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“Still one of my favorites”: This dependable 2‑in‑1 is discounted again while modern laptops remain scarce

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The Lenovo Yoga 7 is a laptop from 2024 built with advanced AI-empowered hardware for powering through office work and creative productivity tasks that still hold in 2026, and it's now on sale for 27%

Lenovo Yoga 7 tent display.

The Lenovo Yoga 7 in its "Tent" mode.

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Dell is scrubbing its failed Premium brand from existence, but who cares when you can save almost $900 on an XPS 14?

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
Dell is quietly turning its "Premium" laptops back into XPS machines to fix a naming mess, and you can save nearly $900 on the hardware formerly known as the Dell 14 Premium.

The all-new 2025 Dell 14 Premium replaces last year's Dell XPS 14. Though it looks the same, it has updated internal hardware.

Once an XPS in everything but name, the laptop formerly known as the Dell 14 Premium is now called the Dell XPS 14 (2025).

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"An error was made": We asked ASUS why Zenbook prices are suddenly soaring, and we have bad news

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
Just hours after our 5-star review dropped, ASUS and Best Buy hiked the price of the Zenbook A16.

Studio photos of the 2026 ASUS Zenbook A16 laptop featuring the new Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme processor.

The ASUS Zenbook A16 earned a perfect score in our review, but it confusingly went up in price hours after launch.

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This incredible new Zenbook is a warning that Microsoft needs to stop obsessing over Copilot+ PCs for Surface: "I would probably leave with more questions than answers."

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
The ASUS Zenbook A16 is a Copilot+ PC by definition, but its 5-star success proves no one cares. Major reviews are hailing its 18-core Snapdragon power, lightweight build, and MacBook-beating performance while completely ignoring Microsoft's "Copilot+ PC" label.

Studio photos of the 2026 ASUS Zenbook A16 laptop featuring the new Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme processor.

The ASUS Zenbook A16 is technically a Copilot+ PC, but you wouldn’t know it from reading reviews of the laptop.

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"The MacBook Air is no longer the best lightweight laptop": I compare the new ASUS Zenbook A16 to show how it dominates Apple's sleek notebook in key areas

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
We got our hands on the new ASUS Zenbook A16 for in-depth testing, and it's clear that the new Windows laptop is gunning for Apple's lightweight MacBook Air 15. Here's how the two devices compare in terms of design, features, displays, performance, efficiency, and pricing.

ASUS Zenbook A16 vs. MacBook Air 15 (M5)

I'm putting the new ASUS Zenbook A16 up against the MacBook Air 15 with M5.

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I tested ASUS' Zenbook A16 with Qualcomm's incredible Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme CPU, and I'm convinced: This is everything a flagship Windows laptop should be

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Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)
A combination of Qualcomm's phenomenal generational performance gains and refinements to ASUS' already stellar Zenbook design has crafted a practically perfect Windows laptop.

Studio photos of the 2026 ASUS Zenbook A16 laptop featuring the new Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme processor.

Studio photos of the 2026 ASUS Zenbook A16 laptop featuring the new Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme processor.

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“This pricing changes the conversation”: HP’s first Snapdragon X2 Elite laptop arrives for hundreds less — and I’m wondering if Intel should be worried

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
HP's first laptop featuring the new Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite X2 SoC is now available to buy, and it should be the right choice for anyone who wants an ultra-thin, ultra-light PC with outstanding performance and efficiency.

Image of the HP OmniBook Ultra 14 (G2) at CES 2026.

HP's new OmniBook Ultra 14 (G2) with Snapdragon X2 Elite chip is now available to buy.

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One of HP's most powerful gaming laptops with a scarce RTX 5070, 165Hz display, and 16GB RAM — is suddenly way cheaper than it should be with $900 off

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The HP Omen MAX 16" configuration with an RTX 5070 graphics card, Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and more is now on sale at a whopping 32% discount.

Image of the HP OMEN MAX 16 (2025) gaming laptop.

The HP Omen MAX on display.

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You don’t need a $1,500 laptop — Dell’s 14 Plus proves the smarter buy is the simple one

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
The Dell 14 Plus was already a top pick for value. Now, massive discounts bring this reliable laptop down to just $699.

A silver Dell 14 Plus laptop is open on a wooden desk. Nearby are a potted plant, wireless earbud case, smart speaker, and stacked books, creating a cozy workspace.

The Dell 14 Plus is a plain laptop, but it's great for getting work done.

