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The Lenovo ThinkPad X9 Aura is now available for purchase, starting at $1,239. (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo ThinkPad X9 Aura: Premium laptop lineup goes on sale with up to 2.8K OLED display and Core Ultra 7 CPU

The Lenovo ThinkPad X9 Aura laptop lineup has finally gone on sale, commanding premium price tags for Lunar Lake prowess. ThinkPad purists are undeniably upset over Lenovo doing away with the trackpoint, although the rest of the system does appear rather enticing on paper. Update: The laptops appear to have reached customers prior to this article

Sambit Saha, 04 Feb 2025 19:19

The Alienware x16 R2 has been discounted on Dell's website (image source: Dell)

Deal | Alienware x16 R2: High-end gaming laptop with GeForce RTX 4080 and Core Ultra 9 185H gets sizable discount

Last year's flagship Alienware offering, the Alienware x16 R2, has been discounted heavily on Dell's website. You can buy it for just $2,699, making it $600 cheaper than its asking price.

Anil Ganti, 04 Feb 2025 03:28

PNY Type C USB flash drives (Image source: PNY)

PNY launches three new flash drives including the speedy USB 3.2 Gen 2 Pro Elite V3

Despite the many cloud storage solutions, physical USB flash drives are here to stay. To keep pace with speedy external storage, PNY is refreshing its lineup of Type-C USB flash drives. The USB 3.2 Gen 2 Pro Elite V3 is the standout, with impressive read and write rates.

Adam Corsetti, 04 Feb 2025 01:06

Dream Machines is now selling a gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D and RTX 5090 (Image source: Dream Machines)

Dream Machines gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, RTX 5090 and external water cooling revealed

Dream Machines is now accepting pre-orders for its flagship gaming laptop that sports the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU with 24GB VRAM and a 175W TGP.

Hannes Brecher, 03 Feb 2025 23:20

Slackware-based PorteuX 1.9 portable Linux launches with multiple fixes, CUPS support in GTK3, a new kernel, and more

Available with the same generous selection of desktop environments as before, PorteuX 1.9 comes with the 6.13.1 Linux kernel, CUPS support for GTK3, as well as multiple fixes. The list of updated packages includes Cinnamon 6.4.6, GNOME 47.3, the Nvidia driver 570.86.16, and many others.

Codrut Nistor, 03 Feb 2025 16:02

Void 20250202 Linux now available for Apple Silicon, Lenovo Thinkpad X13s, and Pinebook Pro (Image source: Void Linux)

Void 20250202 comes with Apple Silicon, Lenovo Thinkpad X13s, and Pinebook Pro support

Born in 2008 and developed by a former NetBSD developer as a testbed for the XBPS package manager, Void Linux received a new update yesterday. Labeled 20250202, this release introduces support for Apple Silicon, Lenovo ThinkPad X13s, and Pinebook Pro, alongside optimized Raspberry Pi images, several fixes, and more.

Codrut Nistor, 03 Feb 2025 12:39

The Asus Zenbook S16 features a Radeon 880M iGPU. (Image source: Asus/Best Buy, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | "Open-Box Excellent" Asus Zenbook S 16 with Ryzen AI 9 365 APU and 120 Hz OLED panel is now enjoying 41% price cut

The 2024 Asus Zenbook S 16 OLED laptop can now be yours for less than $900 if you do not mind opting for an "Open-Box" unit from Best Buy. Powered by a Ryzen AI 9 365, 24 GB of memory, and 1 TB of storage, the laptop is available in a variety of conditions and can be had for as low as $723.99.

Fawad Murtaza, 03 Feb 2025 11:23

Doing everyday things on Linux (Image source: Sascha Mölck, Notebookcheck)

Windows 10 support ending in 2025: Try out alternative operating systems without installing them

CheckMag The impending end of Windows 10 support (October 2025) means that many users may have to switch to a different OS. Alternative operating systems such as Linux and ChromeOS Flex can be tested on your own PC without affecting the existing Windows installation.

