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Xiaomi 10 Gigabit Router launches with tri-band Wi-Fi, NFC and USB 3.0 support

Xiaomi has unveiled its latest router official alongside its new flagship Android smartphones. The first-gen device can support up to four 2.5 gigabit (Gb) wired connections, and also purports to support "10Gb wireless" thanks to ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Dec 2022 23:57

MSI Creator 17 B11UE-471 professional notebook (Source: MSI)

Deal | MSI Creator 17 professional notebook with Intel Core i7-11800H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 gets massive 41% price cut on Amazon

Featuring a 17.3-inch UHD 120 Hz display with a 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, the MSI Creator 17 B11UE-471 comes with a 41% price cut on Amazon, which brings its price down to US$1,392.99. Other highlights include the Intel Core i7-118...

Codrut Nistor, 11 Dec 2022 13:24

A reputable US retailer has a noteworthy deal for the RTX 3070 Ti-powered Legion 5 Pro 16 Gen 7 gaming laptop (Image: Lenovo)

Deal | Powerful Lenovo Legion 5 Pro gaming laptop with RTX 3070 Ti gets enticing 32% discount

This fast 16-inch gaming laptop from Lenovo is equipped with a high-performing components like an AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and RTX 3070 Ti dGPU, but the Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 also sports a very decent 165Hz QHD display with a high peak bright...

Enrico Frahn, 09 Dec 2022 21:44

Aorus 15 XE5 reviewed: Compact QHD gaming laptop with Thunderbolt 4

Aorus 15 XE5: Excellent gaming performance, excessive power consumption

With the Aorus 15 XE5, Gigabyte is bringing another 15.6-inch compact gaming notebook to the market. The machine delivers impressively high performance in both gaming and non-gaming applications and features slots for two PCIe 4.0...

Sascha Mölck, 09 Dec 2022 15:39

MacBook with 20-inch foldable display may be in the works indeed (image: Apple)

Early specs of the 20-inch foldable MacBook display tipped as Apple may be testing it for launch after the OLED iPad

Apple may indeed be working with Korean OLED display suppliers on testing a foldable 20.25-inch screen panel to gauge the concept's viability for a future MacBook. When bent, the screen half that would serve as the display of a re...

Daniel Zlatev, 09 Dec 2022 13:06

Powerful subnotebook from Lenovo - Yoga Slim 7i Pro X

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro X could almost be described as a jack of all trades. It combines many qualities that are mutually exclusive in other laptops: it's compact and yet powerful, offers a good screen and superior build quali...

Marc Herter, 08 Dec 2022 20:00

A powerful alternative to Apple's MacBooks (Image Source: Tecno)

Tecno announces MegaBook S1 thin and light premium 15.6-inch laptop with Intel Alder Lake i7 processor and 3.2K screen

The MegaBook S1 also features 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD storage. This configuration is expected to cost US$1600. The 35 W i7 CPU could be the 12700HL SKU. No Thunderbolt 4 connector here, unfortunately, ...

Bogdan Solca, 08 Dec 2022 16:44

Best Buy has a notable deal for the 2022 Asus ROG Flow X16 gaming laptop convertible (Image: Asus)

Deal | Asus ROG Flow X16 gaming laptop with 165Hz QHD display and RTX 3060 now discounted by 20%

The 16-inch gaming laptop from Asus may only sport a modest RTX 3060 GPU, but its bright QHD+ display and the rather unique convertible form factor clearly separates the ROG Flow X16 from more affordable competitors with a similar...

Enrico Frahn, 07 Dec 2022 23:07

Samsung T7 portable SSD (Source: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung T7 portable SSD family now up to 44% off on Amazon

Capable of write speeds up to 1,000 MB/s and 1,050 MB/s reads on USB 3.2 Gen 2 supported devices, the Samsung T7 portable SSD is compatible with PCs, laptops, and consoles. Offering password protection and resistance from shocks, ...

