2020 Next Ultimate: Microsoft Surface Book 3 Review

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2020 Next Ultimate: Microsoft Surface Book 3 Review

 

Microsoft Surface Book 3 Review. Introducing the latest Microsoft Surface Book 3 release in 2020. The AKA all-around. The AKA ‘Ultimate Laptop’. From first impressions, the tablet or 2-in-1 laptop comes with the same design as the previous Surface Book 2. That’s pretty risky in this day in age, because of the challenging mobile market.

There are substantial upgrades to the CPU, GPU, and other hardware specs to boost performance, but will it be enough to gain an advantage in the mobile market?

 

 

Microsoft Surface Book 3 Review

 

General Specs

Display:

 

 13.5” PixelSense™ Touchscreen, 3000 x 2000 resolution
15” PixelSense™ Touchscreen, 3240 x 2160 resolution
Memory:

 

 13.5” – 8GB/16GB/32GB RAM
15” – 16GB/32GB RAM
Processor:

 

 

 

 13.5”
Quad-core 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1035G7
Quad-core 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1065G715”
Quad-core 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1065G7
Graphics:

 

 

 

 

 13.5” 
Intel® Core™ i5-1035G7: Intel® Iris™ Plus Graphics
Intel® Core™ i7-1065G7: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design15”
Intel® Core™ i7-1065G7: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
Storage:

 

 13.5” – 256GB/512GB/1TB SSD

15” – 256GB/512GB/1TB/2TB SSD
Connections:

 

 

 2 x USB-A
1 x USB-C®
3.5mm headphone jack
2 x Surface Connect ports
Full-size SDXC card reader
Compatible with Surface Dial

 

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Overview

 

 

Microsoft Surface Book 3 is a tablet that, if the right accessories are present, can also become a laptop, making it a 2-in-1 mobile device. There are two models it comes with: the 13.5-inch and the 15-inch model. Both models come with different specs and features catered to different segments and different ranges of prices.

The 13.5-inch model is the startup with specs similar to other mid-range models. There is also a top-range version of this model, that contains more powerful processing power, more memory, better graphics, and more storage.

The 15-inch model is the top range of the two, with more powerful specs and features. It’s more pricey, catering to those who can afford it and demand more system performance. 

Bottom-line, there are two model tablets with different display sizes, specs, and features. They are catered to serve different segments, with different prices.

 

 

Display & Design

 

Microsoft Surface Book 3 comes in two models: 13.5-inch and 15-inch. There are both ‘Pixelsense’ displays with high resolutions up to 4K. The display is beautiful with images onscreen that are very much detailed. Those who are in the creative space will have no problems here with editing images and working on graphic arts.

One issue is that the bezels around the display are quite thick than other top model tablets, making it look outdated.

 

 

There is not much to say here about the design of the Surface Book 3. The two models are very much the same as the previous Surface Book 2 version.

The tablet is compatible with the detachable keyboard which when attached turns it into a clamshell laptop. The hinges are pretty easy to attach to the tablet and can fold the laptop up to 360 degrees, similar to a 2-in-1 laptop. The only issue here is that you still need to buy it separately as it doesn’t come with the mobile device. 

So to sum it up, great gorgeous 4K display. Same design as the older Surface Book 2. Easy to attach the detachable keyboard but is sold separately.   

 

 

System & Gaming Performance

 

With the addition of the mid-range/top-range hardware included, the tablet aims to meet the performance criteria of many market sectors. That of which the Surface Book 3 has definitely done so.

The tablet includes two of Intel’s most powerful processors, with more RAM options, better display graphics, and more internal storage options.

This will definitely help you do business and creative work well with smooth transition between apps, fast loading of programs, and good storage. This is definitely a good point note.

 

 

With gaming, however, this is not a gaming laptop. The hardware included is catered for normal business work and creativity work. The GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) included is good but not as powerful as the NVIDIA RTX range of laptops which are more suitable for gamers.

But you can get away with playing 2D gaming apps and older gaming titles just don’t expect a WOW gaming experience here.

So the bottom line here is that Microsoft Surface Book 3 is a solid performance machine. It’s great for daily or business work, good for creatives, but not ideal for extreme gaming. See some powerful gaming laptops here, if that interests you. 

 

 

Other Features

 

The battery life here is not too bad. Looking at up to 10 to 12 hours of battery life, you can expect to get your work done, stream movies, browse the internet, and social media on a single charge. Bear in mind that it takes about an hour to charge over 50%.

The detachable keyboard offers a good typing experience so it’s a good idea to get it if you wish to type. There are two webcams (front and back) that are the same as the previous model but with a 1080p resolution. The weight is the same as the previous model, with a weight of 1.5 kgs for the 13.5-inch and 1.6 kgs for the 15-inch model.

 

 

 

 

Price

 

Here is a quick view of what you will expect to pay for the new Microsoft Surface Book 3. 

 

13.5-inch:

    • Intel Core i5, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Intel Iris: $1,599.99
    • Intel Core i7, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Nvidia GTX (Max-Q): $1999.99
    • Intel Core i7, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Nvidia GTX (Max-Q): $2,499.99
    • Intel Core i7, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Nvidia GTX (Max-Q): $2,699.99

 

 

15-inch:

    • Intel Core i7, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Nvidia GTX (Max-Q): $2,299.99
    • Intel Core i7, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Nvidia GTX (Max-Q): $2,799.99
    • Intel Core i7, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Nvidia GTX (Max-Q): $2,999.99
    • Intel Core i7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, NVidia GTX (Max-Q): $3,399.99

 

As you can see the base model release starts at over $1500. That’s not cheap for the budget segment. But looking at the specs this is a typical price range for a mid-range tablet or laptop. The tablet is out now in the US. It will be released at a later date in other countries. 

 

 

Overall Verdict

 

Microsoft Surface Book 3 plans to be the all-rounder, trying to find a balance between the business laptop with a gaming GPU and a gaming laptop with good typing, a responsive touchscreen, and a lightweight.

With the performance of the tablet, the Surface Book 3 has reached that mark, catering to those looking for a business mobile device turn laptop that can perform tasks well with no issues.

But it puzzles me why Microsoft keeps releasing another powerful tablet and not including one or two of the cool accessories, like other brands. It could be because they want to make more money, or it’s a marketing strategy. Whatever the reason is it would be cool to at least get the detachable keyboard bundle, but only time will tell.

Suffice to say, Microsoft has done a good job by releasing a great round tablet or 2-in-1 laptop. The upgrade options available with better processing power, and more RAM to the internal storage options make this a great choice for business and corporate use.

 

 

Yet the same external design features will end up being a liability in the not-so-distant long run because of the tough mobile electronic market they are facing.

To get a sneak peek at my first impressions, please click to see the article here. Check out the pros and cons here below, please add comments and feedback. 

 

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New Huawei P30 Lite Review: 2020 New Edition Smartphone

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New Huawei P30 Lite (2020)

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SPECS

Release Date: 14 January 2020
Display: 6,15″ LTPS IPS LCD touchscreen | 1080 x 2312 resolution    
CPU: Kirin 710 (12 nm)
Storage/ Memory: 256GB / 6GB
OS: Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10
Main Camera: 48 MP, f/1.8 (wide) | 8 MP (ultrawide) | 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth) 
Front Camera: 32 MP, f/2.0 (wide)
Battery: Non-removable Li-Po 3340 mAh battery
Other: MicroSD | 3.5mm jack | WiFi | Bluetooth | 1080p@60fps video  
Body Colors:  Peacock Blue | Midnight Black | Pearl White | Breathing Crystal

 

 

Overview

Huawei has done it again. It has announced and released another upgraded version of a predecessor model. This time it’s the New Huawei P30 Lite, the upgraded, better version of the 2019 Huawei P30 Lite. Let’s take a look at the review of the new Huawei P30 Lite and see if it truly is better and worth the buy than its predecessor.

The new Huawei P30 Lite is a smartphone, like its 2019 predecessor, that is the mid-range version of the flagship, Huawei P30 smartphone. The phone comes with the latest 8-core Kirin processor, 256GB of internal storage, 6GB of system memory, and good battery life. On the outside is a 6.15-inch IPS LCD screen with a full HD display, weighs 153 grams, and comes with a triple-lens camera. So far so good. 

 

 

Display & Design

The new Huawei P30 Lite smartphone comes with a 6.15-inch LTPS IPS LCD display with 1080p resolution. The display is the same size as the predecessor but this version comes with a low-temperature poly-silicon (LTPS) technology. This tech offers high display resolutions, low power consumption, and high brightness.

There are not many changes to the smartphone’s look and design, as it looks exactly like its predecessor, even the back camera lens, still bulges out. But an extra color body design ‘breathing crystal’ is added. The bottom line, the display is better, but the smartphone’s body and design are still the same as the previous version. 

 

Performance

The new Huawei P30 Lite comes with upgrades, that include RAM and internal storage. RAM has been boosted from 4GB of the 2019 version to 6GB of the latest. This means an increase in multitasking, smoother navigation between menus and apps. The internal storage was initially 128GB but has increased to 256GB, meaning more storage of digital media and documents. Other upgrades include the latest Kirin processor with increase processing power. Overall, these features contribute to a better, and faster performance smartphone. 

With gaming, the smartphone comes the latest Kirin processor and GPU, meaning a significant boost in performance. Thanks to that gaming on the smartphone are smoother, and multitasking is easier. The bottom line, the performance is better thanks to the upgrades to the internal hardware, and gaming on this smartphone is smoother. 

 

 

Other features

Other normal and known features of the smartphone are still the same. No changes to the camera specs, sound quality and output, same battery life, fingerprint scanner at the rear, and all other features. Another feature is that this smartphone retains access to Google apps. The certification of the phone with Google was done before the ban, so there was no need. You can still use common Google apps such as Gmail, Drive, Chrome, etc. Bottom line, other normal features are the same as the previous model. You can still use the smartphone to get access to Google apps.  

 

Final Verdict

The new Huawei P30 Lite is a great smartphone. The improvements to the internal hardware and the display make it a better phone than its predecessor. It will cost significantly more but the improvements will fix most of the previous phone’s faults. I personally am content with this phone especially the performance and gaming aspects. The design, in my opinion, is just a minor setback that can easily be overruled. 

If you want a good mid-range smartphone to start 2020 off, then this one is for you. It still retains all the good qualities of its predecessor with significant improvements. This phone’s good for students, young adults, elders, and those who don’t want to pay so much money.

The 2020 New Huawei P30 Lite smartphone is better than its predecessor. That’s all for me and the new Huawei P30 Lite review. If you have any questions or comments, please leave them at the bottom and I will respond as soon as possible. Stay safe. Take care until next time. 🙂

New Microsoft Laptops Preview: Surface Go 2 & Surface Book 3

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New Microsoft Laptops Preview: Surface Go 2 & Surface Book 3

 

Microsoft has announced new laptops scheduled for release later this month. The Surface Go 2, the budget tablet/laptop, and the Surface Book 3, the powerful 2-in-1 laptop. Let’s do a preview and see what you can expect from these two devices upon release.

 

Surface Go 2

Budget Laptop Tablet

 

Official Tech Specs:

Display: 10.5-inch PixelSense™ Touchscreen
1920 x 1280 resolution
Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 Protection
Memory: 4GB/8GB RAM
Processor: Intel® Pentium® Gold 4425Y/8th Gen Intel® Core m3
Graphics: Intel® UHD Graphics 615
Storage: 64GB eMMC drive/128GB Solid-state drive (SSD)
Connections:

 

 1 x USB-C®
3.5 mm headphone jack
1 x Surface Connect port
Surface Type Cover Port
MicroSDXC Card Reader
Compatible with Surface Dial*

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The Surface Go 2 is a portable, 2-in-1 Microsoft laptop or tablet that comes with a big 10.5-inch touch screen, a large resolution, and comes with better battery life compared to its predecessor.

