Everything new with the 2019 Dell XPS 13
The Dell XPS 13 slim bezels, luxurious modern look, attractive display options, and strong performance have been hard for other laptop makers to beat. But for the new year and at CES, Dell is one-upping itself and is making important changes that make a great laptop even better. Here’s everything that is new with the 2019 XPS 13.
The best gaming laptops of CES 2019
CES is always a big time of year, and with the reveal of Nvidia's latest RTX mobile graphics, there have been plenty of new gaming laptops from MSI, Alienware, Acer, and more. Not to worry though, as we've sorted through the long list of new gaming laptops and have picked out the best from the rest. Here are our picks for the best gaming laptops of CES 2019.
Dell’s new XPS 13 moves the webcam back up top, right where it belongs
The Consumer Electronics Show is officially underway, and Dell has announced a revamped XPS 13 laptop for 2019. The device comes with a fixed webcam in the top bezel, new Intel Whiskey Lake CPUs on the inside, and other subtle improvements that could make it one of the best laptops for the new year.Â
Dell XPS 13 vs. Huawei MateBook 13
The XPS 13 is our favorite laptop of all time, but with the fresh announcement of the Matebook 13 at CES 2019, Huawei could be giving Dell a run for its money. Both look to be good options if you're after a slim and light and ultra-premium laptop, so you might be wondering how both stack up against each other.Â
Lenovo’s new Legion gaming laptops pack next-gen GPUs for just $930
Last year, Lenovo introduced a series of redesigned Legion devices, and the same theme is now continuing into CES 2019. Following along with trends set by the Razer Blade 15, Lenovo's new Legion Y740 and Y540 for 2019 come clad with thin designs, improved cooling, and next-generation Nvidia GPUs.
Lenovo now has a Legion of gaming accessories to rival Razer and Logitech
You probably associate the best gaming accessories with Logitech, but at CES 2019, Lenovo is now catering to the needs of the most serious of PC gamers. Alongside new laptops, the company is introducing several new Legion branded accessories, including a new mechanical keyboard, headset, and mouse.Â
Lenovo’s new X1 Carbon and Yoga are the lightest flagship ThinkPads yet
At CES 2019, Lenovo is launching new versions of its most popular ThinkPad models. Coming in June, the 7th generation ThinkPad X1 Carbon comes equipped with a woven carbon fiber finish. Launching alongside in the same timeframe is the 4th generation ThinkPad X1 Yoga, with slimmer bezels and smaller footprint.
The new ROG Strix gaming monitors from Asus are as big as your TV
From the 65-inch Omen X Emperium or the Space Saving Samsung monitors, so far at CES, gaming and other types of monitors have been in abundance. Asus is now getting in on the trend and is revealing a new 43-inch ROG Strix XG438Q display alongside two new super ultrawide, HDR-friendly, high refresh rate gaming monitors.Â
MSI revamps gaming laptops with face-melting Nvidia RTX 20-series GPUs
MSI is a brand associated with some of the best in gaming laptops and hardware, and at CES 2019, it is proving that true once more. For the new year, MSI is introducing the new GS75 Stealth laptop with the latest Nvidia GeForce RTX 20-series GPUs, and a new PS63 Modern Prestige laptop aimed at content creators.Â
Huawei’s MateBook 13 is smaller than a MacBook Air, yet includes Nvidia graphics
Apple made headlines in 2018 for its MacBook Air, but at At CES 2019, Huawei is taking on Apple's offerings. The company famous for its phones and tablets is introducing the new MateBook 13, sitting in between the ultra-slim MateBook X, and the budget-friendly Notebook D from 2018.
Samsung’s new Notebook Odyssey packs next-gen RTX graphics in a thin frame
At CES 2019, Samsung is taking the wraps off its latest high-end gaming laptop, the Notebook Odyssey. Coming after latest year's Notebook Odyssey Z, the new laptop is sporting a premium aluminum true metal design and stays and thin at 0.78 inches, but also packs G-sync support and powerful next-gen Nvidia RTX graphics in a tiny frame.