Sascha Mölck, 03 Feb 2025 06:15

Nova Lake could include dual compute tiles (Image Source: Intel)

Intel Nova Lake desktop CPUs rumored to pack as many as 16 P-cores and 32 E-Cores for a total of 48 threads

Speculating on the remark made by Intel's co-CEO Johnston Holthaus regarding compute tiles inside and outside the CPU die, redditors were quick to start rumors of high-end Nova Lake desktop CPUs with 2x8 P-cores + 2x16 E-cores.

Bogdan Solca, 31 Jan 2025 19:19

Intel's 2025-2026 CPUs will be produced on 18A nodes (Image Source: Intel)

Intel reveals 2025-2026 client processor roadmap, cancels Falcon Shore data center XPU/GPU

As far as the client roadmap goes, Panther Lake is planned for 2H 2025 as a successor for Lunar Lake, while Nova Lake should release in 2026, both families being produced on the 18A nodes. On the data center side, Intel is canceling the launch of the Falcon Shore XPU/GPU, but will use the architecture for a more powerful next gen Jaguar Shore solution.

Bogdan Solca, 31 Jan 2025 17:52

The Asus ProArt P16 has a full-sized SD card slot. (Image source: Asus/Best Buy, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | Highly rated Asus ProArt P16 OLED laptop in "Open-Box Excellent" condition scores big $520 discount

Best Buy has now put the "Open-box" 2024 Asus ProArt P16 creator laptop equipped with a 4K OLED display, 32 GB of RAM, and 1 TB of storage on sale in a variety of conditions. The "Open-Box Excellent" ProArt P16 will net you a notebook that looks brands new and is enjoying a massive $520 discount.

Fawad Murtaza, 31 Jan 2025 12:53

HP's OmniBook X 14, here in the Meteor Silver colorway, has a 5-megapixel webcam with IR (Image source: Andreas Osthoff/Notebookcheck)

Deal | HP OmniBook X 14 with Snapdragon X Plus discounted to under $550 at Best Buy

The HP OmniBook X 14 features a 2.2K touch panel, Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Plus chipset, 16 GB of memory, and a 512 GB SSD. A 5-megapixel webcam and USB4 support complete the package, with the laptop being available for just below $550 for a limited time.

Tudor Cibean, 31 Jan 2025 12:39

The Asus Zenbook A14 is the first Zenbook model with a Snapdragon X series processor. (Image source: Asus)

Asus begins selling the Zenbook A14 powered by the Snapdragon X in the US

Following an announcement at CES 2025, Asus has begun selling the Zenbook A14, its first Zenbook model with a Snapdragon X series processor. The configuration currently available has the less-powerful Snapdragon X (X1-26-100) processor but lots of RAM and storage.

Habeeb Onawole, 30 Jan 2025 23:59

The new Surface Laptop swaps Intel Meteor Lake and Snapdragon X for Lunar Lake processors. (Image source: Microsoft)

New Microsoft Surface Laptop releases arrive with optional 5G and powerful processors

Microsoft has brought Intel's Lunar Lake platform to its Surface Laptop series. Arriving with performance and battery life upgrades over prior models, the new Surface Laptop will also be available with an optional 5G modem and the design changes shown on last year's Snapdragon X variants.

Alex Alderson, 30 Jan 2025 18:03

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition utilizes four Dolby Atmos stereo speakers. (Image source: Lenovo, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition laptop with long battery life and 120 Hz display hits record-low price after 31% discount

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition has recorded a considerable price drop at Best Buy and is now retailing for the lowest price ever. The laptop packs a Core Ultra 7 256V Lunar Lake APU, 16 GB of RAM, 1 TB of storage, and a 15.3-inch 2.8K IPS touch display.

Fawad Murtaza, 30 Jan 2025 10:31

The LG Gram Book is now available in the US market with a starting price of $749.99 (Image source: LG)

LG offers free smart monitor with the purchase of new LG Gram Book laptop

LG has officially announced the pricing and availability details for its latest Gram Book laptop that debuted at CES 2025. The 15.6-inch Gram Book laptop offers decent features such as up to a 51 Wh battery, an Intel i5-1334U processor, an FHD anti-glare display, and an HD webcam with a privacy shutter. It is now available for $749.99 through LG’s official website.

