in the new upgrade. However, it is not clear if the rumor applies to wireless, wired or both in terms of these peripherals yet.
Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Apr 2019 19:55
Gigabyte Aero 15 Classic integrates Core i9-9980HK, 240 Hz 4K panel, and GeForce GTX 1660 Ti graphics (Source: Gigabyte)

Gigabyte Aero 15 Classic integrates Core i9-9980HK, 240 Hz FHD panel, and GeForce GTX 1660 Ti graphics

The Taiwanese OEM is squeezing every ounce of performance it can from its Aero 15 design. This latest "Classic" model boasts the new octa-core Core i9-9980HK for improved multi-thread performance over the hexa-core Core i9-8950HK. Here's hoping that throttling will be kept to a minimum considering the very thin chassis and powerful hardware.
Allen Ngo, 23 Apr 2019 19:50
Asus ROG Strix Scar III. (Source: Asus)

ROG:REDEFINE 2019 | Asus ROG Strix Scar III and Hero III feature the Core i9-9980H and NVIDIA RTX 2070 along with an exclusive ROG Keystone secret drive

The Asus ROG Strix Hero III and Scar III are now available with the Intel Core i9-9980H CPU and up to the NVIDIA RTX 2070 GPU to cater to eSports gamers. The Hero III targets MOBA gamers while the Scar III is more geared towards FPS players. Apart from subtle exterior changes, both the laptops are more or less identical with respect to features and a new personalized link called ROG Keystone designed in collaboration with the BMW Designworks Group.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Apr 2019 19:21
Aorus 15-W9 (i7-8750H, RTX 2060) Laptop Review

85% Aorus 15-W9 (i7-8750H, RTX 2060) Laptop Review

Progress meets regression. The Aorus 15-W9 is able to bring all the current computer games smoothly to the matte 15.6-inch display (144 Hz, FHD, IPS). The components are also suitable: an NVMe SSD, HDD, and 16 GB of working memory. But it is not free of weaknesses: the battery life is meager and there is no Thunderbolt 3.
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, 15.6", 2.2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 23 Apr 2019 17:27
MSI introduces Prestige P75 with 9th gen Core i9 CPU and 4k display (Source: MSI)

MSI introduces Prestige P75 with 9th gen Core i9 CPU and 4k display

To coincide with the official reveal of Intel 9th gen, MSI will be revamping both its gaming G Series and professional P Series with the latest Core i9 CPUs and GTX/RTX GPUs. The upcoming P75 will be the first ultra-thin 17.3-inch laptop from MSI designed especially for professional users based on a chassis design not derived from the gaming G Series.
Allen Ngo, 23 Apr 2019 16:56
Asus Zephyrus M GU502. (Source: Asus)

ROG:REDEFINE 2019 | The new Asus Zephyrus M GU502 is more powerful yet slimmer compared to last year's ROG GU501GM

The Asus Zephyrus M GU502 offers up to date internals with the Core i7-9750H and RTX 2060/1660 Ti GPU options. The new generation is also slimmer than last year's GU501GM and sports slimmer display bezels and an overall lighter yet sturdy chassis.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Apr 2019 16:44
New Razer Blade 15 refreshed with 144 Hz, 240 Hz, OLED, Core i7-9750H, and 802.11ax options (Source: Razer)

New Razer Blade 15 includes 144 Hz, 240 Hz, OLED, Core i7-9750H, and 802.11ax options

In contrast to the full 17.3-inch Blade Pro chassis refresh, the Blade 15 will be getting internal processor and display updates including 144 Hz, 240 Hz, and OLED options starting at $1999 USD.
Allen Ngo, 23 Apr 2019 15:50
2019 Blade Pro (top) vs. 2017 Blade Pro (bottom)

2019 Razer Blade Pro will be 21 percent lighter and 11 percent thinner than last year's model

The upcoming Blade Pro takes the successful narrow-bezel chassis design of the Blade Stealth and Blade 15 for a new 17.3-inch form factor. It also drops some of the arguably gimmicky features of the 2017 Blade Pro including the volume wheel, asymmetric trackpad positioning, and mechanical keys in favor of a leaner look.
Allen Ngo, 23 Apr 2019 15:50
Lenovo refreshes entire Legion Y540, Y740, and Y7000 lineup with Core i7-9750H and GTX 1650/1660 Ti options

Lenovo refreshes entire Legion Y540, Y740, and Y7000 lineup with Core i7-9750H and GTX 1650/1660 Ti options

