The Dangbei PadGO Air, a 27-inch touchscreen device available for pre-order in China, is raising eyebrows with its unique design and feature set. Priced starting at 4,699 yuan, it’s being marketed as a “best friend phone”.

The PadGO Air has an anti-glare matte screen with DC Hardware dimming

The PadGO Air boasts a large 1080p resolution display, ideal for watching videos, browsing the web, or working on projects. The anti-glare matte screen with DC hardware dimming ensures comfortable viewing with reduced reflections and smooth brightness adjustments. Automatic brightness adjustment adds another layer of convenience.

The bezel-less full-screen design creates a more immersive experience, further enhanced by the versatile adjustable stand. This stand allows for ±90° vertical rotation, tilting the screen downwards for a comfortable viewing angle, upwards for video conferencing, and vertical height adjustment for ergonomic positioning. It even features a 360° swiveling base for easy maneuverability.

Dangbei OS is pre-installed, offering a user-friendly interface with customizable features like a custom desktop layout, an art gallery for displaying images, rhythmic lyric integration, and smart split-screen functionality for multitasking.

Under the hood, the MediaTek Genio 1200 processor paired with 6GB of RAM promises smooth performance. The 128GB of storage provides ample space for apps and files. An AI camera is included for video calls or capturing photos, while somatosensory game support opens doors for interactive gaming experiences. The Dangbei AI assistant allows for voice-controlled interaction, and a built-in Wenxin Yiyan model (functionality unspecified) suggests additional AI capabilities.

The PadGO Air packs a massive 9000mAh battery, promising up to 48 hours of music playback, 8 hours of video playback, and 11 hours of video calls according to the official claims. Wi-Fi 5 provides internet connectivity.

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The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go is now available for purchase for $299. That price gets you the base model with Wi-Fi 6 and 32GB of storage. Samsung confirmed that an LTE version will be available soon but it appears LTE connectivity won’t be the only major difference.

Samsung has released a video advert for the Galaxy Chromebook Go, and while the title of the video doesn’t say, it is specifically for the LTE version. We noticed that the ad reveals one important detail, actually a feature the standard WI-Fi model doesn’t have.

At the 0:40 second mark of the video, we see the boy interact with the display via touch input which means the device has a touchscreen. This feature is not available on the Wi-Fi version and comes as a surprise as the official spec page doesn’t mention a touchscreen is available on select models.

With the addition of a touchscreen, the LTE version of the Galaxy Chromebook Go may cost significantly more. The notebook is also expected to be available with 8GB of RAM and in 64GB and 128GB storage options. With these specs, the highest-specced variant of the Galaxy Chromebook Go will definitely cross the $400 mark. If you decide to pick up a USI stylus, then you may be spending as much as $450.

The Galaxy Chromebook Go has a 14-inch 1366 x 768 TFT display. It is powered by an Intel Celeron N4500 processor and packs a 42.3Wh battery that should provide up to 12 hours of usage on a single charge. It has Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, and a nano-SIM slot for the LTE version. There are two USB-C ports, a single USB A (3.2) port, and a mic/headphone combo jack. Samsung ships it with a 45W USB-C power brick.

We still don’t know when the LTE version will be available but once it is available for purchase, we will be sure to let you know.

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The Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition recently hit the markets with a rather affordable price tag. Although, despite its great features, a few early buyers are reporting on their new devices suffering from touchscreen issues.

According to a 9to5Google report, people have taken to Reddit and Samsung’s Community Forums to share their experiences with the new Galaxy Fan Edition handset. It seems that a few such reports have the users’ smartphones suffering from touchscreen related problems. This has varied from person to person in terms of what the issue actually is. In certain cases, the problem is the lack of response to taps and swipes or ghost inputs without the users’ input.

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At the moment, the issues with the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition’s touchscreen isn’t that common apart from a few cases. However, such issues arriving just a few weeks into the launch of the device, so additional cases might be seen later on if it is related to the hardware of the device. The report also mentioned the device automatically entering “pocket” mode even when it is being held and used normally.

Thus, the diversities of these issues might be suggestive of a software bug, which can soon be patched out. However, if the display is actually faulty in certain units, then a replacement might be required. Unfortunately, it is still too early to tell what the actual issue is. So stay tuned for more updates, and hopefully, Samsung offers a fix soon.

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The Chuwi UBook Pro is already on the market for about a month and has gained very positive critics from users. Chuwi gathered some of the customers’ feedback to understand the user experience they receive. According to the company, some of the most frequent comments are these:

• Lightweight and portable body, convenient to carry in a backpack, 2-in-1 tablet designs well
• Adequate configurations run office software smoothly, deals with multitasking efficiently
• 3:2 display ratio screen brings a bigger and more comfortable view
• Similar to Surface but comes with a more decent price
• UBook Pro can suit office workers and students with great performance and decent price.

And indeed, equipped with a 12.3″ IPS screen, a U-shape kickstand, Intel 8100Y/N4100 processors and full-metal body, UBook Pro meets all the requirements of a high productivity tablet.

