07 Aug
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Level Lock Review: A Continuation of Smart Meeting Beauty

Level Lock (2021) inside the key housing on the door.

Level Lock Review: A sequel to Smart meets stylish

RRP $ 249.00

“Your neighbors won't know. The Level Lock looks something like a standard lock. "

advantages

  • Gorgeous aesthetics

  • easy installation

  • Cheaper in levels lineup

disadvantage

  • Geofencing settings cannot be adjusted

I just don't like Level's smart locks, I absolutely love them. Why do you ask this? Well, that's mainly because they don't follow the traditional smart-lock design, which tends to have huge cases over the latch and an obvious keyboard on the outside. Quite simply, the intelligent locks from Level look like conventional locks. It would be difficult for you to even tell the difference.

The Level Lock is the company's latest offering that follows the same principles as its siblings. Some people might be confused by the differences within the current offerings, but the Level Lock is in the middle of the lineup at $ 249 – complimenting the hotel key-like Level Lock Touch Edition for $ 329 and the original Level Bolt for the Price of $ 199. Of course, having tested the previous locks, I have high expectations for the latest level lock.

installation

After installing two previous level smartlocks this was a breeze and it took me no more than seven minutes to install. The Level Lock consists of three main components: striking plate, motor and lock cylinder housing. It's a pretty straightforward process, and for the average person, it shouldn't take more than 15 minutes to install from start to finish.

Box with contents of Level Lock (2021).

Unlike Level Bolt's original smart lock, which essentially turned your existing lock into a smart one, the Level Lock is an all-in-one complete solution that replaces your existing bolt. This means that you will need to carry a new set of physical keys with you, unlike the one you have been using before. This is basically the biggest differentiator between the two smart locks. Conversely, the Level Lock Touch Edition is similar to the Level Lock, but adds NFC-based key cards as an alternative form of unlocking.

design

As always, Level does a wonderful job with their designs and this latest one doesn't change the recipe. Level claims it's the smallest Smart Lock ever, but honestly, it's not that different from the Touch Edition.

From the outside, I still love that it looks like a normal lock that you can find on every door. It doesn't attract the same amount of attention as other smart locks with fancy fingerprint sensors or bulky outdoor keyboards, which is a way to deter potential hackers.

Level Lock (2021) in locked position.

There really isn't anyone out there designing smart locks that keep the look and decor of your existing lock. Hence, it is difficult to find fault with a design that is elegant, beautiful and contemporary. Level offers it in four versions: satin nickel, satin chrome, polished brass and matt black, to match any decor.

software

To complete the setup, you need to connect the Level Lock to your home's Wi-Fi network using the Level app, which is available for iOS and Android. I know the app quite well as I've been using the Level Lock Touch Edition for 8 months.

I still love the fact that it looks like a regular lock that you can find on every door.

Much like the design of the lock, the app itself follows the same simple and straightforward approach. From the app's main screen, I can unlock the lock, set up passes to grant temporary access, and change some of its settings – e.g. do it myself.

perfomance

Functionally, the Level Lock works exactly like the other Smart Locks in Levels lineup. While you can access the lock using the mobile apps, I really appreciate that the Level Lock still has an automatic unlock feature when I get near the door with my phone in my pocket. It's able to do this because it sets up a geofence around my location. When exiting, you can choose how long the self-locking will take after opening.

The only persistent problem that I hope will eventually be resolved is the example of having to re-enter my apartment because I forgot something while walking out the door. Since I've set the Level Lock to automatically lock after a minute, it knows I haven't left the geofenced area – so the lock doesn't unlock automatically when I approach the door. I just wish there was a way to customize this, but it isn't there yet.

Side profile view with Level Lock (2021).

Otherwise, the Level Lock offers all the comfort you could want from a Smart Lock. It comes in handy when I come back from a store with both hands carrying groceries or packages so I don't have to hunt for keys. It just starts to unlock automatically when I'm about 10 feet away. The best part is that the mechanism is smooth and fluid – so the bolt is locked correctly every time.

Battery life

Just like Level's other Smart Locks, the Level Lock is powered by a single CR2 battery that is included. Unfortunately, the app doesn't give you a percentage, so it's impossible to measure its performance at this point. Instead, the app only indicates that it is in a "healthy" status.

CR2 battery installation for Level Lock (2021).

On its landing page, Level claims that the battery life is more than a year, but I'm a little skeptical as the Level Lock Touch edition had to be replaced after 9 months. Even so, I still think it's commendable to achieve more than six months.

Our opinion

If you want to use the fancy touch unlock features of the Level Lock Touch Edition, then the new Level Lock will meet all your needs. It's still one of the best-designed smart locks out there, accompanied by all of the smarts you'd expect from a modern smart lock – like automatic unlocking, voice control (works great with HomeKit), and temporary guest badges.

Considering this is $ 80 less than the touch-enabled version, this level lock will save you money while still delivering great features with a modern design that few can match.

Is there a better alternative?

Yes, it's still expensive, which is why affordable smart locks like the Wyze Lock are great alternatives. You pay less for similar features, but the design follows traditional smart locks.

At the other end of the spectrum, some people will appreciate the more-is-better approach. Smart locks like the Eufy Security Smart Lock Touch, Lockly Duo and Kwikset Halo Touch all have fingerprint sensors as another way to unlock them. These fingerprint sensor locks come in handy when you forget to bring your smartphone.

How long it will take?

The Level Lock feels well constructed and consists mainly of metal components. Level states that it uses a patent-pending, six-stage stainless steel gearbox to withstand almost all conditions. There is a two-year limited warranty in case of failure, which is generous as most others offer a one-year warranty.

Should you buy it?

You bet! Level has three options to choose from, but for those looking for a brand new lock to swap out everything they have now, the Level Lock is an excellent choice that doesn't have the clunky looks or controls that I get with Standard -Smart see locks. It eliminates the extra baggage by cutting off the fat.

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07 Aug
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Sleep is the Body’s Most Powerful Recovery Tool

Almost half of the population walk around like caffeine-addicted zombies with brain fog from poor sleep.

Sleep is fascinating. We all know it's good for us and most of us would like to get more, but research shows that 43.2% of adults are sleep deprived.

