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An Ada Lovelace chip laid bare before the camera. (Image source: Nvidia)

Are top-end graphics cards ever coming to laptops?

CheckMag Laptops have always had to make do with leftovers, never getting a taste of the largest and most powerful chips reserved for desktop graphics cards. There are, the way I see it, several reasons as to why things are like this.

Alfrancis Villapando, 22 Aug 2024 19:04

RedMagic Titan 16 Pro review: A gaming laptop made by a smartphone manufacturer

81% RedMagic Titan 16 Pro review: A gaming laptop made by a smartphone manufacturer

Debut. The manufacturer Nubia, which is known for its gaming smartphones, has entered the market of gaming laptops with its RedMagic Titan 16 Pro: Core i9, a GeForce RTX 4060 and a 16-inch display (QHD+, DCI-P3, 240 Hz, G-Sync) all promise a solid mid-range device. Our review will reveal whether this initial launch was a success.

Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, 16", 2.4 kg

Sascha Mölck, 22 Aug 2024 18:27

Prestige 13 AI Evo (Image Source: MSI)

Unreleased MSI Prestige 13 AI+ EVO ultrabook with Intel Core Ultra 7 258V pops up in certification database

The Energy Star certification offers some details on the CPU, including core count and RAM, plus some power efficiency specs. This model is expected to launch sometime in September.

Bogdan Solca, 22 Aug 2024 17:30

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 560.94 update notes in the Nvidia app (Image source: Own)

Star Wars Outlaws and Final Fantasy XVI get DLSS support in the new Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 560.94

The latest Game Ready Driver software package from Nvidia, labeled 560.94 and released yesterday, comes with DLSS support for several games launching these days, including Star Wars Outlaws, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, and Final Fantasy XVI (the demo version). The new GeForce RTX 4070 with GDDR6 instead of GDDR6X is also supported.

Codrut Nistor, 21 Aug 2024 17:37

Lenovo Legion C170 gets a Black Myth: Wukong special edition (Image source: Lenovo - edited)

Lenovo announces special Black Myth: Wukong edition charger with 170W fast charging support

Lenovo has introduced a special Black Myth: Wukong edition for its C170 GaN charger. Besides featuring a different outlook, all the other aspects of the power adapter are the same as the regular version, including 170W fast charging support.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 21 Aug 2024 16:51

Medion S20 in the review

77% Medion S20 laptop review: 17-inch multimedia notebook with Intel Core Ultra 7

Flat 17-incher with performance problems. With the S20 laptop, Medion has launched a 17.3-inch multimedia notebook onto the market. For 1,000 euros, the complete package of the notebook available at Aldi consists of 16 GB RAM, 16:9 IPS display, a one terabyte M.2 SSD, and the built-in Intel Core Ultra 7 155H.

Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, Arc 8-Core, 17.3", 2.1 kg

Philip Macdonald, 21 Aug 2024 14:32

The Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 has an FHD webcam. (Image source: Acer)

Deal | RTX 4070-powered Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 gaming laptop is now available at the best price ever

The Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 with a 16-inch 3200 x 2000 165 Hz display, a 140 W RTX 4070 laptop GPU, and an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor has recorded a steep $400 discount at B&H Photo. As a result, the Predator Triton Neo 16 has now become a solid choice for mid-range buyers on the hunt for a gaming/content creation machine.

Fawad Murtaza, 21 Aug 2024 12:07

The 2024 Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 is an attractive RTX 4090 OLED gaming laptop and currently on sale for $500 off (Image source: Andreas Osthoff)

Deal | Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 with RTX 4090, 240Hz QHD OLED and 32GB RAM hits lowest price yet

The Core Ultra 9-powered version of the 2024 Asus ROG Zephyrus also comes with plenty of memory, a smooth 240Hz OLED screen with QHD resolution as well as the fast RTX 4090. Thanks to a $500 discount, the high-end 16-inch gaming laptop is now on sale for an all-time low price.

