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desktop computers, laptops and monitors on offer at PcComponentes

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PcComponentes is about to end its PcDayssince the campaign will end tomorrow, July 12. Until then, we can find many offers on different devices, whether desktop computers, laptops, monitors and even televisions. For this reason, we are going to review the best deals that are still available. Samsung OLED TQ65S95FATXXC by 1,599 eurosan OLED television with anti-reflective treatment. PcCom Ready by 1,299 eurosa pre-built computer with a lot of RAM and a lot of internal storage. Asus ZenScreen MB166C by 109 eurosa portable monitor for studying or working outside the home. Acer Nitro V 16 by 1,029 eurosa gaming laptop with a good configuration. Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 by 699 eurosa productivity-oriented laptop. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Samsung OLED TQ65S95FATXXC If you want to renew the television, PcComponentes right now has a good price in the Samsung OLED TQ65S95FATXXCsince it remains for 1,599 euros (before 3,599 euros). It is a smart TV with a 65-inch diagonal OLED panel that also has anti-reflective treatment, a refresh rate of up to 165 Hz and compatibility with Dolby Atmos. Samsung OLED TQ65S95FATXXC The price could vary. We earn commission from these links PcCom Ready The RAM crisis has affected the price of computers, but there are some that have a very good quality-price ratio. It is the case of PcCom Ready which now has a price of 1,299 euros (before 2,019 euros). We are talking about a pre-assembled computer that incorporates the Intel Core i7-14700KF processor, 32 GB of RAM (DDR4), 2 TB of SSD and RTX 5060 graphics. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Asus ZenScreen MB166C If you want to study or work away from home, or play the console during the summer holidays, PcComponentes has an offer on Asus ZenScreen MB166C by 109 euros (before 129 euros). It is a portable monitor with an IPS panel, 15.6-inch diagonal and FullHD resolution. In addition, it offers a 60 Hz refresh rate, includes a stand-case and only uses a USB-C cable for video and power. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Acer Nitro V 16 On the other hand, if what you are looking for is a good gaming laptop, the store has lowered the price of the Acer Nitro V 16 until the 1,029 euros (recommended price of 1,549 euros). A few days ago it was slightly cheaper, costing 30 euros less, but its current price is not bad at all. We are talking about a laptop that has a Ryzen 7 260 processor, has 32 GB of RAM (DDR5), 1 TB of SSD and RTX 5060 graphics. Acer Nitro V 16 (AI ANV16-42) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 Finally, PcComponentes also has on offer the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 by 689 euros (before 1,099 euros). To see this price you have to add it to the cart. It is a productivity-oriented laptop, and it comes with both Windows 11 and Microsoft 365 for an entire year. In addition, the computer comes with an Intel Evo Core i5-1340p processor, 16 GB of RAM (DDR4), 512 GB of SSD and a 13.3-inch touch screen. Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 + Microsoft 365 The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Image | PcComponentes y Compradicción (header), Samsung, Asus, Acer In Xataka | Best televisions in quality price. Which one to buy and seven recommended 4K smart TVs In Xataka | Best wireless over-ear headphones. Which one to buy and five recommended models

With Prime Day the RAM crisis hurts a little less, thanks to these offers on memories, graphics cards and laptops

