Honor just unveiled the Magic5 Ultimate. At an event held in China the company introduced the Honor5 series and added this special edition for the local market.
Under the posh leather-bound exterior, the Magic5 Ultimate is actually a maxed-out 16/512GB Honor Magic5 Pro.
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate ships in Elegant Black or Burning Orange, both in vegan leather trim, with a premium Montblanc Bespoke leather case in the retail package. The Ultimate also features USB-C headphones in the package, unlike the other members of the series.
These niceties aside, the Magic5 Ultimate is...
The iPhone 15 series leaks are intensifying and the latest addition shows out the front glass panels for the upcoming phones. We get a closer look at the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max panels all of which boast the Dynamic Island pill-shaped cutout for the selfie cam and FaceID sensors. The Pro models have noticeably slimmer bezels compared to the regular iPhone 15 – which is likely reusing the panels from the 14Pro series.
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Based on the information circulating Chinese blogs, the panels for the Pro models get a new 2.5D arc edge...
Sony has one of the most comprehensive full-frame mirrorless lens line-ups available, so it’s always interesting to see how the company aims to build on its already impressive stable. One of its most recent additions is the Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G – a compact lens that offers a larger focal range than traditional standard 24-70mm zooms.
On paper, it’s a dream lens for enthusiast landscape, outdoor and travel photographers as well as video users, given its ultra–wide field of view. And although it’s not one of the best Sony lenses available, it’s likely to be a popular lens nonetheless, despite its unrealistically high cost in some regions.
There is a higher than normal price disparity across regions that favors those in the US. The 20-70mm costs $1,099.99, £1,400.00 and AU$1,999.00. It’s far from being an inexpensive G series lens wherever you live, so the big question is, can the 20-70mm justify its price tag through performance and image quality?
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The 20-70mm weighs just 17.3oz/488g, making it a comfortable lens to carry around all day. It is also compact at 99x79mm when set to 20mm, while the focal range and constant f/4 aperture make it a versatile option for a range of subjects.
One look tells you that this dust and moisture-resistant lens is not short of features, either. There is a focus switch, two customizable focus hold buttons, a de-clickable manual aperture ring and an Iris lock to hold the aperture in the A position for aperture control via the camera body.
On the inside, the 20-70mm is made up of 16 elements in 13 groups; two of these are advanced aspherical, one aspherical, three extra-low dispersion and one aspherical extra-low dispersion with a 9-blade aperture. The front element is fluorine coated, which is designed to repel dust and dirt while the filter thread size is 72mm. Autofocus is powered by two XD Linear Motors making it fast, reliable and reasonably quiet, although not silent. That said, it is quiet enough for discreet shooting if camera sounds are turned off.
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Autofocus is excellent overall and can’t be faulted, while the lens can actually focus closer to subjects than the advertised minimum focus distance of 30cm at 20mm and 25cm at 70mm. This is incredibly useful given the overall versatility of the lens and further extends its ability to be used to capture a wide range of subjects, as well as for shooting video.
Cost aside, the 20-70mm so far looks like a fantastic lens, and there is much to like about its image quality, too. It produces beautifully sharp images throughout the aperture range, even at f/4, with the sharpest region being f/8 to f/11. It certainly can’t be faulted in terms of its ability to render fine details.
Vignetting is strong at f/4, but this virtually disappears at f/5.6, while chromatic aberration is absent. So far, so good, but it’s not all good news because the lens suffers in terms of optical distortion when shooting in raw.
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At the time of writing, there are currently no lens profiles available for the lens in software such as Adobe Camera Raw and Lightroom, so lens corrections have to be applied manually to raw files. Once profiles are available it will make life much quicker and easier.
At the wide end of the focal range, the lens suffers from moustache distortion, which is virtually impossible to correct manually. Moustache distortion is where a lens has barrel distortion that turns upwards at the top edges of the frame and downwards at the bottom edges. Then, at the long end of the focal range, images suffer from pincushion distortion, although this is incredibly easy to fix manually.
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Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G lens corrected distortion at 70mm (Image credit: Future)
When shooting JPEGs, it pays to switch on in-camera lens corrections to eliminate these issues and get well-corrected images straight out of camera. And once software developers catch up, the lens profiles will likely have no problems correcting even the moustache distortion because it’s much easier for a computer algorithm to take care of this issue.
