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Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 laptop graphics card shows up on Geekbench with remarkable performance uplift over Ampere

The laptop version of Nvidia's GeForce RTX 4080 scores 178,038 in Geekbench's OpenCL benchmark. It is about 35% faster than its predecessor, the GeForce RTX 3080, in the benchmark and a bit slower than its desktop version.

Anil Ganti, 28 Dec 2022 11:22

Intel Core i9-13980HX allegedly packs 8 P-cores and 16 E-cores. (Source: Dell on Unsplash, Intel-edited)

Blazing fast Core i9-13980HX speeds ahead of Core i9-12900K and Core i9-12900HX in valid Geekbench appearance

Courtesy of numerous leaks and rumors, the Intel Raptor Lake mobile CPUs are shaping up to be beastly performers. The upcoming Core i9-13980HX has now stopped by Geekbench resulting in valid single and multi-core benchmark entries. As expected, the numbers posted by the chip are seriously impressive, to say the least.

Fawad Murtaza, 28 Dec 2022 09:01

Selbstleuchtende OLED-Pixel des ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G10 OLED: Trading image quality for battery life

We have now reviewed several configurations of Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Carbon G10, and an OLED model recently passed through our test labs. Image quality certainly counts among its advantages, but buyers are forced to sacrifice battery life in return.

Benjamin Herzig, 27 Dec 2022 13:22

The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook 16 is now shipping, but one of its best features is still not OS wide

Lenovo's first gaming Chromebook has some great specs for under $600 USD including its 12th gen Core i5 U-series CPU, full sRGB IPS display, and a native 120 Hz refresh rate. Unfortunately, you'll have to wait until Chrome OS is updated to fully support the latter.

Allen Ngo, 27 Dec 2022 04:37

WD_BLACK SN850X 4 TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD (Source: Western Digital)

Deal | WD_BLACK SN850X 4 TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD 46% off on Amazon

With a list price of US$699.99, the WD_BLACK 4TB SN850X NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD is now a top deal on Amazon thanks to a massive 46% discount. Thanks to this price cut, those interested can grab this high-end SSD for US$379.99. With the help of a third-party heatsink, it can also be used by PlayStation 5 consoles.

Codrut Nistor, 26 Dec 2022 18:50

Logitech G29 racing wheel for Sony PlayStation (Source: Logitech)

Deal | Logitech G29 racing wheel 32% off on Amazon

Compatible with Sony PlayStation 3, 4, and 5 consoles and Windows 7 to Windows 11 PCs, the Logitech G29 racing wheel features stainless steel paddle shifters, a hand-stitched leather wheel, and dual-motor force feedback. With a list price of US$399.99, it is now discounted by 32% on Amazon, so the price tag reads US$272.99.

Codrut Nistor, 25 Dec 2022 12:26

Lenovo promises: TrackPoint will always be present on ThinkPads

One could think that the TrackPoint is dying out. Dell and HP have buried their pointing stick variants, leaving only Lenovo with its ThinkPads. Now, Lenovo has promised: The TrackPoint will never die, as long as ThinkPads exist.

Benjamin Herzig, 24 Dec 2022 17:17

Asus Chromebook Flip C434 Chrome OS convertible (Source: Asus)

Deal | Asus Chromebook Flip C434 gets massive 52% discount on Amazon

Powered by the Intel Core M3-8100Y processor and equipped with 8 GB of memory and 64 GB of rather slow eMMC storage, the Asus Chromebook Flip C434 also sports a 14-inch FHD touchscreen display. The Amazon list price of US$539.99 is now down by 52%, so those interested can grab this Chrome OS convertible for US$259.99.

