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SZBOX sells its new convertible laptop in multiple memory configurations. (Image source: SBOX)

SZBOX delivers mini laptop with 1200p display for under $275

SZBOX is now selling a new convertible laptop powered by Intel Alder Lake N processors. Not only is the device cheaper than many of its competitors, but it is also noticeably smaller thanks to a 10.95-inch display.

Alex Alderson, 30 Jul 2024 20:56

The Dynabook Portégé X40-M laptop is now official (image source: Dynabook)

Dynabook Portégé X40-M announced with Meteor Lake-U and Meteor Lake-H processors

Dynabook has unveiled the Portégé X40-M laptop with Meteor Lake processors. It comes with a 14-inch screen, two Thunderbolt 4.0 ports, 60 Wh battery and an Intel Arc iGPU. It goes on sale now starting at $1,499.

Anil Ganti, 30 Jul 2024 17:30

Maingear ML-17 launches with Intel Core i9 and Nvidia RTX 4090 (Image source: Maingear [edited])

Maingear ML-17 launches with high-end specs for unchecked gaming performance

The Maingear ML-17 has launched as a new gaming laptop with top-end gaming hardware. It packs the Intel Core i9 14900HX, Nvidia RTX 4090, and up to 64 GB of RAM. You can also install up to three 4 TB PCIe 4.0 SSDs, and the system ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 30 Jul 2024 08:42

Intel's high-end Lunar Lake CPU has finally made its Geekbench debut (image source: Intel)

Intel Core Ultra 9 288V: Flagship Lunar Lake CPU trades blows with Strix Point in Geekbench

Intel's top-spec Core Ultra 9 288V has shown up on Geekbench. Its single-core performance is slightly better than AMD's Strix Point flagship, but it lags in multi-core prowess due to fewer CPU cores.

Anil Ganti, 29 Jul 2024 10:17

Intel CPU stability issues affect visual effects studios (Image source: Christian Wiediger, Unsplash)

Intel Core i9 CPUs face 50% failure rate in VFX studios; AMD Ryzen 9 9950X gains ground

Visual effects studios report widespread instability with Intel's Core i9 processors, leading to a shift towards AMD's offerings. ModelFarm experiences a 50% failure rate with Intel CPUs, prompting the deployment of unreleased AMD...

Nathan Ali, 25 Jul 2024 20:28

The Lenovo Yoga 7i has a 1,080p webcam with IR and a privacy shutter (Image source: Allen Ngo / Notebookcheck)

Deal | 2024 Lenovo Yoga 7i 16 convertible with Meteor Lake processor sees 33% price cut at Best Buy

Lenovo's Yoga 7i is a value-focused 2-in-1 laptop with a large 16-inch IPS touchscreen, 16 GB of RAM, up to 1 TB of storage, and decent connectivity, including a couple of Thunderbolt 4 ports. When it comes to the processor, buyer...

Tudor Cibean, 25 Jul 2024 01:28

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K offers meagre performance improvement over Core i9-14900K in leaked benchmarks

New benchmarks of Intel's upcoming Core Ultra 9 285K desktop chip have been posted online. In Cinebench R23, the Arrow Lake outperforms its Raptor Lake counterpart by 18%, but the gains are a lot less impressive in other tests.

Anil Ganti, 24 Jul 2024 19:42

The Lenovo Yoga 9i features a 5 MP webcam with an IR sensor and a privacy shutter. (Image source: Lenovo)

Deal | Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 Gen 9 convertible laptop with 120 Hz OLED display records massive $350 price cut

The Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 2024 convertible laptop is currently on sale at Best Buy at a big 24% discount. The machine packs an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H Meteor Lake CPU, 16 GB of speedy LPDDR5x-7467 memory, a 1 TB Gen 4 SSD, and a 14-in...

Fawad Murtaza, 24 Jul 2024 15:48

Intel Core Ultra 5 236V Lunar Lake CPU makes underwhelming Geekbench debut

The Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has made its Geekbench debut. It performs remarkably slower than its Core Ultra 7 counterparts, despite featuring the same 8-core CPU and a marginally lower boost clock.

