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May 19, 2020
The Ryzen 9 4900H was beaten by the Ryzen 7 4800HS in leaked 3DMark Time Spy benches (Image source: AMD)

Ryzen 7 4800H beats the AMD Ryzen 9 4900H in latest 3DMark Time Spy leak: Dell laptop with AMD RX 5600M is 10 percent slower and no match for the Intel i9-10980HK

Leaked benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen 9 4900H paint a bleak picture: in a Dell system config, the flagship AMD mobile CPU is 10 percent slower than the lower-tier Ryzen 7 4800HS and can't hold a candle to the Comet Lake S i9-10980HK.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 19 May 2020 09:03
The Realme Narzo 10 delivers a Helio G80 and 48MP camera for less than US$160 (Image source: Realme)

Over 70,000 Realme Narzo 10 units sold within the first 128 seconds of the 48MP quad-camera phone's launch: A new Mediatek G80-powered US$160 competitor for the Redmi Note 9?

Realme CEO Madhav Sheth claimed that the brand's latest budget smartphone, the Realme Narzo 10, sold over 70,000 units just two minutes after it was launched. The Mediatek Helio G80 powered device goes head to head with the Redmi Note 9, Vivo U20 and other lower-midrange devices.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 19 May 2020 08:26
The OnePlus 8 Pro. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 8 Pro: OnePlus confirms that it will disable the see-through color filter lens in an imminent update

OnePlus has now confirmed that it will disable the color filter camera on the OnePlus 8 Pro in an upcoming software update. The company acknowledges the privacy-violating implications of the feature and will work on it further before relaunching it.
Ricci Rox, 19 May 2020 08:05
The Galaxy Note 10 duo. (Source: Yahoo)

Samsung Galaxy Note 20+ to feature a 108 MP camera, tackle focusing issues with new hardware

The Galaxy S20 Ultra may flaunt some impressive camera hardware but the effectiveness of its 108 MP sensor has been hampered by focusing issues. Reportedly, the Galaxy Note 20+ will also sport that same sensor, but with new hardware to improve focusing.
Ricci Rox, 19 May 2020 07:10
LG Gram 14 costs $1600 USD, somehow manages to run slower than every other Core i7 Ice Lake laptop (Image source: LG)

LG Gram 14 costs $1600 USD, somehow manages to be one of the slowest Core i7 Ice Lake laptops you can buy

If you're looking for a super-light Core i7-1065G7 laptop, then the LG Gram 14 would be tough to beat. If you're looking for good Core i7-1065G7 performance, however, then almost any other laptop with the same CPU would outperform the LG.
Allen Ngo, 19 May 2020 04:29
The Honor MagicBook 14 is the price-performance champion

The Honor MagicBook 14 is the price-performance champion

You do not always have to pay a 4 digit sum for a good laptop. The Honor MagicBook for just 599 Euros offers a very good overall package with modern and fast components, a decent display, and a nice metal chassis.
Andreas Osthoff, 19 May 2020 01:46
May 18, 2020
Snapdragon 8cx PCs may get improved code soon. (Source: Qualcomm)

Microsoft makes more progress with 64-bit Windows on ARM

Windows 10 on ARM is slowly winning more uptake from OEMs and users alike as time goes on. However, it still has its limitations, not the least of which is the restriction to 32-bit code. However, a new reported breakthrough may bring an upgrade to x64 closer than ever.
Deirdre O Donnell, 18 May 2020 23:32
An up-to-date iPhone 12 render. (Source: DisplaySupplyChain)

A new leak fills in even more detail on 2020's iPhones

The next generation of iPhones - thought to be called the 12 series - have been leaked extensively already. A new leak from Ross Young of the DisplaySupplyChain tips site now claims to fill in some of the remaining blanks. They include the resolutions and sources of their respective displays.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 May 2020 22:40
Honor X10 renders. (Source: Weibo)

Redmi Note 9 Pro Killer? Honor X10 to offer a Kirin 820, 90 Hz display, and a camera akin to that of the Mate 20 Pro