Speaking of battery life, you are looking at up to 10 hours and weigh only 1,2 lbs (0.5 kg). It’s the next best in portability and a lightweight package for you to use anywhere and on the go. Here’s a breakdown of the pros and cons.

 

Pros:

    • Nice Full HD display
    • More storage with the MicroSD
    • Compatible with many Microsoft accessories
    • Great budget price
    • Lightweight
    • Good battery life
    • LTE Model available

Cons:

    • Surface Pen & Surface Go Type Cover sold separately

 

 

If you get the keypad accessory, then you can use it as a laptop, but in most cases, it’s sold separately and so is the stylus pen. So if you have a little extra, I suggest you get the keypad if you wish to type. 

The starting price for this Microsoft laptop is US$399. It’s available online right now for you to configure and pre-order.

This is a great Microsoft laptop or tablet for people who like to work on the go. If that’s you and are looking for an affordable one then this one’s for you. You can find out more about what’s in store here. 

 

 

Surface Book 3

The Powerful 2-in-1 Microsoft Laptop

 

Official Tech Specs:

Display: 13.5” PixelSense™ Touchscreen, 3000 x 2000 resolution
15” PixelSense™ Touchscreen, 3240 x 2160 resolution
Memory: 13.5” – 8GB/16GB/32GB RAM
15” – 16GB/32GB RAM
Processor:

 

 

 13.5”
Quad-core 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1035G7
Quad-core 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1065G715”
Quad-core 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1065G7
Graphics:

 

 

 

 13.5”
Intel® Core™ i5-1035G7: Intel® Iris™ Plus Graphics
Intel® Core™ i7-1065G7: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design15”
Intel® Core™ i7-1065G7: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
Storage: 13.5” – 256GB/512GB/1TB SSD15” – 256GB/512GB/1TB/2TB SSD
Connections:

 

 2 x USB-A
1 x USB-C®
3.5mm headphone jack
2 x Surface Connect ports
Full-size SDXC card reader
Compatible with Surface Dial

See more specs >

 

 

The next Microsoft laptop is the new Surface Book 3. It comes with a detachable keypad with hinges that connect to the Surface Book. The hinges are strong enough to bend the screen up to 360 degrees. It promises better performance, better graphics and texture, and better gaming than its predecessor.

It comes in two model sizes: 13.5-inch and 15-inch, both with high-resolution and touchscreen displays. It also includes a GPU from NVIDIA GeForce and a mid to high-performance Intel Core i5 or i7 processor. Let’s move on to the pros and cons.

 

Pros:

    • Comes in 13.5-inch and 15-inch models
    • Great quality 4K display
    • Similar features to a 2-in-1 laptop
    • GPU for gaming included
    • Up to 2TB of storage
    • Up to 32GB system memory
    • Good battery life

Cons:

    • 15-inch model is expensive
    • Surface Pen & Surface Go Type Cover sold separately
    • GPU best for creative works not for hardcore gaming

 

 

Surface Book 3 is not a gaming laptop. You can get away with playing less hardware-demanding games though. But it’s a great tool to use if you need one for creative works.      

The starting price for the Surface Book 2 is US$1600. It’s available now on pre-order, releasing on 21 May 2020.

The Surface Book 3 may come at a high price but you get a more powerful 2-in-1 laptop with a bigger screen and better specs meaning better performance. If you want to see more, see it here.  

 

Verdict & Impressions

This is just a preview of what you can expect to get when you purchase the Microsoft laptop. Performance cannot really be said yet until the laptops have been reviewed. But for now, here are my impressions of the two.

The Surface Go 2 looks like a Microsoft laptop or tablet catered for those with budget constraints. The initial price is well below US$500, making it affordable and great value in my opinion.

The specs are similar to a typical budget laptop, so expect a standard laptop with a mediocre performance. But at the same time, expect a good laptop with the ability to help you get things done, nothing else. do normal everyday tasks, such as:

Bottom line – This is a budget Microsoft laptop or tablet. It’s going to be affordable. It will let you do normal everyday things well with features of lightweight and good battery life.

Surface Book 3 is looking to be a good mid to top-range Microsoft laptop, aimed at people looking for a more powerful 2-in-1 laptop, especially for those who are in the creative arts, and media development. 

Gamers can also make use of this laptop as the GPU can help run PC games, but it won’t be as powerful as top-ranked gaming laptop brands. If top-ranked laptops are what you prefer, then check them out here. 

It’s going to be a pricy one, with the starting price at US$1600, and that’s only for the mid-range 13-inch Intel Core i5 model.  

Bottom line – If you’re looking for a more powerful Microsoft laptop, with premium looks, nice display, and other premium features, then this one is for you.

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Conclusion

So there you have it, two Microsoft laptops scheduled to come out before the end of May 2020. Release dates are scheduled from the 21st May 2020.  

Now you know what to look forward to when you get one of these two Microsoft laptops, keep your eyes open for the next coming news and updates.

If you’re curious about the older Microsoft laptop models, check them out here. Anyone curious about what to look out for when getting a new laptop, check it out here.   

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The Apprentice’s Ultimate Guide to Best Buy Gaming Laptop

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The Apprentice’s Ultimate Guide to Best Buy Gaming Laptop

 

The world is on lockdown thanks to the recent global epidemic. Most of us are at home, doing exercises, working from home, and doing other recreational activities. But what about gaming, do you have the best buy gaming laptop to keep you busy? If you’re looking for a gaming laptop and don’t know where to start, then here are important things to consider before buying yourself a gaming laptop.

 

Big Screen

The first best buy gaming laptop tip is to know the screen size and screen resolution. The bigger the screen, the better your gaming experience will be.

Right now the best gaming laptop manufacturers are building laptops that come with 15 or 17-inch displays. 

 

 

Choosing a gaming laptop with a 17-inch is much more preferable as it has greater screen quality but is more expensive. A 15-inch is much cheaper but will mean compromising on the screen quality. 

The screen resolution is also a factor to consider as it adds to the overall display quality. 1920 x 1080 is the least to consider and has a similar quality to a Full HD TV. Higher than that is a great bonus to screen quality. 

The point is, to choose a gaming laptop with a bigger display. Bigger is better display quality. The screen resolution must not be less than 1920 x 1080.

 

Graphics Card

The second best buy gaming laptop factor is the graphics card.  If the gaming laptop doesn’t come with a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), then it’s not a gaming laptop. It’s the most important thing to have, as you’ll get to play Top A list PC games. 

There are two brands: ATI Radeon or NVidia GeForce. Most gaming laptops come with either of them. They are the best in delivering great gameplay plus great visuals and graphics.

So, another point, get a gaming laptop with either ATI Radeon or NVidia GeForce GPU. 

 

 

RAM and Processor

RAM is the overall system memory that helps laptops to manage and store multiple apps or software that are on standby.

The higher the RAM, the more apps it can manage, the better the system performance. It’s best to get a gaming laptop with RAM higher than 8GB. 

In terms of processor, it helps to manage the overall functions of a laptop or computer. Top gaming laptops have good processing power, which helps to improve gaming performance. The common brands are Intel core i7 to i9 series or AMD Ryzen series. 

 

 

Get a gaming laptop with a good processor. One with an Intel Core i7 or an AMD Ryzen processor is the best to consider.

 

Price of Gaming Laptops

The last best buy gaming laptop factor is the price. It’s not a good idea really to get a cheap gaming laptop because you will not get the full gaming experience. But they are expensive so you need to work with your budget.

 

 

If you’re pressed for time and need a gaming laptop but your budget is tight, then I suggest not to. Save up some money per month until you can come up with a high enough amount or matches the exact price of that mid-range or top-range gaming laptop you’ve been waiting for.  

Another thing is that older top gaming laptops are cheaper now (one or two years old), and can still play the latest top A list games. So keep your eyes open and check for the latest gaming laptop deals online or at retail outlets. 

The point here is, gaming laptops are really expensive, so it’s best you save up money and buy a good gaming laptop. Look out for older top-range laptops as they’re cheaper and can still play the latest top PC games. 

 

To Finish off

Consider these factors to help you get the best buy gaming laptop. But this is for those who are really into gaming or want to start a new hobby. 

If you stick to these guidelines you will end up getting the best gaming laptop you can afford, and have a great gaming experience.

To start off, here are some cheap gaming laptops for you to consider. But if you’re looking for top-rated gaming laptops check them here.

 

If you want more info, to help you choose a gaming laptop, then check the post here. 

So what are you waiting for, click on the links to find out more and start exploring the various gaming laptops you can get.   

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Get Yourself a Good Business Huawei MateBook Laptop

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Get Yourself a Good Business Huawei MateBook Laptop

 

For those who don’t know, Huawei has its own series of business laptops called Huawei MateBook. They look great. They have awesome displays. They look so slim. But what of its performance? Is it worth the investment? If you looking for something different, and want to try something new, then here are 4 reasons why you must get a Huawei MateBook laptop. 

 

Huawei MateBook 13

Hardware Spec:

    • CPU – Intel Core i5-10210U
    • GPU – NVIDIA GeForce MX250
    • Display – 13-inch IPS Touch Screen (2160×1440)
    • Memory – 16GB
    • Storage – 512GB SSD
    • OS – Windows 10 Home
    • Weight – 1.33kg
    • Battery – 3660mAh
    • Ranking – 4.7 out of 10

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The first laptop on the list is the Huawei MateBook 13. It comes with a 13-inch touch screen, a slim chassis that holds the latest 8th generation Intel Core mobile processor, good system memory, and a decent mobile GPU for casual gaming. 

REASON TO BUY

    • Available in three colous, mystic silver, space grey, and pink
    • Ultra-slim & lightweight
    • Slim dark bezels 
    • Full 4K display
    • Includes GPU for casual gaming
    • Good performance
    • Choice of Intel Core i5 or Intel Core i7
    • 10 hours of battery life
    • Fast charging 
    • Fast start-up & fingerprint scanner button
    • Replacable battery

REASONS NOT TO BUY

    • Wireless transfer with Huawei smartphones
    • Mediocre sound quality
    • Only USB Type C & headphone jack input ports 
    • Gaming at medium settings
    • Bad positioning of webcam

 

 

The Huawei MateBook 13 is a great-looking laptop. It comes with great specs so solid performance is guaranteed. It looks elegant and professional. It comes with great features like long battery life, a gaming GPU for casual gaming, and a fingerprint scanner to prevent unauthorized entry.

For those looking for a laptop for creative, corporate, or business work, then this is for you. Gamers this is a no-no. Specs are good but not great enough for a great gaming experience. The MateBook comes with speakers underneath so the sound quality is not that great, and comes with few input ports.      

To get this Huawei MateBook, there is limited stock worldwide. It’s an expensive laptop, but it’s a great package so the price is worth it. Check online vendors or e-commerce websites. You can start by clicking on the button above if you’re interested.

Otherwise, this is a great laptop. It’s got great looks and great performance. Go out there and order one.  

 

 

Huawei MateBook D

Hardware Spec:

    • CPU – Intel Core i7-8550U
    • GPU – NVIDIA GeForce MX150
    • Display – 15.6-inch FHD (1920×1080)
    • Memory – 16GB
    • Storage – 256GB SSD
    • OS – Windows 10
    • Weight – 1.9kg
    • Battery – 3800mAh
    • Ranking – 4.4 out of 5

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The next one is Huawei MateBook D, the affordable model laptop in the series. This model comes with Intel’s high-performance i7 processor along with 16GB memory, 256GB SSD, and NVIDIA’s GeForce mobile graphics card for casual gaming. Outside you’re looking at a good-looking 15-inch full HD display with a well-design chassis.    

REASONS TO BUY

    • Good performance
    • Well design chassis
    • Affordable mid-range price
    • Comfortable typing experience
    • Up to 9 hours of battery life

REASONS NOT TO BUY

    • Bad positioning of webcam
    • Average FHD display 
    • Wireless transfer only with Huawei smartphones
    • Average sound quality

 

Huawei MateBook D is an affordable alternative. It’s surprising because it comes with a high-performance processor, high system memory, and a GPU at a more affordable price. Not only that: it’s well designed, and has good battery life. 

