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Lenovo’s Project Crystal is the World’s First Laptop with a Transparent Display

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Lenovo's Project Crystal.* Photo: Engadget It’s not often you encounter a device that looks like it came straight out of a movie set. But Lenovo’s Project Crystal, supposedly the world’s first laptop with a transparent microLED display, is an example of sci-fi come to life. Currently there are no plans to turn Project Crystal into a retail product. Instead Lenovo’s latest concept device was commissioned by its ThinkPad division to explore the potential of transparent microLED panels and AI integration. The most obvious use case would be sharing info somewhere, like a doctor’s office or a hotel desk. Instead of needing to flip a screen around, you could simply reverse the display via software, allowing anyone on the other side to see it while getting an in-depth explanation. The best thing about Project Crystal, is that Lenovo bothered making it at all. Currently, even standard microLED displays are extremely expensive with those panels typically reserved for cutting-edge gadgets li

Panasonic Toughbook 40 Best Rugged Laptop

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PC Mag Dustproof and immune to splashes and strong jets of water Panasonic Toughbook 40 Best Rugged Laptop - The Panasonic Toughbook 40 is an almost indestructible, ultra-customizable 14-inch armored data carrier. It's fully rugged, which puts it in a class above semi-rugged systems like its 14-inch peers the Dell Latitude 5430 Rugged and Panasonic's own Toughbook 55 Mk2. The Toughbook 40 can take a six-foot fall and carries MIL-STD 810H, MIL-STD 461G, and IP66 ratings—it's dustproof and immune to splashes and strong jets of water, though it can't survive actual immersion underwater as some smartphones can. Heavy and expensive All of the ruggedization makes the Toughbook 40 heavy and expensive, of course. Expect to pay north of $4,000 for this 7-pound brute if you're buying a single laptop. But nearly everyone who buys the Toughbook 40 isn't just buying one. They're buying a fleet for a police force, line technicians, or other similar organizations, which ty

HP Pavilion Plus 14, The Best Laptops for 2024

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  Laptop HP Pavilion Plus 14.* PC Mag HP Pavilion Plus 14, The Best Laptops for 2024. AMD-powered take on HP's Pavilion Plus 14 is just as worthy of your consideration as last year's Intel variety, with a dashing display and sharp webcam, lots of ports, speedy performance, and lengthy battery life in a 3-pound package. And that screen also comes rocking stunning OLED technology for top-notch color and contrast. Providing all of this for a decent price that's often reduced on sale earns the HP Pavilion Plus 14 its spot back atop our rankings of the best overall laptops for general use. If you can nab one on a special or a deal, you'll score one of the top productivity partners you can bring to school or work, with punchy performance and a gorgeous screen for all sorts of work and play. Let the Pavilion Plus 14 be your first stop if you need something that's both powerful and feature-rich without costing a mint. ( PC Mag )*** Specs: Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 7840U RAM: 1

Acer’s Predator Triton Neo 16 Has Intel Core Ultra Processors Available in March

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  Acer just unveiled the Predator Triton Neo 16 gaming laptop which features Intel’s Core Ultra processors or Meteor Lake. These CPUs boast a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for advanced AI performance. The chips prioritize efficiency and speed, with Intel promising that graphics will be twice as fast when it comes to performance per watt, among other intriguing metrics. There’s the Core Ultra processor, with availability up to i9, but you can also outfit it with a powerful GPU, up to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070. This combination allows for AI-optimized visuals when playing games with advanced ray tracing, thanks to NVIDIA’s DLSS 3.5 technology. There are several 16-inch display options here, offering up to a 3.2K resolution with a 165Hz refresh rate and a 16:10 aspect ratio. These screens take advantage of a DCI-P3 100% color gamut and offer support for NVIDIA G-Sync and Optimus, for sharper colors and tear-free frames. This laptop has spec up to 32GB of LPDDR5X system memory a

7 Best Chromebooks for Gaming in 2023

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  Acer Chromebook 516 GE .*/Best Buy   With Android games by the thousands—and, now, Steam for ChromeOS a thing—credible gaming on Chrome laptops and tablets is suddenly a reality. These are top recommended Chromebooks for play.   1. Acer Chromebook 516 GE Acer's rousing Chromebook 516 GE is among the first Chromebooks designed specially for cloud-based gaming. Superb performance in gaming, p owerful hardware for a Chromebook, RGB keyboard with anti-ghosting tech . Price: $564.99 at Amazon   2. Acer Chromebook Spin 714 With a new display and a garaged stylus, Acer's latest Chromebook Spin remains absolute top Chromebook pick—despite losing the microSD slot and still being a little hefty. Roomy 14-inch, 16:10 display , durable all-metal chassis , and 1080p webcam with physical cover . Price: $699.00 at Amazon   3. Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus Lenovo's Flex 5i Chromebook Plus is an affordable 2-in-1 that showcases the Chromebook Plus generation

Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 8, Best Touchscreen Laptops 2023

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Future The best touchscreen laptops are highly responsive to your touches, swipes and taps. Additionally, they support stylus input for digital drawing and note taking. As a cherry on top, they should treat your eyes to stunning, vibrant colors and offer adequate brightness. Traditional laptops with touchscreens are great, but if you really want the full benefits of touch support, buy one of the best 2-in-1 laptops, Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1. Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 features 14-inch, OLED touchscreen display, adding that its stunning 2,800 x 1800 panel has gorgeous color depth. It also has a zippy SSD with extremely fast, prominent speakers, and great battery life 10 hours. ( Laptopmag ) Specs: Price : $1,699 CPU : Intel Core i7-1360P GPU : Intel Iris Xe RAM : 16GB LPDDR5 Storage : 512GB SSD Display : 14-inch, OLED, 2880 x 1880-pixel touchscreen at 90Hz Battery : 10:10 Size : 12.5 x 9.1 x .6 inches Weight : 3.09 pounds

MacBook Pro 14 Inch with M3 Chip, $150 Off for Black Friday

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  The base model, 14-inch MacBook Pro with the new M3 chip just came out in October but is already 150 off for Black Friday. After testing the new chip, we think the base model with 8GB of RAM may quickly get bogged down. If it's within your budget, we recommend the model with 16GB of RAM, which is $150 off at B&H photo. And if you upgrade to a model with the M3 Pro chip for an even speedier experience — you'll get a $200 discount as it's down to $2,199 at B&H Photo. We gave the new M3 MacBook Pros an appreciative review and named them the best option for creatives in our buyer’s guide. ( engadget ) Brief Specs Screen : 14-inch Chip: M3 RAM: 8 GB, 16 GB Storage: 512GB SSD Price: $1,449 at Amazon