Abhinav Fating, 30 Jan 2025 07:20

The two-generation-old Apple MacBook Air is available for cheap on Amazon (image source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | MacBook Air with Apple M2 and 16 GB RAM gets notable discount on Amazon

Amazon has an excellent deal on the two-generation-old M2 MacBook Air. Its 16 GB RAM/256 GB storage variant can be had for just $799 for a limited time only.

Anil Ganti, 30 Jan 2025 02:07

The Legion Slim 5 G9 with an AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS, QHD screen and RTX 4070 has been discounted by 34% (Image source: Lenovo)

Deal | RTX 4070-powered Lenovo Legion Slim 5 G9 is 34% off right now

Lenovo itself is now selling the well-equipped Legion Slim 5 16 at a steep discount of over $600 compared to the regular list price. Therefore, the RTX 4070-powered notebook might be a viable choice for QHD gamers.

Enrico Frahn, 29 Jan 2025 19:54

The Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 14IRU9 ships with the company's Digital Pen 2 in the box (Image source: Lenovo)

Deal | Budget-focused Lenovo IdeaPad 5i convertible with Core 5 120U drops under $330

The Lenovo IdeaPad 5i Gen 9 discounted below $330 comes with an Intel Core 5 120U, 8 GB of RAM, a 512 GB SSD, and a WUXGA IPS display. Other nice-to-haves at its price point include a smart stylus, an embedded fingerprint sensor, and a 1,080p webcam.

Tudor Cibean, 29 Jan 2025 12:38

We have reviewed the black version, but Best Buy is now selling the white Zephyrus G14 at a big discount (Image source: Andreas Osthoff)

Deal | Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 with 120Hz OLED and AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS gets 31% price cut

The compact 14-inch Asus gaming laptop has received one of its largest discounts to date and is now on sale for $1,099. Although its RTX 4060 is certainly not the most powerful dGPU available, gamers will enjoy the gorgeous 2.8K OLED screen.

Enrico Frahn, 28 Jan 2025 22:58

Some modern laptops can't even be opened (Image source: Mario Petzold)

Intel pushes for upgradable and repairable laptops

Simply replacing the motherboard of a laptop in order to upgrade to a new processor has been an absolute niche solution. Intel is now proposing an industry-wide concept for fully modular notebooks, and even Apple could indirectly benefit from this.

Mario Petzold, 28 Jan 2025 22:02

Ripe for Strix Halo: The next version of the ThinkPad P14s AMD needs Ryzen AI Max

Lenovo's ThinkPad P14s with AMD CPU is still using Ryzen 8000, but we expect an update to Zen 5 soon. With the next model, Lenovo should use Strix Halo no matter what instead of the normal Strix Point chips, as the compact workstation urgently needs more GPU performance.

Benjamin Herzig, 28 Jan 2025 17:43

The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 G7 has a Sensel haptic touchpad. (Image source: Lenovo, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 G7 mobile workstation with RTX 1000 Ada Generation GPU experiences big price drop

The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 workstation laptop with a Core Ultra 7 155H APU, an RTX 1000 Ada Generation GPU, and a 165 Hz QH+ display is enjoying a big discount at Lenovo’s official store. The laptop features a modern design and is highly upgradable thanks to the inclusion of an LPCAMM2 memory module and two M.2 slots.

Fawad Murtaza, 28 Jan 2025 09:48

Microsoft will kick off 2025 with new x86-based Surface Laptop and Surface Pro releases. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft teases Surface Laptop 8 and Surface Pro 12 releases

Microsoft's long-awaited Intel Lunar Lake refresh of its Surface Laptop and Surface Pro lines is right around the corner. The two releases should appear much sooner than expected too with last year's consumer design changes in tow.