That's nearly half of the population walking around like caffeine-addicted zombies with brain fog from poor sleep.

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07 Aug
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S Review: No 5G, No Deal

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S is held in one hand.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S review: no 5G means no deal

"The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S is temptingly cheap and offers the basics, but for a little more money you can buy a phone that will last longer."

advantages

  • Long battery life

  • Durable construction

disadvantage

  • No 5G for future security

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S is a good smartphone, but it also shows how important it is to pay attention to durability when making a purchase decision, regardless of the price. While it's strong value when it is discounted, as it was at the time of this review, you can get a better, more durable 5G phone at full price for not much more money.

5G might not be for you today, but maybe tomorrow and you will have to upgrade from the Redmi Note 10S to get it. I spent some time on the phone to see if it was worth taking the risk.

design

The Redmi Note 10S has a plastic frame and a plastic back with gorilla glass above the screen, as well as an IP53 protection class against splash water and dust. The 6.43-inch AMOLED screen is flat, while the back is slightly curved, and the whole thing weighs 178 grams and is 8.3 mm thick. There's a fingerprint scanner in the power button on the side of the phone, a 3.5mm headphone jack on the bottom, and four cameras in the module on the back.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S seen from behind.Andy Boxall / Digital Trends

It's not a remarkable looking smartphone, but it's far from unattractive, with a few standout design details that I really like, like the use of clear plastic for the camera module that makes it appear slimmer. The plastic body offers grip and lightness and is comfortable to hold for long periods of time, but it gets covered in messy fingerprints – on the front and back – and the back plate has an awkward curve when pressed.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S seen from the front.Andy Boxall / Digital Trends

This is why the Redmi Note 10S is so price sensitive. It's obviously not a premium smartphone, but it's pretty close to being a little on the cheap. Nobody really wants to pay a lot for a phone that sounds hollow when tapped, and the Redmi Note 10S does. It's an inexpensive smartphone on a budget, but that doesn't matter if you can grab one for a low price.

camera

The main camera has 64 megapixels and an aperture of f / 1.8 as well as phase detection autofocus and is in addition to an 8 MP, 1: 2.2 wide-angle camera and a 2 MP depth and 2 MP macro camera . It's not bad. In good outdoor conditions, it will take well-balanced photos with a nice pop of color, provided you are careful with the “AI” mode. Sometimes it can really improve an image, but in other situations it can cumbersome color, add contrast, and manipulate the image so that it doesn't look natural. It is a game of chance that you unfortunately get.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S camera module.Andy Boxall / Digital Trends

In more difficult lighting conditions, the camera's white balance suffers and storm clouds turn blue rather than gray or black. Outdoor shots lose visual tension and detail even in poor ambient light. Portrait mode is effective and edge detection is good. The selfie camera has an active beautification by default that brightens and smoothes your skin, but it can be easily turned off.

If you get the Redmi Note 10S at the right price, the camera won't disappoint, but just spend a little more and you can get phones with much better cameras.

perfomance

Xiaomi chose MediaTek as a partner for the Redmi Note 10S, but didn't opt ​​for a Dimensity chip to add 5G. Instead, the phone uses a MediaTek Helio G95 octa-core chip with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM. My test model has 6 GB of RAM. Using the phone for general purposes like Twitter and Instagram, web browsing, some YouTube, and casual gaming is fine and won't get hot or slow.

The game is played on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S.Andy Boxall / Digital Trends

I've played a lot of Asphalt 9: Legends during my time on the phone. I didn't change the default graphics settings and only saw the very occasional pauses during the action. It never got annoying and the phone never got too hot. It's a great little phone for casual gaming.

It's a great little phone for casual gaming

I like the 2400 x 1080 AMOLED screen and the video experience too. It's bright enough that I had no problem seeing it outside in sunlight, although I miss a high refresh rate. There are also stereo speakers on the phone which make watching videos a lot more fun than you often find on phones at this price point, but they don't offer much bass.

The fingerprint sensor of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S.Andy Boxall / Digital Trends

There's no 5G on board which affects the phone's longevity as you might not want the fast data connection now but next year. It has NFC for Google Pay and dual SIM support, as well as a microSD card slot. I also like the fingerprint sensor, which is well placed in the power button and reacts quickly.

software

The phone has Android 11 with Xiaomi's MIUI 12.5.2 interface on top. It comes with Google Play and all the usual Google services as well as a variety of Xiaomi's own apps such as a calculator, a QR code scanner, a file manager and the Mi Store App Store. It is visually identical to the version on the more expensive phones from Xiaomi such as the Mi 11 Ultra and runs smoothly and stably here. It's customizable, the notifications can be interacted with in the notification shadow, and I've found it to be reliable.

There are some annoyances, however. The always-on screen isn't always on no matter what settings I'm using, but instead lights up when a notification comes in or when you double-tap the screen. Dark Mode is arbitrary with app support which results in some apps not displaying properly, and I also don't like the way the wallpaper is dimmed by default as it makes the phone look boring.

The always-on screen is not always on no matter what settings I use

None of these things are really unique to the Redmi Note 10S and affect all MIUI phones. However, the version 12.5 installed on the Redmi Note 10S appears to have improved energy efficiency and many of the pre-installed apps can either be hidden or uninstalled, which was not always available in previous versions of MIUI. I don't mind using MIUI as I expect these quirks, but Xiaomi's Android software is still less pleasant to use than Samsung's One UI and OnePlus & # 39; s OxygenOS.

battery

If you turn off the Redmi Note 10S overnight, the 5,000 mAh battery will last for three days with normal use. This includes using the camera, social networking, a video call and some voice calls, as well as other basic phone chores. Use the phone more heavily and it still lasts for two days with no problem. Battery life is a real strong point, but high-intensity tasks can drain it quickly. For example, an hour of high definition YouTube video takes up at least 15% of battery life.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S from below.Andy Boxall / Digital Trends

A 33 W fast charger is included in the scope of delivery, which, according to Xiaomi, delivers a charge of 54% in 30 minutes.

Price and availability

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S is not officially sold in the US, but it can be imported. It's available now through Xiaomi's official online store in the UK, where it costs £ 229 at full price, which is around $ 320. However, at the time of writing, it's discounted to £ 179, or around $ 250.

