Laptops News - Page 37

CES 2018 - Dell has unveiled its new Dell XPS 13, with the new 2-in-1 refresh packing the latest 8th-gen Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processor options, arriving in both 1080p and 4K display options.

Dell's new XPS 13 laptop strips both USB 3.0 ports by switching to USB-C, packing three USB-C ports while getting rid of the normal sized SD card reader and replacing it with a not-so-useful microSD card reader.

There have been some tweaks to the carbon fiber material used on the refreshed XPS 13, with Dell making the white palm rest with a woven texture that looks "kind of cheap in person" according to The Verge. The material reportedly gets super dirty, and while Dell knows about this, the company says that it can be easily cleaned.

Security researcher ZwClose has found that HP have pre-installed a keylogger into different models of their laptops, with over 460 different models affected.

This keylogger installed by HP allows for hackers to record every key stroke made on your laptops keyboard, essentially giving the open opportunity for passwords, credit card details and any personal account information to be stolen.

Courtesy of ZwClose we now know that the file is embedded in the SynTP.sys which is apart of the Synaptics touchpad driver which ships with standard HP notebook computers.

GIGABYTE have introduced the world's thinnest 17.3" laptop, the AORUS X9. The X9 features a 7th generation Intel i7-7820HK overclockable processor, two GTX 1070s in SLI, up to 64GB DDR4-2400 memory and even a mechanical keyboard... oh, and RGB lighting of course!

The AORUS X9 doesn't stop there with innovation, also providing a world first for 17.3" laptop with quad cooling fans and multi-functional RGB lightbar & chassis RGB lighting. Other options include a choice of 17.3" 4K UHD IPS monitor or QHD (2560 x 1440) 120 Hz WVA panel. Audio wise, the X9 is able to offer ESS Sabre HiFi audio DAC and 'quad' audio setup that features two speakers and two woofers.

The X9 is definitely a thing of beauty, GIGABYTE even stating that "the X9 design philosophy screams with exotic properties, taking cues from modern supercars and stealth fighter jets". Two configurations are available later this month, one with 512GB SSD and 1TB costs $3,649 while the slightly more expensive 2x512GB SSDs will costs $3,799 and is available from Newegg only.

Microsoft has just made its next-gen Surface Book 2 official, with the new laptop coming in two different sizes: 13-inch, and 15-inch.

The flagship 15-inch Surface Book 2 rocks an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics card, a 3240 x 2160 PixelSense display, Intel's new quad-core Core i7-8650U @ 4.2GHz 'max turbo' clocks, 16GB of RAM, 256GB/512GB/1TB of storage, with the GTX 1060 rocking 6GB of RAM. We're looking at a weight of 4.2 pounds, or 1.8 pounds in tablet mode, while the price starts @ $2499.

Microsoft's refreshed 13-inch Surface Book 2 rocks a 3000x2000 resolution, dual-core i5-7300U or quad-core i7-8650U @ 4.2GHz, 16GB of RAM and the same 256GB/512GB/1TB storage options. GPU wise we have a knocked down GTX 1060 with 2GB of RAM (the Core i5 model will use integrated graphics), while we have 3.62 pounds and 1.59 pounds in tablet mode, with a starting price of $1499.

Google has a media event on October 4 where we should see the next-gen Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 smartphones, but it seems like we might be getting a peak at their upcoming Chromebook Pixel successor, something teased now as Google Pixelbook.

Pixelbook is an official name, with Google seemingly adopting the Pixel branding in a big way, with a few different variants of Pixelbook to be made available. This is what we should expect:

Google's previous-gen Pixel laptops were just that... laptops, they didn't fold into a tablet like Pixelbook does. This allows Pixelbook to compete directly against Microsoft and their increasingly popular Surface and Surface Book line of products. Pulling Google into the same line as Microsoft, the new Pixelbook laptop has an optional Pixelbook Pen which is $99.

Qualcomm has come out trolling Apple the day before the new iPhone is announced, and so did Samsung with the announcement of their new 11nm and 7nm nodes coming in 2018. Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi has joined in on the iTrolling, with the announcement of their new Mi Notebook Pro.

Xiaomi's new Mi Notebook Pro rocks a 15.6-inch 1080p display with Corning's Gorilla Glass tech, with configurations available with up to the Intel Core i7-8550U processor, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 256GB PCIe-based SSD. Inside, we can expect NVIDIA's GeForce MX 150 graphics as standard, 2 x USB Type-C ports, 2 x USB 3.0 ports, a full-sized HDMI port, 3-in-1 SD card reader, and the courageous 3.5mm headphone jack.

