Articles by Rami Tabari, Editor

Rami Tabari is an Editor for Laptop Mag. He reviews every shape and form of a laptop as well as all sorts of cool tech. You can find him sitting at his desk surrounded by a hoarder's dream of laptops, and when he navigates his way out to civilization, you can catch him watching really bad anime or playing some kind of painfully difficult game. He’s the best at every game and he just doesn’t lose. That’s why you’ll occasionally catch his byline attached to the latest Souls-like challenge.

Articles by: Rami Tabari

Laptops for editing videos and photos need the right display — here's what to look for

By Rami Tabari published 11 June 24

Display specs are important and I’m not just talking about resolution. If you buy the wrong laptop, everything you create might look wrong to your audience. Let me explain.

Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 review: A near-perfect champ for creators

By Rami Tabari published 10 June 24

Editor's Choice

The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 is an excellent laptop for creators thanks to its gorgeous display, strong performance, discrete graphics, and respectable battery life.

Alienware x16 R2 vs. Alienware m16 R2: What's the difference?

By Rami Tabari published 9 June 24

The Alienware x16 R2 and Alienware m16 R2 are Dell's best and brightest gaming laptops, but which should you choose?

MacBook Air 13 M3 top down photo on a slatted table showing the full keyboard

How to choose a laptop for college 2024

By Rami Tabari published 7 June 24

Let me guide you through some key features to look out for when buying a laptop for college.

The PlayStation VR2 PC adapter will cost more for gaming laptop users — here's why

By Rami Tabari published 4 June 24

Gaming laptop users may be in a little bit more of a snag. Here's what you really need to get your PlayStation VR2 running on your gaming laptop.

Don't buy a Chromebook without checking this feature — it makes all the difference

By Rami Tabari published 2 June 24

It’s time to avoid Chromebooks with eMMC storage. Here’s how big the gap is between UFS and eMMC.

God of War Ragnarök PC vs. PS5: What's the difference?

By Rami Tabari published 31 May 24

Here are the 4 big differences between God of War Ragnarök on PC vs. PS5

HP Chromebook Plus 14a review: Not the kind of “plus” I was hoping for

By Rami Tabari published 30 May 24

The HP Chromebook Plus 14a is a decent laptop for the price, but it lands in more gray areas than “pluses.”

PlayStation State of Play May 2024: Are we really getting God of War Ragnarök for PC?

By Rami Tabari published 30 May 24

PlayStation State of Play May 2024 will feature 14 titles, which include live for updates on PS5 and PS VR2 titles and a look at new PlayStation Studios games. Here's how to watch.

The best laptops under $1,000 in 2025

By Rami Tabari last updated 30 May 24

We round up the best laptops under $1,000 in 2025

PSVR 2 is coming to PC sooner than you think: Sony spotted making an adapter

By Rami Tabari published 29 May 24

The PlayStation VR2 might be hitting PC soon, baby! According to South Korea’s regulator website, Sony filed a certificate for a PSVR 2 adapter for PC support. Here's what we know.

Found a gaming laptop with a strong GPU? Check this one critical spec before you buy

By Rami Tabari published 27 May 24

The display is the first spec you need to be looking at when buying a gaming laptop. If you don’t, you might regret it. Here’s why.

Alienware x16 R2 review: A gaming champion with a few gaps in its armor

By Rami Tabari published 27 May 24

Editor's Choice

The Alienware x16 R2 champions your copious cash with powerful performance, an excellent mechanical keyboard, and a relatively long battery life.

Best 15-inch laptops 2025

By Rami Tabari last updated 24 May 24

When 17-inch laptops are too big and 13-inch notebooks don't have enough screen real estate, 15-inch laptops are there to fill that midsize hole in your life.

How to use Circle to Search — Google anything on your phone screen

By Rami Tabari published 23 May 24

Want to know how to use Circle to Search? Google's latest search method is easy to enable and easy to learn. Here's how to use Circle to Search on your Android device.

Buying a gaming laptop? This is how much storage you really need

By Rami Tabari published 22 May 24

Even cheap gaming laptops shouldn’t stick you with a 256GB or 512GB SSD. Buying a gaming laptop? Here’s how much storage you actually need.

Hellblade 2 is a master-class in immersive single-player gaming — this feature is revolutionary

By Rami Tabari published 21 May 24

This is the first game that didn’t treat me like I never played video games before

The Razer Viper V3 Pro esports gaming mouse

The best gaming mouse in 2025

By Stevie Bonifield last updated 20 May 24

We tested dozens of gaming mice to find the best gaming mouse for every type of gamer, from total beginners on a budget to esports champs looking for pro performance. Here are our top picks.

Gigabyte G6X 9KG 2024 review: It's a gaming beast with sharp fangs and mangy fur

By Rami Tabari published 20 May 24

The Gigabyte G6X 9KG 2024 is great at running games, but it’s not a great gaming laptop. A dull display, subpar keyboard and hollow speakers make for a not-so-entertaining entertainment system.

Is Samsung making a MacBook killer? Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge with Snapdragon X Elite leaked (again)

By Rami Tabari published 16 May 24

It looks like the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge is going to make a splash, but let's dive into what we just learned and all the information we've gathered so far.

How to check AirPods battery life

By Rami Tabari published 15 May 24

Check your AirPods battery life on iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android and Windows

Google Pixel 8a vs. iPhone SE: Which budget phone is better?

By Rami Tabari published 14 May 24

The next budget phone king might be the Google Pixel 8a, but how does it compare with the iPhone SE?

I gave up on using the iPad Pro as a laptop and the Pro M4 won't win me back

By Rami Tabari published 12 May 24

Apple just unveiled its latest slew of iPad Pros and iPad Airs, and the biggest question on everyone’s mind is: can I use it as a laptop? I wouldn't, and here’s why.

Best budget laptops: 5 cheap laptops under $500

By Rami Tabari last updated 9 May 24

We've found the best budget laptops in every form factor: clamshells, Chromebooks, and 2-in-1 hybrids. If you're looking for the best laptops under $500, you've come to the right place.

Google Pixel 8a vs. Google Pixel 8: What's the difference?

By Rami Tabari published 8 May 24

If you're looking to buy a Google Pixel, you might want to consider the latest Pixel 8a. But what's the difference between the Pixel 8 and the Pixel 8a?

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