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Lenovo gets weird with double, triple-screen laptop concepts at MWC
Lenovo is showing off its most outlandish concept designs at Mobile World Congress, including an OLED screen that folds backwards and a triple-monitor laptop expansion.
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The gaming laptop I'm drooling for has no GPU (and it's not a laptop)
The 2025 Asus ROG Flow Z13 has no dedicated GPU but it can outperform most laptops that do.
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If you don't use these PC security essentials, you're begging to be hacked
With the rise of AI-fueled attacks, this set of apps and services provide a baseline of protection.
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Snag this beloved RTX 4060 gaming laptop for just $625 while you can
The Acer Nitro V is already one of the most popular gaming laptops. This refurbished deal takes an additional 33% off.
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Get Lenovo's popular Chromebook Duet tablet laptop for its best price yet
Lenovo's ultraportable 2-in-1 laptop is already cheap to begin with, but now it's even cheaper with this awesome deal.
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Trump's tariff on China is going up to 20 percent
President Trump now says that he's applying an additional 10 percent tariff to goods imported from China, and tariffs against Mexico and Canada will begin in March.
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IDC lowers 2025 PC forecast due to Trump tariffs
IDC says that tariffs imposed by President Trump plus lower PC demand will cause 2025 PC sales to be less than expected. Still, the market should grow, the research firm predicted.
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Save $300 on this RTX-powered Asus gaming laptop right now
The Asus ROG Strix G16 gaming laptop is on sale for $1,100 on Amazon.
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Will Framework build an Arm laptop? History suggests yes
Framework has already built laptops and mainboards with multiple CPUs. So, why not a Snapdragon X Elite laptop?
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Hands-on with the Framework Desktop and Laptop 12
Framework is pushing into new form factors, with a powerful mini desktop and a budget 2-in-1 laptop. Mark Hachman goes hands-on at the launch event.
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Whoa! This ultralight Samsung productivity laptop we love is $750 off
The 16-inch version of the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro just dropped to $1,000 on Amazon.![Framework 12 aims at 'janky, locked-down, disposable, underpowered, and frankly boring [laptops]'](https://www.pcworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/FW12-Hero-TopDown-Fmily-2_-2.png?w=300&h=200&crop=1)
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Framework 12 aims at 'janky, locked-down, disposable, underpowered, and frankly boring [laptops]'
Framework previewed the Framework Laptop 12, a budget PC with Framework's modular approach to upgrades and configuration. Its Laptop 13 has also been upgraded to include AMD's Ryzen AI 300 chip.
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Steam Deck and other handheld PC sales estimated at 6 million
According to new research and Valve's statements, the Steam Deck is vastly outselling its competition, but it's still a fraction of the gaming market.
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Google is rolling out ChromeOS 133 to Chromebooks. Here's what's new
The update includes several minor improvements to accessibility, screen recording, and Bluetooth microphone support.
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This Asus RTX 4070 gaming laptop for $1,100 is an absolute steal
An Asus TUF laptop with RTX 4070 for just $1,100? Grab one now at Best Buy while you can!
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Anker's Thunderbolt 4 dock runs glorious quad 4K setups, and it's $100 off
Anker's 788 Thunderbolt 4 docking station is down to $200 on Amazon.
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This Ryzen 9 gaming laptop with RTX 4050 is $400 off right now
The Asus ROG Strix G17's price-performance is superb for $1,000 at Staples.
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Lenovo laptops get an F rating for repairability
The PIRG's anual report on laptop repairability skewers Lenovo, while Asus and Acer laptops are pretty good.
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Grab this fast-charging 25K power bank for 25% off while you can
This high-capacity Ugreen power bank is great for laptops and Amazon has it on sale for $75 right now.
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Wow! This Core Ultra 9 laptop with RTX 4070 is $600 off right now
This powerful Acer gaming laptop configuration is down to $1,250 at B&H.
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This slim 16.1-inch portable laptop monitor is 38% off right now
The 16.1-inch Arzopa Z1C portable monitor is down to $80 with Amazon Prime.
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Get an ROG Ally Z1 Extreme handheld for $450
This Windows-powered handheld isn't for everyone, but it's a fantastic deal, even compared to the newest designs.
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Asus' new eGPU, with up to RTX 5090, goes on sale next week
The new Asus ROG XG Mobile eGPU, packed with Thunderbolt 5 capabilities, is almost here. Get ready to juice up your laptop's performance.