Alex Alderson, 27 Jan 2025 23:42

The anyon_e is basically a DIY laptop (Image: Bryan)

Anyon_e open-source laptop features 4K AMOLED, metal chassis and Ubuntu

The anyon_e is a new open-source laptop with a high-resolution AMOLED display that should be suitable for casual gaming. The notes also sports an aluminum chassis and is equipped with a 60Wh battery.

Silvio Werner, 27 Jan 2025 21:42

The M3 MacBook Air 15 with a 512 GB SSD and either 16 or 24 GB of RAM is on sale near its record-low price. (Image source: Notebookcheck

Deal | M3 MacBook Air with 16 or 24 GB RAM drops to near-record low price

Certain models of the M3 MacBook Air 15 are on sale near their lowest recorded price at Amazon. This sale, which discounts the laptops by up to 17%, includes models with ample storage and plenty of RAM to run Apple Intelligence.

Sam Medley, 27 Jan 2025 20:59

Solus 4.7 Endurance now available (Image source: Solus)

Desktop-focused Solus 4.7 brings a new software center and improved video card support

Available with several desktop choices, including Budgie and Xfce, the rolling release distro Solus returns with version 4.7 Endurance. Only available for 64-bit hardware, Solus 4.7 includes multiple package updates, a new software center with out-of-the-box Flatpak support, as well as improved video card compatibility.

Codrut Nistor, 27 Jan 2025 17:26

The Asus Vivobook S 14 (S5406SA) has Wi-Fi 7 and BT 5.3 wireless connectivity. (Image source: Asus, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | Asus Vivobook S 14 OLED laptop with 32 GB of RAM and super long battery life enjoys 33.3% price cut

Walmart is now selling the Asus Vivobook S 14 (S5406SA) laptop at a massive discount of $400. The laptop comes with a Core Ultra 7 258V APU, 32 GB of RAM, and 1 TB of replaceable storage. Additionally, the Vivobook S 14 carries a 14-inch OLED panel around the front.

Fawad Murtaza, 27 Jan 2025 16:53

The shared gaming benchmarks of Radeon 8060S looks promising (Image source: AMD - edited)

AMD claims Radeon 8060S iGPU outperforms Nvidia RTX 4070 by up to 68.1% in gaming

The AMD Strix Halo lineup became official at CES 2025, and the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and Max 390 sports the Radeon 8060S iGPU. Per a recently surfaced marketing material, this iGPU can offer up to 68.1% better performance than the Nvidia RTX 4070 Laptop GPU.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 26 Jan 2025 19:23

Unequal treatment: How Lenovo makes the AMD variant of the ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 worse

The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 exists two times: once with AMD Ryzen 8000, and once with Intel Core Ultra. Too bad that the Intel variant is much more interesting, as it features a stronger cooling system, bigger battery and a dedicated GPU.

Benjamin Herzig, 26 Jan 2025 13:08

AMD's Ben Conrad delves into several key aspects of the new Ryzen AI 300 Series APUs. (Image via LinkedIn)

"Our big Middle cores are better than their army of little cores" AMD's Ben Conrad chats about some of the design decisions behind Ryzen AI APUs and what makes Strix Halo tick

Interview AMD announced several new Ryzen AI APUs across Strix Point, Kraken Point, Fire Range HX3D, and Strix Halo product lines at CES 2025. We sat down with AMD's Ben Conrad to discuss these APUs, what went into their design, and what they mean for AMD, OEM partners, and laptop buyers in 2025.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 25 Jan 2025 19:03

Ventiva solid-state coolers (Image source: Dave2D / YouTube - edited)

Overview of laptop cooling solutions in 2025: Traditional meets cutting-edge

CheckMag Laptop cooling solutions are slowly but surely becoming quieter, more compact and more effective. We may soon see cutting-edge solid-state technologies challenge traditional solutions in both think-and-light and high-performance systems.

