Chromebooks are not particularly good as gaming platforms, but the evolution of cloud gaming has made it possible to play games almost anywhere, including on these laptops. With that in mind, Chromebook manufacturers like Acer, Lenovo and Asus have designed their first “gaming Chromebooks”. Unlike other laptops, “gaming Chromebooks” focus …
Read More »You can save up to £900 on an MSI laptop during Amazon Prime Day
It is officially Amazon Prime Day, making today a great time to shop around for new tech deals. MSI has gone all out for the occasion, slashing prices across its range of laptops, targeting everything from ultrabooks and general-purpose laptops to powerful portable gaming machines. The Amazon Prime deals on …
Read More »Xiaomi’s new 12T Pro packs a 200MP camera system and powerful SoC in an affordable package
Xiaomi has two fresh smartphones hitting the UK market this month – the new Xiaomi 12T and the 12T Pro. These are the company's new flagships for the international market, powered by a suite of new technologies, including a new imaging system for enhanced photos and videos. The Xiaomi 12T …
Read More »Gigabyte Aorus 15 XE4 Laptop Review (12700H + 3070 Ti)
This laptop just got a £450 price cut - should you buy it in mid-2022?
Read More »AMD Ryzen 7 6800U Review – with ASUS ZenBook S 13 OLED
We check out AMD's latest mobile chip in the ZenBook S 13 OLED laptop
Read More »Dell unveils the world’s first laptop with 480Hz display
Dell is expanding its Alienware line-up this summer with two impressive new laptops. The new Alienware m17 R5 and x17 R2 will be the first laptops in the world to feature a blazing-fast 480Hz display. The Alienware m17 R5 and x17 R2 are the first laptops featuring a 480Hz FullHD …
Read More »Razer launches Blade 14 Quartz Edition and new laptop skins
If you aren't a fan of the Razer Blade's stealthy black and green look, then you now have plenty of other options. Not only has Razer now launched the Blade 14 Quartz edition, but Razer has also announced a new range of skins for the Blade 14 laptop series, offering …
Read More »Roma is the world’s first development-oriented laptop using a RISC-V processor
We've seen plenty of gaming and creator-oriented laptops lately, but few that focus on developer needs. The Roma is looking to change that, acting as the world's first native RISC-V development laptops. The Roma platform will feature an undisclosed NPU/GPU to handle video and AI workloads and a security enclave …
Read More »MSI Crosshair 15 R6E Laptop Review (Core i7-12700H / RTX 3070)
We check out another laptop from MSI, which will set you back two grand
Read More »MSI Katana GF66 (i7-12700H / RTX 3060) Gaming Laptop Review
RTX 3060 and i7-12700H - for £1399?
Read More »MSI unveils new high-end gaming laptops with Intel 12th Gen HX processors
MSI is renewing its high-end laptop line-up with six new models powered by Intel's new 12th Gen Core HX laptop CPUs, SteelSeries mechanical keyboards and up to RTX 3080 Ti laptop graphics. Although, the CreatorPro X17 does offer the choice of an RTX A-series GPU instead. The Taiwanese company is …
Read More »Microsoft launches surprisingly affordable Surface Laptop Go 2
The Microsoft Go series of laptops have been well received so far. They might not reach pinnacle levels of performance in their respective form factors, but they usually offer a good experience for the price. With the Surface Laptop Go 2, Microsoft will look to continue that trend. With the …
Read More »Corsair unveils its first gaming laptop powered by AMD hardware
For years, Corsair has had a huge presence in the PC gaming market through hardware and peripherals. Now, the company is combining all of that expertise to produce its very first laptop, the Corsair Voyager. Today at Computex 2022, Corsair has unveiled the Voyager, a new laptop launching exclusively under …
Read More »Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16 Review (i7-12700H & RTX 3060)
It may not have the highest-end specs, but Leo is mighty impressed with this Lenovo laptop
Read More »Acer update its laptop line-up with OLED screens
Acer today announced a whole host of interesting and diverse gaming products. While much of the attention was drawn towards the company’s new glasses-free 3D display technology ‘SpatialLabs’, the hardware manufacturer also showed off a plethora of more standard – yet equally as exciting – laptops to suit your individual …
Read More »Acer is ushering in a new age of 3D with their latest gaming laptop
For decades, we have had a love-hate relationship with 3D. From its earliest iterations using blue and red lenses to the 3D TV boom of the late 2000s. Unfortunately, 3D’s cool factor was always outweighed by the inconvenience of needing to wear glasses, among other technological limitations. A decade on from the Nintendo 3DS, Acer is bringing the 3rd dimension back into gaming...
