Ivy Bridge

Against the flow. Sony equips its first 15-inch ultrabook with a Full HD resolution and touchscreen right away. Less than 900 Euros (~$1171) also appears very low compared with The Spectre XT Touchsmart 15 and ZenBook UX51VZ. Where's the catch?
Intel Core i5-3337U | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 15.60" | 2.2 kg

IPS for everyone. It is like witchcraft: Reviewers and readers have complained about poor TN panels in Acer's multimedia notebooks for years. Now we review a 650 Euros (~$848) model with a downright fantastic Full HD IPS display, which is even matte. Should you buy before it's gone?
Intel Core i5-3210M | NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M | 15.60" | 2.5 kg

Mobile office. The Lenovo ThinkPad X230i presents a cheap entry into Lenovo's popular 12.5-inch class. Despite the weak hardware, this light business notebook has a lot to offer. In the following review, we explore in-depth what this business notebook brings to the table and whether it is worth the investment.
Intel Core i3-3110M | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 12.50" | 1.6 kg

Low-voltage gaming machine?. A 17-inch ultrabook? No, a thick 17-inch device with an ultrabook processor and mainstream graphics. Why does Dell not integrate a standard voltage CPU? Does the gaming performance suffer? Our review with an extensive gaming check gives the answers.
Intel Core i5-3317U | AMD Radeon HD 8730M | 17.30" | 2.9 kg

A Blaze of Colors. This 17-inch HP workstation has some interesting components: the DreamColor display being the most interesting of all. First-class values paired with great color space coverage - a rare combination. We extensively tested the laptop to see if the other hardware components met high standards set by the display.
Intel Core i7-3610QM | NVIDIA Quadro K4000M | 17.30" | 3.9 kg

High-priced Ultrabook. HP integrates Thunderbolt technology, a FullHD touchscreen, and a fast solid state disk into a premium Ultrabook made from aluminum, magnesium, and glass. The latest in technology doesn't come cheap though: the Spectre XT TouchSmart retails for 1600 Euros (~$2150). Is the high price really justified?
Intel Core i5-3317U | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 15.60" | 2.2 kg

Head-to-head. Being more expensive is not always better, and successors are sometimes worse. HP and Asus confirm this truism with the EliteBook Folio 9470m and the Touch-Zenbook UX31A. Who offers the best laptop for the lowest price? This question arose in the Office and Multimedia category.

Business premium. The Dell Latitude belongs to the high-end business class and must meet the especially high standards of quality, functionality and expandability. Most professional users expect a good display, an adequate performance and solid mobility. Our detailed review will show whether the current Dell Latitude E6530 is up to the task at hand.
Intel Core i5-3360M | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 15.60" | 2.8 kg

The golden mean. With its Inspiron 15R-5521, Dell shows a rather unusual combination of energy-saving ULV processor and dedicated middle class GPU. The efficient components do not only indicate a moderate energy demand, but also a long battery life. We have tested the top-class model with AMD's brand new Radeon HD 8730M.
Intel Core i5-3317U | AMD Radeon HD 8730M | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

Ultra-Hybrid. Toshiba presents quite a few interesting Ultrabooks to the world. Our latest test model is a fusion of a tablet and Ultrabook. It employs a 12.5-inch touchscreen and a power-saving Intel Core i5-3317U processor with integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 IGP. The Hybrid model looks great but what does it have to offer on the hardware side?
Intel Core i5-3317U | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 12.50" | 1.5 kg

Expensive office notebook. A Core i5-processor, a matte display and Windows 7 Pro should result in a simple working device with proper performance. However, Asus wants 650 to 700 Euros (~$870 to $937) for the notebook. Our review shows if it is worth the price or if Asus has an expensive shelf warmer in its product range.
Intel Core i5-3210M | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 15.60" | 2.6 kg

Ultra-Touchbook. Few laptops of 2012 impressed us as much as the premium Ultrabook from Asus. The model achieved a rare 90%. Everything was perfect - even the display maintained a high standard. Will the touch panel make this great model even better?
Intel Core i7-3517U | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 13.30" | 1.5 kg

Light and cheap, but gaming capable? Acer combine a frugal ULV processor and a GeForce GPU in a slim case. This could result in a mobile, light, gaming capable notebook. Our review reveals to what extent this is true.
Intel Core i5-3317U | NVIDIA GeForce GT 620M | 14.00" | 2.1 kg

Inspiring. Ultrabooks have found their way into Dell's Inspiron family. The all-rounders of the past now benefit from lower weight and longer battery life, in addition to the good performance. We examine whether the ultrabook measures up to the broad multimedia class.
Intel Core i5-3317U | NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M | 15.60" | 2.2 kg

Surprise candidate. Lenovo again ventures into the highly competitive gaming sector with the IdeaPad Y500. The UltraBay technology enables the 15-incher to be equipped with an optical drive, a second GPU, an auxiliary fan or another hard disk. A thrilling concept that lets the laptop stand out from the competition. We exhaustively tested the SLI alternative.
Intel Core i7-3630QM | NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M SLI | 15.60" | 2.9 kg

Good performance. MSI's latest 14-inch laptop is to be a mobile and powerful companion. The potent Core i5 processor aside a weight of 2.4 kg underpins this statement. Our review reveals whether MSI's CR41 is compelling.
Intel Core i5-3210M | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 14.00" | 2.4 kg

