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Most multimedia laptops are available with a 15-inch screen these days, yet some users won’t mind somewhat sacrificing portability to some extent in order to get a device with a larger display. If that’s you, the Acer Aspire V17 Nitro is one of the better...
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The Asus ROG (Republic of Gamers) series doesn’t need much introduction among those interested in gaming notebooks, as it has been an established line for many years now, yet more recently Asus have also released a dubbed-down subfamily in the ROG line, called ROG Strix....
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The Aspire Nitro has been one of my favorite lines of mid-range multimedia laptops in the last few years and in this article we’re going to talk about the 15-inch version of the early 2017 update, the Aspire Nitro V15 VN7-593G Black Edition. It...
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Asus have a long history of releasing multiple laptops with similar traits and as a result, most potential buyers have a hard time setting them apart. In this post we’re going to address the Zenbook lines of mid-range compact 14-inch laptops that include the...
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Back in early 2015, Dell launched the XPS 13 version that stunned many, including myself (I bought one and still use it today), with its compact footprint and minuscule bezel around the screen. It took most other OEMs about two years to get on...
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If you’re in the market for a convertible ultra-portable, there are many solid options to consider. However, if your criteria include a slim and sturdily built body, a larger screen and especially fanless hardware, you’ll only be left with a handful of picks and...
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Nvidia’s GTX 1050 and 1050 Ti are the graphics solutions we’ll find in most mainstream multimedia laptops released in 2017, and Acer aim to grab customers in this segment with a new release, the Aspire VX15 VX5-591G. We’ve spent time with one of these units...
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After testing most of the all-round multimedia and mid-range gaming laptops available in stores these days, we consider that if you have a budget of around $700 – $1000, your money would be best spent on one of the available options built on Intel...
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If you plan on getting a full-size multimedia/gaming laptop during 2017 and even the first part of 2018, there’s a big chance it will run on an Intel Core i7-7700HQ processor, and this post will tell you what to expect from this CPU, how...
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This article is a detailed list of all the thin-and-light laptops built on Intel’s Kaby Lake (or Kabylake) hardware platform, starting with fanless Core M (Core Y) ultraportables, continuing with the mid-range Core U options and Core HQ models, as of the beginning of...
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If you’re looking for a Core U laptop with a compact case, convertible form-factor and an affordable price, then you absolutely have to check-out the Acer Spin 5, a device that’s already available in stores and sells for $499 and up in the US...
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The MSI Phantom GS40 was one of the most appreciated gaming ultraportables available in the last years, mainly because it was more affordable than the competition and managed to deliver solid gaming experience in a compact package. Buyers enjoyed it, that’s why it actually...
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Asus makes some popular mid-range 15-inch laptops, like the much appreciated K501UW or the ROG GL552, all offering excellent specs for the amount of money you’re leaving on the counter. With the Zenbook UX510 series on the other hand they’re keeping the specs, but...
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Many years ago the offer for 10-inch mini laptops was vast and netbooks were the thing everyone craved for, but then they grew unpopular with the rise of tablets and these days you can count the decent ultra-compact computers that run Windows on your...
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Asus launched an entire series of Windows 10 tablets earlier this year, and after I’ve shared with you my impressions on the Transformer 3 Pro T303UA in a previous article, I’m also going to cover the mid-ranger Transformer 3 T305CA in this post, with...
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A while ago Asus unveiled the Zenbook 3 UX390UA and I’ve mentioned my initial impressions and expectations in this article. In the meantime I’ve spent a few weeks with two different versions of this computer and I can now tell you what I actually...
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There are a few kinds of 2-in-1s out there, and among them there’s this narrow niche of full-power Windows slates with 12-inchish screens and matching keyboard folios, a niche pioneered by the Microsoft Surfaces a few years ago. Unlike most other hybrids that are...
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There are many great ultraportable laptops out there these days, so when it comes to the premium segment each manufacturer tries to put their products on the map in some way. With the Swift 7 (also known as the Aspire Swift 7) Acer went...
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Last year I reviewed the Acer Predator 17 G9-791, which was Acer’s first attempt at a proper gaming laptop. I liked it, and buyers liked it as well, based on the high ratings and reviews posted on various online sources (an average of between...
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With the Zenbook Flip UX360UA Asus targets the popular segment of mid-level ultraportables with a 2-in-1 form factor, ruled in the last years by devices like the HP Spectre 13 x360, Lenovo Yoga 910 or the Samsung ATIV Book 9 Spin. Just like the...
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The Asus Zenbooks released in the last year and a half aimed mostly at the average consumer and had the excellent features to price ratio as their top selling point, so it’s been a while since we’ve actually seen a compact Zenbook that could...
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This article tells you what to expect from laptops built on Intel Core H platforms and Nvidia GTX 1060 Pascal graphics in terms of performance and features, as well as includes a detailed list of all the gaming laptops with Nvidia 1060 dedicated GPUs available...
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This article is a complete list of gaming laptops with Nvidia Pascal GTX 1070 and 1080 graphics chips, with details on some of their important particularities, prices and links towards more in-depth reviews that will take your through all their fine bits and potential quirks. If...
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Asus will upgrade their popular Zenbook UX305 series in the second half of 2016, and the updated model is rebranded as the Zenbook UX306 series. The Zenbook UX305 was well appreciated by reviewers and buyers for the fact it offered looks, performance, a decent...
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I’ve spent a few days with the Zenbook Flip UX360CA, one of the most popular ultraportable laptops with a convertible screen on websites like Amazon or BestBuy, and I’m going to tell you what I think about this device in the following paragraphs. Before...
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The Dell XPS 13 9350 is one of the most popular 13-inch ultraportables available out there. It’s been out for a while, Derek reviewed it here on the site and Doug told you how to tweak its performance and thermals. However, many of you...
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It’s been a while since Asus actually released completely new ultraportables. Their Skylake models to date were actually upgrades of Broadwell and even Haswell chassis, but that’s going to change in the second part of 2016 with the newly announced Zenbook 3 and the...
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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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I’ve bought the Dell XPS 13 back in January 2015 and I’ve been using it as my daily-driver notebook ever since. If you’ve read my initial review of the laptop (I suggest you check it out if you haven’t already, and then come back...
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Fanless laptops (completely silent) in 2024 – 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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