Huawei is set to launch its next mid-range phone shortly. Details of the Honor X10 have now been revealed, with notable features including the giant-slaying Kirin 820, a 90 Hz display, pop-up camera, and a main camera sensor based on that of the Mate 20 Pro.
Ricci Rox, 18 May 2020 22:13
Walmart has launched two new affordable tablets

Walmart's newest Onn tablets offer Android 10 and USB-C starting at $99

The successors to Walmart's Onn range of affordable tablets have arrived as the Onn 8 Tablet Pro and Onn 10.1 Tablet Pro. Both devices run a 2.0 GHz SoC coupled with 2/3GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage, Android 10, 5MP front and rear cameras, and a USB Type-C port. The base variant starts at $99, while the larger one will set you back by $129.
Anil Satyanarayana, 18 May 2020 21:03
HiHonor UK will go live on May 21. (Image source: Honor)

Honor celebrates UK online store announcement with a host of discounts

Announced today, HiHonor UK will begin trading on May 21. To celebrate the arrival of its eCommerce platform to the UK, Honor is offering discounts on multiple devices, including the Honor 20 Pro, Honor 20 Lite, Honor 9X Pro and MagicBook 14.
Alex Alderson, 18 May 2020 19:42
The IdeaPad 5 and AMD Ryzen 7 4700U make for a powerful combination. (Image source: Lenovo)

AMD Ryzen 7 4700U trounces Intel Core i7-1065G7 in well over 100 CPU and GPU benchmarks; gives Core i7-9750H a run for its money too

Multiple benchmarks have already shown that the Ryzen 7 4800U is a more than capable 15 W APU, but what about its lesser sibling, the Ryzen 7 4700U? Well, Phoronix has put the eight-core chip against a Core i7-1065G7 in an exhaustive set of benchmarks, and it makes for bleak reading if you are team Intel.
Alex Alderson, 18 May 2020 19:37
Aorus 17G XB

87% Aorus 17G XB Laptop Review: The mechanical keyboard rocks

Silver arrow. With the Aorus 17G, Gigabyte presents a complete redesign of the 17-inch gaming laptop. The mechanical keyboard is one of the most important newly introduced features. You can find out whether or not the rest of the package is up to par by reading our review.
Intel Core i7-10875H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, 17.3", 2.7 kg
Florian Glaser, 18 May 2020 19:28
The Sony XH90 series will come in four screen sizes. (Image source: Sony)

Sony confirms that its XH90 4K TVs are "ready for next-generation consoles"

Available in four sizes, the Sony XH90 series runs on the in-house 4K HDR Processor X1. Supposedly "ready for next-generation consoles", the XH90 will be capable of 4K and 120 FPS gaming.
Alex Alderson, 18 May 2020 18:38
The LG G7 ThinQ and V50S ThinQ have now started receiving Android 10. (Image source: LG via GSMArena)

LG begins upgrading the G7 ThinQ and V50S ThinQ to Android 10

The LG G7 ThinQ and V50S ThinQ have started receiving their first taste of Android 10. Rolled out to carrier unlocked handsets, the OS upgrades will arrive as OTA downloads.
Alex Alderson, 18 May 2020 18:11
Epic Games has given us another reason to admire it

Epic Games Store issues partial refunds on games that were purchased before they went on sale

Epic Games is now refunding the difference between a game's retail and sale price to those who bought it at the former. It applies only when a game is bought 'shortly' before a sale starts, though it is unclear to what qualifies as shortly.
Anil Satyanarayana, 18 May 2020 17:28
Raspberry Pi: Turn the popular single-board computer into a smart home centre with IKEA TRÅDFRI and Home Assistant support. (Image source: Michael Becker)

Raspberry Pi: Turn the popular single-board computer into a smart home centre with IKEA TRÅDFRI and Home Assistant support

A new project turns the Raspberry Pi into a control centre for smart home gadgets. The project supports both IKEA smart lighting and Home Assistant.
Alex Alderson, 18 May 2020 16:41
Powerful and well-equipped: New single-board computer with Ryzen processor and M.2 ports released. (Image source: Axiomtek)

Powerful and well-equipped: New single-board computer with Ryzen processor and M.2 ports released

