For years, Apple has discouraged self-repair on its devices in favour of AppleCare, a closed warranty system that ensures upkeep should anything bad happen – for a price. While Microsoft has always been seen on the other side of the fence, it seems as though the company isn’t so different …
Read More »Acer unveils new ConceptD range, spanning across mixed reality headsets, desktops, laptops and monitors
Last night, Acer rounded up journalists in New York City to show off a huge range of upcoming launches for 2019. We've already covered most of the gaming oriented stuff, with coverage for new Predator systems and monitors, as well as Nitro and Helios laptops. Now, we are turning our …
Read More »Acer refreshes Nitro 7 and Nitro 5 gaming laptops
So far today, we've seen plenty of announcements for the revamped, 2019 range of Acer Predator products, including a new monitor, a new desktop and two new Helios series laptops. Now, our attention is turning to the Acer Nitro series, which strikes a decent balance between price and performance. Today …
Read More »Acer Helios 700 and Helios 300 laptops unveiled with Intel 9th Gen and RTX graphics
Aside from new desktops and high refresh rate monitors, Acer's event today also featured plenty of new laptops. Today, we were able to get a look at the new Predator Helios 700 and the Helios 300, tackling the high-end and mid-range gaming laptop markets. The Acer Predator Helios 700 is …
Read More »AMD launches 2nd Gen Ryzen PRO and Athlon Pro mobile processors
AMD has officially begun rolling out its next generation laptop processors, with 2nd Gen Ryzen PRO and AMD Athlon PRO hitting the market, complete with Radeon Vega graphics on board
Read More »Razer rolls out update tool to fix security vulnerability in some Blade laptops
Since the revelation of Spectre and Meltdown, there has been an increased focus on CPU and chipset security. Last year, a vulnerability was discovered in Intel's ‘Manufacturing Mode' for laptop CPUs, which leaves systems vulnerable to certain attacks. Recently, it was discovered that a number of Razer laptops were left …
Read More »Asus Zephyrus S GX701GX Review – The Incredible Vanishing Bezel
It's a very sleek laptop from ASUS ROG, packing RTX 2080 Max-Q graphics. Is it worth £3200?!
Read More »ASUS ROG Strix RTX SCAR II GL704GW Review (i7-8750H & RTX 2070)
A stunning 144Hz IPS display matched to an RTX 2070 and Core i7.
Read More »MSI showcase 2019 RTX laptop range to KitGuru
Natalie McMorrow from MSI takes us through an overview of their new range of RTX laptops
Read More »Google transfers hardware employees amidst downsizing, rather than making them redundant
‘Cut backs’ seems to be a key phrase alongside ‘layoffs’ this year, as every company seems to be shaking things up, inevitably making a number of employees redundant. Even Google is not immune as it scales back its dwindling hardware division, but the Search giant is ensuring that its employees …
Read More »PC Specialist Octane VI RTX – 9900K & RTX 2080 Max-P in a Laptop!
It's a monster of a laptop from PC Specialist, with desktop grade hardware inside.
Read More »Gigabyte Aero 15-X9 Review – with RTX 2070 Max-Q
Gigabyte has updated its Aero 15 lineup with RTX graphics - what does Leo think?
Read More »MSI Prestige Photography Competition from Shoreditch UK
MSI held their first ever photography competition last weekend in the Techspace in Shoreditch. The room was kitted out with strobe lights, various props, professional models, cameras, laptops and some very tasty looking cupcakes. Amateur and professional photographers alike were invited to attend to shoot the best picture.
Read More »Early adopters for RTX laptops will want to double check their version Windows
RTX laptops are finally hitting retail but early adopters will want to double check their version of Windows if they want to take advantage of ray-tracing.
Read More »Acer Predator Helios 300 Review – 144Hz IPS Laptop
It's a £1250 laptop from Acer - with a killer 144Hz IPS display. Is it a good buy?