Codrut Nistor, 23 Dec 2022 17:15

MSI Crosshair 15 Rainbow Six: Extraction Edition in review. (Image Source: MSI)

MSI Crosshair 15 R6E in review: Core i7-12700H and RTX 3070 combo augurs well for QHD gaming

Although this is not the fastest Core i7-12700H implementation we've seen, the combination of this processor with an RTX 3070 Laptop GPU impresses in our review of the MSI Crosshair 15 Rainbow Six: Extraction Edition. The laptop also offers a good QHD 165 Hz panel that can come in handy for content creators as well.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Dec 2022 09:54

Schenker's latest Vision (15). (Source: Schenker)

Schenker Vision 15 refreshes to an E23 model with Alder Lake silicon

Schenker has announced that the Vision 15 is now available with a CPU upgrade. The thin-and-light laptop still has a 15.6-inch FHD touchscreen, but can now be ordered with an Alder Lake platform. This E23 version also comes with LPDDR5 RAM and Wi-Fi 6E for the first time.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Dec 2022 19:50

The RTX 4090 Laptop GPU is configurable between 150 W - 175 W TGP along with a 25 W Dynamic Boost. (Image Source: Nvidia)

Rumor | Nvidia RTX 4090 and RTX 4080 Laptop GPUs rated for 2 GHz+ boost and up to 200 W TGP including Dynamic Boost, RTX 4060 and RTX 4050 up to 95 W or 165 W each

Alleged clock and TGP specifications of Nvidia's upcoming Ada RTX 40 Laptop GPU lineup have now surfaced. The purported specs seem to indicate up to 200 W TGP including Dynamic Boost for the RTX 4090 and RTX 4080 Laptop GPUs with boost clocks well above the 2 GHz mark. GPUs from the RTX 4070 onwards can be configured between 115 W and 140 W (+25 W) TGP with the RTX 4060 and RTX 4050 also slated to be available in 85+10 W options.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 22 Dec 2022 13:59

What does AAS-Ultra do in the Zenbook Pro 16X OLED?

Asus Zenbook Pro 16X OLED reviewed: What does AAS-Ultra bring to the table?

The keyboard of the Zenbook Pro 16X is positioned at a 7° angle, which is intended to provide the device with better cooling. In our review, we examine which advantages and disadvantages result from the laptop's unusual design. In any case, the Zenbook extracts a lot of performance from powerful hardware.

Marc Herter, 22 Dec 2022 10:21

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s G3 Intel reviewed: quiet mobile companion with great performance

The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s G3 Intel not only sports a new design with a 16:10 display, but also surprised us with a powerful and efficient Intel Core i5-1235U as well as a fairly quiet fan. The compact Lenovo ThinkPad has become more like the ThinkPad X1 Carbon G10.

Marvin Gollor, 21 Dec 2022 15:24

Intel is expected to launch its first Raptor Lake-HX mobile processors in January 2023. (Image source: Intel)

Brutish Intel Core i9-13900HX pips a desktop i9-12900K and powers past a 24-core Ryzen Threadripper as part of a benchmarked Clevo laptop

The Intel Core i9-13900HX mobile processor has been spotted taking another turn on Geekbench and has yet again produced huge results. The upcoming Raptor Lake-HX chip is a 24-core behemoth that can hit boost speeds of 5.4 GHz. The i9-13900HX defeated a desktop i9-12900K in single-core testing and overtook an AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X in multi-core testing.

Daniel R Deakin, 20 Dec 2022 19:21

IdeaPad Slim 5 14-inch and 16-inch models side by side (Image Source: Lenovo)

CES 2023 | Lenovo introduces IdeaPad Slim 5 14 / 16 thin and light laptops with AMD Ryzen 7000U processors

Highlights for the AMD-powered 2023 IdeaPad Slim 5 laptops include three Barcelo-R processor options with Zen 3 cores and RX Vega graphics, up to 16 GB of DDR4 RAM, up to 1 TB PCIe NVMe SSD storage, extended security features, miniSD card reader and an OLED screen option for the 14-inch variants.

