Aesthetically, the Superbook is a convincing Apple MacBook Air 11-inch clone. The device offers an 11.6-inch, 1366 x 768 LCD panel, what appears to be a full-size island-style keyboard and a large gesture-capable touchpad. There’s also a built-in battery that Andronium claims will last eight hours. Outside of that, the Superbook is an empty shell, just waiting for you to hook up your Android phone via the USB Type-C or microUSB port....
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Thursday (Mar. 23) published an Apple patent filing describing a method by which you would place an iPhone into a MacBook chassis and power the computing device with an iPhone. The smartphone would be strategically placed in about the same spot as a touchpad would on a regular Mac. Could Apple be planning such a move for the iPhone 8? The patent application, which was earlier discovered by AppleInsider, is called, simply, “Electronic accessory device....
With its low-res screen and outdated processor, the MacBook Air barely entered the conversation, so it doesn’t shock me to hear the rumors that a new Air may never come. Still, that would be pretty big news, especially for those who would prefer to spend less than a grand on their next notebook. But it’s also easy to see why the Air’s time has come. When the MacBook Air launched in 2008 for $1,799, it was a revelation, cramming a 13-inch display into what was then a remarkably light 3-pound aluminum design....
For a limited time, the 256GB model Mac mini M1 (opens in new tab) is on sale for $649. That’s $50 off, and the Mac mini M1’s lowest price yet. This is one of the best Apple deals we’ve seen this month. B&H (opens in new tab) mirrors this Mac mini deal. More: Best Apple deals Apple Mac mini M1 reviewWhy I picked up the M1 Mac mini over the MacBook Pro...
As someone who’s been working every day with a 2016 MacBook Pro – and who is sick of seeing spinning beach balls during heavy multitasking – I’m happy to report that the 2018 MacBook Pro 13-inch with Touch Bar (starting at $1,799) has the serious speed boost I’ve been waiting for. In fact, the 8th-gen Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD in my $2,499 configuration is probably overkill....
While Apple didn’t specify why it’s moving away from Intel, previous reports claim the company was concerned about unsatisfactory performance improvements. Cook previously voiced his displeasure with Intel and even cited CPU shortages as a reason for declining Mac sales. Apple plans to develop a family of SoCs for the Mac that will bring new features and a common architecture so developers can easily make software for the entire Apple ecosystem....
As of this writing, the new, convenient feature is only available in two states. Don’t worry, though. The Cupertino-based tech giant announced that four more states, as well as the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico, are gearing up to support Wallet-stored IDs soon (h/t Apple Insider). Which states support Apple Wallet IDs? You may be wondering, “Which checkpoints will acknowledge my Apple Wallet-stored ID?” After all, the last thing you’d want to do is raise eyebrows at a TSA checkpoint....
After a slightly rocky start, the Apple Watch moved to a full sprint and, at this point, is channeling its inner Steve Rogers and calling out “On your left” as it blows past every other smartwatch to pull another lap ahead. With that said, the Apple Watch and specifically the Apple Watch 7 aren’t for everyone. Don’t want to charge your watch on a near-daily basis? The Apple Watch can’t help you....
Earlier in August, the leaker teased the design of the Apple Watch 8, stating that it would have the same bigger design as the Apple Watch 7. What’s more, apparently the base model won’t have a titanium option, as this might be reserved for the rumored Apple Watch 8 Pro. As for colors, the aluminum option is expected to come in Midnight, Starlight, Silver, and (PRODUCT) RED, while the stainless steel frame will come in Silver and Graphite....
The best monitor deals in April 2021Check out the best gaming laptops 2021See the best PC games and best Xbox Game Pass PC games to play now What is HDMI 2.1? HDMI 2.1 connectivity is looking to be the new standard for TVs and gaming monitors, and it’s an impressive upgrade. It will be able to support higher video resolutions and with equally higher refresh rates. This includes 8K resolution at 60Hz and 4K resolution at 120Hz....