But you have to ask yourself, should a lens rely so heavily on software-based lens corrections when shooting raw and in-camera corrections when shooting JPEGS?
The Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G is undoubtedly a useful and versatile lens despite its shortcomings. And although it may not be up to the demands of professional photographers and videographers, it remains a tempting option for enthusiasts who aren’t concerned that lens corrections are software-based rather than being avoided by the optical construction of the lens.
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Should I buy the Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G lens?
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How I tested the Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G
The Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G was tested over several days with a focus on travel and the outdoors to be able to put the camera through its paces in situations it has been designed for. Photos were taken at different aperture settings and focal lengths to test handling, sharpness and distortion. Subjects covered also included static and moving subjects to test autofocus performance.
Most images were shot simply to see how the lens performed in different situations, while others were shot specifically for being able to compare the results. This provides the ability to test all aspects of the lens in a real-world environment closer to how photographers will use the lens themselves, rather than relying on statistics and lens charts.
With nearly 30 years of photographic experience and 15 years working as a photography journalist, I’ve covered almost every conceivable subject and used many of the cameras and lenses that have been released in that time. As a working photographer, I’m also aware of the factors that are most important to photographers and aim to test cameras and lenses in a way that reflects this.
The iQOO Z7 is arriving soon, the vivo brand revealed earlier this year. According to leaksters from China, the series will have a vanilla vivo iQOO Z7 with a Snapdragon 695 chipset and a second variant called vivo iQOO Z7x with a Snapdragon 782.
iQOO Z7 series teaser
The Z series is the midrange lineup of the iQOO brand. If the rumor is true and the basic iQOO Z7 really sticks to the Snapdragon 695, it would mean no improvement from the iQOO Z6, at least compared with the global unit.
The Snapdragon 782 slightly better than the Snapdragon 778G+, and in theory, the iQOO Z7x...
The LG CS – only available in the United Kingdom, Australia and France – is as generously specced as its LG OLED siblings (the LG C2 and LG G2 respectively) with all the same premium attributes which have allowed LG’s OLED offerings to stand out from the competition. Borrowing the frame design of 2021’s LG C1 and the panel of the LG B2, the most notable exception to the LG CS largely mimicking its sibling in the C2 is the absence of what LG calls the ‘brightness booster’, which means that the CS misses out on the C2’s OLED Evo technology and the 20% brightness boost that comes with it.
Featuring the same Alpha a9 Gen 5 processor as its stablemates, the LG CS achieves what it sets out to with dynamic picture depth, color accuracy and stunning contrast. Playing around with the various picture settings to find the right option is most advisable, as the default ‘energy saving’ setting ultimately won’t allow for the LG CS to really flex its muscles.
Fortunately, navigating to these settings and playing around with them to find the best fit for you is pretty simple, as the LG CS offers an intuitive user interface that is generally easy to use. Like with LG’s previous OLED releases, it has a Wii-inspired remote that’s used to control an on-screen pointer to open settings and launch apps. Those unfamiliar with this control method may initially be caught off guard by it, but you can switch off motion controls entirely if they bother you.
For such an exceptionally thin TV, the LG CS also manages to offer among some of the best native audio in the business. With the boost of AI Sound Pro and support for Dolby Atmos, the LG CS again mimics its LG C2 sibling in offering what it calls ‘virtual surround sound’, as the TV is capable of upscaling stereo content and outputting it into 7.1.2-channel sound.
All things considered, the quality of the LG CS’ audio can sneak up on you if you aren’t expecting the heights it manages to achieve. I’d even place it far above many TVs and even some of the more affordable soundbars, making the purchase of an additional soundbar to pair with the LG CS potentially unnecessary for all but the strictest audiophiles/cinephiles.
Gamers will also find plenty of welcome benefits, such as the CS OLED’s HDMI 2.1 support (4K at 120Hz), 1ms response time and variable refresh rates join built-in Nvidia GeForce Now to make the LG CS a clear contender for the title of best gaming TV.
The CS can experience some glare in bright rooms, but not to an extent that it becomes too great of a distraction. And ultimately the LG CS manages to represent excellent value for money even despite its reasonably high asking price. It isn’t cheap enough to be considered a true budget alternative to the LG C2, but does come in at a slightly lower asking price than the C2 with very few concessions. This allows the CS to stand out as a slightly more budget-friendly option for those eyeing off the OLED excellence that the top LG screens deliver.
