Laptops

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon review: Featherweight champ

Petite powerhouse

Published

February 9, 2021

It’s always fun to talk about devices with a clear value proposition especially when they live up to it. That’s exactly what the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon does — live up to expectations of being a portable powerhouse.

Now, I can tell you that it weighs just 966g (yes, under a kilogram) and is only 14.25mm thin. But it’s really hard to put into words just how thin and light this is. So, take a closer look at the featured image we used.

I swear you can carry the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i like this for a while without putting a strain on your hand. It’s unbelievably lightweight. So much so that our Associate Creative Director MJ felt it may not be sturdy enough.

Personally, I didn’t share this observation. I thought it still felt tough despite being light. And that’s also another advantage of this being the Carbon Edition.

Lenovo made the chassis of this thing with their 2nd gen proprietary Web-Core 2.0 multi-layer Carbon Fibre. That’s a mouthful, yes. The company specifically noted that the material makes Screen flex — when your laptop’s display feels bendier than it should be — a thing of the past. For most of my usage, I can confirm this is the case.

Punches above its weight class

You don’t expect notebooks this thin and light to do too much when it comes to handling heavy work tasks. But again, I was pleasantly surprised. Having used it as my primary laptop for about a month, it was just an absolute joy to use.

Powered by an 11th Gen intel core processor (up to Core i7), the Yoga Slim 7i Carbon helped me power through my daily tasks which include plenty of word processing, some deck and video editing, and having an ungodly number of tabs open on Chrome.

That said, my heavy duty days showcased a minor inconvenience. It doesn’t quite get to the 13-hour battery life promised on the marketing materials. Naturally, this will vary per a person’s usage, but for my daily tasks, I found myself wanting to plug in after around five to six hours of work.

That’s a little alarming considering how its biggest value proposition is mobility. That said, when you do find a power outlet, it doesn’t take too long to juice it up.

It has pretty large keys

Despite having an overall compact frame, it’s home to a full-sized keyboard with wide enough keys. Someone like myself who has stubby fingers (hand in the image above not mine), didn’t have trouble adjusting to it at all.

No cover for the webcam

Unlike other Lenovo laptops, this doesn’t have the feature that lets you physically cover the webcam. I guess that’s the price they had to pay for making it this thin.

The Yoga Slim 7i Carbon’s webcam also leaves a lot to be desired. It’s… alright. I used it during an interview and a few zoom calls but I got turned off by the quality that I opted to not use it altogether.

Display is decently bright

The image above was shot with the sunlight directly hitting the display. As you can see, the image is still very visible. If you ever find yourself in this kind of situation, know that you won’t have problems with display visibility.

Despite being a Yoga, this only bends up to 180 degrees. Although I’ve never really found the whole bendy thing a need, it’s certainly nice to have. In my work from home set up, I have this laptop on a stand. That means it also blocks my view of the TV when I work. But having it bend this way lets me create some room to adjust my view.

Ports!

There’s not a lot. You get two USB-C thunderbolt 4 ports, one USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2) port, and an audio jack. You’re gonna want to get a dongle should you need more types of connection.

Easy to carry in whatever bag

This should go without saying but given its size, the Yoga Slim 7i Carbon is also one of the easiest notebooks to carry around. It’ll most likely fit in whatever bag you’re using right now.

Looks Immaculate

The Moon White finish is surprisingly not a dirt magnet. You’d think being white makes it more susceptible to catching all kinds of dust and unwanted prints, but Lenovo has done a good job of making this look pristine.

Is this your GadgetMatch?

Performance-wise, the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon is an all-arounder, and that’s the surprising part. The kind of almost no sweat heavy lifting it does betrays how it looks.

As an overall notebook package, it’s quite outstanding. I cannot stress enough how lightweight this is and if that’s a primary consideration, know that you’re getting that and more when you shell out PhP 74,995 for this petite powerhouse.

Laptops

ASUS laptops now come with three months of Google AI

5TB of cloud storage included

Published

September 7, 2026

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Select ASUS and ROG laptops now come with three months of Google AI Pro or Google AI Plus at no extra cost. The offer starts September 7 and covers eligible models from the 2025, 2026, and upcoming 2027 lineups.

Google AI Pro includes 5TB of cloud storage, while Google AI Plus comes with 400GB. Both plans also provide access to a range of Google’s AI-powered tools and features.

More Google AI on ASUS laptops

Eligible customers can use the Google Gemini app, Deep Research, Google Flow, Gemini in Google apps, and Gemini Notebook, among other features. Availability varies depending on the Google AI plan and supported features.

Google AI Pro offers higher usage limits and expanded access to Google’s more capable Gemini models. It also includes additional developer and agentic tools such as Google Antigravity, Jules, and AI Studio, subject to availability and plan terms.

Google AI Plus provides elevated access to Google’s AI tools alongside features for creative generation and productivity.

The offer covers more than just AI features. Google AI Pro’s 5TB of cloud storage and Google AI Plus’ 400GB give users additional space for documents, photos, videos, research, and other projects.

Available across select ASUS models

The one-year program starts September 7 and applies to selected ASUS and ROG laptops in supported markets. Eligible models span the ROG, TUF Gaming, ProArt, Zenbook, and Vivobook families, including select 2025 and 2026 models and upcoming 2027 devices.

Customers can redeem the offer exclusively through the MyASUS app. ASUS has published the full list of eligible models and the offer’s terms and conditions on its website.

Check the full list of eligible ASUS laptops

ASUS is also running its No. 1 Quality, School-Ready Deals promotion until September 15, 2026. The promo offers additional deals for students, gamers, and professionals buying select ASUS and ROG devices.

The company’s No. 1 Quality and Service package also includes up to three years of international and local warranty, service access across more than 90 countries, and over 100 ASUS Service Centers and Drop-Off Points in the Philippines. Eligible laptops also come with one year of Local Accidental Damage Protection and up to six free device cleaning claims.

IFA 2026

TECNO MEGABOOK T15 360 unveiled at IFA 2026

Four laptops, three phones, one event

Published

September 4, 2026

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TECNO is making its MEGABOOK lineup a little more flexible.

At IFA ShowStoppers 2026, the uprising tech brand unveils the MEGABOOK T15 360 with two more laptops and three phones tagging along.

One laptop, four modes

The MEGABOOK T15 360 series is the brand’s first laptop lineup with a 360-degree hinge and touchscreen display.

By that, it’s more than just a conventional laptop. It can also be a tablet or a portable display via Tent mode or Stand mode. This added feat makes everything more versatile as TECNO’s existing laptops are only limited to the clamshell form factor.

Both models feature a 15.6-inch screen with the standard 16:9 aspect ratio. As alluded earlier, it’s a touchscreen laptop consisting of 10-point multitouch points. There’s also optional MPP 2.0 active pen support if you want to write or draw directly on the display.

So what’s the difference?

Well, the regular T15 360 gets a Full HD 60Hz panel with 320 nits brightness.

Meanwhile, the Pro version takes it up a notch with a faster 120Hz refresh rate, sharper 2.5K display resolution, full 100% sRGB coverage, and higher 350 nits brightness.

Both laptops come in an all-metal chassis made using CNC machining. The convertible design doesn’t come at the expense of a more conventional laptop build.

Performance uncompromised

TECNO isn’t treating the T15 360 as a lightweight convertible that has to compromise on performance.

You can get up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor, paired with an LPDDR5X RAM. The storage is based from PCIe M.2 2280 SSD — with select models having a secondary M.2 slot for utmost expansion.

There’s also a 70Wh battery plus support for a speedy 65W PD GaN charger. Connectivity includes up to Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4, alongside seven built-in ports.

Practical stuff were neither forgotten. There’s a backlit keyboard with a dedicated number pad, a fingerprint reader underneath its power button, dual speakers with DTS Ultra, a webcam, and dual digital microphones.

TECNO’s OneLeap feature also rounds things out by letting the MEGABOOK work with other TECNO’s smartphones, tablets, and other PCs for cross-device collaboration.

Two more MEGABOOKs

TECNO also brought two other MEGABOOKs to IFA.

The MEGABOOK K15S WCL is the more straightforward option. It uses Intel’s newer Wildcat Lake platform with a 16:10 display, a 70Wh battery, and 65W GaN charging — all in a premium, all-metal body.

Then there’s the MEGABOOK T17 Ultra. Ultra by its name, it goes big with a massive 17.3-inch 16:9 display. It can be configured with up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor and LPDDR5X memory. It also features a massive 99.99Wh battery and speedy 100W GaN PD fast charging.

Wait! There’s even more…

Beyond laptops, TECNO reveals the true form of its Next-Gen Bezelless Concept Phone at IFA 2026.

As announced more than a month ago, this concept uses a redesigned display architecture, internal stacking, structural engineering, and screen packaging to eliminate the physical black border around the display, resulting in what TECNO calls a true 0mm display border.

Beside a phone prototype, there are two consumer-ready products as well.

The POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition combines the POVA series’ performance-focused approach with Tonino Lamborghini’s design language.

It uses a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate 5G chipset alongside TECNO’s custom-made P1 Graphic Chip and a 5K IceShield vapor chamber cooling system. Specific details will be announced on September 4, 2026.

Meanwhile, the CAMON Slim 5G focuses on a thinner form factor, measuring just 6.39mm thick.

TECNO says it combines the CAMON line’s imaging features with AI capabilities and artistic colorways. More specifications will be revealed on September 7.

Pricing and Availability

The MEGABOOK T15 360 Series is expected to arrive in Europe by Q4 2026.

Depending on the configuration choice, the MEGABOOK T15 360 will start between EUR 899 ~ EUR 999. The MEGABOOK T15 360 Pro will cost as much as EUR 1099.

No pricing info were announced for the other MEGABOOKs and two phones as of writing.

Laptops

Acer expands mobile productivity lineup with Swift Blade 14, Air 16

Portable laptops built for work, play, creativity

Published

September 3, 2026

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Acer has expanded its thin-and-light portfolio with the launch of the Acer Swift Blade 14 laptop.

At just 799 grams, the portable laptop is built for mobile productivity. It is powered by up to an Intel Core 7 processor 350.

This capable processor is paired with 12GB of DDR5 memory and up to 1TB of storage for portable performance for work, play, and creativity.

In front is up to a 3K OLED display with up to 100% DCI-P3 color gamut. The display has a 90% screen-to-body ratio, 4.3mm slim bezels, and a 16:10 aspect ratio.

For connectivity, the Acer Swift Blade 14 has three USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C ports. It is also equipped with a 50 Wh battery and an FHD user-facing camera.

In addition, the sleek 16-inch Acer Swift Air 16 laptop has also been announced. Built for work and play, this notebook is powered by up to an Intel Core 7 processor 350 with up to 40 TOPS.

It also has a dedicated NPU, up to 16GB of DDR5 memory and up to 512GB of upgradeable storage.

This variant has an all-aluminum chassis, up to a 3K OLED display, an IPS touchscreen option, and quad-speaker audio. It also comes with a backlit keyboard, and a larger 70Wh battery capable of fast-charging.