I can’t wait for ARM-based gaming laptops

I can’t wait for ARM-based gaming laptops

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends I know, I know. It sounds ridiculous. Preposterous. Antithetical. Apple sure isn’t going to make a gaming laptop, and the current range of Qualcomm-based Windows laptops aren’t exactly performers. But after doing some gaming on a MacBook Pro, I can’t help but fantasize about how excellent ARM-based gaming laptops could …

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Dell UltraSharp 34 (U3425WE) review: every bell and whistle

Dell UltraSharp 34 (U3425WE) review: every bell and whistle

Dell UltraSharp 34 USB-C Monitor(U3425WE) MSRP $1,020.00 “The Dell UltraSharp 34 USB-C Monitor is an ultrawide monitor that’s a great fit for the modern workspace.” Pros 120Hz refresh rate Great contrast Surprisingly good speakers Excellent port selection KVM switch Three-year warranty Cons Too expensive Needs to be calibrated Not super sharp In just this past …

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Brother MFC-L2820DWXL review: a $300 monochrome printer

Brother MFC-L2820DWXL review: a 0 monochrome printer

Brother MFC-L2820DWXL MSRP $300.00 “Brother’s MFC-L2820DWXL laser printer is a light, but sturdy all-in-one for documents.” Pros Comes with 4,200 pages worth of toner Fast 34 ppm speed ADF is also quite fast Screen is easy to navigate Lightweight and easy to move Cons Poor photo quality; graphics have some banding Manual tray can be …

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Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) review: it’s damn near perfect

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) review: it’s damn near perfect

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 MSRP $2,000.00 “The ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) achieves a level of greatness no other gaming laptop has been able to pull off.” Pros MacBook-like thinness and weight Gorgeous OLED display Redesigned charger and USB-C power delivery Great productivity performance Much cheaper than the competition Cons A little behind in games Soldered …

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ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 review: won’t win any new converts

ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 review: won’t win any new converts

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 MSRP $2,703.00 “The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 won’t win new fans, but will satisfy its current audience.” Pros Thin and light chassis Good productivity performance Excellent OLED display Great keyboard Good business support Cons Performance lags competitors No haptic touchpad Mediocre battery life Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Carbon is …

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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Google Pixel 8 Pro: a tough battle

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Google Pixel 8 Pro: a tough battle

Google Pixel 8 Pro (left) and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Andy Boxall / Digital Trends This year, Samsung has broken new ground with its Galaxy S24 lineup, delivering not only the excellent year-over-year performance enhancements we’ve come to expect from Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon chips, but a whole new suite of Galaxy AI features that let …

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The best Vision Pro alternatives

The best Vision Pro alternatives

Tracey Truly / Digital Trends The Vision Pro is impressive, but it’s not for everyone. That’s why some people are already returning their orders just two weeks after the $3,500 product first launched. Fortunately, if that’s you, or if you like the concept of Apple’s Vision Pro, but aren’t convinced it’s a match for your …

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OnePlus 12 vs. OnePlus 12R: don’t buy the wrong phone

OnePlus 12 vs. OnePlus 12R: don’t buy the wrong phone

OnePlus 12R (left) and OnePlus 12 Prakhar Khanna / Digital Trends Last year’s OnePlus 11R was the “value phone you’ve been waiting for.” Unfortunately, it wasn’t available in the U.S. However, things have changed with the OnePlus 12 series. Both the OnePlus 12 and 12R are available here at different price points. The OnePlus 12R being …

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