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Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro camera faces serious problems and looks like a hardware issue
While we are waiting for the full review to come out (or maybe check out the existing review of the not-so-different Xiaomi Mi 10T), it would be a good idea to take a closer look at what seems to be one of the major flaws of the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro. Before moving on, I have to highlight that this is my personal experience with a handset that I purchased and it could be a hardware problem that only a ... Read more
2020-12-30 02:56:50
Nikon Z6 II review: A sensational second coming
During the spring of 2019 we spent weeks shooting with the Nikon Z6 around South Africa's wine region and pretty much fell head-over-heels for that superb full-frame camera. So when Nikon announced its follow-up, the Z6 II, just 18 months after the original debuted, we wondered what more it could bring to the table. The answer is more processing power, for more speed in burst shooting, along with ... Read more
2020-12-30 02:56:50
Dell's XPS 17 Proves Big-Screen Laptops Are Back, and They're Awesome
A few years back, a lot of major laptop makers began quietly paring down the number of 17-inch laptops they made (aside from monstrously large gaming rigs), with Apple and Dell dropping the 17-inch MacBook Pro and XPS 17 respectively. However, thanks to improvements like smaller bezels and improved energy efficiency, thin and light laptops with plus-sized screens and big performance are making a c ... Read more
2020-12-24 04:02:44
Razer Book 13 vs. Dell XPS 13 9310: Same CPU, Same Display, Big Differences
The Razer Book 13 and Dell XPS 13 are some of the sexiest 13-inch laptops in the market at the moment, but we're not here to talk about looks. Instead, we're going to try and compare them as objectively as we can to see which system comes out on top. After all, hard numbers are hard to argue against at the end of the day. See our individual reviews on the Dell XPS 13 9310 and Razer Book 13 for mo ... Read more
2020-12-24 04:00:56
ASUS Announces the TUF Gaming VG289Q1A Gaming Monitor
ASUS has announced the TUF Gaming VG289Q1A Gaming monitor, which features a 28-inch screen size, a 4K resolution, and a maximum refresh rate of up to 60 Hz. These features make this monitor perfect for any gaming setup. ASUS has not announced any pricing for this gaming monitor or any availability information for the TUF Gaming VG289Q1A Gaming monitor. The TUG Gaming VG289Q1A Gaming monitor offer ... Read more
2020-12-24 04:00:56
Lenovo Yoga 7i Review: Premium Intel Evo Laptop On A Budget
As time goes on, Intel's 10-nanometer Tiger Lake processors will pounce on more laptop designs, given that it has only been a handful of weeks since the chip maker launched its latest mobile CPUs (which replace Ice Lake). Lenovo was quick out of the gate, however, and the company sent us an interesting sub-$1,000 Tiger Lake configuration from its rather plentiful 2-in-1 lineup. Specifically, the L ... Read more
2020-12-23 04:04:21
Blue Screen of Death returns! Windows 10 users' worst nightmare is back
Windows 10 fans are once again having to endure another problematic update release, in a Groundhog Day-style scenario that keeps on plaguing PC fans. This year has seen plenty of patches released by Microsoft that, while fixing some issues or adding new features, has also caused plenty of unintended knock-on effects. Only recently Windows 10 users saw the release of the October 2020 patch (one of ... Read more
2020-12-23 03:59:53
HP Omen 30L Review: A sleek 4K gaming tower with a modern design
When it comes to tower PCs, you have two camps: those who insist on the superiority of building your own and those who want something out of the box that works. The new HP Omen 30L falls into the latter category, but HP, like other PC makers, borrows from the DIY crowd with success. Yes, it's a pre-made system, but its new one-button toolless entry, pre-wiring for expansion, and multiple RGB li ... Read more
2020-12-23 03:59:53
Intel NUC 11 Performance to arrive with up to a Core i7-1165G7 and in three chassis variants
Intel is supposedly due to announce the NUC 11 Performance this month, according to Fanless Tech. However, @9550pro has already revealed the full details of the device, and it has also been spotted on UserBenchmark. Intel will offer the NUC 11 Performance with a choice of three Tiger Lake processors, the leaked slide states, ranging from the Core i3-1115G4 to the Core i7-1165G7. All are 28 W proce ... Read more
2020-12-23 03:53:55
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Review: AMD Does It Again
The Lenovo ThinkPad L14 is successor to last year’s 14-inch ThinkPad L490. During last year’s review, we noticed that neither the display nor the CPU performed particularly well despite what turned out to be an overall decent package. This year, for the first time in the history of Lenovo’s L-series, you can choose between an Intel and an AMD processor. Lenovo’s L-series sits right in-between the ... Read more
2020-12-23 03:53:55