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MSI Raider GE77 and GE67: High-end gaming laptops unveiled with new Intel Alder Lake-HX processors

MSI has officially announced the Raider GE77 and GE67 laptops powered by an Intel Core i7-12800HX Alder Lake processor. Other specs include a 240 Hz QHD OLED screen, 32 GB of 4,800 MT/s DDR5 memory, up to a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GPU...

Anil Ganti, 01 Jun 2022 15:00

The MSI Vector GP76 and GP66 have been upgraded with new hardware from Intel and Nvidia (image via MSI)

MSI Vector GP76 and GP66 refreshed with new Intel processors, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, and more

The MSI Vector GP76 and GP66 have been updated with Intel Alder Lake-HX CPUs. They are now configurable with an Intel Core i9-12900HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, 64 GB of 4,800 MT/s memory, and a 240 Hz QHD screen. MSI will unvei...

Anil Ganti, 01 Jun 2022 15:00

The MSI CreatorPro X17 is the workstation version of the Titan GT77. (Image Source: MSI)

Titan GT77 as a mobile workstation: MSI launches CreatorPro X17 powered by Intel Alder Lake-HX, PCIe Gen 5 storage, and Nvidia RTX A5500 graphics

MSI has launched the CreatorPro X17 powered by the latest Alder Lake-HX processor options up to the Core i9-12900HX and Nvidia workstation graphics up to the RTX A5500. The CreatorPro X17 joins previously announced MSI CreatorPro ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 01 Jun 2022 15:00

New details emerge on MSI GT77 including prices, dimensions, ports, and availability (Source: MSI)

New details emerge on MSI Titan GT77 including prices, 75 W Core i9-12900HX CPU, dimensions, ports, and availability

The refreshed GT77 will support PCIe5 NVMe SSDs and be nearly twice as thin as its GT76 predecessor. MSI is also bundling neat extras for early bird buyers like a 128 GB flash drive, MSI Lucky dragon keychain, and an M99 mouse.

Allen Ngo, 01 Jun 2022 14:59

LG Gram 17 with Intel 12th gen on sale for $1600 USD to be a decent alternative to the Dell XPS 17 (Image source: Costco)

Deal | LG Gram 17 with Intel 12th gen on sale for $1600 USD to be a decent alternative to the Dell XPS 17

The SKU comes with 32 GB of soldered RAM, 1 TB NVMe SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports, and a crisp 17-inch 2560 x 1600 IPS display. If you don't need the higher CPU or GPU power of the XPS 17, then the leaner LG Gram 17 can be...

Allen Ngo, 01 Jun 2022 07:23

AMD Ryzen Pro 7 6860Z: Specs of exclusive ThinkPad Z13 CPU published

The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 gets an exclusive processor from AMD: The AMD Ryzen Pro 7 6860Z. This CPU of the U series with a TDP of 15 W is a modified version of the octacore Ryzen Pro 6850U. Alongside the detailed specifications of t...

Benjamin Herzig, 01 Jun 2022 00:58

For a currently discounted sales price of just US$630, the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 has an excellent value proposition (Image: Lenovo)

Deal: Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 with AMD Ryzen 7 5700U and 16GB RAM on sale for US$630

Lenovo's cheapest but still very capable 14-inch business laptop is currently on sale thanks to two stackable coupon codes, which turn the ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 into a real bargain considering that the notebook is equipped with a wel...

Enrico Frahn, 31 May 2022 22:38

The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 in its four colour options. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 to launch within the next few days in four colours

Microsoft has soft-launched the Surface Laptop Go 2 in South Korea. With a Core i5-1135G7 processor, 8 GB of RAM and a sub-1080p display, the Surface Laptop Go 2 is not about to set the world alight. Still, it should represent a d...