Read More »ASUS launches new ROG Strix Scar and ROG Flow gaming laptops
Just last week, ASUS launched its latest high-performance, creator and mainstream laptops, with a full range of new Zenbook and Vivobook models. Now, it is time to take a look at the gaming front, with Asus unveiling new ROG gaming laptops. Today during a virtual event, ASUS ROG announced two …
Read More »Asus unveils new Vivobook Pro and Vivobook S OLED laptops
Today during its ‘Pinnacle of Performance' event, ASUS announced an all-new range of Vivobook laptops. While these aren't aimed at the gaming market, the new Vivobook series does pack some high-end options, including a 120Hz OLED display, and RTX 30 graphics in some models. The new Vivobook line-up is split …
Read More »Asus announces new Zenbook family of laptops
Today during its ‘Pinnacle of Performance' digital event, ASUS launched an all-new line-up of laptops for 2022. We've already had a good look at the new Vivobook Pro and Vivobook S OLED laptops, so now it is time to turn our attention to the latest Zenbook models. The Asus Zenbook …
Read More »Does Razer owe you £200?
As Leo was wrapping up his Razer Blade 15 review this weekend, something peculiar was noticed. For some reason, the laptop was being sold at £200 more on Razer's own website compared to UK retail. We pointed this out to Razer, who then corrected the pricing, but were disappointed to learn that there will be no refunds for anyone that paid the original price...
Read More »Razer launches world’s first gaming laptop with a 240Hz OLED display
Razer is upping the ante for laptop displays this month. This week, the Razer Blade 15 has been updated, adding the world's first 240Hz QHD OLED laptop display. Aside from the impressive display, the laptop also comes equipped with an Intel Core i9-12900H and an Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti. Unlike …
Read More »Razer and Lambda team up for ‘Tensorbook’ portable workstation
Razer has been a key player in the high-end laptop market for years now, with each Razer Blade offering great performance for gaming and professional tasks. Now, Razer is looking to tackle a new market – workstations. Teaming up with deep learning specialists, Lambda, Razer has created the “world's most …
Read More »Interview: Robert Hallock on Why AMD’s Efficiency Wins
We got the chance to speak to AMD's Director of Technical Marketing on a variety of topics relating to the recently launched Ryzen 6000 Mobile Series of processors. Robert Hallock discusses the advantages for AMD's high-performance core design versus Intel's hybrid architecture, power efficiency, and there's discussion on the advantages brought about by RDNA 2 graphics...
Read More »MSI GE76 Raider (2022) – Holy Smoke It’s Fast
We check out the latest GE76 Raider from MSI, priced at over £4000
Read More »ASUS ROG Flow Z13 & XG Mobile RTX 3080 Review
It's not really a laptop - it's a gaming tablet. And it can connect to external RTX 3080 graphics
Read More »ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 Review – AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS & RX 6800S
ASUS has nailed it with the new Zephyrus G14, powered by AMD hardware
Read More »Nokia will soon enter the laptop market with the PureBook Pro
Mostly known for creating some of the most durable phones ever made, Nokia will soon debut in the laptop market. The company's first laptop will be the PureBook Pro, featuring a sleek design, an Intel 12th Gen Core i3 processor and an accessible price tag. Although these laptops are branded …
Read More »Intel expands range of 12th Gen Core Mobile processors
For months now, we've seen countless leaks and rumours around Intel's upcoming 12th Gen Core Mobile processors. We got a good look at some of these processors already during CES 2022, but now, Intel is launching its full stack, including the new U-series CPUs for low-power thin and light portable PCs.
Read More »Colorful launches X15 XS gaming laptops with Intel 12th Gen and RTX 3050 Ti
With new CPUs and GPUs coming from major manufacturers, we are seeing a lot of new laptops launching this month. One of those laptops is none other than the Colorful X15 XS gaming laptop, equipped with Intel 12th Gen processors and RTX 30 graphics. The Colorful X15 XS gaming laptop …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 6000 Mobile ‘Rembrandt’ Launches – Zen 3+, RDNA2, DDR5
Laptops powered by the new Zen 3+ ‘Rembrandt’ AMD Ryzen 6000 Mobile series processors have released today, marking the introduction of RDNA2 iGPUs, TSMC’s 6nm process node, and DDR5 memory to the world of AMD-based notebooks...
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