The CAPA13R is a new and compact single-board computer based on an AMD Ryzen processor. Developed by Axiomtek, the CAPA13R has numerous ports and two M.2 slots.
Alex Alderson, 18 May 2020 16:35
The Core i9-10900K pushes itself hard in order to be competitive against the Ryzen 9 3900X in the Corona Render Test. (Image Source:  HD Tecnologia)

Intel Core i9-10900K tries hard but fails to beat the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X in Corona Render Test; Zen 3 Ryzen 4000 may further relegate Intel to the backseat

The AMD Ryzen 9 3900X could easily beat Intel's latest 10th gen Core i9-10900K in the Corona Render Test benchmark finishing nearly four minutes earlier than the latter. The Ryzen 9 3900X could do this despite running at lower clocks and lower temperatures. This is an indication that the upcoming Zen 3-based Ryzen 4000 CPUs with purported higher IPC can further dent prospects of Intel's Comet Lake-S and Rocket Lake-S offerings.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 18 May 2020 16:22
The Mi AirDots 2 SE costs just CNY 169 (~US$23.80). (Image source: Weibo)

Xiaomi Mi AirDots 2 SE: New Apple AirPods alternatives that cost under US$25

Headed for general sale on May 19, the Mi AirDots 2 SE is Xiaomi's latest set of TWS earbuds. Sporting 14.2 mm drivers, Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity and up to 20 hours battery life among other features, the AirDots 2 SE costs just CNY 169 (~US$23.80).
Alex Alderson, 18 May 2020 16:21
Valhalla might be the largest Assassin’s Creed game to date (Image source: Ubisoft)

A new Odyssey for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X owners? Assassin's Creed: Valhalla set to feature biggest map in the series so far

Contradicting an earlier claim made by a Ubisoft communications rep, Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla producer Julien Laferriere stated that the upcoming PS5 and Xbox Series X title would have a world map that is “probably” larger than Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 18 May 2020 15:20
Huawei's already tenuous grip on its smartphone business looks like it might have been properly cut off by the US this time. (Source: Huawei)

US ban bites: TSMC said to cut off Huawei Kirin SoC orders

Things continue to go from bad to worse for Chinese telecoms and smartphone giant Huawei. The US recently extended its ban on the company for another 12 months with some new clauses that also target its ability to use chips that might contain any US-derived software or technology. TSMC looks to be the first to make a move.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 18 May 2020 14:19
An optimized version of Fortnite is planned for the PS5 and Xbox Series X. (Image source: Epic)

Epic has given away over US$2,000 worth of free games since 2018 but fortunately has now made more than US$1 billion with Fortnite mobile

A report has estimated that the Epic Games Store has given out more than US$2,000 worth of free games to subscribers since December 2018. Over 100 titles have been offered gratis, with GTA V being the latest. Fortunately for Epic, the company can subsidize this loss with the US$1 billion made by the mobile version of Fortnite alone.
Daniel R Deakin, 18 May 2020 13:52
The Redmi 10X will be the first smartphone to feature the Dimensity 820 SoC. (Image source: Redmi via @xiaomishka)

MediaTek Dimensity 820 SoC in Redmi 10X smartphone benches like a champion on AnTuTu and leaves the Snapdragon 765G in the dust

The upcoming Redmi 10X with a brand-new MediaTek Dimensity 820 SoC has been delivering some astonishing benchmark scores on AnTuTu. The midrange chip managed a class-leading performance with the aid of its four Cortex-A76 @2.6 GHz cores and four Cortex-A55 @2.0 GHz cores. The Dimensity 820 has also shone in various benchmarks against the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G.
Daniel R Deakin, 18 May 2020 12:05
An Apple A12-powered iPad will likely replace the seventh-generation iPad. (Image source: Apple)

iPad "SE": Apple's next "budget" iPad to feature a larger display and an A12 chipset

The next entry-level iPad may quite the upgrade over its predecessor, MacRumors reports. Following the iPhone SE's product strategy, the iPad will remain affordable by Apple's standards. However, it is set to receive a new chipset and a larger display.
Alex Alderson, 18 May 2020 11:55
The GPD Win Max handheld console can utilize Iris Plus 940 Graphics from Intel. (Image source: @softwincn)

GPD Win Max crowdfunding goes insanely gangbusters by raking in over 3,000% of its flexible goal within hours of starting

