Why most people should buy a Chromebook. A lot more people were introduced to the world of Chromebooks in the past year and a half as they were snatched up for remote learning and at-home work during the pandemic. It’s likely because of this that I spent more time fielding questions about them from family and friends than I have since they first launched in 2011. That’s right: Chromebooks are now 10 years old and a lot has changed. Most of my Chromebook conversations are with people buying them for kids. But these Q&A sessions regularly end with them asking
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Laptops
The MacBook Pro received minimal updates between the 2016 and 2017 models, reviewed here; Since that year, it has received zero, not even a basic update, for the latest 8th generation Intel Core processors. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it—the saying makes sense, but whose keyboard has been the subject of what we call “an acquired taste”? class-action lawsuits, with apple Finally agreed to fix all MacBook Butterfly keyboard models. And the Touch Bar really turned out curse more than blessing for some people. Plus, in a year of 4K options, its formerly “high resolution” Retina display no longer
Editor’s Note, November 16:Originally published on November 6th, this review has been updated with final benchmarks and battery life scores as well as review ratings. Apple’s MacBook Air has gotten a much-needed reboot, keeping the name, but everything about it is changing, both on the outside and inside. That means moving to a new 8th-gen Intel Core i5 CPU, more RAM and SSD options, a higher-resolution Retina Display, and USB-C Thunderbolt 3 ports. And while it’s still called the MacBook Air, this new version may also be called the “MacBook Pro Lite,” because that’s essentially what it is. For most
What difference does a few inches make? While the Alienware 17 Desktop Replacement Gaming Laptop Isn’t That Small 18-inch Alienware 18The version we reviewed recently sounds like a very different beast. If the 18-inch model was a giant tank that rolled across my desk like a victorious army, the 17-inch version feels like a standard big-screen laptop. Not exactly portable, but of a size and weight you’ve seen before. While it’s immediately less impressive as a conversation piece, the smaller (of course, that’s a relative term here) chassis is more ergonomic and easier to use for gaming, web-surfing, or even
This is a stylish long-roof halter. Craig Cole / Roadshow 2021 Mercedes-Benz E450 All-Terrain is the automotive equivalent of a cronut. This cleverly engineered pastry combines the tender crust of a croissant with the deep-fried goodness of a donut. In the universe of baked goods, cronuts really are the best of both worlds. And just like this luxurious treat, the E450 all-terrain brings together different features in a delightful package—primarily, the versatility and refinement of a station wagon with the increased capability and more rugged styling of an SUV. This unique blend of traits results in a delightful vehicle that
There are a lot of perfectly fine, highly portable, premium laptops to choose from, but let’s face it: at the end of the day, they’re more alike than different. The Dell XPS 13, Acer Swift 7 ($1,499 at Amazon), HP Spectre or MacBook Air ($800 at eBay) all have a clamshell hinge the connects a color LCD display to a physical keyboard and touchpad. Some have touchscreens, some have different ports or LTE antennas, but when was the last time you saw a portable PC that was really fundamentally different? The Yoga Book C930 ($839 at Walmart) from Lenovo is certainly different.