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I Like Microsoft's 13-Inch Surface Laptop, but the Larger Model Is the One to Get

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-15 12:24:05

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. 8.0 / 10 SCORE Microsoft Surface Laptop (13-inch) $1,000 at Microsoft Pros Beautiful, durable and compact design Outstanding battery life Better-than-expected audio output Cons 13-inch, 3:2 display can feel cramped Laptop is harder to open than it should be Lacks Thunderbolt 4 or USB4 connectivity The reason to choose Microsoft's 13-inch Surface Lapto

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This laptop accessory has replaced standing desks for me, plus it's easy to travel with - and it's on sale

zdnet.com Allison Jewell 2025-08-15 16:32:49

ZDNET's key takeaways Moft's Sit-stand Laptop Desk is a 5-in-1 foldable laptop stand that retails for $70. The standing option is a game-changer for those traveling for work, hot-desking, or with compact home office spaces. However, for $70, the stand would be more complete if it had a companion keyboard stand. $47.99 at Amazon The Moft Sit-stand Laptop Desk is now available for $48 during Amazon's Prime Day sale, $12 off its original price of $60. We all know the feeling of sitting in a des

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Finally, I found a Lenovo laptop that I wouldn't mind putting away my MacBook Pro for

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2025-08-15 16:38:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition is on sale for about $1600. It's a lightweight laptop with a solid battery life and vibrant OLED display that is perfect for work and entertainment. However, its lightweight nature extends to its hardware, too, since it isn't a particularly powerful computer. View now at Lenovo View now at Best Buy more buying choices In the days leading up to July 4th, the Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition has been given a $160 discount, dropping down to

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Dell Laptop (32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) Now 73% Off, Priced So Low so Don’t Count on It Lasting Till Prime Day

gizmodo.com Mike Fazioli 2025-08-15 16:40:20

The good folks at Amazon must be getting warmed up for the annual Prime Day blowout, or maybe somebody lit their 4th of July fireworks a little early, because for the second day in a row there is a truly insane Dell laptop deal that’s just dropped out of nowhere. The last one, on the Dell 15 Vostro 3520, took a $2,000 price tag down to just $549. Now it’s the Dell 15 Vostro 3530’s turn in an even bigger deal taking a $2,400 price down to just $650. The Dell Vostro 3530 is the slightly bigger br

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LG Gram 17 Touchscreen Laptop Copilot+ PC Is $3,000 Off, This 5-Star 2025 Model at 60% Off Is Going Fast

gizmodo.com Joe Tilleli 2025-08-16 00:10:45

When was the last time you upgraded your laptop? If you’re still working off of a piece of ten year old tech, it may be time to start looking for a replacement. The Dell Inspiron 16 laptop is a super versatile option that can fulfill a lot of the needs of pretty much anyone, be it you’re a student, small business owner, or just someone who wants to go online with something other than their phone. LG has its Gram 17 touchscreen laptop with Windows 11 Pro pre-installed on sale for 60% off, bringin

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A ‘Cheap’ MacBook With an iPhone Chip Could Bring Battery Life Like We’ve Never Seen Before

gizmodo.com Raymond Wong 2025-08-16 04:47:11

There’s an Apple rumor going around that I can’t stop musing about. (No, it’s not about a foldable iPhone.) It’s for a low-cost 13-inch MacBook that could cost hundreds of dollars less than Apple’s current $999 13-inch M4 MacBook Air. Noted tech analyst and supply chain sleuth Ming-Chi Kuo of TF International Securities said on Sunday that Apple is working on a 13-inch laptop powered by an A18 Pro chip. The tech blogosphere immediately erupted with skepticism that Apple would use a chip that po

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This Dell laptop is my top choice for both work and travel - and it's on sale for $400 off

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2025-08-16 18:00:20

ZDNET's key takeaways Prices for the Dell 14 Plus currently start at $1,099 During a time of economic turmoil, this laptop is a lifeline, providing next-gen performance at an affordable price However, don't expect too much from its display, as it's no OLED or 4K panel. View now at Dell View now at Micro Center more buying choices Every configuration of the Dell 14 Plus is on sale ahead of July 4. You can get the base model is $700, a $400 discount. Back in early 2025, Dell made a bold move.