Enrico Frahn, 20 Aug 2024 22:18

The Apple MacBook Pro 14 with Apple M3 Pro 11-core CPU has been discounted by 25% on Amazon. (Image source: Andreas Osthoff / Notebookcheck - edited)

Deal | Apple MacBook Pro 14 with 1,000-nits mini-LED display and 16-hour battery gets massive discount in Amazon sale

The 2023 Apple MacBook Pro 14, powered by the 11-core Apple M3 Pro silicon has been discounted significantly, following a $500 discount on Amazon. The MacBook Pro 14 makes for a powerful, lightweight media creation tool, and we praised it for its impressive 16+ hours of battery life in our review.

Julian van der Merwe, 20 Aug 2024 20:55

Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 2024 review - The slim gaming laptop now with AMD Zen 5

86% Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 2024 review - The slim gaming laptop now with AMD Zen 5

Ryzen AI 300 beats Meteor Lake. Asus now also offers its ROG Zephyrus G16 gaming/multimedia hybrids with the new Zen 5 processors from AMD. We have tested the version with the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and the dedicated GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop. It continues to feature the same wonderful 240-Hz OLED screen—as well as an annoying third fan.

AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, 16", 1.8 kg

Andreas Osthoff, 20 Aug 2024 20:11

Windows 11 increases FAT32 partition size limit to 2TB (Image source: Vincent Botta, Unsplash)

Windows 11 expands FAT32 partition size limit to 2TB

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update significantly expands the maximum partition size for the FAT32 file system, now allowing up to 2TB to be formatted. This change aims to provide users with more flexibility when working with larger storage volumes using the aging but widely-supported FAT32 standard.

Nathan Ali, 20 Aug 2024 18:57

RedMagic Titan 16 Pro will be available internationally on August 29 (Image source: RedMagic)

RedMagic brings its first gaming laptop to the international market

The RedMagic Titan 16 Pro launched as the company's first gaming laptop, but it's still exclusive to the Chinese market. Well, that's about to change soon because the company has just announced that the laptop will launch in the other markets on August 29.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 20 Aug 2024 16:45

Power efficiency and connectivity (Image Source: Dell)

Deal | Dell Inspiron 14 Plus notebook with Snapdragon X Plus SoC gets $290 discount

The $809.99 configuration is powered by the Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 processor, which is complemented by 16 GB LPDDR5X-8448 RAM and a 512 GB SSD. Notable features include a 14-inch QHD+ touchscreen, Wi-Fi 7, 2x USB4 connectors and a microSD card reader.

Bogdan Solca, 20 Aug 2024 14:53

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14 G9 (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Is the Snapdragon version of the Yoga Slim 7 14 getting preferential treatment from Lenovo?

The Yoga Slim 7x 14 is Lenovo's new Multimedia laptop with a Snapdragon ARM processor. Compared to the Intel version of the G9 generation, the ARM model is equipped with a significantly better OLED display. So is the Yoga Slim 7x purposefully favored by Lenovo?

Andreas Osthoff, 20 Aug 2024 04:57

The RTX 4070 version of the Asus ROG Strix G17 is back on sale for its lowest price thus far (Image source: Asus)

Deal | Ryzen 9-powered Asus ROG Strix G17 gaming laptop with RTX 4070 hits lowest price ever

A good-looking RTX 4070 configuration of the Asus ROG Strix G17 is now back on sale for $600 off MSRP at a reputable electronics retailer, which is currently offering the 17-inch gaming laptop for its all-time low of $1,599.

Enrico Frahn, 19 Aug 2024 21:55

HP Elite x360 1040 G11 2-in-1 review: For the business road warrior

87% HP Elite x360 1040 G11 2-in-1 review: For the business road warrior

Powerful, premium and professional. The HP Elite 1000 family is lauded for its portability and auxiliary features that business users can appreciate. The latest Elite x360 1040 G11 continues the trend, but a bigger cooling solution probably wouldn't hurt to keep those core temperatures down.

Intel Core Ultra 7 165H, Arc 8-Core, 14", 1.5 kg

Allen Ngo, 19 Aug 2024 19:21

Arm could launch a dedicated gaming graphics card in the near future (image source: Arm)

Arm said to be working on a gaming-focused dGPU

A new report says Arm could enter the gaming GPU market soon. The company supposedly has a sizable research team in Israel working on its first-ever dedicated GPU, which is slated to compete with behemoths like Intel, AMD, and Nvidia.

