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2026 Dell XPS 13 on a table
Haptic vs. Mechanical trackpads: I put them both through a gauntlet, and one almost made me throw my laptop into the sun

By Sanuj Bhatia Published

Why do $1,000+ laptops still have trackpad tech from the 90s? I put the mechanical trackpad up against the haptic trackpad in some very "scientific" tests, and honestly it should be killed now.

Laptops
Apple products
Apple's Back to School sale is mysteriously missing right now — and I think I know why students are getting ghosted

By Jeff Parsons Published

Apple's Back to School promotion is a great time for students to upgrade their gear, especially with price hikes beginning to bite.

MacBooks
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple's response to RAMageddon could be to utilize Chinese RAM — but it won't mean lower prices for you

By Tom Pritchard Published

Apple may be working with Chinese RAM-makers to alleviate the pressures of RAMageddon, but this won't see iPhone and Mac prices drop overnight.

iPhones
Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus review unit on a desk
These are the 3 best Chromebooks for kids we tested for homework, learning and fun

By Darragh Murphy Last updated

The best Chromebooks for kids are as basic or as super-powered as you need, and we've got great picks at a wide variety of prices.

Chromebooks
Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026)
I can't believe an RTX 5080 gaming laptop just lasted 14 hours on the battery: My full Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 review

By Madeline Ricchiuto Last updated

Recommended

64GB of RAM? In this economy!?

Gaming Laptops
Lenovo Chromebook Plus 15I TN10
This $579 Lenovo Chromebook gets so much right — but fails where it counts

By Sean Riley Published

The Lenovo Chromebook Plus 15I TN10 delivers some standout features, but at nearly $600 it needs better battery life and performance.

Chromebooks
MacBook Pro M5
Forget MacBook Pro M6 — completely redesigned MacBook Pro M7 just tipped for early next year

By Jason England Last updated

Apple is reportedly launching a 14-inch M6 MacBook Pro later this year, but with a redesigned M7 MacBook Pro rumored for release mere months after, here is why you should wait.

MacBooks
An engineering student carries a laptop controlling a rover in the Mars Rover Challenge. A graphic with 'Tom's Guide Have Your Say' is overlaid
Engineering students: What advice do you wish you'd been given when choosing a laptop for your studies?

By Ella Taylor Published

What aspects are most important in a laptop for your engineering studies? Let us know and your comments may be featured in our updated guide

Laptops
A photo of the MacBook Neo on a desk, with a 'Tom's Guide Readers Say' graphic overlaid
'For the first time since 1984 when I bought my first Mac, I am thinking about bailing on Apple' — customers weigh in on Apple's eye-watering price hikes

By Ella Taylor Published

With some Apple devices becoming $1,300 more expensive overnight, Tom's Guide readers weren't shy in expressing their feelings.

MacBooks
MacBook Neo on a desk
MacBook Neo at $699 — is it still worthwhile, or should you get the new XPS 13 instead?

By Tony Polanco Published

Here, we ask whether the MacBook Neo is still worth it at $699. We detail what you still get for that price and discuss alternatives you might want to consider.

MacBooks
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