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Working from home is no longer the domain of humans, it would appear, after a Pittsburgh-based student captured this footage of a squirrel on a miniature laptop.
The video is part of an elaborate project by Lumi Barron, a self-proclaimed squirrel enthusiast and a student at Carnegie Mellon University.
Since beginning the project in February, she has been staging clips of the furry critters participating in human activities such as reading, drinking tea and baking.
Speaking to Storyful, Barron said, "I have been training the squirrels to come to specific locations in my backyard since early February. For the span of this project, I have exhausted an eight-pound bag of squirrel food, two bags of walnuts, 4-5 apples, some carrots here and there (trying to offer healthier options as they are getting chunky), a jar of Jif peanut butter and half a jar of fancy Costco peanut butter (which they like significantly less than the Jif)."
She added, "I have also accumulated a cast of eight 'repeating visitor' squirrels and in the last week an additional five squirrels just came out of the nest." Credit: Lumi Barron via Storyful
Working From Home: Pittsburgh Student Captures Squirrel Busy at Work on Laptop
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TABLE OF CONTENT
1 Drone Flight Control Computer Market Overview1.1 Product Overview and Scope of Drone Flight Control Computer1.2 Drone Flight Control Computer Segment by Type1.2.1 Global Drone Flight Control Computer Production Growth Rate Comparison by Type 2020 VS 20261.2.2 OEM1.2.3 Aftermarket1.3 Drone Flight Control Computer Segment by Application1.3.1 Drone Flight Control Computer Consumption Comparison by Application: 2020 VS 20261.3.2 Civil Aviation1.3.3 Military Aircraft1.4 Global Drone Flight Control Computer Market by Region1.4.1 Global Drone Flight Control Computer Market Size Estimates and Forecasts by Region: 2020 VS 20261.4.2 North America Estimates and Forecasts (2015-2026)1.4.3 Europe Estimates and Forecasts (2015-2026)1.4.4 China Estimates and Forecasts (2015-2026)1.4.5 Japan Estimates and Forecasts (2015-2026)1.4.6 South Korea Estimates and Forecasts (2015-2026)1.4.7 Taiwan Estimates and Forecasts (2015-2026)1.5 Global Drone Flight Control Computer Growth Prospects1.5.1 Global Drone Flight Control Computer Revenue Estimates and Forecasts (2015-2026)1.5.2 Global Drone Flight Control Computer Production Capacity Estimates and Forecasts (2015-2026)1.5.3 Global Drone Flight Control Computer Production Estimates and Forecasts (2015-2026)
2 Market Competition by Manufacturers2.1 Global Drone Flight Control Computer Production Capacity Market Share by Manufacturers (2015-2020)2.2 Global Drone Flight Control Computer Revenue Share by Manufacturers (2015-2020)2.3 Market Share by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3)2.4 Global Drone Flight Control Computer Average Price by Manufacturers (2015-2020)2.5 Manufacturers Drone Flight Control Computer Production Sites, Area Served, Product Types2.6 Drone Flight Control Computer Market Competitive Situation and Trends2.6.1 Drone Flight Control Computer Market Concentration Rate2.6.2 Global Top 3 and Top 5 Players Market Share by Revenue2.6.3 Mergers amp; Acquisitions, Expansion
3 Production Capacity by Region3.1 Global Production Capacity of Drone Flight Control Computer Market Share by Regions (2015-2020)3.2 Global Drone Flight Control Computer Revenue Market Share by Regions (2015-2020)3.3 Global Drone Flight Control Computer Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2015-2020)3.4 North America Drone Flight Control Computer Production3.4.1 North America Drone Flight Control Computer Production Growth Rate (2015-2020)3.4.2 North America Drone Flight Control Computer Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2015-2020)3.5 Europe Drone Flight Control Computer Production3.5.1 Europe Drone Flight Control Computer Production Growth Rate (2015-2020)3.5.2 Europe Drone Flight Control Computer Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2015-2020)3.6 China Drone Flight Control Computer Production3.6.1 China Drone Flight Control Computer Production Growth Rate (2015-2020)3.6.2 China Drone Flight Control Computer Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2015-2020)3.7 Japan Drone Flight Control Computer Production3.7.1 Japan Drone Flight Control Computer Production Growth Rate (2015-2020)3.7.2 Japan Drone Flight Control Computer Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2015-2020)3.8 South Korea Drone Flight Control Computer Production3.8.1 South Korea Drone Flight Control Computer Production Growth Rate (2015-2020)3.8.2 South Korea Drone Flight Control Computer Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2015-2020)3.9 Taiwan Drone Flight Control Computer Production3.9.1 Taiwan Drone Flight Control Computer Production Growth Rate (2015-2020)3.9.2 Taiwan Drone Flight Control Computer Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2015-2020)
