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ReviewsLaptops2-in-1sI Fell in Love With the Asus ROG Flow X13, and Then It Broke My Heart
I never heard of a 2-in-1 gaming laptop prior to CES 2021. Did one even exist? Convertible laptops and gaming laptops are two incredibly different things with unique thermal and performance needs—not to mention they are designed for two different consumer bases. But it looks like we’ve finally shrunken GPUs small enough and gotten CPUs … Continued
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ReviewsLaptops2-in-1sLenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold Review: Standing at a Crossroads
Right now the laptop industry is at a crossroads. Traditional clamshells aren’t going anywhere anytime soon (for good reason), and over the last decade convertible machines like Microsoft’s Surfaces, Apple’s iPad Pros, Lenovo’s Yogas, and others have helped address the needs of people who need flexible computers that are good on the road. But as … Continued
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ReviewsLaptops2-in-1sMicrosoft Surface Book 3 Review: Big Specs, Big Price
Aside from a couple USB port changes, you might not be able to tell the difference between Microsoft’s latest Surface Book and its past iterations. They look nearly identical side-by-side. Same keyboard layout. Chassis color. The screen/tablet portion still disconnects from the base. Even the clamshell hinge still has that accordion-look to it. What mainly … Continued
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ReviewsLaptops2-in-1sLenovo’s Yoga C740 Is a Damn Good Laptop for Under $1,000
It is a sad fact that 2-in-1s exist despite the fact that they’re never exceptional at being both a laptop and a tablet. Maybe it was a bad experience with a tablet that turned me off to the idea, not to mention I hate typing on anything but an actual keyboard. I have a gaming … Continued
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ReviewsLaptops2-in-1sThis New HP Laptop Is a Pretty (and Potent) Little Package
The previous iteration of HP’s premium convertibles did nearly everything right. They had an eye-catching design, a wide range of components, solid build, you name it. But sadly, those highlights were often drowned out by a clunky touchpad experience that left people feeling frustrated. But now, HP has returned to fix the Spectre’s lingering issues … Continued
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ReviewsLaptops2-in-1sMicrosoft’s Surface Pro X Goes Full Batman
From the moment I opened up the Surface Pro X, I got the sense that Microsoft had entered a new chapter for its homegrown hardware. Gone are the huge bezels and hard edges found on the company’s previous detachables, and in their place you something that’s sleek and sophisticated, unlike anything Microsoft has made before. … Continued
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ReviewsLaptops2-in-1sWhy HP’s $4,500 Workstation Laptop Is Such a Beautiful Beast
Laptops have seen tremendous improvements in performance over the last few years, but for a professional animator and creative video producer like myself, they’re rarely if ever as powerful as the desktops companies equip me with. Yet after five months with the HP Zbook x360 G5 Studio, I feel comfortable saying laptops have finally arrived … Continued
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ReviewsLaptops2-in-1sHP Spectre x360 15 Review: A Slick Laptop That’s Nearly Ruined by One Stupid Mistake
The HP Spectre x360 15-inch laptop is a lovely machine. It’s attractively designed, powerful enough for most big tasks, and features a new 15.6-inch OLED display that will make your eyes weep with joy. Too bad HP put a terrible trackpad on the thing. While HP launched the laptop earlier this spring, the device I … Continued
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ReviewsLaptops2-in-1sThe HP Spectre Folio Is Gaudy, Ambitious, and Maybe the Future
The HP Spectre Folio is deceptive. Closed it looks like a fancy leather folder business types take to conference rooms. Held in your hands, it’s smooth and rich feeling under your fingertips, but heavier than you’d expect. It opens exactly as a laptop should, but then when moving it into its tablet mode, you find … Continued
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