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The Huawei MateBook X is a light flagship notebook

A tiny powerhouse

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While we’re all stuck at home due to a global pandemic, the appeal of having a work companion notebook that we can effortlessly carry anywhere hasn’t staled. In that regard, Huawei is bringing to us the Huawei MateBook X — a light but powerful notebook that addresses all our laptop needs.

Light as a feather

Okay, that’s obviously an exaggeration but at 1kg, this notebook will sure feel lighter than any notebook you’ve lugged around with you. It’s also pretty think with the thickest part measuring at 13.6mm.

If you’re worried about something so thin being vulnerable, fret not. Huawei built this with a lightweight magnesium aluminum unibody through a CNC cutting process. It only means you shouldn’t worry too much about its durability.

Rounding up the physical aesthetic is smooth finish on the surface that’s available in four colors: Silver Frost, Forest Green, Interstellar Blue and Sakura Pink.

Sexy FullView display

Huawei’s MateBook’s have done a good job of being nearly bezel-less and the FullView display on the MateBook X is no exception. It has a 90 percent screen-to-body ratio that truly brings that modern vibe on notebooks. It’s also great for viewing movies and other videos.

The 13-inch screen support 3K resolution and should be able to deliver great detail and accurate colors. It has a 3:2 aspect ratio that Huawei says is great for displaying more content.

It’s also a touch-screen display with features that encourage you to actually use it as such. There’s the Fingers Gesture Screenshot which lets you take a screenshot by swiping downwards on the screen with three fingers.

The MateBook X also has Huawei share that enables the Multi-screen collaboration feature. This lets you sync and control your Huawei phone from the notebook.

Powerful inside

The MateBook X’s tiny frame is home to some of the best internals on a notebook. It features a 10th gen Intel core i5 chip, up to 16GB of RAM, and up to 512GB of SSD storage. It also has support for Wi-Fi 6 for faster connectivity.

Its 42W rated capacity battery should last for up to 9 hours in typical productivity situations. It comes with a portable 65W adapter. It’s connected via a USB-C type port which means you can also use it to charge your smartphone.

Huawei says it also has an improved trackpad experience. It’s the first Huawei notebook to use the Huawei Free touch tech. It supports full haptic feedback. The Huawei Share also sits underneath the trackpad. Lastly, it has a full-size keyboard that offers 1.3mm of key travel. It’s also illuminated for use in the dark.

Rounding up the features are the Fingerprint Power Button which is a staple in the MateBook X line. It also still has the recessed camera so you can be sure it’s tucked in and won’t be recording without you knowing. Ports are standard for a notebook this size: 3.5mm headphone port, and one USB-C port for charging and data transfer.

Pricing and availability

The Huawei MateBook X  will be available starting October 2020. Pricing are as follows:

  • i7/ 16GB+512GB — EUR 1799 (US$ 2132)
  • i5/ 16GB+512GB — EUR 1599 (US$ 1895)

SEE ALSO: Huawei Matebook X Pro 2020 review

 

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Alienware celebrates 30th anniversary with new Area-51 laptops

The series features Alienware 30, an all-new design language.

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Despite the rise of more gaming brands, Alienware is still one of the most recognizable names for gamers who want dedicated hardware. This year, the brand is celebrating its 30th anniversary. To commemorate the milestone, Alienware has launched the new Area-51 and Aurora notebooks.

Alienware Area-51

Alienware’s Area-51 lineup is the brand’s flagship line of notebooks, packing in the best of the best from the industry. This time is no different.

First of all, the new series will rock Alienware 30, a new design philosophy made especially for the 30th anniversary. On the outside, the laptops have fluid contours, emphasizing curves opposed to the industry’s more angular contemporaries. It also has a Zero Hinge, which hides the laptop’s hinge from view. Finally, it has pillowed palm rests to make usage easy for long gaming sessions.

The 16-inch model can rock up to a WQXGA Anti-Glare OLED screen, featuring 240Hz refresh rate and 620 peak HDR nits. It will also have an LCD option. Alternatively, the 18-inch model has a WQXGA screen, featuring 300Hz refresh rate and 500 nits of brightness.

Inside, the Alienware Area-51 boasts up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX processor and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 24GB GPU. For memory, gamers can enjoy up to 64GB Dual-Channel DDR5. Finally, for storage, the series can rock up to 2TB SSD natively but can support up to 3 slots, allowing for up to 12TB of internal storage.

The series will have a sizable 96Whr battery. This is complemented by a 280W adapter and the brand’s largest fans by volume to keep things cool.

Alienware 16X Aurora

For those who portability over raw power, the new Alienware 16X Aurora fits inside any day-to-day kit. For example, it ditches the thermal shelf typical of most gaming notebooks today to increase portability. It has rounded edges to make it easier to grasp and to create a slightly pillowed palm rest, similar to its flagship counterpart.

The 16-inch WQXGA OLED panel touts 240Hz refresh rate, 0.2ms response time, and 620 nits HDR peak brightness.

Inside, the notebook has up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU. These specs are paired with up to 64GB Dual-Channel DDR5 memory and up to 2TB SSD.

Finally, the Alienware 16X Aurora will have a 90Whr battery. This is supported by up to a 280W charger (for the RTX 5070 variant).

Price, availability

Both series are available starting today, March 17.

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Apple MacBook Neo Review

The Mac You’ve Been Waiting For!

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March 12, 2026

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Apple disrupts the industry with their latest MacBook — an affordable to say the very least.

If you’re a student, a first-time Mac owner, someone who’s been priced out of this ecosystem their whole life, someone who just needs a laptop for basic tasks but one that looks great, without slowing them down, this is it!

Or maybe you’re torn choosing between the MacBook Neo and the more powerful M5 MacBook Air?

Well, that’s what we’re here for. Here’s our review with the all-new MacBook Neo.

Get the MacBook Neo here!

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Hands-on: NEW iPhone 17e, iPad Air, MacBooks, Studio Displays

What Apple has announced other than the MacBook Neo

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March 9, 2026

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The MacBook Neo was the star of yesterday’s Apple event, and it has every right to be but it’s been a big week for Apple.

So as promised, we also went hands-on with every other device announced this week: iPhone 17e, M4 iPad Air, M5 MacBook Air, MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, and the new Studio Displays.

 

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