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Buy hardware, especially anything related to RAM memory or the SSDit has been very complicated and expensive for weeks. The rise of AI The domestic PC component market has suffered (a lot) and devices in general, making everything enormously expensive. And as a result, this is one of the worst times we remember to renew equipment. However, sales campaigns such as Amazon Prime Day They help to weather the storm of surcharges a little, thanks to some bargains that, although they are not as succulent as they were in past editions, are ideal for saving us a pinch. In this sense, the Prime Day 2026 It will be available until late Friday the 26th and, until then, we can take advantage These discounts on laptops, SSDs, RAM and graphics cards. Crucial P310 PS5 SSD 2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 with Heatsink The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Yes indeed, These are exclusive offers for Prime members. Although, if we are not, we can take advantage of the 30 day free trial for new registrations and thus access these discounts, in addition to enjoying shorter and free delivery times, the catalog of Prime Video series and movies and much more. Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Gen 10 with 32 GB of RAM and 1 TB of SSD per 749 eurosa laptop with an excellent quality-price ratio NVIDIA RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7 graphics card by 579.90 eurosideal for gaming at 1440p for years Crucial P310 2TB SSD with heat sink 234.99 eurosone of the few interesting offers in storage Asus TUF A18 by 1,199 eurosgaming laptop with 16 GB of RAM and the RTX 5070 to play, work or any demanding task. RAM Corsair Vengeance RGB 32 GB DDR5 by 389.99 eurosnot at the ideal price but very good in the current context Amazon Prime – 30 days free trial The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Gen 10 Take a full team with us 749 euros with 32 GB of RAM and 1 TB of SSDin the middle of 2026, is not easy, but this Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Gen 10 discounted on Prime Day makes it possible. In addition to that great memory configuration, this Lenovo contains an Intel Core i7-13620H with integrated graphics, a 16-inch 1200p screen and even Windows 11 Home. Overall, a balanced laptop perfect for studying or working. Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Gen 10 The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Windforce OC The hardware crisis is not affecting components such as processors or graphics cards equally, but it is still interesting to see a good offer on a next-generation GPU. In this case, we can take the Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Windforce OC by 579.90 euros. A graphics card with 12 GB of GDDR7 VRAM memory, overclockthree fans and several DisplayPort and HDMI ports to connect multiple monitors. Perfect for playing at more than 60 FPS in 1440p thanks to its compatibility with the most recent versions of DLSS. GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 WINDFORCE OC The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Crucial P310 2TB As we say, brand new SSD It is not simple or cheap in 2026. But this Crucial P310, without having a historical discount, does have a very good price in these times. Now on offer for 234.99 eurosoffers 2 TB of capacity and speeds around 7,000 MB/s. It is a NVMe M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 SSD and is compatible with laptop motherboards, desktop PCs and even PS5. Additionally, it comes with a heat sink that helps it maintain better temperatures at full performance. Crucial P310 PS5 SSD 2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 with Heatsink The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Asus TUF A18 The gaming hardware sector is especially suffering from the component crisis, especially when we move into the field of desktop PCs. custom. However, in already assembled equipment and in laptops We continue to find great purchase options at great prices in mid-2026. This Asus TUF A18 is a good example: a gaming laptop discounted to 1,199 euros which has RTX 5070, Ryzen 7 260, 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of SSD. In addition to a giant 18-inch screen at 1200p and 144 Hz. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Corsair Vengeance RGB 32GB DDR5 With the RAM memorywe click on the bone. When it comes to this component, today it is really difficult to find a normal price, let alone a good offer. If we can wait, the smart purchase involves leaving room for the market to stabilize and not paying an arm and a leg. However, if we need two RAM modules right now, these 16 GB (which make a total of 32 GB) DDR5 at 5,200 MHz by 389.99 euros They are an option to take into account. Compatible with Intel and AMD motherboards, they even come with RGB. CORSAIR Vengeance RGB RS DDR5 RAM 32GB (2x16GB) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | Lenovo, Gigabyte, NVIDIA, Crucial, Asus, Corsair In Xataka | Best mice in quality price. Which one to buy based on use and seven recommended models In Xataka | Best laptops in quality price. Which one to buy based on use and eight recommended models

The trackpad on laptops is a real pain. So Logitech has invented the foldable mouse to put an end to it

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I have always thought that technology should be used to solve everyday problems, not to create artificial needs. And one of those small problems that I had in my daily life was not finding a mouse that could truly accompany my laptop without taking up space or being uncomfortable when carrying it. It turns out that Logitech has just solved this problem, knowing that many of us are fed up with trackpads. The pot. I am not from wallet easy, but when a product comes on the market whose purchase I don’t hesitate for a second, it’s usually for a reason. Logitech just released the Mobi Folda foldable and ultra-compact mouse. Specifically, we are talking about a mouse that, when folded, has a height of just over two centimeters and a length of six. Pretty crazy. When unfolded, it doubles its length, all while weighing just 79 grams. The tech. The Mobi Fold has simple specifications, with a sensor resolution of 4,000 DPI. In case it sounds Chinese to you, DPI (Dots per Inch) basically indicates the sensitivity of the mouse and the more the better. In fact, if we compare with high end mice of the brand, such as MX Master 3we have just half the DPI. What is it noticeable in? In that the greater the amount of DPI, the less we have to force our hand. What sets it apart. A mouse is a mouse. Or that’s what you think until programmable buttons are discovered. This is one of the main features of Logitech mice, and despite the ridiculous size of this Mobi Fold, two programmable touch buttons have been incorporated under the sliding surface. For example, as I write these lines I copy and paste links with the two programmable buttons on my mouse. But you could also take screenshots, open applications, or adjust any app or shortcut to these buttons. For what and for whom. In my particular case, I usually take my laptop out of the house a lot. Events, travel, working away from home… And carrying a bulky mouse like the MX Master 3 (or any other high-end mouse) is not a realistic option. This Mobi Fold completely solves this problem: if your office mouse is horrible and you want a small, programmable and quality one, this is an option. How long does this last?. Durability is one of the keys in any folding product. In the case of this mouse, 50,000 folds are promised. According to Logitech, if we folded and unfolded it eight times a day, it would last a whopping 15 years. In addition to this, the device is capable of detecting how much it is raised and when it is not so that, when closing it, we cannot make accidental presses. And yes, when you fold it it turns off by itself, so you don’t even have to keep an eye on the battery (which lasts 32 days according to Logitech). Price and availability. The Logitech Mobi Fold It can be purchased now for 79.99 euros, in the colors Lilac, White and Graphite. Image | Logitech In Xataka | Best gaming mice: which one to buy and 8 recommended models

