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With the recent release of the Razer Blade Stealth (reviewed here) and the Core, some were left wondering if there would be a refresh of the Razer Blade and Razer Blade Pro. Well, we haven’t seen anything with the Pro yet, but after a...
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Through the last years, the Asus ROG G7xx laptops have been some of the best 17-inch machines a gaming enthusiast could get for the money. The ROG G752 is the latest addition to the family, unveiled at the end of 2015, with the launch...
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When it comes to gaming laptops, Asus products are among the most appreciated and sought after out there, especially those in their Republic of Gamers (or ROG) family. Recently, Asus also announced a newer series of gaming products, named ROG Strix, which from what...
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About a year ago, I got the opportunity to try out Dell’s Broadwell XPS 13. In fact, Andrei also got it and still uses it today. I really liked it, but the unit I received had a few bugs in it, including a sluggish...
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While the offer for well-priced ultraportables that make little to no compromises hasn’t been fruitful over the years, the tides have changed during late 2015 and the first half of 2016, with devices like the Asus Zenbook UX305LA, the UX305UA, the HP Envy 13...
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Thought the netbook was gone? Not quite. While the limitations of tablets have become clear in terms of productivity and consumer allure, as evidenced by their declining sales year-on-year, the 2-in-1 convertible notebook has made a big splash in PC sales. Much like the...
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If you have a little over $1000 and want to buy a full-size all-round laptop, a machine that can handle everyday multitasking, multimedia content and gaming at ease, the Asus ROG GL552VW is one of the options to consider. Asus have a long history...
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If you’re after a fanless-ultraportable these days and would prefer buying a computer that can actually handle multitasking decently well, you’ll have to go for one of the Skylake Core M offers available in stores right now. Acer’s Aspire Switch 12S (code name SW7-272)...
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If you’ve read some of my other articles here on the site, you probably know I’m a big fan of compact laptops with matte screens, that’s why my main-driver in the last months has been the Dell XPS 13 with the matte FHD display....
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Asus took their sweet time updating the N Series of multimedia laptops to Skylake hardware, but they finally did it and in this post we’re going to talk about the 17-inch model in the line, the Asus Vivobook Pro N752VX. This laptop builds on...
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Razer has always been one of those companies where I just want all their stuff. Their hardware is usually top notch in terms of quality and the performance is stellar too, whether we’re talking about laptops, mice or keyboards. Specifically, with laptops, they have...
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This post is about the Asus Vivobook TP501 series, a mid-level laptop line with Skylake hardware and a 15.6-inch screen that can rotate all the way around onto the back. In other words, this is a 15-inch convertible computer, which can be used as...
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Original article: Ever since the XPS 13 with its “Infinity Edge” nearly bezelless display came out (and added the word bezelless to the lexicon), it has been topping most websites’ “best ultrabook” lists. Despite a rocky launch owing to quite a few BIOS, drivers,...
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I have to admit, the XPS 13 2015 9343 is one of the few ultraportables that caught my attention at CES. And since it was one of the first Broadwell U laptops available to buy, I took the plunge and got one early, in...
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This post gathers my impressions on the Dell Precision 5510, which is for sure one of the most interesting 15-inch workstation notebooks available right now in stores. Unlike other similar devices, this one is thin and light, while it still packs an excellent display,...
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Acer is a debutante in the competitive world of high-end gaming laptops with their recently launched Predator series. We already reviewed the 17-inch model a while ago and concluded it is a hit, this time we’ll turn our attention towards the smaller member of...
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I’ve been a proud owner of the MSI GS60 for about 18 months now and I’ve shared with you the impressions on the model that I still use, but also on one of the updated models with the 4K display. Because of its powerful...
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Back in April Acer unveiled their plan to venture into the competitive segment of gaming machines, with a Predator line that would include laptops, desktops, monitors and even a tablet. Several months later the Predator notebooks are only weeks away from hitting the stores,...
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If you’re in the market for a multimedia laptop that can also tackle games, Acer’s Nitro Black Edition series should be on your list. We already reviewed the 15-inch model a while ago and this time we’re going to address the larger variant, the...
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The Aspire R14 R5-471T is one of the better 2-in-1s you can get these days for your money, especially if you’re after a computer with a slightly larger display. It gets a 14-inch IPS touchscreen, a really well built body made of a mix...
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If you’re looking for a sleek and light 13-inch laptop with Broadwell U hardware and a matte IPS display, the Asus Zenbook UX305LA should definitely be on your list. It’s available in stores around the world and I’ve got to spend some time with...
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Last year, I got the pleasure of reviewing the MSI GS60 with both the 870M and 970M graphics cards. I was so impressed with the 970M version that I decided to keep it. I still own it and use it as my daily driver,...
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About 3 months ago I sold my Asus T200 to a colleague and used it as an excuse to change my work computer to something a bit more interesting. The T200, my first 2-in-1 and Windows tablet, was a nice machine, but I found...
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Asus have a new 15-inch laptop in the works for 2015: the Zenbook Pro UX501. It’s not yet available in stores at the time of this post, but it will be in the near future, alongside its close gaming oriented relative, the Zenbook G501....
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This is my detailed review of the Asus Zenbook UX305 series (UX305FA model), one of the few available ultraportables built on Intel’s Core M platform that you can buy at the time of this article There are several reasons why this laptop should spark...
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There are quite a few 11-inch mini laptops with affordable price tags out there, and the Lenovo Yoga 300 11 (also known as the Flex 3 11 in some parts of the world) is Lenovo’s offer in this competitive niche. It’s a hybrid that...
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There’s no doubt hybrid laptops are here to stay. Buyers appreciate the versatility of these devices that look and act like regular notebooks, but have 360-degrees convertible screens, so they can be “transformed” into tablets or stands if the user so desires. But is...
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If you’re after an everyday convertible laptop and have a rather limited budget at your disposal, you should have a look at Lenovo’s Yoga 500 series, also known as the Flex 3 in the US and some other regions. We talked about the 15-inch...
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If you’re after a 15-inch entertainment laptop that can deal well with multimedia content and some games, there’s a fair chance the Acer Aspire V15 Nitro Black Edition series is already on your list. If not, it should be! The first generation was released...
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I’ve always preferred more portable laptops and not so much the bigger beefier ones out there. Alienware has had a warm place in my heart though, especially since I was a longtime owner of the m11x. Of course the m11x was still considered very...
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Fanless laptops (completely silent) in 2023 – the best options
In this article, we’re discussing fanless laptops and silent Windows ultrabooks and Chromebooks, or in other words, laptops with passive cooling solutions, without a fan that spins and makes...
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