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Four-year old Microsoft Surface Pro 3 gets security update

Four-year old Microsoft Surface Pro 3 gets security update

Though the patch notes don't explicitly mention it, the update is likely addressing the Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities on the old Microsoft 2-in-1 tablet. Owners should prepare for a small performance drop if so.
Allen Ngo, 09 Aug 2018 02:23
LG Gram 15Z980 (i7-8550U, Full-HD) Laptop Review

86% LG Gram 15Z980 (i7-8550U, Full-HD) Laptop Review

Super featherweight. While many manufacturers compete as to who can create the smallest and thinnest laptop, the LG Gram series vows to be the lightest. The new LG Gram 15 weighs just over a kilogram (~2.2 pounds), which is one of the lightest 15-inch notebooks currently on the market. Find out in this review what else the LG Gram 15 offers besides its weight, and what limitations there are with a 15-inch device that is this light.
Intel Core i7-8550U, UHD Graphics 620, 15.6", 1.1 kg
J. Simon Leitner, Alexander Fagot, 08 Aug 2018 19:22
Eurocom Sky X7C (i7-8086K, GTX 1080, Clevo P775TM1-G) Laptop Review

Eurocom Sky X7C (i7-8086K, GTX 1080, Clevo P775TM1-G) Laptop Review

Core i7-8086K mobile debut. The Sky X7C manages to fit a Core i7-8086K LGA1151 CPU in a 15.6-inch chassis to make it one of the fastest gaming laptops available. Nonetheless, performance benefits are somewhat marginal. The main draw of the Eurocom laptop continues to be its ease of serviceability.
Intel Core i7-8086K, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, 17.3", 4.4 kg
Allen Ngo, 08 Aug 2018 09:16
Asus removes references to Whiskey Lake, same references pop up elsewhere on the site (Image source: Asus)

Asus removes references to Whiskey Lake, same references pop up elsewhere on the site

Kaby Lake-R has proven to be much more capable than the 7th gen Kaby Lake U-series to the point where performance can rival a Core i5-7300HQ. If Whiskey Lake-U will be similar, then it would be the perfect candidate for entry-level gaming laptops like the Asus ROG GL series.
Allen Ngo, 07 Aug 2018 23:19
Acer Nitro 5

83% Acer Nitro 5 (i7-8750H, GTX 1050 Ti, FHD) Laptop Review

Budget gaming laptop. With the Nitro 5, Acer offers a 15-inch notebook for price-conscious gamers. It features a 6-core CPU, 16 GB of RAM, and a 512-GB SSD for less than 1,500 Euros (~ $1,760). The matte Full HD display is driven by a GeForce GTX 1050 Ti.
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile, 15.6", 2.3 kg
Florian Glaser, 07 Aug 2018 17:04
HP Pavilion 15-cs0053cl (i5-8250U, HD) Laptop Review

79% HP Pavilion 15-cs0053cl (i5-8250U, HD) Laptop Review

Getting better. The Pavilion series has come a long way in terms of design and feel. This latest iteration is a major improvement, but still far inferior to the higher-end Envy and Spectre series.
Intel Core i5-8250U, UHD Graphics 620, 15.6", 1.8 kg
Allen Ngo, 07 Aug 2018 02:00
New Lenovo notebooks powered by Intel 'Whiskey Lake-U' chips are coming soon (Representational image).

References to Intel 'Whiskey Lake-U'-powered Lenovo Yoga 730 and IdeaPad 730S notebooks surface online

A couple of B2B sites have started listing Lenovo laptops that feature the upcoming Intel 'Whiskey Lake-U' CPUs. The notebooks include the Lenovo s730 and IdeaPad 730S powered by the Intel Core i5-8265U and the Lenovo Yoga 730 powered by the Intel Core i7-8565U. Not much information is available about these notebooks right now but we can expect them to be officially announced during IFA 2018.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 07 Aug 2018 00:33
Asus ZenBook 13 UX331UA now shipping for $800 USD (Source: Asus)

Asus ZenBook 13 UX331UA now shipping for $800 USD

The new entry-level SKU is $300 to $400 cheaper than the current UX331UN SKU by axing the dedicated GPU and halving both the LPDDR3 RAM (16 GB to 8 GB) and internal M.2 storage (512 GB to 256 GB).
Allen Ngo, 06 Aug 2018 21:05
Ryzen's market share has overtaken that of Coffee Lake. (Source: AMD Twitter)