4 Global Drone Flight Control Computer Consumption by Regions4.1 Global Drone Flight Control Computer Consumption by Regions4.1.1 Global Drone Flight Control Computer Consumption by Region4.1.2 Global Drone Flight Control Computer Consumption Market Share by Region4.2 North America4.2.1 North America Drone Flight Control Computer Consumption by Countries4.2.2 U.S.4.2.3 Canada4.3 Europe4.3.1 Europe Drone Flight Control Computer Consumption by Countries4.3.2 Germany4.3.3 France4.3.4 U.K.4.3.5 Italy4.3.6 Russia4.4 Asia Pacific4.4.1 Asia Pacific Drone Flight Control Computer Consumption by Region4.4.2 China4.4.3 Japan4.4.4 South Korea4.4.5 Taiwan4.4.6 Southeast Asia4.4.7 India4.4.8 Australia4.5 Latin America4.5.1 Latin America Drone Flight Control Computer Consumption by Countries4.5.2 Mexico4.5.3 Brazil
5 Production, Revenue, Price Trend by Type5.1 Global Drone Flight Control Computer Production Market Share by Type (2015-2020)5.2 Global Drone Flight Control Computer Revenue Market Share by Type (2015-2020)5.3 Global Drone Flight Control Computer Price by Type (2015-2020)5.4 Global Drone Flight Control Computer Market Share by Price Tier (2015-2020): Low-End, Mid-Range and High-End
6 Global Drone Flight Control Computer Market Analysis by Application6.1 Global Drone Flight Control Computer Consumption Market Share by Application (2015-2020)6.2 Global Drone Flight Control Computer Consumption Growth Rate by Application (2015-2020)
7 Company Profiles and Key Figures in Drone Flight Control Computer Business7.1 BAE Systems7.1.1 BAE Systems Drone Flight Control Computer Production Sites and Area Served7.1.2 BAE Systems Drone Flight Control Computer Product Introduction, Application and Specification7.1.3 BAE Systems Drone Flight Control Computer Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2015-2020)7.1.4 BAE Systems Main Business and Markets Served7.2 Thales7.2.1 Thales Drone Flight Control Computer Production Sites and Area Served7.2.2 Thales Drone Flight Control Computer Product Introduction, Application and Specification7.2.3 Thales Drone Flight Control Computer Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2015-2020)7.2.4 Thales Main Business and Markets Served7.3 Rockwell Collins7.3.1 Rockwell Collins Drone Flight Control Computer Production Sites and Area Served7.3.2 Rockwell Collins Drone Flight Control Computer Product Introduction, Application and Specification7.3.3 Rockwell Collins Drone Flight Control Computer Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2015-2020)7.3.4 Rockwell Collins Main Business and Markets Served7.4 Moog7.4.1 Moog Drone Flight Control Computer Production Sites and Area Served7.4.2 Moog Drone Flight Control Computer Product Introduction, Application and Specification7.4.3 Moog Drone Flight Control Computer Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2015-2020)7.4.4 Moog Main Business and Markets Served7.5 Honeywell7.5.1 Honeywell Drone Flight Control Computer Production Sites and Area Served7.5.2 Honeywell Drone Flight Control Computer Product Introduction, Application and Specification7.5.3 Honeywell Drone Flight Control Computer Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2015-2020)7.5.4 Honeywell Main Business and Markets Served7.6 Safran7.6.1 Safran Drone Flight Control Computer Production Sites and Area Served7.6.2 Safran Drone Flight Control Computer Product Introduction, Application and Specification7.6.3 Safran Drone Flight Control Computer Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2015-2020)7.6.4 Safran Main Business and Markets Served7.7 Curtiss-Wright7.7.1 Curtiss-Wright Drone Flight Control Computer Production Sites and Area Served7.7.2 Curtiss-Wright Drone Flight Control Computer Product Introduction, Application and Specification7.7.3 Curtiss-Wright Drone Flight Control Computer Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2015-2020)7.7.4 Curtiss-Wright Main Business and Markets Served7.8 Saab7.8.1 Saab Drone Flight Control Computer Production Sites and Area Served7.8.2 Saab Drone Flight Control Computer Product Introduction, Application and Specification7.8.3 Saab Drone Flight Control Computer Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2015-2020)7.8.4 Saab Main Business and Markets Served7.9 Aselsan7.9.1 Aselsan Drone Flight Control Computer Production Sites and Area Served7.9.2 Aselsan Drone Flight Control Computer Product Introduction, Application and Specification7.9.3 Aselsan Drone Flight Control Computer Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2015-2020)7.9.4 Aselsan Main Business and Markets Served