HP’s affordable yet stunning monitors shave bezels to free up your desk
At CES 2019, HP is on a mission to bring new displays to the market. It is launching a fleet of new monitors and a new all-in-one PC. Be it with privacy screens, or slim bezels, the new offerings come packed with unique features which promise to immerse consumers in whatever they are creating or watching.Â
Dell’s new Latitude laptop can detect your presence and wake itself
Dell has always been both the affordable and versatile option for consumers and businesses, and ahead of CES 2019, the computer maker is unveiling an updated version of its commercial Windows 2-in-1. The new Latitude 7400 device comes equipt with a feature that can sense your presence, a stunningly small design, and new features for productivity on the go.
This mini PC from Asus packs Intel Core i9-9900K power in a tiny frame
Asus announced updated versions of its Mini PCs. The latest entry, the Asus Mini PC ProArt PA90, packs options for the newest Intel Core i9 Processor and promises all the performance and power that designers and content creators need in a PC, but in a stylish and small form similar to a smart speaker.Â
Dell patents a laptop with two detachable screens for multitasking
Laptops with detachable screens are not new, and can best be seen with Microsoft's Surface Book, but Dell is looking to take that one step further. The company has patented a laptop with two detachable screens, hinting at a future where consumers can extend their multitasking when on the go.
Headaches continue with two new Windows 10 October 2018 Update bugs
After a month of bugs, Microsoft re-released the Windows 10 October 2018 Update in mid-November, but some problems are continuing to plague people who have installed it on their PCs. In the latest, two new issues with administrator accounts and FLAC media files have surfaced, as noted by MSPoweruser.Â
Google to turn off the lights with native dark mode in Chrome on Windows 10
Google Chrome has picked up quite a few features over the past few months, but a true dark mode has never been an option for consumers. Though the feature is heading to MacOS Mojave in a future update, Google now confirms it will be adding support for a native dark mode in Chrome on Windows 10 as well.Â
A future Surface could have a nifty magnetic USB-C connector
Microsoft has been ambivalent about adopting USB-C connectivity, but there now is a reason to believe that future versions of its Surface devices might as well have a nifty magnetic USB-C mechanism. A patent filing shows a magnetically activated latch on USB C ports, taking the connection to a new level.
Experiencing some lag on your Chrome OS tablet? A fix is on the way
Some consumers are reporting plenty of lag with Chrome OS devices when they drag down from the top of the screen to look at all their open apps in overview mode. Google has been aware of the issue and has been working on a fix since the middle of November, according to a report from Chrome Unboxed.Â
Google may start using SD cards to give Chromebooks more storage
With Google visually overhauling Chrome OS to make the platform look a bit more like Android, Chromebooks have come a far way. In the latest development, it is looking as though Chromebooks might also soon get support for adoptable storage via SD cards, allowing consumers to expand on the available internal memory on their systems.
You can no longer use the old Chrome UI, and that’s making some people mad
After launching a major visual redesign with Chrome 69, Google officially pushed out Chrome 71 earlier in December, but not everyone is happy with it. The update to the popular web browser is disabling the ability to go back to an older user interface, and many consumers are furious.
New leak reveals alleged specs for GeForce RTX 2050, entry-level GTX 1150 cards
Ahead of CES 2019 in Las Vegas, the graphics card rumors just keep on coming. In news that will make fans of Nvidia's gaming processors giddy, some alleged specifications for the GeForce RTX 2050 graphics card, and the rumored entry-level GTX 1150 card have been revealed by a Twitter leaker.Â
New filings hint at production of Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 variations
Previously leaked benchmarks indicated that the RTX 2060 gaming chipsets could be heading to laptops, but there is now more to the story. New government filings at the Eurasian Economic Commission are showing up to forty variations of the GeForce RTX 2060, further hinting that a release could be coming.
B&H cuts up to $500 off MacBook Air and MacBook Pros for limited time
Christmas shopping season might be over, but some of the best deals on the most popular Apple products from 2018 have just started. Currently, as part of its Mega DealZone event, B&H is cutting up to $200 off the price of the MacBook Air and $500 off certain MacBook Pro models through December 28.Â
Save $350 on the 13-inch HP Spectre x360 with these Red Tag Sales
With Christmas less than a week out, you might think you've missed your chance to save on some of the most popular computers and laptops from 2018. But you'd be wrong. HP is currently running a Red Tag Sale, cutting $350 off the price of the 13-inch touchscreen variant of its Spectre X360 Windows 10 convertible.Â