Laptops
Apple's MacBook Neo praised for repairability
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Apple's new MacBook Neo has received a 6/10 repairability score from iFixit, the highest for the MacBook line in 14 years. The $599 laptop features design choices that make components like the battery and ports more accessible. Parallels Desktop confirms compatibility for running Windows apps, though with performance limitations due to its 8GB RAM.
Razer unveiled its updated Blade 16 gaming laptop on Wednesday, featuring Intel's Core Ultra 9 386H processor from the Panther Lake series and Nvidia GeForce RTX 50-series graphics. The laptop supports up to 64GB of high-speed LPDDR5 RAM and a brighter 16-inch OLED display. Pricing starts at $3,500 for the base model.
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Dell has reintroduced its Precision Pro business laptops alongside a new series of slim Dell Pro models, a compact Pro 5 Micro PC, and a conferencing monitor. The company emphasizes portability with its thinnest and lightest laptops to date, featuring a new configurable motherboard for customization. Most products will ship in May, with the Pro 5 Micro available from March 31.
Building on its earlier MWC 2026 announcements, Lenovo has unveiled the budget-friendly IdeaPad Slim 5i Ultra laptop and Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 tablet, emphasizing AI features and portability for students and everyday users. These join the previously revealed Yoga and Legion devices at the Barcelona event (March 2-5).
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At Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, Lenovo unveiled the ThinkBook Modular AI PC Concept, a 14-inch dual-screen laptop with detachable displays, swappable keyboards, and hot-swappable ports for versatile productivity. While not headed to retail, it previews modular features alongside new ThinkPad models emphasizing repairability, including the T14 Gen 7 and rugged X11 tablet.
HowToGeek has released an article highlighting three Linux distributions optimized for laptop use. The guide emphasizes features that account for batteries, small screens, and trackpads. It was published on February 1, 2026.
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The upcoming Linux 7.0 kernel will include a new cTGP graphics power setting tailored for Uniwill and TUXEDO laptops. This development aims to enhance power management for graphics in these devices. Phoronix reports the feature as part of ongoing Linux hardware improvements.
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