Crowdfunding for the GPD Win Max handheld game console has started on Indiegogo and the campaign has already managed over 3,000% of its flexible goal in less than a day. The powerful mini laptop is capable of playing AAA games and features a built-in Xbox 360 controller, an Ice Lake i5-1035G7 processor, and it has a Thunderbolt 3 port.
Daniel R Deakin, 18 May 2020 09:40
YouTube on longer offers HD content to Indian users on mobile (Image source: YouTube)

Opinion | YouTube, stop with the 480p bandwidth discrimination in India already

A month ago, YouTube decided to limit Indian mobile users to a maximum of 480p, citing bandwidth constraints. However, with 85 percent of YouTube users residing outside India, completely unaffected, the decision prompts questions about discrimination and equal access to the digital commons.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 18 May 2020 09:20
Apple iPhone SE 2020 Review - Small phone with a fast-beating heart

85% Apple iPhone SE 2020 Review - Small phone with a fast-beating heart

An upgraded classic. With the second generation of the iPhone SE, Apple has visually recreated the iPhone 8. While this has resulted in a - for current standards - relatively compact smartphone with a few high-end features, the screen-to-body ratio is fairly poor. Meanwhile, the low base price is another plus for the iPhone SE 2.
Apple A13 Bionic, A13 Bionic GPU, 4.7", 148 g
Daniel Schmidt, 18 May 2020 09:15
Dynabook Portege X30L-G Laptop Review: A New Lightweight Benchmark

85% Dynabook Portege X30L-G Laptop Review: A New Lightweight Benchmark

Over 400 grams lighter than the MacBook Air. Dynabook has managed to fit expandable RAM, expandable storage, multiple USB ports, and an Intel Core U-series CPU all in a chassis weighing just 870 g total. So, what's the catch? The devil is in the details.
Intel Core i5-10210U, UHD Graphics 620, 13.3", 859 g
Allen Ngo, 18 May 2020 07:19
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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X - The flagship for the AM4 socket in review

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X - The flagship for the AM4 socket in review

Full speed ahead! With the launch of the Ryzen 3000 processors, AMD has put Intel under a lot of pressure. We were already able to experience this in a striking way in our review of the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X. With 16 cores, the top model for the AM4 socket takes it a step further and shows that Intel will have a hard time in the future too, because the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X is superior to the competition in multithreaded applications. Where the 16-core processor has its weaknesses, you can find out in this review.
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X, NVIDIA Titan RTX, 32"
Sebastian Bade, 18 May 2020 01:02
May 17, 2020
The new "iPhone 12 5.4" render. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

A new render shows an iPhone 12 with a 5.4-inch OLED display

The iPhone 12 series is currently thought to have a total of 4 variants. A new set of 3D images shows what one with a 5.4-inch screen would look like. It has the iPad Pro-esque form factor of previous renders, as well as a standard Apple notch. It is speculated that it will have the same new SoC as its other variants.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 May 2020 23:57
MacBook Air 2020

The entry-level Apple MacBook Air is the better choice for many users

Apple's 2020 MacBook Air is the first Air with optional quad-core processors, which should increase the performance significantly, at least in theory. However, the entry-level SKU with the Core i3 CPU for $999 is often the better choice for everyday tasks.
Andreas Osthoff, 17 May 2020 21:47
The Z1 may be an alternate version of the Neo3. (Source: iQOO)

A probable iQOO Z1 shows up on Geekbench ahead of its launch

The iQOO Z1 is currently touted as the MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ SoC-powered twin of the Snapdragon 865-driven Neo3 smartphone. A phone with a model number that may belong to the former has surfaced on Geekbench 5. It points to 8GB of RAM and Android 10 for this upcoming device.
Deirdre O Donnell, 17 May 2020 19:12
Fitbit now makes a ventilator. (Source: Fitbit)

Covid-19: Fitbit responds to the pandemic by developing a ventilator

Fitbit has announced that its own-brand ventilator has been sent to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for testing. Despite being known for wearables, this company has also recently devoted some of its resources to the production of this new item, which is to be used in the treatment of Covid-19-affected patients.
Deirdre O Donnell, 17 May 2020 18:33
The Honor MagicBook Pro 2020 retains the 16.1-inch display of its predecessor. (Image source: JD.com)

