The Surface Laptop Studio 2’s best new features are on the inside
While much of the focus at Microsoft's September 21st event was on Copilot and AI, the company also debuted two new Surface laptops at the low- and high-end of its lineup. There's the new powerhouse...
View ArticleMicrosoft’s terrifically tiny Surface Laptop Go 3 is a tad better
Alongside the Copilot and Surface Laptop Studio 2 announcements, Microsoft unveiled its updated Surface Laptop Go 3 during the company's September 21st event. Like the Studio 2, the Laptop Go 3 refresh...
View ArticleMicrosoft’s Surface Hub 3 can spin
Though much of the focus remains on Windows Copilot and the new Surface Laptop Studio 2 and Laptop Go 3 following Microsoft's September event, there was one stealth announcement that may have slipped...
View ArticleThe Lenovo Yoga Book 9i’s dual screens boost productivity unless you’re on...
Many companies have tried to reinvent the laptop over the years, to varying degrees of success. Through it all, I’ve remained something of a laptop traditionalist – that old, reliable clamshell design...
View ArticleUnpacking Apple’s M3 series MacBook Pro and iMac: Upgrades and roll-backs
In a surprise move, Apple revealed its M3 series-powered 14-inch/16-inch MacBook Pro and iMac a few months ahead of when most analysts and rumours predicted they'd arrive. Whether this is an effort on...
View ArticleSamsung Tab S9 FE: Flagship-like features with some frustrations
Samsung recently launched its Tab S9 FE and Tab S9 FE Plus, the Fan Edition devices of the early 2023-released Tab S9 series. We tried out the Tab S9 Ultra and found that Samsung’s flagship tablet...
View ArticleThe Surface Laptop Studio 2 makes all the same mistakes but faster
I reviewed the first Surface Laptop Studio (SLS) back in 2021 and walked away confused about what the device aimed to accomplish. Unfortunately, the Surface Laptop Studio 2 maintains that confusion and...
View ArticleLG Gram Style sacrifices function for fashion
LG’s laptop line has been fairly consistent for years, but the company really spiced things up in 2023. Alongside the regular Gram models, LG launched a new Gram Style. On the inside, the Gram Style is...
View ArticleAsus Zenbook 14 OLED is a great thin-and-light, despite Intel’s new chip
I’ve had opportunities to test and try laptops from various manufacturers, but one that’s eluded me so far is Asus. At least, it has until now. I’ve been testing Asus’ new Zenbook 14 OLED for a little...
View ArticleAsus’ new Zephyrus gaming laptop has me excited for the future
As CES 2024 ramps up, Asus kicked things off with a new line of ROG Zephyrus gaming laptops that, much to my surprise, are thin and light enough to allow for easy portability. I actually wrote this on...
View ArticleAsus Zenbook Duo is the best dual-screen laptop yet
Laptops have been a fairly static product category for years now, arguably because the typical clamshell form factor is actually pretty good. However, that hasn’t stopped companies from trying to...
View ArticleApple’s M3 MacBook Air might be the most well-rounded laptop ever
There's a new MacBook Air on the block with the impressive M3 chip and a few other improvements to step up Apple's best-selling laptop. While the majority of the changes are relatively subtle, the most...
View ArticleMacBook Air M3 Review: Air to the throne
Four years after the release of the M1 MacBook Air, I wasn't expecting the same impact from the M3 version, yet it's exceeding my expectations at every turn. Apple has rounded out its M-series of chips...
View ArticleSamsung’s Galaxy Tab A9 Plus is an underrated entry-level tablet
Samsung recently launched the Galaxy Tab A9 Plus, a $329.99 entry-level tablet designed for everyday tasks such as email, browsing the web, reading, watching videos and playing the occasional game....
View ArticleKobo’s Libra Colour brings a subtle palette to the grayscale world of e-readers
Rakuten Kobo is adding colour to its popular e-reader line with the 7-inch Kobo Libra Colour and 6-inch Kobo Clara Colour. Both devices feature an "optimized colour E Ink Kaleido 3 display" to create a...
View ArticleLenovo’s Legion Go is a decent handheld that costs too much
Handheld gaming PCs are gaining in popularity, and there are now quite a few options out there, including multiple versions of Valve’s Steam Deck, the Asus ROG Ally, MSI Claw A1M and Lenovo’s Legion...
View ArticleThe M4 iPad Pro is Apple’s engineering at its best
Years ago, nearly every Apple product was exciting because they were full of innovation you could see or feel -- a click wheel, a multi-touch screen, and ARM chips for desktop computers. Lately, the...
View ArticleApple’s M4 iPad Pro makes me want to ditch my laptop
The iPad sits in a strange spot. Some people love it, some love to hate it, but in the tablet market, it stands alone. Google, Microsoft and Samsung have been chasing the success of the iPad for a...
View ArticleMicrosoft announces new Surface devices, Copilot + PCs
Microsoft held a Surface and AI event ahead of its 2024 Build conference in Seattle, Washington, where the company finally revealed new Surface Laptops and a Surface Pro. The anticipated new devices...
View ArticleHands-on with Microsoft’s Copilot + PC Surface Laptop and Pro
Microsoft unveiled the new Copilot + PC category and announced new Surface devices during an event at its Redmond, Washington campus ahead of Build 2024. The event was packed with bold claims about...
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