http://www.notebookcheck.net/ The 20 latest notebook reviews from NotebookCheck.net EN Notebookcheck http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:44:30 +0100 http://www.notebookcheck.net/Practical-Test-Toshiba-Portege-Z830-10N-Core-i3-Notebook.69726.0.html A week at the CES. After publishing the comprehensive review of the German Core i5 version in December, we can now test the smaller Core i3 version thanks to Intel. In addition to numerous benchmarks, the inexpensive ultrabook also had to show how it fares in practical use at the CES 2012.]]> reviews Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:35:31 +0100 http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-HP-Envy-14-2090eo-Notebook.69672.0.html Compact 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.]]> reviews Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:02:00 +0100 http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Asus-U56E-XX028V-Notebook.69668.0.html Run 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?]]> reviews Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:36:41 +0100 http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-HP-ProBook-4330s-LW759ES-Notebook.69589.0.html Budget 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.]]> reviews Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:16:04 +0100 http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Acer-Aspire-7560G-Fusion-Notebook.69518.0.html Affordable 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?]]> reviews Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:24:12 +0100 http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Samsung-Series-7-700Z3A-S03DE-Notebook.69245.0.html Well-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?]]> reviews Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:02:01 +0100 http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Lenovo-B570-M58G4GE-Notebook.68876.0.html Step 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.]]> reviews Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:42:39 +0100 http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Packard-Bell-EasyNote-TS13HR-197GE-Notebook.69186.0.html Red 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?]]> reviews Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:15:45 +0100 http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-HP-Compaq-Presario-CQ57-303SG-Notebook.69185.0.html Good 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.]]> reviews Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:17:20 +0100 http://www.notebookcheck.net/OCZ-Nocti-mSata-SSD-120-GB-incelemesi.69181.0.html Hızlı ufaklık. Yeni notebook modelleri artna bir şekilde mSata arayüzü ile gelmekte. Bu arayüz sayesinde alışılageldik sabit disk kapasitesi ister arttırılabilir, istenirse tamamen değiştirilebilir. Biz 120GB OCZ Nocti'nin konvensiyonel sabit sürücülere karşı performansına kısaca değindik.]]> reviews Sat, 21 Jan 2012 13:59:38 +0100 http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Lenovo-Ideapad-A1-Tablet.68869.0.html Solid 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.]]> reviews Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:24:10 +0100 http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-HP-Pavilion-dv7-6b02eg-Notebook.69136.0.html Multimedia 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?]]> reviews Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:12:01 +0100 http://www.notebookcheck.net/Notebookcheck-s-Best-of-December-2011.69009.0.html Small is beautiful. In December the focus was on small subnotebooks and multimedia laptops and not on big power computers. Surprise: It was easier to select the winners than we thought: Dell, HP, and Apple win the cups.]]> reviews Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:17:01 +0100 http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-HP-ProBook-6465b-LY433EA-Notebook.68833.0.html SSD is everything. This ProBook is definitely aimed at professionals with its HD+ screen, DisplayPort and docking station. But the notebook only has a weak AMD quad core.]]> reviews Sun, 15 Jan 2012 15:43:36 +0100 http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Samsung-Series-4-410B2B-Notebook.68793.0.html Compact and quick? The smallest model in the Samsung Series 4 is equipped with a 12.5 inch matte display, and is powered by an Intel Core i5 2520M dual-core processor with a clock speed of 2.5 GHz. A UMTS module is also included. Is this notebook able to stand out from the competition due to its special features, or will it blend in with the mass of other notebooks on the market? ]]> reviews Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:23:55 +0100 http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-N7000-Smartphone-Tablet-MID.68814.0.html Smartphone or tablet? "It's all in the screen size" - Samsung advertises with this slogan for its currently biggest smartphone, aka "smartlet", in Germany. If everyday use meets up to the slogan and if it's possible to work and handle the behemoth reasonably can be read in our review.]]> reviews Sat, 14 Jan 2012 08:09:50 +0100 http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Samsung-Series-6-600B5B-S01DE-Notebook.68623.0.html Duracase 2.0. Samsung promises perfect reliability with its business notebook, 600B5B. The 15.6 inch laptop offers a lot of security features and a bright, non-glare screen. Intel's Core i5-2520M (2.5 GHz) and Nvidia's NVS 4200M are responsible for the power. Is the notebook worth its steep price of €1100?]]> reviews Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:27:53 +0100 http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Asus-Pro-P53E-SO102X-Notebook.68592.0.html Business for tight budgets. The case and screen both come with matt looks. Is that enough to call it "business"? Asus thinks so and even prints AsusPro on the minimalistic computer. How much "professional" is possible for €450?]]> reviews Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:09:02 +0100 http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Samsung-E3520-A01DE-Notebook.68506.0.html Enduring worker. Samsung has equipped its cheap E3520 with a powerful Core i5-2410M and therewith attracts the attention of price conscious buyers. Together with a matte 15.6 inch display and a long battery life this gives an attractive office notebook.]]> reviews Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:52:44 +0100 http://www.notebookcheck.net/Amazon-Kindle-Fire-7-Tablet-Review.68116.0.html Complete Amazon experience. Amazon caught the tablet world by storm when the retailer announced its first multimedia tablet for just $199 USD. Is the performance and hardware reflective of the budget price? or is the Kindle Fire greater than the sum of its parts?]]> reviews Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:14:03 +0100