Awesome Computers

Check out the hook while my robotic DJ revolves it. It’s been a while since we heard from bd594 and his band of misfit computer parts. This time, they’re joined by a DECtalk speech synthesizer to provide a Stephen Hawking-esque take on Vanilla Ice’s vocals.

Apple’s refresh of the Mac Pro brings back its modular and well-ventilated cheese grater design. But the future-proofing doesn’t stop there. It can be maxed out with a 28-core 2.5Ghz Intel Xeon CPU, a whopping 1.5TB of RAM, and up to four GPUs. While you’ve got your credit card out, add on the 32″ 6K Pro Display XDR.

The 2019 Dell XPS 15 (7590) is powered by the new 9th generation Intel CPUs – up to a 5Ghz, 8-core Core i9. It can also be configured with an NVIDIA GTX 1650 GPU. Best of all, it can be tricked out with a 4K OLED display. Drops 06/2019.

Anyone who has ever had to take a call from a parent who has managed to screw up their computer will instantly recognize the conversation in Ben Meinhardt’s hilarious animated short. Though we’re pretty sure even the Geek Squad couldn’t fix this problem.

HP’s upcoming Omen X 2S gaming laptop has a 6″ 60Hz LCD touchscreen above its keyboard. You can use it to magnify and mirror part of the main 15″ screen, have a second application open, use the laptop’s utility app and more. It will be available 07/2019 for $2099+.

Lenovo has unveiled a prototype of its folding ThinkPad X1 touchscreen laptop. It has a 13.3″ 2K OLED display, a sturdy hinge, and batteries that are at the “bottom” half so it stays stable in laptop mode. The final version will come with a Wacom stylus and a keyboard when it drops in 2020.

ASUS’ latest Zephyrus S gaming laptop weighs just 4.4lb. It’s 42% lighter and 25% thinner than the average 15″ laptop. Its 15.6″ 1080p 144Hz screen can be upgraded to a 240Hz version. It also has a 9th gen Intel Core i7 and an NVIDIA GTX 2060 or 2070 GPU.

The Acer ConceptD 9 laptop is made for creators. It features a Pantone-validated color accurate 4K touchscreen that can be tilted, flipped and flattened, and works with a Wacom pressure-sensitive stylus. The laptop maxes out with a core i9 CPU and an NVIDIA GTX 2080 GPU.

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The NexDock 2 works with USB-C smartphones that have a desktop mode, such as the flagship Samsung and Huawei phones, transforming them into laptops. It also has an HDMI input, so you can use it with mini PCs, the Raspberry Pi, or as an external monitor.

The XPS 13 (model 9380) finally addresses the series’ main weakness. The webcam that used to be at the bottom of the screen is now at the top. You still get the revolutionary thin bezels, the carbon fiber interior and the vibrant, HDR-enabled screen.

The 21.5″ Retina 4K iMac now has 8th gen quad-core or six-core Intel CPUs and Radeon Pro 555X, 560X, or Vega 20 GPU, while the 27″ Retina 5K iMac now has 9th gen six-core or eight-core Intel CPUs and Radeon Pro 570X, 575X, 580X, or Vega 48 GPU.

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Understands makes wooden stands for all-in-one PCs, monitors and laptops. Each stand is made from locally salvaged wood. Some of the stands offer additional storage as well as cable management. They come in different woods and colors.

Lenovo’s answer to the Surface Studio. Like Microsoft’s offering, the Yoga A940 all-in-one PC has a touchscreen display that tilts to make it easier to touch the 27″ 4K display. It comes with a stylus, a keyboard, and a wireless charging pad. Drops later in 2019 for $2349+.

Looking for an HTPC or ultra compact computer? Check out the latest generation of Zotac’s PI225 Pico PC. It’s just a bit larger than a 2.5″ SSD, has no moving parts and is fanless. It’s powered by a dual-core 1.1GHz Intel N4000 CPU and has two USB-C ports.

LG’s latest addition to its lightweight laptop line has a 17″ 2560×1600 screen, despite having the footprint of a 15.6″ laptop. The Gram 17Z990 has thin bezels, 8th Gen Core i7 CPU, 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD. It weighs under 3lb. and lasts up to 20h per charge.

Razer updates its Blade Stealth in terms of both beauty and power. It now has very thin bezels and comes standard with the NVIDIA MX150 4GB GPU, making it suitable for light gaming. It can be configured with a 1080p or a 4K touchscreen display.

If you liked the idea of SteelSeries’ QcK Prism mouse pad but you think it’s too expensive, check out the company’s new QcK Prism Cloth. It has the same grippy cloth surface as the QcK Prism as well as two programmable LED zones. It’s available in two sizes.

Apple’s littlest Mac gets a much-needed boost. The new Mac Mini can be configured from a 4-core i3 CPU up to a 6-core 8th gen Core i7, 8GB to 64GB RAM, 256GB to 2TB SSD, and has four Thunderbolt 3 ports, two USB-A and an HDMI port. Spec’d out, you can spend over $4000.

It took years, but Apple finally upgraded its beloved ultraportable. The new MacBook Air has a 13.3″ 2560×1600 Retina display, a fingerprint sensor for Touch ID, two USB-C ports, an 8th gen dual-core Core i5 CPU, 8GB/16GB RAM, and 128GB to 1.5TB SSD.

This compact computer has an 8″ 1920×1200 touchscreen. It’s powered by a 1.1Ghz Intel Silver CPU and has 8GB RAM and 128GB or 256GB of SSD storage. It has USB type-A, USB-C, HDMI and 3.5mm ports, and runs on Windows 10 or Ubuntu. An optional stylus is available.

ASUS’ Zen AiO 27 Z272SD is an all-in-one PC with a 27″ 4K touchscreen that’s been Pantone validated for color accuracy, 8th gen Core i7 CPU and GTX 1050 GPU. It also has a built-in wireless charger in its base. It can also be opened to upgrade its RAM and storage.