8 Drone Flight Control Computer Manufacturing Cost Analysis8.1 Drone Flight Control Computer Key Raw Materials Analysis8.1.1 Key Raw Materials8.1.2 Key Raw Materials Price Trend8.1.3 Key Suppliers of Raw Materials8.2 Proportion of Manufacturing Cost Structure8.3 Manufacturing Process Analysis of Drone Flight Control Computer8.4 Drone Flight Control Computer Industrial Chain Analysis
9 Marketing Channel, Distributors and Customers9.1 Marketing Channel9.2 Drone Flight Control Computer Distributors List9.3 Drone Flight Control Computer Customers
10 Market Dynamics10.1 Market Trends10.2 Opportunities and Drivers10.3 Challenges10.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
11 Production and Supply Forecast11.1 Global Forecasted Production of Drone Flight Control Computer (2021-2026)11.2 Global Forecasted Revenue of Drone Flight Control Computer (2021-2026)11.3 Global Forecasted Price of Drone Flight Control Computer (2021-2026)11.4 Global Drone Flight Control Computer Production Forecast by Regions (2021-2026)11.4.1 North America Drone Flight Control Computer Production, Revenue Forecast (2021-2026)11.4.2 Europe Drone Flight Control Computer Production, Revenue Forecast (2021-2026)11.4.3 China Drone Flight Control Computer Production, Revenue Forecast (2021-2026)11.4.4 Japan Drone Flight Control Computer Production, Revenue Forecast (2021-2026)11.4.5 South Korea Drone Flight Control Computer Production, Revenue Forecast (2021-2026)11.4.6 Taiwan Drone Flight Control Computer Production, Revenue Forecast (2021-2026)
12 Consumption and Demand Forecast12.1 Global Forecasted and Consumption Demand Analysis of Drone Flight Control Computer12.2 North America Forecasted Consumption of Drone Flight Control Computer by Country12.3 Europe Market Forecasted Consumption of Drone Flight Control Computer by Country12.4 Asia Pacific Market Forecasted Consumption of Drone Flight Control Computer by Regions12.5 Latin America Forecasted Consumption of Drone Flight Control Computer13 Forecast by Type and by Application (2021-2026)13.1 Global Production, Revenue and Price Forecast by Type (2021-2026)13.1.1 Global Forecasted Production of Drone Flight Control Computer by Type (2021-2026)13.1.2 Global Forecasted Revenue of Drone Flight Control Computer by Type (2021-2026)13.1.2 Global Forecasted Price of Drone Flight Control Computer by Type (2021-2026)13.2 Global Forecasted Consumption of Drone Flight Control Computer by Application (2021-2026)14 Research Finding and Conclusion
15 Methodology and Data Source15.1 Methodology/Research Approach15.1.1 Research Programs/Design15.1.2 Market Size Estimation15.1.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation15.2 Data Source15.2.1 Secondary Sources15.2.2 Primary Sources15.3 Author List15.4 Disclaimer
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In 2019, Apple discontinued both the 15-inch MacBook Pro (in favor of a larger 16-inch MacBook Pro model), and the standard, small-screen MacBook. With the middleman removed, only the 13-inch MacBook Air (just refreshed, in March 2020) and the 16-inch MacBook Pro were fully up to date.
Now, the 13-inch MacBook Pro has been given a revamp on several fronts, causing a conundrum for Apple-loyal laptop shoppers looking for a 13-inch Apple laptop. The MacBook Air and the 13-inch MacBook Pro have their own distinct advantages and disadvantages, so you may be torn on which to buy. They're both excellent in our view, and of course they share a similar style, but one is no doubt a better fit for your needs.
That depends, though, on what you do every day on your laptop. For some folks, the Air is the right machine; for others, the Pro. We'll help you sort through the various features, as well as the processor, memory, and storage options to find the best fit.
Setting the Stage: One 13-Incher Versus Another
When we compared the sizes of the 2020 MacBook Air to the 16-inch MacBook Pro, there was an obvious winner for portability. This new 13-inch Air-against-Pro faceoff is a much closer call, though the edge still goes to the machine you would expect.
The MacBook Air, the prototypical ultraportable in its early days, isn't as light or unique as it used to be (many Windows laptops are as light or lighter), but it is still the lightest current Apple-laptop option, at 2.8 pounds. The 13-inch MacBook Pro is a little heftier, at 3.1 pounds, but that's not enough of a difference to base your decision on, in the end.
