Luke Larsen / Digital Trends I was as surprised as anyone when Apple killed off the 13-inch MacBook Pro in October 2023, but at the time, it was definitely a pleasant revelation rather than a nasty shock. Now, though? There’s something I wish Apple had done differently. Looking at Apple’s MacBook Pro lineup today, it’s … Read more
Sora Shimazaki / Pexels Modern laptops have gotten so capable that you can use almost any laptop for almost anything, with the best laptops often being held out for more specific and complex usage. But certain kinds of users prefer certain kinds of customizations when purchasing a new laptop. Coders and programmers don’t get as … Read more
PC and laptop sales began to sink in 2023, but it wasn’t for a lack of great new laptops to choose from. On the contrary – this was a strong year for new releases, exploring new designs, chips, technology, and form factors. Many of them ended up making our list of recommendations for the best … Read more
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2 MSRP $2,680.00 “The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2 has become less modern than it first appeared.” Pros Solid build quality Good productivity performance Relatively thin and light Good keyboard Attractive aesthetic Beautiful OLED display Lots of ports Cons Slippery palm rest Quirky touchpad Slow creativity performance Below-average battery life Display … Read more
I don’t often get to say this, but this has been a great year for Mac gaming. And I don’t just mean there have been a few positives here and there — I’d go as far as saying it’s been a transformative 12 months for games on Apple’s platform. Of course, things aren’t perfect, and … Read more
Luke Larsen / Digital Trends Ah, yes — the eternal question MacBook buyers have: Is it worth waiting? On the surface, it might seem like it. After all, we’re at the beginning of a new chip refresh cycle, with Apple launching the M3 in November. But if you’re looking at buying any of the available … Read more
Digital Trends I was delighted when I first heard that the M2 MacBook Pro 13-inch was being replaced by the M3 MacBook Pro 14-inch. Finally, an entry-level MacBook Pro that actually felt “pro,” thanks to the screen, ports, and premium design. But after considering it, I have to admit that even the M3 MacBook Pro … Read more
Luke Larsen / Digital Trends MacBook deals rarely involve discounts on the latest MacBooks, but Best Buy is breaking the mold by slashing $150 off the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch with M3 chip that only launched last month. The discount goes even bigger for My Best Buy members with a further $50 taken off. For … Read more