Ryzen beat Coffee Lake for CPU market share in July

Ryzen is possibly the most prominent form of competition for the Coffee Lake family of chipsets. However, the Intel CPUs have dominated the market since the release of both lines. Now, however, Ryzen appears to have opened a lead on them (if a very slim one) in these terms.
Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Aug 2018 18:37
Dell G7 15 (i7-8750H, GTX 1060 Max-Q) Laptop Review

85% Dell G7 15 (i7-8750H, GTX 1060 Max-Q) Laptop Review

New name, same value. Dell's latest entry into the budget gaming market changes branding but keeps the value. Does the new G7 offer as much bang-for-the-buck as the uber-popular Inspiron 15 7577? Find out in our comprehensive review.
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q, 15.6", 2.6 kg
Sam Medley, 04 Aug 2018 20:22
Strangely, the Dell G7 15 with GTX 1060 is currently less expensive than the GTX 1050 Ti option (Source: Dell)

Strangely, the Dell G7 15 with GTX 1060 is currently less expensive than the GTX 1050 Ti option

Laptops with the GeForce GTX 1060 will always be more expensive than the same model with the slower GeForce GTX 1050. Price mistake or not, the Dell G7 15 with the GTX 1060 Max-Q is suddenly cheaper than the GTX 1050 Ti option. The sale extends across the entire G5 lineup, but the price cut is steeper on the GTX 1060 Max-Q SKU for one reason or another.
Allen Ngo, 03 Aug 2018 21:32
Acer's Chromebook Spin 13 features a 360-degree hinge that activates the tablet mode. (Source: Acer)

New Acer Chromebook 13 and Spin 13 coming in September

Acer now offers premium builds for the Chromebook lineup. The latest Chromebook 13 and Spin 13 come with all-aluminum chassis and 13.5-inch IPS displays supporting 2256 x 1504 resolutions. Spec-wise, these notebooks come powered by Intel's gen 8 Core i3 and i5 CPUs coupled to up to 16 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB storage.
Bogdan Solca, 03 Aug 2018 20:41
Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (i7-8550U, 4K) Convertible Review

86% Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (i7-8550U, 4K) Convertible Review

Ambitious middle-class Yoga. Good quality at a low price - impossible? Lenovo attempts to fulfill this promise by releasing a middle-class convertible laptop playing in the upper league. You can read in this detailed review if this concept adds up.
Intel Core i7-8550U, UHD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1.2 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 02 Aug 2018 09:21
Image Source: Origin PC

Origin PC's EVO17-S is a thin-and-light gaming laptop with an Intel Core i9 CPU

Origin's new EVO17-S is the thinnest and lightest 17-inch laptop from the custom retailer. That said, the device is still comparatively hefty at 0.98-inches thick and 6.6. lbs. However, crammed into the case are an Intel Core i9-8950HK, an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 Max-P, and up to 6 TB of NVMe and SATA storage. Expect to pay out the nose for all that tech, though.
Sam Medley, 02 Aug 2018 00:33
Dell G3 15 3579 (i5-8300H, GTX 1050, FHD) Laptop Review

79% Dell G3 15 3579 (i5-8300H, GTX 1050, FHD) Laptop Review

Value-oriented. The new Dell G series caters to gamers on tighter budgets who may find the Alienware series to be out of reach. While core performance remains intact, the cut corners for this inexpensive offering add up quickly.
Intel Core i5-8300H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile, 15.6", 2.5 kg
Allen Ngo, 01 Aug 2018 02:40
Dell XPS 15 9570 performance notebook not coming with Intel Core i5, NVIDIA GeForce graphics, and 97 WHr battery (Source: Dell)

The Dell XPS 15 9570 with Intel Core i5 and 97 WHr battery no longer coming to the US

Although he previously stated that the Intel Core i5-powered XPS 15 9570 would get the 97 WHr battery option, Frank Azor has recently revealed that those who want this power pack should "move up to the next config" to get it. This means a US$500-worth jump to the cheapest Intel Core i7-driven model.
Codrut Nistor, 31 Jul 2018 20:10
Can Chromebooks really overtake Windows and macOS? (Source: Google)

