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- This budget-friendly Acer Nitro V boasts an RTX 4050 and Intel Core i5 for $699.99
This budget-friendly Acer Nitro V boasts an RTX 4050 and Intel Core i5 for $699.99
9 May 2026 at 09:05
The Acer Nitro V is a great budget gaming laptop, and this RTX 4050 version is now even cheaper than usual at Amazon.
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- A new report says inkjet-printed OLED could be 30% cheaper to produce than current methods, which I'm hoping is great news for laptops and monitors soon, and OLED TVs in the future — and it's on top of the other big advantages of IJP tech
A new report says inkjet-printed OLED could be 30% cheaper to produce than current methods, which I'm hoping is great news for laptops and monitors soon, and OLED TVs in the future — and it's on top of the other big advantages of IJP tech
7 May 2026 at 13:20
Inkjet-printed OLED panels could reduce manufacturing costs by as much as 35%, according to a new report. But there are still challenges to overcome
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- Budget Windows 11 laptops vs MacBook Neo — Microsoft-commissioned report points out Neo weaknesses, as Apple's rumored to double production to 10 million
Budget Windows 11 laptops vs MacBook Neo — Microsoft-commissioned report points out Neo weaknesses, as Apple's rumored to double production to 10 million
7 May 2026 at 10:00
Are budget Windows 11 laptops a better bet than the MacBook Neo? A new report suggests that, but skeptics aren't happy with it at all.
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- This budget gaming laptop with an RTX 4050 and Intel Core 5 just dropped under $900 at Amazon
This budget gaming laptop with an RTX 4050 and Intel Core 5 just dropped under $900 at Amazon
4 May 2026 at 08:05
A good price for a budget gaming laptop
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- Google's $3 USB stick for revamping old laptops with ChromeOS Flex has sold out — and proves I was right about Chromebooks
Google's $3 USB stick for revamping old laptops with ChromeOS Flex has sold out — and proves I was right about Chromebooks
2 May 2026 at 10:00
There's a new option for giving new life to an aging computer, and it's apparently as popular as it should be.
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- RAM prices are up, but you can still get a decent gaming laptop for cheap — here are two budget picks from Lenovo and Asus
RAM prices are up, but you can still get a decent gaming laptop for cheap — here are two budget picks from Lenovo and Asus
30 April 2026 at 10:36
The RAM shortage continues to affect gaming laptop deals, but there are still a few bargains here and there.
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- MacBook Neo could get an upgrade next year — I just hope Apple's RAM supply chain stays strong until then
MacBook Neo could get an upgrade next year — I just hope Apple's RAM supply chain stays strong until then
29 April 2026 at 11:34
Apple is reportedly ready to upgrade the MacBook Neo for 2027 with more RAM, but the ongoing RAM crisis might have an impact on plans if it lasts long enough.
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- Right now is likely the best time to buy a MacBook — there's a model for everybody, and they're all on sale too
Right now is likely the best time to buy a MacBook — there's a model for everybody, and they're all on sale too
27 April 2026 at 11:25
From the super-cheap Neo to the high-end MacBook Pro — right now is a fantastic time to consider picking up a new MacBook.
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- I upgraded to the MacBook Air M5 at last — and, boy, is it fast
I upgraded to the MacBook Air M5 at last — and, boy, is it fast
25 April 2026 at 13:00
I upgraded to the MacBook Air M5 and its lightning-fast performance puts my Intel-based MacBook Pro to shame.
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- ‘No 14-inch laptop is more portable than this’: I reviewed Asus’ answer to the MacBook Air, and loved its super-light design — but it comes with a big catch
‘No 14-inch laptop is more portable than this’: I reviewed Asus’ answer to the MacBook Air, and loved its super-light design — but it comes with a big catch
25 April 2026 at 10:00
It may prioritize portability, but the Asus Zenbook A14 is no slouch when it comes to performance.
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- New Windows 11 laptop looks like a true MacBook Neo rival that should worry Apple
New Windows 11 laptop looks like a true MacBook Neo rival that should worry Apple
24 April 2026 at 18:00
An Intel laptop with a new Wildcat Lake CPU is turning heads – is it more Neo than the MacBook Neo?
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- 'Prices are probably going to be so bad, no one will be able to afford the things anyway': worrying rumor aired on the cost of Microsoft's next-gen Surface devices
'Prices are probably going to be so bad, no one will be able to afford the things anyway': worrying rumor aired on the cost of Microsoft's next-gen Surface devices
23 April 2026 at 11:00
New rumor about Microsoft's next Surface devices suggests they'll be expensive and delayed.
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- Framework reveals its 'MacBook Pro for Linux users' — and fans say the new Laptop 13 Pro is 'genuinely stellar' aside from one drawback
Framework reveals its 'MacBook Pro for Linux users' — and fans say the new Laptop 13 Pro is 'genuinely stellar' aside from one drawback
22 April 2026 at 10:06
Framework has unveiled its take on a MacBook Pro using Linux, and as far as laptop enthusiasts are concerned, it's pretty much nailed it.
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- 'Solving a problem that doesn't really exist': RAM crisis has reportedly delayed Apple's touchscreen MacBook — but some fans don't seem to care
'Solving a problem that doesn't really exist': RAM crisis has reportedly delayed Apple's touchscreen MacBook — but some fans don't seem to care
20 April 2026 at 10:59
Not everyone is keen on the idea of a touchscreen MacBook — in fact, there's some distinct hostility towards the idea in places.
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- This excellent value Chromebook has everything you need for work and everyday use for under $250
This excellent value Chromebook has everything you need for work and everyday use for under $250
17 April 2026 at 15:25
Simple, snappy, and now under $250 — the ASUS Chromebook CX14 Plus is a deal you can't ignore if you want an affordable laptop for work and everyday use.
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- Snap up this powerful Asus TUF F16 Gaming Laptop with an RTX 4050 for under $1,000 at Amazon
Snap up this powerful Asus TUF F16 Gaming Laptop with an RTX 4050 for under $1,000 at Amazon
15 April 2026 at 13:11
The Asus TUF F16 Gaming Laptop is a very appealing budget gaming laptop and it just got even cheaper thanks to this Amazon deal.
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- The RAM crisis strikes again — Samsung Galaxy phones and Microsoft Surface laptops just got a whole lot more expensive
The RAM crisis strikes again — Samsung Galaxy phones and Microsoft Surface laptops just got a whole lot more expensive
14 April 2026 at 16:00
'Apple is now the value brand': More RAM misery as Microsoft hikes Surface prices in a big way.
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- I've found 7 top laptop deals in the latest Best Buy sale — HP, Asus, Lenovo, and Apple from $159
I've found 7 top laptop deals in the latest Best Buy sale — HP, Asus, Lenovo, and Apple from $159
14 April 2026 at 15:05
The Best Buy Ultimate Upgrade sale features some excellent laptop deals this week, so I've picked out seven of the top offers that I'd recommend buying.
How I finally found the right Windows laptop
16 March 2026 at 03:44
HARDWARE By Lance Whitney I’m not a big fan of today’s Windows laptops, so trying to buy the right one was challenging. Here’s why — and which one I finally picked. Finding the right Windows laptop has become an increasingly difficult chore for me. Why, you ask? Well, I focus on two specific features above […]
