Joshua Goldman

Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE is a dual

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. As part of PC and component maker Asus’ CES 2021 gaming announcements, the company unveiled a special edition of its dual-screen gaming laptop. The Zephyrus Duo 15 SE features a new 15.6-inch main display, next-gen components …

Read More »

CES 2021: Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 gaming laptop boasts world’s fastest laptop display

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. While more gaming laptops are being made with subdued designs to appeal to a broader range of users, the new ROG Strix Scar from Asus is unmistakably made for gamers. Announced for CES 2021, the new flagship Scar — available in …

Read More »

Lenovo announced its thinnest ever ThinkPad 2

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Lenovo’s premium ThinkPad X1 laptops have been a highlight of its CES announcements for years now and it continues with CES 2021 despite being virtual. The PC maker is rolling out two new models and two updates to its ThinkPad X1 …

Read More »

CES 2021: Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 2 i laptop has a useful E Ink display on its lid

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Lenovo’s revamped its dual-display work laptop for CES 2021. The ThinkBook Plus Gen 2 i laptop is an update to the model it launched at CES 2020, which features an E Ink touchscreen display embedded in the lid so you can …

Read More »

HyperX Alloy Origins 60, its first 60% gaming keyboard, arrives Feb. 22 for $100

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. After partnering with keyboard maker Ducky on a couple of limited-edition One 2 Mini mechanical gaming keyboards, HyperX is going it alone with its first 60% size keyboard, the Alloy Origins 60. Announced for CES 2021, the compact keyboard’s layout makes …

Read More »

This Lenovo Yoga desktop screen rotates for vertical viewing: CES 2021 sneak peek

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. The Lenovo Yoga AIO 7 takes all-in-one desktops in a new direction, so to speak. Announced ahead of CES 2021, its 27-inch 4K IPS display not only tilts up to 20 degrees back but it can also be fully rotated into a …

Read More »

Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2: Premium at a better price (and better battery life?)

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook is a beautiful 13.3-inch Chrome OS two-in-one with a gorgeous 4K-resolution AMOLED display and a strong Intel Core i5 processor. It’s also $1,000 and has a relatively short battery life compared to some of its less costly competition. …

Read More »

Lenovo Tab P11 is an Android version of its great Chromebook Duet 2

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Last year was a good year for Chromebooks and Lenovo made one of the best, the Chromebook Duet. Ahead of CES 2021, the company announced the Tab P11, which essentially uses the same design idea of the Duet but running on …

Read More »

Best MacBook Air alternatives for 2022

Apple’s popular MacBook Air set the bar for years for what you could expect from a $1,000 laptop and gave you a great entry point into MacOS without having to shell out for an iMac or MacBook Pro. However, PC makers have caught up to the Apple laptop and, in some cases, surpassed what’s possible for an ultraportable laptop.  Despite having …

Read More »

Porsche Design Acer Book RS review: Sports car on the outside, sedan under the hood

Acer makes some of the best inexpensive laptops you’ll find, as well as interesting premium models that are more about design than being a good bargain. With the name Porsche Design stamped on the lid of this one, I’m guessing you can figure out which group this falls into. Built from carbon fiber and magnesium with diamond-cut edges, the Acer Book …

Read More »