Laptops
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Ah, laptops. Just like a regular computer, but you can place it atop your lap. Truly the grandest innovation the computing industry has ever seen. We jest, of course - we love laptops, whether they’re super slim and sleek ultrabooks or powerful gaming laptops.
What makes a laptop the best laptop, though? It’s a question we’ve been seeking the answer to for years - along with half of the tech industry, in fact. Apple thinks it has portable perfection in its MacBooks, while some prefer the laid-back simplicity of the best Chromebooks instead.
Whatever your choice of laptop, you’ll find below every single article we’ve written about our favorite (and least favorite) portable PCs. Struggling to choose a new laptop? We’ve got you covered.
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Intel Lunar Lake CPUs could be revolutionary for thin-and-light laptops – but good luck buying one when they launch
By Darren Allan published
We’re expecting Lunar Lake to land late in 2024, but the trouble is these CPUs may not be in many laptops at all.
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Mystery Chromebook with dedicated AI button could be a new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus, and I really hope that’s the case
By Christian Guyton published
A new breed of Chromebook could be on the way - and it looks like Samsung will be the one to lead the charge.
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New Apple leak suggests M3 MacBook Air and iPad Pro models are landing very soon
By Muskaan Saxena published
Apple seems to be gearing up for a new release according to internal whispers - hinting that M3 MacBook Air and new iPad Pro models are on the way.
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The best Dell laptop 2024
By Christian Guyton last updated
Buying Guide If you're a fan of Dell but feel spoilt for choice, these are our top picks from the manufacturer's wide laptop selection.
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Lenovo’s unassuming new ThinkPads just became my favorite laptops of MWC – here’s why
By Roland Moore-Colyer published
Lenovo’s unassuming but easily repaired new ThinkPads have been unveiled at MWC 2024, and they've raised the bar for Apple and Dell.
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One of the best MacBooks you can buy is now on sale for a record-low price of $999
By Allisa James published
The 15-inch Apple MacBook Air is one of the best laptops you can buy, and it's now down to a record-low price that's worthy of being snatched up.
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The best Chromebook 2024
By Christian Guyton last updated
The best Chromebooks on the market can be a great alternative to MacBooks and Windows laptops.
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Lenovo debuts the ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 2 at MWC 2024, with Intel Core Ultra and juiced-up AI features
By Muskaan Saxena published
Lenovo unveils the ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 2 - an AI-powered business powerhouse
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