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MacBook Pro 14-inch review (2023): A blessing for creatives
The new MacBook Pro 14-inch isn't a dramatic departure from the last model, but the new M2 Pro and M2 Max chips will be incredibly useful to creative professionals.
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Hear me out: The modular Framework Chromebook is worth the $1,000 (for some)
It’s been a little over a year since the first Framework laptops launched, and now the company has a new model, the Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition. It offers the same benefits as its Windows sibling – namely, solid industrial design and specs coupled with the promise of customization and future expandability. That said, it’s also one of the more expensive Chromebooks available, starting at $999. That’s a lot of money for a Chromebook – but if it can last you five years or more, it might be worth the cost.
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 review (13-inch): A beautiful design that’s almost run its course
While the Surface Laptop 5 hasn’t gotten a lot of updates on the outside aside from a fresh sage green color option, support for faster 12th-gen Intel CPUs and a new Thunderbolt 4 port give it a big bump in speed and versatility.
HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook review: The best of ChromeOS, but not worth the price
Google has been making high-end Chromebooks for almost a decade now, dating back to the $1,300 Chromebook Pixel in 2013. At the time, many people saw it as a beautiful but strange device. In the years that followed, both Google and its hardware partners have made premium Chromebooks more and more commonplace. Though, a still-unconfirmed report earlier this year suggests Google is giving up on making laptop hardware, at least for now. The company hasn’t said anything of the sort yet, but the reality is that Google hasn’t made a new Chromebook since the Pixelbook Go in late 2019. Of course, that hasn’t stopped other manufacturers from making Chromebooks with gorgeous screens, great industrial design and powerful hardware. But HP’s Elite Dragonfly Chromebook, released earlier this year, might be the nicest I’ve used in a long time. It also has a jaw-dropping price point, starting at well over $1,000. Much like the original Chromebook Pixel, HP’s latest is a joy to use that is very hard to recommend because of that price.
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 5G review (SQ3): A beautiful lie
The 5G-equipped Surface Pro 9 is a handsome hybrid tablet PC, but its custom ARM processor severely limits its performance and app compatibility.
Acer’s cloud gaming Chromebook is a solid laptop, even if you don’t game
Earlier this week, Google and hardware partners ASUS, Acer and Lenovo announced a somewhat surprising initiative to build Chromebooks expressly for cloud gaming. While many Chromebooks are a riff on the classic 13-inch laptop, the first round of these devices have large, high-resolution screens with fast refresh rates, anti-ghosting keyboards, powerful processors and a few software tweaks to better work with cloud gaming services like GeForce NOW. All these laptops are set to be released by the end of October, but I got a chance to check out a pre-production version of Acer’s Chromebook 516 GE. Over the last week, I’ve played some games with it as well as put it through my daily work routine. I’ll need to test the final version before giving it a proper review, but the Chromebook 516 GE has a lot going for it, whether you play games or not.
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 hands-on: Can Intel and ARM models live in harmony?
Can an x86 Intel processor and a mobile Arm chip really sit side by side?
MSI Stealth 15M review: Coasting on its good looks
While the Stealth 15M's design is great and the system offers a good balance of performance and portability, it feels like MSI has overlooked some of the laptop's weaker aspects like its display, webcam and battery life.
ASUS Zenbook 17 Fold OLED review: Great screen, now do the keyboard
For ASUS' first attempt at a flexible screen laptop, the decision to go with a 17.3-inch flexible screen makes a huge impact. But its high price and wonky keyboard hold it back from being a real hit.
Dell XPS 13 Plus review: Beauty vs. usability
The XPS 13 Plus is a glimpse into the future of laptops, with its invisible haptic trackpad and edge-to-edge keyboard.
Lenovo Yoga 9i review: Possibly 2022’s best 2-in-1
While the 2022 Yoga 9i might not be the best looking 2-in-1 Lenovo has ever made, it’s performance, battery life, and audio are some of the best you can get on a modern convertible
Intel price hikes could make PCs more expensive
Intel has told customers that it will raises prices on most of its processors and other chips by up to 10-20 percent later this year.
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MacBook Air M2 review (2022): Apple’s near-perfect Mac
The new MacBook Air is a spectacular revamp for Apple’s flagship ultraportable. It’s far thinner, it has a fantastic new screen and speakers, and Apple’s M2 chip makes it a genuine powerhouse. It has everything we’d want in an ultraportable, and sets a new standard for the entire industry.
macOS Ventura preview: Stage Manager is the star of the show
Apple's Stage Manager is the star of the show in macOS Ventura.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 review: When two screens are better than one
While it's a bit bulky, for people who constantly yearn for more screen space, ASUS' ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 features an innovative dual display design with top-notch performance.
MacBook Pro 13-inch review (M2, 2022): Pro in name only
Apple’s M2 chip gives the MacBook Pro a nice performance boost, but its Retina Display lacks ProMotion and the thin bezels we’d expect from a computer today.
Surface Laptop Go 2 review: Basic, but in a good way
Starting at just $600, while the Surface Laptop Go 2 isn't as flashy or luxurious as more expensive rivals, it does a great job at nailing all your basic laptop needs.
Dell XPS 15 review (2022): Still the best 15-inch Windows laptop
The XPS 15 is better than ever with Intel's 12th-gen CPUs and NVIDIA's RTX 3050 Ti graphics.
EU reaches deal to make USB-C a common charger for most electronic devices
Europe has reached a deal to make USB-C a common charger for all phones and electronic devices, with the aim to reduce e-waste and inconvenience.
MacBook Air M2 hands-on: Bye-bye wedge
The new MacBook Air with M2 is a welcome change from a four-year-old design.