Computers

The Samsung Galaxy Book can do anything a PC does

Published

February 27, 2017

Isa Rodriguez

Tonight at Mobile World Congress, Samsung announced the Galaxy Book, which is nothing I really cared about until they said: “It can do anything a PC does.”

Of course, this was my reaction:

(This is, in fact, GadgetMatch Creative Director Chay Lazaro, but I needed to steal her reaction to make a point.)

We’ve all heard that before.

A 10- or 12-inch tablet cannot possibly work like a computer. That’s why tablets are tablets, and, well, computers are computers.

I mean, look how tiny that thing is! Sure it runs on a PC processor, but let’s be real. It can’t possibly do—

Well, I mean, real photo editing with Photosho—

What tech sorcery is this?! I sought to find out.

I consulted GadgetMatch resources and asked what exactly the Galaxy Book’s specs meant. Samsung boasted a 7th-generation Intel Core i7 processor and up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage in the 12-inch model.

And it seems it’s definitely a big deal.

I learned that the Galaxy Book can do what my 13-inch, 4.5-pound machine can.

Plus, it works so well with that cute pen!

And just like that, I’m sold.

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Computers

Free Steam code awaits MSI RTX 40 series purchases

Review and get free codes too

Published

March 20, 2023

GadgetMatch

MSI recently unveiled its latest set of laptops that are up the date with the latest 13th Gen Intel Core HX processors and RTX 40 series graphics.

These include the following models:

Stealth 16
Katana 15
Cyborg 15
Raider GE78 HX
Titan GT77 HX

Such Intel Core HX processors with 24 cores deliver up to 5.6GHz of processing speed, a big jump which shall be felt by users when it comes to gaming performance, creative applications, and programs requiring the heavy workload.

In the graphics department, the NVIDIA RTX 40 series cards are more efficient and feature Ada Lovelace architecture to take gaming to the next level.

Early bird, review bonuses

To spice things up, MSI is offering US$ 50 Steam wallet codes for customers who will pre-order any of the participating 2023 MSI RTX 40 series models until April 30.

Likewise, customers who post a review of any of the eligible models will also receive a free US$ 50 Steam wallet code as part of the Shout Out for MSI program.

Redemption will be until May 14. To check the full mechanics, click here.

Computers

New iMac with M3 chip coming later this year

Already in late stages of development

Published

March 7, 2023

Luigi Leonardo

After the launch of the M2 series, Apple proved that the success of Apple Silicon’s M series was not a one-off deal. Now, fans of the brand are anticipating what’s coming next from Apple’s in-house chip production. They might not have to wait long, though. According to a new report, Apple is readying the launch of a new 24-inch iMac with the unannounced M3 chip later this year.

It’s been some time since the launch of the last iMac. Back in 2021, Apple unveiled the all-in-one device with the then-new M1 chipset. Naturally, the focus was on the processor. The component’s reveal teased the future for Apple’s macOS lineup. With the M2 chip in full swing, it’s not hard to think that the currently available iMac is a tad bit outdated already.

According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, it won’t be long before a new one comes out. The new report shares that the upcoming iMac is already in “an advanced stage of development,” potentially paving the way for a release later this year.

Much like 2021, the device will come with a 24-inch display. It will also come in the same set of vibrant color options: Green, Yellow, Orange, Pink, Purple, and Blue.

But, of course, the focus is on the M3 chipset. It’s still unknown how the chipset will stack up against the current slate of M2 chips. If the history of the M series is any indication, the M3 chip shouldn’t disappoint.