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02/03/2012  84%Review HP Envy 14-2090eo Notebook
Review HP Envy 14-2090eo NotebookCompact performance. With the 14.5-inch Envy 14, HP has managed to squeeze some powerful components into a slim and stylish chassis--particularly if you opt for a model like this one, with a quad-core, 2nd-generation Intel Core i7 processor. It is also equipped with a midrange graphics card from AMD, which is switchable to integrated graphics when longer battery life is required. So, is this the perfect traveling companion? Not entirely. Keep reading to find out why. ... read
Core i7 2630QM | Radeon HD 6630M | 14.5" | 2.4kg
 
02/01/2012  82%Review Asus U56E-XX028V Notebook
Review Asus U56E-XX028V NotebookRun notebook, run! The motto: Small and mobile is no longer only to apply to ultrabooks. Asus promises that the U56E is a high performance, enduring runner that will stir up the office field properly. Is this enough to justify a purchase price of over €700? ... read
Core i5 2430M | HD Graphics 3000 | 15.6" | 2.5kg
 
01/30/2012  85%Review HP ProBook 4330s LW759ES Notebook
Review HP ProBook 4330s LW759ES NotebookBudget business. We are reviewing the latest 13 inch model of HP's ProBook S series called ProBook 4330s. A metal case with business qualities and UMTS in a subnotebook for less than €500? Read how this is accomplished in this review. ... read
Celeron B810 | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | 13.3" | 2kg
 
01/27/2012  78%Review Acer Aspire 7560G (Fusion) Notebook
Review Acer Aspire 7560G (Fusion) NotebookAffordable versatile performer. Acer uses mainly on components from AMD in the Aspire 7560G. A quad core Fusion processor and two graphics chips in CrossFire mode are available in only few devices. And best of all: The interesting hardware combination only costs €600. Is it an alternative to the established Intel/Nvidia notebooks? ... read
A-Series A8-3520M | Radeon HD 6740G2 | 17.3" | 2.9kg
 
01/25/2012  81%Review Samsung Series 7 700Z3A-S03DE Notebook
Review Samsung Series 7 700Z3A-S03DE NotebookWell-rounded ultrabook. Long battery runtimes, a matt screen and high performance - it almost looks as if Samsung has made the dream of a perfect mobile companion come true. But is the notebook for over €1000 really as perfect as it seems? ... read
Core i5 2430M | Radeon HD 6490M | 14" | 2kg
 
01/24/2012  82%Review Lenovo B570-M58G4GE Notebook
Review Lenovo B570-M58G4GE NotebookStep in. Lenovo has built a good reputation with its ThinkPad series. These high-quality business notebooks deliver cutting-edge technology to customers all over the world. Lenovo also manufactures other notebooks, such as, the Lenovo B-series, which, unlike the ThinkPad series, are aimed at buyers looking for the "essentials"; the series is advertised as: "ideal, cheap notebooks for home and office use". Find out more about the B-series in the following review. ... read
Core i3 2330M | HD Graphics 3000 | 15.6" | 2.4kg
 
01/23/2012  82%Review Packard Bell EasyNote TS13HR-197GE Notebook
Review Packard Bell EasyNote TS13HR-197GE NotebookRed All-round Package. The new red EasyNote TR13HR is equipped with an Intel i5-2450M and a dedicated Nvidia GeForce 630M graphics card, both of which should provide sufficient performance and battery runtime alike. On top of this Packard Bell also supplies an abundant software package for the notebook. A thorough success or rather a bad compromise? ... read
Core i5 2450M | GeForce GT 630M | 15.6" | 2.4kg
 
01/22/2012  76%Review HP Compaq Presario CQ57-303SG Notebook
Review HP Compaq Presario CQ57-303SG NotebookGood and cheap? How much power does a notebook need to cope with everyday tasks? HP believes not much and equips the 15.6 inch Presario CQ57 with an energy-efficient E-450 APU. In return, the price of not even €330 is tempting. ... read
E-Series E-450 | Radeon HD 6320 | 15.6" | 2.6kg
 
01/20/2012  81%Review Lenovo Ideapad A1 Tablet
Review Lenovo Ideapad A1 TabletSolid entry-level tablet? The new Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1 was announced a long time ago but it was first available at the beginning of December. The A1 is a 7 inch entry-level tablet and is currently sold for €199 RRP. Is it just an oversized smartphone (without phone functions) or an undersized tablet? How Lenovo's new "penny pincher" fares will be rated based on our conclusive test criteria in the following review. ... read
Cortex A8 | 7" | 0.4kg
 
01/19/2012  83%Review HP Pavilion dv7-6b02eg Notebook
Review HP Pavilion dv7-6b02eg NotebookMultimedia headquarters. The Pavilion dv7-6b02eg has everything that can be expected from a well-equipped multimedia notebook. In addition to a quad core processor and a top of the range, DirectX 11 graphics card, a solid state drive and a BluRay burner are under the hood. Another highlight is the matt Full HD screen. Is the price of €1300 justified? ... read
Core i7 2670QM | Radeon HD 6770M | 17.3" | 3.2kg
 
01/19/2012     Notebookcheck's Best of December 2011
01/15/2012  85%Review HP ProBook 6465b LY433EA Notebook
01/14/2012  85%Review Samsung Series 4 410B2B Notebook
01/14/2012  90%Review Samsung Galaxy Note N7000 Smartphone Tablet/MID
01/11/2012  84%Review Samsung Series 6 600B5B-S01DE Notebook
01/10/2012  83%Review Asus Pro P53E-SO102X Notebook
01/09/2012  83%Review Samsung E3520-A01DE Notebook
01/08/2012  84%Amazon Kindle Fire 7" Tablet Review
01/08/2012  82%Review Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8481TG Notebook
01/06/2012  83%Review Samsung 305U1A-A01DE Subnotebook

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FAQ and Tips

Comparison of Laptop Graphics Cards
In the following briefly we will list all graphics cards for Notebooks, which are available at the market. Additionally we represent approximate values of different bench marks (3D Mark at the moment) in italic style beneath the display adapters.
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Mobile Graphics Cards - Benchmark List
Sortable and filterable benchmark and specs list of all currently built video graphic adapters in notebooks / laptops.
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Computer Games on Laptop Graphic Cards
List of all laptop graphic cards and what games can be played fluently with them.
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How much graphic memory makes sense?
This article explains, how much graphic memory is useful for which video cards and which applications are accelerated thus.
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Upgrade / Replace a Notebook Video Card
Generally, it is not so easy to upgrade / replace notebook video cards than desktop video cards. If it is possible and how to actually replace a video card is described in the following article.
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Case Study: Replacing the Video Card of a Dell Inspiron E1705 (9400)
Andi, a Dell Inspiron E1705 (9400) user, demonstrated how to replace the GPU of his Dell notebook and provided us with a description of the whole process.
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FireGL and Quadro Professional GPUs
Mobile Graphic Cards for Professional Users (Quadro, FireGL)
In the following editorial we will take a closer look at the pro cards à la Quadro and FireGL, which are usually built into mobile work stations and professional notebooks. These are supposed to be especially efficient in connection with professional applications based on OpenGL.
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