Google’s Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones are finally a reality. But they face tough competition from Samsung’s Galaxy S22 lineup. In the Android world, the Pixel and Galaxy phones generally lead the way in the US market, so we’re anxious to put them side-by-side. For now, that means nitpicking spec differences, though we… Continue reading Flagship Android Battle: Pixel 7 and 7 Pro vs. Galaxy S22 and S22+
Living with the Lenovo ThinkPad X13s
One of the more interesting—and more curious—laptops I’ve tried in a while is the Lenovo ThinkPad X13s, one of the few ARM-based Windows systems on the market. The machine is designed to provide the laptop features we expect with the advantages we expect from phones, such as better battery life and instant on. It does… Continue reading Living with the Lenovo ThinkPad X13s
Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Hands On: More Changes Than Meets the Eye
At a glance, Google’s Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro might seem like minor upgrades from the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. But I got a chance to spend some time with the phones at Google’s launch event in Brooklyn, and while they look similar, several under-the-hood improvements should help differentiate them from their… Continue reading Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Hands On: More Changes Than Meets the Eye
Apple Says New M2 Chip Won’t Beat Intel’s Finest
Expectations have been running exceptionally high for Apple’s new M2 processor to outpace Intel’s best CPUs, but in the end, the M2 won’t beat Intel’s fastest chips. That was the news from Apple’s WWDC keynote Monday. The new 8-core M2 processor will appear in a redesigned MacBook Air, as well as in an updated MacBook… Continue reading Apple Says New M2 Chip Won’t Beat Intel’s Finest
How fast is the Dell XPS 17?
The XPS series is Dell’s most premium, drool-worthy line, making some of the best laptops on the market, and the XPS 17 is the model with the most room for juicy high-end parts. So how much performance can you get out of a super-thin laptop if you throw in the latest Intel Core i7 processor… Continue reading How fast is the Dell XPS 17?