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Razer Blade 18 (2024) review: Still the world's most powerful gaming laptop — and your wallet is terrified
By Ben Wilson last updated
Review Razer refreshes its phenomenal Blade 18 gaming desktop, still marketed as a desktop replacement due to its sheer power and all-encompassing size. It's a beast.
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Don't let back-to-school shopping sneak up on you — the best Surface PC for students is down to $600
By Cale Hunt published
Deals Summer will be over before you know it, and you don't want to get caught paying full price for a new laptop as you head back to school.
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What is Galaxy AI and why is it important for Galaxy users?
By Cale Hunt published
Galaxy ecosystem The best PC, phone, and wearable AI ecosystem comes from Samsung.
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"Plenty of market hype around AI PCs and a less sexy commercial refresh cycle" grew the global PC market by 3% in Q2 of 2024, but China continues to dwindle these efforts
By Kevin Okemwa published
ON THE UP AND UP According to a new report by the International Data Corporation (IDC), the market grew by 3% in the second quarter of 2024 — translating to 64.9 million units.
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Surface Pro 11 vs. Surface Pro 10 for Business: ARM or Intel for your next 2-in-1?
By Cale Hunt last updated
Pro vs Pro The Surface Pro 11 is looking mighty fine.
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Surface Pro 11 vs. MacBook Pro 14 (M3): Comparing design, features, and performance
By Cale Hunt last updated
Silicon matters The Surface Pro 11 has the mid-range X Elite (X1E-80) SoC, which compares well to Apple's M3 silicon. We compare the versatile Pro 11 to the 14-inch MacBook Pro for performance, design, and features.
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'That thing is a beast and I love it.' This monstrous gaming laptop is massively discounted, even after Prime Day
By Sean Endicott last updated
So much power Pairing an Intel Core Ultra 7 with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, the Alienware m16 R2 can handle demanding PC games easily. You can grab the gaming laptop for $550 off right now.
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Prime Day 2024: The 10 best deals still live on Xbox, Game Pass, Razer, and Lenovo as Amazon's sale 'ends'
By Ben Wilson last updated
Prime Day 2024 Amazon Prime Day 2024 is here, and we're seeing some of the best tech deals ever put forward during a Prime Day event. It lasts for two days, but it ends soon!
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Forget Prime Day, this maxed-out Ultrabook with an RTX 4070 is still $650 off
By Sean Endicott last updated
top tier A $650 discount on the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra brings the model with the highest specs to a lower price than the entry-level Galaxy Book4 Ultra on a normal day.
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Razer's Blade 15 with RTX 4070 graphics is STILL $1,200 off at Best Buy after Prime Day — it won't last long
By Cale Hunt last updated
Prime Day The monster Razer Blade 15 deal might be dead at Amazon, but it's still going strong at Best Buy. You can save $1,200 on a model with an Intel Core i7, RTX 4070, and 240Hz QHD display.
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