Convertible laptops

Framework’s laptop may be modular and self-repairable, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be refreshed to keep up with new processors. The company held an event today to introduce several new configurations for the device, including the ability to upgrade to the latest generation of Intel Core processor. Framework is also finally adding AMD Ryzen chips to its offerings. And for folks wondering what to do with their old mainboards if they want to upgrade to one of these new ones, the company has teamed up with Cooler Master on…

Photo: Rachael Phillips / GizmodoThe HP Envy 16 is a laptop aimed at creators who want a more affordable alternative to other premium models. While this laptop may seem like just another workhorse offering from HP, it’s actually a machine you can have a little fun with. With a stunning 16-inch, 16:10 4K display with touch capabilities, high power 12th Gen Intel H-series CPUs, a discrete RTX GPU option, up to 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and up to two terabytes of storage space, there is very little this laptop won’t be able to…

Photo: Chris Coke / GizmodoNotebooks capable of transforming into tablets have been a staple of the business world for years, but HP’s Dragonfly Folio G3 brings a unique twist to the classic 2-in-1 productivity PC. Designed with business professionals in mind, it offers a stylish leather-trimmed look, security-enhanced (and IT-compliant) features, and a fresh take on the pull-forward design that feels more robust than any implementation we’ve seen so far. Solid performance and an all-day battery round out this impressive…

Photo: Shubham Agarwal / GizmodoI would describe the Asus Zenbook 17 Fold as the ideal ambassador for the folding laptop. It’s far from perfect, nor does its Taiwanese PC maker expect to sell it in droves, given its astronomical $3500 price tag. But after a month with it, the Zenbook 17 has convinced me on what many only a couple of years ago believed was just a gimmick—that the future of computing will be shaped by foldable screens. Sooner than later, we’ll be able to carry around what’s practically an all-in-one PC,…

Photo: OlegRi (Shutterstock)Since tablets are more powerful than ever, you might wonder if you even need a laptop. But for all the tablet market offers in convenience, laptops outdo them in power and potential. As full-fledged computers, there’s all sorts of things they can do that your tablet can’t dream of.It can be hard to tell the best laptops apart from each other, though. Let’s help with that by walking through which product is best for you.Best Overall Laptop — MacBook Air with M2Photo: Michelle…

Photo: Mark Knapp / GizmodoDell’s back with the latest iteration to its XPS 13 line. While Dell also introduced a radically new design this year with the XPS 13 Plus, it’s also offering a tamer redesign to the line up with its new non-”Plus” XPS 13 models. These are the base of the family, and they’ve got the configurations and features to fit that role. The snazzier displays, more powerful internals, and features like dedicated graphics are reserved for different XPS models further up the product stack. What you get from…

Photo: Mark Knapp / GizmodoFor years, Dell’s XPS line has presented some of the most compelling thin-and-light laptops on the market. While these machines always came at the higher end of the price spectrum for their category, they offered exceptional design and build quality. The new Dell XPS 13 Plus takes design to another level with a largely reimagined aesthetic that makes it one of the more eye-catching laptops out there, if not the most practical. While the Dell XPS 13 Plus goes for performance and style in equal…

Dell XPS 13 2022Image: DellDell is launching a new version of its renowned XPS 13 with the latest Intel chips, but the tweaks it made to the design and internals are the real highlights.First, let’s talk colors. Along with an edge-to-edge screen, the signature design element of past XPS 13 models was a two-tone silver lid with a black carbon-fiber interior (or Frost White with Arctic White). With this latest release, Dell is transitioning into a new era for XPS, one in which the laptop comes in two monochrome hues: Sky…