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Acer Swift 3 isn't flashy but it gets the job done — and the price is right
Acer's Swift 3 PC looks decent and gets the job done but misses out on the power and finishing touches of a high-end device.
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Old look new hardware
The ThinkPad 25 is a business laptop looking back at years gone by
Let's take a look at this laptop to see whether or not placing modern hardware into a chassis with retro stylings works, or if you're better off going with a modern (and cheaper) ThinkPad T470.
A laptop that does it all
The ASUS ZenBook Pro is a stylish and practical ultrabook worth the cash
The ASUS ZenBook Pro is a fine combination of performance and beauty without an astronomical price tag. Here's our review.
Awake the Omen
HP's Omen 15 (2017) gaming laptop is both powerful and affordable
Packing the latest Intel processors and up to a GTX 1060, the HP Omen 15 is a powerful gaming machine on paper. But just how good is it as a laptop?
Big little PC
The ASUS GR8 II is a solid (yet small) desktop PC for gaming
This is a clever, small-form gaming PC that with a couple of better choices at the entry level could be truly great.
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Chuwi's HiBox is a good example of dual-boot Windows and Android done badly
There's nothing like a good dual-booting system ... but Chuwi's HiBox Mini PC is, unfortunately, not a good dual-booting system.
Mobile Workstations
Is Lenovo's ThinkPad P71 the perfect laptop for creators?
With a large display, seventh-generation Intel Xeon processor, the latest NVIDIA Quadro GPUs, fast storage, and a built-in color calibrator, the ThinkPad P71 laptop could be the perfect laptop for video editors, designers, and other creators.
Going to extremes
Make your Dell XPS 15 even more powerful with an external GPU
The Dell XPS 15 (9560) is still one of the most powerful laptops you can buy that gets all-day battery life. Today, we make it even more powerful by adding a Razer Core eGPU and a NVIDIA GTX 1080Ti GPU.
Great laptop low price
The ASUS E203 is a top class sub $200 laptop
Buying a cheap laptop doesn't mean buying something nasty. The ASUS VivoBook E203 is well designed, well made and well equipped for under $200.
Amazing color
Is the OLED display a worthwhile upgrade to the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga?
For just $250, you can have an OLED display in your ThinkPad X1 Yoga. Is it worth the price? Let's take a look in our review.
let's go high res
Review of the Razer Blade 14-inch gaming laptop with 4K display
The 4K Razer Blade is finally available nearly six months after it was announced. While it's still a premium choice, Razer needs to re-think some aspects of its crown gaming laptop.
Could be mistaken for a Yoga
Lenovo's Flex 5 15 is held back by a lacking display
Lenovo's Flex 5 15 is the latest in its Flex line of devices. How does it stack up in the 15-inch laptop market? Here's our review.
Truly mobile gaming
MSI's GS63VR is one of the best gaming laptops available today
The GS63VR 7RF by MSI is a portable yet powerful notebook capable of some serious PC gaming.
Sleek and premium
The ASUS VivoBook S15 is one sleek notebook
Getting a laptop that looks like the most expensive models but actually isn't that costly is a pretty big win. That's what the VivoBook S15 is, and it's a very good laptop for around $800.
Back to school
Lenovo's IdeaPad 320S delivers mid-range productivity at a decent price
The 300 series of IdeaPad laptops from Lenovo has always been about productivity, and the updated "S" line signifies that these laptops are now slimmer and lighter than before.
Minimalist design
Lenovo's L27q monitor has a lot to love for just $300
If you need a multi-purpose monitor with a slim design and 1440p resolution, Lenovo has something special you might like. Find out in our review.
should you join the cult?
The Razer Blade Stealth is perhaps the ultimate Ultrabook
Razer's Blade Stealth took the PC world by storm in early 2016, but it wasn't enough to get me excited. That all changes with the new 2017 edition and today I'll tell you what's great, and where it still falters.
Big body big performance
Lenovo's Legion Y720 handles VR and gaming like it's a full-size PC
Lenovo's mid-range Y-series gaming laptop should appeal to a broad market thanks to the hardware and price. But is it for you?
Back to school with Surface
Why one middle school student chose Surface Laptop as her first computer
Eleven-year old Cailet explains why she chose the Surface Laptop over all of the other computers she could find.