The GPD Pocket 3 is a mini-laptop with a QWERTY keyboard that’s just barely big enough for touch typing, an 8 inch touchscreen display, and a swivel hinge that lets you use the little computer as a notebook or tablet. It’s also a modular computer: in addition to full-sized USB, HDMI, and Ethernet ports, the […]
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Microsoft Surface Go 3 with 4G LTE now available for $500 and up
The Microsoft Surface Go 3 is a Windows tablet with a 10.5 inch, 1920 x 1280 display, entry-level specs, and a $400 starting price that makes it one of the most affordable members of the Surface lineup. When Microsoft first launched the Surface Go 3 in 2021, the company also promised that a model with […]
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 with 4G LTE now available (sort of)
The Microsoft Surface Pro 8 is a tablet with a 13 inch, 2880 x 1920 pixel 120 Hz display, support for up to an Intel Core i7-1185G7 processor, up to 32GB of RAM, and an optional keyboard and pen that lets you use the computer in a variety of ways. When Microsoft first announced the […]
CTL launches a $349 Chromebook with support for Sprint’s LTE data network
CTL introduced the NL71 line of small, rugged Chromebooks designed for the education space in January, and now they’re up for pre-order from the CTL website with prices starting at $239. Powered by Intel Gemini Lake Refresh processors, the fanless laptops feature drop-resistant cases, water-resistant keyboards, 180-degree hinges, built-in carrying handles, and a choice of […]
T-Mobile and Sprint are now one company
The T-Mobile and Sprint merger is complete, and there’s now one less major wireless carrier in the US. In the short term existing customers probably won’t notice much change — if you’re a T-Mobile or Sprint subscriber your plan and service won’t change much right away. But in the long term, the combined company says […]
MAG1 8.9″ mini-laptop now available with 4G LTE for $700 and up
The Magic Ben MAG1 is a 1.5 pound laptop with an 8.9 inch, 2560 x 1600 pixel touchscreen display and an Intel Core m3-8100Y processor. First launched in September, the MAG1 sells for $630 and up… if you opt for a WiFi-only model. But now there’s also an option to buy a 4G LTE model, […]
One Mix 3 Yoga mini laptop almost had LTE support (and future versions might)
When One Netbook first announced plans for an 8.4 inch mini laptop in April, the company promised that the One Mix 3 Yoga would have optional support for a 4G LTE module. But by the time the mini laptop started shipping, that feature was gone… mostly. The One Mix 3 Yoga I reviewed in June doesn’t […]
Verizon’s first 5G MiFi mobile hotspot costs $650 (data not included)
The first 5G wireless networks are starting to come online, and the first 5G-capable smartphones are starting to hit the market. Now Verizon is also launching its first 5G mobile hotspot which you can use to connect a laptop, tablet, or other devices to Verizon’s high-speed cellular network. It comes at a cost though — […]
How to use a Project Fi data-only SIM with a Windows 10 PC
One of the nifty things about Google’s Project Fi wireless network is that the company doesn’t charge anything extra for tethering, so if you want to use your Android smartphone as a mobile hotspot, you can do that. But if you’d rather not run down your phone’s battery to keep your tablet or notebook online, […]
Comcast launches Xfinity Mobile wireless service
As expected, the largest cable company in the United States is launching a wireless service. Comcast’s new Xfinity Mobile service combines WiFi and 4G LTE for coverage, and with prices as low as $45 per month for unlimited talk, text, and data the service seems pretty competitive… but there’s a catch. Xfinity Mobile is only available as part […]