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 I ever get to use PlayStation Plus on my laptop? The new State of Play gives me hope

By Rami Tabari published 13 February 25

Sony announced a day-one launch release on PlayStation Plus, and I think this may be a stepping stone for greater things, like PS Plus on PC. Let me explain.

MacBook Air 13 M3 held closed in a hand above a slatted wooden table

Apple needs to do this one thing to make the M4 MacBook Air a clear winner among budget laptops

By Rami Tabari published 12 February 25

I think the M4 MacBook Air may be one of the most impactful launches we’ve seen in a while. Let me explain.

Nintendo Switch 2 price leak suggests affordability in Canada — but what about the U.S.?

By Rami Tabari published 11 February 25

If the Nintendo Switch 2 leak about Canadian pricing is true, there are a few issues with the speculation about U.S. pricing. Let me explain.

MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo open on a white table at an angle with its lid facing the camera, highlighting the thinness of the laptop.

I love a good 13-inch laptop, but one critical feature is make or break for these perfectly portable notebooks

By Rami Tabari published 9 February 25

The size of a 13-inch laptop can make or break the keyboard and touchpad experience. Here’s how to choose a 13-inch laptop that fits you.

MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo open on a white table at an angle.

MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo review: This tiny MSI laptop means business

By Rami Tabari published 8 February 25

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The MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo offers a stunning display with a smooth keyboard and long battery life, making it ideal for business users, but the overall performance is lacking.

Lenovo Legion Go 2 confirmed — when will it launch?

By Claire Tabari last updated 3 February 25

The next generation of Legion Go is on its way

Image of Cyberpunk 2077 showcasing Ray Reconstruction off and on. The puddles on the left are less reflective than those on the right.

Should you play video games with Nvidia's DLSS 4 turned on or off? I'm not sure it's worth it.

By Rami Tabari last updated 29 January 25

Nvidia’s RTX 50-series GPUs are making waves across the industry, but what’s the cost of enabling DLSS 4? Nvidia and the Studio Director of Black State weigh in.

I'd throw money at Samsung's Galaxy S25 if it solved this one problem with mobile gaming

By Rami Tabari published 22 January 25

Samsung Galaxy S25 is equipped with Vulkan Engine and “improved Ray Tracing, which makes for smoother and more realistic mobile gaming.” But what does that even mean?

4 new games optimized for RTX-50 series gaming laptops — I am dying to see The Witcher IV in action

By Rami Tabari published 18 January 25

There are only four upcoming games listed on Nvidia’s website, including The Witcher IV, DOOM: The Dark Ages, Dune: Awakening, and Black State. This is what RTX 50-series gaming laptops offer them.

Nintendo's Switch 2 makes me want to kick the Asus ROG Ally from my shopping cart

By Rami Tabari published 16 January 25

Nintendo Switch 2 is here, and so my purchasing decisions for the year have shaken up. I hoped we might get a new Asus ROG Ally this year, but I do not care.

NVIDIA Redefines Game AI With ACE Autonomous Game Characters

Could Nvidia's AI bosses steal the soul of Soulsborne games?

By Rami Tabari published 16 January 25

How could Nvidia’s AI NPCs change Soulsborne bosses? What I can say for sure (probably) is that it’ll be harder. Let’s jump in.

Want to boost your Asus ROG Ally X with the power of an RTX 5070 Ti? Here's how to do it

By Rami Tabari published 12 January 25

Here’s what it looks like if you added an RTX 5070 Ti to the Asus ROG Ally X and how much it would cost.

5 PC games we’re excited for in 2025 — plus our favorite new gaming laptops to go with them

By Rami Tabari published 11 January 25

Between new games and gaming laptops, here’s a look at what’s coming in 2025 and what we’re most excited about.

Our favorite cheap premium gaming laptop has a new sibling — is the new Lenovo Legion Pro 7i just as good?

By Rami Tabari published 7 January 25

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 currently ranks as the best cheap RTX 4080 gaming laptop. Can the Gen 10 keep up with its predecessor’s price point?

The new Asus Zenbook A14 laptop is made of ceramic, and not just for fun — it’s the lightest Copilot+ PC to date

By Rami Tabari published 7 January 25

The Asus Zenbook A14 is the lightest Copilot+ PC to date, with configurations set to launch in January and March starting at $899. But is it worth your time? Let’s find out.

Asus’ new ROG Flow Z13 gaming tablet can be paired with its new ROG XG Mobile GPU to put you out for $4,000

By Rami Tabari published 7 January 25

I like the idea of a gaming tablet, but between the price and practicality, is it really a good idea to bring the Asus ROG Flow Z13 back?

My favorite gaming laptop is back at CES 2025 — will the Asus Zephyrus G14 earn a perfect score?

By Rami Tabari published 7 January 25

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is the first gaming laptop that got my heart to grow three sizes, but can Asus deliver the same present at CES 2025? I think so.

Dell is gunning for Apple with its new Dell, Dell Pro, and Dell Pro Max laptops (yes, like that)

By Rami Tabari published 6 January 25

Dell is completely rebranding its suite of laptops, offering three iterations: Dell, Dell Pro, and Dell Pro Max. I'll break them down for you.

Best laptops with CD-DVD drives in 2025

By Rami Tabari last updated 4 January 25

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

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.

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.

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