Our opinion

If you can get the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S at the lowest price, it's an affordable smartphone for people who don't ask too much of it or who have the expectation to use 5G. It offers great bang for your buck, with a good screen and long battery life. The MediaTek Helio G95 processor is not the newest, but it is powerful enough for everyday use as well as casual gaming. Even the camera is acceptable under the right conditions.

It offers great bang for your buck, with a good screen and long battery life

However, the lack of 5G is a problem. Cheap 5G phones are in abundance today, and they don't cost much more than the Redmi Note 10S. You might not be able to get 5G in your area today, but it might be next month or next year and you won't need to upgrade your phone if you choose wisely today. If you can afford to get a 5G phone now (or have the time to save a little more) it will be totally worth it in the long run, and that puts the Redmi Note 10S out of the running.

Is there a better alternative?

Yes. If you're in the US but don't want to import the Redmi Note 10S and want to spend around $ 250, we recommend the Motorola Moto G Power (2021) for $ 200 if 5G isn't your thing, or toss take a look at the $ 300 OnePlus Nord N10 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G for $ 280 if so. Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses, but two have 5G, which offers a certain degree of future security.

In the UK, we recommend spending a little more to get the OnePlus Nord CE 5G, which costs £ 299. The software is better, it comes with 5G for the future, has IP67 water resistance, and is the same or better than the Redmi Note 10S in most other areas as well. Also take a look at the Realme 8 5G, which also has 5G from MediaTek's Dimensity 700 chip and costs £ 200.

How long it will take?

The plastic housing and protection class IP53 against splash water and dust should give the Redmi Note 10S a good chance of surviving moderately rough treatment. This is a 4G LTE phone and does not come with a 5G modem. So if you want to try the fast data connection in the future, you'll have to switch your phones.

Should you buy one?

No. You can get a phone with better software and that will last longer if you spend just a little more money.

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07 Aug
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How to Coach an Unmotivated Client

Engaging lazy customers requires communication and a more individualized approach to relationship building.

If you are coaching personal or group training, you have likely encountered a sluggish client, or one who does not take exercise advice or torment themselves through their training without enthusiasm. And that bothers you because it doesn't happen occasionally as they are almost always like that.

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07 Aug
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Dell XPS 17 Review: A Mobile Workstation in Disguise

The Dell XPS 17 sits in front of a window.

Dell XPS 17 in the test: a camouflaged mobile workstation

RRP $ 2,800.00

"The Dell XPS 17 is unrivaled when it comes to extra-large, high-performance laptops."

advantages

  • Bright, beautiful screen

  • Fantastic build quality and design

  • Performance is impressive

  • Ultra-thin bezels

  • Comfortable keyboard and touchpad

disadvantage

  • Mediocre battery life

  • Bad webcam

If you mainly work from home, the idea of ​​a large 17-inch laptop may sound attractive. The screens on these laptops are just inches smaller than some external PC monitors, wrapped in a single package that you can take with you on the go.

But the Dell XPS 17 is more than just that. It's a powerhouse in terms of performance and hopes to replicate not only the large-screen format of a desktop setup, but performance as well. The latest model comes with an Nvidia RTX 3060, an Intel Core i7-11800H and a touchscreen with 4K resolution. That particular configuration costs a whopping $ 2,800, but if you need the size and performance, the XPS 17 remains one of the best laptops you can buy.

design

The Dell XPS 17, opened in front of a window.

The Dell XPS 17 is a very large notebook. I'll start there as it's the most important feature of this laptop from the rest of the XPS range.

Apart from the XPS range, the size of the XPS 17 is unique. Other 17-inch laptops like the LG Gram 17 or the HP Envy 17 are much smaller than the XPS 17, but that's hardly a fair comparison. These laptops run on lower wattage processors and cannot be configured with high-end discrete graphics cards.

The XPS 17 has more in common with modern workstation laptops like the Asus ProArt studio books or the HP ZBook Fury 17. But even there, many of the options you find haven't been updated in a while and aren't nearly as slick as the XPS 17.

In terms of size (and performance), the Razer Blade 17 is the closest competitor to the XPS 17. The XPS 17 is slightly smaller in most dimensions than in thickness, where the two laptops are almost on par.

It feels high quality and looks elegant, just like other XPS laptops.

If you're looking for a bigger, more creative-facing laptop, chances are, 16-inch laptops are also worth considering. Laptops that fit into this category, the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro, the ROG Zephyrus M16, and the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus, follow in the footsteps of the MacBook Pro 16-inch. The XPS 17 is thicker and heavier than most of these laptops, despite everything Dell has done to shrink the case, weighs 5.3 pounds and measures 0.77 inches thick.

But Dell has stuck to its guns with the XPS 17, making it a pretty unique offering in 2021. The larger screen with 16:10 aspect ratio makes the laptop appear even more expansive – even with the insanely thin bezels that wrap around the display.

The Dell XPS 17, open to reveal its carbon fiber palm rests.

The XPS 17 is heavier, wider, and thicker than the 16-inch MacBook Pro, and is larger in almost every way compared to the LG Gram 17. But size comparisons with laptops like this one are hardly fair, especially considering how much more power there is to pack into the XPS 17.

Otherwise, the XPS 17 looks almost identical to the XPS 15. While much of the internal structure is unique, the aluminum shell, ultra-thin bezels, and black carbon fiber palm rests will look very familiar. It feels high quality and looks elegant, just like the smaller versions of the same laptop.

It's one of my very favorite designs. I wish Dell offered the white variant (as seen in the XPS 13), but I'm not going to complain about the aesthetics. Since it was first launched, it's one of the best looking laptops you can buy.

Ports

The closed Dell XPS 17, held in one hand.

The Dell XPS 17 keeps its connections simple: four Thunderbolt 4 ports and a full-size SD card slot. These ports say a lot about where the XPS 17 gets its inspiration from and who it is primarily intended for. If you're frustrated by the limited ports in the MacBook Pro, the XPS 17 isn't of much help. It is noteworthy that there is no HDMI port or USB-A.