The 2020 Apple MacBook Air
Instead, it's the more lightweight price that will be the leading factor. The MacBook Air starts at just $999, while the least-expensive 13-inch MacBook Pro model is $1,299. There are, of course, multiple configurations available for each, though. The MacBook Air unit we reviewed was priced at $1,299, while our 13-inch MacBook Pro sample was a $1,799 config.
The 2020 Apple MacBook Pro 13-Inch
We'll get into the components offered in the starting configurations and our review units below, but the long story short with the starting models is this: If you're not someone who needs a fancier or more powerful laptop for work, and who wants portability and value, the Air is the way to go. As the entry point into current-generation Apple laptop hardware (and thus, the Apple software ecosystem, as well), it's an attractive price point.
Professionals, especially content creators, will want to more strongly consider the MacBook Pro. There isn't a huge performance gap, but it's enough to differentiate the two, and save you money if you don't need the added power.
Designs and Features: Similar, but Different
Of course, the MacBook Air's lower price has to come from somewhere, but it's not from a drop in quality or from cutting the fundamentals. You get the same all-metal design as the 13-inch MacBook Pro, which is a hallmark of the entire MacBook brand. This is essentially a non-negotiable aspect, as you don't want any owner to feel they got an obviously subpar version. The display panels are also very similar. Each is a 13.3-inch IPS screen, with the same native resolution (2,560 by 1,600 pixels).
The 2020 MacBook Air's screen
Both also support Apple's newer Magic Keyboard, finally phasing out the much-maligned butterfly keyboard in both models. That was an advantage the MacBook Air held over the older MacBook models, but with this update, they're even. The butterfly keyboard had an infamously flat feeling when typing, with little feedback. It was also prone to malfunction when dust or debris got under the keycaps, disabling certain keys. The Magic Keyboard offers a much more traditional, satisfying typing experience on both models. A scissor mechanism with rubber-dome springback delivers more feedback, and feels more stable when typing. (We will have to see long-term whether the new keys indeed prove more reliable.)
The 2020 MacBook Air's "Magic Keyboard"
Both laptops also offer USB Type-C as the only physical ports apart from a headphone jack. This is a common side effect of super-slim laptops for both Windows and Mac, as there simply isn't room for larger, standard USB Type-A ports. USB-C connections are great, offering versatility and faster data transfer speeds, but they can be limiting for peripherals that you already own using Type-A; a dongle or new cable is necessary. Both laptops' USB-C ports support Thunderbolt 3 connectivity and transfer speeds.
As you can see, many of the core features are the same across both models. But within those there are some key differences, and many of them have to do with putting the "pro" in MacBook Pro to make the price gap worthwhile.
The 2020 MacBook Pro 13-Inch's screen
Starting with the display, the MacBook Pro's screen, while the same size and resolution, is rated to cover the P3 color gamut, while the MacBook Air's isn't. This wide color spectrum is useful for photo and video editors, as well as anyone who does color correction or color matching. If that's you, the MacBook Air's less advanced display may not cut it.
One more visually obvious difference is the Touch Bar. The keyboards may be the same, but this touch-enabled OLED strip above the keyboard is only present on the MacBook Pro. It's included on every MacBook Pro model, not just offered as an option on some, while there is no MacBook Air with a Touch Bar, period. We've said before that we don't think this is exactly an essential feature (and that's perfectly fine for the MacBook Air audience) but its shortcuts and hotkeys can definitely be useful for content creators using a MacBook Pro. Applications like Adobe's Photoshop and Premiere can benefit from its contextually relevant tools.
The keyboard and Touch Bar on the 2020 MacBook Pro 13-Inch
One last difference is that the MacBook Air tops out at two USB-C ports, while there are 13-inch MacBook Pro models with two ports and models with four ports. The starting-model MacBook Pro and the midrange $1,499 preset model have two USB-C ports, while our higher-end test model came with four.
Two USB-C ports on the 2020 MacBook Air Components Considerations: Who Is Each Laptop For?
Plenty of shoppers are more concerned with the physical traits of each laptop, which makes those factors a natural starting point for comparison, but a subset of users are all about the specs. The MacBook Air, made for less demanding users focused on portability and a lower price point, tops out with less powerful component options. With the new 13-inch MacBook Pro, Apple smartly offers a wide range of price and power.
The components tell a story about who and what each of these laptop families are made for, and you can glean this from both the starting configurations and the top component options available. The $999 MacBook Air starts with a Core i3 10th Generation processor, 8GB of memory, and a 256GB SSD. The starting $1,299 13-inch MacBook Pro comes with an 8th Generation Core i5 processor, 8GB of memory, and a 256GB SSD. The physical differences explained above and the CPU discrepancy make up the starting price gap.