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I've tested dozens of ThinkPads: Here's the Lenovo model I keep coming back to

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2025-08-16 19:15:16

ZDNET's key takeaways Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Aura Edition is available now starting at $2,419. It combines all the utility of a ThinkPad with exceptional battery life. It's expensive, and some of the Aura Edition features are being discontinued. $2,419 at B&H Photo-Video Lenovo's 10th-generation ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Aura Edition is a business-minded laptop with a few design perks to differentiate it from the crowd. We're talking a convertible form factor, pen support, ample I/O, and fantas

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HP 15.6″ Touchscreen Laptop (64GB RAM, 2TB SSD) Is Nearly $2,000 Off, Lowest Price for This New Model

gizmodo.com Jason Coles 2025-08-16 21:40:02

Being able to use your laptop however you want is a must for a lot of us. Whether you’re working from home, on a train, or just studying, a good laptop is a huge deal. There are loads of great options out there, but these often come with hefty price tags that put them out of reach of a lot of people. That’s why it’s such a big deal when there’s a really good sale going on. See at Amazon Well, we’ve found an amazing deal that lets you pick up a 2025 HP 15.6-inch laptop for $900, which is a mass

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This Lenovo laptop is a worthy rival to the MacBook Pro - and it's on sale

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2025-08-16 22:00:15

ZDNET's key takeaways The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition is on sale for about $1600. It's a lightweight laptop with a solid battery life and vibrant OLED display that is perfect for work and entertainment. However, its lightweight nature extends to its hardware, too, since it isn't a particularly powerful computer. View now at Lenovo View now at Best Buy more buying choices In the days leading up to July 4th, the Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition has been given a $160 discount, dropping down to

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I found a 16-inch Windows laptop that could replace my MacBook Pro (and it's $200 off)

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2025-08-17 20:15:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 is on sale now for $1,249 for the 32GB version. It's a versatile laptop that can handle a variety of use cases, its mini-LED display is bright and vivid, it comes with a stylus, and it's very competitively priced on sale. It's on the bulky side and can run warm. View now at Dell Dell's recent decision to ditch its familiar laptop naming convention left some consumers upset over the fact that there won't be any new XPS or Inspiron computers, and ot

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Laptop Mag is shutting down

theverge.com Emma Roth 2025-08-18 00:42:19

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Laptop Mag is shutting down after nearly 35 years of providing consumers with in-depth information about laptops and other technology. In a staff meeting seen by The Verge, Faisal Alani, the global brand director at Laptop Mag owner Future PLC, said, “After careful consideration and a review of our long-term strategy, we’ve made the decision to clos

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Best Buy Offers Dell 6-in-1 Docking Station at 50% Off to Compete With Amazon’s Early Prime Day

gizmodo.com Joe Tilleli 2025-08-18 08:40:15

Pretty much anyone can recognize the value of a good docking station—that goes double for any friends or family member who work from home. Many of us are primarily laptop users. It’s comfortable to work from the couch, bring it to a coffee shop, or always have it with you when traveling for either work or leisure. However, a docking station allows you to open up possibilities with a larger work space when needed. And right now, this one from Dell is on sale for $50 off. That brings it down from

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The Best Laptops I've Tested and Reviewed (July 2025)

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-18 06:35:00

There are a ton of laptops on the market at any given moment and almost all of those models are available in multiple configurations to match your performance and budget needs. If you're feeling overwhelmed with options when looking for a new laptop, it's understandable. To help simplify things for you, here are the main things you should consider when you start looking. Price The search for a new laptop for most people starts with price. If the statistics that chipmaker Intel and PC manufactu

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My favorite PC accessory keeps me productive on the go - and it's 50% off

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2025-08-18 12:04:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The CaseUp Combo includes ProtoArc's wireless keyboard, mouse, and laptop stand for $50 on ProtoArc's site. The ease of use and transport make this a solid option for improving your hybrid and remote work setup. However, the mouse, while comfortable, might be too small for some people. $99.99 at Amazon There is no shortage of wireless keyboards, portable monitors, and laptop mounts on the market. Remote work demands new use cases from tech to get our work done, and like

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HP 2-in-1 360° Touchscreen Laptop (16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) Is at a Record Low for Best Buy’s 4th of July Deal

gizmodo.com Joe Tilleli 2025-08-18 12:40:30

If you’re still working off of a piece of decade old tech, it may be time to start looking for a replacement. The HP OmniBook 5 Flip 2-in-1 laptop is a worthwhile option that can work for pretty much anyone’s basic needs, be it you’re a student, small business owner, or just a person who wants to use something besides their phone to check Facebook. Best Buy has the HP OmniBook touchscreen laptop on sale for $250 off (-30%), bringing it down from its listed price of $850 to just $600. See at Bes