eight laptops that you can buy soon with the new NVIDIA RTX Spark chip

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The market of Windows laptop processors It seems that he is more alive than ever. After Qualcomm’s arrival with its ARM chips, MediaTek and NVIDIA have just officially announced their counterattack: NVIDIA RTX Spark. This is a new generation of processors designed specifically for slim laptops and compact computers running Windows 11. He Microsoft Surface Ultra It will be one of these laptops that will go on sale soon with this new chip from NVIDIA and MediaTek. It is an improvement over the previous generation that has Snapdragon 1,799 euros. Of the new generation with the new SoC, the price of the next Microsoft laptop is still unknown. Microsoft Surface Laptop | Copilot+ PC | 15” touch screen | Snapdragon® X Elite | 16GB RAM | 1TB SSD | Latest Model, 7th edition | Black The price could vary. We earn commission from these links ARM efficiency and RTX power Until now, ultra-thin laptops with long battery life had to sacrifice performance in demanding video games. The alliance of these two giants seeks precisely to end this problem. MediaTek brings its experience in the design of SoC low power consumption, low latency wireless connectivity and intelligent power management. For its part, NVIDIA puts its graphic architecture on the table RTX and its local Artificial Intelligence ecosystem. The result (according to both companies) promises hyper-realistic visual effects and brutal graphic power on devices that neither heat up nor consume the battery. Although not all the technical details have been revealed, the architecture of this chip already shows its intentions to compete in the high rangethanks to key features such as: Advanced local AI: prepared to run AI agents and relatively heavy workflows directly on the device, which could reduce the constant dependence on cloud services for everyday tasks. Up to 128 GB of unified memory: It is projected with a high-capacity, high-speed unified memory architecture designed by MediaTek, an approach reminiscent of the strategy applied by Apple in its M series processors. Cutting-edge manufacturing: The chip benefits from the collaboration between MediaTek and TSMC, which points to optimized power consumption and even notable power efficiency under demanding workloads. Laptops that have been presented and will integrate this chip With the presentation of RTX Spark we have also been able to discover a new series of laptops that will integrate this SWc. However, it is worth keeping in mind that these teams have not yet landed in stores. If you urgently need to renew your computer and prefer not to wait for the next few months, we have selected some of the most interesting proposals that you can find today among the current generation models after presenting the features that the new models will have. Microsoft Surface Ultra: The upcoming Surface Laptop Ultra aims to become the most powerful device in Microsoft history when it debuts at the end of the year. Its great hardware assets will be a spectacular 2,000-nit Mini-LED screen, a haptic trackpad and total connectivity without sacrificing ports. All of this powered by the new RTX Spark chip, which promises graphics performance on par with a laptop RTX 5070 and the ability to process advanced Artificial Intelligence locally and 100% privately. The previous generation of this Microsoft Surface (which is the current one) comes with a 15-inch touch screen, Snapdragon X Elite as the brain, 16 GB of RAM, 1 TB of SSD storage and Copilot+ PC. Microsoft Surface Laptop | Copilot+ PC | 15” touch screen | Snapdragon® X Elite | 16GB RAM | 1TB SSD | Latest Model, 7th edition | Black The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Asus ProArt P16 and P14: aimed squarely at creative professionals, the new ProArt P16 and P14 will stand out for their 120 Hz OLED touch screens. Inside they will hide a brutal configuration of up to 128 GB of LPDDR5X RAM, 1 TB or 2 TB SSD storage options depending on the size of the chassis and all-terrain connectivity to work without limitations. The current generation of Asus ProArt It can be purchased with different configurations. For example, this one that costs 2,399 euros It comes with a 16-inch screen, AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, 32 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD and Windows 11 Home as the operating system. ASUS ProArt P16 OLED H7606WM-SC056W The price could vary. We earn commission from these links MSI Prestige N16: This 2-in-1 convertible seeks to redefine the concept of premium ultraportable equipment. Although the details about its price, dimensions and other technical components are kept secret, the company has confirmed that it will have a spectacular 16-inch OLED screen with UHD resolution and a peak brightness of more than 1,000 nits. If you don’t want to wait for the new MSI Prestige, you have the current generationalso with a 16-inch screen with 2.8K resolution, Intel Core Ultra 9 386H processor, 32 GB of RAM and 1 TB SSD storage. MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3MG-013ES 16″ laptop The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Dell XPS 16: The Dell XPS with RTX Spark chip will maintain its iconic 16.3-inch aluminum chassis, establishing itself as a workstation with a continuous design but with renewed power. Although the specific technical details and its starting price remain unknown, the firm has confirmed that it will retain versatile connectivity with three USB-C ports, HDMI, audio jack and SD card reader. For those who do not want to wait for the current generation of the Dell XP, it is also a good option. In your 13 inch version costs 1,679 euros on Amazon and comes with an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB storage. Laptop DELL The price could vary. We earn commission from these links HP OmniBook and Ultra 16: HP has announced the development of its new OmniBook Although the brand has preferred to keep the technical specifications and prices secret, it has announced that these devices will come optimized … Read more