The LG CS OLED combines the old and new in a unique Frankenstein's monster TV (Image credit: LG)
LG CS OLED TV Price and Availability
77-inch size unavailable in some regions
Cheaper than LG C2
Interestingly, the LG CS is only available presently in three regions – Australia, the United Kingdom, and France – with no indications that it will arrive in other regions such as the US.
Pricing for the LG CS comes in slightly lower than the LG C2, which is the TV that the CS is most similar to. Prices and size options are as follows:
55-inch: £1,499.99 / AU$2,776
65-inch: £1,999.99 / AU$3,776
The CS is also available in a 77-inch model in Australia, but does not appear to offer this size option in the UK, with Aussies looking at paying AU$5,876 to get their hands on the LG model in this bigger size.
LG CS OLED TV Design
Very thin build, heavy frame
4x HDMI 2.1, 3x USB, eARC, Optical out, LAN
Sturdy for peace of mind
The LG CS OLED is, much like its C2 sibling, stylishly thin but made to feel slightly sturdier by comparison with its reasonably heavy base that comes packaged as three separate, easily assembled components. Even as a gym junkie used to throwing heavy things around, one of the LG CS’ base components managed to catch me off guard with its weight, making setup undoubtedly a two-person job, even if a relatively straightforward one. The panel itself also isn’t especially light, as the net weight of the 65-inch CS without its stand is listed by LG as being 24kg, with the stand itself adding a further 8.6kg.
If the frame design of the CS OLED looks familiar it should – it uses the same exterior design as 2021’s LG C1 – which is no bad thing in our estimation. Thanks to its wonderfully narrow bezel, the screen of the LG CS doesn’t feel as if it wastes any of its inches, and it’s thin enough that it should look good when wall-mounted too..
The stand itself shares a similar level of sophistication, as the visible sloped, silver component of the CS stand largely manages to vanish into the bottom of the TV. Design-wise, this is an area where the LG CS has a slight leg up on the LG C2 by comparison, where the stand is a little bit more pronounced.
It can’t be overstated how thin the CS’ panel actually is. As a means of comparison, I stacked my iPhone 13 up against the panel and it was roughly half the iPhone’s depth. A thicker section housing the TV’s speakers and components juts out around two thirds of the way down the back of the panel, yet not so much as to appear unnecessarily bulky.
In terms of connectivity options, the LG CS essentially mimics the LG C2 with four HDMI 2.1 ports (including one with eARC), three USB ports, optical out and LAN support, and these are neatly housed to make cable organisation at the rear of the TV pleasantly straightforward.
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The remote is again something the CS appears to replicate from the C2, with the LG Magic Remote included essentially identical to the C2’s remote, apart from a renamed ‘Movies’ button which takes you to one of LG’s streaming channels. Having been accustomed to more boxy, square type remotes, I was immediately a fan of the magic remote’s curved edges and the feel in the hand, with my partner remarking that the remote had a “classic look”. Additional shortcuts on the remote include streamers Netflix, Prime Video and Disney Plus, as well as buttons for Google Assistant and Alexa, which activate the Magic Remote’s voice control capabilities.
LG CS OLED Smart TV and OS
webOS 22
Neat, simple to navigate interface
Once again, the LG CS emulates the LG C2 (and LG G2) in featuring the webOS 22 smart TV platform, and the operating system is just as impressive here as it is with the other TV offerings in LG’s 2022 lineup.
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The home screen of the CS is pleasantly neat and easy to navigate, whether you’re looking to find and click into your favourite streaming platforms or navigate to the inputs of the various devices you have hooked up to your TV. Aussies can discover local streaming favourites such as Stan, Binge and Kayo Sports instantly from the menu, while other usual suspects like Netflix, Apple TV Plus, Disney Plus, Prime Video and YouTube are all there also.
Like the C2, the aforementioned Magic Remote is designed for Wii-remote-style motion control, allowing users to browse the TV’s menus with an on-screen pointer. It’s a fast and direct way to launch apps from the TV’s home screen, though it’s worth noting that not all apps support the pointer, and being suddenly forced to use traditional controls can be somewhat jarring.
Scrolling down slightly further also provides a ‘Home Dashboard’ option, which gives you a chance to see all of your connected devices in one place and connect to other smart devices around your home if you choose to.