Anil Ganti, 18 Aug 2024 20:36

MSI benchmarks CAMM2 memory against standard DDR5 DIMMs (Image source: MSI)

MSI benchmarks reveal CAMM2 memory performance on par with DDR5 DIMMs

MSI's recent benchmarks pit Kingston's CAMM2 memory against standard DDR5 DIMMs on their Z790 Project Zero Plus motherboard. The results reveal surprising performance parity between the two memory formats, with only marginal differences in key metrics. This comparison offers insights into the potential of CAMM2 technology in high-performance computing.

Nathan Ali, 18 Aug 2024 18:04

Black Myth: Wukong - Our benchmarks of the new Unreal Engine 5 game

Black Myth: Wukong - Our benchmarks of the new Unreal Engine 5 game

Demanding spectacle The previously published benchmark tool shows impressive graphics as well as a huge hunger for hardware for the role-playing game.

Klaus Hinum, 17 Aug 2024 20:34

The 4K OLED screen of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 AMD has perfect black levels (Image source: Mario Petzold)

Deal | Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 with 64GB memory and 4K OLED sees 63% price drop

The almost maxed-out AMD configuration of the ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 is now on sale for $1,089 as Lenovo has introduced its largest discount to date on the 16-inch 4K OLED workstation laptop that is geared towards professional users.

Enrico Frahn, 17 Aug 2024 19:25

Newly launched UGREEN 130W 20K power bank has seen a limited time 30% discount (Image source: UGREEN - edited)

Deal | Newly launched 130W UGREEN Nexode high-capacity power bank drops to all-time low price

The UGREEN Nexode 20,000 mAh power bank is on sale. Thanks to a limited-time deal on Amazon, the 130W portable charger is down to $69.98, a steep 30% discount that makes it sit at its all-time low price.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 16 Aug 2024 19:00

The HP Envy X360 2-in-1 laptop is $400 off at Best Buy thanks to a 36% discount. (Image source: Allen Ngo / Notebookcheck)

Deal | HP Envy 2-in-1 laptop with AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS, Radeon 780M gets $400 discount

The convertible HP Envy 16 is powered by 16 GB of RAM paired with the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS and Radeon 780M iGPU — the same iGPU as found in the Ryzen Z1 Extreme from the Asus ROG Ally — making the sleek, aluminium laptop a powerful all-rounder capable of everything from general productivity to digital art and light gaming.

Julian van der Merwe, 16 Aug 2024 09:25

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14 G9 review - Multimedia laptop with Snapdragon X Elite and great 3K OLED display

86% Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14 G9 review - Multimedia laptop with Snapdragon X Elite and great 3K OLED display

Wi-Fi 7 & 32 GB RAM. With the Yoga Slim 7x, Lenovo offers a 14-inch multimedia laptop that combines the new Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite with a 90-Hz OLED touchscreen. But is the good battery life enough to justify the high price and compatibility problems?

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100, Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS, 14.5", 1.3 kg

Andreas Osthoff, 16 Aug 2024 01:34

The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3's successor will ditch Qualcomm's chipset for MediaTek's. (Image source: Lenovo).

Lenovo is planning to unveil a new Chromebook Duet with a MediaTek chip

A new model of Lenovo's Chromebook Duet 2-in-1 laptop is coming and it will bring some new changes, the key one being a return to MediaTek for the processor powering it. Lenovo will also unveil an educational version of the device.

Habeeb Onawole, 15 Aug 2024 19:25

Framework Laptop 13.5 Core Ultra 7 review: New 2.8K 120 Hz display with Arc 8 graphics

84% Framework Laptop 13.5 Core Ultra 7 review: New 2.8K 120 Hz display with Arc 8 graphics

Is this 3-year old design reaching its limits? There's no denying how versatile the Framework Laptop 13.5 can be now that it's gone through several generations of Intel and AMD CPUs without any major design changes. The improved display and integrated graphics help keep the model competitive, but the cooling solution is perhaps showing its age.

Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, Arc 8-Core, 13.5", 1.4 kg

Allen Ngo, 15 Aug 2024 19:17

The DIY gaming laptop with desktop hardware doesn't have a battery, thought (Image source: Socket Science)

YouTuber shows off DIY gaming laptop built from desktop components

While laptop CPUs and GPUs have become quite powerful, they are still way behind their desktop counterparts in terms of performance. Being fed up with this performance gap, a YouTuber that goes by Socket Science built a custom DIY gaming laptop that packs nothing but desktop hardware.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 15 Aug 2024 18:05

The Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 9 has expandable storage by way of an M.2 slot. (Image source: Lenovo)

Deal | Highly-rated Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 9 with Core Ultra 7 155H and 120 Hz OLED display is back on sale at record low price

The 2024 Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 convertible laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is back on sale for a massive 24% discount on the list price. Thanks to its 1.32 kg (2.93 lbs) of weight and a compact 14-inch OLED screen, the Yoga 9i Gen 9 is a portable multimedia machine that ticks a lot of boxes.

Fawad Murtaza, 15 Aug 2024 15:06

Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 (2024) review: The portable RTX 4070 laptop with long runtimes

81% Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 (2024) review: The portable RTX 4070 laptop with long runtimes

Gaming on the go. The compact Predator Helios Neo 14 aims to attract creatives and gamers. The right prerequisites are in place: a Core Ultra 9 185H, GeForce RTX 4070, 32 GB of RAM, a 14.5-inch panel (3k, sRGB, 165 Hz, G-Sync) with a 16:10 aspect ratio, Thunderbolt 4. Good battery life rounds out its total package.

Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, 14.5", 1.9 kg

Sascha Mölck, 15 Aug 2024 00:37

Acer Next@Acer will take place on September 4th, a day after the Intel Lunar Lake launch event (Image source: Intel - edited)

Acer confirms the announcement date for its Intel Lunar Lake laptops

Intel Core Ultra 200 series will be officially launched on September 3rd, and it seems Acer will be among the first companies to announce laptops with the new Lunar Lake laptops. The company has confirmed that it will hold the Next@Acer event on September 4th.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 14 Aug 2024 12:54

The HP Victus 15z-fb200 has a high refresh rate and good mid-tier gaming hardware at a great price. (Image source: Walmart)

Deal | HP Victus 15.6-inch laptop with AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS, 144 Hz screen, and Nvidia RTX 4050 discounted 39% at Walmart

The HP Victus 15z-fb200, which sports a 144 Hz 15.6-inch display, AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS, and Nvidia RTX 4050, is currently on sale for only $599 at Walmart. This is a 39% discount from its usual price at the retailer and a massive 49% discount from its MSRP.

Sam Medley, 14 Aug 2024 03:13

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x comes with the new Snapdragon X Elite and a 90Hz OLED touchscreen (Image source: Lenovo)

Deal | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x with 3K OLED and up to 1,000 nits drops to record-low price

Just like Dell's ARM-based competitor, the brand-new Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x with the Snapdragon X Elite has already received a solid price cut as the 14-inch OLED laptop has dropped below the $1,000 threshold for the very first time.

Enrico Frahn, 13 Aug 2024 22:50

The Snapdragon X Elite-powered Dell XPS 13 9345 is down to $989 (Image source: Allen Ngo)

Deal | Dell XPS 13 laptop with Snapdragon X Elite is already discounted by 24%

The ARM-based Dell XPS 13 9345 has already dropped over $300 below its official list price as the newsletter coupon at Dell's official online store brings the Snapdragon X Elite-powered laptop down to $989.

Enrico Frahn, 13 Aug 2024 21:25

The new Xiaomi 7-in-1 desktop charger has three USB ports (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

New Xiaomi 7-in-1 desktop charger launches with 67W fast charging support and up to 1200W AC output

Xiaomi has launched a new 7-in-1 desktop charger, featuring two USB-C, one USB-A, one HDMI, two five-hole sockets, and one two-hole socket. The AC sockets can deliver up to 2500W of power, while the USB ports can fast charge devices at 67W.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 13 Aug 2024 20:05

The next-gen INBook? (Image source: Infinix)

New MacBook Air rival from Infinix pictured in new leak

The next addition to the Infinix INBook series of laptops are to take overt aim at machines such as the MacBook Air, based on its name and alleged lightweight nature alone. It is tipped to have 2 premium variants and to have an on-trend display type powered by Raptor Lake silicon from Intel.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Aug 2024 19:19

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 without standout features: Are 13.3-inch laptops still needed? (image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 without standout features: Are 13.3-inch laptops still needed?

