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Panasonic FV4 Laptop Review!
It looks kinda old. It’s a laptop with a REMOVABLE BATTERY. It has kind of a weird touch-pad.
But it all kinda works for me.
Panasonic’s new laptop is not labeled a TOUGHBOOK, and I think business users and travelers will appreciate that. I just wish it was easier to buy… Continue reading “Retro Features Make it a Great Laptop! Panasonic Let’s Note FV4 Review”
It’s such a funky concept. AceMagic is experimenting with hardware for productivity and multi-tasking users.
It’s standard fare for the brand, save money by using an older Intel CPU, but the second screen hinge is decently sturdy.
For all the hardware novelty though, I’m mostly concerned about the software (and malware) situation… Continue reading “AceMagic X1 Laptop Review: Dual Displays are Kinda Funky…”
Surface Laptop 7 Review!
The AI is the LEAST interesting part of all these new PC’s. Spending a month with the Surface Laptop, it’s been refreshingly well behaved. Taking it on an international trip, and then using it while recovering from Covid, it’s maybe the best Windows laptop I’ve ever used. It delivers on some key promises that I think a LOT of consumers will appreciate. There are precious few compromises asked of the user for switching to an ARM architecture.
So why all the gnashing of teeth? Why are so many tech bros trying to find deal breakers?
When will AMD and Intel launch actual competitors for X Elite? Continue reading “Surface Laptop 7 Review: Don’t Buy it for the AI…”
Do you NEED a CoPilot+ PC? Before I start tearing into Snapdragon X Elite Laptops, I wanted to quickly revisit the current gen of Intel powered notebooks. The Acer Swift Go 14 is a VERY cost effective way to get a powerful portable computer, especially now that these PC’s are starting to go on sale… Continue reading “Do you Want CoPilot+ PC? Revisiting the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Acer Swift Go 14)!”
Reviewing the new Surface Laptop! A quick follow up, A LOT of this is working great!
It’s almost like we totally could have predicted this over the last year of Windows on ARM!
Basically, the experience has improved to the point, where I don’t think many people will know that anything is different. Some of the core issues will obviously arrive from BETA software and X86 drivers, but what does that actually look like now? Well, it looks pretty darn good.
After my first impressions, here are some quick follow up thoughts on networking, storage and accessories, audio gear, and a fun little skit about gamer bros.
I’m sure there’s nothing in this that might be deemed controversial.
ENJOY! Continue reading “Surface Laptop 7 Week 1! What Works? What’s Broken?”
Surface Laptop 7 FIRST REACTIONS!
I’ve spent LESS than a day with the new Microsoft Laptop with a Snapdragon X Elite SOC, and I already have a LOT of thoughts! Let’s look at the setup and some early performance tests. It’s the MOST expensive laptop Microsoft sells!
Is this the Windows on ARM revolution YOU’VE been waiting for?
Continue reading “Surface Laptop 7 CoPilot+ PC – Day 1: Setup and EARLY Benchmarks!”
The folks at Getac are sponsoring this look at a one of the toughest laptops I’ve ever had the pleasure of test driving. The V110 G7 is a chunky appliance of a convertible, but this build quality is fantastic for folks who need a more durable computer.
I took it out on a road trip, and I have a LOT of thoughts! Continue reading “Getac V110 G7 RUGGED Convertible Laptop! MILITARY GRADE TOUGH!”
X Elite Laptop REACTIONS!
The new Snapdragon chip is FINALLY coming to new computers! I’m looking up the new systems, and reacting to configurations and prices! Here’s what you need to know if you’re shopping a Windows on ARM notebook PC!