The LG CS OLED Home Dashboard is a hub for viewing all of your connected devices, including smart home devices (Image credit: Future)
I personally chose not to connect to my Echo device, just as a personal preference for keeping the two separate, but fully integrated smart home devotees will no doubt find plenty to like with the option to see all of their connected devices listed in the one place for simple navigation.
Unfortunately, webOS 22 does appear to have an annoying kink with its Wi-Fi connection, as in my experience I had to reconnect the LG CS each and every time I turned on the TV. The solution is a relatively easy one and the TV does remember your connection to not have to ask for the password each time, but it can get frustrating when you’re hoping to jump straight into a particular app only to be told you’re not online.
The LG CS also offers pre-installed access to Nvidia GeForce Now, the cloud-based video game streaming platform, and this can also be easily discovered via the LG CS menu. Having this as an option out of the box is quite a nifty addition, and I really loved having access to my Steam library seamlessly through the TV without having to go through the process of connecting my gaming laptop to an HDMI port. Taking into consideration the TV’s game support elsewhere, this goes a long way to helping the LG CS feel like a competent gaming monitor – although you’ll have to ensure you invest in a compatible Bluetooth gamepad to take advantage of the Nvidia GeForce Now support and get playing.
LG CS OLED Picture Quality
Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
Excellent color accuracy and contrast
No brightness booster
Without a doubt, the LG CS OLED looks like an LG OLED TV, which is to say that it delivers a genuinely impressive and stunning display that manages to stand out even when compared to OLED screens from other big-name brands. However, the panel here is a little ‘something borrowed’ in its approach, given that the LG CS adopts the same panel found in the LG B2, which is a slight disappointment when compared to the likes of the LG C2.
The display is inarguably the key area where the CS OLED differs from the LG C2, as the former does not include the same Brightness Booster feature which can be found in the latter. This amounts to the TV’s brightness levels topping out at a luminance roughly 20% lower than the C2’s OLED Evo technology can achieve. Where this is most noticeable is when viewing the display of the LG CS in well-lit, bright rooms, as the panel is prone to some glare. Generally it isn’t so prominent as to be distracting, but if you’re looking to get especially gothic with what you’re watching it’s something to be aware of.
In all other areas, the CS offers the same sublime display quality as that of the C2 – matching its 3840 x 2160 resolution, 10-bit color bit depth and wide color gamut – which means premium contrast, rich blacks and dynamic colors even if not quite at the levels achieved by the C2.
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As mentioned earlier, getting the most out of the LG CS does require some playing around with the various picture modes on offer to find the one that best suits your needs and the environment you’re watching it in. There are up to 20 different picture modes to choose from so there’s no doubt a perfect fit for everyone to be found, including the likes of a Standard Mode on top of others such as Cinema Mode, Filmmaker Mode, Vivid, Game Optimizer and ISF Expert settings for Bright and Dark rooms, respectively. Interestingly, there is also the option of a Cricket picture mode, which is presumably for avid watchers of the bat and ball sport – but I couldn’t willingly subject myself to the torture of watching a match to confirm what kind of difference this might actually make. As this is LG shorthand for the sports picture mode, however, I did put it to the test with one of my other favorite ball sports and sadly it would be hard to recommend this mode for anyone. Gone was the lush green of the sports ground’s grass, replaced instead by a neon green and general overexposure effect to the picture.
As a massive horror nerd, the most obvious test for me to put the LG CS through was one of my genre favourites, and I landed on the criminally underrated As Above, So Below (via the webOS Netflix app) to really put the CS’ display through its paces. The first thing to notice is how big the picture is, as the narrow bezel of the LG CS really does allow for full use of the TV’s panel. As I was watching a film with a lot of dark scenes in the middle of the day, I decided it would be best to adjust the picture mode to the ISF Bright Room setting, and this really was effective in not only minimising the glare but also showcasing the depths of the display’s blacks and allow for even finer details to stand out in contrast.
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However, with As Above, So Below incorporating many found footage horror tropes (including shaky camera), I wondered if the viewing experience might not be even better with the Game Optimizer picture setting. This did allow for the intrusion of slightly more glare, but demonstrated a superior stability in replicating the colors despite the constant shuddering of the camera.
One slight disappointment of note with the CS OLED’s picture is its abilities with Dolby Vision, which appeared quite hazy to my eyes. It doesn’t quite make Dolby Vision content entirely unwatchable, but I expected more vibrant colors than I was getting.
