The power required to push a QHD or 4K display is higher than that of a vanilla HD screen, which naturally leads to a decline in battery life. In our review of the MSI GS60 Ghost Pro 3K gaming laptop, which is actually a 3K machine, we lamented its lackluster battery life. In our tests, the battery went flat in just over two hours. In fact, poor battery performance seems to be the common thread among the laptops we've reviewed. The Toshiba Satellite P50T only lasted 2 hours and 40 minutes on battery, and its power-saving screen-dimming feature while on battery makes the computer virtually unusable outdoors.

Pushing more pixels in a display isn't the only added stress on battery life. The power necessary to output such pixel-packed visuals means most high resolution laptops require discrete graphics cards rather than integrated graphics. The need for a dedicated graphics card means the computer will naturally require more power than a laptop with integrated graphics.
I’ve been using a Surface Pro 3 or 4 for so long now that evaluating the Lenovo Yoga 700 has been a real exercise in adjusting expectations. The Surface Pro machines are so small and light that the Yoga 700 seems huge in comparison, whether measured as a traditional notebook or as a tablet. Like the Surface line, the Lenovo Yogas are meant to serve as both kinds of machine, and so measuring the Yoga 700 as a 2-in-1 is entirely reasonable.

Lenovo-Yoga-700-Front-View Lenovo Yoga 700 Review: A great mid-range Windows 10 notebook
In short, while I’m comfortable using my Surface Pro 4 as either a notebook or a tablet, I can’t say the same for the Yoga 700. Judged as a traditional notebook, the Lenovo is thin and light enough at 0.73-inches thick and 3.5 lbs. Judged as a tablet, however, with the screen flipped 360 degrees, the Yoga 700 is just too massive for anything but occasional use in this form factor.

That doesn’t make the Yoga 700 a bad machine, by any means, and I’ll be talking about that below. It just means that if you are specifically looking for a machine that can function as a tablet just as well as it functions as a traditional notebook, then perhaps the Yoga 700 isn’t the right machine for you. Consider the Yoga 900, or a Microsoft Surface device, instead. At the same time, if you’re looking for a traditional notebook that can on occasion serve as a tablet, then the Yoga 700 has a lot going for it.

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I’ve never been a fan of the folding-style of 2-in-1 machines. First, they’re thicker and heavier than I like my tablets to be. Second, I don’t like pressing on the the keyboard as I’m holding a machine in tablet mode. Granted, I use my Surface Pro 4 with the Type Cover flipped around on occasion and that’s no different, but I’m not forced to use it this way. Third, and maybe most important, I’ve simply been spoiled by the size and weight of Microsoft’s third- and fourth-generation Surface Pro machines.

Yes, the Yoga 700 has the advantage of being a nice traditional clamshell notebook when you’re working on the bed or holding the machine on your lap. My Surface Pro 4 is serviceable in such circumstances, barely, and there are times when I myself prefer the stability of a "normal” notebook. However, ultimately, I’d rather trade some notebook lapability for a lighter and thinner tablet, and so the Yoga 700 just feels uncomfortable.

Via its earnings report, LG has confirmed that there will be two flagship phones launched in 2016. The firm said: "The introduction of two new flagship models and a more cost-competitive value chain is expected to improve profitability in 2016."It's way too early to talk about price, but as a flagship Android phone, expect a price to match. Don't be surprised to pay £500+ for the LG G5.
LG G5 rumours: Metal body, new design and fingerprint scanner
Before we look at the rumours around the LG G5 design, the firm has gone and announced a case for the phone ahead of the big reveal. "Known as a company ahead of the times, LG took this characterization to heart by revealing the existence of the accessory before the actual product," said LG.

