Four fun features to look for in a new notebook

The ZenBook Pro Duo from Asus has an unusual design: The 15in notebook has an extra screen nestled alongside the keyboard. — dpa

A new generation of laptops is showing users that they no longer have to compromise on what they want from the device, whether they want better gaming capabilities, two screens or full desktop performance.

Considering laptop options used to be an exercise in trade-offs: If the laptop is light as a feather, it might not have the computing power you want. If you opt for all the bells and whistles, the battery might not last that long.