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Razer Blade 15 (2020) review: 300Hz for the win

The Razer Blade has inspired hordes of imitators. The 2020 model adds better performance and slight design tweaks, but does it still stand out from the pack?
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Asus ROG Strix G15 review: The gaming laptop that glows

The ROG Strix G15's glowing footprint makes it stands out, as does its affordable 144Hz refresh rate. Is this the budget gaming laptop to buy?
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OK, maybe thin bezel laptops were a bad idea after all

I have been complaining about the size of laptop bezels for years. But in 2021, thick bezels might be the new laptop design trend to look out for.
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This is the Microsoft Surface Laptop 4, now with 8-core AMD Ryzen processors

Microsoft's new Surface Laptop 4 looks similar on the exterior, but the new AMD processors and improved battery life make it a worthy upgrade.
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Google Pixelbook Go review: The Chromebook you should buy

The original Pixelbook was beautiful, but a bit too expensive. The new Pixelbook Go takes a different approach. It starts at a more affordable $649, without sacrificing build quality or performance. Is this the first Google Chromebook that's actually worth buying?
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 review: A beautiful miss

The Surface Laptop 3 now comes in a 15-inch model, which looks quite similar to what you get with the 13-inch version. But new here is a new all-aluminum finish and a custom AMD Ryzen processor. Can Microsoft's new clamshell compete with laptops like the Dell XPS 15 and MacBook Pro 16?
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Alienware’s new m15 R5 includes Ryzen 5000 chips and 1440p 240Hz display

Dell is bringing upgrades to its Alienware m15 and G15 gaming laptops in the form of AMD Ryzen processors, and keyboard and design updates.
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Intel’s 14nm node is finally dead, and we can all breathe a sigh of relief

The transition to 10nm has taken Intel seven years. But with 14nm behind them, the road ahead is finally clear.
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Microsoft brings muted tabs, quick sharing in new Windows 10 Insider Preview Build

The new Windows 10 Insider Preview Build brings us a way to mute tabs in Microsoft Edge, as well as quickly share content.
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AMD is still getting shortchanged by laptop brands

HP has announced AMD variants of its new Envy x360 15 laptops. The problem? They don't come with all the same premium features as their Intel counterparts.
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Intel Rocket Lake: Everything you need to know about the 11th-gen processors

Rocket Lake will be the successor to Intel's Comet Lake CPUs, and they're arriving soon. Here's everything we know about them and what improvements to expect.
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Cherry and Alienware team to create the first laptop with MX mechanical switches

Years in the making, Cherry and Alienware have announced a new ultra-low-profile mechanical switch, making its debut in the Alienare m15 and m17 R4.
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AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT review: Get it while it’s hot

AMD's latest graphics card, the RX 6700 XT, just might be the best reason to leave Nvidia so far.
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Intel unveils final specs and pricing for its new 11th-gen Rocket Lake-S chips

The official specs and pricing details for Intel's new Rocket Lake-S chips have finally landed, including information on the new overclocking features.
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EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Black graphics card review: $329 well spent

Supply issues aside, Nvidia has yet another midrange hit on its hands. Whether it's in gaming or creative applications, the RTX 3060 impresses.
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Lenovo’s sweeping ThinkPad refresh finally includes laptops with 1080p webcams

Lenovo has rolled out a comprehensive update to its X, T, and L series of ThinkPads laptops, including some that offer 1080p webcams and 16:10 displays.
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4 reasons why Vaio’s comeback laptop is a celebration of the brand’s weirdness

Vaio laptops are back. Sort of. The Vaio Z might not gain back the popularity the brand enjoyed in the 1990s, but here's why it's interesting in its own right.
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Pixelbook vs. MacBook Pro

In this Pixelbook vs. MacBook Pro battle, we compared these two premium laptops in terms of design and performance so you can make the best purchasing decision.
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Microsoft invented the 2-in-1, but Apple’s new iPad Pro will perfect it

Apple's new iPad Pro brings touchpad support, making it more productive. With the Surface Pro continuing to struggle as a tablet, is the iPad the best 2-in-1?
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Microsoft launches new sub-$300 laptops to fight Chromebooks for the classroom

Microsoft has announced a series of new and extremely cheap Windows 10 laptops for classrooms.
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The 5 most exciting laptop trends from CES 2021

CES 2021 was a huge year for laptops. From saying goodbye to 16:9 to radical new form factors, these are the five biggest trends coming out of CES.
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HDMI 2.1 could reinvent PC gaming, and all gaming laptops should have it

HDMI 2.1 made a big splash at CES 2021. It just might help overcome the barrier that has existed between PC and console gaming since the beginning.
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The most exciting PC gaming trends from CES 2021

From experimental new gaming laptops to HDMI 2.1 monitors, PC gaming had a huge show at CES 2021.
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The best new gaming laptops of CES 2021

Powered by the latest hardware from Intel, Nvidia, and AMD, CES 2021 has been a huge show so far for new gaming laptops.
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The best monitors of CES 2021: HDMI 2.1, OLED, and more

Whether it's gaming monitors or massive ultrawide work displays, these are the best monitors announced at CES 2021.
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High-end gaming laptops are finally switching to AMD, and it’s Intel’s fault

At CES 2021, high-performance gaming laptops are finally switching over to AMD, bringing the most powerful graphics to Ryzen systems for the first time.
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The MSI GE76 Raider is the only gaming laptop with a 1080p webcam and Wi-Fi 6E

MSI's latest 17-inch gaming laptop features two highly sought-after features that you might not expect on laptop like this: A 1080p webcam and Wi-Fi 6E.
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HP’s Elite Wireless Earbuds are made for remote work collaboration

At CES 2021, HP has announced its first attempt at wireless earbuds, the Elite Wireless Earbuds. These are designed specifically for remote work collaboration.
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MSI brought the only laptop with a 1080p webcam to CES, and I’m mad

I thought CES 2021 would introduce us to dozens of new laptops with 1080p webcams to help remote workers. I was wrong. Very wrong.
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Asus pairs the portable ROG Flow X13 2-in-1 with a miniature XG Mobile eGPU

Asus brought an entirely new concept for a gaming laptop to CES 2021 this year, combining an ultra-thin 2-in-1 with a highly portable external GPU.
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The Razer Blade 15 now has options for G-Sync 1440p or 360Hz 1080p screens

At CES 2021, Razer has announced display and graphics updates to its popular Razer Blade 15 gaming laptops, including a 1440p model with G-Sync.
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Finally, high refresh rates aren’t only for gaming laptops anymore

High refresh rates have been the province of gaming, but Lenovo has finally announced a pair of non-gaming laptops that have a refresh rate that breaches 60Hz.
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The Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE is the first 4K 120Hz gaming laptop

At CES 2021, Asus has updated its most unique gaming laptop, the ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE, with a 4K 120Hz panel, the first of its kind.
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RTX 30-series laptops.

Nvidia says the RTX 3060 is 30% faster than the Playstation 5

Nvidia has announced the RTX 30-series mobile graphics cards, boasting some impressive performance claims against the competition.
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