Laptops

For generations, MacBooks have been seen as a status symbol, used by both casual computer users and professionals alike. One class of users that have not exactly taken to Apple's notebooks are gamers. For one, the number of high-profile titles for Mac OS X, now macOS, has traditionally been small. For another, MacBooks, even MacBook Pros, have not exactly been noteworthy for their performance especially when it comes to games. That has started to change with the launch of the 16-inch MacBook Pro last year and it seems that Apple will be pulling some software tricks to capitalize on the new notebook's muscles.

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Apple is equally famous and notorious for its obsession with design and, in particular, making things as slim as possible. Sometimes that has breathtaking results but there are other times when it becomes an infuriating experience. One of the most recent cases, which has actually resulted in a lawsuit, is Apple's reviled butterfly keyboard switches. Apple has finally reverted to using scissor switches in the 16-inch MacBook Pro and now it seems that a new model will soon be out with that same Magic Keyboard.

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Laptops have a new look for the new decade. CES 2020 introduced us to a handful of new foldable laptops. And yes, while laptops already fold, many of these concepts feature bending screens or dual-screen devices held together with a hinge. We really should’ve seen this coming, given the rise of folding phones in 2019.

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Given its timing, CES is often an auspicious opportunity for companies to start the year right with their best foot forward. Sometimes, it involves revealing things yet to come while other times it revolves around strengthening existing products. At CES 2020, Honor sort of did both. It showcased the MagicWatch 2, the Band 5, and the MagicBook alongside a new Band 5 Sport, the latter two slated for a global launch really soon.

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Contrary to earlier whispers, Intel wasn't shying away from foldable PCs because it found Windows 10X to still be unsuitable for the public's eyes. It did skip mentioning Microsoft's future Windows version but the CES 2020 crowd might not yet care about that, at least for now. They may be more interested in seeing foldable devices and Intel definitely had some to show, including its own take on a gigantic OLED screen that folds down into a more manageable laptop size.

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ASUS Republic of Gamers has announced a number of new products at CES 2020, including its new ROG Zephyrus G14 and G15 gaming laptops. Despite having enough power to handle your favorite games, the new ROG Zephyrus models are quite thin and relatively light. The G14 is available with an optional AniMe Matrix LED display on the lid, which features more than 1,000 mini LEDs to express the player's personal style using animated GIFs.

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For quite a few years, most of the new computers came out with Intel inside, mostly because of a lack of serious competition. With AMD's new Zen architecture, Intel's old rival has gotten back into the game and OEMs have once again started putting AMD processors right beside Intel's. That definitely seems to be the case with the new Acer Swift 3 series but while consumers may be able to choose between two competing processors, they aren't able to choose what comes with those.

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CES 2020 is clearly the year for foldables, with Dell bringing two clamshell concepts that it believes will preview the future of notebooks and tablets. The Dell Concept Duet and the Dell Concept Ori aren't, it's worth noting right from the start, intended for production in their current form. Instead, they're Dell's vision of what a dual-screen or a foldable screen device might look like in the not-too-distant future.

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Joining its Chromebooks and other computing products is Lenovo's new Yoga 5G and Slim 7 laptops, two different models designed for professionals who need machines for the road. Of particular interest is the new Yoga 5G, the first PC to offer 5G connectivity in the world. Joining the 5G-enabled unit is the Yoga Slim 7, an ultraslim notebook that will come in 14-inch and 15-inch versions.

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The most interesting product unveiled as part of Lenovo's new CES 2020 wares is the ThinkPad X1 Fold, a new iteration in the company's X1 product family. As its name suggests, this laptop ditches the keyboard in favor of a single large screen that can fold down the center, providing users with an entirely new kind of experience that is distinctly different from traditional tablets and laptops.

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Lenovo has partnered with motorcycle company Ducati to launch the limited edition Lenovo Ducati 5, a laptop featuring iconic racing stripes paired with the PC maker's distinctive design flavor. The laptop is joined by a special notebook sleeve that includes the same special stitching pattern used on Ducati motorcycle seats, among other things.

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In addition to the load of new Windows laptops it has introduced for CES 2020, Lenovo has taken the wraps off two new Chromebook devices, one that comes in the form of a laptop and the other that is a two-in-one detachable model. Called the FLEX 5 Chromebook and IdeaPad Duet Chromebook, both models run Google's Chrome OS and come in ultra-portable form factors.

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