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New Lenovo gaming laptops come with AI features, better thermal design

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Lenovo Legion

In case you missed it, Lenovo unveiled a refreshed line of gaming laptops over the weekend, ranging from the more affordable Lenovo LOQ to the flagship level Lenovo Legion 9i.

Particularly, the new lineup of Lenovo Legion laptops include the following models:

  • Lenovo Legion 9i
  • Lenovo Legion 7i
  • Lenovo Legion 5i
  • Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
  • Lenovo Legion Pro 5i

Meanwhile, the new Lenovo LOQ Gen 9 laptops come in the 15IRX9 and 15IAX9 models.

These next generation gaming devices feature AI-powered innovations and a new thermal design, letting it effortlessly handle gameplay.

AI features

Both the new Legion and LOQ devices are equipped with the newly developed Lenovo LA AI Core Chips. These provide a fully user-customizable AI-assisted performance boost for higher FPS and an overall top-tier experience.

It may not seem like a lot but it these new chips allow the new laptops to achieve peak power efficiency.

Brand new thermal design

Moreover, Lenovo’s partnership with Intel has led to a redefined thermal design. The Legion Coldfront Hyper thermal solution helps to manage airflow within gaming laptops.

The new system exclusive to the Legion 7i and Legion 5i optimizes heat management by transforming the airflow within the chassis and channeling the hot air from the chips through a central hyperbaric chamber.

The bottom D-cover also isolates the expelled hot air from the cold air drawn in by dual fans. This allows for higher frame rates during gaming sessions and cooler temperatures overall.

For the Lenovo LOQ, the hyperchamber thermal technology draws out up to an additional 25W of power in Extreme Mode. That’s while maintaining skin temperatures up to 2 degrees Celsius cooler. Not only that, the fan noise has been reduced to up to 2dB compared to the last generation.

Be a leader of the pack

The Lenovo Legion laptops are powered by 14th Gen Intel Core processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics for unbeatable processing power. They come in configurations of up to 64GB memory and 2TB of Gen4 PCIe storage. Furthermore, power rangers from an integrated 80wh to 99.99Whr battery.

Each device also comes with a 16-inch PureSight display. TrueStrike keyboard 4-zone RGB backlit. per-key RGB backlit (with lighting lens)

On the other hand, the budget-friendlier Lenovo LOQ are powered by up to a 13th Gen Intel Core i5 processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card. They have a 15.6-inch display, up to 32GB of memory, and up to 2TB of storage.

These units leverage the Lenovo LA1 AI chip powered by the Lenovo AI Engine+ through Lenovo Vantage, dynamically tuning the laptops power, fan curves, and other necessary settings to maximize performance according to a specific task.

Pricing for the Lenovo Legion lineup starts at PhP 144,995 while the new Lenovo LOQ may be purchased for as low as PhP 51,995.

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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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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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