realme is introducing its first high-performance slim notebook, the realme Book, as it enters the personal computer market. Just like it does with its mobile phones, the company wants to give consumers premium laptop devices at budget prices. But will realme be able to do this with the laptop category? I guess we will find out soon.
The Book has a 90% screen-to-body ratio with a resolution of up to 2160×1440 and bright screens at 400 nits. It sports a 14-inch IPS display with a 3:2 aspect ratio and a broad viewing angle. realme says it factors in an all-round screen in its design, giving creators what they want, more screen space to create. The Book is powered by an 11th generation Intel processor and Intel iris Xe graphics and supports up to 8GB+512Gb storage combination.
The notebook comes in a premium looking aluminum body and is lightweight at 14.9mm thin and 1.38kg. It notes the Book is thinner than the MacBook Air and Pro and lighter than the MacBook Pro. With its super-fast charger realme says you should get a 50% charge in just 30 minutes. It boasts of an extra-large touchpad and a backlight keyboard with three modes. It comes with Windows 10 that will be upgradable to Windows 11 for free when it launches. You also get Microsoft Office Home and Student with all features pre-installed and can go ahead to activate it and use it.
Everything about the Book from the launch event
In terms of pricing, the device will start at $749 for global markets. However, the Intel Core i3 with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage will retail at $632 or INR 46,999 in India. Whilst the Intel core i5 variant with 8GB RAM and 512GB storage will retail at $807 or INR 59,999. Devices are expected to start selling from the 30th of August.
In Africa, Kenya is the only official realme market at the moment. It is therefore expected that it will officially get launched in Kenya in the near future. Check out the full device specifications below.
realme Book 14″ laptop device Specifications
Dimensions
30.7 x 22.9 x 1.5cm, 15.5 mm thin
Weight
1.38 kg
OS
Windows 10 Home (free upgrade to Windows 11)
Display
14″ 2K full screen, IPS display, 2160 x 1440 UHD, 400 nits, 100% sRGB, 3:2
54Wh,65W Adapter, 65W PD Super-Fast Charge, up to 11 hours of usage
Audio
Stereo sound by DTS, Dual HARMAN audio speakers system
Port
i3 Version: USB-C 3.2 × 2 Gen 2, USB-A 3.1 Gen 1, 3.5mm Headphone and Microphone Jack i5 Version: Thunderbolt 4/ USB 4, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, USB-A 3.1 Gen 1, 3.5mm Headphone and Microphone Jack
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HP announces the Pavilion Aero 13 Laptop PC, here is everything you need to know about the new device. The Pavilion Aero is a 13.3-inch ultra-light laptop powered by an AMD Zen 3 core architecture mobile processor. It takes the premium look and feel of HP’s ENVY and Spectre devices and brings the design to the Pavilion.
HP says it weighs under 1 kg and is the lightest consumer laptop. It comes in a full magnesium-aluminium chassis with a 16:10 micro-edge display. The PC has a 90 percent screen-to-body ratio with 10 percent more viewing space than the 16:9 ratio. It also sports a four-sided narrow bezel on the 13.3-inch diagonal display.
The Aero 13 is an AMD exclusive and will have AMD Ryzen 5000 and 7000 series processors with AMD Radeon graphics. With 8 or 16 GB of onboard memory and 512 GB SSD storage. HP says the device will launch with Windows 10 but will be ready to upgrade to Windows 11 when it becomes available later this year. It has a superspeed USB C port that delivers a 10Gbps signalling rate. That can be used to transfer data, charge the device or as a DisplayPort.
HP Pavilion Aero 13 is expected to be available in July, retail prices start at $749. There will be four-color models to choose from, Pale Rose Gold, Warm Gold, Ceramic White, and Natural Silver.
Check out the full device specifications of the Pavilion Aero 13 below.
65/45 W smart AC power adapter, 3-cell, 43 Wh Li-ion polymer, 10.5 hours usage
Audio
Audio by B&O; Dual speakers; HP Audio Boost
Port
1 USB Type-C, 2 USB Type-A, 1 HDMI 2.0, 1 AC smart pin, 1 headphone/microphone combo, Micro SD
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MacBook Air M1 and MacBook Pro integrate Apple Silicon M1 processors, which may improve their battery life significantly. If you are using older MacBook versions and facing battery problems, then practicing these hacks may help you improve your MacBook’s battery health.
A little tweak in settings can extend your MacBook’s battery life, saving you from spending additional on buying a new battery. But let’s first discuss how you can check your MacBook’s battery health.
In addition, as for a student, typing “do my thesis” will also help you not to worry about your paper while improving MacBook’s battery life and, without any doubts, be more free while studying.
MacBook’s Battery Life Health Check Tips
Checking your battery health frequently could result in keeping track of the overall usage and optimizing it accordingly. Moreover, a consistent performance check will let you know when you need to replace your battery.
To perform a battery health check, go to the menu bar, click the battery icon, and select Battery Preferences. Select the Battery tab available on the left side of the window and click Battery Health. A window pops up to display the current state and the maximum capacity.
Regardless of Mac or Windows, keeping a consistent check on energy usage is vital to keep things aligned. Check your WindowServer CPU usage to ensure that it consumes less energy and RAM than the available capacity. Alternatively, go to the Energy Pane in the Activity Monitor and examine the overall energy use.