Codrut Nistor, 07 Dec 2022 22:34

The Sky Z7 R2 Server Edition. (Source: Eurocom)

Eurocom Sky Z7 R2 Server Edition touted as an IT pro's ideal supercomputer companion in a laptop form-factor

Eurocom asserts that the latest version of its Sky Z7 R2 crams the entire requirements of an entire "mobile server" into an 8.4lb package. This is because it is actually in the form of an Intel Z590-compatible laptop with up to 12...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Dec 2022 18:17

The 17-inch M17 R5 are currently the largest models in Alienwares portfolio. (Image Source: Dell)

Alienware's 18-inch gaming laptops to return in 2023

The high-end 18-inch laptops are making a comeback, as teased by Alienware in a tweet. These models will most likely be powered by Intel's i9-13900HX processors coupled with RTX 4080 Ti dGPUs plus copious amounts of RAM and storag...

Bogdan Solca, 06 Dec 2022 17:53

I7-12700H systems almost hitting the US$1000 mark (Image Source: Lenovo)

Deal | Lenovo Legion 5i with Intel i7-12700H and RTX 3060 discounted down to US$1099

Besides the efficient 14-core i7-12700H and the 140 W RTX 3060 dGPU, the discounted Legion 5i offers 16 GB of DDR5-4800 RAM, 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD storage, a Thunderbolt 4 port and a 15.6-inch IPS display with 1080p resolution an...

Bogdan Solca, 06 Dec 2022 17:00

The Asus Chromebook C425 is a 14-inch Intel-powered Chromebook on sale now for US$129. (Image via Best Buy)

Deal | Save 61% on 14-inch Asus Chromebook C425 with Intel Amber Lake Y CPU

The Asus Chromebook C425 is a 14-inch Chromebook with an Intel Core m3-8100Y, 4 GB of RAM, and 64 GB of storage. This hardware puts it in the mid-range of the Chromebook world. At US$129, it'll be hard to find a better Chromebook ...

Sam Medley, 06 Dec 2022 07:03

Can the 7i Carbon survive dissembly? (Source: JerryRigEverything via YouTube)

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon is torn down online in search of carbon fiber

Lenovo touts the latest version of the Yoga Slim 7i Carbon as reinforced with carbon fiber as well as a magnesium alloy for toughness despite its low weight. However, as the lid and base-plate of the Alder Lake laptop are covered ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Dec 2022 18:35

Strong display, fast computing: The Prestige 15 masters the core competencies.

MSI Prestige 15: Perfectly tuned for creative work

In our review, the Creator notebook demonstrates that impressive performance and efficiency can work together. The CPU and GPU as well as the 4K display provide the necessary power for demanding image and video editing without hav...

Mario Petzold, 05 Dec 2022 12:29

Walmart has a noteworthy deal for the RTX 3070 Ti configuration of the Katana GF66 gaming laptop (Image: MSI)

Deal | High-end MSI Katana GF66 gaming laptop with RTX 3070 Ti and Core i9 receives 34% discount

The well-equipped 15-inch gaming laptop from the reputable Taiwanese manufacturer MSI usually carries a price tag of almost US$1,900, but thanks to an intriguing deal at Walmart, the RTX 3070 Ti-powered machine can now be ordered ...

Enrico Frahn, 03 Dec 2022 20:59

The latest ExpertBook B9. (Source: Asus)

ExpertBook B9: Asus' thinnest and lightest 14-inch Alder Lake business-class laptop sales begin on Amazon

Asus touts the latest version of the ExpertBook B9 as the world's lightest laptop and, as such, the ideal companion for the professional on the go or on a remote-work assignment. Its Core i7-1255U-powered variant has now been rele...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Dec 2022 16:53

Apple's MacBook Air M1 ist still shipped with the faster 256 GB SSD

Apple's MacBook Air M1 was on sale for around 900 Euros on Black Friday. The base model is still equipped with the faster version of the 256 GB SSD, which is an advantage over the 300 Euros more expensive MacBook Air M2.

