Laptop Computers

by Mos Khan ·Posted
This Monday, Apple kicked off the week with its annual Worldwide Developers Conference. Although WWDC is primarily focused on the latest OS updates for Apple's family of devices, the big reveal during the event was the introduction of the next generation of Apple silicon designed specifically for Macs: the M2 chip. The majority of the event focused on the latest features being brought to iOS 16, watchOS9, macOS Ventura, and iPadOS 16, but Apple also announced an
by William Min ·Posted
HP has released the 13.5" Elite Dragonfly G3 Multi-Touch Laptop, which is the successor to the Elite Dragonfly G2. The G3 has several major upgrades, including 12th-Gen Intel® Core™ processors with integrated Intel® Iris™ Xe Graphics, 4800 MHz DDR5 RAM, and a M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD, all of which contribute to a significant performance boost. While the Elite Dragonfly G3 is more powerful, it keeps
by John-Paul Pale… ·Posted
Power through professional workflows with the HP 15.6" ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation, which lets you tackle large projects, blaze through 3D modeling, eliminate slowdowns, and perform serious multitasking with 12th-Gen Intel® processors, fast storage, and large memory configurations. HP 15.6" ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation The
by Shawn C. Steiner ·Posted
Musicians, podcasters, and other audio professionals need a laptop for all types of workflows. Whether it is jotting down notes for your next project, recording some music memos for a song idea, or even recording and editing an entire podcast, you will need a machine that is powerful and reliable. Enter the 14" and 16" MacBook Pros with M1 Pro and M1 Max chips. The computers bring a host of upgrades and a hard-to-believe boost to performance that will make all audio pros happy. B&H Recommends…
by Shawn C. Steiner ·Posted
Over the past year, Apple has completely revamped the MacBook line as part of a transition to its own custom silicon, aka processors. Promoting them has been easy because they are more powerful, more efficient, and generally better. The M1 chip was the start in the 13" MacBook Pro and, now, with the launch of 14"
by Mos Khan ·Posted
During its special keynote event, Apple “Unleashed” the updated MacBook Pro lineup, featuring 14 and 16" models with your choice of Apple’s new M1 Pro and M1 Max chips. Like the original M1 silicon, these new chips promise to deliver dramatically improved performance and power efficiency. The MacBook Pros were announced alongside the next generation of Airpods, as well as some updated color options for the HomePod Mini. Here’s a full look at the biggest announcements. MacBook Pro MacBook Pro The obvious headliner of Apple's live event was
by M. Brett Smith ·Posted
Today, at its “Spring Loaded” event, Apple announced a swarm of new products and services, including major updates for some of its most popular devices, such as the iMac, Apple TV, and more. Here’s everything that was everything from today’s big event. AirTag Apple’s first product announcement was the debut of its long-awaited AirTag, an inconspicuous iPhone accessory that helps keep tabs on your most important
by William Min ·Posted
If you’re a long-time Windows user, it can be intimidating to switch over to a Mac. You’re probably worried about learning a new operating system, as well as losing all your data. However, with the Migration Assistant app from Apple, it’s easy to transfer important data from your Windows computer to the Mac. With Apple recently updating some of its Mac models
by Shawn C. Steiner ·Posted
Apple has constantly been releasing new ads and commercials proclaiming that “your next computer is not a computer.” Honestly, every time Apple has said that, I’ve been hoping that the spokesperson was right. I have always enjoyed using my classic 9.7" iPad Pro when I’m commuting, or even in the office, for taking notes or drafting an article. With the 2018 and 2020 generations of iPad Pros, the upcoming iPadOS 14, and the new Magic Keyboard with Trackpad, can it finally
by William Min ·Posted
With the Lenovo 15.6" Thinkpad E15 Laptops, you’ll be able to keep up with your business by answering emails and accessing office productivity apps. The ThinkPad E15 is available in a variety of configurations, including up to a 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10510U quad-core processor and 16GB of RAM. There is a M.2 SSD slot and a 2.5" HDD drive bay, which means different models can either come with a 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD for faster
by M. Brett Smith ·Posted
Back in 2010, I was working at a liquor store in Kansas. It was August, our second hottest month, and we were in the middle of a weeklong heatwave that kept temperatures around 100 degrees for days on end. The A/C in our store was busted, so I was cranky and uncomfortable and, generally speaking, not in the best mindset to deal with nuisances of any kind. Which is why, when a large fly landed on the screen of my Apple PowerBook G4, I, instead of wisely shooing it away, decided to punch said fly into oblivion—only to miss wildly and, of course,
by Patrick Chiang ·Posted
Huawei, widely known for smartphones, is also a big player in consumer tech, business products, solutions, and services, and continues to expand every day. While we’re no strangers to the company’s line of MateBooks and MediaPads, Huawei has taken a strong approach with the MateBook X Pro, offering a revised design, enhanced performance, and lightweight portability. Currently, the MateBook X Pro is available in two models with 8th-generation Intel® processors: one with a
by Trevor Collins ·Posted
Looking at the computer market these days, you might think it’s a bad time to buy a music production laptop. AI-induced RAM shortages have caused computer costs to skyrocket. But with AI going nowhere fast and no sign of this trend slowing down, now may actually be the best time to get in while the getting is good. After all, prices may only go up from here! And with great advances in software and hardware over the last few years, you have some impressive choices available to bring your music production setup into the 2020s. So, let’s go over
by Tim Chan ·Posted
Finding a 2-in-1 notebook that comes with all the bells and whistles can be a bit of a challenge. With usability and portability being the main focus, they often make sacrifices when it comes to performance. Enter the BOOK ONE. Let’s start with the keyboard, which has a VarioGear hinge for 360° adjustments and can also detach from the tablet display, which weighs 1.5 lb and is 0.3” thick. You can use the keyboard and
by Patrick Chiang ·Posted
Keeping up with the times, Samsung has updated its Notebook 9 series laptops with 7th-generation Intel® Kaby Lake™ processors, for better performance and efficiency. The 15" model now features a 2.7 GHz Intel Core™ i7-7500U dual-core processor and 8GB of LPDDR3 RAM. Alternatively, you can get a more advanced version