Buyer’s Guide

If you’re searching for a reliable laptop that won’t break the bank, take a look at this Dell Latitude model, which is currently on sale at B&H for just $699 (it was $1,099). Yes, this powerfully configured productivity laptop is now a whopping $400 discount! What’s inside the engine? This Latitude 5455, which comes pre-installed with Windows 11 Pro, is a Copilot+ PC that can utilize all the most cutting-edge AI technologies in Windows 11 and beyond because it is…

Since an RTX 4050 desktop card never appeared, we assumed that this generation would be no exception to Nvidia’s somewhat unexpected revelation of the GeForce RTX 5050 desktop graphics card. However, here it is: Since the 2022 Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050, Nvidia’s most reasonably priced graphics card is the RTX 5050, which retails for $249. Zotac’s Gaming GeForce RTX 5050 Solo, a snubnose variant of the card that we tested, has a respectable amount of power for the price, but…

Are you looking for a 32-inch smart TV with high-quality images? Or a 32-inch OLED screen that allows you to play games on the net and watch Netflix even while your computer is off? The Samsung Smart Monitor M9 could be the answer for you. For better or worse, this smart monitor runs Samsung’s Tizen operating system and has all the features and capabilities you would anticipate from a Samsung television. Specs and Features Although a little lacking, the Samsung…

When you search for a portable monitor on Amazon, you may be inundated with options from unknown brands. That could point you in the direction of a somewhat more recognizable name, such as Viewsonic, which has been in the industry for many years. While there are benefits to going with a more well-known brand, such as greater USB-C connectivity and an intuitive menu system, the VA1655’s image quality isn’t particularly noteworthy. Specs and Features The Viewsonic VA1655 shares the same…

Although the specs may not immediately reveal it, the AW2525HM is an entry-level monitor in Alienware’s 2025 monitor series. With a maximum refresh rate of 320 Hz and 1080p resolution, this 25-inch monitor is officially compatible with AMD FreeSync Premium and Nvidia G-Sync. It only costs $250 at retail, though. Specs and Features The Alienware AW2525HM is just a conventional IPS-LCD monitor, similar to the thousands that have been marketed over the last 20 years. It combines an edge-lit LCD…

When you push a button on the keyboard, the Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable, a 14-inch laptop, unfolds into a large 16.7-inch display. Lenovo is pleased to announce that this is the world’s first rollable laptop. At the touch of a button, you can access the vast amount of additional screen space that is built into your laptop. I’m amazed at how awesome this is: Lenovo has taken a device that would often be seen as a CES tech…

Are you looking to spend less than $200 on a laptop? If so, you’re going to have a difficult time. Extremely low-cost laptops frequently have poor screens, sluggish performance, and dubious construction. The Asus Chromebook CX15 avoids the other issues, but not the first one (performance). For the cost of dinner, drinks, and a movie, it’s a reasonable option if you want a simple laptop. Specs and features The specifications of the Asus Chromebook CX15 are as basic as those…

With an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU, an Nvidia RTX 5070 GPU, and a bright, lovely, and fluid display, the Alienware 16X Aurora is a 16-inch gaming laptop. For these specifications, $1,999 is a reasonable price. Alienware is offering true value with the Aurora 16X. These days, Alienware is more than simply a luxury brand. Specification An Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU powers the 16-inch Alienware 16X Aurora gaming laptop. Similar to Lunar Lake and some Meteor Lake…

Although several suppliers offer ready-to-play, pre-populated external SSDs, these devices are typically either extremely fast and costly, or extremely inexpensive and only appropriate for light-duty data transfer. Although not particularly inexpensive, drive-less enclosures, like the IP-rated Asus TUF Gaming A2 reviewed here, let you take advantage of faster SSD technologies at a lower cost. What features does the TUF Gaming A2 have? Hex screws are common in my guitar hardware, so I’m used to them. However, I didn’t anticipate seeing…

Consumers appear to enjoy NexiGo’s HelloCam, a good 1080p webcam that supports Windows Hello. I’m not as impressed because in certain cases, some of the most notable features caused issues. There are two NexiGo HelloCams available online: the HelloCam Pro and the regular HelloCam, which is reviewed here. At the time of publication, the Pro costs roughly $85 and has 60Hz frame rates along with a few other minor enhancements. (I enjoy the smooth streaming that a 60Hz camera offers,…