As teased during CES 2019, Lenovo will soon be shipping updated versions of its Legion laptops this summer. Expect the wallet-friendly Legion Y540 to start shipping next month for $1209 USD with GTX 1660 Ti graphics.
Allen Ngo, 23 Apr 2019 15:00
Budget-friendly Lenovo IdeaPad L340 coming with GTX 1650 graphics for $869

Budget-friendly Lenovo IdeaPad L340 coming with GTX 1650 graphics for $869

The upcoming 15.6-inch and 17.3-inch budget models will be some of the cheapest Turing-based gaming laptops when they launch next month. The new IdeaPad L340 is essentially the same as last year's IdeaPad L340 but with more powerful Intel H-class CPUs and Nvidia Turing graphics.
Allen Ngo, 23 Apr 2019 15:00
The 9th Gen Intel Coffee Lake-H Refresh processors are now official. (Source: Intel)

8 cores in a laptop: Intel announces improved 45 W 9th Gen H-series Coffee Lake-Refresh processors; Core i9-9980HK posts impressive preliminary performance

Intel has officially announced the 9th generation H-series 45 W processors today with several new features and performance improvements. Leading the stack is the Core i9-9980HK and the Core i9-9980H that sport an 8C/16T configuration with 16 MB L3 cache. The 9980HK is the only unlocked variant and can boost up to 5 GHz thanks to Intel's Thermal Velocity Boost. Preliminary performance results appear to show significantly improved multi-core performance compared to the 8th generation Coffee Lake CPUs. The 9th gen CFL-H Refresh CPUs will soon be seen in most gaming and content creation laptops from all major OEMs.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Apr 2019 15:00
The Asus ROG 'Mothership' GZ700GX now comes with overclocked Core i9-9980HK and RTX 2080. (Source: Asus)

ROG:REDEFINE 2019 | Asus ROG 'Mothership' GZ700GX now available with factory-overclocked Intel Core i9-9980HK and OC NVIDIA RTX 2080 graphics

The Asus 'ROG Mothership' GZ700GX was first announced earlier this year at CES and was aimed at offering flexibility and enhanced cooling compared to traditional clamshell gaming notebooks. Now, the GZ700GX is available with factory-overclocked versions of the 9th gen Intel Core i9-9980HK CPU and NVIDIA RTX 2080 GPU both of which are cooled by liquid metal and a total of four heatsinks. The ROG 'Mothership' is all set to be available worldwide starting Q2 2019.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Apr 2019 15:00
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 and GTX 1660 Ti are now official. (Source: NVIDIA)

100 fps for the masses — NVIDIA launches mobile versions of the GeForce GTX 1650 and GTX 1660 Ti: First Benchmarks

NVIDIA has officially announced the availability of the GeForce GTX 1650 and the GTX 1660 Ti along with their Max-Q variants. These Turing-based GTX 16-series GPUs are slated to feature in most budget to mid-range gaming notebooks this year and offer perceivable benefits over their Pascal counterparts and significant improvements over the Maxwell generation. Our first synthetic benchmarks on pre-production hardware reflect that the GTX 1660 Ti is within close range of the RTX 2060 while the GTX 1650 is firmly placed between the GTX 1660 and the GTX 1050 Ti.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Apr 2019 15:00
Asus Zephyrus S GX502. (Source: Asus)

ROG:REDEFINE 2019 | The Asus Zephyrus S GX502 offers a 9th gen Core i7 CPU and a 240 Hz PANTONE-validated G-Sync display with Optimus support

Asus has announced the successor to the Zephyrus GX501 with the Zephyrus S GX502. The GX502 now comes with the 9th gen Core i7-9750H CPU and RTX 2060/2070 CPU options with NVIDIA Optimus support. The GX502 also features a PANTONE-validated 240 Hz FHD display, improved connectivity and audio, and is also lighter than the GX501.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Apr 2019 15:00
The Asus TUF Gaming FX505 and FX705 now coming with GTX 16-series graphics. (Source: Asus)

ROG:REDEFINE 2019 | Asus TUF Gaming FX505 and FX705 now available with AMD Zen+ Ryzen CPUs and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

Asus has announced the availability of the TUF Gaming series with the latest NVIDIA Turing GTX 1660 Ti graphics. The TUF Gaming series is available in FX505 and FX705 SKUs and come with AMD Zen+ Ryzen 5 3550H and Ryzen 7 3750H CPU options. Apart from the new GTX 16-series GPU option, these laptops are otherwise identical to the original TUF Gaming series with Radeon RX 560X graphics announced during CES 2019.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Apr 2019 15:00
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Redaktion, 2018-07-11 (Update: 2026-02-18)