From the back: The 2020 MacBook Air
As you may have noticed, Apple opts for older 8th Generation Intel processors in the less expensive 13-inch MacBook Pro models. This is somewhat curious, as I don't know if anyone will be thrilled to spend over $1,000 on a laptop whose chips are already previous-generation, but it does help keep the costs of the less expensive models down. Our $1,799 review unit included a 10th Generation Core i5 ("Ice Lake") CPU, 16GB of memory, and a 512GB SSD.
As I said, the differences in these laptops extend to where the component options top out, too. The MacBook Air's memory maxes out at 16GB, and its storage at 2TB. The 13-inch MacBook Pro's memory tops out at 32GB and its storage at 4TB. None of the configurations on either laptop offers a discrete graphics option—you'll have to go up to the 16-inch MacBook Pro for that.
Configuring these options upward, of course, gets much more expensive, but the throughline is that, from CPU to storage, the 13-inch MacBook Pro has a higher capability ceiling. With more memory and storage, it's better suited to replace a desktop, or to serve as your only "real" work machine.
Processor Specifics
The MacBook Air, while far from a powerhouse, still brings Intel's 10th Generation processors to bear, allowing you to choose among Core i3, Core i5, and Core i7 CPUs. Apple is cagey about sharing exactly which processors it's using, but our $1,299 MacBook Air review unit included the Core i5-1030NG7 "Ice Lake" chip with a low 1.1GHz base clock speed. This is a low-power-consumption chip good for everyday use (think web browsing, editing documents), but it is not meant for CPU-intensive work. Since the CPU in the starting $999 model is only a Core i3 chip, it's an even more modest performer.
The 13-inch MacBook Pro ups the ante by comparison. Our review unit includes a 2GHz Intel Core i5-1038NG7 chip, a better Core i5 choice for media work (though still without hitting the next tier of performance seen in laptops 15 inches and up). Core i5 is also as low down the hierarchy as the MacBook Pro's chip options go—there is no Core i3 on the menu, which tells you about the expectations and intention of each laptop.
Head over to our full review of the 2020 13-inch MacBook Pro to see exactly how it performed on our benchmark tests. Like the MacBook Air, the Pro can also go up to a Core i7 option, but unfortunately we can't tell you firsthand how that specific unit performs. We got our hands only on the Core i5.
As a quick comparative performance conclusion, the 13-inch MacBook Pro definitely offers more speed than the MacBook Air, but once you scale each laptop up a bit, it's not a whole world of difference between these CPUs. If you're strictly looking at the starting models (and indeed, the much lower price point of the Core i3 MacBook Air is part of the appeal), it is a bigger gap.
If you need more full-bodied power for your work, you may need to move up to the 16-inch MacBook Pro, and definitely forget the MacBook Air. Our 16-inch review unit packed the far more potent Core i9-9980HK, in a different class of performance entirely. These H-series CPUs are designed for power-user laptops, while the ones in the MacBook Pro 13-Inch and the MacBook Air are designed with portability and trim designs in mind.
A Portable MacBook Option for Everyone
With its two 13-inch laptops, Apple has made machines that are perhaps more similar than you'd expect, but still distinct. The MacBook Air is the obvious choice for value seekers and those with light workloads, with the $999 model an especially good deal for casual, everyday use. If you want a bit more oomph or storage, but don't need the fancier features of the MacBook Pro, you can up-configure your MacBook Air by a couple of notches.
From the back: The 2020 MacBook Pro 13-Inch
If you need to do some real work on your laptop, but still prioritize portability compared to the 16-inch MacBook Pro and don't need a true powerhouse, the 13-inch MacBook Pro is the choice for you. And if you're considering a Windows laptop, or want to see how far your dollar would go outside of the Apple ecosystem for comparison, check out our guides to today's best ultraportable laptops, as well as our picks for the overall best laptops.
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Microsoft has announced that its Surface devices are coming to South Africa.
The announcement came as part of the unveiling of the new Surface Go 2, Surface Book 3, Surface Headphones 2, Surface Earbuds, and Surface Dock 2.
"To help better address the global demand we are seeing for Surface, we are excited to share that we will bring Surface to Mexico and South Africa later this year," said Microsoft's Panos Panay, Chief Product Officer for Windows and Devices, and Robin Seiler, Corporate Vice President for Devices.
Microsoft previously told MyBroadband that it was interested in bringing its Surface device lineup to South Africa at some point in the future.
In October 2019, Ami Silverman, Microsoft Corporate VP for Worldwide Sales and Marketing: Consumer and Devices, said the company was certainly considering launching the devices in South Africa.
