Articles by Rami Tabari, Reviews Editor

Rami Tabari is the Reviews 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

Will Microsoft finally give PC gamers the one series they should already have?

By Rami Tabari published 6 May 25

Let’s talk about what Gears of War: Reloaded brings to the table, and what that could mean for the franchise looking ahead. I have some concerns, Xbox.

Microsoft’s new 13-inch Surface Laptop beats Apple on affordability

By Rami Tabari published 6 May 25

Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch is the new affordable laptop on the block, but can it offer a quality experience at this low price point? Let’s jump in.

Acer Aspire 3 15 open at an angle on a white desk.

Need a cheap Windows laptop? The Acer Aspire 3 15 makes a few sacrifices to hit its tempting sub-$500 price

By Rami Tabari published 2 May 25

The Acer Aspire 3 15 is an affordable laptop that sacrifices a bit too much for me, especially with its battery life and performance. But it's not all bad.

You'd have to be the literal Predator to appreciate Acer's wild 600Hz gaming monitor

By Rami Tabari published 30 April 25

Should you even remotely consider something like a 600Hz gaming monitor? This is definitely for someone. Here’s what we know about the Acer Nitro XV240 F6.

Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition open on a white desk in tent mode.

This laptop is like a portable OLED TV that you can take anywhere, and that's just one reason I love it

By Rami Tabari published 29 April 25

Whether you travel often, like snuggling up in bed, or simply cannot afford a chunky LG OLED TV, here’s why you should consider the Yoga 9i.

Elden Ring Nightreign actually runs on your old GPU, and more AAA games need to follow its lead

By Rami Tabari published 29 April 25

I’m high-fiving FromSoftware for its budget-friendly spec requirements for Elden Ring Nightreign, and other developers are put on notice.

No, Microsoft isn't going to charge you $1.50 to update Windows 11

By Rami Tabari published 28 April 25

Afraid of being charged $1.50 per month just for Windows 11 updates? Well, that’s not exactly the case, but I'm worried for a different reason.

Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition open at an angle on a white desk.

This Lenovo Yoga's stunning OLED display and hinge speakers reeled me in. Here's why I'm hooked.

By Rami Tabari published 26 April 25

Editor's Choice

Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition offers a perfect combination of display and audio quality mixed with longevity and portability, as well as a clicky keyboard.

The Switch 2 is big in Japan. Too big — why that matters to U.S. buyers

By Rami Tabari published 23 April 25

Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa just revealed Nintendo cannot fulfill Japan's demand for the Nintendo Switch 2. So what does that mean for U.S. consumers?

HP Omen Max 16 open on a white desk at an angle.

I love a great display, here are 3 gaming laptops that'll make you forget about buying a monitor

By Rami Tabari published 23 April 25

If you want to be deeply immersed in games in an all-in-one package like I do, here are 3 gaming laptops that'll make you forget about buying a monitor.

The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered playing on the HP Omen Max 16

The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion: Remastered is here, and this is how it runs on my RTX 5090 gaming laptop

By Rami Tabari published 22 April 25

I downloaded The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion: Remastered so fast, and I jumped at the chance of testing it on the HP Omen Max 16, an RTX 5090 gaming laptop.

Nvidia's DLSS could be the Nintendo Switch 2's secret weapon, and Cyberpunk 2077 is proof

By Rami Tabari published 21 April 25

DLSS is confirmed for Cyberpunk 2077. What does that mean for Cyberpunk? And more interestingly, what does that mean for the Nintendo Switch 2 as a whole?

"I can’t remember the last time I’ve seen a display this drop-dead gorgeous.": The new HP Omen Max is putting in maximum effort

By Rami Tabari published 18 April 25

The HP Omen Max 16 delivers so much good with its intense RTX 5090 GPU and gorgeous OLED display, but battery life and audio disappoint for a $4,000+ laptop.

Dell G16 (7630) open on a white table at an angle with Far Cry 6 on screen.

I found the 6 best cheap gaming laptops to play your favorite games while sticking to your budget

By Rami Tabari last updated 16 April 25

Here are our top picks for the six best cheap gaming laptops based on our reviews and extensive testing, which include 13 tests for performance and gaming.

You don't have to give up physical media in 2025; I found the best external DVD drives for CDs, DVDs, or Blu-Rays

By Rael Hornby last updated 16 April 25

Check out our selection of the best external DVD drives in 2025. There are still numerous benefits to having an optical media drive to plug into your laptop.

Nvidia's RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti GPUs start at just $299 — but how long will they last?

By Rami Tabari published 15 April 25

Nvidia just unveiled today both RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti GPUs. We now know which laptops are confirmed to arrive and how well Nvidia claims they perform.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang holding a blackwell ultra chip

Nvidia says it's going to build AI supercomputers in the U.S. as soon as this year

By Rami Tabari published 14 April 25

Nvidia is on a course to build AI supercomputers entirely in the U.S. for the first time, but what does that mean for us?

Backbone One Xbox mobile controller in hand with Avowed on screen.

I spent a week trying to Master Chief parenting with Backbone’s Xbox mobile controller. Here's what went wrong.

By Rami Tabari published 12 April 25

Is the Backbone One Xbox mobile controller as comfortable as a true Xbox controller?

A hand holding the Switch 2 Joy-Cons at the Switch 2 NYC preview event on April 4, 2025

I'm not rich enough to buy a Switch 2, but these are the 3 accessories I'd buy if I were

By Rami Tabari published 11 April 25

What accessories would I slap onto the Switch 2 if I could afford it? There are 3 currently available, and one I’m dreaming of.

Microsoft is giving the Windows 11's start menu an upgrade that could fix one of its biggest flaws

By Rami Tabari published 8 April 25

Windows 11 is getting a new Start menu, and it finally brings back one of the features that previous Windows 10 users have been asking for.

I love a good budget laptop, but here are 3 older premium laptops that are cheaper and better

By Rami Tabari published 4 April 25

As laptop prices get higher, budget laptops are approaching formerly premium pricing. Here are 3 older premium laptops that are cheaper and better.

Asus Vivobook 16 (2025) open on a white table at an angle.

Asus Vivobook 16 (2025) review: It’s not glamorous, but it’s affordable

By Rami Tabari published 4 April 25

The Asus Vivobook 16 (2025) is a solid Windows 11 laptop that does what it needs to at a relatively affordable price, but you’ll need to compromise on a few things.

Samus from Metroid Prime on the Nintendo Switch

The Switch 2 is competing with handheld gaming PCs in one unexpected way

By Rami Tabari published 2 April 25

Nintendo isn’t messing around this time, and it’s not only competing with Xbox and PlayStation but also the best handheld gaming PCs.

Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 (RTX 5080) opened at an angle with Monster Hunts Wilds on screen.

Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 (RTX 5080) review: From zero to hero, Gigabyte soars

By Rami Tabari published 28 March 25

The Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 champions Nvidia’s latest RTX 5080 GPU in its slick chassis with a gorgeous display and bouncy keyboard, but one critical flaw stunts its growth into full bloom.

Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 (RTX 5080) opened on a white table, highlighting its vivid display with Monster Hunter Wilds on screen.

RTX 5090 vs. RTX 5080 laptop GPU: 30 tests prove that bigger isn't always better

By Rami Tabari published 28 March 25

After 30 benchmark tests, is the Nvidia RTX 5090 really better than the RTX 5080? The results might shock you.

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