five laptops on sale at ASUS Weeks

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With how difficult it is nowadays to ride a PC for parts (in part, because of the price of RAM), laptops have an advantage. The difficult thing perhaps is choosing one that suits our budget and our needs, since not all of us are looking for the same thing. Are you looking for a new team? Well, don’t lose sight of the ASUS Weekswhere we have a lot of laptops (and more devices or components) with quite interesting discounts. In this promo, available until next June 14we can find discounts of up to 69%. There is a lot to choose from, but we have selected five laptops that we find especially interesting: ASUS Zenbook DUO by 1,899.99 eurosa very versatile laptop that has two OLED touch screens. ASUS ProArt P16 by 4,099 eurosa laptop designed for professionals with 64 GB of DDR5 RAM and an RTX 5080. ASUS ROG Strix G18 by 2,449.99 eurosdesigned for demanding players thanks to its RTX 5070 Ti. ASUS TUF Gaming A16 by 1,249.99 eurosa cheaper gaming laptop that has great value for money. ASUS ExpertBook P5 by 1,029 euros– Lightweight, 14-inch laptop that’s perfect for working or studying. ASUS Zenbook DUO The first of the laptops that we bring you is this Zenbook DUO, a very special device that has two 14-inch OLED screens. This is very useful in terms of productivity, since it allows you to have a larger workspace. In addition, it has a detachable full-size keyboard and a stand for the screens. In terms of components, the truth is that it is a powerful device designed to perform at a high level for years. It has an Intel Core Ultra 7 255H processor along with 32 GB of LPDDR5x type RAMas well as 1 TB of storage in the form of SSD. Its current price is 1,899.99 eurossince it has a discount of 100 euros in ASUS Weeks. ASUS Zenbook DUO (UX8406) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links ASUS ProArt P16 At ASUS Weeks we can also find equipment very oriented towards the professional world and the most demanding users. This ProArt 16 is a very clear example of this, since we are faced with a laptop with a top spec list: uses a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor, 64 GB of LPDDR5x RAM and an RTX 5080. In addition to this, it also mounts ora very good 16-inch OLED touch screen with 120 Hz and WQUXGA resolution (3840 x 2400 pixels). To all this we must add a series of very interesting ASUS tools, such as Muse Tree or StoryCube. Its RRP is 4,499 euros, but it is available for 4,099 euros. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links ASUS ROG Strix G18 There are many gaming options in these ASUS Weeks. The first of the two that we bring you is this ASUS ROG Strix G18, a laptop designed for enthusiastic gamers looking for very high performance even at 1440p. As a graph, mount one of the most balanced from NVIDIA: the RTX 5070 Ti. In addition to this, it also has a good processor such as the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32 GB of DDR5 RAM and an 18-inch IPS screen with 240 Hz and anti-reflective technology. All this makes it a laptop designed to play now and for many years at a good level and with DLSS 4.5. Its RRP is 2,799 euros, but we can get it for 2,449.99 euros. And it comes with the new and long-awaited ‘007 First Light’ as a gift. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links ASUS TUF Gaming A16 Are you looking for a more affordable gaming laptop? Then perhaps this ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is more suitable for you, which is now available for 1,249.99 euros (instead of the 1,499 euros it usually costs). Despite being cheaper than the previous one, it is still a very interesting option that comes with an RTX 5060, a graphics card that is also still compatible with NVIDIA’s DLSS 4.5. To all of the above, we must add a Ryzen 7 260 processor, 32GB DDR5 RAM and 1 TB of SSD. Its screen in this case is 16 inches and has a 1920×1200 resolution, but it still has a good 120 Hz refresh rate. Like the previous one, it also includes the new ‘James Bond’ game as a gift. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links ASUS ExpertBook P5 To finish this selection of laptops, we have this ExpertBook P5. It is a device designed to work or study, but also to be very easy to transport everywhere with us. Despite having a metal chassis, It barely weighs 1.29 kgso you won’t have to carry a contraption with you every time you go to the office or university. And how are the specifications? Well, it’s not bad at all: it has an Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, 32 GB of DDR5 RAM and a 14-inch screen with 2.5K resolution and a refresh rate of 144 Hz. It has a discount right now of 90 euros compared to its usual price: it costs 1,029 euros. ASUS ExpertBook P5 (P5405) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | ASUS In Xataka | Best laptops in quality price. Which one to buy based on use and seven recommended models In Xataka | What is the best laptop for working in 2026. Tips and recommendations

Nvidia has just launched its missile against Intel AMD’s dominance in PCs and laptops. There is a problem: it is a slightly obsolete missile

