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This year Derek covered the entire range of Lenovo Legion laptops in several in-depth reviews, but I finally got my hands on a couple of these Legions and I’ll pitch in with a couple of thoughts and performance tests on two mid-range configurations that...
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This here is the late-2021 update of the Acer ConceptD 3, a portable full-size performance laptop targeted at creators on a middling budget. It offers a 16-ich 16:10 display, powerful Intel processors, and mid-tier Nvidia RTX graphics, in a premium feeling chassis. Much like...
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While the 2021 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has been available for a few weeks in some regions, it has yet to come in stores in this part of Europe, so I had to wait to spend some time with a final product before I...
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Having reviewed the AMD-based 2021 Acer Nitro 5 earlier in the year, I was curious to give the newer Intel-based model a spin and see how the two compare, in the same way I did with the rivaling TUF Gaming series from Asus. Acer...
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The 2021 Asus ROG Zephyrus S17 GX703 truly sparked my interest when I first found out about it, so I’ve been eager to spend time with it and dig out if it meets my expectations in real use. The proposition here is a 17-inch...
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This here is the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro, also known as the IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro in some markets. Lenovo offers this laptop in a multitude of variants that differ from region to region, to the point that it can get confusing for...
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The TUF Gaming is Asus’s most affordable lineup of gaming and performance laptops, and because of the excellent specs and competitive pricing, one of the most popular laptops on the market. Over the years, we’ve reviewed multiple versions of the TUF Gaming series, including...
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I’ve spent the last few weeks with this version of the Asus ROG Strix G17 gaming laptop, in a mid-tier configuration based on a Ryzen 7 5800H processor and an RTX 3070 Laptop 115+W dGPU. This combo makes a lot of sense on a...
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In case I haven’t reviewed enough Lenovo Legion laptops for you all, I thought I’d go for one more. Actually, I found a deal on a 17” AMD-based 2021 Legion 5 model that I just couldn’t pass upon. On paper, this looks very similar...
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So I’m still looking for that laptop to replace the one my wife dropped. After trying the Dell Inspiron 5155 first, my next target was the Lenovo Legion 5, which I found a good deal on at Amazon. The reason I chose this one...
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Now that I’m done reviewing the Razer Blade 14, it’s a warm welcome to come back to the Razer Blade 15. I really did like Razer’s new AMD 14” model a lot. But one of the things I think I missed was the 15”...
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There’s a big market for ultraportables with an affordable price tag, sleek looks, fast hardware, and a decent screen, and the Acer Swift 3 is one of the better budget devices that checks all these boxes. We’ve spent time with it and we’re going...
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The Asus Vivobook Pro lineup of mid-range laptops includes both portable 14-inch models and full-size variants with 16-inch 16:10 displays. Having discussed the Vivobook Pro 14X in a previous article, in this review we’re looking at the Asus Vivobook Pro 16X series. Asus offers...
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For the last two weeks, I got to spend more time with a final version of the Asus Zenbook 14X and gathered my thoughts and impressions on this ultrabook down below. I’ve already covered the AMD variant of the ZenBook 14x in a preview...
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While shopping for a new laptop for my wife, I came across a good deal for a Dell Inspiron 15 5515. Since she broke her current laptop, I’m opting for something more on a budget in case it happens again. I actually was pretty...
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Derek got busy this year with most of the available Lenovo Legion laptops currently in stores, but I wanted to chime in with my own thoughts on the somewhat different Legion Slim 7 series. That’s why a few weeks ago I picked one on...
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The ROG Scar 17 is one of the most popular full-size uncompromised performance/gaming laptops you can find in stores, and as of 2021, ASUS’s most powerful gaming notebook. We’ve reviewed and appreciated the 2020 Scar 17, but complained about the hot thermals and high...
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Earlier in the year, Acer released the Swift X series of mid-range portable laptops with powerful specs, and the 14-inch model (which I reviewed in this article) ended up being very popular in its class, as one of the best-value all-purpose laptops that you...
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The ZenBook 14 UM425 series has been one of the most popular ZenBook series available in stores in the last year or so, as ultrabooks that marry premium design lines and features with the power and versatility of the AMD Ryzen U hardware platforms....
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You might have already read my Lenovo Legion 7i article, which includes the top-specced Intel Core i9 CPU paired with the RTX 3080 graphics chip. But what about the AMD Ryzen version of the Legion 7? Well, I got my hands on one and...
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With all the other notebooks launched this year, our review of the 2021 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 got delayed, so I decided to wait a few more months in order to test the finalized and mature versions of this laptop, with the proper software,...
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Last year I bought a Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14 on a great deal, curious about what the AMD Ryzen U hardware could deliver in an affordable and portable package. I ended up returning that laptop after a little bit, because I couldn’t get used...
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The Predator Helios 500 is the most powerful gaming laptop that Acer offer as of the second part of 2021, and a recent update of the previous Helios 500 generation we tested in 2019. This is a full-size 17-inch laptop built on the highest-end...
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It’s been a while since I reviewed an actual ultrabook, so I was excited to get some loaner units from Lenovo and try them out. In this review, I’ll be covering the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x – one of Lenovo’s current ultraportable solutions for business...
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I’ve been using the Acer Swift X 14 for the last two weeks and I’m sharing my thoughts on it in this article. This laptop has been available for a few months now, and many reviewers/publications have crowned it the best-value 14-inch laptop of...
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Earlier this year we’ve reviewed the redesigned 2020 ZenBook 14 UX425JA series, a brand-new product at the time and a step-up from the previous Asus ZenBook 14 generations. Several months later in late-2020, Asus now offer the ZenBook 14 UX425EA models in their line-up,...
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Asus offers some of the most affordable gaming laptops on the market as part of their TUF Gaming series, and in this review article, we’re talking about the TUF Gaming FX505 update. The FX505 line is available in a few different configurations, both with...
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Next on my review list is the Razer Blade 14 – something I’ve been anticipating for at least a couple of months now. Ever since I heard that rumor there was going to be a Razer Blade with Ryzen, I was immediately intrigued. And...
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I certainly consider myself an early adopter when it comes to tech. I’m frequently running beta programs and crowdfunding new ideas. That’s why when I saw the world’s first Ryzen handheld, the Aya Neo, I didn’t hesitate to put in a bid and get...
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I’ve been using several variants of the Asus ROG Zephyrus S17 for more than a month now, and after publishing our review of the higher-specced variant with the i9 processor and RTX 3080 graphics, we’re going to discuss the more affordable and overall better...
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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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