It might seem like it is a tad too early to be talking about CES but for MSI, it is never too early. This week, MSI received a bunch of CES Innovation awards at a smaller invite-only event that takes place ahead of the main Consumer Electronics Show in January. …
Read More »Intel and Partners Showcase Vast Array of Products at Technology Open House Event
Intel’s Technology Open House in London was an exhibition of products from the chipmaker and its partners that showcase the capabilities provided by Intel. Core to the showcases were 10th Gen Ice Lake and Comet Lake laptops, Optane-accelerated systems, and gaming PCs designed for high framerate horsepower.
Read More »MSI Shows Off Six-Core Intel Comet Lake Core i7-10710U Prestige 14 Laptop
Yesterday at Intel’s Technology Open House event, we got the chance to catch up with Natalie from MSI on one of their new ultraportable laptops for content creators. Importantly, the MSI Prestige 14 is one of the first ultraportable laptops to be shown with Intel 10th Gen Comet Lake CPU …
Read More »Razer Blade Pro 17 Review (2019)
Briony thinks this is one of the best laptops released in 2019. Find out why ...
Read More »AMD set to launch 7nm mobile graphics to rival Nvidia’s budget GPU’s
AMD looks set to shake up the mobile graphics market with leaks of their new RX 5300M and 5500M specifications showing performance to rival Nvidia's budget mobile offerings. There have been many rumours over the past few weeks regarding AMD’s Navi 12 and 14 desktop graphics looking likely to be …
Read More »Microsoft’s next Surface laptop may switch from Intel to AMD CPUs
Microsoft has been working closely with AMD for a good number of years now, partnering up on Xbox One and Project Scarlet console hardware. Now, Microsoft may be turning to AMD in other parts of its business, with the latest rumours suggesting that the next line-up of Surface laptops will …
Read More »The world’s first 300Hz gaming laptops launch at IFA
ASUS and Acer came to IFA this year armed with the world's first 300Hz gaming laptops.
Read More »MSI launches trio of Intel 10th Gen powered laptops
We've seen plenty of monitor and peripheral announcements throughout this week, but there have also been some interesting announcements on the laptop front. This week, MSI announced the expansion of its creator line up laptops, the world's first to be powered by Intel's new 10th Gen six-core processors. The new …
Read More »ASUS ROG Strix Scar III (G531GW) Review (i9-9880H / RTX 2070)
RTX 2070 & 8-core i9-9880H alongside a 240Hz screen! ASUS' ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW is a beast
Read More »Computex 2019: Gigabyte shows off X570 and X299 motherboards, PCIe 4 SSD and 4K OLED laptop
Yesterday at Computex, Gigabyte announced five new X570 AORUS motherboards and a brand new PCIe 4.0 Gen 4 SSD with blistering fast speeds. Now, Leo has had a chance to roam the booth to get a closer look, we've also discovered a few new bits that we didn't know about …
Read More »Computex 2019: Nvidia launches ‘RTX Studio’ laptop program aimed at creators
Amongst Nvidia's various announcements at Computex this morning, the company also launched the ‘RTX Studio' program, a new certification for laptops aimed at the ‘prosumer' or content creation markets. The idea is to essentially give OEMs a blueprint for the hardware spec someone in this consumer category would be after. …
Read More »Huawei MateBook X Pro (2018) Review – still WORTH it?
We look at the MateBook X Pro 2018 edition, and see if it is worth buying today
Read More »Gigabyte Aorus 15-X9 Laptop Review (i7-8750H, RTX 2070)
It's a 15in laptop from Gigabyte with an i7-8750H and RTX 2070. Is it still worth buying?
Read More »Intel rolls out 9th Generation Core i9, Core i7 and Core i5 CPUs for laptops
Following on from CES earlier this year, we saw many new gaming laptops launch with new RTX graphics but the downside at the time was that they were packing Intel 8th Gen CPUs, with 9th Gen just around the corner. Now just a few short months later, Intel has updated …
Read More »NVIDIA launches GTX 1660Ti and GTX 1650 for laptops
Nvidia expands its laptop graphics offerings with the GTX 1660Ti and GTX 1650
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 »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 »Nvidia is ending support for 3D Vision and Kepler Mobile GPUs in April
A major acquisition isn't the only talking point floating around Nvidia today. We are also seeing the company end support for two of its products soon, the first being 3D Vision and the second being the last remaining Kepler-based mobile GPUs. 3D Vision debuted back in 2008 on the cusp …
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 »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 »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 »Samsung wants to bring its foldable AMOLED displays to laptops too
Samsung has been teasing its foldable, unbreakable display technology for years. We're expecting the foldable smartphone/tablet to launch soon but after that, it looks like attention could turn towards laptops.
Read More »MSI launches P65 Creator laptops with 8th Gen Intel CPUs and Nvidia graphics
During IFA in Berlin last week, MSI launched its latest laptop, the ‘P65 Creator', a sleek white laptop that is primarily built for designers and photographers but also packs a punch for gaming. With the P65, MSI doubled down on design, creating a brushed aluminium and pearl white version. The …
Read More »ASUS ROG GX531 Zephyrus S Preview
The world's thinnest gaming laptop just got thinner! We preview the new ROG Zephyrus S
Read More »Asus Zenbook 3 Deluxe UX490 (w/ i7-8550U) Review
Got a spare £1400 for a thin and light notebook? The Zenbook 3 Deluxe could be worth a look
Read More »AMD’s RX Vega 56 is finally heading to laptops, starting with the Acer Predator Helios 500
After eleven months of floating around in the ether, AMD’s Radeon Vega 56 has finally found its way into a laptop- specifically, the new Acer Predator Helios 500. There’s even the option to go all AMD by switching out the default Intel CPU with a 2nd Gen Ryzen 7 processor, …
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