Andreas Osthoff, 02 Dec 2022 16:02

Nvidia's RTX 4000 series would not support a 600 Hz laptop screen. (Image Source: ITHome)

BOE showcases world’s first 600 Hz laptop gaming display

The exact specs remain shrouded in mystery, yet, in theory, the 600 Hz refresh rate would require at least a DisplayPort 2.0 connection. Knowing that Nvidia is stuck with DP 1.4 on the RTX 4000 generation and, unless BOE provides ...

Bogdan Solca, 02 Dec 2022 14:27

Samsung 870 EVO SATA SSD 4 TB model (Source: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung 870 EVO SATA SSDs now discounted by up to 43% on Amazon

Although SATA SSDs are no longer relevant to many users, there are still enough desktop PCs and laptops that could be kept alive for a few more years thanks to such an upgrade. Available in five capacities from 250 GB to 4 TB, the...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Dec 2022 11:21

Intel Raptor Lake Core i7-1370P makes its way to Geekbench. (Image Source: Intel)

Intel Core i7-1370P spotted on Geekbench: 200 MHz higher boost than Core i7-1280P but no perceivable performance uplift

A Dynabook “Portable PC” powered by the Intel Raptor Lake Core i7-1370P has surfaced on Geekbench. The Core i7-1370P offers a 200 MHz higher boost clock compared to the Core i7-1280P, but the benchmark results do not show any appr...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 02 Dec 2022 09:21

The IdeaPad 1 lineup now features AMD Mendocino processor options. (Image Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo stealthily adds AMD Mendocino APU options to its IdeaPad 1 budget laptops

Lenovo’s Product Specifications Reference site mentions quite a few 14-inch and 15-inch IdeaPad 1 SKUs that feature either an AMD Athlon Silver 7120U / Athlon Gold 7220U dual-core processor or a Ryzen 3 7320U / Ryzen 5 7520U quad-...

Bogdan Solca, 01 Dec 2022 15:10

Newegg has a compelling deal for the Asus VivoBook S 14X laptop with a beautiful 120Hz OLED screen (Image: Asus)

Deal | Asus VivoBook S 14X laptop with gorgeous 2.8K 120Hz OLED display now on sale for 45% off

Despite its well-rounded technical specifications, which include an Intel Core i7-12700H, 12GB of DDR4 memory and a good-looking OLED display, the Asus VivoBook S 14X can now be ordered for an incredibly affordable sale price of j...

Enrico Frahn, 30 Nov 2022 21:52

2023 MacBook 14 models to feature the M2 Max processors. (Image Source: MacRumors)

Apple M2 Max processor with 12 cores pops up on Geekbench, up to 20% faster than M1 Max

The Geekbench 5 database entry appears to feature an M2 Max engineering sample with 12 ARM cores that is 10% faster in single-core tests and 20% faster in multi-core tests compared to the M1 Max.

Bogdan Solca, 30 Nov 2022 18:19

The 2022 ThinkPad X1 Carbon is among the lightest 14-inchers out there.(Image Source: Lenovo)

Deal | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 with Intel i5-1240P now available for only US$1,091

One of the best 14-inchers on the market comes now with a massive 50%+ discount. It features Intel's i5-1240P processor, 16 GB of LPDDR5-5200 soldered RAM, 512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD storage, 1080p webcam, fingerprint sensor and 2x ...

Bogdan Solca, 30 Nov 2022 17:06

Best Buy is selling the sleek-looking Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 gaming laptop at a steep US$450 discount (Image: Asus)

Deal | Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 gaming laptop with RTX 3060 and bright QHD display gets large 27% discount

The stylish 16-inch gaming laptop from Asus sports a particularly bright and color-accurate QHD panel, which clearly separates the 2022 ROG Zephyrus M16 from more affordable RTX 3060-powered machines that are often found in the lo...