One would expect that it comes with some pretty nice features too but sadly, this is the budget model. The full HD display looks good but it’s the least good quality compared to the other Huawei MateBooks. The sound output works well but is not the best quality, and the webcam is poorly placed.

But nonetheless, Huawei was looking at really appealing to the middle class here, more to those who are looking for a fast performance laptop at an affordable price. Students and young corporate personnel, (or anyone who’s looking for an affordable laptop) can get this laptop. 

This laptop is catered to those looking for an affordable Huawei MateBook. If you’re looking for a cheap Huawei MateBook, then check online right.

 

 

Huawei MateBook X

Hardware Spec:

    • CPU – Intel Core i5-7200U
    • GPU – Intel UHD Graphics 620
    • Display – 13-inch IPS HD+ (2160×1440)
    • Memory – 4GB 
    • Storage – 256GB SSD
    • OS – Windows 10
    • Weight – 1kg
    • Battery – 5449mAh
    • Ranking – 4.0 out of 5

 

The next Huawei MateBook is the MateBook X. It’s a laptop that comes with a 13-inch display with thin bezels around the screen. It’s lightweight. It’s well-designed with a good choice of colors.

Specs include a mid-range processor from Intel, 4GB of system memory, 256GB of storage, and a big battery package that lasts up to 7 hours of battery life. Is it worth the investment? Let’s see. 

REASONS TO BUY

    • Great 4K display
    • Well design with a good choice of colours
    • Really thin dark bezels
    • Responsive fingerprint scanner
    • Good sound output 
    • Fans run quietly whilst working
    • Really lightweight
    • Up to 7 hours of battery life

REASONS NOT TO BUY

    • Average system performance
    • Only 1 type of USB-C ports
    • Expensive
    • The touch-pad is a little smaller than average

 

This is another 13-inch model that Huawei is selling. It indeed is a good-looking model, with a good quality display. But the system memory is typical of a budget model laptop yet it’s more expensive than the affordable Huawei MateBook D.

The high price is because of the high-quality display that comes with this MateBook. The specs are typical of a standard budget laptop, yet it still performs well.  

For those looking for a laptop for creative, corporate, or business work, then this laptop is for you. Gamers this is a no-no. The GPU is good for casual gaming and for creative work but not extreme gaming.

Specs are not great enough for a great gaming experience. The MateBook X comes with speakers underneath so the sound quality is not that great, and comes with only one input port.     

 It may be expensive, but if you want a better-looking display than the affordable Huawei MateBook D, then this is for you. 

 

 

Huawei MateBook X Pro

Hardware Spec:

    • CPU – Intel Core i5-8250/i7-8550U
    • GPU – Intel UHD Graphics 620/NVIDIA GeForce MX150
    • Display – 13.9-inch HD+ LTPS (3000×2000)
    • Memory – 8/16GB
    • Storage – 256/512GB SSD
    • OS – Windows 10 Home
    • Weight – 1.33kg
    • Battery – 7565mAh
    • Rating – 4.0 out of 5

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The top-of-range Huawei MateBook is the MateBook X Pro. As expected this is the more expensive one with all the nice perks and features. It comes with a 13.9-inch display, with great premium looks and design. It’s super lightweight and ultra-thin, so it fits well in laptop bags.

Inside is one of Intel’s top-of-the-range processors. It also comes with the mid-range Intel i5 alternative. It comes with either 8 or 16 GB of system memory, a choice between 256 or 512 GB of internal storage, and a huge battery that guarantees up to 8 to 10 hours of battery life.  

REASONS TO BUY

    • Good performance
    • Decent performance keyboard
    • Responsive touch-pad
    • Great battery life
    • Really nice quality 2K display
    • Really thin bezels around the display
    • Solid sound output
    • Premium designed chassis

REASONS NOT TO BUY

    • Expensive
    • Limited availability
    • Poorly placed webcam
    • Not ideal for AAA gaming titles

 

 

The Huawei MateBook X Pro is a well-designed laptop with a remarkable display, great performance overall, and great battery life. It’s a great alternative to other more expensive top-range laptops. 

Again, for this one webcam is placed poorly. It’s located as a button on the keyboard and only not on the screen. It’s not a gaming laptop either but you can get away with playing AAA titles at medium graphics settings. It’s available worldwide but from limited retailers, but online retailers do have stock.  

So are you interested? If you need a powerful laptop with a great display, who don’t type whilst video chatting, then this is for you. It’s a great laptop for business-related and for creative work as well.

Gamers this is not a laptop for you. The MateBook X Pro laptop includes an entry-level GPU not recommended for gaming. Check out these great gaming alternatives. It’s available online right now.  

 

Last Thoughts

Huawei has a good collection of laptops bundled with great hardware specs, gorgeous-looking displays, and a well-design laptop body. The only problem is the webcam that is placed on the keyboard as a button you press. If you need to make a video conference call or chat then that’s fine, just don’t type anything as it will obscure the view.

But then Huawei decided to make their displays bigger with really thin bezels around the screen instead of putting a water drop webcam on the screen like other brands. They have also made the touch-pad larger than normal, and laptop models are lightweight weighing less than 2 kgs.   

I would go for either one of these Huawei MateBooks as they are catered for personnel that is looking for laptops to help them with whatever business, work, or creative related task that needs doing. 

It would be great to see them come up with gaming laptops that compete against MSI, Alienware, and ASUS ROG. But time will tell. For now, these are Huawei’s business laptops. 

So which is your ideal laptop? Are you happy with these here reviewed? What are your opinions on the webcam placed as a pop-up button? Please leave a comment or questions below and let’s share info. 

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Who Wants The Best Budget Android Phone?

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You’re looking for a smartphone that’s simple, affordable, easy to use, and has no sophisticated features. Okay, so where do you start? Well, you can start here. If the best budget Android phone is what you looking then here are five to choose from. They are a whole lot more than just budget phones. Let’s review and you’ll see why. 

 

 

Huawei P30 Lite

 

  • Display: 6.15″ LCD touchscreen (1080 x 2312)
  • OS: Android 9.0 (Pie)
  • CPU: Kirin 710
  • Storage: 128GB
  • RAM: 4/6/8GB RAM
  • MainCam: 24MP, f/1.8 (wide); 8MP (ultra-wide); 2MP, f/2.4 (depth)
  • SelfieCam: 32MP, f/2.0
  • Battery: Non-removable Li-Po, 3340 mAh
  • Weight: 159 g
  • Release Date: April 2019
  • Overall Rank: 4.4 out of 5

 

REASON TO BUY

  • Stylish design
  • Responsive fingerprint scanner
  • Responsive face unlock
  • Micro-SD slot to expand storage
  • Good battery life
  • Quick fast charge
  • Good capture of photo colors and detail

REASONS NOT TO BUY

  • Not waterproof
  • Wobbles when placed on flat surfaces
  • Photo and video capture lacks sharpness

The first best budget android phone on the list is the Huawei P30 Lite. It’s a budget mid-range smartphone that comes with premium looks, a big 6-inch screen, and a triple camera setup. Inside the phone are standard specs that guarantee good performance at this range with good battery life, and good storage space.  

The Huawei P30 Lite is literally ‘light’ in all aspects. It doesn’t have the premium specs of a top-range smartphone but it does get the job done as a budget phone. If you’re a young adult or student and looking for a smartphone that’s easy on the budget, looks good, and performs well, then this phone here’s for you.

Should you buy this phone? Yes, but in my opinion, there are so many other affordable android phones out there that are better and even cheaper. So I say keep looking around. If not, then get this phone as a last resort.  

So check your nearest smartphone outlet for your chance to get this android phone, or click above here to check out the price and purchase online. 

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro

 

  • Display: 6.53″ LCD touchscreen (1080 x 2312)
  • OS: Android 9.0 (Pie)
  • CPU: Mediatek Helio G90T
  • Storage: 64/128/256GB
  • RAM: 6/8GB RAM
  • MainCam: 64MP, f/1.9 (wide); 8MP, f/2.2 (ultrawide); 2MP, f/2.4 (macro); 2MP, f/2.4 (depth)
  • SelfieCam: 20 MP, f/2.0 (wide)
  • Battery: Non-removable Li-Po 4500 mAh
  • Weight: 200 g
  • Release Date: September 2019
  • Overall Rank: 4.7 out of 5

 

REASONS TO BUY

  • Good quality display
  • Great stylish design with great color choices
  • Good sound output
  • Micro SD slot to increase storage
  • Great for gaming
  • Good battery life
  • Captures good quality pictures
  • Up to 4K video recording

REASONS NOT TO BUY

  • Heavy 
  • Minor water resistance
  • Takes mediocre quality ultra-wide pictures

The next phone on our best budget Android phone list is the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro. This budget mid-range phone comes with a large 6.5-inch display with a quad-lens camera and a stylish design. internally, the phone comes with a good performance at this range, with good battery life, and great storage.

All this is packaged at an affordable price. 

I did say that this is a mid-range phone. Yet it comes with great features that almost would otherwise put it in the top range of phones. It does have some noticeable flaws though. Upon holding it, it’s got a bit more weight, but it’s all thanks to the big 4000mAh battery.

Don’t go testing the water resistance now by dropping it into the water, but it can take a few splashes or sprinkles. It takes some nice portrait pictures and great 4K videos, but the ultra-wide pictures are not as sharp. 

There is really a lot to say about this phone. All this premium package is from a budget phone and comes at an affordable price. I’d say get it now! This phone’s for those who want a smartphone that offers a little more than standard features. Gamers too can appreciate this phone as it plays 3D games pretty well.  

Overall, this is one good phone to consider getting. However, it’s not as widely available to purchase but it’s out there. Check out the brand for other similar spec phones but if you can find this one, and have the cash, get it. You won’t be disappointed.

 

Honor 10 Lite

 

  • Display: 6.21″ LCD touchscreen (1080 x 2340)
  • OS: Android 9.0 (Pie)
  • CPU: Kirin 710
  • Storage: 32/64/128GB
  • RAM: 3/4/6GB RAM
  • MainCam: 13 MP, f/1.8 (wide); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
  • SelfieCam: 24 MP, f/2.0 (wide)
  • Battery: Non-removable Li-Po 3400 mAh
  • Weight: 162 g
  • Release Date: November 2018
  • Overall Rank: 3.8 out of 5

 

REASONS TO BUY

  • Good premium design 
  • Easy to use and hold single-handed
  • Good battery life
  • Takes decent images 
  • A responsive rear fingerprint scanner

REASONS NOT TO BUY

  • Micro-USB instead of USB-Type C
  • No fast charging
  • No 4K video recording
  • Mediocre OS performance

The 3rd on the list of the best budget Android phone is the Honor 10 Lite. This is another budget mid-range phone with a dual camera, sleek design, and a big 6-inch display. Inside is a phone with a standard performance at its range with decent performance, decent storage space, and good battery life.

The Honor 10 Lite is a budget phone, so expect standard features from this one. Yes, it has good minor features but lacks the tech that similarly priced phones do.    

Overall, this is a phone made for young adults, teens, and adults looking for a phone that can do standard everyday tasks.  It does the job well with premium looks and design, good battery life, and camera features but lacks other features that you can, unfortunately, find in other affordable phones.

It’s not an easy phone to recommend given that it’s got a huge competition, but it’s a mobile phone worth considering for those who don’t need all the high-tech gadgets. 