Multiple configurations, high productivity

In terms of hardware configuration, UBook Pro comes in 2 versions depending on the CPU they sport. The standard model comes with the Intel N4100 while the top version comes with the Intel 8100Y CPU. Both versions come with 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD while the Intel UHD Graphics GPU can easily decode 4K video. Also, it does the job when it comes to video editing and graphic design.

Meanwhile, The U-shaped kickstand supports step-less adjustment and the maximum opening angle of 145° can transform it into a laptop, workstation or tablet, which means that almost all use cases are available. No matter if you are in the office, business trip, outdoors or enjoying some leisure time, UBook Pro can cope with all situations.

Impressive display

Chuwi chose to adopt the 3:2 aspect ratio for the 12.3″ display so that it is ideal for office work, document editing and web surfing, as it expands the vertical visual range and it’s easier to read and type. Also, the panel reaches 100% of the sRGB color gamut to be suitable for designers too. In addition, the touch panel supports 4096 pressure-sensitive points when using the stylus, making drawing and sketching even more accurate.

Full-size keyboard, efficient typing

UBook Pro is a tablet but it can be turned into a laptop anytime using the magnetic docking keyboard. The full-size keycaps got an excellent touch and you can even use it in dark environments since it is backlit.

Cost-effective productivity tablet

With specs and features that tick all the boxes of a modern mobile PC, the UBook Pro is can be considered as one of the best all-around choices out there. Also, the low price (about $350) of the standard version, makes it a Value-for-Money choice too. To learn all the details about it, visit the official product page.

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XIDU was established very recently -in 2014- as a subsidiary of Shenzhen Baohuazhong Co. Ltd with an aim to design and manufacture innovative computers tailored to modern users. Just 3 years later, in 2017, the company began its international operations and now has over 300 employees with an area of 2000 sqm in Shenzhen, covering and supporting partners and customers from more than 30 countries and regions. With products appreciated in many markets around the world, let’s take a brief tour in their product lineup.

XIDU PhilBook 11.6″ 2-in-1 touchscreen laptop

Able to transform from a laptop to a tablet in no time thanks to the 360° flexi-hinge, the 11.6″ FHD touch display laptop is ideal for those who want a compact and efficient device. It comes with an Intel Atom Quad-core CPU as well as 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage and weighs just 2.42 pounds. You can carry it anywhere you want and use it at any time. As for extra connections, it meets most of customers’ needs with 1 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x MicroSD Card Reader, 1 x Mini HDMI, 1 x headphone jack, 802.11b/g/n WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0. Ideal for students, office workers, and business travelers.

XIDU PhilPad 13.3″ touchscreen 2-in-1 tablet

The PhilPad features a golden ratio 2K 13.3″ display with touch support. The well-designed kickstand can be adjusted to multi-angles while the ultra-thin detachable keyboard allows you to turn it into a laptop in seconds. It comes with the Intel E3950 Quad-Core CPU backed by 6GB of RAM and 128GB of eMMC storage that can be expanded to 256GB more. Unlike other products in the market, it comes with a metal body that satisfies the taste of its owners. It’s super light at just 1kg including the huge 10000mAh battery and ultra-thin at 0.4 inches. It offers 1 x USB Type-C, 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x Microphone Jack, 1 x MicroSD card slot, and Dual-band 2.4GHz/5.0GHz WiFi.

XIDU PhilBook Max 14.1″ FHD touchscreen laptop

The PhilBook Max features a great overall design with an abrasive texture of A and D side that delivers a deluxe and comfortable touch to the aluminum alloy body. There is a 360° rotating flexible hinge that can turn the device into a tablet thanks to the 14.1″ FHD touchscreen while the backlit keyboard allows you to work with lights off. It is equipped with Intel’s Apollo Lake CPU clocked up to 2.5GHz backed by 6GB of RAM and 128GB of SSD.

XIDU PhilBook Pro 11.6″ Windows 10 laptop

One of the outstanding features of the new model is its 2560×1440 IPS display. A 2K resolution in an 11.6″ display means higher ppi and great clarity. What’s more, it is a laptop with excellent build quality confirmed by its aluminum-alloy body and the weight that stays below 2.7 lbs, making the PhilBook Pro easy to carry and suitable for a mobile office. Of course, when talking about design, we can’t ignore the 360° flexible hinge that sports a dual-torque technology, offering a perfect combination of flexibility and strength.

All the above would be without purpose if they weren’t combined with a strong performance. For that reason, the PhilBook Pro is equipped with an Intel J3355 Quad-Core 2.0GHz CPU backed by 6GB LPDDR RAM and 128GB SSD. It comes with Windows 10 preinstalled and the performance is greatly improved over other laptops with a similar price tag.

As you can see, the company offers various products that suit the needs of people from different professions. Also, the full one-year warranty allows for a confident choice. XIDU is present on Aliexpress, Amazon, and has its own online shop to serve buyers from all over the world. What’s more, they have overseas warehouses located in Rusia, USA, UK, and France, which guarantees fast and tax-free delivery. If you are interested, you can use the discount coupons provided for a better price.

