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The Asus ZenBook 13 UX325 is quietly unleashed on the European market

The ZenBook UXn25 series is a compelling line of Thunderbolt 3-enabled ultrabooks, although you'd hardly know it from Asus' press releases thus far. Accordingly, its 13-inch variant has sneaked its way onto the OEM's Bulgarian web...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jun 2020 17:33

Latest HP Pavilion x360 14 with 10th gen Core i5 CPU, 1080p touchscreen, 8 GB RAM, and 256 GB SSD is only $500 right now (Image source: Best Buy)

Deal | Latest HP Pavilion x360 14 with 10th gen Core i5 CPU, 1080p touchscreen, 8 GB RAM, and 256 GB SSD is only $500 right now

Originally $750 when it launched earlier this year, the 2020 HP convertible is now $250 off in the United States. Users must log in to Best Buy with an account and select 'Apply Offer' in order to receive the deal.

Allen Ngo, 13 Jun 2020 17:22

Huawei wastes potential with the MateBook 13 2020

The compact MateBook 13 2020 gets a new processor, but the performance did not change. Did Huawei miss an opportunity here, or does the manufacturer just want to keep the distance to the much more expensive MateBook X Pro.

Andreas Osthoff, 12 Jun 2020 21:50

Intel and LEGO team up to help visualize what makes Lakefield so special

Build your own processors at home and learn what makes them tick... sort of. Through a unique marketing approach, this small Lego set shows exactly what each chiplet layer is responsible for and how Lakefield differs from traditio...

Allen Ngo, 12 Jun 2020 09:29

Xiaomi has released two new laptops for the Indian market

Mi Notebook 14 and Mi Notebook 14 Horizon Edition featuring 10th-generation Intel Comet Lake processors launched in India; prices start at INR 41,999

Xiaomi has launched a wide range of affordable laptops for the Indian market. The Mi Notebook 14 is restricted to the 10th-generation Intel Core i5-10210U CPU, while the Mi Notebook 14 Horizon Edition allows users to upgrade that ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 11 Jun 2020 14:14

Entry-level Lenovo IdeaPad 3 with 10th gen Core i3 , 8 GB of RAM, and 256 GB SSD down to less than $300 USD right now (Image source: Walmart)

Deal | Budget Lenovo IdeaPad 3 with 10th gen Core i3 , 8 GB of RAM, and 256 GB NVMe SSD is down to less than $300 USD right now

It's one of the least expensive 15.6-inch laptops you can find with an Intel Ice Lake CPU. It's no Dell XPS, but it gets the job done if all you need is a 2020 machine for surfing, emailing, and streaming.

Allen Ngo, 11 Jun 2020 09:33

Intel finally details Lakefield Hybrid Technology processors. (Image Source: Intel)

Intel officially announces Lakefield SKUs based on Foveros, pits them against Amber Lake-Y

Intel has finally detailed the Lakefield family of processors based on the Foveros 3D packaging tech. The current Lakefield lineup includes the Core i3-L13G4 and the Core i5-L16G7, which are 7 W penta-core parts featuring a 10nm S...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 10 Jun 2020 17:19

The ZenBook UXn25 series. (Source: Asus)

The ZenBook 14 UX425 turns up on the pages of Australian retailers

The UX425 is a version of the ZenBook 14 touted to come with either Ryzen 4000 or Intel Core i7-1065G7 processors. The latter variant has just appeared as a listing on Scorptec and Mwave, online stores that operate in the Australi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Jun 2020 23:26

The new MacBook Pro 13 is pretty boring, but still very good

Instead of a full redesign, the 13-inch Apple MacBook Pro only gets the new keyboard as well as current Ice Lake processor. Did the manufacturer miss an opportunity or can the old design still shine in 2020?

Andreas Osthoff, 05 Jun 2020 20:00

Intel Core i7-1165G7 vs AMD Ryzen 7 4800U left mixed results for the former. (Image source: Profesional Review)

Intel Core i7-1165G7 and AMD Ryzen 7 4800U clash on 3DMark 11 with mixed results for the upcoming Tiger Lake-U processor

The Tiger Lake-U Intel Core i7-1165G7 and the Renoir AMD Ryzen 7 4800U have been spotted in an interesting 3DMark 11 comparison. While the Ryzen 4000 processor unsurprisingly dominated in the CPU-based Physics Score, the Tiger Lak...