 

Motorola Moto E6 Plus

 

  • Display: 6.1″ LCD touchscreen (720 x 1560) 
  • OS: Android 9.0 (Pie)
  • CPU: Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22
  • Storage: 32/64GB
  • RAM: 2/4GB RAM
  • MainCam: 13 MP, f/2.0; 2 MP, (depth)
  • SelfieCam: 8 MP, f/2.0
  • Battery: Non-removable Li-Po 3000 mAh
  • Weight: 149.7 g
  • Release Date: September 2019
  • Overall Rank: 3.8 out of 5

 

REASONS TO BUY

  • Good battery life
  • Simple design
  • Good quality screen
  • Decent performance
  • Quick rear fingerprint scanner
  • Takes good selfies and daytime pictures

REASONS NOT TO BUY

  • Battery charges slow
  • Slow loading apps
  • Takes poor pictures at night

A very affordable best budget Android alternative is the Motorola Moto E6 Plus. This comes with a 6.1-inch screen, available in two models with a good performance processor, a dual-camera setup, and reliable battery life.  

This is by far the cheapest smartphone here on this list and for good reason. It’s just another standard android smartphone, recommended for those who want to spend as little money possible and still get a premium-looking, decent performance phone at that price.

The screen is decent to look at. Battery life is great too but takes a while to charge up. Performance is great but lags if too many apps are store in memory. And with the camera, it takes decent pictures during the day but poor pictures at night.

Overall, If you want a really cheap, standard smartphone with no complex extras and features, then this one’s for you. This can be another phone you can give to your kids or people that don’t want a complicated phone. 

 

Oneplus 6T

 

  • Display: 6.41 inches, AMOLED touchscreen (1080 x 2340)
  • OS: Android 9.0 (Pie)
  • CPU: Snapdragon 845
  • Internal: 128/256GB
  • RAM: 6/8GB RAM
  • MainCam: 16MP, f/1.7 (wide) + 20MP, f/1.7 (wide)
  • SelfieCam: 16 MP, f/2.0 (wide)
  • Battery: Non-removable Li-Po, 3700 mAh
  • Weight: 185 g
  • Release Date: November 2018
  • Overall Rank: 4.4 out of 5

 

REASON TO BUY

  • A responsive on-screen fingerprint scanner
  • Good quality display
  • Decent gaming phone
  • Great fast charging  
  • Sleek phone design
  • Good battery life
  • Takes good quality pictures

REASONS NOT TO BUY

  • Higher phone price for a budget mid-range
  • No 3.5 mm headphone jack
  • No wireless charging
  • Camera night mode needs work
  • No micro SD to expand storage

Introducing the next best budget Android phone, the OnePlus 6T. Release late in 2018, it’s an old 2-year smartphone that comes with a 6.4-inch display with a fingerprint scanner on-screen, with a Snapdragon processor, a dual-camera setup, and a 3700mAh battery pack. 

Out of all the Android budget smartphones here, this one’s more expensive, and for good reasons. One, there are unique tech features on the phone that other budget smartphones lack, such as the on-screen fingerprint scanner.

And second, it comes with good upgrades from its OnePlus 6 predecessor, making it a good pick from the rest. 

It may have the latest tech, but it may not get many sales because of a few key things, which I find disturbing. One, there’s no option to expand storage, and two no headphone jack, unless you’ve got cash to get a headphone adapter. 

So who’s it for? Well, if you want a smartphone that’s way cheaper than the high-end phones, has better tech than other budget phones, and competes well with other budget mid-range name brands, then yes, this one is for you. Check it out by clicking on the link above. 

 

Last Verdict

If you seriously looking for a smartphone that functions the bare minimum and meets your criteria at an affordable price, then one of these Android smartphones is for you. They all have great designs, decent phone performance, good screen display, and good battery life.      

 

If I was to choose, I would respond with the following:

  • Most affordable: Moto E6 Plus
  • Most innovative: OnePlus 6T
  • Most expensive: OnePlus 6T
  • Best all-round: Xiaomi Note 8 Pro
  • Best budget gaming: OnePlus6T/Xiaomi Note 8 Pro
  • Best value for money: Xiaomi Note 8 Pro
  • Best budget camera: Xiaomi Note 8 Pro
  • Best for young adults/teens: Moto E6 Plus/Honor 10 Lite/Huawei P30 Lite

 

So that’s my pick. So what do you think? Do you like the budget phones I have chosen? Which one are you most likely to choose?

If these are not the smartphones you looking for or just want to see my other great picks of budget smartphones, then click here.   

However, if you’re looking for high-end smartphones with good features, then click hereas well.

Best wishes to you in finding your ideal best budget Android phone.  

Samsung Galaxy S20 Series: Who wants One

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Who wants a smartphone available in the Samsung Galaxy S20 series? Samsung has gone all out again releasing the latest collection of smartphones. We are now looking at the S20 series that are due for release later this month. So what do we expect from a Samsung smartphone? What will these new latest smartphones do that hope to win in this fast-paced mobile race? Let’s find out what the new S20 series smartphones are all about?

  

Samsung Galaxy S20 Series Smartphones

Samsung Galaxy S20

Samsung Galaxy S20

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SPECS

Network: up to 5G | Display: 6.2-inch dynamic AMOLED HD+ 1440 x 3200p | Weight: 163 g | OS: Android 10 | Processor: Exynos 990 (Global)/ Snapdragon 865 (USA) | Storage/memory: 128GB/8GB | Main camera: 12MP (wide), 64MP (telephoto), 12MP (ultrawide), Selfie camera: 10MP (wide) | Battery: Non-removable Li-Po 4000 mAh battery | Release date: Expected March 6, 2020

 

REASONS TO BUY

  • 3 colors available: Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud Pink
  • High-quality display with ‘Gorilla Glass Protection’
  • Triple-lens camera
  • 64MP high-resolution camera
  • 3x hybrid optic zoom and up to 30x super-resolution zoom
  • IP68 dust/water resistant
  • On-screen fingerprint scanner
  • Includes micro SD to increase internal storage

 

The first Samsung smartphone is the entry-level Samsung Galaxy S20. Upon first glance, it’s a smartphone with high-end specs that comes with a 6.2-inch display, 4000 mAh battery with a triple-lens camera. At this stage, Samsung has confirmed only one model was released with emphasis on the 128GB internal storage at 8GB memory. It’s also packed with standard high-end features such as wireless charging; water and dust resistance; an on-screen fingerprint scanner; good camera specs optimized for capturing 4K images and video; etc.

The starting price for this Samsung smartphone is US$999. No special bundles or promotions mentioned yet for this model. If the price is too high but needs a good high-end smartphone, there’s always the alternative option to get 2019’s Samsung smartphone: Samsung galaxy S10e. It’s still a good performance smartphone and will be much cheaper. Look out for the release of the Samsung Galaxy S20 scheduled for 6 March 2020. 

 

 

Samsung Galaxy S20+

Samsung Galaxy S20+

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SPECS

Network: up to 5G | Display: 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED HDR+ 1440 x 3200p | Weight: 186 g | OS: Android 10 | Processor: Exynos 990 (Global)/ Snapdragon 865 (USA) | Storage/memory: 128GB/8GB, 512GB/8GB | Main camera: 12MP (wide), 64MP (telephoto), 12MP (ultrawide), 0.3MP (depth), Selfie camera: 10MP (wide) | Battery: Non-removable Li-Po 4500 mAh battery | Release date: Expected March 6, 2020

 

REASONS TO BUY

    • 3 colors available: Cosmic Black, Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue,
    • High-quality display with Gorilla Glass Protection
    • 4 lens camera
    • 64MP high-resolution camera
    • 3x hybrid optic zoom and up to 30x super-resolution zoom
    • IP68 dust/water resistant
    • On-screen fingerprint scanner
    • Includes micro SD to increase internal storage

 

The second smartphone in the Samsung Galaxy S20 series is the Samsung Galaxy S20+. It comes with a larger 6.7-inch display, a 4500 mAh battery, and a quad-camera lens. The hardware specs are the same as the S20 except for the bigger battery, bigger screen, and extra camera lens to help capture the depth of images and videos. Samsung has confirmed only two models released with emphasis on internal storage, namely 128GB and 512GB models. It’s also packed with standard high-end features such as wireless charging; water and dust resistance; an on-screen fingerprint scanner; 4K image and video capture; etc. The price is high. The more features it comes with, the higher the price.

 

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

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SPECS

Network: up to 5G | Display: 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED HDR+ (1440 x 3200) | Weight: 222 g | OS: Android 10 | Processor: Exynos 990 (Global)/ Snapdragon 865 (USA) | Storage/memory: 128GB/12GB, 512GB/16GB | Main camera: 108MP (wide), 48MP (telephoto), 12MP (ultrawide), 0.3MP (depth), Selfie camera: 40MP (wide) | Battery: Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery | Release date: Expected March 6, 2020

 

REASONS TO BUY

    • 2 colors are available: Cosmic Black and Cosmic Grey
    • High-quality display with Gorilla Glass Protection
    • 104MP high-resolution camera
    • 10x hybrid optic zoom and up to 100x super-resolution zoom
    • IP68 dust/water resistant
    • On-screen fingerprint scanner
    • Includes microSD to increase internal storage
    • 2 models to choose: 128GB and 512GB storage 
    • Up to 16GB of phone memory
    • 8K image capture and video recording  
    • Huge 5000 mAh battery with 45W fast charging 

 

The next smartphone in the Samsung Galaxy S20 series is the ‘big brother’ Samsung S20 Ultra. This phone comes with an even bigger 6.9-inch display with a quad camera and a 5000 mAh battery. Now you see I call it the ‘big brother’. This one has all the makes to take the top prize this year. It comes with a good quality high-resolution camera, with up to an insane zoom function. It’s like a little micro telescope that has shrunk into a mobile phone. It’s also packed with high-end features such as fast wireless charging; water and dust resistance; an on-screen fingerprint scanner; a high-quality display; etc. The list is endless. But the sad thing is that it’s the most expensive smartphone today. 

 

Verdict

These smartphones in the Samsung Galaxy S20 series are great: they come with good quality features and great design. But there’re things I feel I should voice out. Firstly, most of the major internal hardware is the same, with the exception of hardware exclusive to the U.S. Market. I don’t understand why we cannot all get the same hardware specs in all regions. 

Secondly, it’s understandable that the latest Samsung phone prices are pretty high, but with very few changes between the three S20/S20+/S20 Ultra models, one would have doubts if the phones are worth the purchase. 

Thirdly, the added camera quality and features are the main big change here with promises to enhance the capturing of videos and images. Sounds like Samsung’s competing with the latest iPhone smartphones, increasing the competition. As a tech junkie, I’d say get it. If you have the money, get it. If you a fan of Samsung smartphones go and get it.

For normal phone users, I would advise you to wait until the price goes down for these Samsung smartphones. There are many other alternatives right now to feast your eyes on. And because of the latest mobile releases, prices for older model phones will surely decrease.

 

Closing Off

These are great releases in the Samsung Galaxy S20 series. Samsung has come with a better release than the S10 series smartphones with an emphasis on pumping up the camera quality. If you like what you see here, click the links here to check out the pre-order specials. Here’s a little extra. If you’re not familiar with Samsung, click here to find out why they’re one of the best market leaders in smartphones today. So how do you find these Samsung phones in the Samsung Galaxy S20 series? Are these worth buying? What is your overall impression? Are you going to stick to your existing Samsung phone? Please leave your comments below.  

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Who Else Wants Cheap Lenovo Laptops?

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If you’re looking for an affordable laptop, then you’ve come to the right place. Here are some cheap Lenovo laptops here for those looking for a well-designed and overall, good device to help get the job done. If you are loyal to the Lenovo brand but are not finding the best laptop out there, then look here and choose from these.

 

 

Chromebook S330

SPECS

    • Google Chrome OS
    • 14-inch HD display (1366 x 768)
    • 4GB RAM
    • 32GB storage
    • MediaTek MT8173c processor
    • 10 hours battery life
    • Weighs 3.2 lbs. (1.45 kg)

REASONS TO BUY

    • Excellent battery life
    • Affordable and great value for money
    • Traditional but sturdy design
    • Thin bezels widen the display

REASONS NOT TO BUY

    • Best useful for basic functions
    • Average performance
    • Not good for gaming

The first of these cheap Lenovo laptops is the Lenovo Chromebook S330. It excels in three things: it’s affordable; has a nice look and design, and has excellent battery life. But don’t get too excited yet. This is a budget Chromebook after all so don’t expect much from this one. It can perform standard functions like web browsing, watch YouTube videos, and help perform work tasks for the office. The graphics GPU lacks the power for gaming, but it’s a great laptop.

