At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Lenovo ThinkPad succeeds in conventional areas: it’s powerful, versatile, has superb ergonomics and great build quality. However, it’s 4K screen is unnecessary and contributes to middling battery life. Best Prices Today: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th-gen) There are no bigger names in business laptops than the Lenovo ThinkPad, and the X1 Carbon is the firm’s current flagship – so a big reputation and plenty of cash rides on its annual refreshes....

In 2012, Lenovo arguably popularised the ‘convertible’ form factor with the release of its original Yoga laptop. A decade later, the lineup is stronger than ever following the announcement of three new Yoga devices at CES 2022. The new Yoga 9i, Yoga 7i and Yoga 6 don’t introduce wholesale changes, but several refinements and tweaks should be a hit with buyers. Let’s start with the Yoga 9i, Lenovo’s flagship convertible laptop....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Empties into base Anti-hair wrap Base has compact footprint On-board tools Cons Bin doesn’t close after emptying Fine dust can clog Max power very noisy Our Verdict Attractive features abound on the Levoit Aero: self-emptying capabilities, varied tools with on-board storage for your favourites, plus a decent battery life on low power. However, while hair doesn’t clog, we found on test that fine dust did, while the self-emptying isn’t as slick as it should be....

At a Glance Our Verdict While the LG G Watch is the cheapest, the Samsung Gear Live is a little thinner and lighter. It also has a heart rate monitor and a higher resolution screen which might make it worth an extra tenner from your wallet. Although it’s likely to be more expensive, those wanting the most stylish should wait for the Motorola Moto 360. Best Prices Today: LG G Watch At Google I/O, the firm gave more detail on Android Wear for smartwatches....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Incredibly lightweight Excellent battery life Great port selection Solid everyday performance Cons Cheap-feeling build Display only 60Hz LCD No discrete GPU Our Verdict The LG Gram 17 packs a lot into an incredibly lightweight chassis, but you’ll have to make do without some of the premium features you’d expect at this price. Unless you’re set on a 17-inch laptop, there are better options elsewhere....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The LG gram 17 is an excellent laptop, partly because it offers something you can’t really find elsewhere. This is a huge laptop that you can actually take around with you, and also has great battery life. There’s more to like including decent performance and a nice range of ports. Best Prices Today: LG gram 17 There was a time when a 17in laptop was a ‘desktop replacement’ device, but that’s history with the LG gram 17....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Although the Microsoft All-In-One Media Keyboard would work okay as a portable keyboard for work purposes, it clearly isn’t its intended use. For navigating around a media system or smarthome setup, it will be perfect. At this price it is a really good deal. Best Prices Today: Microsoft All-In-One Media Keyboard Microsoft All-In-One Media Keyboard review: what it is The Microsoft All-In-One Media Keyboard is a small, portable and wireless qwerty keyboard with an integrated trackpad that supports gestures such as swipe and pinch-to-zoom....

Microsoft Flight Simulator has a 2020 revival, with pristine graphics underpinned by a full, dynamic recreation of the planet Earth. This is the first game in the series since Flight Simulator X way back in 2006, so it’s fair to say that fans were waiting a while for this one. It’s been built fresh from the ground-up, with a painstaking recreation of Earth based on satellite data and Microsoft’s Azure AI, and a whole new physics engine too....

Microsoft has officially unveiled the Surface Laptop Go 2, but you could be forgiven for thinking you’ve seen it before. The company’s new student laptop looks identical to its predecessor, and there aren’t many differences under the hood either. In fact, a couple of upgraded components and a new colour are the only things you can’t get on the original Laptop Go. Let’s talk about those changes in more detail, starting with the most significant: processor....

Though images were leaked ahead of its official launch, the Surface Laptop Studio name was not. Most people thought the images showed the Surface Book 4, but the Studio is – in Microsoft’s words “a fresh take on our powerhouse laptop”. It doesn’t have a detachable screen, so can’t be used as a tablet. Instead, just like the all-in-one desktop version (the Surface Studio), the Surface Laptop Studio is for creative pros, designers, artists and what Microsoft calls ‘weekend gamers’....

