A dead laptop port usually turns into a replacement problem, not a repair problem. Framework Laptop 12 tries to turn it into a parts problem instead. I keep coming back to that distinction because the 12.2 inch convertible is less interesting as a new computer than it is as a test of whether repairability can […]
Is This Finally the Repairable Convertible Laptop to Keep? Read More
A 16 inch OLED laptop sounds like a desktop replacement until you remember that you still have to carry it. ASUS is pitching the Vivobook S16 S5608 as a large screen work machine that weighs about 1.6 kg, runs Windows 11 on a Snapdragon X processor, and can play FHD video for up to 30
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The GMKtec EVO-X1 Pro mini PC Pro costs $1,599.99 and ships with slower memory than the cheaper EVO-X1 below it. GMKtec pairs AMD’s 12-core Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 with 64GB of LPDDR5 at 6400MT/s, while the original EVO-X1 shipped 32GB of LPDDR5X at 7500MHz. Price: $1,599 Where to Buy: GMKTec So the buying case
This $1,599 Mini PC Doubles Your Memory, Then Slows It Down Read More
Dell’s new XPS 13 starts at $699.99 in the U.S., or $599 for eligible students, and pairs that entry price with a 13.4-inch 2.5K display, a 2.2-pound CNC aluminum chassis, and a 512 GB SSD. Touch is part of the deal only if you pick the Sky finish, because the Storm configuration costs the same
Pick the Wrong XPS 13 Color and You Lose the Touchscreen Read More
Two buyers, one laptop. Razer’s 2026 Blade 18 courts gamers chasing maximum frames and developers running local large language model inference on their own hardware, all on the same machine. The hardware behind that promise runs loud: up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU,
The New Razer Blade 18 Goes All In on Gaming and Local AI Read More
Lenovo has released the Legion R9000P, and the headline feature isn’t the processor or the graphics card. It’s the screen, which Lenovo and TCL CSOT say is the first laptop display built on TCL CSOT’s inkjet-printed OLED technology. The announcement went out on July 16, 2026, from Shenzhen, and framed the panel as the reason
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July is when the back-to-school shopping season really kicks off, and 2026 is no exception. Between Apple’s expected education promotion, Best Buy’s student deals hub, Dell’s extra 10% off for students, and Lenovo’s back-to-school sale, there are real savings to be found if you know where to look. We have rounded up the best laptop,
Back-to-School Tech Deals 2026: Laptops, Tablets, and Gear Read More
Mini PCs used to mean compromise. You gave up performance for the small footprint, or you paid a premium to avoid the trade-off. KAMRUI has been chipping away at that equation for a few years now, and their 2026 Hyper series shows how far things have come. The AK1 Plus sits at the most affordable
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The GMKtec G5S makes a compelling case that bigger isn’t always better. Launched in China at CNY 1,149 (about $169) but currently listed at $399 on Amazon in the US, this palm-sized Windows 11 Pro box proves you don’t need a tower, or even a full laptop, to get real work done. At 72×72×44.5mm, it
GMKtec G5S: A Palm-Sized Windows PC That Proves Small Desktops Still Make Sense Read More
The best AI laptop is still a laptop first. That sounds obvious until you shop the category and see how quickly the stickers take over: Copilot+ PC, Ryzen AI, Core Ultra, Snapdragon X, TOPS, NPU, on-device assistant, creator AI. Some of those labels help, and some mostly decorate a normal spec sheet. The useful test
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Buying a Windows laptop used to be mostly an Intel versus AMD decision. In 2026, it’s also a timing decision. Qualcomm, Intel, and AMD have all already launched next-generation chips this year: Snapdragon X2 Elite, Intel Core Ultra Series 3 (“Panther Lake”), and AMD Ryzen AI 400 (“Gorgon Point”) are shipping in new laptops right
Intel, AMD, or Snapdragon X Elite: Should You Buy Now, or Wait for the Next-Gen Chips? Read More
Samsung’s Galaxy Book6 Edge is now available in the U.S., and the interesting part isn’t another AI PC badge. It’s that Samsung is putting Qualcomm’s…
Samsung Galaxy Book6 Edge Brings Snapdragon X2 Elite to More Buyers Read More
Desktop towers are disappearing from home offices. We get it. Most people don’t need a 20-pound chassis to answer email, edit a spreadsheet, or stream 4K video. The right mini PC disappears behind a monitor and still leaves room for a coffee mug. Our goal: find the best mini PC 2026 buyers can get for
Quiet, Tiny, Capable: 5 Mini PCs for 2026 Home Offices Read More
ASUS used its Computex 2026 keynote to show a full ecosystem rather than a single flagship. Every category received an AI upgrade, from creator laptops down to a new tablet and a desktop tower that could pass for furniture. It was a broad presentation. Headlining the lineup are the ProArt P16 and P14, which become
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Mini PCs in 2026 finally do what desktop replacements have promised for years. A $499 box now comes with a Ryzen 7 chip, 32GB of DDR5 memory, and a 1TB NVMe drive, and it can fit behind your monitor. The hard part isn’t power anymore. It’s picking the right model for what you do. A
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Computex feels less like a trade show this year and more like a forced reckoning. Arm laptops, hybrid handhelds, and a heavy NVIDIA presence are about to collide in Taipei, and the silicon teased over the next two weeks could shape what your next ultrabook or gaming handheld actually looks like. The show opens Tuesday,
Computex 2026: What to Wait For Before You Buy a Laptop Read More
Alienware didn’t settle for a spec bump to mark its 30th birthday. The company overhauled the entire gaming laptop architecture for 2026, introducing three new machines that pair Intel’s latest Arrow Lake HX Plus processors with Nvidia’s full RTX 50-series GPU lineup inside a completely redesigned chassis. The Alienware 16X Aurora, Alienware 16 Area-51, and
Alienware’s 30th Birthday Laptops Look Nothing Like Before Read More
The budget mini PC market has been quietly taking over desk setups for years now, but finding one that actually delivers on its spec sheet without costing as much as a mid-range laptop has always been the real challenge. The KAMRUI Pinova P1 just made that search a lot easier. Amazon dropped the price to
Why This $330 Mini PC Outperforms Most Budget Desktops Read More
The first generation of Snapdragon X processors proved that ARM chips could run Windows laptops without feeling like a compromise. Solid battery life, quiet operation, and enough raw speed to handle everyday work without stuttering. The second generation isn’t interested in proving anything. It’s just posting numbers that make the competition look slow. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon
The Snapdragon X2 Just Made Intel and AMD Look Slow Read More
ARTICLE – Most laptop concepts shown at trade shows exist purely to generate press photos and social media clips. They look impressive behind glass, get a few hundred thousand views, and then quietly disappear from the product roadmap. Lenovo has been breaking that pattern with its ThinkBook line, turning recent concepts into confirmed products. The
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