Bogdan Solca, 20 Dec 2022 15:00

Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 14 and IdeaPad Pro 5i 16 get Raptor Lake-H upgrades. (Image Source: Lenovo)

CES 2023 | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 14 and IdeaPad Pro 5i 16: Raptor Lake-H, RTX 4050, and FHD IR webcam with ToF sensor in the offing

Lenovo has refreshed its IdeaPad Pro offerings with the IdeaPad Pro 5i 14 and IdeaPad Pro 5i 16. These models now feature Intel Raptor Lake-H CPUs and discrete graphics options up to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (16-inch variant). The new IdeaPad Pro 5i series comes with larger touchpads, FHD IR webcams with ToF sensors, and high-resolution 120 Hz display options.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 20 Dec 2022 15:00

Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 14 and IdeaPad Pro 5 16 offer an assortment of Ryzen 7000HS APU options. (Image Source: Lenovo)

CES 2023 | AMD Ryzen 7000HS APUs debut with Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 14 and IdeaPad Pro 5 16 together with GPU options up to Nvidia RTX 4050

Lenovo is introducing new IdeaPad Pro 5 laptops in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes powered by the latest AMD Ryzen 7000HS APUs. The other specifications are largely similar to their Raptor Lake-H-powered counterparts, but here only the IdeaPad Pro 5 16 gets dGPU options up to the Nvidia RTX 4050 Laptop GPU.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 20 Dec 2022 15:00

CES 2023 | ThinkPad X1 Carbon G11, X1 Nano G3 & X1 Yoga G8: Small 2023 update for Lenovo's premium ThinkPads

With its first new ThinkPad announcement for the year 2023, Lenovo is bringing incremental updates of the flagship X1 series to the market. X1 Nano Gen 3, X1 Yoga Gen 8 and X1 Carbon Gen 11 continue to use the design of last year's models.

Benjamin Herzig, 20 Dec 2022 15:00

Lenovo Legion Slim 7 in Shadow Black finish (Source: Lenovo)

Deal | Lenovo Legion Slim 7 with AMD Ryzen 7 5800H and GeForce RTX 3060 Max-Q gets 30% discount on Amazon

Featuring the Lenovo Legion AI Engine that dynamically shifts power between CPU and GPU for the best gaming performance, the ‎82K8007UUS model of the Legion Slim 7 gaming laptop is now 30% off on Amazon. This generous discount brings the US$1,709.99 list price of this Ryzen 7 5800H-powered machine down to US$1,199.99.

Codrut Nistor, 20 Dec 2022 13:41

These are the fastest and slowest Ryzen 7 6800U and Radeon 680M laptops you can currently buy

After 6 months of availability, there are still just a small handful of laptops in the market sporting AMD's latest Ryzen 7 Zen 3+ processor. Some models are a bit faster than others, but the performance spread thus far has been much narrower than expected.

Allen Ngo, 20 Dec 2022 05:15

The LapPi 2.0 is compatible with more than just Raspberry Pi SBCs. (Image source: SB Components)

LapPi 2.0: SB Components brings DIY laptop kit to Kickstarter packing Raspberry Pi 4 Model B

SB Components has released the LapPi 2.0, a DIY laptop kit that is available to back on Kickstarter. Based on the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B, the LapPi 2.0 is also compatible with other single-board computers and starts at £199.

Alex Alderson, 19 Dec 2022 18:49

MSI Stealth GS77 gaming laptop (Source: MSI)

Deal | MSI Stealth GS77 with Intel Core i7-12700H and GeForce RTX 3080 Ti now 28% off on Amazon

Also available with an Intel Core i9-12900H processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti graphics, the 17.3-inch MSI Stealth GS77 comes with a tempting deal for the i7-12700H/RTX 3080 Ti configuration on Amazon. After a 28% discount, its price is now down to US$2,650 — a noticeable drop from the US$3,699 list price.