Xiaomi also includes a large glass touchpad with a built-in fingerprint sensor, dual Harmon Infinity speakers, a full-size backlit keyboard with 1.5mm key travel, dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1 tech. Battery wise we have a 60kW battery that should be good for up to 9 hours of local video playback, but Xiaomi is providing quick charge technology that will provide 50% charge in just 35 minutes.

MSI have released their new monster laptop, the MSI GT75R Titan. This laptop is the envy of most desktops and is powered by Intel's Core i7-7820HK processor that features MSI's Cooler Boost 5 that allows for overclocking up to 4GHz.

With a wide selection of GPU's available, you will have a tough time selecting out of NVIDIA GTX 1070, GTX 1070 SLI or a GTX 1080. With support up to 64GB of DDR4-2400MHz RAM memory, you can select two 512GB SSD in RAID 0 and a 1TB HDD for your storage needs.

SteelSeries have teamed up with MSI to provide an impressive SteelSeries-designed RGB mechanical keyboard. Also included is a USB 3.1 Type-C port, a memory card reader and HDMI/mini DisplayPort connections.

Razer today has teased us with a new configuration option for their Razer Blade Pro, aimed at gamers and creative professionals with a reduced budget, the new Blade Pro option features a NVIDA GeForce GTX 1060 rather than a GTX 1080 and a full-HD 120Hz display, rather than the premium 4K display.

This VR ready laptop is powered by Intel's 7th gen Quad-Core Core i7 CPU, 16 GB DDR4 2400MHz RAM and features hybrid storage configuration of 256GB PCIe SSD plus 2TB HDD to delivers both speed and capacity.

"The Razer Blade Pro is the ultimate gaming laptop that packs desktop-level performance with unmatched portability," says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder and CEO. "This latest iteration offers an optimized configuration for gamers and professionals that want a 17-inch display and top-notch build quality. The thin design houses the latest in performance components and features expandable memory and storage capability."

Dell's new Inspiron 15 7000 gaming laptop takes aim at gaming enthusiasts who are constantly on the move. Featuring Intel's 7th Gen H-series quad-core mobile CPU, paired with NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 1060 discrete GPU including NVIDIA's Max Q Design technology and up to 32 GB 2400mhz DDR4 RAM, this is a serious laptop for serious gamers.

The latest gaming titles and video editing is no challenge with all that power, but what use is power without a stunning display? Not to worry, thanks to the anti-glare IPS wide viewing angle FHD or optional 60hz 4K UHD display that provides amazing clarity.

With all that performance comes unwanted heat, unwanted heat requires pro-grade cooling. Behind those exterior vents are extra-capacity heat exchangers connected by oversized piping to dual cooling fans, ensuring the system is always cool and at optimum performance. Ensuring a lag-free gaming experience, the Inspiron features new 2x2 Wi-Fi antenna design that provides great wireless performance, while the SmartByte software prioritises gaming and video content.

Today at Lenovo's Holiday Product Launch in Berlin, Lenovo have announced several new exciting products to add to their product range. Including their VR headset for Microsoft's Mixed Reality- Lenovo Explorer, Lenovo Home Assistant Pack, their flagship Yoga 920 and the Miix 520.

With Microsoft announcing they're preparing to democratize virtual reality this holiday, Lenovo have shot out of the blocks with their new immersive VR headset, the Lenovo Explorer. The Lenovo Explorer is a comfortable and lightweight design that is affordable and capable of playing the latest games in virtual reality, access Microsoft Office suite, viewing shows in a relaxing virtual home office environment and able to enhance video watching experiences via 3D, 360-degree and 4K. Aimed as a natural extension of your PC, the Explorer is the simplest PC-VR/MR setup ever thanks to no external sensor required, just plug, update and enjoy. All from $349.99, or $449.99 with Touch Controllers, this is exceptionally good value.

The Tab 4 series just got a whole lot more versatile, smarter and flexible with the announcement of the Lenovo Home Assistant Pack. The Home Assistant Pack works with Amazon Alexa, making any Tab 4 series tablet (Tab 4 8, Tab 4 10, Tab 4 8 Plus and Tab 4 10 Plus) a voice-activated assistant with a screen. Weighing only 300 grams, this portable, yet powerful 3-watt speaker boosts the sound of your Tab 4, enabling it to fill a room. Priced from only $69.99, the Lenovo Home Assistant Pack is the perfect addition to your Tab 4 series tablet.