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Upgrading your laptop? Focus on these 3 parts for the biggest gains
You can't upgrade everything in a laptop, but these three parts offer the most potential gain and are worth considering.
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Turn one laptop port into five for under $19 with this Anker hub
The Anker 5-in-1 hub is nearly half off at Amazon.
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Get this touchscreen Windows laptop with 16GB RAM for just $276
Acer and eBay have an unbeatable deal for you if you're in the market for a budget laptop.
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This is the cheapest Snapdragon X laptop sale we've seen yet: $510
Lenovo's IdeaPad 5x was already one of the most affordable Snapdragon laptops. Now, it's an even better deal.
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Samsung's ultralight Galaxy Book4 Pro hits $700 for the first time
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro's price has dropped by 48% on Amazon.
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Fujitsu's custom kumiko wood inlay laptop is one of a kind
To celebrate 50 million manufactured PCs, Fujitsu comissioned an incredible work of art with traditional Japanese woodworking techniques.
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Acer is raising laptop prices by 10% due to Trump tariffs
US consumers should brace for higher laptop prices as soon as March, at least from Acer. Other manufacturers are likely to follow.
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This superb Google Chromebook is a whopping 57% off (today only)
The Google Pixelbook Go is on sale for $280 at B&H. That's an insane deal!
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7 Chromebook features that make Google laptops ultra-secure
Google's laptop operating system was built from the ground up with ease of security in mind. Here's how ChromeOS keeps you safe and protected.
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This touchscreen Core i7 laptop with 16GB RAM is under $500
The Lenovo Slim 7 was a bit expensive when it launched, but over $700 off for a refurb model is an absolute steal.
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This Asus gaming laptop with RTX 4070 is a crazy $520 off right now
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 gaming laptop is on sale for an outstanding $1,080 at Best Buy.
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Get Acer's RTX 4060-loaded gaming laptop for $640
This refurbished Acer laptop is over one third off the retail price, with plenty of high-powered parts and upgrade options.
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Pre-orders for RTX 5070 gaming laptops start February 25th
With a full release apparently still on for March, you'll soon be able to put down (a lot of) money on an upcoming RTX 5070 laptop.
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Want to run AI on your PC? You're gonna need a bigger hard drive
It's not just about NPUs. Storage space will play a bigger role than you might expect when running AI models locally on a PC.
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Finally! New Framework laptop designs are coming soon
Framework is teasing an event for February 25th. If you're a super fan, you might even be able to attend in person.
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Whoa! Get this Asus Chromebook with 8GB RAM for just $109
This Chromebook might be refurbished, but it has a two-year warranty at an incredible price.
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Save $320 on Samsung's Snapdragon laptop with 21 hours of battery
The 14-inch Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge is down to $1,030 at Best Buy.
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Why I'm switching to an eco-friendly laptop
Sustainable laptops are just better for the environment.
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Acer's newest Helios gaming laptops pack RTX 5070 power
The updated Predator Helios Neo AI models come in 16-inch and 18-inch flavors, with the latest Core Ultra 9 Intel processors and tons of port options.
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This 4K laptop with RTX 4080 and 64GB RAM is a whopping $800 off
An RTX GPU, Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU, 64GB of RAM, 4K screen. Right now, this ultra-stacked MSI laptop is under $1,700 out the door.
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Need a portable laptop monitor? Get this one for just $60 right now
This 15.6-inch MNN portable monitor is 33% off on Amazon.
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This RTX-powered Acer Nitro gaming laptop is $300 off right now
Get Acer Nitro V 15 on sale for $800 at Best Buy.
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HDMI 2.2 vs. DisplayPort 2.1b: The future of display connectors, explained
What you need to know about the new video connection standards that were announced earlier this year at CES 2025.
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AMD's monster 9955HX3D gaming laptops really are coming soon
At least one retailer says AMD's second-gen "Fire Range" X3D laptops will be here by the end of March at the earliest.
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This budget Asus laptop with 16GB RAM is even cheaper now at $380
The Vivobook 15 is on sale for $220 off today, making it about as low as you can go for a new laptop with 16GB of RAM.
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This compact OLED gaming laptop with RTX 4060 is $500 off today
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is surprisingly small for its performance, and it's on sale at Best Buy for $1,100.
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