News & Reviews:   Notebook

Generative AI is utilised in various aspects today. We use these platforms to help summarise and discover solutions to our problems and perform other tasks. For instance, NotebookLM helps with research and studying. The latest update adds new features to help students study better.

Not long ago, we heard rumours that Apple would be working on a MacBook with a foldable display. Until today, new information has come showing that there's already some progress in the development. The tech giant is reportedly collaborating with LG to work on the display.

It's important to note that laptops are not like desktop PCs, in that many of the components can't be replaced. So, how do we choose a laptop that suits us? Well, let's take a look at four key tech specs you need to consider before you choose your laptop!

It seems that there’s a patent spotted on macrumors.com, which could allow the users to connect 2 Apple iPads together to form a device that could be used similar to a notebook. While not much is known in regards to the patent, it appears that you might need to get a connector or dock in order to attach both iPads.

It seems that the Xiaomi Mi Notebook 14 series which consists of the Mi Notebook 14, as well as the Mi Notebook 14 Horizon edition has been spotted on Amazon India starting from the price of INR41999 (~RM2386) and INR54999 (~RM3125) respectively. While there is no official information on when the aforementioned laptop series will be available in Malaysia, it will most likely be purchasable via Xiaomi official store on Shopee and Lazada.

During the Computex 2019 which is held in Taipei of Taiwan, Lenovo has unveiled the world’s very first 5G-capable laptop with a theoretical download speed from anywhere between 1Gbps to 10Gbps. This allows it to stream up to 8k media and AR/VR content, with little to no latency as well as higher stability.

During CES 2019 hosted in Las Vegas, ASUS has announced the launch of a few productivity focused laptops such as the ASUS StudioBook S, Chromebook Series, as well as the VivoBook 14, 15 and 17.

The ASUS TUF Gaming FX504G priced at RM3149 for the cheapest variant by ASUS is part of the ASUS TUF series laptops which is marketed towards mobile gaming enthusiasts who are keen on getting their hands on an immersive and durable (TUF for Tough, get it?) gaming laptop. Check out our TUF Gaming FX504G review below to see if it fits the description.

During IFA in Berlin, Acer has announced the launch of the Acer Swift 5 which is the world’s lightest 15.6-inch laptop weighing at only 990 grams along with thin bezels up to 87.6% screen-to-body ratio and Full HD screen resolution. Not only that, there’s also the new Swift 3 which comes with a 13.3-inch display as well as 14-inch display.

After a long while, VAIO is officially available in Malaysia once again with their VAIO S11 and their S13 Notebooks starting from RM6499 and RM6199 respectively. Targeted towards users who are Business oriented who are also style conscious, the VAIO S11 and S13 offers performance and elegance inside a chassis as light as 850 grams. Not only that, it is also highly durable, being able to withstand stress tests such as the Water Spill Test, Pen Bend Test, 90CM drop test, Vibration test and lastly the Corner Impact Test.