Fortunately, Dell includes a USB-C adapter with USB-A and HDMI for free, which makes me happy. Hard to complain with Dell doing the dirty work for you.

The full-size SD card slot is of course there for photographers and videographers. The ability to switch directly from a camera to a computer is extremely useful, even for hobbyists and amateurs. If you have one, your friends and colleagues with MacBook Pros will get jealous.

Keyboard and touchpad

No surprises – the XPS 17 has an excellent keyboard and touchpad. The keystrokes are bouncy and contain no nonsense about nonsense with low travel. Typing is quiet and comfortable.

The keycaps, however, are the highlight of the keyboard. They feel sturdy under the fingers instead of wobbly. I also love how big the keycaps are, leaving very little white space between the keys and nice wide keys on the sides. You can find wider shift keys on another laptop.

The touchpad is similarly wide. Rather than just using the same-sized touchpad on the smaller XPS laptops (as other manufacturers do), this touchpad was specifically designed to take advantage of the 17-inch form factor. The tracking is precise and the click is pleasantly quiet.

Display and speakers

The Dell XPS 17 is all about its screen. The 17-inch screen has a 16:10 aspect ratio, which is perfect for this size laptop. It offers a large workspace for expanding windows and multitasking. The resolution is 3840 x 2400, which is even more pixels than a standard 4K screen. The result is an extremely sharp display with a touch function.

The base model is a 1920 x 1200 model and does not come with a touch screen. It's a $ 400 difference in price, so choose wisely. I don't recommend going for 1080p resolution on such a large display as you start to pick the pixels.

Like the port selection, this high-resolution screen was designed with the creative in mind. It is a bright and colorful screen with almost perfect color saturation, reaching 100% in sRGB and 98% in AdobeRGB color spaces. The color accuracy is also on point and the maximum brightness was measured with 491 nits. It's a thoroughly bright, beautiful screen.

However, the temperature of the screen is rather warm. In many cases, the warmer tint is welcomed. But while watching videos or movies, I noticed some skin tones with a strange orange tinge. Dell only includes a single color mode in the Windows settings.

The 720p webcam, which is located in the frame above the display, is terrible.

Speaking of entertainment, the speakers are decent. I was hoping for more bass for a laptop of this size, but the XPS 17 offers a nice stereo image and can be quite loud without crackling. If you want to hear background music or podcasts while you work, these speakers should be enough without too much discomfort.

However, I have a lot of complaints about the webcam. The 720p webcam located in the frame above the display is terrible. It's part of the compromise with such a narrow top bezel. It gets you through the occasional video call, but if you have to be in front of the camera all day, this isn't the laptop for you.

perfomance

The Dell XPS 17 starts at $ 1,550. What you get in this base model is the Intel Core i5-11400H, integrated Intel UHD graphics, 8 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD. This model is a bit cheaper, but does not rely on the strengths of the XPS 17.

With up to eight cores (and the addition of a separate graphics card), the Dell XPS 17 becomes a much more powerful performer. My device came with the Core i7-11800H, 16 GB of RAM, an Nvidia RTX 3060 and a 1 TB SSD. But in exchange for your $ 2,800, you get a laptop that excels at heavy-duty tasks like creative application performance and gaming.

Laptop 3DMark time spy Cinebench R23 Underdog bench 5 PCMark 10 Fortnite (1080p Epic) Civilization VI (1080p Ultra)
Dell XPS 17 (Core i7-11800H) 7039 1525/10145 1568/8801 6209 78 fps 104 fps
Dell XPS 17 (Core i7-10875H) 5801 13876 1315/7959 n / A 82 fps 90 fps
LG Gram 17 (Core i7-1165G7) 1408 1312/3912 1503/4606 4880 13 fps n / A
Lenovo Legion 5 Pro (Ryzen 7 5800H) 9175 1430/11195 1460/7227 n / A 101 fps 114 fps

The XPS 17 was already a powerful laptop, but the jump to the RTX 30 series graphics increases performance. The benefits are easy to see when comparing the 3DMark results, with the newer model being 18% faster in the same test. You may write off the RTX 3060 compared to the 3070 or 3080 in gaming laptops, but the names can be misleading. The system can deliver 70 watts of power to the graphics card, which is more than what many non-gaming laptops can do. However, to put things in perspective, the Razer Blade laptops can deliver up to 100 watts of power to the graphics.

This leads to faster frame rates in the games I tested. Outside of the heaviest games, the XPS 17 can achieve over 60 fps (frames per second) in games with 1920 x 1200. Outside of a lighter, more processor-heavy game like Civilization VI, you won't be trying to play games in native resolution, of course. The 60 Hz refresh rate is also a limitation on how enjoyable the gaming experience will be. Because of this, it's not a laptop that should be bought primarily for gaming. But it's a bloody benefit, that's for sure.

The improved graphics as well as the better performance in creative applications. I tested the laptop's video editing capabilities in PugetBench's Premiere Pro benchmark, which tests everything from 4K video playback to timeline export. It outperformed the last Intel-based 27-inch iMac I tested, which had a desktop Core i9-10910. It is the top-scoring laptop that I tested in this benchmark, and you will likely see comparable performance in many other content creation applications.

Of course, processor performance is also extremely important in these tests, and the 11th generation Intel Core i7-11800H, the heart of the XPS 17, does admirably. The CPU hummed with around 3.2 GHz and occasionally increased up to 4.19 GHz. Its PCMark 10 results were fantastic, which tests daily tasks like web surfing, video conferencing, and spreadsheets. It should be noted, however, that laptops with AMD's Ryzen 5000 platform are just as strong in this benchmark, even with smaller 13-inch laptops like the Asus ROG Flow X13.

Much of the XPS 17's impressive performance comes from its good thermals. The surface temperatures never get too hot and the internal temperatures stay pretty cool. I noticed occasional jumps up to a maximum of 100 degrees Celsius (for both the GPU and CPU), but temperatures mostly stayed below 70 degrees for most of my tests.

Battery life

The battery life of the Dell XPS 17 is not that great. Dell packed a 97-watt-hour battery inside – you can't safely pack a much larger battery. Still, you shouldn't expect all-day battery life. The combination of large, high-resolution screen, 45-watt CPU and RTX graphics are all power guzzlers and show how long the battery will last.