Honor MagicBook Pro 2020: Retailer confirms up to 10th generation Intel Core i7 processors and NVIDIA GeForce MX350 GPU for MacBook Pro 16 lookalike; no Ryzen 4000 Renoir series options at launch

A retailer has seemingly confirmed the specifications of the Honor MagicBook Pro 2020. Sporting up to a 10th generation Intel Core i7 processor, NVIDIA GeForce MX350 GPU, 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB SSD, Honor will seemingly announce the 16.1-inch device tomorrow. There is a conspicuous lack of AMD Ryzen 4000 Renoir options, though.
Alex Alderson, 17 May 2020 17:58
The LG V40 still looks good. (Source: Mashable)

Feature | The LG V40 ThinQ was the underappreciated flagship no one bought

The LG V40 had it all: three versatile rear cameras, five cameras in total, an excellent display, and competitive pricing. And yet, it never quite managed to hit the heights attained by its contemporaries; why?
Ricci Rox, 17 May 2020 17:33
The black Microsoft Surface Pro 7 deal comes with a Pro Type Cover. (Image source: Microsoft)

Deal | Hot Microsoft Surface deals: Up to US$400 off the Surface Pro 6 and save up to US$360.99 on a Surface Laptop 3 bundle or US$330 on a Surface Pro 7 bundle

There are some great Microsoft Surface device deals to be had at the moment, especially if you are in the hunt for either a Surface Pro or Surface Laptop. There is up to US$400 off the Surface Pro 6, and you can save well over US$300 on some bundle deals, such as the Surface Laptop 3 Essentials Bundle with Microsoft 365 and 2-year extended warranty.
Daniel R Deakin, 17 May 2020 15:39
The Nokia 6.3 may not feature a Snapdragon 67x SoC after all; Nokia 5.3 pictured. (Image source: HMD Global)

Nokia 6.3: 24 MP primary, 12 MP ultra-wide and 2 MP depth cameras for Snapdragon 730 and Q3 2020 mid-range smartphone

Rumour has it that a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 will underpin the Nokia 6.3, not a Snapdragon 670 or Snapdragon 675 as was previously claimed. Camera details about the upcoming mid-range smartphone have been revealed too ahead of a possible Q3 2020 release.
Alex Alderson, 17 May 2020 15:31
Renders of the upcoming Realme Watch (Image source: XDA)

Realme Watch and Realme TV confirmed: launching in India on May 25th

Realme CEO Madhav Sheth recently confirmed the existence of the Realme Watch and Realme TV. The two products are set to launch in India on May 25th, offering an alternative to the Apple Watch and premium Android smart TVs.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 17 May 2020 14:56
720p has joined the long list of things that have been cancelled in 2020 (Image source:me.me)

Opinion | Apparently, 720p isn't HD anymore according to YouTube: sorry iPhone 11 and iPhone SE 2 users, but it's time to move on

YouTube recently decided to reclassify 720p video as SD quality. Users of the YouTube desktop site and mobile apps will no longer see an "HD" badge next to 720p. While the decision is largely semantic in nature, it underscores how technology has moved on from the original HD standard.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 17 May 2020 14:24
The Xiaomi Mi Band 5 and Mi Band 4C will be successors to the popular Mi Band 4 fitness tracker. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi Band 5 gets certified while price and release date rumors surface; cheaper Mi Band 4C to be launched soon

The Xiaomi Mi Band 5 has now been certified by the Taiwan National Communications Commission, and there are new rumors arising in regard to the upcoming wearable’s potential price and release date. The Xiaomi Mi Band 4C is also apparently almost ready for market; the rebranded Redmi Band is expected to be cheaper than the Mi Band 4.
Daniel R Deakin, 17 May 2020 12:22
Nokia 1.3

68% Nokia 1.3 Smartphone Review – Small Nokia Mobile Phone with Weaknesses

Annoying little things. The Nokia 1.3 is supposed to convince as a cheap smartphone especially by the price. With a replaceable battery and face recognition for unlocking it would have good beginnings, but it doesn't exactly make everyday life easy for its user due to detail errors.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 215, Adreno 308, 5.71", 155 g
Florian Schmitt, 17 May 2020 12:07
The new 2.0 GHz 13.3-inch MacBook Pro offers faster single-core performance than the 2019 Mac Pro -- at any price. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Hands-on: 13.3-inch Apple MacBook Pro 2.0GHz Ice Lake model - Sunny Cove cores shine