Anil Ganti, 24 Jul 2024 14:38

Intel has let slip more information about why some of its high-end 13th-gen CPUs crashed (image source: Intel)

Intel confirms manufacturing defects caused instability on some 13th-gen Raptor Lake processors

Intel has updated its initial statement about Raptor Lake instability. On top of faulty microcode and high operating voltages, instability on some early 13th-gen models was a result of oxidation in the manufacturing process; somet...

Anil Ganti, 24 Jul 2024 12:20

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K: Rumored specs and performance (Image source: Thufeil M, Unsplash)

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K: Rumored 5.7 GHz boost aims to challenge AMD's flagships

Intel's upcoming Core Ultra 9 285K processor is rumored to push the boundaries of performance. Leaks suggest impressive clock speeds and core configurations for this Arrow Lake-S flagship. The new chip aims to compete directly wit...

Nathan Ali, 23 Jul 2024 20:33

MSI's new MS-C907 mini PC weighs 1.38 kg and measures 200 x 150 x 55 mm. (Source: MSI)

MSI's new MS-C907 mini PC offers a choice between Intel Core i3-N305 and Intel Processor N97 CPUs

MSI has introduced the MS-C907, an IPC (industrial PC) designed for industrial applications. The MS-C907 offers a choice between two capable Intel processors, extensive connectivity options, and a wide operating temperature range....

Anubhav Sharma, 23 Jul 2024 00:54

Intel has promised a fix for disgruntled Raptor Lake desktop users (image source: Intel)

Intel breaks silence on 13th and 14th-gen Raptor Lake desktop CPU stability issues

Intel has finally commented on the stability issues experienced by numerous Raptor Lake desktop users. It says the issue stems from high operating voltages and plans to issue a microcode update in mid-August.

Anil Ganti, 22 Jul 2024 21:29

The ONEXPLAYER M1 runs off a 100 W USB Type-C PSU. (Image source: One-Netbook)

ONEXPLAYER M1 revealed as new mini-PC with powerful processor and OCuLink connectivity

One-Netbook is preparing to release yet another ONEXPLAYER-branded device. Arriving not long after the release of a new ONEXFLY gaming handheld, the ONEXPLAYER M1 is a powerful mini-PC that has plenty of features up its sleeve, in...

Alex Alderson, 22 Jul 2024 16:21

Alienware x16 R2 has soldered RAM and expandable storage. (Image source: Dell)

Deal | Alienware x16 R2 gaming laptop with RTX 4080 and Core Ultra 9 185H is now going for more than $800 off list price

The Alienware x16 R2 with an RTX 4080 laptop GPU, a Core Ultra 9 185H CPU, 32 GB of LPDDR5X-7467 memory, and 1 TB of storage is now up for grabs at more than $800 off. The laptop packs a big 16-inch display making it perfect for p...

Fawad Murtaza, 22 Jul 2024 14:26

Intel has just released nine 14th-generation processors without E-cores (Image source: Intel)

Overclockable Core i9-14901KE among new E-core-less 14th-Gen CPUs quietly unveiled by Intel

Intel has quietly introduced a new line of 14th-Gen Raptor Lake Refresh processors, the "14001" series. The chips feature only Performance cores (P-cores), ditching the Efficiency cores (E-cores) that have been central to Intel's ...

Andrew Sozinov, 21 Jul 2024 20:42

High-end Intel laptop processors should not suffer from instability issues, Intel says (image generated by DALL-E 3.0)

Intel confirms 13th and 14th-gen Raptor Lake laptop chips are not affected by their desktop counterparts' instability issues

Alderon Games, one of the developers that flagged the instability issues of 14th and 13th-gen Raptor Lake desktop chips, says they're experiencing similar issues on HX-branded laptop chips. An Intel spokesperson insists its laptop...

Anil Ganti, 20 Jul 2024 19:51

A caricature of AMD crushing Intel's failing CPUs. (Image source: Own)

Intel's own blunders have it backed into a corner as AMD Zen 5 chips near

CheckMag Intel Raptor Lake i9 chip owners are plagued by system crashes that can be traced back to the chips' excessive voltage and wattage. AMD might seize the opportunity with the release of Zen 5 and while Arrow Lake and Lunar Lake are ...

Alfrancis Villapando, 19 Jul 2024 19:21

Intel is far from being out and has all it takes to make a comeback

CheckMag The deck is not fully stacked against Intel yet. The company still has tricks up its sleeve. Some of those are coming onboard Lunar Lake family chips which might prove enough for Intel to triumph in the laptop segment of the marke...