The laptop lasted a little over five hours in our light web browser test. It did much better on video playback, where it took nearly 10 and a half hours while a 1080p movie trailer repeated until it ran out of battery. It's unusual to see such a large discrepancy between these two tests, but no matter what you do, you can't expect the XPS 17 to last a full day on a single charge.

The 1080p model with no RTX graphics will of course likely last longer. The XPS 15 also gives you a few hours more battery life.

Our opinion

That Dell XPS 17 is in a class of its own. If all you want is a big screen, the price and size of the XPS 17 may be excessive. However, if you need a bigger screen and extra performance, the XPS 17 is hard to beat.

Are there alternatives?

The next real alternative to the Dell XPS 17 is the Razer Blade 17. These are the only two 17-inch laptops that can be configured with powerful graphics, 4K screens and powerful 45-watt processors. The Razer Blade 17 is more expensive, however.

The LG Gram 17 or HP Envy 17 are both cheaper and more portable options, but they can't be configured as high as the XPS 17.

If you like the design and performance of the XPS 17, then you should also consider the smaller XPS 15. It's a little cheaper, has better battery life, and is easier to carry around.

How long it will take?

The Dell XPS 17 should last four or five years if you look after it. The model offers the possibility of exchanging components such as RAM, memory and the Wi-Fi card. Dell also allows you to add tons of RAM or storage during configuration – but it costs you extra. The XPS 17 can be configured with up to 64 GB RAM and a 2 TB SSD via Dell's own store.

Should you buy it?

Yes, especially when you can take advantage of the extra power and brilliant screen.

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06 Aug
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Erectile Dysfunction and COVID-19, a Relationship Made in Hell

The quality of sex life and function can be compromised as a result of COVID-19.

ED is defined as "the inability to obtain or maintain an erection for satisfactory sexual intercourse". Studies have shown that there is a link between ED and the vascular system, as ED rates are much higher in men with diabetes, high cholesterol, and cardiovascular disease.

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06 Aug
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TCL NXTWear G Review: An Almost Unwearable Wearable Display

Wearing the TCL NXTWear G.

TCL NXTWear G.

RRP $ 715.00

"I was excited to try the TCL NXTWear G portable display, but unfortunately the concept and technology are good, but the workmanship and portability are not."

advantages

  • Colorful screens show a lot of details

  • Easy connection and no setup

  • No battery to charge

disadvantage

  • Uncomfortable fit

  • No focus adjustment

  • Small icons that are used throughout the user interface

  • "Rounding" of the field of vision

When I first heard about the TCL NXTWear G portable display, I was very excited to try it out. Putting on high-tech glasses and then just using my phone and a pair of bluetooth headphones for a cinematic experience on the big screen really fit in with my recent endeavors to block out the sounds of the world.

My anticipation was short-lived when I tried them on, however, as I didn't expect the NXTWear G to attack my face. I found things I liked, but unfortunately this portable display is otherwise the definition of a first generation product.

design

The TCL NXTWear G is shaped like bulky sunglasses, but with oversized temples and two screens where you would normally look through the lenses. A thick rubber-sheathed cable is attached to one of the arms and extends to a length of 1.2 meters. The front is covered with reflective black plastic that extends along the arms. A speaker hole on each arm emerges near the ears.

TCL NXTWear G seen from the front.Andy Boxall / DigitalTrends

When they're not on your face, the NXTWear G's look pretty good, in a space age geeky way, but if you don't have a small face they aren't very well proportioned when you put them on. In contrast to real glasses, they are not worn directly on the eyes, which contributes to the unusual appearance. Obviously, they're not meant to be worn casually, but you should expect to get some strange sidelong glances at Starbucks or on a plane.

Wearing the TCL NXTWear G.Andy Boxall / DigitalTrends

The positioning of the NXTWear G on your face means you can see underneath, so you can control what is on the screen with your phone or avoid tripping over the cat if you stand up and move around while wearing it. Like a lot of wearable tech that goes on your face, the TCLWear G will never make you look cool. But that's not really the point here. They are designed to have a personal cinema screen right in front of your eyes, but that means wearing them for more than 10 minutes and that's where the pain begins.

wear glasses

I admit I was really looking forward to using the NXTWear G. I love the idea of ​​shutting the world off with a great screen right in front of my eyes and a good pair of headphones. Unfortunately, it seems to have been designed by people who have never worn glasses, or possibly anything on their face at all, and instead took inspiration for the design from an insidious torture device. It's okay TCL I'll tell you everything you want to know, just don't make me wear the NXTWear G for too long.

Remove the TCL NXTWear G.Andy Boxall / DigitalTrends

There are two main issues that make the NXTWear G so uncomfortable. The first is the grip of the arms. When they are open they are very inflexible, so they are really tight, and the tips dig into the place behind my ears so far that I could "feel" them for a while after taking off the glasses. Once wedged on my face, the NXTWear G will no doubt not fall off without someone tearing it off, but that security makes carrying an acid test even for the length of a music video on YouTube. Being compelled to wear them to watch a 120 minute movie sounds like a punishment you would threaten a particularly naughty child.

The second problem, and worse than the vice-like grip around my head, is how they sit on my nose. The scope of delivery includes three surprisingly stiff nose pads, each of which is apparently designed to pinch the bridge of the nose with increasing uncomfortable pressure and never give way. They also have the unpleasant side effect that you can feel every single one of the NXTWear 100 grams pressing directly on your conk. Limited breathing capacity and the increasing feeling of being in a headlock do not ensure a pleasant viewing experience.

TCL NXTWear G nose pads.

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Close-up of TCL NXTWear G lens.

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TCL NXTWear G seen from above when closed.

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Perhaps it is the shape of my head and nose that is the problem, as other NXTWear covers have not always emphasized comfort overly negatively. Obviously, faces are not a uniform size, so to me it is like sticking my head in a vise, while to others it provides pillow-like comfort. The glasses may "give way" at some point, but after about 10 days of being used for this check-up, they have not stretched meaningfully. For me, the NXTWear G portable display is too inconvenient to use for any meaningful time.