Daniel Miron, 24 Jan 2025 23:16

The Lenovo Chromebook Plus 2-in-1 sports a 14-inch IPS display with touch support. (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo Chromebook Plus 2-in-1: Premium Chromebook unveiled with up to Intel Core 7 processor and 16 GB memory

The Lenovo Chromebook Plus 2-in-1 is a brand-new Chromebook powered by up to an Intel Core 7 processor and 16 GB of LPDDR5X memory. Thanks to its 14-inch touch display and 360º hinge, the device can function both as a laptop and a tablet.

Sambit Saha, 24 Jan 2025 18:58

Microsoft might be planning a smaller Surface Pro (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Cheaper Microsoft Surface Pro and compact Surface Laptop with Snapdragon X Plus to launch soon

Microsoft is supposedly working on a more compact version of the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop. These devices could be smaller and more affordable, but should also have decent performance and battery life thanks to the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus.

Hannes Brecher, 23 Jan 2025 20:29

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16 Gen 8 offers expandable storage and RAM. (Image source: Lenovo, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | "Certified-Refurbished" Lenovo Legion Pro 7 laptop with RTX 4080 and two-year warranty enjoys 39% discount vs list price

The 2023 Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Gen 8, featuring an RTX 4080 laptop GPU, a Ryzen 9 7945HX CPU, 32 GB of RAM, and 2 TB of storage, is now on sale. The laptop is in "Certified-Refurbished" condition and comes with a two-year Allstate warranty.

Fawad Murtaza, 23 Jan 2025 13:48

The Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 features user-upgradable RAM and storage (Image source: Allen Ngo/Notebookcheck)

Deal | Dell Inspiron 14 7445 convertible with Ryzen 5 8640HS drops below $400 at Best Buy

The Dell Inspiron 14 7445 is a budget-oriented 2-in-1 laptop coming with a 1,920 × 1,200 touchscreen, an AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS processor, 8 GB of RAM, and a 512 GB PCIe 4.0 SSD. There are also plenty of ports, although it would've been nice to see support for USB 4 as well.

Tudor Cibean, 23 Jan 2025 09:49

The RTX 4070-equipped Zephyrus G16 is currently on sale for a record-low price of $1,099 (Image source: Asus)

Deal | RTX 4070-powered Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 now discounted by 31%

Another steep sale discount has been applied to the RTX 4070 configuration of the popular Zephyrus G16. Although the Asus laptop isn't as impressive as its redesigned 2024 successor, the comparatively affordable 16-inch notebook can be a viable choice for budget-conscious gamers.

Enrico Frahn, 22 Jan 2025 22:57

The Asus CR Chromebook lineup will be available with convertible variants. (Image source: Asus)

Asus unveils new Chromebooks with 4G connectivity, 360-degree hinge, and spill-proof durability

Asus has unveiled a new lineup of next-generation Chromebooks, dubbed the CR series. With quad-core processors, convertible designs, optional 4G connectivity, and up to 16 GB of memory, the CR lineup aims to empower students on a budget.

Sambit Saha, 22 Jan 2025 19:19

Team Blue and Team Red have competed for years in all CPU markets, including desktop and laptop. (Image source: DallE 3 creation)

AMD overtakes Intel in benchmark desktop CPU market share but still struggles to build on Ryzen 4000 laptop APU success

The CPU market share graphs over at the PassMark benchmark site make for interesting reading lately, as it seems AMD has once again surpassed Intel in terms of desktop CPU market share. This last happened back in the first quarter of 2021. However, it appears love for Ryzen laptop APUs hasn’t really blossomed since the advent of Ryzen 4000.

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Jan 2025 10:50

Fujitsu's latest ultrabook weighs just 1.85 lbs (Image source: Fujitsu)

Fujitsu FMV Note U AI laptop sports 36-hour battery, Intel Lunar Lake and weighs just 1.85 lbs

The Fujitsu FMV Note U aims to maximize the capabilities of Intel's Lunar Lake processors by offering high performance and long battery life of up to 36 hours. The ultrabook is also super light and weighs less than 2 lbs.

Hannes Brecher, 21 Jan 2025 22:27