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In October 2025 Nvidia launched its DGX Sparka unique workstation that the company called “the world’s smallest AI supercomputer.” that machine It was actually announced in January.but it took a while to reach the market. When it finally did, it became an interesting alternative but somewhat limited in scope. That is just what the new Nvidia RTX Spark family, which will arrive, wants to change both in the form of laptops as desktop computers, and that it will do so with a fundamental difference: Windows for ARM. Hello, Windows for ARM. The golden DGX Spark were Linux-based workstations, which targeted them at a smaller audience, but with the RTX Spark, Nvidia wanted to make the big leap to the general public. These devices are based on Windows 11 for ARM, and will take advantage of all hardware and software capabilities so that this technological solution is no longer only aimed at AI enthusiasts. Of course, that will continue to be one of the segments it will target, but these systems can also be used for both creative and gaming environments. In Xataka We wanted an ideal PC to be able to experiment with local AI models. The Framework Desktop is the answer to our prayers Approximate performance: an RTX 5070. Those responsible for NVIDIA have not yet given too many specific details about what we can expect from this platform in terms of performance, but they have indicated that the performance of the GPU It is close to that of an RTX 5070 (portable version), although the exact numbers depend on the specific application or game: in some it will be a little better, in others a little worse and in others exactly the same. Yes, they have indicated that the promise is to obtain 100 FPS in 1440p gaming as reference data. Same chip, different operating system. Hardware technical specifications They are identical to those of the DGX Spark. The main data are the following: NVIDIA Grace Blackwell Architecture CPU: up to 20 Grace cores GPU: Developed in collaboration with MediaTek, up to 6,144 CUDA cores, 1 PFLOP of AI performance Unified memory: up to 128 GB LPDDR5X at 273 GB/s with NVLink at 600 GB/s But compared to the DGX Spark, we insist, the fundamental difference is that instead of using a specific Nvidia Linux distribution for these machines, here we can take advantage of Windows 11 for ARM. When AI controls your computer. During the presentation of this platform, those responsible for Nvidia talked about the absolute rise of AI agents and how this will mark a paradigm shift in the way we use our PCs and laptops. Before we did it with a mouse and keyboard, but they see a near future in which control is taken by those AI agents, with whom we will interact in a quite different way. The example is the already famous OpenClaw and Hermeswhich with the appropriate permissions can run all kinds of tasks and applications on the computer to autonomously do things for us. Six laptops initially. The Nvidia RTX Spark platform will initially be available in six devices from six different manufacturers that will rely on this technological solution from launch. ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft and MSI will have their equipment ready this fall, although at the moment there are no specific specifications or prices announced. It is possible that during Computex we will learn more details about these devices. What can we expect in autonomy. At the moment no specific data has been given about the efficiency of these devices, but Nvidia spoke of a battery life “for the whole day.” They highlight the efficiency of the GPU and in fact indicate that GPU performance will be virtually the same whether the laptop is plugged in or not. Obviously in intensive tasks and demanding games that battery will drain much more quickly. In Xataka Goodbye to the duopoly of Intel and AMD in Windows: the arrival of NVIDIA processors is imminent and brings 8 laptops under its arm The doubt of Windows for ARM. The commitment to Microsoft’s operating system is striking, but Nvidia believes that now the system is much more mature, and that both emulation and hardware support It’s much better than in the past thanks to the work that Microsoft and Nvidia have done in the months and years leading up to this launch. They talk about a “first-class experience” for the operating system, and even commented that they have worked with the developers of anti-cheat systems in video games so that this is not a problem on these computers. And also desktop computers. When Nvidia announced its DGX Spark, then similar desktop computers appeared in format that also offered that same platform. The same thing will happen with RTX Spark, and although there was hardly any data here, Nvidia did indicate that these devices will appear in the fall from Acer, Asus, Dell, Gigabyte, HP, MSI and Lenovo. {“videoId”:”x7ztphf”,”autoplay”:false,”title”:”How to know the components of your PC (RAM, Graphics, CPU…) and the state they are in”, “tag”:”webedia-prod”, “duration”:”387″} Many unknowns and certain obsolescence. There are many doubts surrounding these devices in terms of performance or price, but there is another fundamental problem: when these laptops and desktop PCs appear starting in the fall, they will do so with chips that have been on the market for a year and therefore in a certain sense are already somewhat obsolete. Competing with the Desktop Framework. The memory bandwidth is not exceptional, and for example the Framework Desktop presented in August 2025 already offered a similar configuration in that section, with up to 128 GB of LPDDR5x memory at 256 GB/s. It will be interesting to see how the RTX Spark machines perform against alternatives like this (which makes use of a “traditional” x86 Windows 11 operating system) and whether Nvidia’s ARM chip can really make a difference in an ultra-competitive market. In Xataka |The demand for AI memories is suffocating mobile manufacturers. The largest … Read more

The MacBook Neo has made traditional Windows laptops look ridiculous. This is great news for users.