Google takes a jab at Windows and macOS in latest Chromebook ad

Google seems to take on Windows and macOS head on with its latest Chromebook ad. The ad shows how Chromebook users don't have to deal with any of the errors and update nags that plague traditional PC users. While Chromebooks are indeed easy to use and stable, most of the issues shown in the ad are largely passe.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 31 Jul 2018 16:46
Acer Swift 3 SF315 (8250U, MX150, FHD) Laptop Review

84% Acer Swift 3 SF315 (8250U, MX150, FHD) Laptop Review

Multi-talented. Acer's 15.6-inch all-rounder is equipped with a quad-core processor, an IPS display and a GPU with enough performance power to render current games – and more. Even with its high-performance hardware, it offers a long battery life. Update: 4K SKU with 100 % sRGB
Intel Core i5-8250U, NVIDIA GeForce MX150, 15.6", 1.9 kg
Sascha Mölck, 31 Jul 2018 03:34
Dell XPS 13 9370 Developer Edition with Ubuntu Linux 18.04 with Intel Core i7-8550U processor (Source: Barton's Blog)

The Dell XPS 13 9370 now available with Ubuntu Linux 18.04 onboard

The Intel Core i7-8550U-powered Dell XPS 13 9370 ultrabook is now available with Ubuntu Linux 18.04 onboard. The first XPS 13 Developer Edition arrived more than five years ago and back then it had Ubuntu 12.04 installed. The new XPS 13 Developer Edition is only available in the US for now, but Europe and Canada will follow soon.
Codrut Nistor, 30 Jul 2018 08:55
Chuwi LapBook SE will ship with a Gemini Lake Celeron N4100 CPU (Source: Chuwi)

Chuwi LapBook SE will ship with a Gemini Lake Celeron N4100 CPU

The 13.3-inch laptop will fit right in between the 12.3-inch LapBook and 14.1-inch LapBook Air. The inexpensive laptop will rely on the 6 W Celeron N4100 for yet another low-power lightweight offering from the Chinese manufacturer. Let's hope that construction quality will be better this time around.
Allen Ngo, 30 Jul 2018 03:56
HP Omen 15

84% HP Omen 15 (i5-8300H, GTX 1050 Ti, FHD) Laptop Review

Price-performance stunner. HP's Omen series of affordable gaming notebooks has been on the market for many years. We took a closer look at their current 15-inch Coffee Lake gaming notebook - is it good enough to enter our budget gaming notebook top 10 list?
Intel Core i5-8300H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile, 15.6", 2.4 kg
Florian Glaser, 27 Jul 2018 23:11
Custom versions for the mid-range, mid-high and flagship next gen GPUs should hit the market throughout the month of September. (Source: Nvidia)

Nvidia's next gen GTX GPU wattage, memory and pricing details sent to AIB partners

WCCFTech's sources inform that the GTX 1060 successor should feature 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM and will be launched in late September for around US$500, while the GTX 1070 successor would also get 8 GB VRAM, but will be launched in mid-September for US$600. As for the flagships, these are said to feature 11 GB GDDR6 and would launch in early September for US$700.
Bogdan Solca, 27 Jul 2018 21:12
We could see 10nm CPUs by holiday 2019. (Source: Anandtech)

Expect systems powered by Intel 10nm chips in shelves by holiday 2019

Systems powered by Intel 10nm CPUs might hit shelves just in time for the holiday season in 2019. The 10nm part will first be made available to client systems followed by datacenter products. However, Intel feels that 14nm will continue to play a significant role next year as well.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 27 Jul 2018 16:36
Lenovo IdeaPad 720s-13ARR (Ryzen 7 2700U, RX Vega 10) Laptop Review

84% Lenovo IdeaPad 720s-13ARR (Ryzen 7 2700U, RX Vega 10) Laptop Review

With the handbrake left on. The Lenovo IdeaPad 720s-13ARR is a 13.3-inch notebook with a sleek, slim keyboard, a backlit keyboard and an NVMe SSD. Unfortunately, neither the processor nor the battery life lives up to expectations. Find out in this review how the 720s-13ARR fares in our tests.
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U, Vega 10, 13.3", 1.1 kg
Sascha Mölck, 27 Jul 2018 13:21
The latest Bluetooth vulnerability affects smartphones as well as laptops integrating Intel/Broadcom/Qualcomm Bluetooth-enabled hardware. (Source: Cubot Blog)