Daniel R Deakin, 04 Jun 2020 18:44

2020 MateBook X Pro vs. 2018 MateBook X Pro: Newer model can sometimes perform worse (Image source: Huawei)

2020 MateBook X Pro vs. 2018 MateBook X Pro: When the Core i7-10510U can perform worse than the old Core i7-8550U

Huawei's latest iteration of the MateBook X can still stand toe-to-toe with some of the best Ultrabooks available, but it's such a minor update over previous versions that you may as well buy a 2018 or 2019 model instead.

Allen Ngo, 04 Jun 2020 13:00

Caught red-handed: Chuwi fakes laptop product images to look thinner than they actually are (Image source: Chuwi)

Caught red-handed: Chuwi fakes laptop product images to look thinner and sexier than they really are

At the very least, the manufacturer should have a disclaimer saying that the renders — which are currently being used to advertise the laptop — may not represent the laptop fully.

Allen Ngo, 03 Jun 2020 08:32

The new Asus E-series notebooks. (Source: Asus)

The 2020 Asus E-series of notebooks win a Red Dot Design Award

The Asus E210, E410 and E510 are budget laptops with Intel Pentium Silver N5000 processors. However, they also feature this OEM's NanoEdge display and NumberPad technologies. They also feature up to 512GB PCIe SSDs and have 1 USB ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Jun 2020 23:11

Xiaomi is finally bringing its laptops to India

Xiaomi India teases laptop release; Mi Notebook and Redmibook likely to go on sale soon

Xiaomi will soon unveil some new laptops in India, according to a teaser posted by the company's Twitter handle. We can expect to see a range of Mi Notebooks and Redmibooks on the marketplace soon.

Anil Satyanarayana, 29 May 2020 11:47

The Samsung Galaxy Book S is powered by Intel Lakefield. (Image Source: Samsung)

Updated | Now official: First x86-based Samsung Galaxy Book S powered by Intel Lakefield Core i5-L16G7 shows up on the company's Canadian online store

A Samsung Galaxy Book S powered by the Intel Lakefield Core i5-L16G7 processor has popped up on Samsung Canada's online store making this the first x86-based Galaxy Book S. The Lakefield-based Galaxy Book S sports a similar design...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 29 May 2020 11:10

HP Elitebook x360 1030 G7. (Image Source: HP)

HP Elitebook x360 1030 G7 and x360 1040 G7 business convertibles get a redesigned keyboard, Comet Lake-U, OLED display option, and 5G connectivity

HP has refreshed its Elitebook x360 convertible lineup with 10th gen Intel Comet Lake-U CPUs, 5G networking, and optional OLED panels for the x360 1030 G7 variant. The new Elitebook x360 models also feature a redesigned keyboard, ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 26 May 2020 16:14

Chuwi AeroBook Plus uses the same Core i5 CPU as the 2016 MacBook Pro 13, costs half the price

It may look good in pictures, but you'd be better off with a more well-known brand with better quality control and warranty options.

Allen Ngo, 26 May 2020 10:01

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s, X13, L14, L15 & T15 are now available in the US – with Intel Comet Lake

Lenovo's mainstream 2020 ThinkPads are available for purchase in the US now. This includes the T, X and L series with models like the ThinkPad T14, ThinkPad X13 and ThinkPad L14. However, only the Intel models are available as of ...

Benjamin Herzig, 23 May 2020 11:12

The ThinkPad E490 with the Radeon GPU is much faster, but also gets very hot

The affordable business laptop Lenovo ThinkPad E490 is also available with a dedicated graphics card. The GPU performance is obviously much higher, but the dGPU is a bit too much for the cooling solution.

Andreas Osthoff, 23 May 2020 00:48

Ultra portable but fairly expensive: The Asus ExpertBook B9450FA

Asus ExpertBook B9: Ultra light comes at a price

Low weight and long battery life are important factors when determining the portability of a device. The Asus ExpertBook B9450FA offers both in an excellent combination - but this advantage comes at a price.

Mike Wobker, 22 May 2020 17:10

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 with Ryzen 7 4700U is now available in the US. (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 laptop with AMD Ryzen 7 4700U now available from US$899.99 - other markets will have to wait a bit longer for the Ryzen 4000 Yoga Slim 7

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 laptop with AMD Ryzen 7 4700U processor is finally available at the OEM’s US site, with prices starting from US$899.99. However, expectant users in other markets, where the device is called the Yoga Slim ...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 May 2020 13:27

Genuine mistake? The RedmiBook 14 Pro looks like a MacBook. (Image source: aliexpress)

RedmiBook Pro in disguise? Xiaomi executives caught preparing Redmi 10X promo material on Apple MacBook Pro

Xiaomi executives Lu Weibing and Wang Teng Thomas have revealed that they have been using an Apple MacBook Pro to go over marketing material for the upcoming Redmi 10X smartphone. It seems the Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro laptop just does...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 May 2020 16:23

Dynabook Portege X30L-G is one of the lightest business laptops you can get right now (Image source: Dynabook)

Dynabook Portege X30L-G is one of the lightest Comet Lake-U laptops you can get right now

If you want a super-light subnotebook without having to settle for the super-slow Core m series, then the Comet Lake-U-powered Portege X30L-G should do the trick so long as you can accept a few compromises along the way.