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US PC sales grew in 2025 as companies scrambled to ditch Windows 10, but 2026 could be a disaster in waiting

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Par : [email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)
AI demand is driving RAM and storage prices up 60%, with US PC shipments forecast to fall 13% in 2026.

Image of the Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i 14 (Gen 10) and ASUS Zenbook A14 (2025) laptops.

AI demand is driving RAM and storage prices up 60%, with US PC shipments forecast to fall 13% in 2026.

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Our favorite mid-range gaming laptop with RTX 5060 graphics, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, and 32GB of RAM is now 22% off for Dell's Spring Sale

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Dell's Spring Sale is underway, and it's brought a 22% discount to one of our favorite mid-range gaming laptops with an RTX 5060 GPU and 32GB of RAM, the Alienware 16X Aurora.

Image of the Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) gaming laptop.

The Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) gaming laptop on display

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Razer's new Blade 16 drops AMD Ryzen for Intel Panther Lake — Brighter OLED display, faster RAM, and Thunderbolt 5 make it better than ever for mixed use

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
Razer has taken the wraps off its Blade 16 for 2026, and it's a significant refresh that now builds on Intel's Core Ultra Series 3 "Panther Lake" chips. Here's what you need to know (and where you can buy it today).

Razer Blade 16 (2026)

A look at the refreshed Razer Blade 16 for 2026, complete with Intel CPUs and NVIDIA GPUs.

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I want to see Dell's new feature on PCs everywhere — its first Copilot+ mini PC supports five external monitors thanks to customizable ports

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
Dell just announced its first Copilot+ mini PC running on Intel's Core Ultra Series 3 chips, and I'm in love with its customizable port selection that unlocks up to five external displays with a mix of 4K and 5K resolutions.

Dell Pro 5 Micro

A look at Dell's new Pro 5 Micro mini PC powering four external displays.

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Why buy the MacBook Neo when this Lenovo laptop has mostly the same specs for half the price?

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Best Buy Tech Fest has a 43% discount on the Lenovo IdeaPad 1, an AMD-empowered laptop with performance rates equal to that of the popular MacBook Neo, while costing half as much.

AI-Generated image of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 visualized

The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 is a true budget gem with this massive discount.

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Of all the laptops on sale competing with MacBook Neo, thank goodness we found one that's over $550 off — with 32GB RAM and a 1TB SSD

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The MacBook Neo continues to encourage more laptops to go on sale as the Nimo 15.6" FHD Business Laptop with 32GB RAM and a 1TB SSD receives a gigantic 46% discount on its normally steep MSRP.

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A new contender challenges MacBook Neo's value for money and specs.

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Your desk setup is a literal pain in the arm — I've used the Logitech MX Vertical for years and it’s finally $40 off

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
Stop settling for wrist strain. The Logitech MX Vertical is $40 off, offering a 57-degree "handshake" grip that remains the gold standard for comfort.

Logitech MX Vertical and Logi Dock

My Logitech MX Vertical mouse has sat on my desk for years, and it has aged incredibly well.

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This gaming laptop that combines style with functionality, is now 23% off — It's got a gorgeous OLED display, tons of RAM, and an RTX 5060 GPU

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The Lenovo Legion 7i 16" (Gen 10) is a near-perfect laptop for mid-range gaming, casual use, and even productivity, and it's now on sale for a 24% discount at Best Buy.

Image of the Lenovo Legion 7i 16 (Gen 10) gaming laptop.

The Lenovo Legion 7i 16" (Gen 10) on a desk.

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These gaming laptops handle modern AAA titles in a way that actually justifies their price — OLED options with RTX 50 graphics

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The MacBook Neo isn't equipped to run PC games at their full potential, but these laptops on sale for Best Buy's Tech Fest certainly do.

AI-Generated image of ASUS, Alienware, HP. and Lenovo gaming laptops visuallized.

AI-Generated image of ASUS, Alienware, HP. and Lenovo gaming laptops.

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The Surface Pro 11 for Business's "unusable" pen is finally fixed — and so is its inaccurate and unresponsive touchscreen

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
Microsoft finally released a firmware fix for the Surface Pro 11 for Business, resolving "hover-inking" and touch accuracy issues that plagued the Intel model for a year.

The Surface Pro 11's versatile 2-in-1 form factor, with stand and detachable keyboard pictured here, helps make it our top choice for most people.

The Surface Pro 11 for Business has had touch and pen issues since last year.

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