New critical Bluetooth exploit discovered

The latest Bluetooth vulnerability may affect many more devices than last year's BlueBorne, because it can affect smartphones as well as laptops that integrate Apple, Google, Intel, Broadcom or Qualcomm hardware. Due to insufficient encryption validation during the pairing process. Microsoft claims that Windows 10 is not affected, but all the other companies are releasing fixes as soon as possible.
Bogdan Solca, 25 Jul 2018 21:39
MacBook Pro 2018: First benchmark results after software update

MacBook Pro 2018: First benchmark results after software update

Apple reacts to all the criticism of the last week and just released a software update, which is supposed to improve the CPU performance. We updated our test models of the MacBook Pro 13 as well as the MacBook Pro 15 and have some benchmark results. Especially the smaller MBP 13 benefits from the update.
Andreas Osthoff, 25 Jul 2018 10:57
Asus accidentally leaks Whiskey Lake i5 and i7 CPUs for upcoming ROG GL503 refresh

Asus accidentally leaks Whiskey Lake Core i5 and i7 CPUs for upcoming ROG GL503 refresh

The official Asus Bangladesh website is listing the ROG Strix GL503 with Whiskey Lake Core i5-8265U and i7-8565U processor options. It could simply be a mistake, but with IFA 2018 right around the corner, it could also be hinting at a host of Whiskey Lake laptops just waiting to be announced.
Allen Ngo, 24 Jul 2018 19:04
Cloud revenue was attributed as playing a key role in Microsoft's strong fourth quarter results. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft passes US$100 billion yearly revenue and posts impressive fourth quarter results on strong cloud performance

Microsoft has released a strong set of financial results for the fourth quarter of the 2017/2018 financial year and equally impressive results for the full fiscal 2017/2018 year. Growth was strongest in cloud services (matching the third quarter results), but gaming and Surface also showed good increases.
Craig Ward, 24 Jul 2018 10:56
One month later, the Razer Blade 15 GTX 1060 is still out of stock

One month later, the Razer Blade 15 GTX 1060 is still out of stock

The eye-catching Blade 15 officially starts at $1900 USD, but the cheapest configuration sits at $2200 due to insufficient stock. There have been no announcements on when we can expect the sub $2000 configuration to be available.
Allen Ngo, 24 Jul 2018 08:09
HP EliteBook 745 G5 (Ryzen 7 2700U) Laptop Review

85% HP EliteBook 745 G5 (Ryzen 7 2700U) Laptop Review

Very good disappointment. AMD Ryzen, mostly known for offering CPUs for consumer products, now want to compete with Intel in the business market. The EliteBook 745 G5, based on the very good EliteBook 840 G5, seems to fit the bill - at least on paper. You can read in this detailed review if it is convincing in reality as well!
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U, Vega 10, 14", 1.5 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 24 Jul 2018 06:12
Dell G3 17 3779 (i5-8300H, GTX 1050, SSD, IPS) Laptop Review

80% Dell G3 17 3779 (i5-8300H, GTX 1050, SSD, IPS) Laptop Review

Entry into gaming. The Dell G3 series offers affordable gaming laptops. We took a careful look at the most affordable Dell notebook with a Coffee Lake CPU and a mid-range GPU. You can find out in our review whether a purchase is worthwhile and if the 17-inch laptop offers any more advantages.
Intel Core i5-8300H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile, 17.3", 3 kg
Sebastian Bade, 23 Jul 2018 23:32
Dell XPS 15 9570: 15 % more performance by undervolting

Dell XPS 15 9570: 15 % more performance by undervolting

The current Dell XPS 15 9570 is available with hexa-core CPUs. The performance utilization of Dell's 15-inch multimedia laptop is already decent ex-works, but there is more potential with some tuning. We show how it works and analyze the results.
Andreas Osthoff, 23 Jul 2018 14:44
AMD desktop and mobile roadmap 2017-2019 including Picasso APU

Upcoming 12 nm AMD Picasso APU spotted online

Although most details are still unknown, we heard that the AMD Picasso APU is a 12 nm Zen+ chip that might launch as an individual family of products instead of a mere Raven Ridge refresh. Unfortunately, AMD's current roadmap mentioned a 2019 release date, so it will probably take at least a few good months until more official details show up.
Codrut Nistor, 23 Jul 2018 11:40
New silicon-graphite mixture promises over four times the battery life of traditional Li-ion batteries (Image source: Pixabay)

