Acer Chromebook 314 review: a breath of fresh air, or the perfect laptop for non-IT
The Acer Chromebook 314 demonstrates that Windows OS is absolutely unnecessary for the majority of the population: a comfortable laptop that delivers a great user experience with an extremely low entry threshold is all that is needed for the consumer. The most simple and reliable software does its job and we are ready to share […]
Not a competitor to Apple and Intel: Qualcomm is cheating with Snapdragon X chip tests — insiders say manufacturers didn’t achieve the results
Qualcomm accused of misleading test results of new processors for Windows laptops Snapdragon X Elite and Plus. These chips are positioned as the first potentially competitive Windows on Arm processors compared to Apple, Intel, and AMD products. However, the website SemiAccurate claims that Qualcomm and its partners did not actually achieve the test…
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus «processor» in Geekbench 6 in Microsoft Surface Pro 10 laptop
The Snapdragon X Elite processor will not be the only one in Qualcomm’s new lineup for computers. One of these chips may be the Snapdragon X Plus, a laptop with which recently appeared in Geekbench 6. As reported by Windows Latesthe will receive a laptop Microsoft Surface Pro 10which will also have a Snapdragon X Elite variant. It is also…
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 review: eSports champion with Intel Core i7-14650HX
For a good gaming laptop, the processor has always been more important than the graphics card, and the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is a clear example of this. Fans of technical specifications on paper may think that this model has a clear performance skew in favor of the CPU, but real-world tests confirm that […]
MacBook Pro and iMac will be the first to switch to Apple’s M4 series chips, they will appear at the end of 2024 – Mark Gurman
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported that the first Apple Macs with M4 series chips will be released later this year, with additional models to follow next year. In his Power On newsletter, Gurman shared a specific roadmap that describes the sequence of these new Macs.
HP 255 G10 review: a balanced laptop for a student, or a new office standard
Maximum features for minimum money — this is the motto that guided the engineers who created the HP 255 G10. This laptop won’t appeal to demanding image enthusiasts or modern gamers, but it fully meets the needs of the vast majority of the population. In addition to its balanced characteristics, the hero of the review […]
Apple to release iMac, MacBook Pro and Mac mini with M4 processors and AI features this year — Mark Gurman
Mark Gurman of Bloomberg reports that Apple, in an effort to boost low computer sales, is preparing to update its entire line of Mac computers and laptops with a new generation of its own processors designed with an emphasis on artificial intelligence.
The global PC and laptop market has returned to growth after a two-year decline. The leader is still Lenovo
PC market, as expectedlast quarter returned to growth after a two-year decline, as evidenced by reports from leading analytical agencies IDC and Canalys: in the first quarter of 2024, about 60 million computers were sold worldwide (1.5% more than a year ago).
Gigabyte Aorus 16X and G6X — 16-inch gaming laptops with AI starting at UAH 53 thousand launched in Ukraine
Gigabyte Ukraine has announced the launch of G6X and Aorus 16X gaming laptops — these are 16-inch modifications of the 2024 model year that boast not only modern «hardware» but also AI Nexus and AI Boost software optimizations based on artificial intelligence.
Razer Blade 18 gaming monster for $4799 — the laptop received Intel Core 9-14900HX, NVIDIA RTX 4090 and Thunderbolt 5
Razer has released the Blade 18 gaming laptop equipped with the most powerful mobile processor and graphics card: Intel Core 9-14900HX and NVIDIA RTX 4090. Their work in games can be evaluated on an 18″ UHD+ display with a refresh rate of 200 Hz. The company claims that the Razer Blade 18 is the first laptop in the world to receive the…
The SSD in M2 MacBook Pro was so full that it would not allow deleting data – only a complete wipe helped
Apple Mac expert and journalist Glenn Fleischman wrote about an incomprehensible problem one of his children encountered after trying to download a game from Steam on a MacBook Pro with an M2 chip and an almost full SSD. The drive would not delete unnecessary data. At the same time, various attempts to free up space on the drive failed. Eventually,…
Most Windows games should «just work» on future laptops with Snapdragon ─ Qualcomm processors
During the Game Developers Conference, Qualcomm informed game developers that their games should already run on the wave of upcoming Windows laptops based on Snapdragon chips. To launch games, there will be no need to port games to the Qualcomm platform.
