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High-end tablet takedown: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet vs. Microsoft Surface Pro

We pit the second-generation Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet versus the Microsoft Surface Pro to see which machine is most worth its high price.
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Porsche Design Acer Book RS: Porsche designed, Porsche tuned

Porsche Design not only designed the Acer Book RS, but it apparently tuned it as well with unparalleled Core i5 performance.
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Lenovo Yoga 7i Review: Too many compromises to be great

The Lenovo Yoga 7i is well-built and its CPU performs well for the money. But its GPU and battery life disappoint.
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Dell XPS 13 9310 Review: Tiger Lake perfects perfection

The XPS 13 9310 adds Tiger Lake's extra performance to what was already the best 13-inch laptop you can buy.
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Lenovo Yoga 9i 15: Maybe the fastest 2-in-1 you can buy

The Lenovo Yoga 9i is a rock-solid 2-in-1 with the performance you crave in a 15-inch laptop.
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Acer Swift 5 2020 review: Tiger Lake comes into its own

The Acer Swift 5 is redesigned for late 2020, with Intel's latest Tiger Lake update and some innovative new chassis technologies.
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3: The same, only faster

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 improves on what was already one of the best 15-inch laptops you can buy.
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Acer Spin 3 2020 hands-on review: More for the money

Acer's Spin 3 joins the taller design movement, and switches to an all-metal design. Does it make sense compared to other mid-range 2-in-1 devices?
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We tested the IdeaPad Slim 7 with Intel and AMD CPUs, and found a clear winner

We tested Intel Core vs. AMD Ryzen processors in Lenovo's IdeaPad Slim 7. Each laptop had similar hardware, but a clear winner emerged.
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I’ve reviewed 100 laptops. These are my favorite 5

After reviewing 100 laptops for Digital Trends, several have stood out as particularly satisfying. Here are my five favorites that I've personally reviewed.
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Dell Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise review: For business use only

The Dell Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise is made for large companies that need precise management, and that's reflected in the price.
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HP Spectre x360 15 2020 review: Smaller, yet more powerful

The 2020 HP Spectre x360 15 lops off some bezel and becomes a much smaller and more nimble 15-inch 2-in-1.
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Asus ZenBook Flip S UX371 Review: This tiger can’t roar

The Asus ZenBook Flip S UX371 is one of the first available with Intel's Tiger Lake, but it doesn't live up to the promise of Intel's new processor.
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Acer ConceptD 7 Ezel review: Creators, this unique laptop is just for you

The Acer ConceptD 7 Ezel is perhaps the most creator-focused laptop we've seen, and it all comes together in spectacular fashion.
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These are the best new laptops launching this fall

Here are the five most interesting new laptops announced or rumored for release later this year, from Apple, Dell, Lenovo, Asus, and Microsoft.
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HP Spectre x360 13 vs. Dell XPS 13 2-in-1

Both are excellent convertible 360-degree 2-in-1s. However, HP offers better battery life, the best display in a 13-inch laptop, and frankly, better looks.
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HP Envy 15 vs. Dell XPS 15: Powerful laptops for creators

The Envy 15 is HP's laptop aimed directly at creative professionals, and it enters the market against the excellent Dell XPS 15. Which is the better laptop?
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Asus ZenBook 14 UX425 review: A lot of laptop for not a lot of money

The Asus ZenBook 14 UX425 packs a ton of value into a tiny chassis, with a solid build, long battery life, and great looks.
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Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga review: Falling behind the times

The ThinkPad X13 Yoga is Lenovo's smallest laptop in the ThinkPad line. Last year, its predecessor looked more competitive, but the X13 is showing its age.
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Acer Aspire 5 (2020) review: Has the budget laptop king been dethroned?

The 2020 Acer Aspire 5 is an old-school budget 15-inch laptop that suffers many compromises that some other recent budget laptops do not.
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HP Envy 15 (2020) review: Insane performance, incredible price

HP has turned the Envy line into its best offering for creative professionals, and the Envy 15 is the best example yet.
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Its predecessor plagued me with problems, but the Surface Book 3 fixes them all

The Surface Book 2 suffered several design decisions that significantly reduced its usefulness as a desktop replacement. Did the Surface Book 3 fix them?
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LG Gram 14 2-in-1 (2020) review: More than just a light laptop

The LG Gram 14 2-in-1 lives up to its name in being an extremely lightweight member of its class.
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Dell Inspiron 14 5000 review: Too cheap for its own good?

Budget laptops are experiencing a renaissance, upping the quality in almost every way. Does the Dell Inspiron 14 5000 fit that trend?
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Lenovo Flex 5G review: A murky glimpse into the laptop’s future

The Lenovo Flex 5G promises the fastest always-connected speeds around, but doesn't quite deliver them yet.
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You can now buy the Lenovo Flex 5G, the first 5G laptop

Lenovo is releasing the Flex 5G today, bringing the world's first laptop with 5G connectivity.
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The best AMD Ryzen 4000 laptops

AMD hit a home run with its Ryzen 4000 CPUs, competing strongly against Intel's 10th-gen 15-watt chips and leading the way among budget laptops.
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Microsoft Surface Pro 7 vs. Surface Book 3 13: Which 2-in-1 wins?

The Surface Pro 7 and Surface Book 3 are both excellent 2-in-1s with very different designs. It comes down to one question: Do you want a tablet or a laptop?
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HP Envy x360 13 review: AMD Ryzen 4000 cranks up value

The HP Envy x360 13 is smaller, faster, and better built, making it a bonafide competitor to the spendier Spectre lineup. A premium 2-in-1 at a midrange price.
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Huawei MateBook X Pro vs. MacBook Pro

Does Huawei's MateBook Pro X have what it takes to compete with its rather obvious competition, the Apple MacBook Pro 13? Check out our head-to-head comparison.
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Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14 review: AMD nails it again

Lenovo's IdeaPad Flex 5 14 is another in a line of budget laptops using AMD's latest Ryzen 4000 processors. We put it through its paces to see how it stacks up.
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Microsoft Surface Pro X vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 7

Microsoft introduced two new Surface Pro devices in 2019. Which model is better? We pit the Surface Pro X vs. the Surface Pro 7 to see which is a better buy.
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Microsoft Surface Book 3 (13-inch) review: A portable powerhouse

The Surface Book 3 doubles down on Microsoft's performance objectives for the line, offering a fast CPU and discrete GPU that make it a strong 13-inch offering.
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Lenovo Yoga C640 review: The ultimate laptop for students?

The Lenogo Yoga C640 comes in at a bargain price of just $600, yet offers good performance, excellent battery life, solid build quality, and a clean design.