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Surface fans are now 3D‑printing the hardware Microsoft won’t build

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
A Surface fan designed a 3D‑printed dock that improves lapability and pairs the Surface Pro with Lenovo’s TrackPoint keyboard.

A hand places a stylus onto a keyboard's built-in holder. The keyboard is black, with a distinct red pointer, and rests on a white desk.

You can place your Surface Pen and your Surface Pro inside this 3-D printed dock.

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"Blows every past Surface Pro away and competes with the best Windows laptops": Our favorite Snapdragon X Elite PC says 'No' to rising prices

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Microsoft's Surface Pro 11 is our go-to laptop for everyday tasks, creative artistry, and casual browsing, and its Snapdragon X Elite CPU and 13" OLED screen configuration is now 36% cheaper to help folks skip out on the recently announced price hikes.

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 Microsoft Surface Pro 11's versatile 2-in-1 form factor is unmatched.

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Microsoft prepares display upgrades and two stage launch for new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop with Intel and Snapdragon chips this year

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)
New PCs from Microsoft will consist of new chips, display upgrades, and higher starting prices this spring and summer.

First images of Microsoft's Surface Pro 12-inch tablet PC.

First images of Microsoft's Surface Pro 12-inch tablet PC.

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ASUS Zenbook A16 vs. Zenbook S 16: Lots of similarities don't necessarily make for an easy choice, and it might come down to pricing and performance hardware

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
ASUS now has Zenbook A16 and Zenbook S 16 models on the market, and at first glance, they seem quite similar. But once you get inside, differences begin to appear. I've put together this comparison based on our reviews of both laptops to help you make the right decision.

ASUS Zenbook A16 vs Zenbook S 16

I'm comparing the Zenbook A16 to the Zenbook S 16.

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"One of the better laptops I’ve encountered and one I’d happily use daily": This high-end ThinkPad is a solid bet for professionals — especially after this generous discount

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The Lenovo ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition laptop is having a Doorstopper discount at Lenovo, giving business professionals a chance to own its powerful specs for office work for 18% less.

Photograph of the Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Aura Edition Laptop's keyboard

The Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Aura Edition.

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Surface Laptop prices are skyrocketing — this deal might be your last chance to own one without taking out a mortgage

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Microsoft's 7th Edition Surface, one of the best AI laptops we use daily for its supreme workflow performance and perfected clamshell, is now 38% off to defy the recently announced price hikes.

AI-Generated image of a Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition

AI-Generated image of a Microsoft Surface Laptop (7th Edition)

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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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