Codrut Nistor, 19 Dec 2022 09:27

Asus ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED UX582 (Source: Asus)

Deal | Asus ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED UX582 with Intel Core i7-12700H and GeForce RTX 3060 now 20% off on Amazon

Introduced in early 2022, the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED UX582 comes with a 4K OLED touchscreen and a secondary 14-inch 4K touchscreen, Intel Core i7-12700H processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card, 16 GB LPDDR5, and a 1 TB SSD drive. With a list price of US$2,299.99 on Amazon, this ultralight notebook is now down to US$1,849.99.

Codrut Nistor, 18 Dec 2022 12:17

OnePlus pitches its mechanical keyboard idea. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus first-gen mechanical keyboard production teased during global anniversary celebration

OnePlus has unveiled plans for a move into PC accessories today (December 17, 2022) as part of its ninth anniversary event. The well-known mobile device brand has outlined plans to make its own mechanical keyboard, complete with its own custom switches and gaskets. They are touted to fit into a "meticulously crafted" metallic casing for a unique typing experience.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Dec 2022 16:55

The unannounced Intel Core i9-13980HX can supposedly boost as high as 5.6 GHz (image via Intel)

Intel Core i9-13980HX specifications leak online

Intel is reportedly working on an ultra-high-end Raptor Lake processor called the Core i9-13980HX. It will have a base TDP of 55 W, a 5.6 GHz boost clock and 24 cores (8C + 16c).

Anil Ganti, 17 Dec 2022 11:08

MSI Delta 15 has a 15.6-inch screen. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | Ultrafast MSI Delta 15 is discounted by a massive US$620 on Walmart

MSI Delta 15 with a Ryzen 7 5800H and a Radeon RX 6700M is going for 38% off on Walmart. With the Delta 15, MSI has crafted a well-rounded machine that is lighter and thinner than most competing gaming laptops. In addition to superb gaming performance, the Delta 15 also enjoys a good battery life.

Fawad Murtaza, 16 Dec 2022 14:16

The ZenBook Fold's display size may soon be beat by Samsung (image: Asus)

Samsung prepping foldable OLED display laptop with the largest screen diagonal when closed

Samsung Electronics has postponed the launch of its first laptop with foldable OLED screen for next year, and it will be sourcing the bendy 17.3-inch panel from its Samsung Display subsidiary. Its launch in 2023 will coincide with the release of HP's first laptop with 17-inch foldable screen made by LG.

Daniel Zlatev, 16 Dec 2022 13:58

PNY CS1030 is available in 250 GB, 500 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB capacities. (Source: Amazon/PNY)

Deal | Spacious PNY CS1030 1TB PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD is a whopping 51% off on Amazon

Although PCIe NVMe SSDs have become increasingly economical over the years, drives >500 GB in capacity are still relatively expensive. Thankfully, the PCIe Gen 3 PNY CS1030 SSD is now on sale on Amazon for a worthy US$56 off for the larger 1 TB capacity.

Fawad Murtaza, 16 Dec 2022 09:21

Dell's Concept Luna currently has no wires or adhesives, which should make repairs and upgrades much simpler. (Image via Dell)

Dell unveils new details about sustainability-focused Concept Luna

Dell's engineers have continued to work on Concept Luna, the company's sustainability-focused laptop design, over the past year, refining elements of the project to better improve repair and upgrade options. Key among these is the elimination of wires and adhesives and the inclusion of telemetry to help users and robots track the status of the laptop's components.

Sam Medley, 15 Dec 2022 15:00

Acer Aspire Vero AV15-51-7617 and sleeve bundle (Source: Amazon)

Deal | Intel Core i7-1195G7-powered Acer Aspire Vero AV15-51-7617 notebook gets a tempting 30% discount on Amazon

Released in mid-2021 as a laptop made with Acer's Earthion sustainability in mind, the Aspire Vero AV15-51-7617 used the Intel Core i7-1195G7 processor alongside 16 GB memory and 512 GB storage. After Amazon's 30% discount, the notebook and sleeve bundle can be acquired for the wallet-friendly sum of US$489.99.

