Tag Archives: MacBook Pro

Full Review: Huawei MateBook X Pro Is A Legit MacBook Pro Alternative

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Daryl

I gave my first impressions of this device last week, and they were positive. Now that I’ve been testing the Huawei MateBook X Pro for more than a week, I can comfortably say it’s the best notebook I’ve tested in … Continue reading →

Posted in Review | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

First Impressions: Huawei MateBook X Pro Is MacBook Pro Of PC World

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Daryl

The Huawei MateBook X Pro is another technology secret I didn’t initially pay attention to. The Verge calls it “the best laptop right now” and noted that you won’t find another laptop with more bang for your buck. Forbes also … Continue reading →

Posted in Review | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Dell XPS 15 (2018) Is A Real MacBook Pro Alternative

Posted on August 5, 2018 by Daryl

This blog talked about the surprisingly hype-lacking Dell XPS 15 9570 a couple weeks back, and — as promised — I have a living and breathing unit that can be reviewed. One theory why there have not been many reviews … Continue reading →

Posted in Review | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

The 2018 MacBook Pro (13-Inch) Is A Worthy Upgrade

Posted on July 15, 2018 by Daryl

Yes, I was a skeptic earlier this week, but now that I’ve had the 13-inch MacBook Pro in my hands for two days, I am impressed with the minor (but important) improvements. I’m specifically reviewing the version that has the … Continue reading →

Posted in Review | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

The New MacBook Pro Updates Don’t Address Consumer Concerns

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Daryl

Well, it happened. People have been waiting for Apple to update the MacBook Pro for a long time. There were hopes that they would fix the keys. There were hopes that they would add speed and memory, especially to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Tech News | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Apple’s MacBook Pro Butterfly Keyboard Runs Into Issues

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Daryl

Apple’s Butterfly keyboard is causing problems. The MacBook Pro with Touch Bar has been discussed on this blog many times, and most of the discussions are positive. The Butterfly keyboard did have a two-day learning curve for me, but I … Continue reading →

Posted in Tech News | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Typing Notes On Computing Devices Hurts The Learning Process

Posted on May 28, 2018 by Daryl

You have probably recently seen a college classroom with a bunch of students typing notes on their MacBook Pros. (I haven’t seen many students with PCs.) There are students who do use an iPad, but I see them using an … Continue reading →

Posted in Tech News | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 Is A Powerhouse With Minor Flaws

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Daryl

The version of the XPS 15 2-in-1 reviewed here is the one with an 8th-gen Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB RAM, a 256GB SSD, a 4K screen, and a discreet Radeon™ RX Vega GPU. After problems with UPS (this can be … Continue reading →

Posted in Review | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

The Best Ultraportable Laptops Available Today

Posted on April 28, 2018 by Daryl

Just three years ago, Apple had the ultraportable  laptop market on hold with its MacBook Air, MacBook, and 13-inch MacBook Pro laptops. That’s not so much the case anymore, especially since many companies, such as Dell, have made ultraportable laptops … Continue reading →

Posted in Review | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

New 2018 Dell XPS 15 Looks Like A Winner

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Daryl

The Dell XPS 15 has always been advertised as the “larger” version of the groundbreaking Dell XPS 13, but I never fell for the hype. The XPS 15 is thicker (it has to be to fit in the discreet GPU), … Continue reading →

Posted in Tech News | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment