Cale Hunt
Cale Hunt brings to Windows Central more than eight years of experience writing about laptops, PCs, accessories, games, and beyond. If it runs Windows or in some way complements the hardware, there’s a good chance he knows about it, has written about it, or is already busy testing it.
Cale has published hundreds of reviews on Windows Central, and he has a clear understanding of what separates worthwhile products from those that are best avoided.
This allows him to efficiently curate buying guides and product advice, giving readers a no-nonsense look at the options that will best suit their needs.
When he isn’t in his office writing, tinkering with tech, or gaming, Cale enjoys playing acoustic guitar (he’s a sucker for Bluegrass music), reading novels, tending the garden, and providing his two cats some much-needed attention.
Latest articles by Cale Hunt
Surface Laptop 7 vs. Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge: Which high-end Copilot+ PC works better for you?
By Cale Hunt published
Copilot+ PCs Microsoft and Samsung both have some awesome Windows on ARM PCs.
ASUS goes all-in on Copilot+ and AMD Ryzen AI 300 with new laptops from Zenbook, Vivobook, TUF Gaming, and more
By Cale Hunt published
AI PCs ASUS unveiled at Computex 2024 a bunch of new Copilot+ laptops sporting AMD's new Ryzen AI 300 chips with an NPU capable of 50 TOPS of power.
AMD just toppled Snapdragon X NPU dominance with its Ryzen AI 300 chips ready for Copilot+
By Cale Hunt published
Zen 5 AMD's new Ryzen AI 300 laptop processors are built on the "Zen 5" architecture and have an NPU powerful enough for Copilot+ AI features coming to Windows 11.
What is Super Resolution? NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, Intel XeSS, and Microsoft DirectSR explained
By Cale Hunt published
SR explained Super Resolution tech allows for better graphics and improved performance, but how do these individual methods compare?
Dell XPS 13 (9345) vs. XPS 13 (9340): Copilot+ AI features or proven Intel Core Ultra performance?
By Cale Hunt published
ARM vs Intel Dell unveiled a bunch of new Copilot+ PCs, including the XPS 13 (9345). It's a lot like its Intel-based XPS 13 (9340) sibling, but the choice is clear if you want to get in on Copilot+ features.
Acer's new TravelMate laptops feature OLED, AI, and 4G LTE to entice busy professionals
By Cale Hunt published
Business AI Acer has revealed four new TravelMate business laptops powered by a mix of Intel Core Ultra and AMD Ryzen PRO with AI capabilities.
Best data plans for Windows laptops in 2024
By Cale Hunt published
Data everywhere We've found the best wireless data providers for your 5G laptop, with options for travelers, local users, and those who need unlimited data.
Memorial Day deals 2024: Monday's best prices on laptops, PC gaming, monitors, accessories and more
By Cale Hunt last updated
Deals Memorial Day weekend is here, and a bunch of major retailers are hosting major sales events. We've put together this roundup to help you quickly find the top deals on PCs, gaming, and accessories.
Best Memorial Day laptop deals 2024: Save on Dell, HP, Surface, Razer, Lenovo, Acer and more
By Cale Hunt last updated
PC Deals The deals begin now on laptops of all shapes and sizes.
Memorial Day Best Buy sale: 7 PC gaming deals under $100 still available NOW
By Cale Hunt published
Deals Keyboards, mice, SSDs, webcams, and more that won't break the bank.
Our favorite gaming laptop is $300 off with this Memorial Day deal
By Cale Hunt published
Deals Alienware's m16 R2 gaming laptop is impressive through and through, but it doesn't usually come cheap. A chunky $300 discount at Best Buy can help.
This $280 Lenovo laptop is the cheapest Memorial Day PC deal actually worth buying
By Cale Hunt published
Deals Lenovo's 15.6-inch IdeaPad 1i has what it takes for casual and younger users to crush productivity. Best Buy's Memorial Day sale has it down to just $280 from the regular $500 price.
This could be your last chance to land Dell's premium XPS 15 for less than $1,000
By Cale Hunt published
Deals The XPS 15 has been replaced by the XPS 14, and Dell is blowing out stock on the older model.
Surface Laptop 7 vs. Surface Laptop 6 for Business: Which PC is better for you?
By Cale Hunt published
6v7 The Surface Laptop 7 is a big upgrade over its predecessor.
Save up to $535 AND get a free 50-inch 4K TV when you preorder a Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge
By Cale Hunt published
Big deal What's not to like?
Here is EVERY Copilot+ PC announced this week, including Microsoft Surface, Dell XPS, Lenovo ThinkPad, and more
By Sean Endicott, Cale Hunt published
Copilot+ We now have a closer look at the first wave of Copilot+ PCs with Snapdragon X processors and AI.
Samsung's Galaxy Book4 Edge is an ultrathin Copilot+ PC with Galaxy AI as its secret sauce
By Cale Hunt published
Book4 Edge The Galaxy Book4 Edge, powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite SoCs, has what it takes to be a Copilot+ PC, but Samsung has also included Galaxy AI integrated for use with mobile devices.
The new OmniBook X AI PC powered by Snapdragon X represents a whole new era for HP laptops
By Ben Wilson, Cale Hunt published
OmniBook X Say goodbye to Spectre, Envy, and Pavilion. Hello, OmniBook!
Lenovo's new ThinkPad T14s (Gen 6) is a Copilot+ PC built for mobile professionals
By Cale Hunt published
ThinkPad With Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite CPU, optional 5G connectivity, and plenty of security measures, the ThinkPad T14s (Gen 6) should prove to be a popular choice for professionals always on the move.
Acer's new Swift 14 AI laptop is a budget-friendly Copilot+ PC powered by Snapdragon X
By Cale Hunt published
Swift 14 AI With a starting price of $1,099, the Swift 14 AI should prove to be a great option for users who want to test Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X chips and Windows AI features without paying premium prices.
The best M.2 solid-state drive on the market is less than $0.09/GB with this limited deal
By Cale Hunt published
Deals Samsung's 990 PRO is an incredible SSD always available at a competitive price, but this 32% discount has it down to the best price we've seen in months.
This Core i7 laptop deal is perfect for students and travelers who want mobility without sacrificing screen space
By Cale Hunt published
Deals A 16-inch laptop that weighs in at about four pounds? With a Core i7, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB SSD? FOR $900?!
Massive Dell XPS roadmap leak reveals next-gen Snapdragon X chips are already planned for 2025 and beyond
By Cale Hunt published
Oops The leaked documents list Qualcomm Oryon V2 and Oryon V3, as well as a lot of information on the future of Dell's XPS laptop line.