Microsoft releases Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 starting at $1200 and Surface Pro Keyboard with improved keys
Microsoft has introduced new Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 devices. They have the same design as the previous models, but now have artificial intelligence features thanks to the new Intel Core Ultra processors. These new devices are designed for business use. Surface Pro 10 and Laptop 6 are equipped with a new Copilot key
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and 18 with 14th-generation Core chips are available in Ukraine at a price starting at UAH 79 thousand
Acer has announced the availability in Ukraine of new Helios Neo series laptops equipped with 14th generation Intel Core processors. The updated lineup now includes not only the Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16-72) with a 16-inch screen, but also the Predator Helios Neo 18 (PHN18-71) with 18-inch screens, which are positioned as a full-fledged…
Acer Aspire 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition 3D laptop goes on sale in Ukraine at a price starting at UAH 82.1 thousand
Acer has announced the launch of the new Aspire 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition laptop in Ukraine. This system is aimed at content creators and gamers. It allows viewing 3D content without using glasses or other additional devices.
New MacBook Air on M3 in Ukraine — 53 499₴ for 13-inch 8/256 GB
Ukrainian retailers have opened pre-orders for the latest processor-based MacBook Air M3 (previously received it MacBook Pro), which revealed the prices in hryvnia and the date of the start of sales in Ukraine. We are talking about the official sales of Apple’s new ultra-compact laptops.
Acer Nitro 16 review: an almost exemplary gaming laptop based on AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS and NVIDIA RTX 4060
A classic, high-performance laptop for gamers, the Acer Nitro 16 AN16-41 (AN16-41-R86T) pleasantly surprised us not only with its gaming capabilities, but also with its battery life and good IPS display. Of course, there were a few serious compromises, which we will discuss in this detailed review. We tested the laptop in work programs, synthetic…
Apple is working on a 20-inch MacBook with a folding screen – Ming-Chi Kuo
According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is planning to release a 20-inch MacBook laptop with a folding screen. This will happen in about 3 years.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) gaming laptop in Ukraine costs from UAH 90 thousand. With OLED display and Core Ultra 9 185H – from 125 thousand UAH
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has announced the launch of a relatively thin and light gaming laptop ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) in Ukraine. The device has a new aluminum body and Slash Lighting matrix backlight on the lid. It looks like a diagonally running ribbon and demonstrates customizable animated effects
Apple has stopped selling MacBook Air (M1) 2020 — the first Mac on Apple silicon
Along with the announcement of new models MacBook Air with M3 chip Apple has stopped selling the MacBook Air version with the M1 processor. This laptop was released in November 2020 as the first Mac based on Apple silicon.
Apple will cancel its spring event and limit itself to online announcements of new iPad and MacBook Air – Mark Gurman
Apple is expected to release several updated models of its devices in the near future, including the iPad Pro and iPad Air tablets, as well as the MacBook Air laptop with the M3 processor. However, it turns out that the company does not seem to be planning to hold a big spring event for announcements. This was reported by Apple expert Mark Gurman.
Musk blasts Microsoft because he couldn’t skip account creation during Windows 11 setup
When setting up Windows 11, you usually need to sign in with a Microsoft account — some users are unhappy with this requirement, and now they Elon Musk joined the company.
Lenovo Legion Slim 7 review: MacBook in the world of gaming laptops
A slim, elegant, well-built, quiet, and beautiful gaming laptop sounds fantastic, but let’s take the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 as an example to see if it’s possible. Of course, the slim design has brought serious compromises, so let’s talk not only about the advantages of the device, but also about the main problems. We tested…
Lenovo laptop concept with a transparent screen and touch instead keyboard resurfaces ahead MWC 2024
No one is surprised by laptops with flexible screens that fold in half or stretch, so Lenovo, searching for new ideas, has imagined a futuristic mobile PC with a transparent display and a massive touchpad instead of a traditional keyboard. The images of the potential novelty, which is currently only a concept, are as follows, shared by famous…