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Zoom on Microsoft Store — Need a laptop for video meetings? These are the best we've tested. These laptops boast a high-end webcam and mic combo required for video conferencing and meetings.

Image of the HP OMEN Transcend 14 gaming laptop. — This RTX 4060 gaming laptop with OLED display is now $470 cheaper The OMEN Transcend 14 with OLED is the perfect gaming laptop for those who prefer to travel light, and it's down to $1,230 at Best Buy for a limited time.

Caldigit Thunderbolt 4 dock — Thunderbolt laptop docks don't get any better than this These Thunderbolt laptop docks come out on top of all we've tested so far at Windows Central, and there's a great option for all users.

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Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch

New Surface Pro and Surface Laptop preorders are live!

By Sean Endicott published 6 May 25

Surface Microsoft just announced a Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch. The compact PCs are already available for preorder and will start shipping later this month.

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I want to know if you're buying the new Surface PCs!

By Cale Hunt published 6 May 25

Community The new Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch are more affordable and portable than their flagship siblings. Have they piqued your interest? I want to know!

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Surface Laptop 13-inch vs. Surface Laptop 7

Is the new Surface Laptop 13-inch better than the Surface Laptop 7?

By Cale Hunt published 6 May 25

Surface Microsoft unveiled a new 13-inch Surface Laptop as a more portable alternative to the Surface Laptop 7. I take a look at how the devices compare to help you choose.

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How does the Surface Pro 12-inch compare to the Surface Pro 11?

By Cale Hunt published 6 May 25

Surface Microsoft just unveiled a Surface Pro 12-inch designed with mobility in mind. I compare it to the flagship Surface Pro 11 to ensure you get the right 2-in-1 PC.

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Microsoft announces 12-inch Surface Pro and 13-inch Surface Laptop

By Zac Bowden published 6 May 25

Surface Microsoft is launching a Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch today, starting at $799 and $899, with pre-orders available now.

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ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 gaming laptop on a wooden table with pink RGB underglow and a "Recommended" award badge from Windows Central

I tested this high-end RTX 5090 laptop and urge gamers to downgrade

By Cale Hunt published 6 May 25

Review I've been playing my favorite games and running benchmarks on the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 for a few weeks. It's a great laptop, but the RTX 5090 doesn't impress.

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Image of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (Gen 10) gaming laptop.

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (Gen 10) review: The best once more, but with a kick in the rear

By Zachary Boddy published 3 May 25

Review Lenovo redesigned its popular Legion Pro 7i gaming laptop alongside new Intel and NVIDIA hardware, and the result is a capable, immensely powerful machine.

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You don't have to shop Amazon for these great Gaming Week deals

By Cale Hunt last updated 2 May 25

Deals Amazon's Gaming Week is home to countless awesome deals on accessories and hardware, but competing retailers have better prices on these select items.

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A Metaphor: ReFantazio-themed PC case and accessories are here

By Cale Hunt published 2 May 25

Hardware Metaphor: ReFantazio was a 2024 smash hit, and HYTE is acknowledging its popularity (and awesome artwork) with some new themed hardware and accessories.

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