Alex Alderson, 31 May 2022 14:29

Intel might turn to Samsung after the TSMC deal expires. (Image Source: Samsung)

Intel and Samsung could collaborate on processor and memory technologies beyond 2024

Intel has been quite open to strategic collaborations ever since Pat Gelsinger stepped in as CEO. Some upcoming Intel processor models are scheduled to be produced in part by TSMC, but Gelsinger's recent visit to South Korea could...

Bogdan Solca, 31 May 2022 14:14

Dell XPS 15 9520 is 15 to 35 percent faster than XPS 15 9510, lacks Wi-Fi 6E support despite coming with an Intel AX211

Dell has swapped the 11th gen Intel CPUs for 12th gen options and the Wi-Fi 6 Killer 1650s WLAN for the Wi-Fi 6E-compatible intel AX211. Though the CPU upgrade is notable, the WLAN update is largely pointless as Wi-Fi 6E is effect...

Allen Ngo, 27 May 2022 21:12

The Surface Laptop Studio finally supports a dynamic refresh rate, 8 months after its arrival. (Image source: Microsoft)

Surface Laptop Studio: Microsoft finally brings dynamic refresh rate capabilities to its 120 Hz laptop

Microsoft has announced a major update for the Surface Laptop Studio, its replacement for the Surface Book series. While the Surface Laptop Studio debuted in September, it has taken until now for Microsoft to enable a dynamic refr...

Alex Alderson, 26 May 2022 18:22

A new ThinkPad X1 Yoga. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo posts "record-breaking" revenues and profits for its latest fiscal year

Lenovo now claims to have ended its latest fiscal year (on March 31, 2022) with US$10 billion more in terms of revenue compared to the last. The company has also declared net profits of just over $2 billion (or 72% more year-on-ye...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 May 2022 15:21

Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 review: An unusual gaming laptop with a good battery life

Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX650RX: Gaming racer with two displays

A Ryzen 9-6900HX APU and GeForce RTX 3080-Ti Laptop GPU bring all the current games smoothly to the contrast-rich 4k display (16:10, IPS, 100% DCI-P3, FreeSync). They are accompanied by 4 TB of storage (RAID 0), 64 GB of working m...

Sascha Mölck, 26 May 2022 02:13

The MSI Titan GT77 should pack a punch when it becomes available. (Image source: MSI)

Computex 2022 | MSI Titan GT77: Gaming desktop replacement returns with Intel Alder Lake-HX series processors

MSI has lifted the lid on a new Titan GT77, which it bills as a desktop replacement. Due to be released on June 7, MSI has teased Intel Alder Lake-HX series processors for the Titan GT77, which should be met by powerful GPUs like ...

Alex Alderson, 25 May 2022 19:10

The new Pavilion x360 14 comes in three colours, pictured. (Image source: HP)

HP Pavilion x360 14: Convertible Intel Alder Lake laptop debuts from US$599 with an optional 5G modem

HP has introduced an upgraded Pavilion x360 14, now based on Intel's Alder Lake platform. Equipped with Alder Lake-U series processors, the new Pavilion x360 14 also has an optional 5G modem, a 14-inch touchscreen display and B&O-...

Alex Alderson, 25 May 2022 14:24

The RedmiBook Pro 15 2022 only comes in a single Starlight Grey colourway. (Image source: Xiaomi)

RedmiBook Pro 15 2022 Ryzen Edition: 16:10 gaming laptop released with up to an AMD Ryzen 7 6800H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 combination

Xiaomi has introduced the RedmiBook Pro 15 2022 Ryzen Edition, a Ryzen 6000H counterpart to the Intel Alder Lake model that the company already sells. Available with the Ryzen 5 6600H or the Ryzen 7 6800H, the RedmiBook Pro 15 202...

Alex Alderson, 24 May 2022 20:59

The RedmiBook Pro 14 2022 Ryzen Edition relies on the Radeon 660M or Radeon 680M for graphics. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 14 2022 Ryzen Edition arrives with AMD Ryzen 5 6600H and Ryzen 7 6800H APU options

Xiaomi has released the RedmiBook Pro 14 2022 Ryzen Edition, which it powers with AMD Ryzen 6000H-series APUs. Only available with integrated graphics, the 14-inch laptop also has a 120 Hz display, PCIe 4.0 storage and LPDDR5 RAM,...

