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Acer Chromebase 24 is an all-in-one Chrome OS desktop with an Intel Core processor

The Acer Chromebase 24 (CA24I) looks like a 23.8 inch full HD monitor with an IPS display (because that’s exactly what it is). But under the hood, this monitor has the guts of a Chromebook… and a reasonably decent Chromebook at that. Acer says the new Chromebase 24 is the first all-in-one Chrome desktop to feature […]

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Acer Aspire Switch 12 S is a 2-in-1 tablet with optional 4K display

The Acer Aspire Switch 12 S is a Windows tablet with a 12.5 inch display, a detachable keyboard dock, an Intel Core M Skylake processor, an Intel Thunderbolt 3 USB Type-C connector, and an Intel RealSense camera. It’s the latest in Acer’s Switch line of 2-in-1 tablets which transform into notebooks when you attach a […]

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Acer Chromebook 11 gets a 2016 refresh

Acer is updating its affordable 11.6 inch Chromebook. The new Chromebook 11 CB3-131 has a refined design to make the laptop more durable for use in commercial and educational environments. The company says it can withstand 132 pounds of force on the top lid and survive falls of about 2 feet without damage. But the […]

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Lenovo ThinkPad 13 comes in Chrome and Windows flavors

Lenovo’s new entry-level ThinkPad laptop for 2016 is a 13 inch model that’s cleverly called the Lenovo ThinkPad 13. It features an Intel Core i5 processor, USB Type-C connectivity, and a ThinkPad keyboard with a Lenovo TrackPoint pointing stick in the center. Oh yeah, and the ThinkPad 13 will come in two versions: Windows or […]

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12.5 inch Lenovo ThinkPad X260 coming in February for $929 and up

Looking for a compact laptop that’s a little more affordable than the new Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon? The new ThinkPad X260 might not have a carbon fiber case, but this 12.5 inch notebook has a starting price of $929, which makes it almost $300 cheaper than the X1 Carbon. Measuring 0.8 inches thick and weighing […]

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon notebook goes Skylake

Lenovo is updating its ThinkPad X1 Carbon line of thin, light, and business-class laptops with new models sporting the latest Intel processors, support for up to 16GB of RAM, and an even more compact design. The 2016 Lenovo ThinkPad Carbon still features a 14 inch display, but the new models with Intel Skylake processors weigh […]

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga is a 14 inch, 2.8 pound convertible with optional OLED display

Lenovo’s latest Yoga-style notebook features a 14 inch display, a compact design, and ThinkPad styling. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga features a black case, the Lenovo TrackPoint keyboard system, and a hinge that lets the touchscreen display fold back 360 degrees so you can use the computer like a tablet. Speaking of that display, it […]

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Lenovo’s modular ThinkPad X1 Tablet can also be a projector, 3D camera, or a notebook

Lenovo’s latest Windows tablet has a 12 inch display, an Intel Core M7 Skylake processor, support an optional digital pen, and an optional keyboard dock. But what really makes the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet unusual is that you can attach optional modules to add functionality. Just clip the module to the bottom of the device and you […]

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Zotac launches mini PCs with high performance graphics (up to 6 displays)

Want a small PC with enough graphics performance to power up to 6 displays at once? Zotac’s got you covered. The company is introducing several new small form-factor ZBOX computers, including two models with AMD Radeon graphics and one with Intel Iris Pro graphics. And one of those computers has 6 DisplayPort jacks. Here’s a […]

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Zotac C Series fanless mini PCs go Skylake (and Braswell)

The Zotac ZBOX C line of computers are small, fanless desktops that can be used anywhere you want to place a computer that runs silently. They use passive cooling to keep from overheating, and they’re generally equipped with low-power processors to keep from generating too much heat in the first place. But this year Zotac […]