Small laptops were once very popular, but by now, the category has become sort of a niche. In times when even 16-inch laptops sometimes weigh less than 1.5 kg, the compact subnotebooks have maybe lost their single most important advantage - mobility.

Benjamin Herzig, 13 Aug 2024 19:17

Detachable keyboard with pop-up touchpad (Image Source: AliExpress)

Budget-friendly Topton 2 Screen laptop with Intel Alder Lake-U CPU starts at just under $500

Topton offers RAM options between 8 - 32 GB DDR4 and storage options between 256 GB and 2 TB. This model is equipped with an Intel i3-1215U processor as well as two 10.96-inch IPS touchscreens with 1920 x 1200 resolution each.

Bogdan Solca, 13 Aug 2024 17:16

The M3 MacBook Air 13 is on sale for its lowest price ever today. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | MacBook Air M2 and M3 13.6-inch laptops on sale at Amazon for lowest prices ever

Both the M2- and M3-powered MacBook Air 13s are on sale for their lowest prices ever recorded at Amazon. Each variant comes with 8 GB of RAM and a 256 GB SSD. The M2 model is on sale for 20% off, while the M3 MacBook Air 13 is currently slashed by 23%.

Sam Medley, 13 Aug 2024 16:58

RebeccaBlackOS live Linux - MATE desktop in Wayland (Image source: SourceForge)

RebeccaBlackOS 2024-08-12 live Linux drops support for 32-bit processors and replaces Qt5 with Qt6

Made by a fan of Rebecca Black, the Debian-based distribution simply called "RebeccaBlackOS" is a beta-stage live Linux with a login manager for Wayland, Qt 6, and only 64-bit support (the versions previously released, which arrived with Qt 5, supported 32-bit platforms as well).

Codrut Nistor, 13 Aug 2024 14:24

In our in-depth review, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga was praised for its good QHD touchdisplay (Image source: Benjamin Herzig)

Deal | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 convertible laptop with QHD display is 75% off right now

The well-equipped QHD configuration of the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 also features an Intel Core i5-1245U as well as 16GB of memory. On sale for $729, the convertible is a mentionable option for laptop users who are looking for a compact 13-inch machine.

Enrico Frahn, 12 Aug 2024 21:28

The Pocket 4 builds on its predecessor with a considerably more powerful processor, among other changes. (Image source: GPD)

GPD Pocket 4 officially revealed as new pocket-sized laptop packing a 144 Hz display and new AMD Zen 5 APU with Radeon 890M iGPU

GPD is plotting to introduce a new compact or ultra portable laptop, which it will release later this year as the GPD Pocket 4. Not only will the Pocket 4 pack a 144 Hz and 8.8-inch display like the ONEXPLAYER X1 Mini and Lenovo Legion Go, but it will also feature an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU paired with fast LPDDR5-7500 RAM.

Alex Alderson, 12 Aug 2024 19:47

MediaTek ARM PC processor, rumored to be co-developed with Nvidia, will reportedly launch in H1 2025

MediaTek ARM PC processor, rumored to be co-developed with Nvidia, will reportedly launch in H1 2025

With the launch of Snapdragon X series processors, Qualcomm introduced a new wave of ARM chips for Windows systems. A recent report suggested that MediaTek, in collaboration with Nvidia, also plans to enter this market with its AI ARM CPU, and now, a new report claims that the new chip will launch early next year.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 12 Aug 2024 19:30

The Lenovo Slim 7i features a replaceable SSD of M.2 2242 kind. (Image source: Lenovo on B&H Photo)

Deal | Lenovo Slim 7i price drops to irresistible new level bringing 14-inch laptop to $661 less than its list price

The Lenovo Slim 7 Gen 8 price has dropped to less than $700 at B&H Photo. The machine packs an Intel Core i7-1360P CPU, 16 GB of RAM, and a 1 TB of storage. Additionally, there is a 14-inch 2.8K display with touch support and 100% sRGB coverage.

