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Our recently published review of the Dell Precision 5540 shows the workstation as a very well designed device with a good build quality. While the port selection is not exactly vast, there is a Thunderbolt 3 port, which can offset the lack of various ports with an appropriate adapter. An Intel Core i9-9980HK sits at the heart of the Precision 5540 and offers overclocking potential thanks to an unlocked multiplier. Whether or not this is a good idea remains questionable however, since the CPU already struggles to achieve the expected performance results. Furthermore, the chassis becomes warm to the touch, which results in a negative impact on the performance during the Cinebench R15 loop. On the other hand, the OLED panel of the 4K option makes for a great visual experience. The luminance is decent and the glossy screen is pleasantly resistant to glare. Additionally, the panel comes factory calibrated and our own calibration attempt was only able to improve the results of the CalMAN t...

If you’re looking for a mid-range APS-C camera in the run-up to Christmas, there are truly some excellent choices out there right now. With Nikon having just launched the Z 50, the choice between that, the Sony a6400, Canon’s new M6 Mark II, and the popular Fuji X-T30 is quite tough. Here’s a very balanced guide to get you started. Chris Nicholls from DP Review has put together this short video to run you through how these four excellent cameras compare, ranking each of them in four categories: design and handling, image quality, video quality, and autofocus performance. None of these cameras will leave you disappointed with your purchase, but you might want to figure out what’s most important to you before making a decision. Like Nicholls, I’m not a huge fan of the dial layout on the Sony APS-C cameras, and even for enthusiasts, not having a wheel under the forefinger makes little sense to me. Strangely, the camera that makes me the most excited o...

I used my Nikon D610 to take the last photograph of my mom before she died. I’ve documented my children’s lives nearly everyday. The rubber grip is wearing thin in spots. A rubber tab on the bottom is chronically flapping loose; my fingers push it back into place out of habit. This camera has become an extension of me, and I have grown to love it. But it has not always been that way. I bought the Nikon D610 back in April 2015. I had been using a Nikon D5200 since 2013. I quickly learned that I loved taking photos. I was using the camera for a 365 project. It turned into two 365 projects. I was on camera sites everyday learning about camera settings and techniques. DigitalRev on YouTube in its heyday! I look back on those moments with great happiness, thinking about the joy of photography added to my life. I had collected a few lenses with the D5200, and when I wanted to upgrade to a camera body that had more accessible external controls, the D610 was the logical choice for me. The N...

Android 10's beta period was a wild ride, with new implementations of gesture navigation and tweaks to notifications happening on a monthly basis. The active development cycle also meant some previously-announced functionality has been removed, while other features have yet to show up at all. We expected at least a few of them to end up as Pixel-exclusive features, and while a few did end up that way (like a system theme picker), others never materialized at all. These are Android 10's 'lost' features. Screen recorder Android still doesn't have a built-in screen recorder. Not only does iOS actually have this feature, but its screen recorder can capture internal system audio, which isn't possible through any screen recording apps on Android (without root, anyway). Android 10 looked like it might have addressed this problem, but alas, it wasn't meant to be. An experimental screen recorder appeared as a flag in the Android 10 betas, and it could be enabled ...

We probably are several months away from knowing the Galaxy S11 in all its glory. However, nothing is stopping them from pipping out through several leaks and rumors. Could be this a sign that Samsung will release its 2020 trio of flagships before the usual MWC season? Well only time will tell, but today, we have another leak about an interesting feature in these devices. According to the very reliable, Ice Universe, Samsung will debut a new Laser AutoFocus System in the new Galaxy S11 series. Until now, the company has been relying on the Dual Pixel AF system of the image sensor. However, it seems that Samsung will drop this technology in favor of Laser Auto-focus for the upcoming flagships. The reason is unclear, Samsung is rumored to ship a 108MP camera on the upcoming smartphones. Could this sensor lack the Dual Pixel AF system? While Samsung’s ISOCELL Bright HMX lacks this technology, there’s no evidence pointing to the use of this sensor in the future flagships. Perhaps, t...

