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LG's ultra-light next-generation laptops are here, either with Intel Lunar Lake or Intel Arrow Lake-H. The LG Gram series offers powerful features, such as up to 90 Wh batteries, an optional OLED display and even a dedicated Nvidia GeForce GPU in one model.

The Dell Alienware m16 R2 gaming laptop with an RTX 4070 laptop GPU, 16 GB of RAM, and 1 TB of expandable storage can now be yours at a steep discount. The discount is for an "Open-Box" model from Best Buy which is in "like-new" condition and, as such, looks and functions like a brand new machine.

Dell's Inspiron 16 2-in-1 features a bright Mini-LED touch display, Intel's Core Ultra 155H processor, 32 GB of memory, and 1 TB of storage. A couple of Thunderbolt 4 ports complete the package, and it can all be had for less than $1,000.

Arch-based German distro Bluestar Linux is back with multiple package updates on top of a new kernel. The kernel version is 6.12.7, while the list of updates includes Firefox 133.0.3, LibreOffice 24.8.4, Vim 9.1, VLC 3.0.21, Python 3.13.1, and many others.

The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 AMD is one of the more popular ThinkPad laptops, as it marries the traditional T series with AMD's Ryzen platform. With the latest generation, Lenovo restores upgradeability and the device also offers a great performance. Unfortunately, it can get pretty toasty.

Better performance and battery life coupled with virtually silent operation: this is exactly what the AirJet Mini promises to deliver in thin and light laptops. Using a Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 equipped with a Snapdragon X Elite, Frore Systems demonstrates the potential advantages of this cooling technology.

The Lenovo Yoga 7 14 on sale at Best Buy comes with an AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS processor, 16 GB of memory, a 1 TB SSD, and a FHD+ IPS display. Due to the lack of SO-DIMM slots, user upgradability is limited to just the SSD, and even then you're restricted to 2230 and 2242 modules.

Apple could be giving a server-grade uplift to its upcoming M5 series of chips, according to analyst Ming-chi Kuo. Kuo expects higher end M5 SoCs such as the M5 Pro, M5 Max, and M5 Ultra to employ TSMC's 2.5D SoIC-mH packaging with separate CPU and GPU designs that do not use the unified memory architecture.

Zenwalk Linux "Santa Claus" edition (current-241227) comes with a few noticeable package updates and new additions, such as Firefox 133, Perl 5.40, Wayland 1.23.1, and more. Overall, it sports the same changes as the latest Slackware refresh. The Xfce 4.20 update also comes with multiple tweaks and fixes.

The AceBook 12 is a new Windows-based laptop featuring an Intel Core i5 processor. The model is equipped with a relatively large display and a built-in fingerprint scanner.

The next-generation flagship gaming laptops are on the horizon, and a new leak reveals what users can expect from one of Clevo's most premium 18-inch models. With a 4K display, 192 GB of RAM, Thunderbolt 5 and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5000, the ODM model promises powerful features.

Xiaomi will soon launch a new notebook, the RedmiBook 16 2025, which aims to impress with a very long battery life. The predecessor, which we have already reviewed here at Notebookcheck, has fundamentally similar features.

The 14-inch Apple MacBook Pro with M4 Pro SoC is substantially discounted on Amazon. The MacBook Pro features a bright mini-LED display, one of Apple's most powerful SoCs to date, and 24 GB of unified memory. At the discounted price, it even undercuts the base M4 MacBook.

HP's OmniBook Ultra 14 comes equipped with a high-end AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 processor, 32 GB of RAM, 2 TB of storage, and a 2.2K IPS touch-enabled display. Although it doesn't offer many ports, the two USB-C do support Thunderbolt 4 with DisplayPort 2.1 output.

The Asus TUF Gaming A14 with an RTX 4060 laptop GPU, a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU, 32 GB of RAM, and 2 TB of storage is currently on sale for $400 less than the list price. The laptop is a super fast 14-incher, especially in the CPU department where the Strix Point chip on offer stands out in the comparison field.

The high-end Razer Blade 18 gaming laptop has shown up on Geekbench with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and an Nvidia desktop GPU from the last generation.

(Update: Now discounted by whopping 62%) In addition to the whopping amount of memory and quick Intel CPU, the ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 is powered by an Nvidia RTX 500 dGPU and features a beautiful 3K IPS display. Most importantly, this 14-inch workhorse of a laptop is now cheaper than ever before thanks to a 60% price cut directly at Lenovo.

Lenovo appears to be doing it: On the new Lenovo ThinkPad X9 series that leaked out on Twitter, the Chinese manufacturer is seemingly killing off the famous and iconic red TrackPoint. The new ThinkPad laptop lineup comes in two sizes, and it adopts a design that looks very similar to the Apple MacBook Air, radically breaking with the established ThinkPad design.

The Minsiforum MDSA156 has launched as a new portable dual-screen monitor. While the specs are competitive, it has a very affordable tag, with the launch price being $231.

Asus teases a new Zenbook with Copilot+, promising up to 32 hours of battery life while also claiming the title of the world's lightest laptop in its class. Full details will be revealed at CES 2025 during the "Always Incredible" launch event.

The Zenbook S 14 is a sleek and stylish Intel Lunar Lake-powered ultrabook featuring an excellent 3K OLED display. Thanks to an ongoing holiday sale at Best Buy, the S 14 can now be purchased for its lowest-ever price on the platform.

