Laptops

Infinix debuts first-ever laptop INBook X1

Quite the surprise

Published

October 8, 2021

GadgetMatch

Eight years since entering the tech industry, fast-rising smartphone company Infinix is venturing into the laptop market with its first-ever laptop: the INBook X1.

Described by the brand as “lightweight but workload-ready”, the INBook X1 weighs just under three pounds and has a 16.3mm thickness.

The 14-inch laptop is preloaded with Windows 10, equipped with Intel Core i3/ i5 processor which clocks at up to 3.6 GHz and has a memory of 8GB.

A company milestone

Considered as a company milestone, the INBook X1 takes pride in being extremely portable but built for heavy activities like data processing and programming, perhaps primarily catering to adults working from home, online students and small business owners.

One of the unique features of the debuting laptop is its cooling system which employs military-grade air ducts to instantly bring down temperatures when the machine is performing demanding tasks.

INBook X1 also comes in a sleek and stylish aircraft grade full-metal body, with a large 14-inch screen with a full HD IPS display that can be tilted up to 180° viewing angle for optimum flexibility.

When it comes to power, the laptop’s 55 watt-hour battery guarantees 11 hours of screen time for web browsing, video playbacks and other tasks.

It comes with a small charger which replenishes battery life by up to 70 percent in just one hour, making it a handy companion for on-the-go users.

Infinix’s first laptop also comes with a 720P webcam, two arrays of digital microphones for smooth video and audio communications, and stereos with patented DTS technology for immersive audio-visual experience.

It also has the built-in InSync screen projection application which enables users to synchronize work files seamlessly between their laptops, TVs and smartphones.

Availability

INBook X1 is available for pre-order on Shopee starting October 10, 2021. The laptop is a welcome addition to Infinix’s products, as the company continues to grow its global presence.

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Buyer's Guide

2026 MacBook Neo vs Air vs Pro: Buyer’s Guide

Which MacBook Should You Buy in 2026?

Published

May 14, 2026

GadgetMatch

Apple’s MacBook lineup has never offered more choice.

From the $599 MacBook Neo to the ultra-powerful MacBook Pro, there’s now a MacBook for almost every kind of user.

But, are you overwhelmed and torn buying between the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and the all-new MacBook Neo?

Watch our 2026 MacBook Buyer’s Guide to find your GadgetMatch!

Laptops

The Googlebook is the next evolution of the Chromebook

Notebooks are coming later this year.

Published

May 13, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Chromebooks did not become the go-to alternative for laptop users on a budget. Given how the market looks today, it could have been a matter of “right place, wrong time.” Today, Google is trying again with the new Googlebook lineup.

The Googlebook is different from the Chromebook. Though both platforms allow Android apps to run natively, the Googlebook will focus more on building a foundation on Gemini Intelligence.

Of course, the Android ecosystem is still a focal point. The Googlebook can run apps from the ecosystem and can connect seamlessly with Android phones. Specifically, users can access their phone’s apps and files directly from the notebook without waiting for transfers.

As for the Gemini part, the Googlebook starts by reinventing the cursor. The new Magic Pointer brings the wonder of Gemini to your mouse. A wiggle of the cursor wakes the software, which contextualizes anything it’s pointed to. For example, pointing at a date will ask you if you want to schedule a meeting. Pointing at two photos might merge the two into an AI-generated mashup.

Additionally, Create a Widget will allow you to customize software to perfectly tailor to your needs. Using Gemini, the Googlebook can collate everything you need on your dashboard.

Currently, there are no official models set to come out just yet. However, Google has confirmed that Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo have committed to bringing out the Googlebook this fall. Naturally, each of these brands will have their own take on lineup, but the one thing uniting them will be a unique glowbar to set them apart from other notebooks.

Laptops

Spotlight: ASUS Zenbook A16

The first Windows laptop that feels different

Published

May 7, 2026

GadgetMatch and Michael Josh Villanueva

The ASUS Zenbook A16 is one of the most interesting Snapdragon-powered Windows laptops right now, but how does it actually perform?

After two weeks of traveling to Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Manila, Los Angeles and back to New York, here’s THE Michael Josh covering the Zenbook A16’s battery life, performance, OLED display, and real-world use.

This is the first Windows laptop that feels different.

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