Laptops
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 Framework Laptop 13: How laptops should be designed
The Framework Laptop 13 is superbly repairable and easy to upgrade but is that enough?
  
 
  
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 LG Gram Book: A practical but solid budget laptop A well-made, solid entry-level laptop for general household or business use£529 - 
 
 
 What is Intel 18A and why is it important? CPUs based on the smallest transistors man has ever made are about to arrive in a laptop near you – but what does it mean for your everyday compute? - 
 
 
 Intel Panther Lake introduces Xe3 graphics - will it be a big step forwards? Intel’s new Arc B-series integrated GPU aims to improve performance for mobile gamers but can it compete with Nvidia's discrete mobile silicon? - 
 
 
 Inside Intel’s new Panther Lake processors: The best of both worlds? Intel’s latest laptop chip promises faster performance, better graphics and improved efficiency – could it be the ultimate laptop CPU? - 
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 Alienware 16X Aurora review: A great gamer for a very reasonable price A high-quality, affordable, 16in gaming laptop with a killer 240Hz display£1546 - 
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 Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch: The perfect Windows tablet? Microsoft’s latest Windows tablet is small, light, powerful and, if you overlook the pricey optional keyboard, good value£799 - 
 
 
 Inside the new Snapdragon X2 Elite and Extreme chipsets Devices powered by Snapdragon’s latest and greatest are expected to hit shelves around summer 2026 - 
 
 
 Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514: The perfect student laptop? Acer unveils a lightweight Chromebook with enough battery life to last 17 hours away from the mains - 
 
 
 Acer Swift Air 16 is a 990g 16in laptop A 16in laptop that seems to defy logic, Acer’s latest ultraportable is a scarcely believable 990g - 
 
 
 Honor MagicBook Art 14 (2025) review: A slender slice of wonder Slim, lightweight, luxurious and just a little bit fun, Honor's ultraportable misses the mark, but only just£1500 - 
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 Lenovo IdeaPad 3x 2025: King of the cheap laptops A few rough edges, but if you want a half-price MacBook Air 15 alternative, the IdeaPad Slim 3x could be just what you’re after£590 - 
 
 
 Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-53M) review: A compact OLED laptop for less Acer’s latest Aspire doesn’t inspire, but the impressive display and low asking price still make it well worth a look£749 - 
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 HP EliteBook X Flip G1i review: The state of the business laptop art Impressive build quality, plenty of ports and long battery life are the key selling points of this versatile compact notebook£1668