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Toshiba Kirabook (2015) review: A premium laptop with a few non-premium quirks

Feb 16, 2021 | Tech News

The Kirabook series from Toshiba was originally one of the only laptops to compete directly with Apple’s Retina display MacBook Pro series. It featured a highly polished design, fast processors and a better-than-HD display. The original Kirabook was in fact one of the first Windows laptops we reviewed with a display resolution higher than 1,920×1,080. […]

Asus ROG GX700 is a water-cooled gaming laptop with primo graphics power (hands-on)

Feb 16, 2021 | Tech News

Every year, gaming laptops get more powerful — but never powerful enough to satisfy the demands of the most discerning gamers. Even the most muscular mobile graphics processors can’t play the newest games on the highest levels of detail on 4K monitors. So...

Acer Spin 5 packs a stylus, versatile design and competitive price

Feb 16, 2021 | Tech News

The Acer Spin 5 is an excellent laptop for its price. Starting at $700, the convertible 2-in-1 notebook overflows with useful features including a modern build, stylus pen, HD touchscreen, long-lasting battery and healthy range of ports.For everything that it offers,...

Asus Zenbook UX301 review: Asus gives the Zenbook UX301 a higher-res touch screen

Feb 16, 2021 | Tech News

A few years ago, nearly every PC maker had its own version of the idea ultrabook (some would call them MacBook Air clones), with a slim body, low-voltage CPU, 13-inch screen, and a premium price. In 2014, the nearly identical laptop everyone needs to have is a...

A great gaming laptop you’ve probably never considered

Feb 16, 2021 | Tech News

Sarah Tew/CNET Maingear’s not a household name for laptop buyers; it’s better known for its custom-built desktops and comfy gaming chairs. And like other custom builders such as Origin PC, it traditionally uses some third-party chassis for its limited line...

Acer V 17 Nitro Release Date, Price, Specs and Preview

Feb 16, 2021 | Tech News

Acer is the latest company to release a series of slim, sharp-looking gaming laptops, with its recent Nitro line joining tasty machines such as the HP Omen and Lenovo Y50 . Many of these systems have been very similar, with identical CPUs and graphics cards, so...