Fawad Murtaza, 12 Aug 2024 15:25

Nvidia RTX 3500 Ada performance debut: HP ZBook Fury 16 G11 workstation review

86% Nvidia RTX 3500 Ada performance debut: HP ZBook Fury 16 G11 workstation review

Core i9-14900HX Raptor Lake-HX refresh. The ZBook Fury 16 series has been updated with new Raptor Lake-HX processor options for faster performance. The difference, however, is smaller than we would like to be mostly unnoticeable for most scenarios.

Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop, 16", 2.6 kg

Allen Ngo, 12 Aug 2024 09:19

The new ThinkPlus GaN chargers are available in Black and White (Image source: Lenovo - edited)

Lenovo launches two ThinkPlus GaN chargers with up to 140W fast charging support

Lenovo has launched two ThinkPlus GaN charging adapters in China. One of them can offer a maximum of 100W power output and has four ports. The other one has 140W fast charging support and features three ports.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 11 Aug 2024 16:46

ASUS is offering its latest 16-inch gaming laptop in Eclipse Grey and Platinum White finishes. (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS begins selling new ROG Zephyrus G16 gaming laptop with powerful AMD Strix Point APU from $1,899.99

ASUS is now selling a new version of its popular ROG Zephyrus G16 gaming laptop. Available from $1,899.99 in the US, the ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) GA605 is one of the first laptops to feature AMD's new Strix Point APU architecture.

Alex Alderson, 11 Aug 2024 15:15

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 AMD laptop review: Compact Ryzen machine with mediocre performance

87% Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 AMD laptop review: Compact Ryzen machine with mediocre performance

Small but so-so. The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 is one of the most compact ThinkPads with AMD Ryzen CPUs. Unfortunately, the compact size results in some compromises, which gets obvious when it comes to the CPU performance.

AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U, Radeon 780M, 13.3", 1.3 kg

Benjamin Herzig, 11 Aug 2024 13:08

The Sony Vaio UX was a tiny fully fledged PC that could fit in the palm of your hand. The closest form factor now seems to come with joypads. (Image Source: Sony)

The Ultra Mobile PC sadly seems to have been relegated to history, but here are 3 alternatives you can still buy today

CheckMag UMPCs or Ultra Mobile PCs were an entire category not so long ago. Offering unheard of performance in a package that could literally fit in the palm of your hand. Having dropped off people's radar there are still many that miss the good old UMPC days. Here are 3 of the last few remaining UMPC options in 2024.

David Devey, 11 Aug 2024 10:24

The CrowView Note turns a smartphone or SBC into a laptop. (Image source: Elecrow)

Elecrow CrowView Note: Inexpensive system turns smartphones, mini PCs or Raspberry Pis into a laptop

Elecrow is offeing a new system that makes it possible to use the Rapsberry Pi or smartphones as a notebook. An IPS screen with a decent color space coverage and a battery are installed. USB-C with full functionality is on board.

Silvio Werner, 11 Aug 2024 04:45

The Vivobook 14 X1404ZA features a 12-gen Intel Core i3 processor and 8 GB of RAM for decent day-to-day performance (Image source: Best Buy)

Deal | Asus Vivobook 14 with Core i3-1215U down to $229 (Ends 8/12)

The ASUS Vivobook 14, a capable entry-level laptop featuring a 12th-generation Intel Core i3 processor and 8 GB of RAM, is down to a bargain-basement price at Best Buy. This model is great for an office setting or student use.

Daniel Fuller, 10 Aug 2024 22:28

Medion SPRCHRGD 14 S1 Elite review: A stylish Snapdragon ultraportable with bags of stamina

83% Medion SPRCHRGD 14 S1 Elite review: A stylish Snapdragon ultraportable with bags of stamina

Chance your ARM. With the SPRCHRGD 14 S1, Medion has hopped aboard the Windows on ARM train: The 14-incher offers moderate emissions, long battery life, 32 GB of RAM, a 1 TB SSD and a bright 2.8K panel (IPS, sRGB, 120 Hz, 16:10). With an asking price of around $1,400 (EUR to USD exchange rate at the time of testing), it is currently one of the more affordable Snapdragon X laptops.

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100, Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS, 14", 1.4 kg

Sascha Mölck, 10 Aug 2024 20:54

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