Articles by Phillip Tracy

Phillip Tracy is the assistant managing editor at Laptop Mag where he reviews laptops, phones and other gadgets while covering the latest industry news. After graduating with a journalism degree from the University of Texas at Austin, Phillip became a tech reporter at the Daily Dot. There, he wrote reviews for a range of gadgets and covered everything from social media trends to cybersecurity. Prior to that, he wrote for RCR Wireless News covering 5G and IoT. When he's not tinkering with devices, you can find Phillip playing video games, reading, traveling or watching soccer.

Articles by: Phillip Tracy

Best of CES 2021: Laptop Mag’s top picks

By Sherri L. Smith published 13 January 21

Packed with exciting new features that will shape the tech industry for the next 12 months, these are the absolute best laptops, tablets and monitors announced at CES 2021.

TCL's NXTPAPER tablet has a fascinating display that will save your vision — Here's how it works

By Phillip Tracy published 13 January 21

Called the NXTPAPER, this unique Android tablet has a full-color 8.88-inch, 1440 x 1080-pixel display that doesn't use backlighting.

AMD unveils Ryzen 5000 series CPUs at CES 2021— why Intel could be in trouble

By Phillip Tracy published 12 January 21

AMD has unveiled the Ryzen 5000-series CPUs at CES 2021, putting pressure on Intel.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga unveiled: Meet the lightest ThinkPad ever

By Phillip Tracy published 11 January 21

Our favorite convertible business laptop is getting a new plate of armor. Unveiled at CES 2021, the ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is a spin-off of the popular ThinkPad X1 Yoga.

Intel launches 11th Gen Core H35-series CPUs for ultra-portable gaming laptops: What you need to know

By Phillip Tracy published 11 January 21

Gaming laptops are getting thinner...and faster.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon gets huge upgrades at CES 2021 — watch out, MacBook Pro

By Phillip Tracy published 11 January 21

The X1 Carbon and X1 Yoga now flaunt 16:10 aspect ratio panels

Intel 11th Gen vPro CPUs unveiled — and they're already a big deal

By Phillip Tracy published 11 January 21

At CES 2021, Intel announced its 11th Gen Core vPro processors, a new chipset set to give business notebooks a performance and security boost.

iPad Pro 12.9-inch 2018 with Apple Pencil

iPad Pro with Mini LED display could arrive in March: What we know

By Phillip Tracy published 8 January 21

Apple's upcoming iPad Pro with Mini LED display has been the subject of constant rumor but one detail we've yet to pin down is the tablet's launch date.

LG Gram 2021 laptops unveiled at CES — including a 16-inch convertible

By Phillip Tracy published 8 January 21

LG's ultra-lightweight Gram laptops are getting a full refresh in 2021, the company revealed on Wednesday at CES 2021.

Surface Pro 8 could launch very soon — here are the juicy details

By Phillip Tracy published 6 January 21

The arrival of Microsoft's Surface Pro 8 appears imminent after FCC filings were discovered approving Wi-Fi 6 and LTE hardware inside a 2-in-1 device.

CES 2021: Dell Latitude 9420 flaunts 5G and a clever auto-closing webcam cover

By Phillip Tracy published 5 January 21

Dell is kicking things off at CES 2021 with a fleet of new Latitude 5000, Latitude 7000, and Latitude 9000 series notebooks.

New iPad Pro 2021 upgrade could make it a true laptop replacement (report)

By Phillip Tracy published 5 January 21

Apple is reportedly working on a second-generation Magic Keyboard, set to debut alongside the iPad Pro this year.

Windows 10 to get a massive overhaul in 2021: What to expect

By Phillip Tracy published 4 January 21

Microsoft quietly announced its plan for a "sweeping visual rejuvenation of Windows" in a newly posted job listing.

Why I'm glad I bought a PS5 instead of an Xbox Series X

By Phillip Tracy published 2 January 21

I purchased a PS5 on the strength of the DualSense controller and a more compelling catalog of first-party games. Here's why I'm glad I did.

Laptop trends we want to see in 2021

By Phillip Tracy published 1 January 21

There is a lot to be excited about going into 2021, and several trends we hope to see in the next 12 months. Here are the laptop trends and features I'll be wishing for as we enter the new year.

Best Laptops of the Year 2020

By Sherri L. Smith published 30 December 20

From Chromebooks to gaming laptops and everything in between, here are the best laptops of 2020.

Hurry! PS5 restock is happening at PlayStation Direct — get in line now! [Update: Closed]

By Phillip Tracy published 18 December 20

The PS5 is being restocked at PlayStation Direct, get in line now for your chance to buy a PS5 or PS5 Digital!

PS5 stock: Live updates on where to buy the console [in stock now!]

By Claire Tabari, Sean Riley, Phillip Tracy published 16 December 20

If you're scrambling to find a PS5 before the holidays, we're keeping up with vendors' current stock and any announcements regarding availability.

PS5 bots could have a tougher time buying consoles: Here's why

By Phillip Tracy last updated 16 December 20

Retailers are reassuring us that measures are in place to prevent scalper bots from buying PS5 and Xbox Series X consoles.

Rumored iPad 10.5 could be the cheapest Apple tablet ever — and get a huge power boost

By Phillip Tracy published 14 December 20

There could be a new entry-level iPad on the way, and, based on recent rumors, it could be the cheapest Apple tablet ever.

MSI WS66 10TMT review

By Phillip Tracy published 12 December 20

Editor's Choice

MSI's WS66 10TMT is the best workstation around with class-leading performance and endurance — but greatness comes at a cost.

Microsoft Surface Pro X (SQ2, 2020) review

Windows on ARM laptops can finally compete with M1 MacBooks: Here's why

By Phillip Tracy published 11 December 20

Windows 10 on ARM is getting an injection of life through x64 app emulation.

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 and Surface Laptop 4 could arrive soon with these big specs upgrades (report)

By Phillip Tracy published 10 December 20

Microsoft will reportedly launch the Surface Pro 8 and Surface Laptop 4 in the first half of 2021, according to a Windows Central report.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus teaser video screen capture

Samsung Galaxy S21 release date and colors revealed — the wait is almost over

By Phillip Tracy published 10 December 20

The Samsung Galaxy S21 will launch globally on January 14, according to store executives speaking to Android Authority.

Surface Pro 8 and Surface Laptop 4 benchmarks leak — Can they compete with new MacBooks?

By Phillip Tracy published 9 December 20

The Surface Pro 8 and Surface Laptop 4 were revealed in leaked photos back in November, and now we're seeing the first wave of benchmarks appear online.

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