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12 Best Cheap Laptops (2025), Tested and Reviewed

wired.com Luke Larsen 2025-08-18 12:00:00

For our full take on what to look for in a laptop, see our guide on choosing the right laptop. Your budget is the most important factor, as it determines what you can expect out of the device you're purchasing. But you should consider display size, chassis thickness, CPU, memory, storage, and port selection. While appropriate specs can vary wildly when you're considering laptops ranging from $200 to $800, there are a few hard lines I don't recommend crossing. For example, don't buy a laptop if

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The best Prime Day laptop deals on MacBooks, Chromebooks, Windows machines and more

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-18 16:00:57

If your laptop simply isn’t cutting it anymore, Amazon Prime Day 2025 might have arrived just in time. As has been the case for the past few years, laptop deals are abundant this Prime Day (even now in the lead-up to the official dates), bringing discounts to MacBooks, Windows laptops, Chromebooks and more. But we wouldn’t blame you if you didn’t know how to figure out if that laptop you’re eyeing actually has a good discount for Prime Day, or if the deal is stale. That’s where Engadget can h

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My favorite PC accessory keeps me productive on the go - and it fits easily in any bag

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2025-08-19 06:00:17

ZDNET's key takeaways The CaseUp Combo includes ProtoArc's wireless keyboard, mouse, and laptop stand for $90 on Amazon. The ease of use and transport make this a solid option for improving your hybrid and remote work setup. However, the mouse, while comfortable, might be too small for some people. $99.99 at Amazon There is no shortage of wireless keyboards, portable monitors, and laptop mounts on the market. Remote work demands new use cases from tech to get our work done, and like anything

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This $649 Windows laptop competes with my MacBook Air (and does a few things better)

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2025-08-19 06:20:15

ZDNET's key takeaways The Asus Zenbook A14 with 16GB of memory is on sale at Best Buy for $649 - the lowest price we've seen yet. It's a fantastic balance of innovation and value with a brilliant OLED display, competitive hardware, and a satisfying physical form. While its use case is clearly defined, the laptop has its limits when it comes to high-end performance. View now at Best Buy When Asus officially announced the Zenbook A14 at CES this year, I wasn't the only one to be low-key enamore

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This $499 Windows laptop easily replaced my ThinkPad for one key reason

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2025-08-20 11:58:00

ZDNET's key takeaways Acer's Aspire 14 AI is on sale at Costco for $499. It has a fantastic battery and some of the latest hardware: all for a very approachable price point. I suggest opting for the OLED, since the low-end display isn't the best. $645 at Amazon I went hands-on with Acer's Aspire Go 15 last year, and praised it as one of the best cheap laptops you can get, priced at around $300. This year, one of the latest additions to Acer's Aspire line, the Aspire 14 AI, is a few steps up i

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I replaced my work PC with this Dell laptop - now I'm wondering why I waited so long

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2025-08-20 20:35:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The Alienware 18 Area-51 normally retails for $3,199. It is a gaming laptop that delivers an unbelievable performance thanks to its powerful hardware and equally powerful cooling system. Traveling with the computer will prove difficult because of its weight; you'll also have to pay quite a bit for the system. View now at Dell View now at Best Buy more buying choices Alienware 18 Area-51 is a very fitting name for this computer because it is out of this world. It's a high

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Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 Review: A Game-Changer

wired.com Luke Larsen 2025-08-21 00:00:00

Amazingly, the base configuration has 12 GB of RAM. That’s not quite as much as the 16 GB you get in some Snapdragon X-powered Windows laptops like the forthcoming HP Omnibook 5 16—but for ChromeOS, it’s more than enough. Meanwhile, the base configuration comes with 128 GB of storage, and the upgraded model has a 256-GB solid state drive. Performance is solid. Speedometer is a benchmark that tests performance in the browser, which is important for ChromeOS since it's all built around the Chrome