New silicon-graphite mixture promises over four times the battery life of traditional Li-ion batteries

A Norwegian tech company says its "SiliconX" battery can let you drive over 600 miles or power your smartphone for a week on just a single charge when compared to an equivalent volume of Li-ion cells. Its secret is a proprietary mixture of silicon and graphite that will give up to a five-fold in battery capacity over current Li-ion technology.
Allen Ngo, 23 Jul 2018 05:59
Asus VivoBook 15 K570UD (i7-8550U, GTX 1050) Laptop Review

80% Asus VivoBook 15 K570UD (i7-8550U, GTX 1050) Laptop Review

Lightweight performer. The new Vivobook is lighter and thinner than most 15.6-inch laptops equipped with the same GeForce GTX 1050 GPU. The keyboard and poor serviceability, however, bring down an otherwise great multimedia machine.
Intel Core i7-8550U, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile, 15.6", 1.9 kg
Allen Ngo, 22 Jul 2018 07:55
Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (i5-8250U, FHD) Convertible Review

87% Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (i5-8250U, FHD) Convertible Review

Bikram Yoga. The ThinkPad X380 Yoga steps back into the limelight, this time with a less powerful processor. Despite the reduction in clock speed, the i5 variant still sweats under pressure. This and other small shortcomings make for a good package with some small flaws.
Intel Core i5-8250U, UHD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1.4 kg
Sam Medley, 22 Jul 2018 00:05
Apple MacBook Pro 2018: Much more performance with a few clicks

Apple MacBook Pro 2018: Much more performance with a few clicks

The new MacBook Pros have problems with the performance utilization of the Coffee Lake processors. We show why Apple's power management fails and how you can fix it with just a few clicks. This applies for the smaller 13-inch as well as the 15-inch MacBook Pro, both for macOS and Windows 10. Update: New results for macOS
Andreas Osthoff, 21 Jul 2018 17:34
The wacky dual-screen Asus Zenbook does Core i9 better than the MacBook Pro

The wacky dual-screen Asus Zenbook does Core i9 better than the MacBook Pro

It may not be able to sustain Turbo Boost for very long, but at least the Core i9 in the Zenbook UX580 can maintain base clock rates when under heavy processing load. With such high core temperatures in the 90 C range, however, it's no wonder that the same i9 CPU in the even thinner MacBook Pro is getting a lot of negative press for its supposed throttling behavior.
Allen Ngo, 21 Jul 2018 02:23
Nvidia pushing GTX-powered gaming laptops in time for back-to-school season (Source: Nvidia)

Nvidia pushing GTX-powered gaming laptops in time for back-to-school season

Nvidia wants you to start the new school year with an Asus ROG Zephyrus, Acer Predator, MSI GS65, Razer Blade, or Dell Alienware laptop. Prices range from $600 USD for a GTX 1050 notebook up to $2800 USD for a fully-configured GTX 1080 Max-Q.
Allen Ngo, 21 Jul 2018 01:50
HP EliteBook 755 G5

86% HP EliteBook 755 G5 (Ryzen 7 2700U, Vega 10) Laptop Review

AMD for Business. HP's EliteBooks offer an attractive design, AMD technology, and many security features. However, these business notebooks frequently stood out with a high power consumption, their low display quality, and a mediocre battery life. We evaluate in our review of the HP EliteBook 755 G5 whether something has changed with this newest generation.
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U, Vega 10, 15.6", 1.8 kg
Mike Wobker, 21 Jul 2018 00:53
Even though the Amber Lake-Y CPUs have 5 W TDPs, they should perform on par with the 15 W counterparts in less demanding applications.  (Source: TechRadar)

New Intel Amber Lake-Y details emerge

Intel announced the Amber Lake-Y CPUs back at Computex in June, but core count or frequency details were not provided. This week, Dell and NextLab501 revealed names and specs for three Amber Lake-Y CPUs, and it looks like the new ULV chips should come with increased frequencies, but the core configuration and the iGPU remain the same.
Bogdan Solca, 20 Jul 2018 15:15
The first half of 2018 was not kind to TSMC due to the crypto market downfall, but the end of the year is expected to bring big profits from GPU and mobile chip demands. (Source: TechSpot)