The Lenovo LOQ 15 (2024) gaming laptop price has slid down to a new record-low level of $629. The laptop is powered by a Ryzen 5 8645HS, an RTX 4050 laptop GPU, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of storage. Display duties are handled by a 15.6-inch FHD IPS panel with a 144 Hz refresh rate.

Based on Sid (the unstable Debian version), siduction has been around for over a decade with multiple desktop choices. Sadly, version 2024.1.0 discontinues three flavors, namely GNOME, MATE, and Cinnamon. The main highlight is KDE Plasma 6 and it comes in five flavors: KDE, LXQt, Xfce, Xorg, and no X.

Asus's latest Vivobook S 14 OLED laptop with Intel's excellent Lunar Lake Core Ultra 5 226V APU is now back on sale at its lowest-ever price. The laptop is a portable 14-incher with a 16:10 OLED panel, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of storage.

A new leak has revealed some key specs of an upcoming HP laptop. The Omen Max 16 will combine an Intel Arrow Lake-HX processor and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series graphics card. It also has a slightly larger chassis compared to its last-gen version.

Asus has added an official launch date for its previously-revealed RGB-laden ROG gaming laptops coming to CES 2025. The new ROG laptop will apparently feature an RGB strip all around the lower casing, along with large ROG Strix branding on the vents underneath the laptop.

The 13th release of the year, which is also the last one of 2024, speeds up and further enhances the security provided by CachyOS while also improving compatibility thanks to RustiCL, which replaces the default OpenCL driver. Additionally, CachyOS 241221 comes with the Bluetooth service enabled by default.

A leaker has teased what could be one of the laptops that Lenovo launches next month at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. Seemingly arriving with an under-display webcam, the Yoga Slim 19 14 also appears to utilise Intel Lunar Lake processors and a design reminiscent of the Yoga Slim 7x.

Ahead of CES 2025, Asus has introduced a new gaming laptop, the 2024 V16. As the company notes, it’s an entry-level option, with the specs maxing out at non-Ultra Intel Core 7 and Nvidia RTX 4050.

The Acer Swift 16 AI Lunar Lake laptop with a 16-inch OLED display and an Intel Core Ultra 7 256V APU has now dropped down to a new historic-low price after a respectable 29% discount on the list price. Powered by a Lunar Lake chip and the 47 TOPS NPU, the laptop is a Windows CoPilot+ machine and, therefore, boasts a slew of AI features.

CheckMag The impending end of Windows 10 support (October 2025) from Microsoft means that many owners of older computers will have to switch to a different operating system. One alternative could be Google's free ChromeOS Flex, which runs quite well on weak hardware.

The LG Gram 15 laptop weighs less than three pounds for convenient portability when working away from the office with all-day runtimes. The latest 16-core Intel CPU powers through office and school work with ease.

For those on the prowl for a powerful desktop replacement gaming laptop, the Asus ROG Strix G17 is an excellent choice. With an RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, Ryzen 9 7940HX CPU, 240 Hz display, and now, an all-time low price, the G17 offers commendable value.

Asus has issued fresh teasers relating to new ROG devices that should be with us early next month during CES 2025 in Las Vegas. Seemingly, the company has offered a brief look at the new ROG Strix gaming laptop, which should be available in 16-inch and 18-inch variants, as well as a new ROG Flow Z13.

A new leak has revealed the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 laptop version will not offer much in the way of a CUDA core count increase over its last-gen counterpart. Instead, it will leverage the new Blackwell architecture and 16 GB of GDDR7 VRAM to offer anywhere between a 40-60% performance boost.

The Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 convertible laptop is on sale at Best Buy, with a sizeable 38% discount making the productivity workhorse down to nearly entry-level prices. The Yoga 7i comes with enough RAM and storage to get you through just about any daily task, and the CPU and iGPU are power efficient, while delivering just enough power to even handle some lightweight gaming.

Grml, an Austrian Linux distribution based on Debian, has returned with version 2024.12. While it drops x86 support, this update is the first to bring this minimal, live Linux distro to 64-bit ARM hardware. In addition to these, Grml 2024.12 also comes with fresh Debian 13 software packages alongside many minor tweaks and fixes.

The Acer Chromebook 314 is a compact yet affordable laptop with an Intel N4500 processor, an Intel UHD 600 GPU, and 4 GB of RAM. Thanks to a 32% discount, the 14-inch laptop is currently available at an incredibly cheap price of £170/$201.

A new leak has revealed a Lenovo Yoga laptop with an under-display camera, similar to the one found on smartphones. While its exact name is unknown, it is fairly thin and will launch with an Intel Lunar Lake processor.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (16 AMD) with a Ryzen 5 8645HS CPU, an RTX 3050 laptop GPU, and a 120 Hz OLED display can currently be yours for less than $800. The laptop is a pretty good option for folks who are in the market for a multimedia machine that can be used for some gaming.

A new leak has shed light on just about every Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series laptop GPU. The GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 will come with the same amount of VRAM, as will the RTX 5070, RTX 5060 and RTX 5050.

System76 has significantly revised its Pangolin laptop. The model comes with aluminum housing and a powerful APU from AMD. The model supports up to 16 TB of storage and 96 GB of RAM.