Stanislav Kokhanyuk, 19 Jul 2024 13:10

XMG introduces EVO 14 / 15 ultrabooks powered by AMD's Ryzen 7 8845HS and Intel's Core Ultra 7 155H

Even though the new EVO models do away with the Nvidia dGPU options, XMG is compensating with a solid premium spec package that includes overboost TDPs thanks to high-quality cooling systems, support for 96 GB RAM, Thunderbolt / U...

Bogdan Solca, 19 Jul 2024 12:00

Powerful CPU+GPU combo, but rather unimpressive complementary specs. (Image Source: HP)

Deal | HP Omen 16 gaming laptop with Intel i7-14700HX and Nvidia RTX 4070 slips under $1,350

While the price point is enticing for the CPU and GPU combo, HP is not including any other outstanding features with this configuration, as the 16.1-inch IPS display is limited to 1080p and 300 nits, plus there is no Thunderbolt 4...

Bogdan Solca, 18 Jul 2024 14:17

Hotter-than-ever Intel Arrow Lake and Panther Lake thermals could be on cards as increased TJMax limits leak

Intel Arrow Lake is the next desktop architecture from Team Blue that is set to rival AMD Zen 5. Among other architectural enhancements like new P and E cores, the Core Ultra 200 CPUs might also bring different thermal characteris...

Fawad Murtaza, 18 Jul 2024 12:33

Intel Arrow Lake flagship Core Ultra 9 285K reportedly suffers P-core boost clock regression vs 14th and 13th-gen Intel CPUs

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K is slated to be the flagship desktop SKU in the upcoming Arrow Lake lineup. Thanks to numerous leaks, the technical specifications of the Arrow Lake series, including the flagship Core Ultra 9 285K, are...

Fawad Murtaza, 17 Jul 2024 19:18

Socketed laptop CPUs: The gravestone of a bygone era (Image source: Own)

Socketed mobile CPUs – the modular laptop potential that lived in the worst time possible

CheckMag Nvidia’s MXM modules may have let the users upgrade their laptop’s graphics cards up until Ampere days, but only mating those upgraded graphics cards to an upgraded socketed mobile CPU would truly make such a laptop a force to be ...

Alfrancis Villapando, 16 Jul 2024 19:24

Entire Intel Arrow Lake lineup leaks with a total of 18 SKUs spread out across 125 W, 65 W, and 35 W tiers

Intel's Arrow Lake CPUs are slated to arrive in October this month. The top-spec model will feature a 24-core CPU, followed by a 20-core SKU, 14-core CPU, and finally, a 10-core processor. Depending on the model, you could get a 4...

Anil Ganti, 16 Jul 2024 18:12

Intel's Panther Lake CPUs are slated to debut in late 2025 (image source: Intel)

Intel Panther Lake lineup leaks with P, U, H SKUs and Arc Xe3 iGPU

A new leak has shed light on Intel's 2025-bound Panther Lake lineup. Unlike Lunar Lake, it will launch with three classes of SKUs with varying CPU/GPU specs and TDPs.

Anil Ganti, 16 Jul 2024 11:17

Intel's Arc 140V iGPU has been benchmarked (image source: Intel)

Intel Arc 140V: New Lunar Lake iGPU performs on par with Radeon 780M on Geekbench

The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V with an Arc 140V iGPU has shown up on Geekbench. It scores 34,181 points in the benchmark's Vulkan test, putting it on par with the Radeon 780M.

Anil Ganti, 13 Jul 2024 17:49

High-end Intel CPUs are still afflicted by stability issues (image generated by DALL-E 2.0)

13th and 14th-gen Intel processors' instability continues to plague gamers and developers

Multiple game developers have spoken about stability issues with Intel CPUs like the Core i9-13900K and Core i9-14900K. One of them is even switching to AMD CPUs due to the non-stop issues caused by the high-end Raptor Lake parts....

Anil Ganti, 13 Jul 2024 09:46

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V: Lunar Lake CPU makes impressive Geekbench debut alongside Core Ultra 7 268V

Two of Intel's upcoming CPUs, the Core Ultra 7 268V and Core Ultra 7 256V, have shown up on Geekbench. Both SKUs highlight excellent single-core performance comparable to AMD's Strix Point.

