Daily Deals (7-27-2021)

Lenovo is selling a 14 inch convertible notebook with a Ryzen 5 5500U processor, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage for $525. Best Buy is selling Samsung’s portable hard drive with encrypted storage and a fingerprint sensor for $25 off the list pr…

Lenovo is selling a 14 inch convertible notebook with a Ryzen 5 5500U processor, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage for $525. Best Buy is selling Samsung’s portable hard drive with encrypted storage and a fingerprint sensor for $25 off the list price. And you can pick up a 3-pack of Google Nest Mini […]

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Review: Framework’s lightweight modular laptop is a winner

Framework’s laptop isn’t just repairable—it’s a solid laptop in its own right.

Framework promised a modular, lightweight, ultraslim 13-inch laptop with a 3:2 display at a competitive price—and that's exactly what it delivered.

Enlarge / Framework promised a modular, lightweight, ultraslim 13-inch laptop with a 3:2 display at a competitive price—and that's exactly what it delivered. (credit: Jim Salter)

When we originally covered startup Framework's ambitious plans for a fully repairable, modular laptop aiming to compete on even ground with industry champions like Dell's XPS 13, it seemed like quite a long shot.

The company's proposed 13-inch laptop was to be its very first product and include custom-built hardware features no other company had ever offered—most notably, four modular bays replacing the usual collection of hardwired laptop I/O ports. Each bay features a deeply recessed USB-C port that can accept a module offering the user an external USB-A, USB-C, DisplayPort, HDMI, or MicroSD port.

Designing and building a feature like that is a big risk—doing so for the first time while planning to compete evenly with industry-leading compact laptops like Dell's XPS 13 in weight, width, thickness, and price raised our eyebrows so far it hurt. But we've spent several days with a review unit—and Framework has satisfied all of its major claims. Its new laptop isn't perfect, but it's a solid competitor that lives up to its promises.

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ZTE Axon 30 with under-display camera launches in China (global launch in September)

The ZTE Axon 30 is a smartphone with a 6.9 inch OLED display featuring a 120 Hz refresh rate, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor, a 4,200 mAh battery and 55W fast charging support. There are four cameras on the back of the phone, but it’s the f…

The ZTE Axon 30 is a smartphone with a 6.9 inch OLED display featuring a 120 Hz refresh rate, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor, a 4,200 mAh battery and 55W fast charging support. There are four cameras on the back of the phone, but it’s the front-facing camera that makes the Axon 30 stand out. The […]

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MediaTek makes a play for premium tablets with the Kompanio 1300T chip

MediaTek has become a major player in the smartphone and Chromebook space in recent years with a wide range of entry-level, mid-range, and budget chips for each. The company’s processors also power a number of budget tablets including Amazon&#82…

MediaTek has become a major player in the smartphone and Chromebook space in recent years with a wide range of entry-level, mid-range, and budget chips for each. The company’s processors also power a number of budget tablets including Amazon’s Fire tablet family and Lenovo’s entry-level Android tablets. Now MediaTek wants in on the premium tablet […]

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PrimeMini Slim 2 is a fanless mini PC with Intel Core i5-10310U Comet Lake

The PrimeMini Slim 2 is small computer that measures about 8.2″ x 7.1″ x 1.5″ and features a fanless design. That means it has no moving parts to generate noise. And there are no vents, which means that the aluminum case is also dust…

The PrimeMini Slim 2 is small computer that measures about 8.2″ x 7.1″ x 1.5″ and features a fanless design. That means it has no moving parts to generate noise. And there are no vents, which means that the aluminum case is also dust and dirt resistant. It’s IP51 rated for dust and water resistance. […]

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Oneplus-Gründer: Nothing präsentiert True-Wireless-Kopfhörer mit ANC

Die Ear (1) von Nothing haben eine transparentes Ladeschale, eingebautes Noise Cancelling und sollen mit einer Akkuladung vier bis sechs Stunden durchhalten. (Kopfhörer, Audio/Video)

Die Ear (1) von Nothing haben eine transparentes Ladeschale, eingebautes Noise Cancelling und sollen mit einer Akkuladung vier bis sechs Stunden durchhalten. (Kopfhörer, Audio/Video)