Windows 11: latest OS features, major updates, and moreWindows 11 compatibility: Can your CPU run it?Best laptop deals in 2021 As spotted by Neowin, other big brands are doing the same. Asus, known for its incredible line of gaming laptops, published two lists. The first offers the hardware requirements and Windows 11-compatible Asus motherboards and processors, including for Intel and AMD. The second list features PCs, laptops, workstations, AiO, and more devices that will be compatible with Microsoft’s OS....
With the ProArt Studiobook 16, the audience is creative professionals, specifically photo and video editors. What sets it apart from the likes of the Dell XPS 15 or MacBook Pro is a rotary dial embedded in the deck below the keyboard. Positioned to the left of the touchpad, the dial gives users a tactile input to access a customizable array of tools and settings. It’s a real joy to use and a boon for photo and video editors subscribed to the Adobe suite....
Asus’ gaming arm, the Republic of Gamers, has posted a brief video on YouTube showing a ROG computer (it looks a lot like the most recent ROG Strix GL553, at least from the back) over AMD’s Ryzen logo with the words “Something has awakened.” How mysterious! The description has the hashtag #Computex2017, so we expect to see it at the Asus ROG press conference in Taipei later this month. Whether it will be part of a new line of laptops or new options for its existing models is still up in the air....
This year, Asus is introducing newly refreshed ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and ZenBook Duo 14 laptops. The pair attracted so much attention, they earned CES 2021 Innovation Honoree awards for their cutting-edge design. Asus ZenBook Duo (UX481) reviewAsus ZenBook Pro Duo reviewCES 2021: News on the latest laptops, tablets and more CES 2021: Asus ZenBook Pro Duo 15 Asus didn’t skimp on the ZenBook Pro Duo 15’s gorgeous, ground-breaking displays....
Design The VivoBook Flip 14’s slightly sparkly blue lid features a shiny silver Asus logo in the middle. Its keyboard deck may be a pro or a con, based on your taste; its grooved design struck the fancy of some Laptop Mag staffers, though it did nothing for me. At 3.3 pounds and 0.8 inches thick, the 14-inch VivoBook is heavier and thicker than the 13.3-inch Lenovo Yoga 720 (2....
The North American configuration will include a 1080p display, Intel Core i5-8250U processor, 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD. There’s no word on a US launch of the S14 just yet. The new colors are firmament green (kind of a cyan), star grey (with a red stripe), silver blue (with a yellow stripe), icicle gold (with a white accent) and gun metal (dark gray with a light gray keyboard deck)....
Design If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. The aluminum-clad ZenBook UX303UA maintains a similar look to the rest of the ZenBook line, including concentric circles on the lid and a beige-silver color that the company describes as “smoky brown.” Asus’ logo is featured prominently in the center of the lid, and the aluminum build feels solid. Inside, you’ll find a black, backlit Chiclet-style keyboard with an aluminum palm rest and a 13....
Laptop PC retailers and manufacturers are currently slashing prices on the today’s top-rated student laptops. And what’s more, stackable discounts for students and educators amount to even more savings. Take Lenovo’s back-to-school sale for example. Students and teachers can take up to an extra $100 off an already discounted laptop via coupon, “BTS2022” at checkout. Plus, save an extra 5% with ID.me verification. And if you’re considering buying one of the latest MacBooks, Apple’s Education Store has the best back-to-school savings....
Our favorite Cyber Monday streaming deal that’s still kicking around is Disney Plus for $79.99 (opens in new tab) for the full year. That offer expires on Dec. 8 with the price bumping up to $109.99 per year, so you’re saving $30 by picking it up today! HBO Max for $2 (opens in new tab) a month gets an honorable mention for both its amazing library and the fact that we don’t know when this deal is going to expire, HBO originally said it ended yesterday so it could disappear at any moment....
However, parsing out how different switches can affect the user’s typing experience can be confusing. Cherry MX Red switches are a popular option because they’re decently sensitive with a 2.0mm actuation point and have that traditional “typing” sound that isn’t too overwhelming. On the other hand, Cherry MX Blue switches offer more tactile feedback but will wake your neighbors in the middle of the night. To make matters more confusing, not every keyboard manufacturer uses the same switches....
