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Dell refreshes XPS 13 with new color and faster processor

Published

September 15, 2016

Marvin Velasco

The Dell XPS 13 is widely considered to be the most attractive Windows laptop, and we have to agree. With a nearly bezel-free screen, lightweight build, and high-end processor inside, it’s the notebook you’ll want to use wherever you go. With the release of Intel’s seventh-generation chips, Dell decided to update its most popular laptop with better specs, plus a fresh coat of paint.

With the exception of the new rose gold color, there’s not much to report about the design. It’s the same slim physique we saw last year, complete with full-sized USB ports, an SD card reader, and the newer USB Type-C port every gadget has been adopting. The full aluminum shell with carbon fiber palm rests also make a return.

More importantly, the updated XPS 13 now has the latest processor set from Intel, making the notebook significantly faster and longer-lasting than its predecessor. You can choose between the entry-level Core i3, midrange Core i5, and flagship Core i7 models depending on your needs. As for RAM, there are 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB options, while storage goes from 128GB all the way up to 1TB. Just don’t expect much gaming or video editing muscle in the XPS 13, as you’re limited to integrated Intel graphics because of the thin profile.

Like in the past, you have an option between the Quad HD+ 3200 x 1800-pixel display and the more affordable Full HD 1920 x 1080-pixel screen. Both are 13.3 inches and have the slim outer bezels that have become a trademark look for the series. Corning Gorilla Glass ensures that sudden drops won’t instantly crack the display.

Shipments will begin on October 4, and prices begin at $799 for the most basic model. The rose gold variant costs significantly more — $1,149 to be specific.

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Source: The Verge

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Alienware celebrates 30th anniversary with new Area-51 laptops

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

Published

March 17, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

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 30^th 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.

Laptops

Apple MacBook Neo Review

The Mac You’ve Been Waiting For!

Published

March 12, 2026

GadgetMatch and Michael Josh Villanueva

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

Published

March 9, 2026

GadgetMatch and Michael Josh Villanueva

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.