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HP Spectre Folio vs. HP Spectre x360

HP just released on of the most interesting notebooks in ages, a leather-clad 2-in-1 with a supple and luxurious feel and a uniquely flexible design. It performs well enough and lasts a very long time on a charge. It's facing the Spectre x360, though, a very good 2-in-1 in its own rights. Which one wins?
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HP Spectre Folio vs. Apple MacBook Air

Apple's MacBook Air received an update recently, gaining an 8th-generation Intel CPU to go with a thinner, lighter, and smaller chassis. Is that enough to keep up with the HP Spectre Folio, which is literally constructed of leather and lasts a very long time on a single charge of its battery?
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HP Spectre Folio review

The Spectre Folio is a truly different breed of notebook, leather-wrapped and exceedingly long-lasting on a charge. It feels great in the hand and provides all-day productivity performance. We can quibble and talk about a too-small Synaptics touchpad, but that’s all we got.
Lenovo Chromebook C330 Review

Lenovo Chromebook C330 review

Lenovo’s Chromebook C330 is a budget-oriented Chrome OS 2-in-1 that aims to provide Google Play support and media consumption convenience at a low price. It succeeds in those objectives and lasts long on a charge, but its very poor performance hold it back.
Acer Chromebook 13 review

Acer Chromebook 13 review

Acer’s Chromebook 13 is a plain old clamshell notebook that doesn’t even boast a touch display. Instead, it focuses on bringing a solid build and superior performance to the Chrome OS platform. It mostly succeeds at both, but that’s not enough to separate it from the growing Chromebook pack.
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HP Spectre x360 13 (Late 2017) Review

HP refreshed its Spectre x360 13 with Intel’s 8th-gen CPUs, boosting its speed and battery life, all the while thinning out the chassis. It remains our favorite 360-degree convertible 2-in-1, with some of the best performance and longevity around and a design that remains modern and attractive.
Microsoft Surface Pro (2017)

Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) review

Microsoft kicked off the detachable tablet segment of the modern 2-in-1 market with its original Surface device. At first glance, the new 2017 Surface Pro looks like just an incremental update to the Surface Pro 4. Does it earn its own place at the top of the 2-in-1 heap?
Acer Chromebook 15 Spin Review

Acer Chromebook Spin 15 vs. Acer Aspire E 15

Acer has some strong offerings in the budget space, with a choice of Windows 10 or Chrome OS if you're unable to spend more than $600. Two great options include the Chromebook Spin 15 convertible 2-in-1 and the Aspire E 15 laptop. They've both made it on our our "best of" lists, but which is better?
Acer Chromebook 15 Spin Review

Acer Chromebook Spin 15 review

The Acer Chromebook Spin 15 takes the company’s very good 15-inch Chromebook and lets you spin the display. You won’t want to use it as a tablet, but it’s a good option for inexpensive Netflix binging. And the battery will keep you going for a very long workday indeed.
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Microsoft Surface Buying Guide: Which is for you?

Microsoft's Surface lineup is now complete, with a desktop, a traditional clamshell notebook, two tablets, and a hybrid. Each one is well-built and most perform solid performance, with one device that competes more on price than speed. Each of these machines is competitive, but which one is for you?
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HP Envy x2 vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 6

HP's Envy x2 is a bit of an odd beast, coming in two versions with either an AMD or an Intel CPU. We reviewed the latter and found it to provide modest performance and good battery life at a low price -- with a mediocre keyboard cover. Does it stand a chance against the best tablet, the Surface Pro 6?
HP Envy X2 review

HP Envy x2 review

HP swapped out the ARM processor in its original Envy x2 for a low-power Intel CPU and got what it wanted: Better performance and decent battery life. But it dropped the ball on the keyboard cover, and the display can’t compete with its higher-resolution competitors.
Lenovo Yoga C930 Review

Lenovo Yoga C930 vs. HP Spectre x360 13

Lenovo has just introduced the Yoga C930, its latest premium 2-in-1 that drops the iconic watchband hinge in favor of a new Dolby Atmos sound bar hinge that pumps out some serious audio. HP's Spectre x360 13 has been our favorite 2-in-1 for some time now. Does Lenovo's latest unseat the king of 2-in-1s?
Lenovo Yoga C930 Review

Lenovo Yoga C930 Review

The Lenovo Yoga C930 updates the company’s premium consumer 2-in-1, shedding the iconic watchband hinge and packing some serious audio components into the Dolby Atmos sound bar. It’s fast, conservative, and built like a tank, with some of the longest battery life around.
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Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 vs. Google Pixelbook

Google's Pixelbook is perched at the top of the Chrome OS food chain, as a premium 2-in-1 with a gorgeous design, solid build quality, and superior performance. It has a premium price to go along with all those qualities, though, and Samsung's Chromebook Plus V2 is a challenger at around half the price.
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Google Pixel Slate vs. HP Chromebook x2

Google's Pixel Slate and HP's Chromebook x2 represent the best devices Google can offer to PC users, but there's many differences behind the specifications. Which is the better machine for most people? Here's a hint: the answer will save you some cash.
Samsung Chromebook Plus V2

Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 review

Samsung swapped out the ARM processor for Intel in the Chromebook Plus V2, making this moderately priced 2-in-1 faster but not as long-lasting. Everything else remained roughly the same, meaning it’s a well-built Chromebook that doesn’t stand out regarding price, performance, or panache.
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Microsoft Surface Pro 6 vs. Surface Laptop 2

