International Magnesium Information Bulletin-11

1. Leica and Hodinkee announce new Leica Q2 "ghost" special edition
 Leica and luxury watch brand Hodinkee have collaborated on a new horologically-themed edition of the perfect everyday camera in two variations of the Leica Q2: the Leica Q2 “Ghost” Set by Hodinkee and the Leica Q2 “Ghost” by Hodinkee.
This collaboration follows in the spectral footsteps of Hodinkee’s first collaboration with Leica back in 2019 with the Leica M10-P “Ghost Edition” For Hodinkee.

This light gray "Ghost" colorway is a departure from the black paint common to the standard body of the Leica Q2(opens in new tab). To achieve this new colorway the camera’s magnesium alloy body has been painted in a soft gray and then wrapped in smooth tonal gray leather, the latter of which has been specially coated to reliably protect the Leica Q2 “Ghost” from the elements.

Resource: https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/news/leica-and-hodinkee-announce-new-leica-q2-ghost-special-edition

2. AllDOCUBE GT Book 15 Review
ALLDOCUBE GT Book 15, the latest lightweight budget laptop, comes with a much larger screen and a few upgrades from its predecessor, the GT Book released last year. To be honest, it’s been a while since we’ve seen a decent-budget laptop like the GT Book series. The brand ALLDOCUBE is always one of the few manufacturers who know how to include the right set of configurations, as well as make acceptable compromises. Although you wouldn’t be satisfied with all the specs, it’s still hard to find a better option than the GT Book 15 under US $400, especially when it’s upgraded with a larger display and a full keyboard with a number block.
The larger 15.6-inch laptop is impressively thin and lightweight with an aluminum and magnesium body. When I first opened and set up the laptop, the 15.6-inch 1080P IPS screen with narrow edges looked much more stunning than its predecessor. At this price range, the GT Book’s display may be the best option you can have. The big size of the IPS screen is especially suitable for desktop work, browsing, video conferencing, and entertainment like watching films. During the two weeks, I carried it around and used it for mobile office work. I was happy with the size that easily fits in my backpack, and the comfortable experience without visual fatigue even when working on my business trips.
Resource: https://www.gizmochina.com/2022/11/15/alldocube-gt-book-15-review/

3. Asus launches the Zenbook 17 Fold, a foldable tablet for Windows 11
There is no doubt that Asus is one of the most innovative laptop companies in the market.
Asus is officially launching the world's first foldable laptop at Asus IFA 2022, the Asus Zenbook 17 Fold OLED (UX9702). The laptop has a unique design that offers users two sizes of OLED display in one device. From its exclusive color and high-tech materials all the way to its supremely elegant finish and truly the Zenbook 17 Fold OLED redefines the meaning of premium. The laptop is just 8.7mm thin when unfolded and crafted in magnesium alloy.
The new Zenbook 17 Fold OLED laptops offer multiple versatile modes, all thanks to the foldable designs that allow multiple versatile usage modes including Laptop mode, Extend mode, Desktop mode, Reader mode, Tablet mode, and Laptop mode with Bluetooth keyboard. Asus packs everything in this laptop.
The Zenbook 17 Fold laptop sports a 17.3-inches OLED foldable display, Intel Core i7 processor, a 75Whrs battery, and much more. Let's take a closer look at the detailed specifications of the Zenboon 17 Fold laptop.
Resource : https://www.onmsft.com/news/asus-launches-the-zenbook-17-fold-a-foldable-tablet-for-windows-11

4. Asus ExpertBook B7 Flip review: A well-connected 5G-equipped business 2-in-1
Asus has a reputation for pushing the envelope when it comes to laptop design and specification. Its powerful Zenbook Pro 16X OLED has a tilting keyboard and a touchpad with an embedded virtual number pad, for example. But Asus also has a strong line in more conventional business laptops, such as the ExpertBook B1 B1500.
The ExpertBook B7 Flip meets MIL-STD 810H standards and features a magnesium alloy chassis. There are 16 supporting posts connecting the internal fasteners to the base of the laptop, a strengthened palm rest, and some internal metal supports that help reduce interference that can affect a 5G signal.  
These durability features do affect the weight, and 1.44kg is on the heavy side for a 14-inch laptop. But that's a fair trade-off to make for a device that's likely to be carried around a lot.
Resource : https://www.zdnet.com/article/asus-expertbook-b7-flip-review/

5. Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio review: king of the hinge
The Surface Laptop Studio sees Microsoft branch its hybrid laptops out into territory explored by the Surface Studio 2, a big old designer’s all-in-one PC that costs a fortune. This is the slickest laptop we’ve ever used with a screen that can tilt forwards to become a sort-of digital drawing board.
Industrial design is the star of the Surface Laptop Studio. Microsoft is the king of the hinge, the master of magnesium, and all the years of experimentation and R&D show in this machine.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio also has the series’s signature magnesium construction. It feels much less cool and metallic than aluminium, but Microsoft makes some of the best magnesium designs in the world right now. Some magnesium alloy laptops could be mistaken for plastic, which is not something likely to happen here.
Resource : https://www.stuff.tv/review/microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-king-of-the-hinge/

6. Beelink GTR5 In-Depth Review - a Mini PC Powered by AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX
AMD's Ryzen 9-5900HX Processor has finally been used in mini-PCs! Beelink GTR5, which will be launched in December 2021, is not only equipped with this processor, but also equipped with 32GB/64GB dual-channel memory, 500GB/1TB NVMe solid state drive , and includes dual 2.5Gbps network ports, WiFi-6E and value-added features including fingerprint recognition. Minixpc has been using this small PC as the main computer for the past month. Today, I will share the test results and practical application experience with all of you.
In terms of shape and size, the GTR5 is very similar to an ordinary set-top box, with a length, width and height of 165*119*39mm and a weight of only 678g. In terms of design style, Beelink GTR5 continues the design language of the well-received SER. The top adopts magnesium-aluminum alloy filter screen and acrylic splicing, which prominently displays the Beelink-engraved LOGO and the slogan of AMD Let's Start. The four sides are also made of magnesium-aluminum alloy and are integrally formed, which looks very high-end. Compared with the GTI11 released earlier by Beelink Moment, the design of the GTR5 is obviously more individual.
Resource: https://minixpc.com/blogs/review/beelink-gtr5-in-depth-review-a-mini-pc-powered-by-amd-ryzen-9-5900hx

7. TUXEDO Computers releases InfinityBook Pro 16 Gen7 Laptop
This week, TUXEDO launched two variations of their latest InfinityBook Pro 16 laptop built around the i7-12700H Intel core processor. TUXEDO’s high-end laptop supports up to 64GB RAM, 2x M.2 2280 slots, Wi-Fi 6, 80Wh battery and other optional features.
The Workstation edition comes with the Iris Xe Graphics by default. However, it can also be configured with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti 4GB GPU. On the other hand, the Max performance edition has the option to ship with the GeForce RTX 3060 6GB GPU or the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 8GB GPU.
Both editions support up to 64GB of RAM, but only the Max Performance supports DDR5 4800MHz. The Workstation model supports DDR4 3200MHz SO-DIMM instead. There are two M.2 SSD slots for storage, additionally the laptop can also be configured to not include a storage device.
According to the product page, “the display lid, upper and lower shell are made of magnesium alloy (AZ91D) while the display frame is made of plastic.”
As seen above, the InfinityBook Pro 16 also includes two flat fans and three copper heat pipes to improve heat dissipation.
Resource: https://linuxgizmos.com/tuxedo-computers-releases-infinitybook-pro-16-gen7-laptop/