TSMC to see record revenues over GTX 11 GPU / smartphone chip demand

The latest financial report coming from TSMC reveals that the Taiwanese company experienced some revenue problems in the first half of 2018 due to the crypto market depreciation, but the foundries are expecting substantial profits in the second half over great demand for next gen GPUs and mobile chips.
Bogdan Solca, 19 Jul 2018 20:30
Comparison of MSI laptop motherboards

A comparison of MSI laptop motherboards

Next to Clevo barebones, notebooks from MSI are some of the easiest to disassemble and upgrade. We've collected a series of motherboard images from our own collection to show how the MSI G Series has evolved over the years from the old GT60 up to the latest GS65.
Allen Ngo, 19 Jul 2018 04:35
Lenovo IdeaPad 530s-14IKB (i7-8550U, MX150, WQHD, IPS) Laptop Review

85% Lenovo IdeaPad 530s-14IKB (i7-8550U, MX150, WQHD, IPS) Laptop Review

Nice concept! The IdeaPad 530s is more than a simple performance upgrade, and it features a slightly redesigned base. We have had the chance to put the top model through its paces - find out how well it did in our extensive review.
Intel Core i7-8550U, NVIDIA GeForce MX150, 14", 1.5 kg
Sebastian Bade, 19 Jul 2018 03:17
The new MacBook Pro 15 is just slightly faster than the MBP 15 2017 and clearly beaten by the XPS 15

The new MacBook Pro 15 is just slightly faster than the MBP 15 2017 and clearly beaten by the XPS 15

50% more cores for 13 % more performance. We were eager to find out how the new Apple MacBook Pro 15 handles the new hexa-core processors. Not very well after our initial tests, because the performance advantage under sustained workloads is small compared to the previous model, despite the additional CPU cores.
Andreas Osthoff, 18 Jul 2018 19:42
Apple MacBook Pro 13 2018 (Touch Bar, i5) Laptop Review

91% Apple MacBook Pro 13 2018 (Touch Bar, i5) Laptop Review

Now with four cores. Apple updates the MacBook Pro 13 with a new quad-core processor and a True Tone display for 2018, but only the more expensive model with the Touch Bar. We have a closer look at the performance of the new MacBook Pro in the following review. What can you expect for the price of 1,999 Euros (i5)?
Intel Core i5-8259U, Iris Plus Graphics 655, 13.3", 1.4 kg
J. Simon Leitner, Andreas Osthoff, 18 Jul 2018 11:29
These are the five brightest laptops we've tested

These are the five brightest laptops we've tested thus far

Glare getting in the way of work? These consumer notebooks may not necessarily be the best, but they are some of the brightest available for outdoor visibility with some models reaching close to 700 nits.
Allen Ngo, 18 Jul 2018 09:38
Samsung designed the latest LPDDR5 memory chips with 5G and AI applications in mind. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung's first LPDDR5 DRAM memory chips revealed

The new LPDDR5 memory modules will be featured in next year's handhelds like the Galaxy S10, which will also bring support for 5G connections and improved AI applications. Samsung claims that the new chips are 50% faster and need 30% less power compared to current LPDDR4 chips. Mass production for LPDDR5 chips should begin at some point in Q3 this year.
Bogdan Solca, 17 Jul 2018 20:59
Toshiba Tecra X40-E (i5-8250U, SSD, LTE, FHD) Laptop Review

87% Toshiba Tecra X40-E (i5-8250U, SSD, LTE, FHD) Laptop Review

Model update. Toshiba's slim 14-inch Tecra X40-E scores with a fast NVMe SSD, a slim exterior, an LTE modem, and two Thunderbolt 3 ports. In addition, there is a good battery life.
Intel Core i5-8250U, UHD Graphics 620, 14", 1.3 kg
Sascha Mölck, 17 Jul 2018 20:40
Huawei has pulled a Dell — the MateBook X Pro uses a gimped Thunderbolt 3 port (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei has pulled a Dell — the MateBook X Pro uses a gimped Thunderbolt 3 port

The MateBook X Pro ships with a Thunderbolt 3 port not unlike many newer Ultrabooks and gaming laptops. What Huawei isn't telling you, however, is that the port appears to offer just half the PCIe lanes for half the theoretical transfer rate of an otherwise regular Thunderbolt 3 connection.
Allen Ngo, 17 Jul 2018 02:35
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