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As you can see the Quick Cover case for the LG G5 has a window where users will get information such as date, time and notifications via the 'always on' screen of the phone. Also, a 'semitransparent mesh cover' will allow users to 'to take calls and control alarm settings without opening the case for the ultimate in convenience'.
"LG also incorporated a unique film with a glossy metallic finish to enhance the smooth and luxurious look and feel of the cover for maximum consistency with the speculative LG G5," added LG.
The image gives an idea of the size and shape of the LG G5 even though, in LG's words "does not yet exist".
According to etnews.com, LG will ditch its plastic phones (as seen in the LG G4) in favour of new metal bodies in its 2016 line-up. According to a source who has allegedly seen the prototype, "the design takes a major step forward than previous smartphones”.
This would make sense as the leather-clad design of the LG G4 was received with a mixed response. Interestingly, it's possible that the LG G5 will feature a metal design but also a removable battery thanks to the bottom section of the phone. This is via CNET Korea which has done a mock-up of what this might look like.
Weighing in on the matter, The Verge reports that the G5 will come with an 'accessory slot' but is unable to confirm what it's function will be beyond the below render. What it might do other than make the battery removable remains unclear. One thing that seems certain is that the design will be quite different to the LG G4 and LG G3.
LG G5 removable battery

The next image via Android Authority shows the LG G5 design with the volume buttons moved to the side signalling the end of the Rear Key. However, the power button is still below the camera and will reportedly contain a fingerprint scanner. The site quotes dimensions of 149.4 x 73.9 x 8.2mm for the G5.
LG G5 leaked design

The laptop itself was running a Tesla proprietary application called Toolbox (how original) version 2.0 r0040. The software on the laptop looked fairly standard, with the firmware update screen being front and center. A few other options — like Tires and Suspension, Safety, Steering, and Driver Assist — sound interesting, but without details, it’s hard to say what they allow.

When I first glanced at my touchscreen, it looked like there was a black, boring status message pulled up, which I assumed said something along the lines of, "connected to the laptop, ready to take orders,” but a closer look revealed that I had, in fact, gone down the rabbit hole and this was just the beginning….

With the laptop connected, the main display in the car indicated that my car had gone into service mode. I soon realized that I was looking at a completely new set of menus with options down the left and tabs across the top. After a bit of probing, I also realized that this new screen was able to go full screen (vertically), displaying TONs of information about my car. My favorite was the birthday — I found out that my Model S was born on Tue, Mar 19, 2013, at 09:32:02. This information can’t be found anywhere in the normal user interface and was fun to see.

The Apps tab shows that Tesla seems to be getting ready to push out Spotify to Teslas in the US, as it includes a Spotify Test app. Spotify Premium was awkwardly deployed to all Tesla owners outside the US with the 7.1 firmware update, but stateside users were denied the bonus, presumably as a result of more complex negotiations in the home markets for both products.

Leaked images of the LG G5, via Droid Life, show what could be the final phone design (inside a dummy box). The first two show hints of the metal casing, the rumoured fingerprint scanner and a dual camera.
LG G5 leaked photos

The second two photos show some more metal a USB Type-C port and a large card slot implying that there will indeed be a Micro-SD card slot alongside the SIM slot. Much of what we can see matched the above drawings.
LG G5 leaked photos metal USB-C

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As with many phones, we've now got a look at what the LG G5 looks like via a case manufacturer. It's Olixar again, via MobileFun, and we can see a remarkably similar design to the above leaks including the round fingerprint scanner and interesting array of camera tech. It also looks certain that the volume buttons have been moved to the side.
LG G5 leaked case Olixar

Technoconfigurations has used some of the above leaks to come up with the following 3D render of the LG G5 showing what it might look like from every angle. There's no mention of the possible 'accessory slot' but does show nicely what the LG G5 could be like.

LG G5 rumours: Bigger screen and 4K
Many of the rumours suggest that LG will launch a second phone in 2015 in order to have a twin-phone offering like Apple and Samsung with the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, and Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge.
It could be that LG pushes screen size slightly on the LG G5 to 5.6in or even more, and many are speculating that it will have a 4K resolution. We've seen this on several companies' roadmaps for 2016 phones, but it's hard to see the benefit of such a high resolution on such a small screen. Given the development costs, this is a rumour we'll only believe when we see it.
Other rumours suggest a smaller 5.3in screen which would be smaller than the G4 and G3 and it might have an edge screen (140x1040) for displaying information without the main display.
Update 10 Feb: LG has confirmed that the LG G5 will have an always on display. A gif posted on Twitter (which we've taken a screenshot of below) shows a section of the screen displaying information like the time, date and notifications. This means it will be like the LG V10 but without a dedicated second screen.
LG G5 Always On screen

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