Jason England
Jason brings a decade of tech and gaming journalism experience to his role as a Managing Editor of Computing at Tom's Guide. He has previously written for Laptop Mag, Tom's Hardware, Kotaku, Stuff and BBC Science Focus. In his spare time, you'll find Jason looking for good dogs to pet or thinking about eating pizza if he isn't already.
Latest articles by Jason England
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Honor MagicPad 2 review: an iPad Pro-beating OLED display at a fraction of the price
By Jason England published
One of the best Android tablets you can buy right now
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition hands-on review
By Jason England published
Not yet ratedDoes Intel Core Ultra 200 series deliver the goods?
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I ditched my MacBook Pro for an Android tablet for 7 days — the results surprised me
By Jason England published
The Honor MagicPad 2 has just been announced at IFA 2024, and I already know how good it is—because I replaced my M3 Pro MacBook Pro with this Android tablet for a week.
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This cheaper Snapdragon X Plus chip brings big AI performance for just $700 — here’s what we know
By Jason England last updated
At IFA 2024, Qualcomm is introducing a new lower cost Snapdragon X Plus variant that the company says will make AI laptops even more affordable.
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I called it! Acer takes on the Steam Deck with Nitro Blaze 7 — and it packs a full-powered laptop chip
By Jason England published
Acer has come out the gates swinging for the Steam Deck at IFA 2024 with the Nitro Blaze 7.
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5 ultimate dorm room gadgets our editors wish they had back in college
By Alex Wawro published
These are the ultimate dorm room gadgets for going back to school this year, according to Tom's Guide's top experts in audio, computing, phones and more!
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I tested a $149 neck pillow that’s also a Dolby Atmos surround sound system — and it’s mind-blowing
By Jason England published
The OXS Satellite Neck Speaker is both a super comfortable neck pillow and an essential surround sound accessory for any PC gamer's setup.
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How is the 15-inch M3 MacBook Air this cheap!? Grab one for lowest ever price in huge last-minute Labor Day deal
By Jason England published
Right now, the 15-inch M3 MacBook Air is just $1,049 at Amazon — a huge $250 savings that drops it to the same lowest price we saw during Prime Day.
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Apple may announce M4 Macs in November — here’s why I’m unsure about that
By Jason England published
A reliable source has told MacRumors that Apple will announce these M4 Macs in November — I think this could be the release date, with a special event in October.
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What to expect at Apple's October event: M4 MacBook Pro, a new iPad Mini and more
By Jason England published
Apple has not confirmed an October event, but the rumor mill is strongly pointing towards one. Here's what you can expect.
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The best Apple Vision Pro alternatives in 2024 — save yourself at least $1,500
By Jason England last updated
Apple Vision Pro too expensive? Here are the best alternative VR headsets and AR glasses that can save you over $1,500.
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M4 MacBook Pro may launch sooner than you think — but should you wait?
By Jason England published
Ahead of a predicted Apple October event, the next generation M4 MacBook Pro laptops have entered mass production.
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Best laptops for video editing in 2024: our top picks
By Jason England last updated
The best laptops for video editing deliver plenty of power for your projects, a vivid display and all the ports you need. Here are the best you can buy, for professionals and hobbyists alike.
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iPad mini 7 rumors — 5 things you need to know about Apple’s next tablet
By Jason England published
The iPad Mini 7 has been hotly anticipated (and heavily leaked) for well over a year now, and we may see it at Apple's September event.
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I used a controller built for streamers to boost my productivity at work — and it's a game changer
By Jason England published
The Loupedeck Live S may primarily be a controller built for streamers, but it has transformed my general productivity.
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What to expect at IFA 2024: New Intel laptops, the thinnest foldable phone and a flying car
By Jason England published
IFA 2024 is almost here, and we’re expecting big things!
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I turned the Asus ROG Ally X into a Steam Deck — it proves Windows 11 kills power and battery life
By Jason England published
SteamOS is officially coming to the Asus ROG Ally X, but I got impatient and installed it early. Here are the results, and why it proves Windows 11 should not be used on any gaming handheld.
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Asus has created a monster — the ProArt P16 is a creative powerhouse that outshines the MacBook Pro
By Jason England published
The Asus ProArt P16 is a 4K OLED masterpiece of a laptop with immense horsepower to crush any intense creative task you throw at it.
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I tested the Xreal Beam Pro AR glasses and they gave me an Apple Vision Pro-like experience on a budget
By Jason England published
The Xreal Beam Pro is a $200 smartphone lookalike that tries to solve the 3 biggest problems that users have with AR glasses. Here's the verdict on whether or not it accomplishes that.
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27 essentials for my perfect desk setup and ultimate budget sim racing rig
By Jason England last updated
I'm Tom’s Guide’s Managing Editor of Computing, and as you'd expect, my home is pretty geeky. Here are the 27 items I use on the daily on my desk and for sim racing.
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I've reviewed 70+ laptops and these are my top 7 laptops for college students
By Jason England last updated
Our best laptops for college students going back to school, in person or remote, priced for a variety of budgets.
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Apple Intelligence will stay free for now — but here’s when Apple could charge for AI features
By Jason England published
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman claims it will “take three years” for Apple to create an AI service that is worth the money.
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Best AI laptop for 2024 — tested and rated
By Jason England published
AI is well and truly here, and you'll need the right kind of laptop to run it well. Here are our picks for the best of the best.
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