Laptops
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx is first-ever 7nm chip in a PC
Continuing the always-on, always-connected legacy
While the newly launched Snapdragon 855 is designed for high-end smartphones, another fresh Qualcomm release, the Snapdragon 8cx, will be found in Windows 10 devices beginning in the third quarter of 2019.
Like the Snapdragon 850 before it, the Snapdragon 8cx is powerful enough to run a full-fledged Windows PC while staying constantly connected through Wi-Fi or mobile data. What makes this system on a chip special, however, is its 7nm architecture.
Yes, it’s the first of its kind. Till now, PC manufacturers had to rely on an older fabrication process for the chipsets they installed. The 7nm platform means computers installed with the Snapdragon 8cx will be more efficient than anything else in the market.
“With performance and battery life as our design tenets, we’re bringing 7nm innovations to the PC space, allowing for smartphone-like capabilities to transform the computing experience,” said Alex Katouzian, senior vice president and general manager of mobile for Qualcomm Technologies.
In addition, it comes with the Adreno 680, Qualcomm’s most high-powered GPU to date. Coupled with the octa-core Kryo 495 CPU, any Snapdragon 8cx-powered device should be able to handle multitasking and demanding apps with ease.
Rounding up the features are Quick Charge 4+ for faster charging, support for up to two connected 4K HDR monitors, and best of all, the Snapdragon X24 modem to enable Gigabit LTE data speeds.
We’re bound to learn more about its capabilities and who’ll partner with Qualcomm to roll out this new breed of mobile PCs, so stay tuned.
Laptops
Alienware celebrates 30th anniversary with new Area-51 laptops
The series features Alienware 30, an all-new design language.
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.
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.
Laptops
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What Apple has announced other than the MacBook Neo
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.
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