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He MacBook Neo showed the way. Mid-range laptops seemed stuck in the past, with an unattractive price/performance ratio. The feeling was that once you were buying a laptop, it was better to invest 1,000 euros or more to be able to work and play comfortably. That seems to be finally changing, because we are seeing a lot of movement in the world of Windows laptops. Asleep on our laurels. Apple’s new model showed that there could be alternatives and caught manufacturers on the wrong foot. Everyone seemed comfortable with it. status quobut he MacBook Neo woke them up from slumberand soon we will see a deployment of modest but functional equipment. Above all, because three of the semiconductor majors already have their SoCs ready or almost ready to compete with the Apple A18 Pro of the MacBook Neo. Qualcomm Snapdragon C. The first alternative is this chip with ARM architecture that just announced by Qualcomm and according to the firm, it will allow equipment to be offered with starting prices of $300. It is very likely that these proposals are too limited (and have no more than 4 GB of RAM), but also that there are versions with higher configurations. The Snapdragon C promises remarkable efficiency, and Qualcomm is an old acquaintance of Windows for ARM equipment. Intel Wildcat Lake. In April we saw how Intel showed its great commitment to conquer this new era of mid-range laptops. I did it with his family Wildcat Lake in which, for example, the new Intel Core 3 304 are integrated. The fundamental advantage of these chips is that of using the traditional x86-64 architecture, which until now has proven to be the best option for Windows computers due to its completely native support for the OS and its applications. Nvidia waits its turn. A lot has been spoken how the duopoly of Intel and AMD on Windows computers could have an expiration date. Qualcomm has not managed to erode that reality, but who may have an important asset is Nvidia, which is preparing the launch of its Arm chips. There has been talk for months that there will be not one, but two based on the GP10 chip which Nvidia jointly developed with MediaTek. The names that are mentioned in the leaks are N1 and N1X, and although the details are unknown, the expectations are notable and already start to leak also Lenovo models that will integrate the N1X. But Windows on ARM has never caught on. The doubts with Qualcomm and Nvidia’s proposals are not due to them, but rather to Microsoft and its Windows operating system. Its version for ARM chips has been available for years, but the teams that have taken advantage of these chips were limited by some software conflicts. I’d better stay with Intel and AMD. There are hardly any problems in that sense anymore, but the promise of the efficiency of ARM chips was not so striking when the prices of such equipment were high. In the end, it was more worthwhile for most users to bet on “traditional” chips from Intel and AMD, and Qualcomm’s proposals—the only ones that appeared on the market—never quite conquered the general public, not even when Copilot+ PCs appeared. Windows 11, by the way, He didn’t make it easy either. with your list of requirements. Specs don’t matter (that much). We already saw yesterday how the specifications of the Wilcat Lake chips are superior to those of the Apple A18 Pro of the MacBook Neobut that doesn’t mean much. Above all, because the MacBook Neo have proven to be laptops that offer a fantastic user experience, but at the moment computers with Intel chips have not been analyzed and their performance is unknown. These same doubts affect future devices with Qualcomm or Nvidia chips: they will have to demonstrate that the user experience is as good (or better) than that of the MacBook Neo, or else these manufacturers (and Microsoft) will have a serious problem. It’s good news. Whatever happens, Apple’s move has caused manufacturers to finally move and develop solutions to try to compete with the surprising team from Cupertino. If the MacBook Neo had not been launched, we would probably still be stuck in the mid-range Windows laptop segment, but this is going to liven things up and revive competition between manufacturers. We all win. In Xataka | “We arrived too soon, but we were right”: The MacBook Neo is everything Microsoft dreamed of with the disastrous Windows 8

Microsoft has funded a report showing that Windows laptops are better than the MacBook Neo. There are many questions

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Almost two months after the launch of the MacBook NeoApple’s cheap laptop continues to surprise. To Apple the firstwhich had sales forecasts that they had to fold because it seems that the model has taken off very well in the market. In fact, so well that can be a problem for the company itself. It has also caught walking changed to a segment of Windows laptops that compete in potential, but show that there are sections in which the smallest of the Apple family has no rival. The competition is being tough and something that shows that the Neo is the most successful MacBook in recent years is that Microsoft has supported a report to compare several Windows laptops against the MacBook Neo. And of course, controversy has broken out because the report does not point to key sections that make the Neo so interesting for certain sectors of users. All vs the MacBook Neo Microsoft dominates the laptop landscape. Although there is a recent movement to move to Linuxespecially after Microsoft’s latest actions filling your operating system with ‘junk’ which makes PCs slower (something the company’s CEO himself has acknowledged, stating that they are going to relax their foot on the accelerator of AI), Windows is THE computer operating system. It is accessible, it has been very easy to use for many years and if you buy a PC, it will most likely come with its license. In the highest range they have competition from MacBooks, but for less than 1,000 euros there is no discussion. A laptop for office use, one as a second computer or one for studying is Windows almost yes or yes. There are also Chromebooks out there, but sometimes not even Google remembers them. But of course, a MacBook Neo has arrived with a very attractive price, especially in the United States where, with the student discount, you can get it for $599. As we say, it seems that is entering that segment like a sharp knifeor even for those who already have a Mac and want a simpler one for other types of tasks. And Microsoft is not interested in having market share eaten away. Therefore, as we read in Wccftechhas financed a report to Signal65 to compare certain Windows laptop models against the MacBook Neo. What models? On paper, all four models have better features in many aspects such as storage, RAM, ports or the power of the processors. These are the points where the MacBook Neo falters the most (especially in storage) because its SoC is the A18 Pro of the iPhone 16 Pro with a totally different philosophy. If we look at the Signal65 comparison tables, it is evident that Windows laptops have an advantage over Apple’s. The problem is when you start reading the fine print. For example, in the performance tests, they were all done with the power adapter and here it is important because, while Windows laptops perform better with the adapter, Apple laptops do not distinguish between being plugged in or not (unless they are in power saving mode). On the other hand, comparative tables show certain biases such as pointing out that a larger screen (15.3 inches versus 13 inches) is better for the mere fact of being larger when the MacBook’s has more resolution and pixel density. The battery test has also sparked controversy because yes, one on the list, the IdeaPad Slim 3x, has 56% more battery, but the MacBook’s screen is brighter and, while the IdeaPad has a 60 Wh battery, the MacBook’s is 36.5 Wh. And then the issue of price. While the IdeaPad Slim 3x starts at $449, being a very aggressive device in this sense, the HP starts at $599, the Yoga 7i at $1,099 and the Omnibook at $949. In addition, two of them are convertible, so they are directly in another category. What is overlooked in the comparison is that the MacBook Neo, although it is true that it is not the most powerful, It has a design and build quality that a manufacturer with Windows cannot match for that price, nor can the screen and autonomy in a mobility environment in which you are not always with maximum brightness. It also does not address the efficiency of one system versus the other because, in the end, it is not an analysis, but rather a comparison that does not aim to honestly measure the devices. All five are very interesting and all five have their place in the market, but from the moment you compare pears with apples is when things start to not add up. Asus’s own financial director already pointed out that the launch of the Neo was a blow to the market, stating that all PC manufacturers should look carefully. In the end, the real problem is not how each team performs in the comparison, but rather that it is not a serious analysis either because of the choice of opponents or, above all, because of that great “financed by Microsoft” that shows that Asus’s financial director is not misguided and that the industry must take this Apple product seriously. That Microsoft has funded a biased comparison is important because it enhances the value of independent analyzes and, above all, because if the MacBook Neo is really harming the Windows laptop sector, they will surely respond with products that can stand up to it at the same price and users will win. The bad news is that both the Neo and any type of competition arrive at the worst time, being in the middle of a crisis with no end in sight and that is causing all manufacturers to offer worse RAM and storage configurations… and that is hard impacting even an Apple which has stopped offering some versions of its products. And something important in the background in the comparison: there are sectors in which things are not so much about specifications as about experience, and with the current Windows the experience … Read more