"We would absolutely consider expanding to South Africa in the future, but we don't have a date to share yet," Silverman said at the time.
"Our intent and desire are to have Surface in South Africa."
New Surface devices
Microsoft said the features of its new Surface devices are as follows:
Surface Go 2 – Delivers incredible value in a light, portable design, providing a great device for anyone in your company or family.
Surface Book 3 – Microsoft's most powerful laptop ever. Designed for professionals who need desktop-level performance from anywhere.
Surface Headphones 2 and Surface Earbuds – Help you find focus wherever you are and stay connected to the people and content that matters.
Surface Dock 2 and Microsoft USB-C Travel Hub – Help you set up the ultimate workspace wherever that may be.
The Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 is a gaming laptop built for a world that doesn't exist anymore, and maybe never did. That's not to say that gaming laptops aren't important in our new and ruined world, but one this ostentatious somehow feels like a relic of a bygone age.
It has two screens. That's the Duo part. It's also the whole "why does this exist" part. Imagine the MacBook Pro's Touch Bar, but if it was as big as a keyboard. The Duo's secondary display takes up half of the lower part of the laptop. Otherwise, this is essentially the standard Asus ROG Zephyrus chassis we've seen on the non-Duo Zephyrus 15. Same dimensions, same display, same hardware. Which means it's a good and capable gaming laptop. So why does it need a second display? It doesn't.
Two Displays, Both Alike in Dignity
This is not the first dual-screen laptop from Asus. And on paper, it's not a bad idea for content creators.
When you're working in Adobe Photoshop or Premiere, a laptop display can feel cramped. That's why you see so many creative professionals hooking up MacBook Pros to full-size desktop monitors. Extra screen real estate is nice to have when you're juggling so many windows. Similarly, a secondary display like the one on the Duo could be helpful when you're doing intensive work—like videogame livestreaming.
There's a catch though. OK, several catches. First, and this is the same one that makes Apple's Touch Bar a misfire from a design perspective: It's just not intuitive to look down from your main screen to check out the fun-sized second screen that's at keyboard-height. It's like typing on a tablet—you have to keep looking down, not to mention it feels stilted and uncomfortable.
The second screen does sit at an angle, but I kept wanting to swivel it out and just have it beside the main display on the Duo. There's something about having two displays side-by-side that feels more intuitive than having them stacked on top of each other.
Game streaming is the stated purpose of this two-headed machine, but streaming from a laptop is a pain. If you're unfamiliar, to stream a game to a service like Twitch or YouTube you need to be running the game, a webcam (and often a separate microphone), and broadcast both your gameplay and the output from your webcam and mic. It's common for professional streamers to use two computers for this, but you can do it from a single gaming PC if it has enough horsepower (and usually a second full-size monitor).
You can stream games from a laptop, technically, but it's less than ideal. Even the Zephyrus Duo doesn't crack that particular formula. A second display and top-tier hardware improve the streaming-from-a-laptop experience, but it's still a little bit like trying to do an entire day's work from your phone. Sure, you can do it. But you'll feel cramped and confined.
Mismatched
There are some other odd design choices here that make the Zephyrus Duo, which is set to launch in July, a puzzling machine. The second screen has a higher 4K resolution than the main display (1080p), which makes for an awkward user experience if you upscale the second screen to its maximum resolution. Windows has trouble with the mismatched resolution and gets confused about where each display is in physical relation to the other, so moving things from one screen to the other gets tricky if they're not both set to 1080p.
The laptop's chassis has excellent durability, aesthetics, and cooling capabilities, but I'm not a fan of its keyboard layout. To accommodate the second screen, the keyboard is pushed all the way to the bottom edge of the laptop, with the trackpad squished in where a numpad would be. It's an exclusionist design since it makes the Zephyrus Duo almost impossible to use if you're left-handed.
CHUWI is back with another crowdfunded laptop on Indiegogo, this time a 15.6-inch AeroBook Pro with 4K display and all-metal chassis. A lot like the LapBook Plus that we previously reviewed, the AeroBook Pro trades modern performance, and some features for a rather brilliant display and sleek design. I've been using the laptop for the last week for general productivity work and some movie watching to see where it excels and, ultimately, whether or not it's worth a buy.
CHUWI AeroBook Pro 15.6 at a glance
CHUWI provided Windows Central with a review unit of the 15.6-inch AeroBook Pro. It's the baseline offering, with 6th Gen Intel Core i5-6287U processor (CPU), 8GB of LPDDR4-2133MHz RAM, 256GB M.2 solid-state drive (SSD), and 4K display. This model is priced at about $510 at Indiegogo, with a number of upgrades and config options available.