Enrico Frahn, 29 Nov 2022 22:47

The ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 carries over its predecessor’s design, 2022 model pictured. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14: 2023 model leaks with AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS APU

ASUS has certified another upcoming ROG Zephyrus gaming laptop in South Korea. This time, the company has registered a new version of the ROG Zephyrus G14, which appears to rely on another 35 W AMD Ryzen APU.

Alex Alderson, 29 Nov 2022 11:24

Amazon is knocking US$150 off the 2022 MacBook Air. (Image: own)

Deal | Save US$150 on the new M2 MacBook Air at Amazon

Amazon is currently selling the 2022 MacBook Air with Apple's M2 chip for US$150 off, a savings of 10-13%. This discount applies to both the 256 GB and 512 GB versions of Apple's new notebook.

Sam Medley, 29 Nov 2022 02:18

The ASUS Zephyrus M16 2021 scored well in our review. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

ASUS Zephyrus M16 2023: Leaked device picture confirms design change

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 2023 has leaked ahead of its release. Likely equipped with Intel Raptor Lake processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series GPUs, the new ROG Zephyrus M16 also features a revised camera module.

Alex Alderson, 28 Nov 2022 23:21

Deal | ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (Intel) is over US$2,000 off as part of Lenovo's Cyber Monday 2022 Doorbuster event

Black Friday 2022 might be over, but the deals are still going on at Lenovo's US store online. They include discounts of 60% or more on certain ThinkPads, even a SKU of the X1 Carbon Gen 10. The AMD-based Yoga 6 is also nearly 40%...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Nov 2022 18:25

Schenker’s Vision 16 Pro shows that a lightweight laptop does not have to sacrifice performance, ports, or maintenance options

Many manufacturers continue to implement fewer connectivity and maintenance options on slim devices, but the new Schenker Vision 16 Pro shows that there are other solutions. The multimedia device offers plenty of ports, comprehens...

Andreas Osthoff, 28 Nov 2022 13:35

Amazon has marked the RTX 3050-equipped Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 down to just US$549 for Black Friday (Image: Lenovo)

Deal | Lenovo's IdeaPad Gaming 3 budget laptop with RTX 3050 gets a huge 39% discount on Amazon

The very affordable and therefore extremely popular Lenovo IdeaPad 3 configuration with the fairly capable RTX 3050 dGPU has now reached its lowest price in recent memory after getting a noteworthy US$350 rebate on Amazon, which b...

Enrico Frahn, 25 Nov 2022 23:36

Creative T100 2.0 desktop speakers (Source: Creative Labs)

Deal | Creative T100 2.0 desktop speakers now available for 55% off on Amazon

Introduced in 2019 as the successor of the T20 and T40 series, the Creative T100 desktop speakers come with a peak power of 80 W and multiple connectivity options, including Bluetooth 5.0, 3.5 mm AUX, and optical. The ongoing 55% ...

Codrut Nistor, 25 Nov 2022 22:59

Samsung 980 NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD 1 TB Black Friday Deal Amazon (Source: Samsung)

Deal | The popular Samsung 980 NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD now discounted by up to 43% on Amazon

The 250 GB, 500 GB, and 1 TB Samsung 980 PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSDs receive the Black Friday treatment on Amazon. The best discount is a generous 43% for the 1 TB variant, while the 500 GB model is available for 24% off. The lowest capaci...

Codrut Nistor, 25 Nov 2022 19:38

Samsung adds Nvidia, Qualcomm and IBM to its 3 nm customer list, despite abysmal yields

To improve the 3 nm yields that are barely reaching 20%, Samsung started working with US-based company Silicon Frontline Technology that specializes in electrostatic discharge prevention methods. Samsung is also developing a secon...

Bogdan Solca, 25 Nov 2022 15:01

MSI's latest deals are out. (Source: MSI)

Deal | MSI Stealth 15M gaming laptop discounted by 21% for Black Friday 2022

MSI has just announced its Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2022 deals on a selection of its laptops for gamers or creators. They include the well-received Intel Tiger Lake-based Stealth 15M, normally priced at US$1,399 on Amazon, as wel...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Nov 2022 17:48