The POCO with 8,500 mAh battery drops in price, offers on Google phones, Apple laptops and more. Hunting Bargains

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After the Spring Sale Festival, the stores have not stood still and have been launching a good assortment of offers on devices such as mobile phones, computers (even Apple) or televisions. Are you looking for the best deal of the week? Well, stay, we are going to review the best offers we have found these days. Nintendo Switch 2 + game of your choice The price could vary. We earn commission from these links POCO X8 Pro Max by 429.99 eurosthe new mobile phone from the Xiaomi family that incorporates a huge 8,500 mAh battery. MacBook Air M4 by 899 eurosone of the Apple computers with the best quality-price ratio. Google Pixel 10a by 466.65 euros when registering in the store, the latest mobile phone launched by Google with a more reasonable price. nintendo switch 2 by 459 eurosthe console with a gift video game, to choose from four. Philips 85PUS8510 by 969 eurosa huge television that comes with a free sound bar. POCO X8 Pro Max If there is something that the new generation of the POCO X stands out for, it is the model. X8 Pro Maxwhich comes to put its cards on the table with a huge 8,500 mAh battery and an introductory offer: 429.99 euros in the official store, although you can select an additional discount coupon of 20 euros. It also includes two months of YouTube Premium and three months of Spotify Premium. The battery of POCO X8 Pro Max It is what draws the most attention, both for the capacity in milliamps (which will last for several days of use) and for the 100W fast chargingwhich allows it to be recharged in a short time. It also features a 6.83-inch screen and the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s processor. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links MacBook Air M4 Some stores have lowered the price of MacBook Air M4leaving it for 899 euros in which it is one of the best we have seen to date. It may no longer be Apple’s cheapest model (now it is the MacBook Neo), but it is very interesting thanks to its battery up to 18 hours of navigationits weight of 1.24 kg or its M4 chip, which offers excellent performance at all times. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Google Pixel 10a If you register at MediaMarkt you can take the Google Pixel 10a cheaper. Yes, by doing so its price automatically drops from 549 euros to 466.65 eurosso we are talking about a good discount considering that it was launched recently. It stands out mainly for its screen, which offers a good brightness, good resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate to view content very fluidly. In addition, its camera module is integrated, so nothing stands out. Google Pixel 10a (128GB) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links nintendo switch 2 The nintendo switch 2 has dropped in price at MediaMarkt. Your discount is only 10 euros, but… you can get a free video game. Accessing the console in the store, below allows you to select one of four video games, and you will get it for free. That is, the console and a video game per 459 euros. You can also choose the Nintendo Switch 2 pack with Mario Kart World for 499 euros and one of four games to choose from. These are the ones you can choose: Kirby Air Riders. Hades 2. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Banishment. Metroid Prime 4 Beyond. Nintendo Switch 2 + game of your choice The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Philips 85PUS8510 On the other hand, if you are looking for a huge TV, be careful what PcComponentes has on offer: a pack that includes a Philips 85PUS8510 smart TV along with a Philips TAB4000 sound bar. All this for 969 euros. The most notable thing is the television, since it mounts a 85 inch QLED screen and is compatible with Ambilight and Dolby Atmos. Philips 85PUS8510 + Philips TAB4000 + Movistar Plus+ (six months) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | Xiaomi, Apple, Google, Nintendo, Philips In Xataka | The best mobile phones, we have tested them and here are their analyzes In Xataka | Best televisions in quality price. Which one to buy and seven recommended 4K smart TVs