Doubling RAM up to 16GB costs about $90, bringing the total up to $600. RAM is soldered, so you might want to get as much as possible from the get-go. There are two SSD slots inside the laptop, so an upgrade after purchase is possible.
If you'd like to upgrade to a more powerful CPU, an AeroBook Pro with 6th Gen Intel Core i7-6567U, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD costs about $850. Here are the exact specs found in the review unit I received for testing.
Category Spec OS Windows 10 Home Processor 6th Gen IntelCore i5-6287UDual-coreUp to 3.5GHz RAM 8GB LPDDR4-2133MHz Graphics Intel Iris Graphics 550 Storage 256GB M.2 SSD Display 15.6 inches3840x2160 (UHD)IPS, glossy Ports Two USB-A 3.0USB-CHDMImicroSD card reader3.5mm audio jack Audio Top-firingDual speakers Wireless 802.11acBluetooth 4.2 Camera Front-facing 2MP Battery 55.9Wh Dimensions 14.25 x 9.53 x 0.63 inches(362mm x 242.1mm x 15.9mm) Weight 3.75 pounds (1.7kg)
What I love about the CHUWI AeroBook Pro 15.6
Like most of CHUWI's latest creations, the AeroBook Pro has a rather fancy all-metal chassis with shiny beveled edges. It looks like a premium device from the outside, and inside you're treated to a full keyboard with number pad and monstrous Precision touchpad. It certainly apes the MacBook look. Weighing in at 3.75 pounds (1.7kg) for a 15.6-inch 4K device isn't bad, and it's just 0.63 inches (15.9mm) thin. If you'd like to take it with you when you leave your home or office, it shouldn't pose much of a problem.
CHUWI's svelte AeroBook Pro is an affordable way to land a 15.6-inch 4K display.
The thin lower portion of the chassis houses a generous number of ports, including two USB-A 3.0, USB-C, HDMI, 3.5mm audio, and a microSD card reader. There's also a barrel-style charging port on the left side. The power button is placed in the top-right corner of the keyboard, so not much risk of hitting it when picking up and walking around with the device.
The full keyboard with number pad stretches almost edge to edge, with a bit of space on either side for top-firing speakers. Despite appearing to run the entire depth of the keyboard, the speakers and punched grill only make up a small portion; the rest of the "grill" is just painted on. It's not a big deal, and the audio is pretty good. The sound gets loud and doesn't distort, but I wish it had more bass. It's good enough that I didn't mind leaving headphones aside when watching a movie.
The best feature of the AeroBook Pro — especially at the price point — is the 15.6-inch 4K display. It has a glossy finish, but it does hit a maximum of 349 nits to help counteract glare. At its lowest, it only gets down to 88 nits, which can be a bit of an issue if you often use your laptop in the dark. Even with the Windows 10 Night Light enabled, it is a bit hard on the eyes.
Testing color with the DataColor SpyderX Pro, I got back 94% sRGB, 73% AdobeRGB, and 76% DCI-P3. Those are respectable numbers, but a bit lower than the 100% sRGB CHUWI claims. Using the display for media and productivity is no problem. The raised plastic bezel isn't too thick to be unsightly, though it is noticeably larger than on other premium 15-inch laptops.
The AeroBook Pro is packing a 6th Gen Intel Core i5-6287U, which is more than a few years old. CHUWI advertises it as the same CPU used in the MacBook Pro, which is technically true — it was the late-2016 MacBook Pro that used it. Despite its age, this dual-core CPU puts up performance close to a modern 10th Gen Core i3 CPU and much more performance than the Atom chips we've seen in other CHUWI laptops. If it weren't for the terrible keyboard and touchpad, this would be a great laptop for office work.
The 55.9Wh battery is a significant upgrade compared to the 36.5Wh battery in CHUWI's other 4K LapBook Plus laptop, but life is about the same due to the beefier CPU. I tested with PCMark 10's Modern Office battery rundown test and saw three hours and 28 minutes with 60% display brightness and power set to maximum performance. Lowering brightness to 40% and changing to a better battery power plan will extend that time to somewhere around five hours of regular use. It could be better, but for a 4K laptop, this price it's a decent life. You can expect about 50% battery life in an hour when charging from dead, though the second half takes quite a bit more time.
I ran some synthetic benchmarks to see how well the AeroBook Pro compares to other laptops we've reviewed.
