Laptop Care

  Cyberpunk 2077 on the MSI Cyborg 15.* Photo: Mashable At $999, the MSI Cyborg 15 delivers a fine balance of just what you need in its price class. It smartly uses modern entry-level parts in the right combination to provide a decent 1080p gaming experience. The 13th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU, are cutting-edge components in this price range and ensure steady frame rates even at high settings. The build is sturdy enough, and the battery life is respectable, too. Recommend this system to average gamers shopping on a budget. Many of us can't spend more than $1,000 on a system, and this sits right at that limit. As long as you set your expectations reasonably, this is a smart pick for those seeking a top-end value and steady performance. The upsides are clear for the cost, and the concessions aren't deal-breakers, though some buyers may chafe against the 512GB storage. ( PC Mag )***

  ASUS Zenbook Duo.* Foto: Endgadget Almost every major PC maker has dabbled with the idea of a dual-screen laptop at some point. But now after several generations of its own devices, ASUS has put everything together with the Zenbook Duo. It’s a super sleek machine with two screens that’s barely larger than a similarly sized clamshell. There’s also a detachable keyboard and a built-in kickstand for maximum adaptability. And starting at $1,500, ASUS has finally made a dual-screen laptop that proves once and for all that two screens really are better than one. Zenbook Duo isn’t much bigger or heavier than a typical clamshell. It weighs 3.6 pounds and measures 0.78 inches thick versus the 2.82 pounds and 0.59 inches for a standard Zenbook 14 OLED. The centerpiece of the Duo is its pair of 14-inch displays. Not only do the matching OLED panels offer strong brightness (around 500 nits), they also pump out rich and accurate colors (100 percent of DCI-P3). The Zenbook Duo comes with an Intel