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Very few design concessions appear to have been made to ensure the NXTWear G fits comfortably on as many different faces as possible. The nasal pads are locked in place with no back or forth motion to ease the fit, and this lack of adjustment makes it impossible to position the display in exactly the right place to see all of the images. Again, my head may be terribly deformed and no one else will have a problem, but I just couldn't get it in the right place to actually see the entire display.

With the smallest nose pad attached – the least uncomfortable for me – and the glasses in the center of my nose to maximize breathability, all four corners of the screen are obscured by a strange rounding of the viewing area. It's distracting and annoying, especially when using the PC-like desktop view as it hides the tiny icons in those corners from view. But Andy, do you say why not just adjust your glasses to see more? Sure, but the problem is when you move the glasses up to the tip of your nose the top of the display disappears, while squeezing the glasses against your face obscures the bottom of the screen.

Switch to the other nose pads and there is no improvement at all, it just upsets the problem based on the size and shape of your face and adds even more discomfort. The angled glass also plays a role in positioning as it will reflect your clothing in bright rooms when the lack of adaptability becomes even more of a problem. You can eat with the NXTWear G, but drinking is pretty messy as the glasses stick out quite a bit from your face. A regular glass will simply bump against them, forcing you to look up to try to get the fluid down your throat, but that mostly results in you spilling it in front. They are not comfortable.

The most likely approximation of the feel of the NXTWear G on your face is to imagine those massive, front-heavy, tangled metal devices that the optician uses to assess which lens combination you need during an eye exam, but with the screwed-on nose piece deliberately tightened. That's it, but marketed for pleasure.

Correction glass attachment attached to the TCL NXTWear G.Andy Boxall / DigitalTrends

That brings me to a different kind of limitation. If you don't have 20/20 eyesight, the NXTWear G is not for you. It's practically impossible to wear glasses underneath, unlike some VR headsets like PlayStation VR, and there's no focus adjustment like the Samsung Gear VR, so there is a high chance you won't see the screen at all. TCL's solution is to provide a lens attachment for your prescription glasses that attaches magnetically to the inside of the frame.

But fitting your own lenses will undoubtedly cost a lot more money and, depending on the strength of your eyesight, can also be impossible. I would also be careful if the attachment causes even more reflections, as it sits perpendicularly in front of your eyes, unlike the 45 degree angle of the glasses. I found some old glasses that squeezed under the NXTWear G to improve image quality, etc.

watching a video

Let's say it's my head shape that's the problem here and not the NXTWear G. What is it like when you wear it? I endured the discomfort and blinked like a champion to find out. I used them with the TCL 20 Pro 5G phone first. To put the glasses into operation, all you have to do is plug them into the USB Type-C port. There is no need to charge a battery or bluetooth pairing, so it's very easy.

Active screens in the TCL NXTWear G.Andy Boxall / DigitalTrends

You'll be presented with a desktop-style menu that sometimes reminds me of ChromeOS, but there's also the option to mirror your phone's display. While mirroring works very well – it's quick and very responsive – I don't really know why you should do it for general tasks like checking email or reading Twitter since your phone is still with the screen Have to keep active in front of you to control everything. You're just looking straight ahead and not a bit down.

What the NXTWear G's OLED screens are for is watching video. The image has an aspect ratio of 16: 9, a refresh rate of 60 Hz, and an equivalent size of 140 inches. In desktop mode, apps open and work just like they do on your phone, and I had no reliability issues. However, this means that there are a lot of very tiny buttons to deal with, such as: Even though the connected phone's screen turns into a touchpad, it's still a hassle to move the little cursor and tap those tiny buttons. The phone's trackpad doesn't turn into a keyboard either when you're looking for something, so you have to slowly type out each letter with the cursor on the glasses virtual keyboard.

Start by watching videos and those without a lot of fast movement are fine as the OLED screens show a lot of colors and detail but introduce a more action packed video and things are not always that good. Fast-paced action scenes in movies can be quite blurry, and there will be a stutter that will spoil your enjoyment. Watch the same video on your phone screen and none of it is obvious. It is better to watch video at 60 frames per second at 2160p, but this is not always possible.

Trackpad screen for the TCL NXTWear G on the TCL 20 Pro 5G phone.Andy Boxall / DigitalTrends

Then why do you even want to wear the glasses? The answer is definitely increased immersion in the video. It's a very cinematic experience and you are quickly drawn into what you see, much more than on your phone screen. The "size" of the screen before your eyes is impressive, and when you wear bluetooth headphones – in-ears work best because of the size of your arms – the world around you melts. There are also speakers in the temples of the glasses, which are sufficient for spoken word but have no bass.

Provided you can comfortably wear them, the NXTWear G has tremendous useful potential as a secondary display primarily used for watching videos provided by your phone, but the user interface, lens design, and display area definitely need improvement.

compatibility

The TCL 20 Pro 5G is designed to work well with the NXTWear G, but what about other phones? Connect to a Samsung S21 + or any other S21 phone and Samsung DeX will automatically activate, show the desktop view and turn the phone's screen into a touchpad. By default, however, the phone's speakers were used, not the NXTWear G's built-in audio.

The TCL NXTWear G with its travel case.Andy Boxall / DigitalTrends

Connect to the OnePlus 9 Pro and the display mirrors the phone's screen. Watching videos this way will make the screen size smaller unless you zoom in to fill the screen, which will result in some of the content being lost. The Google Pixel 4a didn't recognize the NXTWear G as a display and didn't work at all. You can't connect to an iPhone because the glasses require a USB Type-C port, but the NXTWear G will work with an iPad Pro, but like the OnePlus 9 Pro, the viewable screen when watching videos is slightly smaller than that of the using the TCL 20 Pro smartphone.

I used them with a Huawei MateBook X Windows 10 laptop and they immediately mirrored the screen, even though all of the text, buttons and icons are very small. The laptop's screen also stays on by default, so you'll have to browse the settings to try to switch it to the NXTWear G only for personal viewing. TCL lists a wide range of phones and laptops that are said to work with the glasses, with many new and old models, from the LG G5 to the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. Be aware that the glasses use up your phone's battery and use a lot.

