ALL 12 Snapdragon X Elite / Plus Laptops Ranked & Compared
No fewer than 12 different laptops are launching with the new Snapdragon X Series processors from 7 different manufacturers, and we’re going to cover them all.
Category Portables
M3 MacBook Air IS HERE – One config stands above the rest!
Apple's new M3 MacBook Air in 13- and 15-inch sizes have several changes you should be aware of. I’ll explain why one configuration in particular is the one I would recommend.
M3 MacBook Air Release Date and Price Analysis
The M3 MacBook Air. When will they release it? Will there be any significant changes? And how will it be priced? We’ll take a look at both rumors combined with historical data to determine the answers.
M3 vs M3 Pro MacBook Pro 14″ – Worth $400 more?
Is the non-Pro M3 MacBook Pro actually a good deal? Or should you pretend it doesn't exist? Let's go over the differences between the M3 and M3 Pro MacBook Pros to find out.
How SCARY FAST are M3 Macs? The Hidden Meaning in Apple’s Performance Numbers
How fast can we expect M3 Macs to be? Let's take a closer look as we review each of the 3 chips' configurations.
Is HDMI 2.1 STILL BROKEN in macOS Sonoma 14.0?
Since Apple has released macOS 14, aka Sonoma, I’m back with an update on whether they finally fixed the HDMI 2.1 issue with scaling and HDR that was prevalent with macOS 13, Ventura, and the M2 Pro or higher machines…
The Last M2 Macs: Mac Studio, Mac Pro, 15-inch MacBook Air and … an AR Headset?
Apple announced several new Macs using M2 generation chips at WWDC 2023, including the Mac Studio, Mac Pro, and 15" MacBook Air. There's also a new spatial computing device called the Vision Pro.
The Best Deals on Apple Macs – 12 Ways to Ensure You Always Get the Best Price
Apple's Mac computers are powerful and well-built machines, but they are not cheap. We'll go over 12 methods you'll want to keep in mind whenever you go Mac shopping to ensure you're getting the best price.
M2 MacBook Air vs 13″ MacBook Pro: A Clear Winner Emerges!
Apple offers the M2 chip in 2 different but very similarly priced laptops, the 13" MacBook Air and the 13" MacBook Pro. Which one should you buy? This comparison between the two machines can help you decide.
The Future of MacBook: 15″ MacBook Air 2023 Performance, Weight, and Price Analysis
There are rumors that Apple will soon release a larger MacBook Air with a 15-inch class display, perhaps as soon as this June at Apple's annual WWDC event. Could it be your next Mac?
M2 Pro/Max MacBook Pro 14″ vs 16″: Detailed Comparison and Who Should Buy Which One?
The MacBook Pro 14" and 16" are the most powerful portable computers Apple makes, and they were recently upgraded with the M2 Pro and M2 Max chips. If you're trying to decide which one to get, here are the things you should consider.
Why I returned the M2 Pro MacBook Pro … and got a M2 Pro Mac mini instead
When Apple released the M2 Pro MacBook Pro and Mac mini finally with HDMI 2.1 support, I opted to get the 14-inch MacBook Pro. I have since decided to return the MacBook Pro, and here's why.
M2 Pro MacBook Pro vs Mac mini – What do you get for $700 extra?
If you are considering a M2 Pro machine, but aren't sure if you want to go for the MacBook Pro or the Mac mini, then this analysis is for you. We'll take a look at both machines to highlight what the similarities and, most importantly, differences are to help you make a decision.
Apple’s New M2 Pro & Max MacBook Pro and Mac mini finally support HDMI 2.1
Apple announced the new MacBook Pro with M2 Pro and Max chips, as well as the new Mac mini with M2 and M2 Pro chips. The biggest limiting factor, the HDMI 2.0 port, from the M1 versions of these computers may finally be addressed.
Don’t Buy the 2020 MacBook Air
Apple released a new Macbook Air in March of 2020 and on paper, it seems to check all the right boxes. Notable features include a much better scissor-switch keyboard (compared to the butterfly switches), and the ability to configure a quad-core CPU for only $100 extra over the base model, which now starts at $999.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 is the Best Silent Portable Computer with a Fan
The Surface Laptop 2 also offers 8th-gen quad-core Intel Core CPUs, but does not have a fanless configuration. However, I recently acquired one and have determined that although not fanless, it is probably the best silent notebook computer.
Surface Book 2 is the Best Silent, Fanless Notebook Computer, For Now
Microsoft released a slew of new Surface products in 2017, including the 5th-generation Surface Pro, the Surface Laptop, and the Surface Book 2. Much to my delight, all 3 of these products offered at least 1 silent, fanless configuration option.
List of Fanless Intel Skylake Core M Notebooks & Tablets
If you’re looking for a silent, fanless portable computer, Intel Core M processors may fit your bill. While the previous generation Broadwell Core M allowed for silent computing, the performance was somewhat lackluster. The current generation Skylake Core M3, Core…
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Core M3 Suffers from Coil Whine
The Surface Pro 4 is an amazing 2-in-1 tablet computer. In particular, the cheapest Core M3 version is completely fanless, and thus caught my interest as soon as it was announced. Even though the cooling solution on the Pro 4…
Costco Surface 3 Bundles Save $80
Costco has a great deal with a couple of Surface 3 bundles that can save you $80 off the retail price. The two bundles available are: $599: Surface 3 (2GB RAM / 64GB Storage), Type Cover (black), Surface Pen (silver)…
Microsoft Surface 3 Fanless Finally
Microsoft announced the Surface 3 on March 31, 2015. This new Surface device is essentially a smaller version of the Surface Pro 3 launched last year, but with the most important difference (for silence) being that it is fanless! Check…