This laptop’s good for those who need a laptop to do basic work tasks, perfect for students and the price isn’t bad as well. For those who want a serious performance powerhouse, good gaming, and to do complex tasks like video rendering, don’t get this laptop. So if you’re a student or someone looking for an affordable laptop or Chromebook to help you get things done, then this one’s excellent for you.  

 

 

Yoga C630 2-in-1

SPECS

    • Google Chrome OS
    • 15.6-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080)
    • 8GB RAM
    • 128GB Flash Memory
    • 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8250U
    • Intel® UHD Graphics 620
    • 10 hours battery life
    • Weighs 4.19 lbs. (1.9 kg)

REASONS TO BUY

    • Great performance
    • Great battery life
    • 4k display model available
    • Traditional but sturdy design

REASONS NOT TO BUY

    • No stylus included
    • Quite expensive
    • Heavy with square edges
    • No HDMI port

The next of these cheap Lenovo laptops is the Lenovo Yoga C630 2-in-1 Chromebook. Some good things to note: it performs well; comes with great battery life, and functions as a normal 2-in-1 laptop tablet.

But this is not a cheap Lenovo laptop, as it ranges just a little above US$ 500. Another thing to be aware of is that it’s quite heavy at 2 kg, has no HDMI port to connect to an HD monitor, and has no stylus for the tablet mode. 

There are more affordable 2-in-1 laptops out there, so I’d say check them out here before deciding on this one. But overall, if you’re looking for a better performance laptop than the budget range, and don’t mind the shortfalls, then they pick this one for your next laptop 2-in-1 purchase.

 

 

IdeaPad 130

SPECS

    • MS Windows 10
    • 15.6-inch HD (1366 x 768)
    • 4GB RAM
    • 128GB SSD
    • AMD A9-9425
    • AMD integrated Radeon R5
    • 5 hours battery life
    • Weighs 4.63 lbs. (2.1 kg)

REASONS TO BUY

    • Affordable
    • Good performance
    • Good for basic functions
    • Plenty of input ports
    • DVD-rom included

REASONS NOT TO BUY

    • Short battery life
    • Heavy for a budget laptop
    • Low quality screen
    • Mediocre speakers

The third of these cheap Lenovo laptops is the Lenovo IdeaPad 130. These ones’ good for basic functions such as internet browsing, use in the office, and streams Youtube videos well. It has good performance but remains true to the budget range.

It has plenty of inputs slots from HDMI to ethernet slot, even a DVD ROM drive which is rare these days. That’s all good but yes, unfortunately, it has a bit of shortfall. Firstly, it has a short battery life, the screen quality is low, the sound output is not that great, and it’s quite heavy.

This one’s also good for those who need a laptop to do basic work tasks, perfect for students and the price isn’t bad as well. For those who want serious laptop performance, great gaming fun, and to do complex tasks like video rendering, don’t get this laptop.   

 

 

IdeaPad S145

SPECS

    • MS Windows 10 Home
    • 15.6-inch HD (1366 x 768)
    • 4GB RAM
    • 1TB HDD
    • AMD A6-9225
    • AMD Radeon R4
    • 5.5 Hours battery life
    • Weighs 4.08 lbs. (1.85 kg)

REASONS TO BUY

    • Affordable
    • Best for basic computer tasks
    • Comes with a big screen
    • Plenty of storage

REASONS NOT TO BUY

    • Mediocre performance
    • Hard drive HDD not SSD
    • Mediocre battery life
    • Low resolution screen

The next one of the cheap Lenovo laptops is the Lenovo IdeaPad S145. It’s affordable, well-designed comes with a 15-inch screen and plenty of storage to store data and information. The hardware specs are typical of a budget laptop model so it’s the best to use for basic computer functions such as checking emails, web browsing, checking social media, and document editing.

Some things to note: the performance is not that great; there’s lots of storage but not its HDD, not SSD; the battery life is not that great; and comes with a low-resolution screen, even though it has a big screen. The S145 is good for those who need a laptop to do basic work tasks, perfect for students and the price is cheap enough for purchase. This one’s definitely a pass for those looking for a powerful machine.

 

 

100e Chromebook

SPECS

    • Google Chrome OS
    • 11.6-inch HD screen (1366 x 768)
    • MediaTek MT8173c processor
    • 4GB RAM
    • 32GB Flash memory
    • PowerVR GX6250 integrated graphics
    • 9 hours battery life
    • Weighs 2.7 lbs. (1.22 kg)

REASONS TO BUY

    • Very affordable
    • Well designed
    • Really lightweight 
    • Very durable with shock and water resistance
    • Good for basic computer tasks

REASONS NOT TO BUY

    • Mediocre performance
    • Thick screen bezels
    • Low resolution screen
    • Small screen
    • No touchscreen
    • Low quality webcam

Perfect for young teens and students, the next of these cheap Lenovo laptops is the Lenovo 100e Chromebook. This may be the cheapest of them all Lenovo laptops. It’s perfect for all ages, even young teens can use this to get their school work done, plus it is very durable so if they drop it on the floor it’s going to have very little damage. 

It’s also a laptop Chromebook good for light computer usage like web browsing, checking emails and social media, and document editing. Some things to note here. This Chromebook has a small screen with thick bezels that makes it look narrow and have no touchscreen. The performance is really good enough to perform standard computer tasks. The webcam is not that great either. 

This one’s definitely for those looking to do normal basic tasks. Anything complex will really slow the performance of this Chromebook. If you’re looking for a cheap Lenovo laptop that young teens or students can use, has good durability, and is affordable, then get this one here. 

 

 

IdeaPad 330

SPECS

    • MS Windows 10
    • 17-inch HD+ (1600 x 900)
    • AMD A9-9425
    • 8GB RAM
    • 1TB HDD
    • AMD Radeon R5
    • 5 hours battery life
    • Weighs 6.2 lbs. (2.81 kg)

REASONS TO BUY

    • Big 17-inch screen
    • Plenty of input ports
    • DVD rom included
    • Easy to upgrade the internal  
    • Good performance

REASONS NOT TO BUY

    • Low-performance HDD
    • Low battery life
    • Low response mouse-pad 
    • Webcam not so good
    • Quite heavy

The Lenovo IdeaPad 330 is another one of these cheap Lenovo laptops but isn’t a budget laptop. It’s also a little over US$500 and is powerful enough to do more complex tasks. 

The big screen with good high resolution, good performance and well-designed are the main reasons to get this laptop. It’s easy to upgrade too, just pop open the panel underneath to insert a bigger or better hard drive, memory, and a bigger battery if available.

The main things to watch out for are the following: it’s a 17-inch so they are usually heavy laptops; the performance of the hard drive is not that great so if you can, upgrade it to SSD; the battery life is quite low with poor webcam quality. For those looking for a good-performance laptop at a reasonable price, and who can handle the faults then this one is for you. 

 

 

IdeaPad S340

SPECS

    • MS Windows 10
    • 15.6-inch HD (1366 x 768)
    • 4GB RAM
    • 1TB HDD
    • AMD Ryzen 3
    • AMD Radeon Vega 3
    • 8 hours battery life 
    • Weighs 3.97 lbs. (1.8 kg)

REASONS TO BUY

    • Mediocre GPU for low spec gaming
    • Good battery life
    • Good performance
    • Plenty of storage
    • Lightweight
    • Options to upgrade internals

REASONS NOT TO BUY

    • Low-resolution screen
    • HDD storage
    • Close to US$500

Then lastly the last of these cheap Lenovo laptops on this list is the Lenovo IdeaPad S340 which is also not a budget laptop. This Lenovo laptop is a mid-range model that has a bit more processing power than the budget. It’s well-designed, and not that heavy. It comes with a 15-inch screen with thin bezels to widen up the view. Good performance. Good battery life. Plenty of internal storage. It even has a GPU for casual gaming.

With all that specs, come the not-so-good points. The screen has a low resolution. It’s still okay but not the best. The internal storage is 1TB. That’s huge but it’s a traditional hard drive and loads slower.  

If you’re looking for this laptop, make sure it’s an SSD hard drive. It may be more expensive but it’ll make a big difference in terms of performance. With it, It’s going to help boot Windows faster. Your apps, other documents, and media will load much quicker. if not, get a laptop SSD hard drive, and get assistance to help install it.

The verdict, is a great laptop with good performance. Good laptop for light gaming. Perfect for those who want a more powerful laptop than budget models.

 

To Sum it Up

In my opinion, these cheap Lenovo laptops are good laptops that are highly favored, highly rated, and have received positive feedback from previous customers and users. If I was you, I’d go for the Lenovo IdeaPad 330.

It’s by far, the one that I prefer, and if you take it, I have no doubt it will serve you well. So do you like my choice of these cheap Lenovo laptops? Which one do you prefer? Thanks for checking out my post. Leave comments below, share it on social media because you never know who you would help.

 

What We Ought to Know about Samsung Gaming Laptops

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What We Ought to Know about Samsung Gaming Laptops

 

Did you know that Samsung has its own series of gaming laptops? Well, they do, and there are three models. Three gaming laptops to choose from, code name: Odyssey, and they all differ in price, hardware specs, and design. Let’s see if these Samsung gaming laptops are worth your investment.

 

Samsung Gaming Laptop Odyssey (9750H/GTX1650)

 

15.6-inch FHD LED Display (1920 x 1080) | Intel Core i7-9750H | 16GB DDR4 | 512GB SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4GB GDDR5 | Windows 10 Home | 1-Year Warranty

 

The first Samsung gaming laptop is the entry-level Odyssey (9750H/GTX1650). Out of the three gaming laptops, it’s the most affordable and a great gaming laptop to buy if you have a tight budget.  

The gaming laptop comes with a 15-inch full HD display, with a normal QWERTY keyboard and touchpad, and is available with a nice silver matte finish.

Internally, the Samsung gaming laptop is powered by a 9th generation Intel Core i7 processor, with 16GB of system memory, internal storage of 512GB SSD, and comes with an NVIDIA GeForce GTX series graphics card or GPU. To finish off, it’s preinstalled with Windows 10 operating system.

To me, this is a good gaming laptop. It has good hardware components that contribute to the overall great system performance, and to top it off, the graphics card gives it that extra gorgeous visual and great gameplay.

For an entry-level gaming laptop, it’s priced above US$1000 which puts it in the mid-range price range. The hard drive is not bad at over 500GB and it’s an SSD, meaning windows and apps will most definitely boot faster.  The NVIDIA graphics card is good but not the best, so it can handle PC games but you’ll need to tweak the graphic settings in-game.

Overall, the first entry Samsung gaming laptop has a good set of specs making it a powerful gaming laptop. If you are looking for an affordable gaming laptop and can afford this midrange price, then this may be the one for you. Click down here below to find out more and to purchase it. 

 

 

Samsung Gaming Laptop Odyssey Z

 

15.6-inch FHD LED Display (1920 x 1080) | Intel Core i7-8750H | 16GB DDR4 | 256GB SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5 | Windows 10 Home | 1-Year Warranty 

The next Samsung gaming laptop is the middle child of the three; the Samsung gaming laptop called Odyssey Z. Externally, it comes with a 15.6-inch Full HD screen, with a RGB back-lit keyboard and touchpad on the side, and designed with a grey titan finish.

Inside it comes with an 8th generation Intel Core i7 processor with 16GB of system memory, 256GB SSD hard drive, and comes with an NVIDIA GeForce GTX series graphics card or GPU. It comes with Windows 10 operating system preinstalled in the gaming laptop.  

This gaming laptop also comes with a good hardware spec, that has the same processor and memory, but a smaller hard drive but a more powerful graphics card.

