Articles by: Andrew E. Freedman

Andrew (@FreedmanAE) oversees laptop and desktop coverage and keeps up with the latest news in tech and gaming. His work has been published in Kotaku, PCMag, Complex, Tom’s Guide and Laptop Mag, among others. He fondly remembers his first computer: a Gateway that still lives in a spare room in his parents' home, albeit without an internet connection. When he’s not writing about tech, you can find him playing video games, checking social media and waiting for the next Marvel movie.

Articles by: Andrew E. Freedman

Razer Shows Off Gaming Desk With Modular Components, Haptic Feedback Chair

By Andrew E. Freedman published 5 January 22

Razer has a new desk concept, Project Sophia, with 13 modular components, as well as a new haptic gaming chair in the Enki Pro Hypersense.

Lenovo's ThinkBook Plus Gen 3 is an Ultrawide Laptop With Two Screens

By Andrew E. Freedman last updated 5 January 22

Lenovo's ThinkBook line now has a 17.3-inch ultrawide ThinkPook Plus Gen 3 and the ThinkBook 13x Gen 2 with wireless charging.

Lenovo's Yoga Laptops Get a 12th Gen Intel 'Vibe Check'

By Andrew E. Freedman published 5 January 22

For CES 2022, Lenovo's Yoga 9i and 7i are getting updates to Intel's 12th Gen "Alder Lake," while the Yoga 6 gets a fabric lid.

The XMG Oasis Cooler plugged into an XMG Neo laptop.

XMG's New Laptop Works With an External Liquid Cooler

By Andrew E. Freedman published 5 January 22

XMG's new Neo 15 laptop works with an external liquid cooler, the XMG Oasis, for far cooler temperatures, but it also requires some very specific care on behalf of users.

Lenovo Goes Leaner and Meaner With New Legion Laptops

By Andrew E. Freedman published 5 January 22

Lenovo’s updated Legion 5 and Legion 5 Pro laptops offer the latest tech from AMD, Intel and Nvidia.

Asus’ ROG Flow Z13 Is a Surface-Like Tablet for Gamers

By Andrew E. Freedman published 4 January 22

Asus’ CES 2022 gaming laptop lineup includes a Flow Z13 tablet, a bigger Zephyrus Duo, a redesigned G14 with AMD CPUs and GPUs and more.

HP’s Elite Dragonfly G3 Gets the 3:2 Display It Should Have Always Had

By Andrew E. Freedman published 4 January 22

HP is updating the Elite Dragonfly G3 with the latest Intel processors and a 3:2 display that can show off more work at a time. Additionally, a Chromebook version will be released in April.

Dell’s XPS 13 Plus Packs 12th Gen Intel, Questionable Touch Bar

By Andrew E. Freedman published 4 January 22

At CES 2022, Dell announced the XPS 13, with 28W 12th Gen Intel processors and a new redesign that does away with physical function keys.

Alienware's Concept Polaris Is a Fancy, Liquid-Cooled Take on an eGPU

By Andrew E. Freedman published 4 January 22

Alienware's Concept Polaris is a watercooled eGPU that can fit a 16-inch graphics card.

Alienware's x14 Is its Thinnest Laptop Ever, Uses 12th Gen Intel

By Andrew E. Freedman last updated 5 January 22

Alienware has a new 14-inch laptop, and it's the thinnest gaming notebook the company has ever designed.

Razer Blade Laptops Get the Latest Intel, AMD, Nvidia Silicon

By Andrew E. Freedman published 4 January 22

Razer's Blade 14, Blade 15 and Blade 17 are getting refreshed with new chips from AMD, Intel and Nvdia, as well as bigger keyboards.

Lenovo's ThinkPad Z13 Includes an Exclusive AMD Ryzen Processor

By Andrew E. Freedman last updated 5 January 22

Lenovo's new ThinkPad Z13 and Z16 have new designs and a tight silicon partnership with AMD.

Alienware’s m17 R5 Ryzen Edition Goes All-in on AMD

By Andrew E. Freedman published 4 January 22

Alienware is updating its portfolio with an all-AMD m17 R5 and a new 15-inch m15 R7.

Alienware's Concept Nyx Is a Gaming Server for Your Home

By Andrew E. Freedman published 3 January 22

Alienware's CES 2022 concept, Nyx, is a streaming box to get four people gaming in your home at once, while letting you switch between devices.

Intel Cancels Booth at CES 2022, Citing Health Concerns

By Andrew E. Freedman last updated 24 December 21

Intel has canceled its booth at CES 2022, but there will be a minimal staff presence.

As Companies Back Out, CES Head Says Chip Shortage to Blame (Updated)

By Andrew E. Freedman last updated 24 December 21

Consumer Technology Association head Gary Shapiro says companies are pulling out of CES because of the chip shortage, even though those companies are citing COVID-19.

AMD Will Talk Zen 4 at CES 2022, CTO Confirms

By Andrew E. Freedman published 22 December 21

We'll get our first glimpse at AMD's Zen 4 at CES 2022, CTO Mark Papermaster confirmed in an interview.

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 5G Review: Light Work, Anywhere

By Andrew E. Freedman published 18 December 21

The Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 5G's multiple inputs and connectivity option let you get work done anywhere, but this laptop could use a brighter display and better webcam.

MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021) Review: M1 Max Shows Real Power

By Andrew E. Freedman published 13 December 21

With no Touch Bar and less need for dongles, the MacBook Pro is purpose-built.

PS5 systems with red, blue, pink, black and purple faceplates.

Sony Is Finally Selling Black and Colorful PS5 Faceplates

By Andrew E. Freedman published 13 December 21

Sony is releasing five PS5 faceplates in new colors, including a much-desired black, as official accessories.

MacBook Pro with an image of Far Cry 6 on the display

M1 Macs Can Now Game at 1600p With GeForce Now and RTX 3080

By Andrew E. Freedman published 9 December 21

Nvidia is upgrading Mac gaming for GeForce Now subscribers with an RTX 3080 subscription. Those gamers will be able to play at 1600p on an M1 MacBook Air or MacBook Pro.

Qualcomm's First 5nm PC Chip, 8cx Gen 3, Is Coming Next Year

By Andrew E. Freedman published 1 December 21

Qualcomm has announced a new flagship system on a chip, the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3, as well as a new chip for entry-level systems, the 7c+.

Razer’s Gaming Handheld Dev Kit Runs Qualcomm G3x Gen 1

By Andrew E. Freedman published 1 December 21

Qualcomm and Razer have announced a dev kit for a handheld based on Qualcomm's new G3x Gen 1 gaming platform. It's not yet a consumer product.

Best Alienware m15 Deals 2021

By Andrew E. Freedman published 29 November 21

The popular Alienware m15 is sure to be in demand this shopping season. Here are the best deals.

Alienware Aurora R10 on a table. A Cyber Monday badge sits to the left.

Alienware's RTX 3080 Ti Desktop is $590 off for Cyber Monday

By Andrew E. Freedman published 29 November 21

The Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R10 with Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is $590 off, down to $2,699, on Cyber Monday.

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