CPU PCMark Cinebench SSD CPU Geekbench 5.0 Benchmarks (Higher is better)Device CPU Single core Multi core CHUWI AeroBook Pro i5-6287U 925 2,049 Lenovo Yoga C640 i3-10110U 1,015 2,111 Lenovo Yoga C740 15 i7-10510U 1,229 3,531 Lenovo Yoga C740 14 i5-10210U 1,094 3,767 Dell XPS 13 (9300) i7-1065G7 1,284 4,848 LG gram 17 (2020) i7-1065G7 1,208 3,349 Acer Swift 5 (SF514-54T) i7-1065G7 1,202 3,600 Surface Pro 7 i7-1065G7 1,205 4,852 Surface Laptop 3 13.5 i5-1035G7 1,177 4,413 Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 7390 i7-1065G7 1,209 3,571 Dell XPS 15 7590 i9-9980HK 1,176 7,624
Performance from the dual-core 6th Gen Intel Core i5-6287U CPU is just less than you'd get from a 10th Gen Intel Core i3-10110U, as seen in the benchmark result above. It's enough to handle standard productivity work, but don't expect it to perform miracles with anything specialized or intensive.
Again we can see how a system with 6th Gen Intel Core i5 CPU is slightly less powerful than something with a 10th Gen Intel Core i3 CPU. Still, everyday tasks feel snappy and responsive.
Cinebench Cinebench (R20) (Higher is better)Device CPU Range CHUWI AeroBook Pro Core i5-6287U 845 to 862 Lenovo Yoga C640 Core i3-10110U 924 to 929 Lenovo Yoga C740 15 Core i7-10510U 1,415 to 1,613 Lenovo Yoga C740 14 Core i5-10210U 1,450 to 1,535 LG gram 17 i7-1065G7 1,079 to 1,199 Acer Swift 5 (SF514-54T) Core i7-1065G7 1,361 to 1,400 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 Xeon E-2276M 2,686 to 2,701 Surface Laptop 3 13.5 Core i5-1035G4 1,584 to 1,606 Surface Laptop 3 15 Core i7-1065G7 1,703 to 1,745
Running the Cinebench R20 render test multiple times in a row can show how well a laptop deals with heat and thermal throttling. The laptop keeps cool under load, no doubt, thanks to the metal chassis dispersing a lot of heat. The fan does get loud at times, but for the most part, it runs quietly.
The HikVision SATA SSD used here is comparatively slow but performs as it should. I ran a PCMark 10 System Drive benchmark as well and got a score of 722.
What I dislike about the CHUWI AeroBook Pro 15.6
A lot of minor issues can be ignored, especially when a laptop is priced at around $500. SATA storage really isn't a big deal, older Intel hardware still performs well for office work, and the average webcam is passable. These issues don't interfere with the overall package.
The biggest issue with the AeroBook Pro — and one that is noticeable as soon as you start using the laptop — is the keyboard and touchpad. At first glance, it looks like the combination is going to be a winner. Keys are large and spaced well, it has a bright backlight, and the enormous touchpad uses Precision drivers. But typing and pointing is a pain.
While typing, the spacebar won't work unless you hit it directly in the middle or very hard along the outer edges. This immediately makes the typing experience miserable, and it's not helped by some other keys feeling a bit sticky. Anytime you want a space, you must consciously tap your thumb instead of plowing along at your normal speed. I lasted about an hour before giving up and returning to my regular keyboard.
The touchpad, with Precision drivers, is huge, and I was excited to test it out. Unfortunately, it tracks poorly and has inconsistent clicks. Pointing and clicking will often result in the cursor teleporting to the bottom corner of the screen or not clicking at all. Even after adjusting cursor speed and sensitivity, the issues remained.
It's a shame about the keyboard and touchpad because this laptop would otherwise be an easy recommendation for anyone looking for a budget 4K laptop for general use. As it stands, it's really not good for anything other than watching TV or movies on the high-res display.
Should you buy CHUWI's AeroBook Pro?
CHUWI's AeroBook Pro is a great budget laptop turned into a poor budget laptop because of the keyboard and touchpad. Using the device for anything but setting up something to watch or browsing the web often results in frustration because of the sticky keys and inaccurate pointing. Those issues are solved with an external mouse and external keyboard, but they shouldn't be necessary.
3 out of 5
Considering the price, the 4K display, port selection, and overall all-metal design are stellar. A 6th Gen Intel Core i5 CPU puts up performance close to a 10th Gen Intel Core i3 chip, which is enough to handle office productivity. Altogether, though, I'd only recommend this laptop to anyone who needs a secondary device strictly for media. Trying to type or otherwise be productive all day with the built-in inputs is just not worth your time.
Budget 4K Laptop CHUWI AeroBook Pro 15.6
Affordable 4K laptop with some flaws
It's an exceptional device for watching movies and TV, but the keyboard and touchpad make productivity a painful experience.
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