When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. I got my grubby little hands on the first batch of Google's new laptop platform. Here are my impressions of the first five models from Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo, along with all the relevant prices and specs. You can read my impressions here -- long story short, it seems to be a platform made with phone-first users in mind. But if you've decided that you're interested and want to pick one up, you have a choice of five at the launch, from the biggest names in the laptop industry: Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo.

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Google's newest take on the laptop form factor makes sense for some users, but only if they use an Android phone for most of their digital life. How much time do you spend on your phone? Depending on a series of factors, there's a pretty decent chance that you use it more often than your laptop or desktop PC, especially if you take work out of the equation. If so, you're the kind of person for whom a Googlebook laptop makes sense. At least if that phone is Android.

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. This refurbished Lenovo 300e Chromebook has a touchscreen -- on sale for $79.99 (reg. Chrome OS runs light, so budget hardware from a few years back can still keep up with everyday browsing, docs, and streaming. This refurbished Lenovo 300e Chromebook pairs an 11.6-inch touchscreen with a Grade B refurb rating, and it's on sale for $79.99 (reg. Its Intel Celeron N3450 quad-core processor handles everyday tasks rather than heavy editing or processing.

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PCWorld highlights the Acer TravelMate P6 14 AI, a remarkably lightweight laptop at 2.2 pounds that promises up to 30 hours of battery life through advanced engineering. The device features Intel Core Ultra Series 3 Panther Lake processors, carbon fiber and magnesium-aluminum construction, plus multiple display options including 3K OLED touchscreen. Set for August launch, this laptop targets business travelers seeking exceptional portability without sacrificing performance or battery endurance. Historically, a travel laptop with long battery life meant more weight and thickness. That's not the case with Acer's TravelMate P6 14 AI, which somehow squeezes up to 30 hours of battery life inside a laptop weighing less than 2.2 pounds.

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I loved Board's unique blend of tabletop gaming, but my family gave it mixed reviews. Encourages everyone to play together at the table. Diverse launch titles show potential. Must be plugged in and includes a fairly short cable. This innovative mashup of digital and physical gaming worlds is a tabletop tablet designed to get family and friends playing together in the same room.

This premium gaming handheld loads up with features for power users, but Windows still holds it back from being the easy option. Performance is better than previous-generation handhelds. Detachable controllers are comfortable and improve usability. Windows on a handheld is still frustrating. Many companies have tried and failed to produce gaming handhelds that run Windows, and it's not hard to see the appeal.

Gear Computers Laptops Amazon just unleashed its Cyber Monday laptop deals and it's dropping prices on MacBooks, gaming PCs, and more Whether you need a basic everyday driver or a full-featured gaming PC, Amazon's Cyber Monday laptop can save you cash. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. A laptop is a big investment. Not only do they typically cost a lot of money, but you're committing a machine you'll stare at while you shop, do homework, remote work, game, and pretty much everything else in your online life. Amazon just dropped its Cyber Monday deals on laptops and these are some of the lowest prices we have seen all year.