Welcome to the Laptops and Notebooks category of our blog, where we unpack the vast and varied world of portable computing. As more of us find ourselves untethered from traditional workspaces, the need for reliable, powerful, and flexible computing solutions has never been greater. From powerhouse gaming laptops to lightweight Chromebooks, this category aims to guide you through the intricate maze of options available.
Relevant Brands: Dell, HP, Apple, Lenovo, ASUS
Laptops have become the cornerstone of modern productivity and entertainment. Whether it’s a workhorse like Dell’s XPS series or Apple’s premium MacBook lineup, we explore the strengths and weaknesses of each brand, helping you make an educated decision for your specific needs.
Relevant Brands: Microsoft, Lenovo, HP, Dell
When you can’t decide between a tablet and a laptop, why not have both? Convertible laptops, also known as 2-in-1s, offer unparalleled versatility. Whether it’s Microsoft’s Surface Book, Lenovo’s Yoga series, or Dell’s Inspiron convertibles, we dissect what makes each offering unique.
Relevant Brands: Alienware, ASUS ROG, Razer, MSI
For the gamers, performance is king. High refresh rates, powerful GPUs, and rapid response times are just the tip of the iceberg. Brands like Alienware and ASUS ROG have redefined what portable gaming can be, and we’re here to break down each machine’s capabilities for you.
Relevant Brands: Apple, Microsoft, Dell, LG
The trend towards lighter, thinner, and more efficient laptops continues to surge. Apple’s MacBook Air, Microsoft’s Surface Laptop, and Dell’s XPS 13 have set new benchmarks for what ultraportable laptops can offer. Whether you’re a jet-setting professional or a student on the go, we evaluate the best ultraportables for you.
Relevant Brands: Google, Samsung, Acer, ASUS
Simplicity and speed are the hallmarks of a good Chromebook. Ideal for those whose needs are predominantly web-based, these machines offer a streamlined OS and often come at a more accessible price point. Brands like Google, Samsung, and Acer lead the way, and we dissect how each fares in real-world use.
So whether you’re in the market for a portable powerhouse or a compact companion, this category offers you a comprehensive guide to navigate through your laptop and notebook options. We aim to provide you with unbiased, data-driven insights, ensuring you’re well-informed to make the perfect choice for your computing lifestyle. Happy hunting!
It has been around three years since I have done a Chromebook review and since then the OS has come a long way. Primarily the ability to install Android apps exponentially improved the functionality of the devices, allowing them to sit nicely between Windows laptops and Android tablets while staying (mostly) affordable. Chromebooks don’t get…
Recently StarTech.com released two new USB-C multiport adapters to maximise productivity for business professionals on the road or in the boardroom. While I am rarely in a boardroom, I have been using both of these devices for the past few weeks. With USB-C we now finally have viable options to use laptops as a proper…
During the Next@Acer event in NYC, Acer was annoyingly coy about the specification of their refreshed Acer Nitro 7 & Nitro 5 laptops. While these may not be as exciting as the Predator line-up, the AMD-based Nitro 5 is one of the most affordable gaming laptops on the market. The official press release states: Both…
A Twitter user named momomo_us has leaked what appears to be some genuine and detailed slides about the up and coming Core i7-9750H mobility flagship CPU as well as the NVIDIA GTX 1650 Ti and GTX 1650 mobile graphics chips. The slides show a performance improvement of 28% over the last generation i7-8750H processor using…
The GPD Win 2 is a realtively unknown Windows based handheld console. It is quite niche but popular enough for the company to have released multiple versions of it. The GPD Win 2 is a handheld gaming computer with a thumb keyboard, game controller buttons, and clamshell design that lets you fold the device up…
Acer will hold their annual next@acer event in New York on the 11th of April where it has been leaked they will be the first company to launch GeForce GTX 1660 Ti and GTX 1650 based Nitro notebooks. The information comes from videocardz.com via a presentation slide shown to partners. The slide lists down two…
For many laptops, there are only a couple of things you can do to upgrade the hardware, upgrade the RAM and the storage. There are exceptions of course, there is the Alienware Area-51m which can be upgraded like a normal PC, or quite a lot of ultra portables has RAM soldered to the motherboard. With…
With the launch of the Nvidia RTX series, all major laptop companies have refreshed their gaming options. Thanks to the Max Q design we now have the option to have both ultra-light and ultra-powerful laptops that can realistically replace a gaming desktop, if you have deep enough pockets. Sitting at the top of the pack…
Huawei today has announced a refresh for their laptop lineup. It is somewhat over-eclipsed by the up and coming phone announcement but the new laptops offer flagship specs with innovative features. The announcement included three laptops including the flagship Huawei Matebook X Pro and then also Matebook 14 and 13 models. Each laptop has been…
Intel has not officially announced the 9th generation of their laptop CPUs yet the basic details of these updated chips have been released. The information for these CPUs come from listings for export compliance. The new processors will be featuring the same 14nm++ node as used by the desktop variants while offering higher cores and…
Following the release of the updated Alienware m15 and m17 models, Dell has also announced the refreshed G5 and G7 line-up. I recently reviewed the Dell G5 with a GTX 1060 and found it to be one of the best value gaming laptops on the market, I suspect this year’s model will continue to be…
One of the issues with laptops is the very limited upgrade options, at best you can typically upgrade the RAM and storage. This is particularly off-putting for high-end gaming laptops which can cost thousands. Then there is the fact that a laptop can never achieve quite the same performance as a desktop. Dell aims to…
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