Microsoft announced two new flagship devices in its lineup: The Surface Pro 6 and the Surface Laptop 2. But which is better? We've had some hands-on time with both and have gone down the line to see which provides the better bang for the buck.
HP Chromebook x2 Review

HP Chromebook x2 vs. Google Pixelbook

There's a slew of premium and innovative Chrome OS devices on their way over the next several months. The HP Chromebook x2 is just the first, and it's a 2-in-1 that offers a great build, good looks, and awesome performance for a low price. Is that enough to take on Google's ultra-premium Pixelbook?
HP Spectre 13 2017 Review

HP Spectre 13 (2017) review

Our HP Spectre 13 review evaluates the “thinnest touchscreen notebook” to see if you can make something smaller and increase its speed and longevity. The results are mostly positive, but the thin-and-light competition hasn't stood still, leaving the Spectre 13 behind in terms of battery life and value.
HP Chromebook x2 Review

HP Chromebook x2 Review

HP’s Chromebook x2 acts a lot like Microsoft’s Surface Book 2, with a well-equipped tablet that plugs into a keyboard base that’s heavy enough to keep the combination mostly stable. It’s a fast 2-in-1 that’s well-built and looks great, and it makes using Chrome OS a real pleasure. Is this premium Chromebook the best one you can buy?
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Asus ZenBook Pro 15 vs. Dell XPS 15

Asus introduced something special with its ZenBook Pro 15 UX580 -- an LCD-equipped touchpad called the ScreenPad that adds extra functionality to the ubiquitous input device. It's also a fast notebook and it's well-equipped. Is that enough to take on the Dell XPS 15, one of our favorite 15-inch laptops?
Asus ZenBook Pro 15 with ScreenPad review

Asus built a screen into a touchpad. Is it the future of computing or a gimmick?

Asus needed its newest ZenBook Pro UX580 to stand out against a crowd of strong 15-inch notebooks, and it chose to dramatically remake the old-school touchpad as the cornerstone of its efforts. The ScreenPad is an interesting idea held back by some bugs and limitations.
Asus ZenBook Pro 15 with ScreenPad review

Asus ZenBook Pro 15 UX580 with ScreenPad review

Asus packed some powerful components into the ZenBook Pro 15 UX580, including a Core i9 and a GTX 1050 Ti. But the ScreenPad is the obvious star of the show, a second screen built right into the touchpad. Is the cool-factor enough to set this 15-inch laptop apart from the crowd?
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Acer Swift 3 review

Our Acer Swift 3 review takes an in-depth look at one of the most attractive affordable laptops on the market, now refreshed with speed 8th-gen CPUs. It's plenty fast, has a solid build and aesthetic, and offers great connectivity. It's not the best budget notebook, but it remains a great 14-inch option.
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Acer Aspire 5 review

Acer’s updated Aspire 5 benefits greatly from Intel’s latest technology, including its 8th-gen processor and Optane memory. The Aspire 5 offers a lot of performance for not a lot of money, but its display and battery life betray its budget nature and detract from its overall value.
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Lenovo IdeaPad 530s vs. Acer Aspire E 15

You don't have to spend a lot of money to get a notebook with good performance and a solid build quality. That's an improvement over days past. We took a look at two prime examples of the class, the Lenovo IdeaPad 530s and the Acer Aspire E 15, to see which offers the most value for the least money.
Lenovo IdeaPad 530S

Lenovo IdeaPad 530S review

Lenovo brings a quality feel, a great keyboard and touchpad, and a thin and light chassis to the budget 15.6-inch notebook market. Performance is good, but the colorless display and relatively poor battery life hold it back from being a real hit.
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Samsung CF791 ultrawide curved gaming monitor review

With features like quantum dots, a massive 1440p display, and a deep curve, the Samsung CF791 aims to impress. Getting a price cut down to $750, this ultrawide monitor is an even sweeter deal. But even with a discount, it's an expensive monitor to invest in. Is it really worth it?
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Asus ZenBook 3 Deluxe (late 2017) review

In our Asus ZenBook 3 Deluxe (late 2017) review, we verify that adding an 8th-gen Intel Core processor can make a great thin and light notebook even better. If you're looking for a slightly larger 14-inch notebook that's still thin and light, then the ZenBook 3 Deluxe remains a great choice today.
Eve Technology Eve V review

Eve Technology Eve V review

Our Eve V review looks at a crowdsourced detachable tablet that checks some boxes for its backers, but a few sore spots keep it from becoming a true competitor. Perhaps the biggest question about the notebook is whether Eve Technology can deliver on time and provide support for the life of the machine.
Asus NovaGo review

Asus NovaGo review

Our Asus NovaGo review takes a first look at one the first Qualcomm-powered PCs. It can last 22 hours and has LTE, yet pricing starts at just $600.
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Windows 10 in S Mode rubs me the wrong way

Microsoft’s Windows 10 in S Mode is supposed to be faster, more efficient, and more secure. In my opinion, however, it’s just way too limited to fit my workflow. Too many of my apps aren’t in the Windows Store, and too many of my devices require special software to work their magic.
Microsoft Surface Go Review

Microsoft Surface Go vs. Asus NovaGo: Pair of iPad rivals duke it out

The Microsoft Surface Go and the Asus NovaGo take two different approaches to attack the tablet market. The Surface Go takes what's best about the Surface Pro and shrinks it down, while the NovaGo leverages Windows on ARM for superior battery life. We let these two devices battle it out for supremacy.