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Lenovo has redesigned its flagship ThinkPad X1 Carbon with an all-new metal 'Space Frame' case that trims weight to 2.2 pounds while keeping the carbon fiber top's soft-touch feel. A smaller, double-sided system board freed up room for a fan 70% larger than before, enabling support for more powerful 30-watt CPUs alongside a 14-inch 2.8K OLED display at 120Hz.
Newegg is discounting an ABS Cyclone prebuilt gaming desktop by $420, bringing it to $1,379. The system pairs an Intel Core i7-14700F 20-core CPU with an RTX 5060 8GB GPU, 32GB of DDR5-6000 memory, and a 1TB Gen 4 SSD on an ASRock B760M-CX motherboard.
Rugged laptops such as Panasonic's Toughbook 40, Getac's B360 Pro, Dell's Pro Rugged 13 and Durabook's Z14I weigh far more than consumer models because of reinforced frames, sealed ports and outdoor-ready displays built to survive drops, dust and water. Despite carrying modern Intel Core Ultra chips and even optional discrete graphics, these machines still prioritize durability features like extra Ethernet ports or serial connectors over slimness or top-tier performance.
Walmart has discounted the CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme prebuilt desktop by 21%, dropping it from $1,769.99 to $1,399. The system pairs Intel's Core Ultra 7 270K Plus processor with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (8GB VRAM), 16GB of DDR5 memory, and a 1TB SSD.
A hardware outlet used a Lumafield Neptune CT scanner to image a delidded Intel Core i9-14900KS chip over a 12-hour scan with a 2.5mm copper filter, following a similar scan of the i9-13900K two years earlier. The interactive scan reveals internal silicon core structure, PCB layers, vias, and the rear-mounted capacitors supporting the chip's power delivery.
Acer showed a brief glimpse of its upcoming Googlebook at IFA 2026, confirming the device is
Acer unveiled two new laptops at IFA 2026: the Swift Blade 14, launching a new sub-brand within its Swift lineup, and the Swift Air 16, a larger lightweight machine. The Blade 14 weighs just 799g and packs an Intel Core 7 processor 350 with up to a 3K OLED display, while the Air 16 offers a 16-inch OLED panel with 120Hz refresh rate and 500 nits brightness.
Acer unveiled the Vero 16, a laptop designed for easy repair with removable port covers, a detachable hinge, and a tool-free bottom latch, plus an internal component map etched on its case. The device features a MIL-STD-810H certified low-carbon aluminum chassis, user-replaceable battery and SSD, and support for processor upgrades across at least two generations. It launches early next year in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, with pricing and a US release date still unannounced.
Dell introduced the 14s, a thin and light 14-inch Windows 11 laptop targeted at students and young adults, available in Linen, Dusty Rose, Washed Denim, and Velvet Green finishes. The device uses an aluminum chassis, Intel Panther Lake processors, up to 16GB of RAM, up to 1TB storage, and a battery Dell claims lasts up to 21 hours of video playback. Pricing and release date remain unannounced, though Dell suggests the laptop will be positioned as an affordable option.
Dell has announced the 14S, a mainstream 14-inch laptop offered in four colors with a 61.2 Whr battery for all-day use. It comes with up to an Intel Core 7 processor, choice of FHD or 2.8K displays, up to 16GB of RAM, up to 1TB of storage, and weighs just over 2.5 pounds. Pricing hasn't been announced yet; Dell says details will come closer to its fall launch.
Dell is expanding its mainstream 14S laptop series with lower-cost configurations built on Intel's more efficient Wildcat Lake chips instead of Panther Lake. The new models start at 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, come in four bright colors, and pricing won't be confirmed until closer to their fall launch.
CNET is inviting readers to complete a short survey rating their laptops on battery life, performance, software and value. The results, collected through September, will be used to compile a roundup of top reader-recommended laptops.