Alex Alderson, 24 May 2022 20:51

Zadak version with ultra-thin graphene pad (Image Source: Apacer)

Computex 2022 | Apacer showcases first consumer-grade PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSDs

The SSD controller on the PCIe 5.0 models is indeed producing more heat, but Apacer is not implementing active cooling just yet. Instead, the new NVMe 2.0 devices feature a hefty heatsink with aluminum fins or an ultra-thin graphe...

Bogdan Solca, 24 May 2022 19:37

NVIDIA completes its latest keynote. (Source: NVIDIA)

Computex 2022 | NVIDIA Studio laptop line-up for 2022 is showcased alongside the latest developments in creator apps

NVIDIA has come to Computex 2022 to show the latest Studio-approved PCs off, as well as what they can do with creator app from this OEM and its partners. They include the latest updates to Omniverse, a facility for 3D art or devel...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 May 2022 18:33

The MateBook D 14 2022 is a cheaper alternative to the MateBook 14 2022. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei MateBook D 14: 2022 refresh revealed with a choice of Intel Core i5-1240P and Core i7-1260P processors

Huawei has released the MateBook D 14 2022 with Intel Alder Lake processors. Available with the Core i5-1240P or Core i7-1260P, the MateBook D 14 2022 starts at CNY 5,299 (~US$797) in China and comes in a choice of two colours.

Alex Alderson, 24 May 2022 17:01

Huawei sells the MateBook 14 2022 in two colour and processor options. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei MateBook 14 2022: 14-inch laptop announced in two colours with Intel Alder Lake-P processors

Huawei has released the MateBook 14 2022, an Intel Alder Lake refresh of the MateBook 14. Available with the Core i5-1240P or Core i7-1260P, the MateBook 14 2022 also has a 3:2 display with a 1440p resolution and a 56 Wh battery, ...

Alex Alderson, 24 May 2022 16:52

Asus ExpertBook B9 gets upgraded to Alder Lake vPro. (Image Source: Asus)

Asus ExpertBook B9 gets Alder Lake vPro upgrades, world's lightest 14-inch business laptop but only at half the battery capacity

Asus launched a new ExpertBook B9 version today with internals upgraded to Intel Alder Lake vPro. The company claims that the 33 Whr battery SKU of the ExpertBook B9 weighing 880 g is the world's lightest 14-inch business laptop. ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 24 May 2022 16:30

The ASUS ExpertBook B7 Flip (B7402) has 12th Gen Intel Core processors. (Image source: ASUS)

Updated | ASUS ExpertBook B7 Flip refreshed with up to a 2.5K display and an Intel Core i7-1195G7 processor

ASUS has unveiled the B7402, an update to the ExpertBook B7 Flip. Update: ASUS has now confirmed that the new ExpertBook B7 Flip ships with Intel Alder Lake processors, ranging from the Core i5-1240P to the Core i7-1270P. ...

Alex Alderson, 24 May 2022 16:00

HP Pavilion Plus 14 coming with 12th gen Core i7-12700H and GeForce RTX 2050 graphics to be faster than many other 14-inch laptops

HP wants to squeeze as much performance into its small 14-inch Pavilion 14 series as possible. The Pavilion 14 Plus is coming on May 25th with high-end options like the Core i7-12700H and even a 2.8K OLED display with full DCI-P3 ...

Allen Ngo, 24 May 2022 13:59

AMD has produced a powerful gaming laptop chip with the Ryzen 9 6900HX thanks to its Radeon 680M iGPU. (Image source: AMD)

RDNA2-loaded Ryzen 9 6900HX finally appears on PassMark surpassing mobile Zen 3's finest and the Intel Core i7-12800H

The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX APU with the RDNA2-based Radeon 680M iGPU has finally appeared on PassMark, despite being announced way back in January. The Zen 3+ chip managed higher single-thread and multi-test scores than the fastest Ze...