Chromebooks are available at prices high and low. The $300 Lenovo Chromebook C340 sits in the sweet spot, balancing affordability with features and functionality. You’ll be hard-pressed to find as much bang for the buck as in the Chromebook C340, but Lenovo made a few choices that threaten to sink the entire experience. Find out what they are in the Android Authority Lenovo Chromebook C340 review. About this Lenovo Chromebook C340 review: I tested the Lenovo Chromebook C340 (11 inch) over the course of seven days. The device shipped with Chrome OS 78 and remained on that build throughout the duration of the review period. Lenovo supplied Android Authority with the review unit. What is the Lenovo Chromebook C340? The C340 is a two-in-one convertible that works as a laptop or a tablet thanks to a hinge that swings 360 degrees. The 11-inch display means the C340 is compact, lightweight, and highly portable. Though Lenovo isn’...

Black Friday is an excellent time to find a nice gaming laptop on a budget. Today's biggest gaming titles have demanding spec requirements—a good graphics card and a reliable processor is a must. This 15.6" Asus machine more than hits the mark as one of the best deals we've found so far on gaming laptops. The laptop comes pre-loaded with Windows 10. It features an RGB backlit keyboard which can be programmed using the TUF Aura Core panel. You'll find an HDMI port on the side for a possible second display output. This laptop is definitely ideal for gaming and other high-demand media software like Photoshop. The GeForce GTX 1650 GPU and Core i5 processor really come together to make this deal stand out. If you're looking for a high-performance gaming laptop on a budget, you should check out this Asus gaming laptop deal while it lasts. It usually retails for over $700 but is available right now on Best Buy for just $579. If you're looking for something a littl...

Despite not being the favorite OEM of many, Sony Mobile has done a lot for the Android ecosystem. Between supporting the efforts of open source developers by contributing to AOSP and the advent and upkeep of their Open Devices program, there’s a lot to be said for Sony’s dedication to Android. The Open Devices program is an initiative that provides working AOSP code for Sony smartphones that are a part of the program. Developers can then use this working AOSP code to make custom ROMs. The Sony Xperia 5 is the latest addition to the Open Devices program. Of course, to boot a custom ROM, you do need to have an unlocked bootloader as well. As a result, Sony has also announced that the Sony Xperia 5 can now be bootloader unlocked. The company has published build guides for AOSP for smartphones in the Open Devices program, and you’ll be able to modify and build your own custom ROMs to boot on the Xperia 5 with ease. You can view the working source code for an AOSP build for the Sony Xperi...

Recently having announced a trio of very similar cases, Thermaltake is back again to announce the new H550 TG ARGB case. At first sight, these cases might appear quite different from the G31, G32, and G33, but they’re actually based on the same internal chassis. The basis is a simple mid-tower ATX case, which can hold up to ATX-size motherboards with seven expansion slots. It also has two additional expansion slots for vertically mounting a graphics card if you so desire. GPUs can be up 300mm long, and if you install one vertically, do be sure it isn’t more than 45mm thick or you’ll have clearance issues with the tempered glass panel. With a radiator installed there is a memory height clearance of 40mm, and even the best CPU coolers can be up to 165 mm tall. PSUs can be up to 200 mm long, but will be limited to 160 mm in length with the hard drive rack installed. Either way, the PSU cover has a window to ensure your PSU also gets a little admiration from its human...

Earlier this year, I reviewed the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s, but that device came alongside a larger one, the 14s. Now that device is in, and it's a very similar machine. It's a bit bigger, and it has dedicated graphics, but it's just as awesome. If you're unfamiliar with the ThinkBook brand, that's OK, because it's new. It's pretty much Lenovo rethinking its Think business laptops. There are plenty of people that love ThinkPads, but there are also plenty of people that don't like them at all. The latter people don't want TrackPoints, the traditional black color, or that annoying placement of the Fn key (to the left of the Ctrl key). The ThinkBook 14s is more of a traditional laptop. It has an aluminum build, a shallower keyboard, no TrackPoint, and no physical buttons on top of the trackpad. But this is an all-around great PC. The performance is fantastic, as is the keyboard, and it has some great, common sense features. Note that the normal price of...