The Surface Pro turns 10 this year, but it doesn’t look like Microsoft will be marking the occasion with a new model. Its flagship 2-in-1 has come a long way since 2013’s original – an updated version of the very first Surface from a few months earlier. However, it’s retained the same core design throughout that time, consisting of a large tablet with optional detachable keyboard. But with mixed reviews of last year’s Surface Pro 9 , will Microsoft make any big changes on its successor?...

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Gorgeous design and screen Great keyboard and pen experience Excellent webcam with extra ARM features Impressive battery life Cons Underwhelming ARM performance Not all apps are compatible with ARM Poor port selection Expensive, with keyboard still sold separately Our Verdict The ARM-based Surface Pro 9 combines superb battery life with extra webcam features and 5G, but a clear drop in performance and reduced app compatibility means the Intel version is better for most people....

It has been about 18 months since Microsoft launched the last Surface Pro, but yesterday it announced the Surface Pro 6, which we’ve compared to the new Surface Laptop 2 , and which will be available in black, just like the original tablet which launched in 2012. Don’t expect big changes: the formula works and Microsoft isn’t about to change it. So the new Surface Pro has a 12.3in PixelSense display and the familiar ‘full friction’ kickstand that allows you to get the perfect tilt angle....

At a Glance Our Verdict With the same screen and only a small processor bump, the reasons to upgrade to the Moto G 2015 are the new cameras, waterproof design and the ability to order with the Moto Maker – although that does make it more expensive and it’s not really a budget phone any more. Best Prices Today: Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) Motorola has announced the 3rd generation Moto G alongside the Moto X Style and Moto X Play....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Very good battery life Nice display Reasonable performance Cons Mediocre camera Juddery scrolling Average sound Our Verdict There’s a lot to like about the Moto G13, which combines decent hardware with impressive software. Just don’t expect too much from the cameras. Best Prices Today: Moto g13 Motorola has been turning out some impressive low-cost phones over the last few years. The current affordable Moto G range sports several models, with the G13 being the most affordable....

The Motorola Moto G36 has been spotted on an official national certification website, revealing some intriguing specs for this new budget phone . Motorola’s new phone has appeared on TENAA , China’s telecommunications certification authority, which means it’s as good as officially confirmed. The phone, going under the model number of Motorola XT2533-4 but likely to be the successor to the Motorola Moto G35 (pictured), packs a similar 6.72-inch FHD+ LCD around front....

Motorola looks set to unveil two major new handsets tonight in the Motorola Signature and Razr Fold, but a bunch of details about both have already leaked. Leading with the flagship Motorola Signature , no sooner had Motorola tipped that a launch is coming at CES tonight ( watch the event live here ), than arch tipster Evan Blass (aka Evleaks) has posted what appears to be official press images of the device....

The Nintendo Switch 2 has been a key part of my life in June, and that’s meant taking it with me when travelling to test it out to its full capabilities. As a brand-new, pricey console, keeping it safe and scratch-free was a priority. I needed an affordable case, and I needed one quickly. Plus, I didn’t want to rely on home delivery, as I couldn’t hang around all day waiting around for the doorbell to ring (I’d done that the day before for my console )....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict While a robot vacuum cleaner is still a luxurious purchase in 2018, the Neato Botvac D7 Connected is one of the best you can buy. At £799 it’s an expensive purchase, but the performance and convenience are enough to justify it if you really want one – despite the frustrations we found with the app. If you don’t need all the bells and whistles of the D7, Neato makes cheaper Botvacs in its range that might tempt you....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict As gaming routers go, this is a spectacular one. The DumaOS brings the XR500 into line with the operating system flexibility that you’d expect from a Synology NAS. This OS is focused on effective network management rather than providing network services, though. We’d like it to be cheaper, but that is so true of many of the most desirable devices. Best Prices Today: Netgear XR500 Nighthawk Pro There are many challenges to the online gamer, not only distant human foes....