It’s a lot more expensive, definitely puting it in the midrange price range. The internal hard drive has less storage capacity, but with the more powerful graphics card, it will boost gaming graphics and performance, making gaming better and more enjoyable.

Overall, the middle child Samsung gaming laptop has a more powerful graphics card with good system performance, but the price and smaller hard drive may cause gamers to look elsewhere. If this one is in your budget and want a better gaming experience, then consider getting this gaming laptop. Click here below to find out more..   

 

 

Samsung’s Premium Gaming Laptop Odyssey

 

15.6-inch FHD LED Display (1920 x 1080) | Intel Core i7-8750H | 16GB DDR4 | 512GB SSD | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB GDDR6 | Windows 10 Home | 1-Year Warranty 

Now here’s Big brother. The Headliner. The premium Samsung gaming laptop. This gaming laptop comes with a 15.6-inch Full HD display with an RGB backlit keyboard and touchpad, comes pre-installed with Windows 10 Home, and is available in a gorgeous jet-black finish.

Inside is an 8th generation Intel Core i7 processor with 16GB of system memory, 512GB SSD internal storage, and comes with one of NVIDIA’s top market GeForce RTX series graphics GPU.   

The big brother gaming laptop here also has good hardware specs, which means that this laptop has good system performance. The hard drive is fine at more than 500GB, and the graphics card is more powerful than the three. The more powerful the graphics card, the better the gaming performance, the better the gaming experience.

The price of the Samsung gaming laptop is not that high but it’s more affordable than the other powerful laptops. One drawback is that other similar spec gaming laptops have bigger displays with better quality, yet this one is 15-inch. It would be better as a 17-inch.     

If you’re looking for a gaming laptop that has a good system and gaming performance, but with a 15-inch screen and is more affordable, then this one is for you. Click here below to take a look and the opportunity to purchase it.

 

 

 

My Thoughts

These three Samsung gaming laptops each come with similar hardware specs meaning great performance for daily usage and gaming.

Sadly, they each have the same screen size, which is okay for the two entry and midrange gaming laptops, but not for the premium jet black model. It would be better off if the big brother came with a bigger screen display, like a 17-inch, because a bigger display would mean better quality features, meaning better graphics, better game-play, and better gaming experience.

Overall, Samsung has a good collection of gaming laptops. If you like what you see, and want to try it out, then click on the icon buttons to link you to get more info and to purchase. 

My overall choice would have to be the big brother Samsung gaming laptop. It comes with a good hardware spec, one of the best graphics GPU, comes at an affordable price, and looks good in black.

Oh, almost forgot. 

If you need help understanding the jargon, all the laptop terms, and want to know more about laptops before you buy one, then here is a quick buy-a-laptop guideline.

It’s a good idea to know a little bit more about what gaming laptop to get, what the features are, the benefits, and to understanding the hardware inside. So make sure you click on it, read up, and gain so much-needed knowledge. It’s just to help you find a good laptop that will suit your needs. 

So which one would you choose? Leave your comments below. Take care until next time.

Five Ways to Prevent a Common Laptop Problem or Two

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et’s be real. Laptops are expensive. Over time, they will start to give you problems. With more and more powerful laptops releasing if you can afford one that’s awesome. Getting one will mean you having to gain much-needed skills and knowledge on ways to take good care of it because it’s a valuable asset to you.

So, if you are having a laptop problem or two, here are five tricks and tactics to help prevent common laptop problems from happening in the future. 

1) Overheating

This is a common laptop problem. As you use the laptop for long periods of time don’t your hands feel warm when you rest your hands on the keyboard or on the laptop?

Don’t worry, you won’t get burnt but you need to note this. There are components inside that heat up, so a cooling fan is installed to reduce overheating.

As it gets used over the years the cooling fan starts to clog up, then it starts to lose its function. It becomes noticeable when either the laptop suddenly shuts down during use or it stops powering up entirely.

To minimize this from happening, you need to keep your laptop well ventilated and elevated at all times whilst using it.

Take note of the following laptop solutions:

Place your Laptop on a Hard Surface 

The cooling unit is positioned at the bottom of the laptop, so it is important to always place your laptop on a hard, flat surface.

Soft surfaces such as pillows, cushions, or carpets, all cling underneath the surface and cut off possibilities of ventilation. The more ventilated and elevated the laptop is, the less likely it will overheat.

Get an Adjustable Laptop Stand with a Cooling Unit

It’s an affordable unit that lets your laptop rest on it and it activates an additional cooling fan to cool the laptop from underneath. It will keep your laptop elevated, and well ventilated.

2) HD Drive Breakdown

The next laptop problem is choosing the best hard drive. The hard disk market is pretty competitive as we consumers want more storage space to store information. Manufacturers are focusing on supplying hard disk drives with more quantity of space, but end up making sacrifices of quality.

Unless they have come up with a way to increase the quality, the bigger the number of storage offered, the more problems you will experience in the future.

Here are some laptop solutions:

Less Storage is Best

When buying a laptop or notebook, get one with either a 500GB or a 1TB HDD or SSD. Most of them nowadays come with less than 500GB of storage because now we have access to cloud storage.

Know your Product

Consider doing research to find out the name of the hard drive brand manufacturer, and check out product reviews to find out if their devices are of high quality.

3) Power Unit Problems

Another laptop problem is damage to the power unit. The power unit is responsible to help convert and manage overall power and voltage in your laptop. Any changes in the voltage can cause damage to your power unit which will damage the laptop.

To prevent this, here are some laptop solutions: 

Stick to using the AC adaptor that comes with your laptop

If it gets damaged, you going to need to purchase a new one from local your computer dealer and make sure it supports your laptop brand.

Overheating will also cause damage to your laptop’s power unit

Once again it’s important to keep your laptop offs it doesn’t do damage to surrounding hardware components. Check the information above on methods to minimize or prevent overheating.

Get a good quality laptop bag

Dropping the laptop will also cause damage to the power unit. It happens unfortunately to the best of us. I suggest getting a good and durable laptop bag, which has special protective features. 

4) Unchangeable/Dead Battery

The next laptop problem is damage to the battery. If your battery does not charge your laptop it could be one of two scenarios: 1) Your laptop battery is not working anymore and needs to be replaced or 2) Your AC adaptor is not working.

Both of these items can be replaced and are available for purchase from the laptop manufacturer. Modern laptops today, especially the 2-in-1 laptops and Chromebooks do not come with removable batteries as they have better battery power and long battery life.

As a result, if this happens I suggest either replace the AC adapter or invest in an affordable laptop such as a 2-in-1 or a Chromebook. 

5) Touch-pad Sensitivity

The next laptop problem is issues with the touchpad. If you are experiencing problems with your touch-pad being too sensitive, try doing the following:

  • 1) Click to open ‘Control Panel’ on Windows and find ‘Hardware and Sounds’.
  • 2) Under ‘Hardware and Sounds’, click ‘View devices and printers.
  • 3) Right-click on the laptop icon, a menu will appear then click on ‘Mouse Settings’.
  • 4) Choose the ‘Device Settings’ tab on top of the window and navigate to find the Sensitivity settings and adjust according to your preference.

Final Thoughts

Now that you know how to prevent common laptop problems, you are in a better position to know what to do if things go wrong with your laptop. If all else fails, then take to a computer technician to see what the problem is. 

What common laptop problems are you experiencing? What have you done to resolve it? Let’s discuss it by leaving your comment below.

9 Tips on How to Optimize your Laptop

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9 Tips on How to Optimize your Laptop

 

So you have a laptop and it’s giving you nightmares. Maybe your hard drive’s almost full or viruses have invaded and are all over the place, messing up your files. If that’s the case then your laptop needs help.

But before you take it to a computer shop for repairs, try these tricks here to help you optimize your laptop. These will help to boost the performance of your newly bought laptop or notebook. .

 

1) Laptop Registration

Most laptops nowadays come with registration information to register your product online through the retailer or the company brand. This is useful for warranty claims and other laptop offers if you are interested.

 

 

So you need to identify and keep records of the serial number of the laptop, model number, date of purchase, the name of the retailer, and the warranty card or receipt in a safe place.

2) Bloatware

One way to optimize your laptop is to delete unnecessary files and/or bloatware. Bloatware is promotional software that comes pre-installed in laptops along with the Windows OS (Operating System). 

You need to remove them to free up space on your hard drive and to avoid annoying pop-ups. But careful not to remove the operating system itself. To find out check online on how to remove bloatware.

 

3) Windows Update

The next method to optimize your laptop is to update your Windows OS. If you have an internet connection, it is a good idea to update your windows operating system, as new updates and security patches are released to prevent software bugs and malware.

 

4) System Restore

It’s a name given to the collection of important system files stored by the system restore in Windows at a given date and time. Basically, it works as a safety mechanism in case Windows OS gets corrupted drivers and software drivers that do not work. You can use it to recover your Windows operating system to the date the restore point was created.

 

5) Anti-virus Software

Get rid of viruses is a good way to optimize your laptop. With all the viruses and unwanted software out there such as malware, spyware, or ransomware that can harm your laptop, it is a good idea to get a good anti-virus to secure your files and your system.

Windows 10 already has an anti-virus named Windows Defender, but you must also consider third-party anti-virus software, such as AVG, Avast, Norton, etc., as it comes with additional security features.

 

6) Backup, Backup, Backup

 

I cannot stress this enough, backup, backup, backup! Windows has a backup feature that lets you select a particular drive, folder, or files, and a scheduling feature to backup and restore data from the hard drive or an external hard drive. This is a good strategy to optimize your laptop.

 

7) Default Apps

Here you can set the software or applications installed to open emails, an internet browser, music player, photo viewer, etc. From the windows icon on the lower left of the screen, click it, find and click ‘Settings’, then ‘Apps’, then ‘Default Apps’.

 

8) Power Cuts

If you are constantly faced with frequent power outages, then it is a good idea to get an offline UPS to provide backup power. For laptops this is no problem, just remember to keep your laptop fully charged frequently.

 

9) Laptop Accessories

 

If you are not too comfortable using the touchpad, then use your external mouse. There are other accessories to use but it depends on the input ports available on your laptop.

 

Final Word

If these tricks are too advanced for you, or time is not on your side,  then it’s okay to take it to a laptop technician. It may cost you but once it’s done your laptop will run well as new.

If you’ve had it with your existing laptop and need a new one fast, then click here for a quick guide on how to pick a good laptop or notebook before purchase. Click here also view affordable laptops or notebooks to buy online.   

Any tips you would like to share relating to this topic? Are you considering these tips after getting a laptop? What issues are you facing with your laptop right now? Is it running efficiently? Please leave your comments below.

 

Top 4 of 2019’s Best-Rated Tablets

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Looking for a tablet? Here are seven of the best-rated tablets to choose from. Rated the best in 2019-2020, they come with great battery life, excellent portability, and impressive performance. So if you just can’t handle laptops and just want a mobile device for simple everyday tasks, then one of these tablets will be a great tool for you. 

2019 Apple iPad 10.2

 

2019 Apple iPad 10.2

 

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Specs

    • CPU – A10 Fusion
    • OS – iPadOS
    • Screen size (Resolution) – 10.2-inch LCD (2160 x 1620)
    • RAM – 3GB
    • Storage – 32GB/128GB
    • Battery life –  up to 10 hrs
    • Main Cam, Front Cam – 8MP, 1.2MP
    • Weight – 483g

 

Apple comes out with yet another iPad: iPad 10.2. This Best-rated tablet comes packed with good specs. That means great performance. To start, it comes with a 10.2-inch screen, 10 hours of battery life, is lightweight, and takes great pictures. Inside is Apple’s top-performing processor, with 3GB and up to 128GB of internal storage.

REASON TO BUY

  • Good quality display
  • Affordable
  • Good OS performance
  • Powerful processor
  • Good battery life
  • Works well with Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard accessories
  • So much software included

 

REASON NOT TO BUY

  • Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard sold separately
  • More expensive than older iPad models
  • Not so good quality face camera

 

Apple iPad 10.2 with keypad

 

IPad 10.2 is a good buy. It’s an affordable price, has good specs, and comes with a nice HD display, and good battery life. The screen resolution is better than full HD meaning good quality visuals.  

The keyboard and stylus are not included with the iPad. The front lens takes low-quality images and clips. There are plenty of alternatives, like older iPad models to consider, if this one’s not in your budget.

The 128GB iPad is much preferable so you can store a lot more apps and media. If you’re looking for an affordable iPad to use during the year or to give to your loved ones then consider this. 

2019 Apple iPad Air

 

Apple iPad Air 2019

 

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Specs

    • CPU – A12 Bionic
    • OS – iPadOS
    • Screen size (Resolution) – 10.5-inch (1668 x 2224)
    • Storage – 64GB/256GB
    • Battery life – 9 or 10 hrs
    • Main Cam, Front Cam – 8MP, 7MP
    • Weight – 456g

 

The iPad Air 2019 comes with a 10.5-inch touchscreen with lenses that take decent pictures. It’s lightweight with 9 hours of battery life. There are two models: 64GB and 256GB model. Inside the iPad Air is Apple’s own top-performance processor model.

 

REASON TO BUY

  • Good system performance
  • Great quality display
  • Decent battery life 
  • Compatible with the 1st gen Smart Keyboard and Apple Pencil

 

REASON NOT TO BUY

  • Same model design as previous models
  • The sound quality is not so good
  • Expensive starting at $600+
  • No USB Type-C port

 

The front, side, and back views of the Apple iPad Air.

 

The iPad Air is almost weightless, feels light to hold, and is easy to carry around. The touch screen responds well to touch and portrays good quality images onscreen. The battery life is short but the iPad Air still lasts a good day if well used.

The iPad Air comes with the same model design as previous iPad models, but it’s thinner and lighter. The sound quality is not that good. The entry-level price is above 600 USD which is more expensive than the iPad 10.2. To conclude, the iPad Air has solid performance, good looks, and is affordable.  

Microsoft Surface Pro 7

 

Microsoft Surface Pro 7

 

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Specs

  • CPU – 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i3/i5/i7
  • OS – Windows 10 Home
  • Screen size (Resolution) – 12.3-inch (2736 x 1824)
  • RAM – 4GB/8GB/16GB
  • Storage (SSD) – 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB
  • Battery life – up to 10.5 hours
  • Main Cam, Front Cam – 5MP, 8MP
  • Weight – 775g/790g

 

Introducing the latest tablet from Microsoft: the Surface Pro 7. The tablet comes with either one of the many available processors, from the Intel Core i3 to the i7. Next, it comes with a 12.3-inch touch screen, 10 hours of battery life, and two single-lens cameras front and rear-facing.

REASON TO BUY

  • Good choice of specs according to your budget
  • Good quality display
  • Powerful hardware
  • Support for USB Type-C

REASON NOT TO BUY

  • No changes in design from the previous model
  • Mediocre battery life
  • Keyboard sold separately
  • Expensive accessories  
  • Screen bezels are quite thick
  • Quite a heavy tablet 

 

The front and side view of the Microsoft Surface Pro 7

Surface Pro 7 is a powerful tablet. It comes with good features, solid performance, and good display quality, and is available in a variety of models.

Yet, it’s not the best tablet to own because of a few things. Firstly, the battery life drains quickly if you open up too many apps. Secondly, the keyboard and stylus pen is sold separately, but they are also expensive.

And finally, the dark bezels are too thick around the display making it look so outdated if you look at the later models of today. Click here down below to check out more about this top-rated tablet.

Microsoft Surface Go

 

Microsoft Surface Go

 

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Specs

  • CPU – Intel® Pentium® Gold Processor 4415Y
  • OS – Windows 10 Pro
  • Screen size (Resolution) – 10-inch HD+ (1800 x 1200)
  • RAM – 4GB or 8GB RAM
  • Storage – 64GB, 128GB or 256GB SSD
  • Battery life – up to 7 hours
  • Main Cam, Front Cam – 8MP, 5MP 
  • Weight – 522g (WiFi) or 532g (LTE)

 

Here’s a more affordable tablet, with decent performance, is simple to use, and can help you get your work done. Starting, it comes with a 10-inch screen with two choice models: LTE or WiFi.

 

System memory you get a choice of either 4GB or 8GB and internal storage from 64GB up to 256GB. Next are my opinions of this top-rated tablet.

 

REASON TO BUY

  • Runs Windows pretty well
  • Reliable LTE network
  • Portable and lightweight
  • Decent battery life
  • Most affordable Microsoft tablet
  • Good quality display

 

REASON NOT TO BUY

  • Average performance
  • Low battery life from too much
  • Dark bezels around the display are too thick

 

The side and keypad view of the Microsoft Surface Go.

 

If you’re looking for just a tablet to let you do fundamental tasks such as go online, check out social media, online shopping, etc., then this one is for you.

 

It’s not the best performance tablet but it’s able to get you by, and it’s available at a cheaper price. It also has good performance, a good LTE network connection, and the display looks good. 

 

Some things to be aware of: the dark bezels around the screen are pretty thick, making it look cramped; the battery is okay but it will drain it if you increase the brightness or open up too many apps.

 

Overall, this is an affordable tablet from Microsoft. If you are tight on budget and want an affordable top-rated tablet, then give this one a try. 

 

 

Closing Off

 

So, which of these best-rated tablets impressed you? My money’s on Apple’s IPad Air. The reason why is that it comes with good performance, a nice display, and decent battery life. It’s a pricey tablet but worth the buy.

 

Thanks for checking my choice of the best-rated tablets for 2019 and 2020. If you have any questions or comments, please consider jotting them down below. It shows interest and also supports my work.

 

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What You Need to Know About Laptop Bag Sleeves

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Get better protection for your laptop. Guard it against stubborn scratches and unwanted cracks. Get extra protection from water and dust. Get a laptop bag sleeve or a laptop sleeve.

One of the best reasons why it’s so good to get protection for your laptop is that it will last longer and remain useful for many more years, but sadly not a lot of us are familiar with it.

So, here’s a brief look at what laptop sleeves are, the good and the bad, and some examples of laptop sleeves available to purchase.

    

 

What is a Laptop Bag Sleeve?

 

 

A laptop bag sleeve is a type of laptop bag that’s designed to fit over a laptop like hands fitting a glove. It’s made of either plastic, nylon, or other material that helps to prevent dust or debris and protection from minor knocks and bumps. 

A laptop bag sleeve is usually lightweight, affordable, and can act as a protective cover before inserting it into a bigger laptop bag.

That’s one way to use it. It’s not going to protect it though from major knocks, bumps, or accidental falls, but it’s reliable to have and comes with stylish, if not interesting designs and trending colors. 

Let’s move and see the benefits and weaknesses costs of laptop bag sleeves. 

 

Stengths

      • Prevents dust
      • Water-resistant material 
      • Useful as a secondary protective layer
      • Affordable
      • Features include handles, shoulder strap or exterior pockets

Weaknesses

      • No protection from bumps or falls 
      • Stylish ones are more expensive
      • Extra features, not all included 

 

 

Good Quality Laptop Bag Sleeves

Here below are good examples of laptop sleeves to look out for or to try, if you consider it.

 

1. Targus Strata Laptop Bag Sleeve

 

 

      • Fits up to 15.6-inch laptops or tablets
      • Made of polyester material
      • Smooth interior lining for safe storage
      • Comes with a zipped pocket
      • Carry using the shoulder strap or handles
      • Great durability
      • Good protection against environmental hazards 

This is a good choice of laptop bag sleeve because firstly, you can store your 15-inch laptop and plenty more storage for other mobile devices like a tablet.

Secondly, it’s made of polyester material that increases durability and offers more protection.

Thirdly, you can choose to use the handle or the shoulder strap too for portability. 

Overall, this laptop bag sleeve is one worth considering.  

 

 

2. Case Logic Black Laptop Bag Sleeve

 

      • Fits up to 12.1-inch laptops
      • Made of neoprene material 
      • Great durability & protection
      • Compact and easily slots into bigger bags   
      • Comes with handles & zipped pocket

If you have a smaller laptop and need an extra layer of protection, then this laptop bag sleeve is for you.

First, it is made from neoprene material that offers good durability and protection.

Secondly, it fits well into bigger laptop bags, and thirdly, it includes a handle and a zipped pocket to store your laptop. 

To sum up, it’s better used as an extra protection layer or as a stand-alone laptop bag.

 

 

3. Francine Collection Lenox Laptop Bag Sleeve

 

 

      • Fits up to 13-inch laptops
      • Made of faux leather material
      • Features cross strap, closure & zipped pocket
      • Keeps laptop or tablet safe 
      • Stylish and trendy

If style and elegance are more your things, then the Lenox laptop bag sleeve is for you.

First, it fits 13-inch laptops or tablets. Second, it includes a shoulder strap with a zipped pocket. Third, it’s made of leather material to give it a stylish and elegant look. 

Nothing bad to say here except that its stock is limited. But overall, it’s a pretty-looking laptop bag sleeve, perfect for ladies.

 

 

5. Mobile Edge Alienware Vindicator Laptop Bag Sleeve

 

 

      • Fits up to 13-inch laptops or tablets
      • Made of neoprene material
      • Comes with nylon handles and exterior pocket
      • Extra padding to keep the laptop in place and protected
      • Premium looks and elegant design

For gamers who want a laptop bag sleeve to store their gaming laptops, here’s one for you. It fits 13-inch laptops. Its made of neoprene material that offers durability and protection.

It comes with extra padding to safely secure the laptop and comes with the Alienware logo. Overall, a perfect laptop bag sleeve for gamers.   

 

 

Closing Off

 

Now we know what a laptop bag sleeve is, what the advantages and disadvantages are, and we have seen examples of laptop bag sleeves to purchase right if you so desire.

So getting a laptop bag is a great idea to keep your laptop safe from damages from the outside environment, but getting an extra layer of protection is better.

With that being said, it’s a good idea to get a laptop bag sleeve to keep your laptop covered and safely tucked away in a laptop bag. To find out about other types of laptop bags, click here. 

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What You All Don’t Know About 2 in 1 Laptop Tablets

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You may never need a laptop or a tablet again. 2 in 1 laptop tablets are gaining popularity because it comes with features that cater to both the laptop user and the tablet user.

 

The laptop users get a laptop with a touch-screen and tablet features; and the tablet user, gets a tablet with an operating system, for example, Windows 10, a keyboard, and laptop features.

 

But what are 2 in 1 laptop tablets? What makes it so different from other laptops or notebooks? What can you benefit from this device?

 

What are 2 in 1 Laptop Tablets?

A 2 in 1 laptop-tablet is a computer device that comes with features from both a laptop and a tablet. They are normally released in the market as tablet-like laptops or laptop-like tablets. They are smaller, and lightweight and most of them are affordable.

 

What makes them so different?

What makes it different from a normal laptop or a tablet? Well, it is built like a laptop but is thinner, and slimmer. Typical 2 in 1 laptop tablets include the following features:

  • A responsive touch screen
  • Laptop hinges that allow flipping the screen up to 360 degrees
  • A detachable keypad and stylus pen 
  • An operating system that runs both mobile and PC apps
  • A powerful hardware spec

 

Benefits

  • Works like a laptop and a tablet
  • Able to use apps for creative use
  • Access to cloud storage
  • Increases versatility with a stylus pen and a detachable keypad

 

Costs

  • Top-range models are really expensive
  • Detachable keyboard and stylus pen sold separately
  • Budget models include less powerful hardware

Here are typical 2 in 1 laptop tablets to consider.