Anil Ganti, 12 Jul 2024 17:25

The Geekom Mini IT13 packs a lot of punch for its size

Geekom Mini IT13 powered by Intel Core i9-13900H gets enticing US$127 discount for limited time

Geekom's new Mini IT13 mini PC is getting an impressive US$127 / £127 discount till July 14. Powered by the Intel Core i9-13900H, 32 GB of RAM and 2 TB storage, the Geekom Mini IT13 offers class-leading hardware that increase your...

A d, 11 Jul 2024 01:22

The AceBook 8's specs at a glance (Image source: Blackview)

Affordable Blackview AceBook 8 laptop comes with metal case, 16 GB of RAM

Blackview recently launched the AceBook 8 which is a budget 15.6-inch laptop with a few standout features. The AceBook's RRP is $319.99; perhaps rather unsurprisingly, several corners had to be cut to achieve that price point.

Chibuike Okpara, 06 Jul 2024 21:35

Asus NUC 14 Pro series is now available for purchase (Image source: Asus)

New Asus NUC 14 Pro series hits the shelves

Announced earlier this year, the Asus NUC 14 Pro and NUC 14 Pro+ are now available for purchase. The former starts at $394.99 and comes with up to Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, while the latter is available with Core Ultra 9 185H at $8...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 06 Jul 2024 17:32

Waterproof, dustproof and silent (Image Source: Tranquil)

Tranquil IT readies fanless rugged mini PC with Intel Alder Lake-U CPUs

CPU options include the power efficient i3-1210U, i5-1235U and i7-1255U. Users may add up to 64 GB DDR4-3200 RAM and up to 8 TB SATA3 SSD storage on a single SATA3 connector. The aluminium chassis is waterproof and dustproof, plus...

Bogdan Solca, 05 Jul 2024 16:34

Minisforum UH125 Pro packs Intel Core Ultra 5 125H (Image source: Minisforum)

Minisforum UH125 Pro launches as lower-cost version of AtomMan X7 Ti

Minisforum launched the AtomMan X7 Ti back in May, an Intel Meteor Lake mini PC that features the Core Ultra 9 185H. The company has now introduced the Minisforum UH125 Pro with a more affordable price tag. It starts at $439, and ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 04 Jul 2024 17:37

RedMagic Titan 16 Pro is now official in China (Image source: RedMagic)

RedMagic launches its first gaming laptop with Intel Core i9 and up to RTX 4070

RedMagic Titan 16 Pro made its official debut yesterday. It's the first gaming laptop from the brand, and it comes with an Intel Core i9 processor that can be paired with Nvidia RTX 4060 or RTX 4070. The starting price in China is...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 04 Jul 2024 15:24

Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo Ultra features an Apple Mac Studio-like design, packs Intel 14th gen processors and RTX 4060 (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo Ultra launches as Apple Mac Studio competitor with Nvidia RTX 4060 and up to Intel Core i9

The Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo Ultra is a new mini PC that stands as a competitor to the Apple Mac Studio. It is available with up to Intel Core i9 14900 and Nvidia RTX 4060. The base model, on the other hand, comes with Intel Core i5...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 03 Jul 2024 20:45

Budget-oriented OLED laptop (Image Source: Asus)

Deal | Asus VivoBook Pro 15 OLED laptop with Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and Nvidia RTX 3050 drops to $899.99

The OLED display offers great color and brightness, but it is limited to 1080p@60 Hz. Also included: 16 GB DDR5-5600 RAM, 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, Thunderbolt 4 connector, 5 MP webcam and SD 4.0 card reader.

Bogdan Solca, 03 Jul 2024 15:17

The LG SuperSlim is now available with an Intel Meteor Lake-H processor. (Image source: LG)

LG Gram SuperSlim: Lightweight OLED laptop refreshed with Intel Meteor Lake-H architecture and early $600 launch discount

LG has updated its SuperSlim series, which remains available as a 15.6-inch laptop. Also still configured with an OLED display, the LG SuperSlim in its 2024 form features an Intel Core Ultra 5 125H processor that may perform worse...