In the midst of the RAM and SSD crisis, there are those who are launching laptops and mobile phones with more capacity at the same price: Apple

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Apple has set out to eclipse the Mobile World Congress. He does not attend the Barcelona fair, but he has presented products. For now, the iPhone 17ethe new MacBook Pro with the M5 Pro and M5 Max processorsthe new MacBook Air M5 and the renewal of your monitor Studio Display. And what has caught my attention the most is the “generosity” of an Apple that has not accustomed us to it. Because, with the one that is falling with the RAM crisis and of SSD priceApple is offering more without increasing the price. And it is something that has several readings… and some asterisks. The new devices. There isn’t much new in anything the company has presented so far. It is assumed that there is still a ‘cheap’ MacBook throughout this Wednesday, March 4, but what they have already presented is, basically, the same as last year, but with new processors. The iPhone 17e is a mobile phone with an outdated design, but it includes a slightly cut version of the processor of the iPhone 17 Pro. The MacBook Pros were already beasts in many ways and now they can be equipped with the M5 Pro and M5 Max that reach absurd figures for GPU capacity and memory bandwidth in the most powerful versions. And the MacBook Air was already a very interesting device for mobility, but now also somewhat more powerful. As I say, not much new on the front, until we look at the storage. With the one that is falling… At this point, no one is aware that we are experiencing an unprecedented component crisis. It’s not like 2020, when a bunch of factors caused a global chip crisis. Now there is only one “culprit”: artificial intelligence. There is three main companies that manufacture memory (Micron, SK Hynix and Samsung), and the three have focused almost the entire his production to memories for AI. This is causing not only us to have to pay more to be able to buy RAM or an SSD for our PC, but also the manufacturers themselves are changing their device launch plans –the steam machine-, there is someone who is selling laptops without RAM or without SSDwho looks to Chinese manufacturers to see if they can find a solution or, directly, those who can withdraw from the market. And, in the middle of that hurricane, Apple (which It is not characterized by its popular prices), launches devices. And the surprise came. Generosity. I’m not going to explain much, I’m just going to give some information: The iPhone 17e starts with 256 GB of storage and costs 709 euros. He iPhone 16e It started at 128 GB and cost 709 euros. The MacBook Air M5 costs 1,199 euros with 512 GB of SSD. He MacBook Air M4 It cost the same at launch, 1,199 euros (in October last year they lowered it by 100 euros to 1,099 euros), but with 256 GB. On these devices, Apple has doubled the storage while maintaining the price. And not only that: the Studio Display XDR was sold with a basic tilt adjustment stand, but you could purchase the articulated arm that allowed you to adjust both angle and height. The price of support? 999 euros, which became a meme. Now, the new Studio Display XDR It comes with that ‘Pro’ support included. Of course, the base MacBook Pro M5 costs 100 euros more with a 1 TB SSD instead of 512 GB. Generosity? What is happening here, is the first thing I thought when I started analyzing the price. There are several options that can be compatible… and even all at the same time. No company is there to give away, so it is simply possible that they have a huge stock of 512 GB SSDs that they now mount as a base in their computers. This would make sense if we take into account the very high price of expanding the memory on an Apple device. The most basic option would be the most chosen, so those with 128 GB on mobile phones and 256/512 on MacBooks would be the best sellers and, therefore, have a surplus of the expanded options that fewer people would opt for. Another reading may be that, due to the high price of the devices, Apple decides to absorb part of the cost of RAM because it’s still worth itmaking money per device sold and expanding the Mac user base at a time when Windows laptops can have a very difficult time. What Apple saves are the chargers in its new equipment. The MacBook Pro no longer included a charger, but the MacBook Air did. Now not even that. The turn. The other option is that… it will be our turn. The prices that I have detailed are in euros and for Spain if we take into account the launch price, without subsequent offers or reductions. In the United States, things are very different. They have also doubled the storage, but the MacBook Air in its 13 and 15-inch versions now They are 100 dollars more expensive than the previous generation. It is always complicated because direct conversions cannot be made from the US price to the European price (in fact, the M5 MacBook Air costs $1,099 and $1,299 compared to our 1,199 euros and 1,499 euros), but we may simply have to face that price increase in 2027 models. Because, unfortunately, the RAM crisis is going to last a long time. Intel He thinks he has the rest of the decade ahead of him, NVIDIA does not have good forecasts either and Samsung has just said that, if that, it will begin to ease in 2027. Images | Apple, Samsung In Xataka | Apple has been the industry’s first customer for decades. AI is relegating it to the background

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