 

Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 520

Hardware Specs

  • Intel Core i5 8th Gen 8250U
  • 8GB Memory
  • 256GB SSD hard drive
  • Intel UHD Graphics 620
  • 12.2-inch Touchscreen (1920 x 1200)
  • Detachable Keyboard
  • Windows 10 Pro

Pros

  • Good performance
  • Good hardware specs
  • Good HD+ display
  • Comfortable typing experience
  • A good alternative for expensive models
  • Includes micro-SD slot

Cons

  • Detachable keypad and stylus pen sold separately
  • Average battery life 
  • The keypad backlight performs below average
  • Thick display bezels

The Lenovo Ideapad Miix 520 is a 2 in 1 laptop-tablet that is geared to compete with the top market leaders in the laptop and tablet industry. It comes with the whole package: great performance; a stunning and responsive touch display; a comfortable typing experience; and the option to increase internal storage.

 

However, there are a few things to consider. The keypad and stylus are not included in the box. Battery life is below standard. The keyboard backlight effect is not that bright. If this 2 in 1 laptop-tablet is the one you’re looking for, then click here for more info and to get it. 

 

Score: 3.9/5 

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Microsoft Surface Pro

Hardware Specs

  • Windows 10
  • Intel Core i5
  • 4GB Memory
  • 128GB SSD hard drive
  • Cellular/4G/LTE
  • 12.3-inch HD+ Touchscreen (2736 x 1824)

Pros

  • Great battery life
  • Good performance
  • Great HD+ resolution

Cons

  • High price
  • Stylus and keyboard sold separately
  • Thick screen bezels

Good performance. Great battery life. Stunning display. What more can you ask for? It has the typical specs of a midrange 2 in 1 laptop-tablet, and it’s more expensive than others in the market. Click here below to find out more and to purchase it.

 

Score: 4.0/5

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HP Pavilion X360

Hardware Specs

  • Intel Core i5 8th Gen 8265U
  • 8GB Memory
  • 1TB HDD
  • Intel UHD Graphics 620
  • 14-inch HD Touchscreen (1366 x 768)
  • Windows 10 Home 64-bit

Pros

  • Good performance
  • Huge internal storage
  • Good quality sound

Cons

  • No ethernet port
  • Average battery life
  • SSD hard drive would be better
  • No micro SD slot 

Overall, the HP Pavillion X360 is a great mid-range 2 in 1 laptop tablet. The performance and sound quality are on point, and it’s fun, easy to use, portable, and versatile. 

 

The battery life and the touchscreen display are average but work well. If you are happy with this 2 in 1 laptop-tablet and want to know, click here below to get more info and to purchase it.

 

Score: 3.9/5

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ASUS VivoBook Flip

Hardware Specs

  • 14-inch FHD Touchscreen (1920 x 1080) 
  • Intel Core i7
  • 8GB RAM 
  • 512GB SSD hard drive
  • Windows 10 Home (64 bit)
  • Intel UHD Graphics 600

Pros

  • Well designed
  • Lightweight
  • Good quality display
  • Decent battery life
  • Good performance
  • Stylus included

Cons

  • Poor webcam quality 
  • May include bloatware

The Asus Vivobook Flip is an all-around good-performance 2 in 1 laptop tablet. It’s lightweight, includes a 14-inch touch display, decent battery life, good performance from a top performance chip, and includes a stylus pen in the box. 

 

There is a cheaper model but it’s best to avoid, as it doesn’t perform just as well. The poor webcam quality and the bloatware installed, are minor that can easily be rectified. Overall, this is a great 2 in 1 laptop-tablet.

 

Score: 4.0/5

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Dell Inspiron 13

Hardware Specs

  • Intel Core i5 8th Gen 8250U
  • 8GB Memory
  • 256GB SSD hard drive
  • 13.3-inch FHD Touchscreen (1920 x 1080)
  • Windows 10 Home 64-bit

Pros

  • Good performance
  • Stunning quality display
  • Affordable price

Cons

  • Average battery life

The Dell Inspiron 13 is a mid-range 2 in 1 tablet laptop that offers good performance, and a stunning full HD display, at a good price. The battery life may not the best, but for a good mid-range 2 in 1 laptop-tablet, it is one to consider.

 

This one is rated one of the best 2 in 1 laptop tablets to buy right now and it’s available at an affordable price. Click the button here below to see the latest prices. 

 

Score: 3.9/5

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Last Impressions

 

Firstly, these 2 in 1 laptop tablets are great performers in their unique way. They offer something different to the next user and include similar features. But now, from my list above, here’s what I recommend to you. 

 

The first recommendation is the Microsoft Surface Pro. It has better screen technology and higher screen resolution options. It’s good for those looking 2 in 1 laptop tablet to liven up their creative side.  

 

If you can afford it and don’t mind purchasing the stylus pen, then you can rest assured that you made a good choice. The next recommendation is the ASUS VivoBook Flip. It offers top system performance, good battery life, and includes a free stylus pen. Another recommendation for creatives and corporate workers. business.

 

The rest of the 2 in 1 laptop tablets are similar in features and are available at similar prices. For a cheaper option, they are worth considering.

 

 

Closing off

 

There you have it. Now you know what to expect from 2 in 1 laptop tablets. They are innovative mobile devices and come with interesting features. Thanks for checking out my choice of 2 in 1 laptop tablets. If you are looking for something different, get a 2 in 1 laptop or a Chromebook.

 

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What You Need to Know About Gaming Laptop Specs

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What you need to know about gaming laptop specs. So, you want a gaming laptop? That's great. Do you know why they're so good to have and why they are so powerful? If yes, great, you can scroll along with the article and see the latest gaming laptop deals. If not, don't worry because we will go eight things to help you know what gaming laptop specs in the gaming laptops are all about.

If you're new to gaming laptops, then it's a good idea to understand what the gaming laptop specs are all about and what they do. So read on and see what you must know about gaming laptop specs.

 

 

Intel Core or AMD Processor

 

 

Firstly, the most important gaming laptop spec to know is the processor. It is known as the brain of the gaming laptop because it runs everything. It also:

 

  • Determines how fast the gaming laptop works
  • Handles the overall basic and complex tasks
  • Optimizes photo editing, video rendering, and gaming

 

Intel and AMD are two of the best brands that make desktop or laptop processors today.

Many gaming communities prefer gaming laptops with Intel Core processors because of the better performance at the cost of a higher price. Whereas, others prefer gaming laptops with the AMD processors because it sells at an affordable price.

They both perform wells but if you notice, laptops with AMD processors are more affordable than Intel Core laptops.

Normally, top gaming laptops include either an Intel Core i7 or an AMD Ryzen R7 processor. They both do the job to make sure that the system performs to maximize gaming.

So, when you're looking for a gaming laptop, you're going to have to choose between an Intel or an AMD processor. The better processor for performance is Intel but it costs more, but gaming laptops with an AMD processor are more affordable.

Which one you choose, is up to you. Many gamers prefer the high-performance Intel Core processor, but they are both made for high performance, even in gaming laptops. 

 

NVIDIA or ATI GPU

 

 

The next thing to know about gaming laptop specs is the GPU (the Graphics Processing Unit).

The GPU in gaming laptops, and graphics cards in desktops, send back and forth electronic signals to your monitor or screen. From there it converts them to images that you see on screen. There are two types integrated and dedicated/discreet.

Integrated graphics use the system memory or RAM from the laptop or desktop computer to run, whereas dedicated graphics use their own source of system memory to run.

Gaming laptops come with both integrated and dedicated graphics but dedicated graphics are supplied by either Nvidia GeForce or ATI Radeon GPUs. The additional system memory, from dedicated GPU, runs to make the best use for gaming, video, and photo editing apps.     

All you need to understand is that either one of the two GPU providers, Nvidia and ATI, is inside gaming laptops and helps to run PC games in gaming laptops using dedicated graphics.

My advice, get a gaming laptop with either at least a GeForce GTX 1060 from Nvidia or an ATI Radeon 7730M. If you can get a better GPU, that's well and good but they tend to cost more. Overall, the top-range GPUs are better and will provide a better gaming performance.

 

 

Upgrade RAM or System Memory

Thirdly, the next thing to understand about gaming laptop specs is the system memory or RAM (Random Access Memory).

It helps to store information that the laptop or desktop computer is actively using for fast and easy access. The more apps you open up and use at one time, the more system memory the laptop needs.  

Gaming laptops nowadays come with at least 8GB of RAM. That's the minimum if you want a good gaming experience. Check the hardware spec to make sure it says 8GB upwards. Also check if you have the option of upgrading the system memory, from 8 to 16GB or 32GB for example. It helps to add more to the increase in the overall system performance.  

 

 

Internal Storage Space

 

 

So how much data, documents, media, and even PC games do you want to store on your hard drive? The next thing to know about gaming laptop specs is the internal storage space.

With internal storage, make sure you get a big enough hard drive to store your PC games and system apps or software. Nowadays, gaming laptops come with either 512GB or 1TB of internal storage, so any of those is great. When your hard drive gets full, you can either delete software or get extra storage by getting an external hard drive.

Check the hardware spec as well to see if it's either HDD or SSD. HDD can store up to 2TB of data but SSDs access information faster. So you either want more internal storage space but slow access to information or less internal storage but faster information access. yours.

In the future, you never know that one day we can get laptops with more SSD internal storage. Keep a lookout.

 

Warranties and Guarantees Offered

This is not part of the gaming laptop spec, but it's good to know the warranty of the gaming laptop so that if something goes wrong, and it's just a minor thing, you can send it back to the manufacturer for repairs.

Before you buy a gaming laptop, check the brand's warranties or guarantees.  It's best to see what they have on offer if things go wrong. Nowadays, it's much more preferable to get two years or more, for instance, all Dell laptops have a three-year warranty. 

Just be aware of these warranties and guarantees they are offering, as it will prolong the life of your gaming laptop and will also grant you many more years of gaming.

 

 

Game-pad or Keyboard

 

 

Another thing to know is if you like gaming on a normal keyboard and mouse or a game-pad. It's not a gaming laptop spec, but it's a good option to know that if you like gaming on a game-pad, then there's an option for that. 

So do you prefer playing PC games with a keyboard and mouse, or with a game-pad? I prefer a game-pad. Most PC gamers prefer the keyboard and mouse for first-person shooter games like Overwatch or Call of Duty, but hey, it's your call.

If you didn't know this, you can connect a game-pad to your gaming laptop. That's for those who prefer gaming with a game-pad. If you have a console and have the software, you can connect them to your laptop as well. 

 

 

Check the Quality of the Display

 

 

Next is the size of the display, another gaming laptop spec to consider. Gaming laptops that are 17 or 18-inch have better quality visuals, but are heavier to carry. 13 or 14-inch laptops are lighter, more portable and easier to carry, but lack the high features of bigger laptop displays.

So a gaming laptop with a bigger display is better if you want smoother game-play, best graphics, and texture quality, whereas a smaller screen gaming laptop is better for you if you like gaming on the go.

 

 

Touchscreen for Gaming Laptops

 

 

The next gaming spec to know is the consideration f getting a touchscreen gaming laptop.

A touchscreen laptop is a good idea, as it lets you interact with a laptop like a tablet. But it's not a good idea with a gaming laptop. Why? 

Two reasons: (1) It drains more battery power than normal laptops, especially during long gaming sessions, and (2) It's going to make your laptop display look all glossy unless you looking at a shiny screen.

If you must get one, then you better invest in a 2-in-1 laptop or a tablet. It's lighter, has great all-day battery power, and is able to switch to tablet mode. Just make sure it has a good graphics card if you want a 2-in-1 gaming laptop.

 

 

Closing off

So here they are, eight things to help understand the major gaming laptop specs to look out for before buying a gaming laptop. Yes, they are fun and expensive, but if you want a powerful laptop to handle complex tasks and gaming, then the gaming laptops are the ones to consider.

Click here to see my choice of the best top-rated gaming laptops to get you started. So what do you think, are you more interested in getting a gaming laptop now? Are you a gamer yourself? What PC games are you interested in? Are you gaming with your console? Leave your comments below.

 

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