Charles Jefferies

Philadelphia

Contributor at PCMag

Freelance writer and reviewer for @PCMag and others (15 yrs experience); HRIS consultant (benefits/payroll systems) at PDS, Inc.

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LG Gram Pro 2-in-1 16 (2025)

1 week ago | uk.pcmag.com | Charles Jefferies

Classifying LG’s Gram Pro 2-in-1 16 is tough. Its 16-inch display makes it feel like a desktop replacement, yet its featherweight build qualifies it as an ultraportable, and it transforms into a giant tablet. However you intend to use it, this laptop is a winner on multiple fronts. Its ultra-thin magnesium chassis, gorgeous OLED touch screen, and potent performance are impressive enough.
Getac F110 (G7, 2025)

1 week ago | uk.pcmag.com | Charles Jefferies

While an Apple iPad Air works well around the house, don’t expect it to survive six-foot drops, heavy rain, or extreme temperatures. Enter the Getac F110 G7 (starts at $2,356; approximately $4,730 as tested), a fully rugged Windows tablet designed to endure the harshest conditions without too much performance compromise versus a standard laptop.
Dell's Pro Max 18 Plus Demolishes AI Tasks With Qualcomm's New Coprocessor

1 week ago | pcmag.com | Charles Jefferies

LAS VEGAS—Dell’s new Pro Max line defines cutting-edge mobile performance, and no model embodies that more than the gargantuan Pro Max 18 Plus. I was at the Dell Technologies World conference recently to see how that laptop works with Qualcomm’s AI-100 inference card, a new dedicated AI coprocessor with 64GB of additional memory installed.
Dell's Pro Max 18 Plus Demolishes AI Tasks With Qualcomm's New Coprocessor

1 week ago | uk.pcmag.com | Charles Jefferies

LAS VEGAS—Dell’s new Pro Max line defines cutting-edge mobile performance, and no model embodies that more than the gargantuan Pro Max 18 Plus. I was at the Dell Technologies World conference recently to see how that laptop works with Qualcomm’s AI-100 inference card, a new dedicated AI coprocessor with 64GB of additional memory installed.
Falcon Northwest FragBox (2025)

3 weeks ago | au.pcmag.com | Charles Jefferies

The Falcon Northwest FragBox (starts at $3,881; $7,094 as tested) is a dream gaming desktop, pairing an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card for unprecedented gaming performance. This iconic small-form-factor system challenges much larger towers, proving size doesn't limit power. It even offers decent expansion capability and (in an irresistible touch) a carrying handle.
Falcon Northwest FragBox (2025) Review: When 'SFF' Means 'Super Fast and Furious'

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Charles Jefferies

This Ryzen 7 mini PC with 32GB RAM is down to its lowest ever priceRight now, you can get the GMKtec M5 Plus mini PC with great specs for 20% off on Amazon. What do laptops and desktop PCs have in common? They take up …
Lenovo's new Legion costs less than Razer's Blade, with an excellent screen, performance, and build quality

3 weeks ago | tomshardware.com | Charles Jefferies

Lenovo’s flagship gaming laptop is a strong contender, offering tip-top performance and an exceptional OLED screen. An aluminum design, customizable RGB lighting, and a sharp webcam further elevate its appeal. That said, we’d like to see some biometric capability and less intrusive software.
Asus Zenbook S 14 (UX5406)

4 weeks ago | uk.pcmag.com | Charles Jefferies

Premium ultraportables often come with hefty price tags, but their cutting-edge technology and flashy designs can justify the investment over budget laptops. The Asus Zenbook S 14 (model UX5406; starts at $1,399 and $1,599 as tested) shines with its faultless build quality, vibrant OLED touch screen, versatile port selection, and impressive battery life.
Asus Vivobook Go 15

1 month ago | uk.pcmag.com | Charles Jefferies

The ideal budget laptop blends everyday usability, reliable performance, and a touch of creature comfort. Essentially, it should be functional without leading to buyer's remorse for not spending more. The Asus Vivobook Go 15 (in the model E1504FA-AS54 we tested) looks promising on paper, with a full-featured Windows OS—not the limited Windows in S Mode—and a super-low starting price of $299 for a base model (and $382 in our test configuration).
HP ZBook Power 16 G11 A

1 month ago | uk.pcmag.com | Charles Jefferies

HP offers a varied lineup of ZBook mobile workstations, but the entry-level ZBook Power 16 G11 A (starts at $1,199; $2,629 as tested) might be the most important. It admirably delivers creative performance on a big screen while maintaining the build quality and connectivity of higher-end ZBooks.