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Hands-on review: Computex: Gigabyte Aero 14

By Kevin Lee Gigabyte is no stranger to thin gaming laptops, but the Taiwan-based electronics firm has outdone itself with the ultra slim Aero 14. Measuring in at only 0.78-inches (19.9mm) thick, this 14-inch gaming laptop is as thin as an Ultrabook. Although it’s thin, the Aero 14 also has all the accoutrements of a…

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Review: Intel Skull Canyon NUC

By Gabe Carey Introduction What if you could build a Steam Machine that’s smaller than a console, more capable than the Xbox 360 and PS3 and fully customizable with the operating system (and even some components) of your choice? That’s exactly what Intel hopes to accomplish with its latest series of NUCs, its “Next Unit…

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Review: Intel Skull Canyon NUC

By Gabe Carey Introduction What if you could build a Steam Machine that’s smaller than a console, more capable than the Xbox 360 and PS3 and fully customizable with the operating system (and even some components) of your choice? That’s exactly what Intel hopes to accomplish with its latest series of NUCs, its “Next Unit…

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Review: Updated: HP ZBook Studio G3

By Desire Athow Introduction and design The last few months have been a bit of a rollercoaster for HP Inc, which together with HP Enterprise, made the HP that we knew. The split has seemingly been a blessing in disguise for the company as it came up with some stunning new designs and an eagerness…

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Review: Updated: HP ZBook Studio G3

By Desire Athow Introduction and design The last few months have been a bit of a rollercoaster for HP Inc, which together with HP Enterprise, made the HP that we knew. The split has seemingly been a blessing in disguise for the company as it came up with some stunning new designs and an eagerness…

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Hands-on review: Computex: Zotac VR Backpack

By Kevin Lee MSI may have just announced its Backpack PC, but Zotac has been way ahead of its untethered virtual reality game since April. Fittingly named the VR Backpack, it’s a slightly more capable system, but it’s also a little rougher around the edges. For starts the VR Backpack isn’t quite as polished as…

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Hands-on review: Computex: Zotac VR Backpack

By Kevin Lee MSI may have just announced its Backpack PC, but Zotac has been way ahead of its untethered virtual reality game since April. Fittingly named the VR Backpack, it’s a slightly more capable system, but it’s also a little rougher around the edges. For starts the VR Backpack isn’t quite as polished as…

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AMD Radeon RX 480: A Pocket-Friendly, VR-Ready Graphics Card

AMD has unveiled the Radeon RX 480, which is capable of delivering performance similar to the current $500 graphics cards. The new GPU, however, will only be sold for $200. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Computers

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Samsung Unveils 512GB SSD That’s Smaller Than Your Thumb

Samsung has unveiled the PM971-NVMe, a 512 GB SSD that is smaller than a person’s thumb. The new SSD does not sacrifice performance in the downsizing, as it is capable of triple the performance of the regular SATA SSD. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Computers

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Asus ROG G31 Edition 10: 2 Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 GPUs Packed In A Slim Desktop

Asus unleahses the beast that is the ROG G31 Edition 10, the compact gaming desktop that’s loaded with a pair of Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 GPUs in an SLI configuration. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Computers

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Asus Upgrades Liquid-Cooled ROG GX700, Unveils ROG GX800: ‘Most Powerful Gaming Laptop In The World’

Asus showcases the ROG GX800, touting it as the ‘most powerful gaming laptop in the world.’ Just like its predecessor the GX700, it has a huge liquid-cooled docking station to push its performance to the max. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Computers

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Hands-on review: Computex: Asus ZenBook 3

By Kevin Lee There’s a saying that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery – but not for Asus. The ZenBook 3 is the Taiwanese electronics firm’s latest 12.5 inch MacBook-killing Ultrabook. It doesn’t just so much imitate as it does completely destroy Apple’s ultrathin laptop in specs and price. Weighing in at a scant…

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Hands-on review: Computex: Asus ZenBook 3

By Kevin Lee There’s a saying that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery – but not for Asus. The ZenBook 3 is the Taiwanese electronics firm’s latest 12.5 inch MacBook-killing Ultrabook. It doesn’t just so much imitate as it does completely destroy Apple’s ultrathin laptop in specs and price. Weighing in at a scant…

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Dell Unveils New Windows 10 Laptops With Advanced Facial Recognition And More

Dell was present at the Computex 2016 and unveiled its latest Inspiron 7000 laptops. The devices, which range from 13 to 17-inchers, come packed with Windows 10 and advanced security features usually found in expensive gadgets. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Computers

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Asus ROG Avalon Makes Building Computers As Easy As Lego: The Future Of DIY PC?

The Asus ROG Avalon could redefine the future of DIY PC, as it makes the entire process a whole deal easier. Not only that, but it could also get more people in on the action. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Computers

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