November 16, 2020

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XIDU PhilBook Y13 – laptop with a beautiful and modern design, good specs, and an even better price

We have previously talked about XIDU in another article, which you can read by clicking here. We haven’t tested their laptop yet but at least on paper their devices are a pretty sweet combination of…

November 16, 2020

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[Specs, Info and Prices] Lenovo Legion Slim 7 (15″) – gaming with so many options to choose from

Lenovo revealed a new addition to their Gaming inspired Legion lineup. The Legion brand has seen successes with their desktops and laptops, having them paired with a free copy of Windows and a recent AAA…

November 13, 2020

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[34 Gaming tests + videos] NVIDIA GeForce MX350 [25W] – still the NVIDIA budget king

ContentsBenchmarks comparisonSpecs overviewGPU comparison table Gaming tests and gameplay videos (ext. monitor)VerdictEarlier this year, the GeForce MX250 was the fastest NVIDIA low-end and low-power GPU. As we all know, in the IT universe thing can…

November 12, 2020

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Top 5 reasons to BUY or NOT buy the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s

The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s is a great business laptop that is just a few steps away from being considered a true workstation machine. It’s got the power, the I/O, the display, the build quality, and…

November 12, 2020

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[28 Gaming tests + videos] NVIDIA GeForce MX250 [10W] – not the best choice in terms of performance and power consumption

ContentsSpecs overviewSpecs table Gaming tests and gameplay videos (ext. monitor)VerdictThe 10W version of the NVIDIA GeForce MX250 is designed for thin and light laptops. To be suitable for super-slim devices, the MX250 has gone through…

November 12, 2020

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Inside Dell Latitude 14 9410 2-in-1 – disassembly and upgrade options

Most convertibles on the market struggle with their upgrade options. This notebook is not an exception. Check out all Dell Latitude 14 9410 2-in-1 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in…

November 12, 2020

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Xiaomi Redmibook 14 II – a great budget MacBook Pro alternative – a quick look with a sweet deal at the end

Xiaomi has been known for delivering great products that don’t hurt our wallets when compared to other similarly specced offerings from other brands. The Redmibook 14 II is no exception and it seems to deliver…

November 11, 2020

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[36 Gaming tests + videos] NVIDIA GeForce MX250 (25W) – a budget GPU that is still very capable

ContentsSpecs overviewGPU comparison table Gaming tests and gameplay videos (ext. monitor)VerdictThe NVIDIA GeForce MX 250 (25W) was the most powerful entry-level NVIDIA GPU until the debut of the GeForce MX350 (which is a cut-down version…

November 11, 2020

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The CONS of the new ARM-based Apple MacBook Pro, Air and Mini, that Apple DIDN’T say

Apple’s events and marketing have generally been top-notch, so it would come with no surprise that after their latest event called “One more thing”, we all saw the positives of the newly announced MacBook Pro,…

November 10, 2020

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[38 Gaming tests + videos] NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 [50W, 1024 CUDA, GDDR5] – this one is still a powerful budget solution

The 50W version of the GTX 1650 is a well-known video card because it’s on the market since Q2 2019. This graphics solution doesn’t cost too…

November 09, 2020

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[38 Gaming tests + videos] NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 [40W, 896 CUDA, GDDR6] – a good balance between power consumption and performance

The mobile high-end NVIDIA RTX GPUs are definitely a good choice for gamers with big wallets but most users are aiming for something in the middle…

November 08, 2020

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Inside Lenovo ThinkPad T14s – disassembly and upgrade options

This device is extremely powerful. The Ryzen Pro CPUs provide exquisite performance and efficiency, thanks to the 15W TDP. However, the upgradability has taken a toll, compared to the non-s ThinkPad T14. Check out all…

November 07, 2020

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Inside Acer Swift 5 Pro (SF514-55GT) – disassembly and upgrade options

The Swift 5 Pro (SF514-55GT) is a remarkable device, with its extremely thin and light form factor. Naturally, though, this leads to some letdowns in terms of upgradability. Check out all Acer Swift 5 Pro…

November 06, 2020

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Inside Lenovo Yoga 9i (14) – disassembly and upgrade options

Although they were one of the first to include the Tiger Lake CPUs, it seems like they implemented it on an older platform. And it also doesn’t shine with upgradability, either. Check out all Lenovo…

November 05, 2020

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Inside Dell Vostro 15 5501 – disassembly and upgrade options

Ultimately, the Vostro 15 5501 is a very similar device to the Inspiron 15 5501. However, this comes as a positive, when the upgradability is considered. Check out all Dell Vostro 15 5501 prices and…

November 04, 2020

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Inside HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 – disassembly and upgrade options

The HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 is a premium mobile workstation, that provides the user quite some power on the go. Check out all HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 prices and configurations in our Specs…

November 03, 2020

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[Quick look] XIDU – affordable laptop line-up with some good surprises

With every passing day, we hear of new innovative brands in the tech space that want to disrupt the market and carve a niche for themselves and XIDU is no different from them. Designed and…

November 03, 2020

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Inside Dell Inspiron 15 5501 – disassembly and upgrade options

This year’s Inspiron series are definitely upgradability kings. Check out all Dell Inspiron 15 5501 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review. 1. Remove the bottom plate Similarly…

November 02, 2020

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Inside HP EliteBook 840 G7 – disassembly and upgrade options

Here, you get typical high-profile upgradability, inside of a pretty thin and light notebook. Check out all HP EliteBook 840 G7 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.…

October 31, 2020

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Inside Dell Inspiron 14 5401 – disassembly and upgrade options

A 14-inch laptop with that much upgradability is rare these days. Check out all Dell Inspiron 14 5401 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review. 1. Remove the…