Alex Alderson, 03 Jul 2024 11:56

Acemagic X1 packs Intel Core i7 1255U and the dual-screen design is focused for business use cases (Image source: Acemagic)

Acemagic X1 debuts as "world's first" 360-degree dual-screen laptop

Announced back in Computex 2024, the Acemagic X1 has made its official debut. It's claimed to be the "world's first" 360-degree dual-screen laptop, and under the hood, it sports Intel Core i7 1255U, 16 GB of RAM, and 1 TB of stora...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 02 Jul 2024 17:04

Intel Arc Battlemage will initially launch in the form of the Lunar Lake iGPU. (Image source: Intel)

Arc Battlemage: Leaks hint at three GPUs for Intel's next-generation gaming graphics cards

The launch of Intel's next-generation gaming graphics cards is getting closer. Two new leaks reveal that Intel is working on three new GPUs equipped with up to 56 Xe2 cores. The new Xe2 architecture will soon be launched as part o...

Hannes Brecher, 02 Jul 2024 02:23

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SZBOX delivers mini laptop with 1200p display for under $275

Dynabook Portégé X40-M announced with Meteor Lake-U and Meteor Lake-H processors

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Maingear ML-17 launches with high-end specs for unchecked gaming performance

Intel Core Ultra 9 288V: Flagship Lunar Lake CPU trades blows with Strix Point in Geekbench

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Intel Core i9 CPUs face 50% failure rate in VFX studios; AMD Ryzen 9 9950X gains ground

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Deal | 2024 Lenovo Yoga 7i 16 convertible with Meteor Lake processor sees 33% price cut at Best Buy

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K offers meagre performance improvement over Core i9-14900K in leaked benchmarks

Deal | Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 Gen 9 convertible laptop with 120 Hz OLED display records massive $350 price cut

Intel Core Ultra 5 236V Lunar Lake CPU makes underwhelming Geekbench debut

Intel confirms manufacturing defects caused instability on some 13th-gen Raptor Lake processors

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K: Rumored 5.7 GHz boost aims to challenge AMD's flagships

MSI's new MS-C907 mini PC offers a choice between Intel Core i3-N305 and Intel Processor N97 CPUs

Intel breaks silence on 13th and 14th-gen Raptor Lake desktop CPU stability issues

ONEXPLAYER M1 revealed as new mini-PC with powerful processor and OCuLink connectivity

Deal | Alienware x16 R2 gaming laptop with RTX 4080 and Core Ultra 9 185H is now going for more than $800 off list price

Overclockable Core i9-14901KE among new E-core-less 14th-Gen CPUs quietly unveiled by Intel

Intel confirms 13th and 14th-gen Raptor Lake laptop chips are not affected by their desktop counterparts' instability issues

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Intel's own blunders have it backed into a corner as AMD Zen 5 chips near

Intel is far from being out and has all it takes to make a comeback

XMG introduces EVO 14 / 15 ultrabooks powered by AMD's Ryzen 7 8845HS and Intel's Core Ultra 7 155H

Deal | HP Omen 16 gaming laptop with Intel i7-14700HX and Nvidia RTX 4070 slips under $1,350

Hotter-than-ever Intel Arrow Lake and Panther Lake thermals could be on cards as increased TJMax limits leak

Intel Arrow Lake flagship Core Ultra 9 285K reportedly suffers P-core boost clock regression vs 14th and 13th-gen Intel CPUs

Socketed mobile CPUs – the modular laptop potential that lived in the worst time possible

Entire Intel Arrow Lake lineup leaks with a total of 18 SKUs spread out across 125 W, 65 W, and 35 W tiers

Intel Panther Lake lineup leaks with P, U, H SKUs and Arc Xe3 iGPU

Intel Arc 140V: New Lunar Lake iGPU performs on par with Radeon 780M on Geekbench

13th and 14th-gen Intel processors' instability continues to plague gamers and developers

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V: Lunar Lake CPU makes impressive Geekbench debut alongside Core Ultra 7 268V

Geekom Mini IT13 powered by Intel Core i9-13900H gets enticing US$127 discount for limited time

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LG Gram SuperSlim: Lightweight OLED laptop refreshed with Intel Meteor Lake-H architecture and early $600 launch discount

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Acemagic X1 debuts as "world's first" 360-degree dual-screen laptop

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