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Time to mine
Grab one of these laptops for a satisfying Minecraft experience
Minecraft is one of the best games ever made, no doubt because of its ageless appeal and ability to run on just about any piece of hardware. We've rounded up a bunch of the best laptops on which you can enjoy Minecraft.
Convertible conundrum
See how the new ThinkPad X1 Yoga (Gen 7) compares to the older model
The new ThinkPad X1 Yoga (Gen 7) was announced at CES 2022, and it's set to bump out the older X1 Yoga (Gen 6) in March. But is it worth upgrading? We compare the two models.
Red team for life
These are all the best AMD Ryzen-powered laptops
Looking for a new laptop, but you'd prefer to have something powered by AMD Ryzen rather than Intel? The choice isn't as wide, but fortunately, there are some excellent notebooks out there from which to choose.
Buyer's guide
Our picks for the very best laptop docking stations available today
Using a docking station with your laptop can effectively turn it into a desktop. Want to know which laptop docking station you should get? Here's a roundup of the best.
Buyer's guide
The XPS 13 (9310) is the best Dell laptop you can buy right now
What's the best Dell laptop available today? Here's a hint: It's portable, powerful, and a delight to show off thanks to its beautiful design.
Buyer's guide
Dell's XPS 13 (9310) is the best 13-inch notebook you can buy right now
If you're seeking the best 13-inch laptop, look no further than the Dell XPS 13 (9310). This laptop has it all going for it, but we rounded up some excellent secondary choices if it's not quite for you.
Latest Laptops News and Reviews
Big bag of chips
Intel's 12th Gen mobile chips are coming to laptops early 2022
Intel's 12th Gen H-series, P-series, and U-series mobile CPUs are expected to start showing up in laptops early 2022. Here's what you need to know.
Time to mine
Grab one of these laptops for a satisfying Minecraft experience
Minecraft is one of the best games ever made, no doubt because of its ageless appeal and ability to run on just about any piece of hardware. We've rounded up a bunch of the best laptops on which you can enjoy Minecraft.
Convertible conundrum
See how the new ThinkPad X1 Yoga (Gen 7) compares to the older model
The new ThinkPad X1 Yoga (Gen 7) was announced at CES 2022, and it's set to bump out the older X1 Yoga (Gen 6) in March. But is it worth upgrading? We compare the two models.
The new normal
Gartner: PC shipments will decline slightly, but stay strong for 2-3 years
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A new report from Gartner largely confirms that of Canalys: 2021 was a watershed moment for PCs, though not so great for Google Chromebooks, with demand collapsing. While demand for PCs will drop over the next few years, Gartner believes it will remain above pre-pandemic years during that time.
PCs be booming
Report: 2021 was the best year for PCs since 2012, with 341 million shipped
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While it was harder to find some PCs and components in 2021 and the pandemic slowed down, the demand for new PCs out-paced even in 2020 and was the highest since 2021, according to a new report from Canalys. More people now own more than one PC more than ever, and 2022 is set for “digital acceleration.”
Red team for life
These are all the best AMD Ryzen-powered laptops
Looking for a new laptop, but you'd prefer to have something powered by AMD Ryzen rather than Intel? The choice isn't as wide, but fortunately, there are some excellent notebooks out there from which to choose.
Buyer's guide
Our picks for the very best laptop docking stations available today
Using a docking station with your laptop can effectively turn it into a desktop. Want to know which laptop docking station you should get? Here's a roundup of the best.
Buyer's guide
The XPS 13 (9310) is the best Dell laptop you can buy right now
What's the best Dell laptop available today? Here's a hint: It's portable, powerful, and a delight to show off thanks to its beautiful design.
Buyer's guide
Dell's XPS 13 (9310) is the best 13-inch notebook you can buy right now
If you're seeking the best 13-inch laptop, look no further than the Dell XPS 13 (9310). This laptop has it all going for it, but we rounded up some excellent secondary choices if it's not quite for you.
Seems taller
We go hands-on with HP's brand-new 3:2 Elite Dragonfly G3 premium laptop
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HP completely redesigned its premium Elite Dragonfly business laptop for 2022. With Intel 12th Gen, a much better 3:2 display aspect, and some bells and whistles, this 13.5-inch laptop still weighs just 2.2 pounds (< 1kg). We go hands-on with and compare it to the previous model.
Old versus new
We pit the Dell XPS 13 Plus against its Dell XPS 13 predecessor
The new Dell XPS 13 Plus looks like it's going to be an amazing laptop, but how does it compare to the latest model of the standard Dell XPS 13? Which one should you buy? Here's what you need to know.
Impossibly cool
CyberPowerPC's latest gaming laptop features active liquid cooling
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CyberPowerPC has announced a new gaming laptop during CES 2022, which features all the latest internal hardware as well as an external reservoir for active liquid cooling at any point.
Macbook who?
ASUS launches a new ZenBook that can actually go to space
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ASUS' latest ZenBook laptop is rated for space travel as well as having an OLED display and a whole heap of the latest and greatest hardware on offer today.
Foldy boi
Surprise! ASUS debuts its first foldable PC at CES
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ASUS dropped a pretty big surprise in its CES 2022 reveals, announcing its first foldable PC. We won't get to see it properly until the summer, but already this could be one of the stand out devices of 2022.
The best gets better
The new ThinkPad X1 Carbon (Gen 10) gets an OLED display, better biometrics
Along with 12th Gen Intel Core CPUs, LPDDR5 RAM, and PCIe 4.0 storage, the X1 Carbon (Gen 10) gets a 2.8K OLED display option and a new communications bar.
Thinking about new laptops
Lenovo's new premium ThinkBooks aren't as pricey as you might think
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Lenovo revealed the new ThinkBook 13x (Gen 2), ThinkBook 14 (Gen 4+), and ThinkBook 16 (Gen 4+), with premium designs, modern performance hardware options, and tons of extra security features.
Small laptop big improvements
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen2 gets a serious processor, touchscreen
The second-gen ThinkPad X1 Nano from Lenovo is getting a much beefier Intel 12th Gen CPU, a new touchscreen option, and features a Dolby array of Voice, Atmos, and Vision. Weighing just 2.1lbs, this is one light but super nimble laptop.
16:10 ftw
Lenovo's new Yoga 6 (Gen 7) has a new 16:10 display, eco-friendly build
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Lenovo revealed a refreshed Yoga 6 (Gen 7) at CES 2022. Along with a more eco-friendly build and packing, it has a new 16:10 touch display with Dolby Vision, rounded edges, and more ports.
bend it
The best business convertible from Lenovo just got better at CES 2022
The ThinkPad X1 Yoga (Gen 7) is now more powerful, more secure, and easier to look at than before thanks to some big upgrades at CES 2022.
PCMR
Lenovo's Legion 5, 5i, and Pro gaming laptops move to Gen 7 at CES 2022
The formidable Legion 5, Legion 5i, and Pro counterparts have been announced at CES 2022. They're thinner and quieter than Gen 6 models, yet they bring more power than ever.
Why not two?
The ThinkBook Plus (Gen 3) doesn't stop with one 3K ultrawide display
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The 3K resolution, 21:10 aspect ratio, and Dolby Vision might make the 17.3-inch primary display look great, but the ThinkBook Plus (Gen 3) adds a secondary 8-inch touch display for inking and more.