Allen Ngo, 20 May 2020 22:19

The latest SD Express 8.0 specs allow for transfer speeds of up to 4 GB/s. (Image Source: thanhnien.vn)

SD Express 8.0 specs released, 4 GB/s transfer speeds now possible for SD cards

The updated specs allow transfer speeds of up to 4 GB/s, which is essentially half of what computer PCIe NVMe SSDs can achieve, since the SD cards are only limited to X2 lanes instead of X4. Nevertheless, with the new version, upc...

Bogdan Solca, 20 May 2020 15:19

Dell announces new 2020 Latitude business laptop lineup, including new Latitude 9410

The 2020 Dell Latitude lineup is here. Dell's business laptop lineup sports the newest Comet Lake processors with vPro and updated designs.

Benjamin Herzig, 19 May 2020 16:00

Intel Jasper Lake based on the Tremont architecture could feature Gen11 integrated graphics. (Image Source: Intel)

Intel Tremont-based Jasper Lake Pentium and Celeron CPUs could feature Gen11 integrated graphics

A 3DMark listing of an unnamed Jasper Lake part has surfaced online. Jasper Lake-based Pentium and Celeron SKUs are touted to be based on the Intel 10nm Tremont architecture and may also feature Gen11 integrated graphics, which is...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 May 2020 09:45

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...

Allen Ngo, 19 May 2020 04:29

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

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 b...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 May 2020 23:32

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 ...

Andreas Osthoff, 17 May 2020 21:47

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...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 17 May 2020 10:11

The new UGREEN 65W charger. (Source: UGREEN)

UGREEN launches a new, compact, multi-USB 65W GaN charger via Indiegogo

UGREEN's latest power brick has 4 ports: 3 USB type Cs and 1 USB type A; therefore, it may suit the need of many users with multiple devices that can charge at up to 65 watts (W). The OEM also claims that it will be smaller than i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 May 2020 18:23

Huawei MateBook X Pro 2020 and MateBook 13 2020 now available for pre-order with Comet Lake-U CPUs

Huawei's Macbook alternatives are back with upgraded Comet Lake-H CPUs up to a Core i7-10510U, up to 16 GB of RAM, 512 GB or 1 TB NVMe SSD storage and excellent 3:2 displays. Unfortunately, Huawei chose not to upgrade the GeForce ...

Bogdan Solca, 15 May 2020 16:38

Dell XPS 13 9300 FHD version is brighter than the 4K UHD version and other interesting differences

There are some advantages and disadvantages to each option with some being obvious and others not so obvious. We go over each one here to help potential buyers make their decision.

Allen Ngo, 15 May 2020 06:56

ThinkPad P14s & P15s: Lenovo upgrades Ultrabook workstations with hexa core i7-10810U

In the shadows of the ThinkPad T series and the ThinkPad X1 Extreme, Lenovo sells the ThinkPad P43s and ThinkPad P53s workstations with more power efficient CPUs. Lenovo is updating this series now with Comet-Lake and the new nami...

Benjamin Herzig, 14 May 2020 21:04

Intel 10th gen vPro processors are now available across mobile, desktop, and workstation. (Image Source: Intel)

Intel announces new 10th gen Comet Lake vPro processors with enhanced Hardware Shield features and...overclocking support?

Intel has announced the vPro variants of Comet Lake processors across mobile, desktop, and workstation. The new vPro processors offer enhanced Hardware Shield security features, a modern lifecycle management, and will even be avai...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 14 May 2020 10:05

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 should offer up to 14 hours of battery life. (Image source: Lenovo)

Upcoming Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 with AMD Ryzen 7 4800U returns to Fire Strike and cranks out an even better Physics Score that finishes off the Intel Core i7-10750H

The AMD Ryzen 7 4800U mobile APU has appeared on 3DMark’s Fire Strike benchmark once again, seemingly as the key component of the upcoming Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 laptop. The Ryzen 4000 chip amassed a huge 19,204 points in the Physics ...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 May 2020 12:05