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Being a tech addict is something that most people reading this article would understand. No matter if it is a smartphone, smartwatch or laptop, most of us would love to keep changing devices all the time. The company that mostly drew my interest this year is the established in 2014 XIDU that specializes in researching, developing, manufacturing and selling laptops and tablets. They’ve released several models until now and I went ahead and ordered 2 of the same Series to check out their differences. I’m talking about PhilBook and PhilBook Max. The first is focused on portability and performance whereas the second is more suitable for business office and multitasking.

Similarities

Both models come with the 2in1 convertible design that the Chinese manufacturer is very fond of. The 360° flexible hinge allows you to enjoy four modes: laptop, tablet, stand, and tent. In addition, equipped the multitouch display offers maximum functionality, especially when using the tablet mode. The display on both hosts an IPS FHD panel that offers wide viewing angles. The FHD resolution should be a minimum standard to every laptop out there but unfortunately, some manufacturers use inferior panels to cut costs. Well done XIDU.

I was a bit worried about the available ports and if they could cover my daily needs though, but that worry quickly went away since the basic ports are all there: mini HDMI, USB 2.0/3.0, microphone jack, memory card slot, and Bluetooth 4.0/4.2.

Differences

Now, there are many differences as well. If there weren’t any, the company wouldn’t have a reason to launch a second model, would it? Hence, there are differences concerning color, screen size, processor, and memory. The PhilBook Max, for example, comes with a strong aluminum-alloy body and low weight for its size, unlike its smaller sibling. What’s more, the Space Grey color makes it look more “businessy”.

The PhilBook is powered by an Intel Atom CPU backed by 4GB of RAM and 64GB of eMMC storage but the PhilBook Max comes with a more powerful, Intel Apollo Lake CPU together with 6GB RAM and 128GB SSD, making it much faster than the budget-friendly PhilBook. What was really cool and useful was the backlit keyboard that helped me work in the dark, just like I like it. Considering that, the PhilBook Max is definitely a better choice but if you are short on budget, the 11.6″ PhilBook may be more appropriate thanks to its more affordable price and not bad performance.

The PhilBook Max currently costs $339.99 on Amazon while the PhilBook $269.99. If you are interested, you can get both on discount using the coupons below.

Amazon US

XIDU PhilBook, $224.99 final price with coupon ZHZ6WC5J (+$15 off with page coupon)
XIDU PhilBook Max, $339.99 final price using coupon LWX8INIA (+$30 off with page coupon)

Amazon UK

XIDU PhilBook, £209.99 final price with coupon XPFYDX6W (+£15 page coupon)
XIDU PhilBook Max, £339.99 final price using coupon ISOB84YO (+£30 off with page coupon)

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Design and Hardware

The Tour Pro is a slim metallic laptop with a 180° convertible hinge and it’s just 0.62″ thin while its weight barely reaches 3.5 pounds. The 12.5″ 2K display features very thin bezels that allow for 88% screen-to-body ratio while the 2K resolution and 10-point touchscreen along with the full-sized backlit keyboard make it look and act professionally. The large screen/body ratio and those thin bezels offer an immersive visual experience for all kinds of users. Weight and thinness are impressive and make it convenient to carry at any time!

Moving on to the hardware specs, the Tour Pro is interesting both on the inside and outside. The laptop is powered by the 8th Intel Kaby Lake R 3867U 1.8GHz CPU with a top clock speed of 4.0GHz. The CPU is backed by 8GB of LPDDR4 RAM and 256GB m.2 SATA SSD which can be expanded up to 512GB more through SSD expansion. The ports included are plenty for a small ultrabook and include 1 x USB Type-C, 1 x USB 3.0, 1 x MicroSD reader, 1 x Headphone jack, and 1 x Charging Port. Of course, the top feature is the 2K resolution on such a small display as most users are used to work on bulky laptops with HD or FHD resolution.

Performance

Performance-wise, the Tour Pro is an ideal choice for consuming media content (videos/music) and doing office work. The relatively strong CPU combined with the 8GB of RAM and fast SSD offers smooth performance and stable multitasking experience. For example, streaming 2K videos on YouTube while performing other tasks at the same time was flawless.

Moving on to the display, it is crisp thanks to the 2K resolution and the brightness is pretty high so that outdoor use is possible. The positioning of the speakers allows for sound to pump out loud and the full-sized, backlit keyboard is great for typing. What’s more, it is capable of some gaming as well as 2K video editing, with lower performance than gaming or workstation laptops of course. Lastly, the one-touch power button enables users to power on the notebook while at the same time performing the fingerprint authentication using Windows Hello platform. The desktop is accessible in just 7 seconds.

If you’ve been looking for a portable laptop with 2K display and good overall performance, then you should seriously consider the XIDU Tour Pro. You can see more details on Amazon US as well as on the official XIDU Store.

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