Price and availability

Availability is limited at the moment. The NXTWear G will be available in South Korea and Australia from July, with Europe to follow shortly thereafter. A release in the US is also planned, but a timeframe has not yet been given. In Europe, the price has been set at 599 euros, or around $ 715, and in some regions the portable display is sold as a bundle with a video service subscription.

Our opinion

I love the concept of the NXTWear G, but the finish is poor. If it had been comfortable to wear, this would be a very different review as the actual screen and its performance are fine. However, I cannot imagine wearing them for long as they become uncomfortable so quickly. In addition, if I wear glasses, I would have to pay for a set of glasses, which are probably expensive and risk disappointment.

The awkward, inaccurate positioning of the glasses on your face results in parts of the screen being obscured, and the lack of overall adjustment means that they never feel like one size fits all. Device compatibility is decent, but the experience will be different depending on the models I've tried.

It is a first generation product and I have no doubt if TCL continues with the line of products it will get better with each revision. Hope it holds up, which is really promising here, but all future versions urgently need to be designed to fit more face types and offer a significantly higher level of comfort. The TCL NXTWear G is a wearable tech product that I wanted to use, but while the tech part succeeds here, the wearable part really isn't.

Is there a better alternative?

The best alternative is not to wear them at all. Most mid- to high-end smartphones today have great screens and are often big enough to watch a movie on the go. If you really want a screen in front of your face, the TCL NXTWear G stands alone, only virtual reality headsets offer some kind of competition. This can change over time as NXTWear G is a whole new type of product.

How long it will take?

The NXTWear G is well made, very robust and keeps the valuable lenses and screens well protected in the headset itself. The chances of scratching or breaking the glass are small if you treat it well, and the arms will also feel very strong. Even the cord is twice as thick as you'd expect and should withstand some tough treatment. There is no software on board that needs to be updated, nor is a battery that degrades over time, so it should last for several years.

Should you buy it?

No, it will be a gamble whether you find them comfortable or not, and whether you can even see the entire screen while you dress them. It's best to wait for TCL to release the next version to try out this interesting new type of device.

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Asus Chromebook Flip CM3 Review: Slow But Really Cheap

Asus Chromebook Flip CM3 sits on the tabletop.

Asus Chromebook Flip CM3 Review: The Ultimate Chromebook for Students?

RRP $ 330.00

"The Asus Chromebook Flip CM3 is not the fastest Chromebook in the world, but the price is unbeatable."

advantages

  • Inexpensive

  • Solid build quality for the price

  • Surprisingly nice display

  • Very good battery life

  • Excellent touchpad and active pen

disadvantage

  • Performance is below average

  • Keyboard is tight

  • Touch display is fussy

Sometimes a product comes along that is defined by a certain characteristic. That's the price for the Asus Chromebook Flip CM3 Convertible 2-in-1. The starting price of $ 330 will be extremely attractive to those looking for cheap access to the Internet. Budget laptops have their place, especially for students.

I tested the $ 330 Asus Chromebook Flip CM3 configuration with a MediaTek MT8183 CPU, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of eMMC storage, and a 12-inch IPS (1366×912) 3: 2 display . There are certainly some tradeoffs to achieve this rock bottom price. But most of the time, the Asus Chromebook Flip CM3 makes the right compromises for a cheap student laptop.

design

Angled view of the Asus Chromebook Flip CM3 on the tabletop.Mark Coppock / Digital Trends

The Asus Chromebook Flip CM3 is a mixture of a silver lid made of an aluminum alloy and a matching plastic housing. It uses the same electroplating as the more expensive Asus Chromebook Flip C536, which creates a ceramic-like texture on the lid. There's also the same in-mold roller process used on the C536 that gives the Chromebook Flip CM3's all-black keyboard deck a velvety feel that makes the palm rests surprisingly comfortable. This kind of technology is not expected in such an inexpensive laptop, and it gives it an attractive, if simple aesthetic that looks like it should cost quite a bit more.

The quality of workmanship is just as impressive: the lid only bends slightly under pressure, and the keyboard bends a little under strong pressure. Here, too, the Chromebook Flip CM3 surpasses its weight class and offers a surprisingly robust workmanship. It might not be built quite as well as the Chromebook Flip C536 (which itself was a step behind the Asus standard) or the Acer Chromebook Spin 713, but both of these laptops cost around $ 600. The Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5 is another 2-in-1 that is roughly the same price as the Chromebook Flip CM3 and is made entirely of plastic but still feels solid.

This is a small laptop, although not as small as it could be. It's built around a 12-inch 3: 2 display, which should result in a tiny chassis, but the bezels are large and add to the width and depth. Even so, it's smaller than 13-inch laptops and is 0.64 inches thick and 2.51 pounds. Overall, it feels like a thin and light laptop that is easy to take with you.

Connectivity is limited to a single USB-C port, a USB-A port, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a microSD card reader. Wireless connectivity includes Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 4.2, both of which are a generation behind.

Left side view of the Asus Chromebook Flip CM3. Features: micro USB port, micro SD slot, USB port and headphone jack.Mark Coppock / Digital Trends

perfomance

Do you remember when I asked what corners were cut? Well, the simplest answer here is: performance. The Asus Chromebook Flip CM3 uses a MediaTek MT8183 ARM CPU with 2 GHz. Although this processor has been optimized for Chrome OS, there is only one way to characterize it. It's slow.

Look at the 2-in-1's Geekbench 5 scores, a low of 299 in single-core mode and 1,407 in multi-core mode. The closest comparison I could find in our database is the Asus Chromebook Flip C436 with a Core i3-1011U CPU that scored 938 and 1,653 points. The Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5, on which the Core i3-1011U also runs, scored 975 and 1,649 points, respectively. It's clear that the MediaTek processor makes multi-threaded apps run better than single-threaded apps.

I would stick with simpler, less graphics-intensive games on the Chromebook Flip CM3.

The Asus Chromebook Flip CM3 also scores very poorly in the Speedometer 2.0 web browser test and only achieves 24.4. That's at the bottom of our database and less than half what you can expect from other Chromebooks. Of course, most of these cost hundreds of dollars more than the Chromebook Flip CM3. It is noteworthy that the Chromebook Flip C536 scored 158 points in this test with a Core i3-1115G4.