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Amazon Slashes $2,000 Dell Laptop by 73%, This 4.8-Star Computer Is Practically Free for Early Prime Day

gizmodo.com Mike Fazioli 2025-08-21 04:10:46

The 4th of July and Prime Day are still a little bit down the road, but the biggest and best Amazon deal on a high-end laptop might have arrived a couple of weeks early. The Dell Vostro 3520, a $2,000 laptop packed with all the speed and power you’ll ever need, is just $549 during this limited-time deal. That’s a 73% discount that’s just come out of nowhere. The Vostro 3520 has a 15.6-inch FHD anti-glare screen, a blazing-fast Intel Core i3 processor, massive 1TB built-in hard drive, 32GB of RA

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Home Office Setup Guide (2025): Webcams, Desks, Chairs, and More

wired.com Julian Chokkattu 2025-08-21 13:03:00

No matter if you're working from home full-time or just a few days a week, it's important to carve out a home office setup that separates your work and personal lives. It's equally vital that your workstation is kitted out with the right gear and accessories to make the day more bearable and comfortable. Since 2020, we've been testing standing desks, office chairs, monitors, USB hubs, keyboards, and tons of other work-from-home gear in our own lives. These are our favorites. Updated June 2025:

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I replaced my work PC with this Alienware laptop - now I'm wondering why I hadn't done this sooner

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2025-08-21 14:45:16

ZDNET's key takeaways The Alienware 18 Area-51 normally retails for $3,199. It is a gaming laptop that delivers an unbelievable performance thanks to its powerful hardware and equally powerful cooling system. Traveling with the computer will prove difficult because of its weight; you'll also have to pay quite a bit for the system. View now at Dell View now at Best Buy more buying choices Alienware 18 Area-51 is a very fitting name for this computer because it is out of this world. It's a high

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This HP Laptop with Windows 11 and Office 365 Is Only $179, Lowest Price Ever for an HP Laptop

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-08-21 06:40:35

If you’re looking for a reliable computer without spending $1,000 or $2,000, HP is always a solid choice thanks to its wide range of dependable products. Right now, though, Amazon is offering a deal that’s hard to ignore: there’s an HP 14-inch laptop which is at an all-time low price, likely the lowest ever for an HP laptop of this kind. For just $179, a discount from the regular price of $230, you get a compact, lightweight laptop with Windows 11 Home preinstalled and one year of Microsoft 365

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Dell 14 Plus Review: Mainstream Laptop With Bountiful Options, Basic Looks

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-21 04:00:03

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. 7.8 / 10 SCORE Dell 14 Plus $750 at Dell Pros Sharp 2.5K display Sturdy aluminum chassis Good overall performance for the price Cons Touchpad a touch too firm Plastic display bezels look cheap Underwhelming audio output The Dell 14 Plus is the update to the previous Inspiron 14 Plus as the computer maker's mainstream offering that sits between Dell "b

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NovaCustom – Framework Laptop alternative focusing on privacy

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-21 02:01:43

Privacy and security NovaCustom respects your privacy and focuses on security. We are switching to Dasharo coreboot firmware for our laptops, which is open-source and security-focused. You can find the Dasharo coreboot models here. We do not use Google Analytics. We use Signal and you can reach us via Protonmail. You can buy your laptop with Linux preinstalled. We setup your operating system with the most privacy-friendly settings. Even if we install Windows! Customisation We build your laptop

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Why this Lenovo Yoga is one of the best MacBook Air alternatives (and it's $350 off)

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2025-08-21 01:00:15

ZDNET's key takeaways Lenovo's 10th-Gen Yoga Slim 9i retails for $1,760. It's a lightweight laptop with a striking design and an even more striking 4K OLED touchscreen. However, some will find its lack of ports limiting and the webcam low-quality. View now at Lenovo View now at Best Buy more buying choices One of the things I appreciate about Lenovo is its willingness to try new things with its products. The brand has developed powerful gaming handhelds and even a Windows 11/Android hybrid. T

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I Like Microsoft's 13-Inch Surface Laptop, but the Larger Model Is the One to Get

This laptop accessory has replaced standing desks for me, plus it's easy to travel with - and it's on sale

Finally, I found a Lenovo laptop that I wouldn't mind putting away my MacBook Pro for

Dell Laptop (32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) Now 73% Off, Priced So Low so Don’t Count on It Lasting Till Prime Day

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HP 15.6″ Touchscreen Laptop (64GB RAM, 2TB SSD) Is Nearly $2,000 Off, Lowest Price for This New Model

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