Read More »Razer gives the Quartz treatment to Blade laptops and peripherals
Razer isn’t opposed to shedding its iconic emerald green colour scheme every once in a while, unveiling its “Quartz” line of gaming peripherals at the end of 2017. This Valentine’s Day, Razer is expanding this very same range, making it possible to own an entire system setup clad with the …
Read More »PC Specialist unveils its new range of Nvidia RTX laptops
PC Specialist has launched its new line of Nvidia RTX-powered laptops, all housing a 144Hz display and RGB keyboard. The Recoil II and Octane VI are readily available, while the Proteus VI, Defiance V and Optimus IX will arrive in the near future. There are many different configurations of the …
Read More »CES 2019: MSI adds PS63 to ‘lifestyle’ laptop lineup
While MSI traditionally focusses on gaming laptops, the company has also been rolling out more traditional portables intended for the mainstream audience. Today at CES, MSI announced the latest addition to its ‘lifestyle' lineup of laptops- the PS63 Modern. The PS63 Modern strips things back in favour of a streamlined, …
Read More »CES 2019: Razer upgrades Blade 15 laptops with RTX 2060, 2070 and 2080 graphics
Now that RTX GPUs for laptops have officially been announced, we are starting to see new laptop announcements from various companies. First up, we have Razer announcing that the Blade 15 has been updated once again, this time with RTX 2060, RTX 2070 and RTX 2080 graphics options. The Razer …
Read More »CES 2019: Nvidia brings RTX graphics to gaming laptops
Aside from RTX 2060 and G-Sync news, Nvidia also had announcements for gaming laptop enthusiasts at its CES 2019 keynote today. Soon, RTX graphics are going to be available in laptops, with over 40 different models set to hit the market so far- this will include both Max-Q and regular …
Read More »AMD comprehensively covers notebook market with second-gen Ryzen Mobile processors
AMD’s newly unveiled second-generation mobile Ryzen line-up provides the most comprehensive notebook coverage in the company's history.
Read More »Razer Blade 15 Base (2018) Review (i7-8750H & GTX1060 Max-Q)
It's a new cut-down version of the Blade 15 - but can it bring anything new to the table?
Read More »Razer updates Blade Stealth laptops for 2019
Earlier this year, Razer launched a new lineup of Blade laptops in the 15in form factor. These had slimmer bezels, updated hardware and an overall squarer design than the previous Blade laptops. Now, Razer has essentially done the same thing for its Blade Stealth 13 series, with the thin and …
Read More »ASUS ZenBook 13 UX331UN Ultrabook Review
It's a thin and light laptop for under £1000, but it's an all-round excellent machine
Read More »PC Specialist Fusion II (i7 8750H & GTX 1060 Max-Q) Laptop Review
It's a thin and stylish laptop for £1199 - but is the beauty only skin deep?
Read More »ASUS brings the world’s thinnest gaming laptop to the UK
ASUS unveiled its ROG Zephyrus S GX531GM gaming laptop at Gamescom in August, laying claim to the title of “world’s thinnest gaming laptop”. Taking to London, the firm provided a hands-on with the device, showcasing its improved processor, display and dimensions. ASUS introduced it’s the Republic of Gamers (ROG) Zephyrus …
Read More »Alienware makes gaming laptops both thinner and lighter with the m15
Designing a good gaming laptop takes quite a bit of finesse when it comes to design. Balancing performance with portability, cooling and noise levels can be a tricky task. However, Alienware seems to be on the right track with its latest m15 laptop, the thinnest Alienware yet. We caught up …
Read More »Huawei Mate 20 Lite Review
It's the first phone from the new Mate 20 series - is it worth buying today?
Read More »Huawei updates its triple-camera setup for the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro
Today in London, Huawei announced its latest smartphones – the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro. These build on the success of Huawei's P20 series that launched last March with bigger and better screens, increased battery capacity and an updated triple-camera setup. We went hands-on with the new phones to tell …
Read More »MSI PS42 Modern & MSI P65 Creator – unboxing/preview
We are the first to get our hands on these engineering samples - Briony did a live unboxing!
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