Asus Chromebook Flip CM3 folded back, sitting on the tabletop.Mark Coppock / Digital Trends

In real use, I found the machine not as slow as these benchmarks suggest. It got choppy when I opened too many browser tabs and some Android apps were running in the background, but with a more reasonable workload, the Chromebook Flip CM3 was perfectly usable. Given the price, it's a decent second machine that is easy to move around, and for users who just need to browse the web and check email, the performance is acceptable.

However, the game did not go well. I tried Asphalt 9, my favorite Chromebook testing game, and it wasn't fun. I would stick with simpler, less graphics-intensive games on the Chromebook Flip CM3.

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Asus Chromebook Flip CM3 sits on the tabletop.Mark Coppock / Digital Trends

The Asus Chromebook Flip CM3 has a 12-inch IPS display with a productivity-friendly 3: 2 aspect ratio and a resolution of 1366 x 912. The larger aspect ratio is another surprise with such a cheap laptop – it's a real boon for you anyone who appreciates more vertical space and less scrolling. The resolution is lower at 1366 x 912, but still sharp given the small screen size.

I liked this display at least as much as the more expensive Asus Chromebook Flip C536 and Acer Chromebook Spin 713

The difference is barely noticeable to the naked eye, but a 13.3-inch 1080p screen technically comes in at 165 pixels per inch compared to the Asus Chromebook Flip CM3's 137 ppi.

I cannot test Chromebooks with my colorimeter and can therefore only give my subjective opinion. And in my opinion, this is – surprisingly again – a vivid display for such an inexpensive device. It's not particularly bright, but it was able to overcome all of the indoor ambient lighting that I threw on it. I couldn't use it outside in direct sunlight, but that's not uncommon. The colors were pleasant and seemed accurate when I used the Chromebook Flip CM3 side by side with other more expensive laptops. Photos and videos looked great without being too light or too dark. The contrast wasn't as high as I'd like it to be, but black text on a white background wasn't grayish like it is on many budget laptops.

I liked this display at least as much as that of the more expensive Asus Chromebook Flip C536 and Acer Chromebook Spin 713. It doesn't rank at the top like the premium display of the Google Pixelbook Go. But even here you pay twice as much money to get this higher quality. Asus has excellently equipped the Asus Chromebook Flip CM3 with a display that will delight all but the most discerning creative professionals – who won't buy this laptop anyway.

Keyboard and touchpad

The pen sits on the keyboard of the Asus Chromebook Flip CM3.

The small chassis has an unfortunate byproduct and that is a very cramped keyboard. The keycaps are tiny and there isn't much space between them. If you have larger hands, you will likely have trouble typing on this keyboard. The switching mechanism offers a lot of spring travel, but is a bit boring without the click that contributes to precise typing. The floor movement is a bit abrupt, and I would definitely rate this keyboard as one of the less comfortable ones I've used. As already mentioned, the palm rest is amazingly comfortable thanks to the special coating, but the keyboard does not drag. Note that the keyboard is not backlit, which is disappointing.

The touchpad is better as it's bigger than expected thanks to the extra palm rest offered by the taller display. It's fluid and responsive, provides precise cursor control, and supports all of the usual Chrome OS multitouch gestures.

As usual with 2-in-1s, the screen is touch-enabled, and I found it finicky. Sometimes I had to tap two or three times to respond, especially when trying to activate smaller on-screen buttons. It's not outrageous, but it has detracted from the touch panel's usefulness. The Chromebook Flip CM3 supports an optional active pen with 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity that was included with my test device. I found it to be as good as any other Chromebook pen I've used and it supports the suite of Chrome OS pen tools with great precision.

Battery life

Close up of one of the hinges on the Asus Chromebook Flip CM3.

The MediaTek processor, while slow, is also efficient. The Asus Chromebook Flip CM3 has a 32-watt-hour battery, which is not particularly large, even considering the low-resolution 12-inch display.

Even so, the 2-in-1 lasted almost 12.5 hours in our web browser test, which is a strong score. The Asus Chromebook Flip C536 only managed 6.75 hours in this test, the Acer Chromebook Spin 713 8.45 hours. I went back a couple of years and couldn't find a Chromebook that would last longer.

In our video test, which ran through a local Full HD movie trailer, the Asus Chromebook Flip CM3 lasted just over 12 hours. It's not uncommon for Chrome OS computers, unlike Windows 10 laptops, to last longer in the web browser test than they did in the video test. Here, too, the Chromebook Flip CM3 outlasted the comparison laptops by a few hours.

Overall, the Chromebook Flip CM3 offers impressive battery life for such a small device. If you use it as the primary system you get a full day of work from it, and if it's a secondary laptop you get days of use.

Our opinion

The Asus Chromebook Flip CM3 is an affordable Chrome OS 2-in-1 that exceeds expectations based on its low price. It's slower than I'd like, but it has great battery life and a solid, comfortable chassis. The keyboard could be bigger and the touchscreen a little more responsive, but the touchpad and active pen are excellent.

I wouldn't recommend buying the Asus Chromebook Flip CM3 as your primary work device unless your requirements are minimal. But as a second laptop to take with you and for surfing the web and checking emails, or as an entry-level laptop for students, it's a great option.

Are there alternatives?

The Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5 is another Chrome OS 2-in-1 with a similar price and performance. The build quality is a bit better, but the battery life can't keep up.

You can jump up a bit in price and consider the Acer Chromebook Spin 713, which costs around $ 600 but is much faster and has a sharper 3: 2 display.

Finally, as we usually recommend, Google's Pixelbook Go should be on your list if you don't need the flexibility of a 2-in-1. It's more expensive, but it also has a long battery life and a stunning display that can't be beat.

How long it will take?

The Asus Chromebook Flip CM3 feels solid enough to withstand years of typical use. The biggest question is how Chrome OS is performing – if at some point it needs more CPU power, the Asus Chromebook Flip CM3 can't keep up. The one-year warranty is fine for this price.

Should you buy it?

Yes. As a second laptop, the Asus Chromebook Flip CM3 is a great bargain that is worth the small investment.

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