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

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 review: A business laptop that takes more than it gives

By Rami Tabari published 15 December 24

The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 wouldn’t earn my business. Every great feature it offers comes with a cost, and that’s topped off with middling performance and short battery life.

I bought Middle-earth: Shadow of War on PS5 Pro and PC — here's why my gaming laptop wins

By Rami Tabari published 14 December 24

Playing Middle-earth: Shadow of War on the PS5 Pro was a mistake, and while the frame rate cap contributed to it, the real problem was the gameplay itself. Let me explain.

5 reasons you should buy a PS5 Pro instead of a gaming laptop

By Rami Tabari published 14 December 24

I made a $700 bet on the PS5 Pro being a worthwhile investment. And I’m here to report the 5 reasons you should buy a PS5 Pro instead of a gaming laptop.

Best laptops with CD-DVD drives in 2024

By Rami Tabari last updated 9 December 24

The best laptops with CD-DVD drives — and an alternative to consider

Acer Swift Go 14 AI review: Hot and messy and disappointing

By Rami Tabari published 7 December 24

The Acer Swift Go 14 AI impresses with its excellent battery life and colorful display, but can’t deliver the goods in terms of performance and lackluster keyboard.

This is the cheapest RTX 4070 gaming laptop you'll find for Cyber Monday

By Rami Tabari last updated 2 December 24

$1,099 is a great price for a gaming laptop offering an RTX 4070 GPU. The Asus TUF Gaming F15 may well be worth it despite what cons it may have.

This absolute gaming beauty with an RTX 4070 is just $1,499 for Cyber Monday

By Rami Tabari published 2 December 24

Cyber Monday The Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 9 is an excellent gaming laptop, and at this price it's made all the sweeter. An RTX 4070 gaming laptop at $1,499? Just right.

This is the cheapest RTX 4050 gaming laptop you'll find on Cyber Monday

By Rami Tabari published 2 December 24

If you're looking for a gaming laptop that'll take you through your favorite titles even on the barest of settings, then the $599 Acer Nitro V is a good choice.

If you need a great business laptop on a budget for Cyber Monday, this HP EliteBook is only $395

By Rami Tabari published 2 December 24

Cyber Monday Getting an HP EliteBook for $395 is a steal. The specs are on the lower end, but security features and quality build make it worth your money.

Get this MacBook Air alternative with an OLED display for just $799 on Cyber Monday

By Rami Tabari published 2 December 24

Cyber Monday With its low price, high-end specs, and lightweight design, the Asus Vivobook S 16 matches the ferocity and build of Apple's thinnest child.

These 3 RTX 4070 gaming laptops are the only ones you should think about on Black Friday

By Rami Tabari published 29 November 24

You can't go wrong with any of these 3 gaming laptop deals. Scoring an RTX 4070 gaming laptop just under $1,300 is a boon. But which should you choose?

The surprisingly affordable Asus ROG Strix G17 is cheaper and more powerful for Black Friday

By Rami Tabari published 29 November 24

Don't pass up a chance to snag a $1,299 gaming laptop with an RTX 4070 and a big 17.3-inch display. Get the Asus ROG Strix G17.

My favorite budget gaming laptop deal just got even better for Black Friday

By Rami Tabari published 29 November 24

$1,299 for an RTX 4070 gaming laptop is quite the steal, especially one with these features. Get the Dell G16 (7630) while you can.

Get the ultimate Razer gaming laptop for $1,300 off on Black Friday

By Rami Tabari published 28 November 24

This Razer Blade 16 with a Mini LED display is putting in the work on Black Friday

Wow! The Lenovo ThinkPad with 21 hours of battery life is $859 off for Black Friday

By Rami Tabari published 28 November 24

With over 21 hours of battery life, you can squeeze in over 2 workdays before needing a charger. This Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 is a great Black Friday deal.

PS5 vs. PS5 Pro: Which deal is best on Black Friday?

By Rami Tabari published 28 November 24

In a battle between the PS5 vs. PS5 Pro, which PlayStation 5 should you purchase on Black Friday?

After 6 years of reviewing laptops, this is the Black Friday laptop deal I would buy for myself

By Rami Tabari published 27 November 24

If you want the best all-around Windows laptop that can compete with a MacBook Pro, then the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra should be your number one choice.

You can stop looking, "The perfect portable gaming laptop" is on sale for just $1,299

By Rami Tabari published 27 November 24

The Asus TUF Gaming A14 made its mark by ticking all of the boxes that make the perfect portable gaming laptop. Get it for cheap in this Black Friday deal.

Best cheap gaming laptops in 2024: 6 gaming laptops to fit your budget

By Rami Tabari published 27 November 24

Here are our top picks for best cheap gaming laptops under $1,200.

Best Asus laptops in 2024: 6 top picks from Asus based on testing and reviews

By Rami Tabari last updated 25 November 24

Asus has a vast catalog of tip-top laptops, from pricey ultrabooks to sub-$1,000 notebooks.

Best gaming laptops under $1,500 in 2024

By Rami Tabari last updated 20 November 24

Here are the best gaming laptops under $1,500

Best VR-ready laptops 2024: 6 best laptops for VR tested and reviewed

By Rami Tabari last updated 15 November 24

The best VR-ready laptops need the graphics muscle of a desktop PC. These 6 laptops deliver the best VR experience for different users and budgets.

MSI Stealth A16 AI+ review: AI won’t help make this anything other than mediocre

By Rami Tabari published 9 November 24

The MSI Stealth A16 AI+ offers a great keyboard and long gaming battery life, but its price does not warrant a subpar display and slower performance than competitors.

Best gaming laptops in 2024: Our top picks after hundreds of hours of testing, reviewing, and gaming

By Rami Tabari published 8 November 24

Here are the best gaming laptops you can buy for every budget based on our extensive testing and reviews.

Dell G16 7630 vs. Alienware m16 R2: What's the difference?

By Rami Tabari published 6 November 24

The Dell G16 falls under $1K, while the Alienware m16 comes in at under $2K. Does an extra $550 really make a difference? The answer will surprise you.

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