Antonio G. Di Benedetto

Reviewer, Laptops

Antonio G. Di BenedettoMar 17

Asus announces refreshed ROG Strix gaming laptops with new Intel 200HX Plus chips.

The Asus ROG Strix G16 and G18 are getting a chip bump to the new Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus. Both also have upgraded displays, with the G16 reaching 300Hz and the 240Hz G18 now using Mini LED. Pricing and availability are TBD.

Asus is also teasing a new flagship ROG Strix Scar 18 with RTX 5090 Laptop GPU and 290HX Plus CPU, expected in Q2.

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<em>The new ROG Strix G models, with their wraparound RGB underglow.</em>

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The new ROG Strix G models, with their wraparound RGB underglow.

Image: Asus

Intel announces Core Ultra 200HX Plus CPUs for high-end gaming laptops

Antonio G. Di BenedettoMar 17

Antonio G. Di BenedettoMar 16

Dell’s Precision laptops return with new Intel Panther Lake models.

Now that Dell has brought back XPS, it’s Precision’s turn. Dell is announcing new Pro Precision 5 and Pro Precision 7 laptops to replace the iPhone-sounding Dell Pro Max. They’ll come in 14- and 16-inch sizes with Intel Panther Lake CPUs and optional Nvidia Pro Blackwell GPUs. Most models are expected in May, though pricing is TBD.

<em>The Dell Pro Precision 5 14 will start with an Intel Core Ultra 5 336H processor with integrated graphics, and offer an optional RTX Pro 500 Blackwell discreet GPU.</em>

<em>The 16-inch Dell Pro Precision 5 will start with similar specs but can be optioned with up to an RTX Pro 2000 GPU.</em>

<em>The Dell Pro Precision 7 models also offer Intel Panther Lake and Nvidia Pro discreet graphics, but there’s an option for a Core Ultra X7 chip with Arc B390 integrated graphics.</em>

<em>Stepping up to the Pro Precision 7 models also means getting Dell’s latticeless keyboards. Which I don’t find to be an upgrade, but that comes down to personal preference.</em>

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The Dell Pro Precision 5 14 will start with an Intel Core Ultra 5 336H processor with integrated graphics, and offer an optional RTX Pro 500 Blackwell discreet GPU.

Image: Dell

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MacBook Air M5 review: a small update for the ‘just right’ Mac

The Air can’t ignore the new $600 elephant in the room sitting below it, but it’s still the right pick for many.

Antonio G. Di BenedettoMar 14

PC makers are not ready for the MacBook Neo

Apple’s new affordable MacBook should have the Windows world rethinking things.

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Antonio G. Di BenedettoMar 10

‘Hey, what laptop should I get?’ Probably this one.

I tested the new MacBook Neo non-stop for our big review and also did a subscriber AMA on it. (Thanks again for all the great questions!) The Neo is the new easy answer for most basic users wanting an affordable laptop.

I’m curious. For those buying one, what color are you getting?