Daniel R Deakin, 24 May 2022 13:05

Antonline has the Gigabyte A5 K1 for just $999 USD with Ryzen 7 5800H, GeForce RTX 3060 graphics, and 240 Hz IPS display (Source: Antonline)

Deal | Antonline has the Gigabyte A5 K1 for just $999 USD with Ryzen 7 5800H, GeForce RTX 3060 graphics, and 240 Hz IPS display

The Gigabyte A5 X1, A5 K1, Aorus 15P YD, and U4 UD are all on sale with last generation Intel and AMD CPUs to make room for newer models with 12th gen Alder Lake and AMD Ryzen 3+.

Allen Ngo, 24 May 2022 03:23

The Surface Laptop Go 2 is expected to hit shelves in June 2022 (image via own)

Surface Laptop Go 2: US$650 laptop to pack an Core i5-1135G7 processor, a 12.4-inch screen, and more

New information about the Surface Laptop Go 2 has emerged online. It is confirmed to run an Intel Core i5-1135G7 Tiger Lake processor, up to 8 GB RAM, 256 GB storage and a 12.4-inch screen. It will be announced in June 2022 for a ...

Anil Ganti, 23 May 2022 19:55

The MateBook 16s comes in grey and silver finishes. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei MateBook 16s: 16-inch laptop with a 3:2 display and Intel Core i9-12900H processor option presented that resembles the MacBook Pro 16

Huawei has introduced the MateBook 16s, a 16-inch laptop that takes several design cues from the latest MacBook Pro 16. The MateBook 16s comes with a choice of Intel Alder Lake-H processors, has a 3:2 touchscreen display and an 84...

Alex Alderson, 23 May 2022 18:47

Barely larger than a writing pad: 13.3 inches have rarely been more compact than in the Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 NP930XED

Ultra-compact and bright: Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 with Alder Lake and OLED in review

Subnotebook is almost saying too much with a thickness of only 11mm and a weight of less than 900g. At the same time, the Galaxy Book2 is no modest laptop all thanks to its OLED display and powerful Intel i5-1240P. However, the co...

Mario Petzold, 23 May 2022 15:49

The Corsair Voyager a1600 is an all-AMD laptop tailor-made for streamers (image via Corsair)

Computex 2022 | All-AMD Corsair Voyager a1600 gaming laptop announced with a 240 Hz QHD+ screen, ten Stream Deck buttons, MUX switch and more

Corsair has unveiled its first-ever gaming laptop, the Voyager a1600. Its key specs include an AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS processor, Radeon RX 6800M GPU, a 16-inch 240Hz QHD+ screen, Cherry MX key switches, and a 99 Wh battery. Corsair wi...

Anil Ganti, 23 May 2022 15:26

Acer TravelMate P4 now comes in both Intel 12th gen vPro and AMD Ryzen 6000 Pro options with 16:10 displays. (Image Source: Acer)

Acer upgrades TravelMate lineup with Intel 12th gen vPro and AMD Ryzen 6000 Pro options

Acer has upgraded the TravelMate lineup of business laptops with the latest Intel 12th gen vPro and AMD Ryzen 6000 Pro processors. The TravelMate P2 is available in 14-inch and 15.6-inch versions while the TravelMate P4 and Travel...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 21 May 2022 07:16

SK hynix Platinum P41 PCIe NVMe Gen 4.0 SSD (Source: SK hynix)

The SK hynix Platinum P41 flagship PCIe NVMe SSD hits Amazon

Yesterday, SK hynix has finally unleashed its first Gen 4.0 SSD with a 176-NAND layer, namely the Platinum P41. As unveiled back in early January, it is available in 500 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB versions. The prices start at US$104.99 a...