Codrut Nistor, 15 Dec 2022 12:15

New Immersive Home solutions are on the way. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm debuts new Immersive Home Platforms for next-gen Wi-Fi 7-capable domestic networks

Now that Wi-Fi 7 is all but here, Qualcomm has anticipated demand for new total-home or home mesh systems compatible with this new standard. The OEM's latest Immersive Home Platforms are touted as small yet powerful enough to deliver 20 gigabit per second (Gb/s) worth of broadband capacity in unobtrusive form-factors.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Dec 2022 18:48

One does not simply pass up on a Lenovo Legion laptop on sale. (Image source: Lenovo)

4 superb Lenovo laptops with tantalising deals to help kick off the holidays for gamers and creators alike

When it comes to value and build quality, Lenovo has really stepped up its game in recent years, offering some of the best performance around at a reasonable price. Lenovo's End of Year Clearance Sale sweetens the deal by slashing prices for some of its fan-favorite devices by over 60%.

Julian van der Merwe, 14 Dec 2022 09:53

HP Dragonfly Folio G3 is one of the quietest business laptops we've tested

At just under 34 dB(A) at its loudest, the HP convertible is significantly quieter than most other Core U-powered subnotebooks by wide margins. You'd have to consider the MacBook Air M2 if you want something even quieter.

Allen Ngo, 14 Dec 2022 06:28

Walmart is currently selling the VivoBook Pro 14 OLED laptop for just US$449 (Image: Asus)

Deal | Asus VivoBook Pro 14 laptop with 2.8K 90Hz OLED display marked down to US$449

The bright and colorful 16:10 OLED display of the 14-inch Asus VivoBook Pro will please most budget-minded users, especially considering the laptop's incredibly affordable sale price of just US$449 at Walmart.

Enrico Frahn, 13 Dec 2022 23:24

The Asus ROG Strix G15 may be one of the better gaming laptop deals this holiday season (Image: Asus)

Deal | All-AMD Asus ROG Strix G15 gaming laptop on sale for 35% off

The popular 15-inch gaming laptop, which sports a high-performing AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and the often-overlooked Radeon RX 6800M, has returned to its lowest price yet as Best Buy is once again selling the Asus ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition at a US$600 discount.

Enrico Frahn, 13 Dec 2022 22:40

87% Corsair Voyager a1600 laptop in review: Full AMD power for gamers, streamers and creators

Rembrandt and Navi united! Corsair has launched a very interesting device with the Voyager a1600, which stands out from the competition with special Elgato shortcuts. With a combination of AMD CPU and AMD GPU, gamers and streamers should get their money's worth. We have put the top model through our test course and will specifically look at the features and performance of the notebook in this review.

AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, Radeon RX 6800M, 16", 2.4 kg

Sebastian Bade, 13 Dec 2022 17:52

Upcoming HP Omen 17 configurations with Intel Core i7-13700HX and Nvidia RTX 40 GPUs get listed online

HP Omen 17 store listing indicates Core i7-13700HX and Ada mobile GPUs up to RTX 4090 mobile with 16 GB VRAM, prices start from US$2225 for RTX 4060 SKU

Several HP Omen 17 configurations powered by Intel Core i7-13700HX Raptor Lake-HX CPUs and Nvidia Ada mobile GPUs have surfaced on a Romanian store along with tentative pricing. The store listing indicates RTX 40 mobile GPUs starting from the RTX 4060 with 8 GB VRAM all the way to the RTX 4090 with 16 GB RAM.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 Dec 2022 16:09

Crucial P5 Plus NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD (Source: Crucial)

Deal | Crucial P5 Plus NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD now discounted by up to 53% on Amazon

Available separately in 500 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB versions, as well as bundled with a 5 mm low-profile heatsink (only the 500 GB and 2 TB variants), the Crucial P5 Plus NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD is now discounted on Amazon. The discounts start at 37% (500 GB with heatsink) and go up to 53% (2 TB, standalone).

Codrut Nistor, 13 Dec 2022 12:27