Elsewhere, the CS OLED also carries on the gaming features found with the LG C2, including the same 4K resolution and 120fps capabilities, along with a 1ms response time, and gaming non-negotiables in variable refresh rates and auto-low latency mode. Other welcome bonuses include Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium compatibility. Pairing it with my PS5, I can comfortably say I noticed a difference in how well the CS managed to match the PS5’s graphical output and help elevate the experience of gaming with it to make it feel every bit as ‘next-gen’ as it should with the latest PlayStation console.
It is mildly disappointing that the LG CS (as with the LG G2) does not offer HDR10+ support at its price, and we experienced some light blooming on occasion, which demands some more playing around with picture mode settings to not suffer grainy upscaling. Fortunately, the ease of navigating the CS’ menu makes adjusting these settings as needed straightforward if you’re hoping to get the best out of your picture.
LG CS OLED Audio Performance
Upmixes 2 channel audio into 7.1.2
Dolby Atmos support
Sound mode options
For a TV as thin as this, the quality of the audio from the LG CS – which outputs at 40W – is nothing short of exceptional, and even manages to exceed the quality that some dedicated soundbars can offer. So much so that the Dolby Atmos Surround Sound can genuinely creep up and surprise you if you aren’t expecting it, as it does manage to achieve sound height and width beyond the confines of the screen.
The LG CS offers impressive native sound with a reach far beyond the confines of its screen (Image credit: LG)
Surprisingly, even voices manage to stand out clearly, with more bassy tones sounding as though coming from beside you. Watching the recent Netflix release We Have A Ghost, for example, the particularly bassy, deep voice of actor Anthony Mackie was able to sound almost as if coming from directly beside me thanks to the elevation granted to it by the CS’ Dolby Atmos support and the intuitive AI Sound Pro.
AI Sound Pro uses the power of the Alpha a9 Gen 5 processor to scale sound up to 7.1.2 and further incorporate spatial recognition in order to finetune the CS’ sound to your environment. If this doesn’t suit, though, the LG CS OLED also offers a number of different sound modes to assist to help you find the right fit, with Clear Voice Pro one such option for content with especially difficult-to-hear dialogue. Other modes on offer include a Standard mode, as well as Cinema, Cricket (Sports), Music, Game Optimizer and the aforementioned AI Sound Pro.
The audio isn’t without its limitations, though. At higher volumes it can sound a little bit tinny, and content with a more detailed soundtrack can lose some fidelity. This isn’t surprising though, as a TV’s native audio is always going to struggle with achieving the kind of heights that the best soundbars can offer. Still, the quality of the native audio offered by the LG CS is well beyond expectations and emulates the LG C2 once more in offering some of the best native audio of any TV money can buy.
The LG CS OLED TV is a quality TV which lives up to the LG OLED excellence, even if not to the same extents as its siblings in the LG C2 and G2 respectively (Image credit: LG)
Welcome to Week 9's recap! This week's headlines were dominated by the MWC 2023 - the industry's largest event took place this week and had its busiest edition in several years.
Honor announced its Magic5 series as well as the global rollout of the Magic Vs foldable. Meanwhile Xiaomi brought its 13 and 13 Pro flagships to international markets and unveiled the 13 lite.
Tecno confirmed its lofty ambitions and followed the high-profile cameraphone Phantom X2 Pro with the Phantom V Fold. TCL announced a bunch of new devices targeting the lower segments, while Nokia announced the first...
After a one-week hiatus when yours truly was busy roaming Barcelona and covering the latest announcements at MWC 2023 our trending chart is back. And the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra's reign is interrupted by the Xiaomi 13 Pro, which took advantage of its global debut and shot to the top.
Samsung's flagship is still a close second though, so we might see a reverse next week. In the next two spots we have the vanilla counterparts of the top 2 - Xiaomi 13 is third, while the Galaxy S23 is fourth.
Galaxy A53 comes in fifth, while the 13 Lite is six, continuing the Samsung-Xiaomi pattern....
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is certainly not your average laptop. This massive mobile workstation is not designed for quick runs to the coffee shop or virtual meetings (although it is more than capable of doing this) but for much more. The ThinkPad P16 was created as a high-end workstation that can fit in a lap or on a table, but also be semi-portable while ripping through whatever tests you throw at it.