View Battery Consumption Limit
You can even check the battery consumption levels from the last 24 hours to 10 days. To view battery consumption history, go to the Apple menu, then System Preferences, and then click Usage History.
Select a usage period such as the Last 24 Hours or Last 10 Days. Take a look at Battery Level, Energy Usage, and Screen On Usage for a detailed overview of your battery consumption history.
Update your Mac with Latest Software
Apple usually releases macOS versions with some battery-related updates to keep it glitch-free. You should always keep your macOS up to date to circumvent similar issues. To check for updates from Apple, go to System Preferences, click Software Update, and then check if any updates are available. If yes, install them to ensure the optimal health of your Mac.
Enable Battery Health Management
This feature is not designed to save your Mac battery, but it can improve the overall lifespan of your battery. Since laptops or MacBook batteries, similar to all other rechargeable batteries, become less effective with time, reducing its peak capacity can expand its lifespan.
To enable the Battery Health Management option, go to System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and then click the Battery health management checkbox.
Enable Automatic Graphic Switching
Several MacBook Pro devices come with integrated or discrete Graphical Processing Units (GPU). Macs usually switch between these GPUs based on the complexity of the task at hand. Your MacBook typically relies on an integrated GPU for handling not-so-heavy operations.
While playing a game, your MacBook shifts to the dedicated GPU to give you a smooth user experience. Enabling the Automatic Graphic Switching feature will enable your MacBook to deliver the best performance and better battery life.
Disable Login Items From Auto Run
If you are using Cloud applications like Slack, Dropbox, Spotify, or OneDrive, they will run automatically whenever you start your MacBook. Though this is not a problem, the actual problem lies in the battery or resources that these apps are consuming on startup.
You can disable these apps from auto running through System Preferences. Go to Users & Groups, click Login Option, and then click the Login Items tab. Select the apps that you do not want to auto-run during login and press the – (minus) sign available in the lower section of the Users & Groups window.
Quit Unnecessary Applications or Programs
If you are using your MacBook for a long time, you must have accumulated unnecessary data. It’s common to save tons of data that we do not require ever. So dig into all your folders and remove the data that you do not need.
Moreover, while closing any app, when you hit the X mark, it does not close the application properly, leaving it active in the backend. To quit a running app in Mac, click Command + Q keys altogether.
Reduce Screen Motion on Mac to save battery life
Regardless of Mac or Windows operating system, controlling the visual effects will save your battery life and keep your system running for longer without charging. Keeping the visuals minimal will boost your battery performance to a great extent.
For example, you can reduce or control the movement of several elements to control battery consumption. Reducing screen movement on Mac will control the visuals while you open an app, switch from one app to another, or open/close Notification Center. Choose the Apple menu and go to System Preferences. Next, click Accessibility, select Display and then click Reduce Motion.
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Infinix introduced the INBook X1 series laptop when it announced it was now in the laptop business. Releasing three variants of the X1 series; the i7 powered INBook Pro, i5 powered INBook X1 and the i3 powered INBook X1. The company mentioned the devices will be coming to markets in Nigeria, Egypt and Indonesia in June this year, starting at $530. Here are details on what is now available in Nigeria.
Missed the announcement? Watch everything announced and said about the new devices. Including special features that work if you also own an Infinix mobile device. Check below for the variants and price in Nigeria. Click here to read the device specifications in full.
These are the Infinix INBOOK X1 retail prices in Nigeria: – i3 10th Gen 8GB RAM 256GB SSD – N267,700 – i5 10th Gen 8GB RAM 256GB SSD – N321,200 – i5 10th Gen 8GB RAM 512GB SSD – N335,700 – i7 10th Gen 16GB RAM 512GB SSD – N406,700
Interestingly the least model which is the i3 starts at N267,700, about $640 instead of the announced $530. I hear it might have something to do with the exchange rate. The core i3 256GB/8GB Starfall Gray colour variant is available on Jumia at the moment.
I haven’t received an X1 device yet so I think it will be ideal to let someone who does tell you about it. Join Olatunde Shobajo of Valor Reviews and watch the Infinix INBOOK X1 laptop device unboxing and review below.
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itel is now in the laptop business with the announcement of its first product, the Able 1 laptop. The company introduced the device at the online launch of itel P37. Where it also announced the itel TV, itel Earbud X, and T1 and the all-new itel Android TV.
Officially, the company says it comes in a 19.9mm slim body design. With three thousand milliamp battery which can give about six hours minimum usage. itel says the laptop is specially designed for automatic voltage adjustments between 100-240 volts. It is powered by a quad-core CPU and has one terabyte of hard disk space. Supports Bluetooth 4.2, has two USB 3.0 ports, one HDMI and a micro SD card reader port.
It seems the laptop is geared towards light office work and studies. There are plans for new models with more customized features. The retail price for the laptop is KSH 39,999 in Kenya and NGN 200,000 in Nigeria. You can order them online from Jumia Kenya and Nigeria online stores as they are currently on discount.
This is what the company says about the device.
itel is introducing its first Laptop product, ABLE 1. With its flagship laptop, itel seeks to address the three most important factors affecting personal computers; Processing Power, Battery Power, and Storage.
Also checkout the new itel Spirit 1 laptop.
We did a little digging around and believe these below are the device specifications of the new laptop. We are however reaching out to itel to confirm this and we will update you on any changes necessary.
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Update: Updated to include official device retail price and specifications.
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