Microsoft jumps on the foldable bandwagon with impressive Surface Neo tablet, and Surface Duo phone
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Microsoft jumps on the foldable bandwagon with impressive Surface Neo tablet, and Surface Duo phone

Microsoft’s last foray into the world of smartphones didn’t pan out so well, but yesterday they not only got back into the smartphone game but also jumped on the foldable bandwagon announcing two of the most interesting tech products of the year. Surface Duo Finally embracing Android, Microsoft have announced the Surface Duo, a dual-screened…

Acer @ IFA – Laptop upgrades including the Predator Triton 500 with 300hz display and new Predator Thronos Air
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Acer @ IFA – Laptop upgrades including the Predator Triton 500 with 300hz display and new Predator Thronos Air

Today Acer was one of the first companies to hold a press event for IFA. They announced lots of new products, so many it is hard to cover them all in individual posts while away at the event! The below is an overview of the new launches. Highlights of the launch include the new Swift…

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx vs Intel Core i5-8250u – The Snapdragon falls short in benchmarks, but does it matter?
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx vs Intel Core i5-8250u – The Snapdragon falls short in benchmarks, but does it matter?

Windows on Arm has been slow to take off, Windows doesn’t naturally play nice with Arm microarchitecture, so things have to be rewritten or emulated. I reviewed the HP Envy X2 back in 2018 and generally had mixed feelings towards it. The always-on always-connected feature was a revelation, the battery life was phenomenal, and it…

Acer Predator Triton 900 Gaming Laptop Review
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Acer Predator Triton 900 Gaming Laptop Review

If the Acer Predator Triton 500 seems underpowered and generic to you, and money is no object, the Acer Predator Triton 900 could be an appealing prospect with its flagship specs and quirky design. The Triton 900 is among the growing number of enthusiast gaming products that throws caution and affordability to the wind. Manufacturers…

Budget Laptop Buyers Still Waiting for Crucial Upgrade to Processors

Budget Laptop Buyers Still Waiting for Crucial Upgrade to Processors

The recent launch of Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 2060 Super has been greeted with acclaim by reviewers, with the graphics card providing a boost to users looking to run demanding games on their laptop. While Nvidia’s new graphics card will improve mid- and upper-range laptops, the news will have little impact on those shopping for budget machines. Hard…

The Samsung Galaxy Book S with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx could be the best new ultraportable
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The Samsung Galaxy Book S with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx could be the best new ultraportable

Following last nights Samsung event everyone may be talking about the new Galaxy Note 10 series, but I’d argue that the new Galaxy Book S is the more exciting product. Unlike the Galaxy Book and Galaxy Book 2, this one is more of a traditional laptop with a permanent keyboard and clamshell design. What makes…

Acer Predator Triton 500 Gaming Laptop Review with Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060
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Acer Predator Triton 500 Gaming Laptop Review with Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060

Following on from the superb Acer Nitro 7, I have been sent the Acer Predator Triton 500, which is the next step up in terms of pricing and performance. I was actually expecting the new i7-9750H model which currently retails for £1,699.00 however I was sent the slightly older model which Scan still sell for…

Acer Nitro 7 review with Intel i7-9750H, GTX 1660Ti & 144Hz 1080p
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Acer Nitro 7 review with Intel i7-9750H, GTX 1660Ti & 144Hz 1080p

I have reviewed a lot of excellent laptops from Acer, but none have really tickled my fancy when it comes to laying out my own money. The premium ultraportables always look appealing but I would inevitably break one on a press trip. Similarly, I praised the Acer Nitro 5 last year for being the most…

Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 gets even better with larger 16:10 display, 10th Gen Intel Ice Lake CPU & WiFi 6
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Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 gets even better with larger 16:10 display, 10th Gen Intel Ice Lake CPU & WiFi 6

The Dell XPS 13 range of laptops is arguably the best ultra-portable range on the market, with the 2-in-1 being particularly suited to travelling and commuting. Along with the launch of Intel’s latest 10th generation Ice Lake processors, the XPS 13 7300-series 2-in-1 convertible has been updated with a choice of options ranging from the…

Dell m15 & m17 gaming laptops updated with  Intel’s 9th Gen CPU up to i9-9980HK
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Dell m15 & m17 gaming laptops updated with Intel’s 9th Gen CPU up to i9-9980HK

As part of the yearly update cycle, Dell is rolling out redesigned Alienware 15-inch m15 and 17-inch m17 laptops, which feature higher-performance components, better displays – including an optional OLED panel – new storage options, and other improvements. Both systems are based on Intel’s 9th Gen Core mobile processors (up to Core i9-9980HK) as well as NVIDIA’s…

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx performs Intel Core i5-8250U : Windows on ARM
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx performs Intel Core i5-8250U : Windows on ARM

When Qualcomm launched their first Windows and ARM devices, the performance was a little lacklustre as well as compatibility issue with 64-bit applications. I still use my HP Envy X2, and things have improved with Windows updates, but it is not good enough as a main laptop. The laptop used the Snapdragon 835 Mobile PC…

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