Unboxing
Unboxing this laptop was fairly similar compared to other laptops outside of one main factor - weight. The ThinkPad P16 weighs 6.5 lbs / 2.95 kg and is 1.2 inches thick, making it almost 2.5x the weight of a MacBook Air M1, our primary workhorse for hardware reviews at TechRadar Pro. Other than the laptop, the box included a relatively large charging brick for the computer, and some essential documentation.
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First Impressions
Once we booted up the ThinkPad P16, we were astonished at how snappy it was. Everything started quickly, even navigating through settings to connect to WiFi, download updates, and install benchmark software. As mentioned, this laptop's sheer weight and size is obvious, but we understand that this laptop is not designed to be one that you take for a quick run to the coffee shop or to surf from the couch.
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Design and Build Quality
Along with its large size, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is also a powerhouse under the hood. The casing is sturdy and feels durable, though a lighter shade than the standard matte black we have seen in other ThinkPad models.
There is a full-size keyboard with a full numeric keypad on the right. Further, we noticed a TrackPoint mini joystick, a trackpad, and three physical mouse buttons above the trackpad. There are ports on the laptop's right, left, and backside, facing away from the user. The left side has a USB-A Port, a USB-C port, a headphone jack, and a nano-sim card slot. The right side houses an SD Card reader, an optional smart card reader, and a USB-A port. The back of the laptop has two Thunderbolt ports, an HDMI port, and a power port.
The keyboard is incredibly comfortable to type on for long writing sessions, and the multiple pointing tool options make interacting with this computer a breeze. Having used it for a week to test, we could comfortably use this laptop for an entire day of work without feeling like we wanted to reach for something else.
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In Use
Every time we booted up the ThinkPad P16, we were astonished at its power. Obviously, for spreadsheets, emails, and basic uses, the P16 is absolute overkill. However, this portable workstation can show its true strength for more complex creative or design projects and workflows.
During our PCMark testing, the P16 scored 7651 on the extended test, meaning that compared to other portable workstations, it stacks up well - not the absolute fastest, but it is close. While pushing the laptop during benchmark testing, the internal fans kept the laptop relatively cool. And, while we won't frequently have this on our lap, it is good to know that if we want to, we can without cooking our legs.
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The focus of this laptop is the raw power under the hood. However, another massive asset to the ThinkPad P16p is the amount of security built into every aspect of the computer. We can sign in with Windows Hello using the integrated fingerprint scanner, facial recognition, or smart card reader.
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Looking at this laptop's physical aspects, we were struck by the beautiful matte finish. Upon opening and booting up the computer, we were impressed with the display's brightness, and even during the middle of the day, we could easily see every area on our screen. The keyboard made typing easy and comfortable, even for extended periods, and we also loved how easy the trackpad was to use. We're not used to having three trackpad buttons, though it can benefit specific applications and use cases. The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 also has a TrackPoint in the middle of the keyboard for more input options.
For those looking for even more power, the compartment adding and swapping RAM is easy to access on the laptop's underside. Additionally, Lenovo has integrated several performance modes to fine-tune how the computer will direct its power. These performance mode ranges can extend the battery life at the cost of some power or boost the power by using extra power and more.
Final Verdict
This impressive portable workstation can power through nearly any task thrown at it. The P16 was on or near the top in every test we ran, and while it may not be the laptop you grab for a quick meeting at a coffee shop, it can be the one you grab to knock out intense creative tasks, 3D modeling, and the like.
Looking for a desk as impressive as this workstation? Check out our best standing desks
There’s little left in the way of mystery surrounding the Galaxy A54. A few days ago, the phone was featured in yet another massive leak complete with specs and detailed renders. And as far as we know, we don’t even have to wait that long for it to become official as well, with an alleged March 15 announcement date, alongside the Galaxy A34.
Samsung Galaxy A54 Smart View Wallet Case
In the meantime, Samsung Madecodia apparently decided to hop onto the leaks train, revealing an official case for the Galaxy A54. It is called the “Smart View Wallet Case,” and as the name...
Introduction
Ever since Apple launched its AirPods back in 2016, the competition has picked up the pace and is now offering an incredible range of TWS earphones with ever expanding feature set and at lower and lower prices. Xiaomi takes another shot this year with its Buds 4 Pro earphones, which are more focused on the former than the later.
In fact, they come pretty close to the AirPods Pro and ask more than competitors such as OnePlus' Buds Pro 2 or even Samsung's Galaxy Buds2 Pro. At €250, Xiaomi's Buds set themselves a pretty ambitious target. They have all the bells and...