Apple’s popular 13.3-inch MacBook is back with a refresh, but it is not the 14-inch redesign that had been rumored. However, Apple has made some substantial changes to the 13-inch range, even if the changes have been somewhat unevenly applied. For example, the entry-level models stick with Intel’s aging eighth-gen silicon while the higher-end models pick up Intel’s latest 10th-gen chips. Thankfully, all of them get the new Magic Keyboard.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 17 May 2020 12:05
The Pixel 4 has sold poorly. (Source: CNN)

The Google Pixel 5 could be a more affordable phone for the masses

The Google Pixel 4 had a number of significant flaws but the most fatal of all was pricing, as the phones didn't offer value analogous to their launch prices. Things could change with the Pixel 5, however, as a new report claims Google will focus on the essentials with its upcoming flagship.
Ricci Rox, 17 May 2020 11:27
Early reports billed the Surface Duo for a summer launch. (Source: The Verge)

New Microsoft Surface Duo leak paints a polarizing picture

The Microsoft Surface Duo is on the way and months after Microsoft's teaser, technical specifications of the foldable phone have now been revealed. Notable talking points include the choice of a last-gen SoC and a disappointing battery unit.
Ricci Rox, 17 May 2020 10:40
The unspecified Tiger Lake U chip clocks at 2.8 GHz (Image source: Intel)

2.8 GHz Tiger Lake U chip with 4 Willow Cove cores and 8 threads spotted: leaves 8-core 16-thread 4.2 GHz Ryzen 7 4800U unfazed

A benchmark listing spotted by tipster @_rogame indicates that premium Tiger Lake U chips will run as high as 2.8 GHz. Whether that's enough to bridge the gap with the eight-core sixteen-thread Ryzen 7 4800U, though, remains to be seen.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 17 May 2020 10:11
The Huawei P Smart S is an iterative upgrade to the budget P Smart (Image source: @evleaks)

Huawei P Smart S renders leak: 48MP triple camera, teardrop notch, Kirin 710, and no Google services. DOA compared to the Redmi Note 9?

Tipster @evleaks recently leaked what appear to be renders for Huawei's upcoming P Smart S budget smartphone. The P Smart S will likely sport the Kirin 710 SoC and has a triple camera array. However, head-to-head with the Redmi Note 9, it just doesn't look like a good deal.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 17 May 2020 10:08
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SGS Laptop Review: Core i7 or Core i9?

84% MSI GS66 Stealth 10SGS Laptop Review: Core i7 or Core i9?

Redefining the GS series. It's been a long time since we've seen a completely redesigned GS laptop from MSI. The GS66 is a leap forward for the series in terms of visual style and build quality while the new processors are just okay upgrades at best.
Intel Core i7-10750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, 15.6", 2.2 kg
Allen Ngo, 17 May 2020 08:26
Honor Magicbook 14 Laptop Review: A better version of the MateBook D 14?

87% Honor Magicbook 14 Laptop Review: A better version of the MateBook D 14?

How much laptop do you actually need? We really liked the Huawei MateBook D 14 with an AMD processor in our review, and Honor now offers the same device as MagicBook 14 for 50-100 Euros (~$54-$108) less. Is there a catch, or is the MagicBook 14 a recommendation?
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U, Vega 8, 14", 1.4 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 17 May 2020 01:21
May 16, 2020
The Eluktronics Matrix RP-15 and RP-17. (Source: Twitter)

Eluktronics announces its new Ryzen 7 4800H-based 15- and 17-inch notebooks

The Matrix RP-15 and RP-17 are Eluktronics' latest notebooks, which set themselves apart with AMD Ryzen 7 4800H APUs. They are also slated to have 144 hertz (Hz) displays and what this brand calls "Covert Design". These new PCs' graphics will be handled by "full performance" GeForce RTX 2060 cards.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 May 2020 23:55

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