Codrut Nistor, 20 May 2022 23:53

IFA hypes its 2022 tickets. (Source: IFA)

IFA announces a return to Berlin in September 2022

The IFA tech trade show is now set to return to an in-person format set in its traditional Berlin venue in 2022. The conference will take place at the start of September of this year. Its organizers are celebrating this announceme...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 May 2022 20:06

The One-netbook T1 will lack the modern design of the Surface Pro 8. (Image source: One-netbook)

One-netbook T1 introduced with Intel Core i7-1260P to take on the Microsoft Surface Pro 8 from US$599

One-netbook has confirmed details about the T1, previously known as the VOYO VBook 2023. The One-netbook T1 will be available with an Intel Core i7-1260P processor, fast LPDDR5 RAM and M.2 2280 storage. The One-netbook T1 should b...

Alex Alderson, 20 May 2022 18:30

TSMC expected to announce plans for its 1.4 nm production nodes next month

With the first 2 nm chips planned for a 2025 release, TSMC could theoretically ready the 1.4 nm nodes by 2028. Samsung will most likely come up with a similar node around the same time, while Intel will try to get ahead of the gam...

Bogdan Solca, 20 May 2022 17:14

The Ryzen Edition will likely resemble its Intel counterpart, pictured. (Image source: Xiaomi)

RedmiBook Pro 14 2022: Xiaomi teases new AMD Ryzen Edition ahead of May 24 announcement with Ryzen 6000 H-series APUs

Xiaomi has dropped a teaser for the next version of the RedmiBook Pro 14 2022. Already available with Intel Alder Lake processors, Xiaomi is now giving the 14-inch laptop an AMD Ryzen refresh. This year's AMD Ryzen Edition will la...

Alex Alderson, 20 May 2022 13:17

Lenovo currently sells its popular 14-inch convertible ThinkPad X1 Yoga at a considerable discount on eBay (Image: Lenovo)

Deal: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 goes on sale for US$899

The sixth generation of Lenovo's premium 14-inch convertible is one of the more versatile machines in the prestigious ThinkPad series of laptops. Thanks to a new deal, prospective buyers can now save some hard-earned money on the ...

Enrico Frahn, 20 May 2022 01:54

The new AORUS 17X comes in two flavours, both with the Core i9-12900HX. (Image source: Gigabyte)

Gigabyte AORUS 17X: 17.3-inch gaming laptop announced with Intel Core i9-12900HX and RTX 3070 Ti or RTX 3080 Ti combinations

Gigabyte has refreshed the AORUS 17X, a 17.3-inch gaming laptop now powered by the Intel Core i9-12900HX. Also, the AORUS 17X is available with NVIDIA's RTX 3070 Ti or RTX 3080 Ti, both powered by a 99 Wh battery.

Alex Alderson, 19 May 2022 22:51

HP Envy x360 15.6-inch 2-in-1 aims to enhance remote collaboration. (Image Source: HP)

HP Envy x360 15.6 now available in Alder Lake-P and Barcelo-U variants with 5 MP webcam for enhanced remote collaboration

HP is offering an upgraded Envy x360 15.6-inch convertible in both Intel Alder Lake-P and AMD Barcelo-U options. The Intel variant offers a few extra goodies like optional QHD 120 Hz display and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity while th...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 May 2022 14:11

The high-end HP Envy 16 business laptop is now official (image via HP)

HP Envy 16 announced with Intel Alder Lake processors, Arc 370M GPU, UHD+ 16:10 OLED touchscreen, and more

The HP Envy 16 business laptop is now official with 12th-generation Intel Alder Lake processors, Nvidia/Intel GPUs, 32 GB of DDR5 RAM, Wi-Fi 6E, and a 83 Wh battery. Worldwide sales start on May 9 starting at US$1,399.

Anil Ganti, 19 May 2022 14:00