Cheap and light. First of all many ultrabooks are expensive. But Toshiba use a simple plastic case for the Satellite U940 and equip the 14-inch laptop with attractive components including a Core i5 and a dedicated SSD cache.
Intel Core i5-3317U | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 14.00" | 1.7 kg

Gaming cost-cutter. The CX61 from MSI targets those users who are looking for an affordable multimedia notebook - but don't want to sacrifice the ability to play games. For less than 600 Euros (~$800), the notebook comes equipped with a Core i5-3210M and a dedicated Nvidia GPU - and some drawbacks as far as build quality is concerned.
Intel Core i5-3210M | NVIDIA GeForce GT 635M | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

Mirror, mirror... HP's Envy m6-1101sg is a multimedia laptop equipped with Windows 8 for 800 Euros (~$1063). An eye-catcher is certainly the keyboard's backlight. However, the screen has major problems with sunlight.
Intel Core i5-3210M | AMD Radeon HD 7670M | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

Finale. Smart convertibles, surprising ultrabooks, business classics, slim gaming laptops and a crippled Power-Radeon. We complete the year 2012 with 31 assorted reviews.

Small and black. Asus designed the 14-inch P45VJ for small and medium companies. Its Core i5 processor and GeForce GPU deliver a lot of performance. Our review will show whether the laptop can convince.
Intel Core i5-3210M | NVIDIA GeForce GT 635M | 14.00" | 2.3 kg

That special touch. The Samsung Series 5 540U3C is the successor to its forefather, the 530U3C. On the outside, the two notebooks look as similar as a pair of eggs; but in terms of the technological innards, Samsung has jazzed up the compact subnotebook with Windows 8 and a touchscreen -- and they've affixed an asking price of 1000 Euros (~$1320). Are the new alterations worth the steep 200 Euros (~$261) price jump?
Intel Core i5-3317U | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 13.30" | 1.6 kg

Conquering the desktop. The premium HP Envy dv7-7200 makes a bid at being the go-to entertainment center. This 1200 Euro (~$1600) device is put through its paces to figure out its strengths and weaknesses. Read on to find out if it gets our recommendation.
Intel Core i7-3630QM | NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M | 17.30" | 3.3 kg

An anorexic XPS. Dell's XPS 13 is a 13-inch ultrabook in an 11-inch casing. This is a slim, light and portable notebook which was tested for its suitability in a work environment.
Intel Core i7-3517U | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 13.30" | 1.4 kg

Ultra(Gaming)Book. Acer equips their Ultrabook with a 20.6 millimeter (0.81 inch) thick aluminum chassis and a Kepler GT640M GPU suitable for gaming. Does this combination work and do the temperatures remain within acceptable limits? Read our review to find out.
Intel Core i5-3317U | NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M | 15.60" | 2.2 kg

New family member. Lenovo expands its T400 range with a mobile ultrabook that is to appeal to both business and private customers alike. Classic ThinkPad assets as well as high-performance, including a dedicated GPU, make the T430u an attractive total package.
Intel Core i5-3317U | NVIDIA GeForce GT 620M | 14.00" | 1.9 kg

DTR with gaming ambition. Combine a powerful Core i7 CPU with a GeForce GPU and a 17-inch display and you'll get a general-purpose DTR for everyone. Although this sounds perfect in theory, the computer system first has to stand up to our exhaustive tests.
Intel Core i7-3610QM | NVIDIA GeForce GT 635M | 17.30" | 3.1 kg

Hardware update. In line with the recent product releases, Asus bestows its 17-inch machine new high-end components. Owing to the modern Kepler architecture, the GeForce GTX 670MX promises more power and a longer battery runtime. We put the G75VX through its paces in this in-depth review.
Intel Core i7-3630QM | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670MX | 17.30" | 4.2 kg

Be envious. A touchscreen, strong speakers and a 32 GB SSD cache sounds like a powerful combination. Quick, clever, and versatile - but how well does the HP Envy Touchsmart 4-1102sg Ultrabook really perform the balancing act between tablet and notebook?
Intel Core i5-3317U | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 14.00" | 2.1 kg

No fear of contact. There is a plethora of inexpensive subnotebooks on the market - but the new Asus VivoBook S200E is different: high build quality and a multi-touch-enabled display set it apart and are supposed to appeal to potential buyers. Are those attributes alone enough for us to recommend the system?
Intel Core i3-3217U | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 11.60" | 1.4 kg

Double. After we had scrutinized the GeForce GTX 680M SLI a few weeks ago, an SLI configuration of two GTX-670MX-GPUs had to face up to our benchmarks. Deviltech was the first manufacturer to deliver such a 17-inch notebook. The curtain rises on the hell machine.
Intel Core i7-3630QM | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670MX SLI | 17.30" | 4.1 kg

Modified details. The refresh of the well-known ProBook 45X0s series wants to score with a matte screen, good application performance and two operating systems. Our test reveals whether the laptop is compelling.
Intel Core i3-3110M | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

Long live the laptop. A smart tablet instead of a heavy laptop? Do men and women only buy tablets these days? We don't think so, since the spectrum of offers available for laptops leading up to Christmas is bigger than ever: Windows 8 touchscreens, low-cost typewriters, Ultrabooks, mid-range gamers, SLI gamers and workstation juggernauts. A diversity of devices such as this has seldom been available.

Revolutionary. One device designed for all jobs. Browsing, presentations, typing, mobility and working with a partner. The simple idea of installing a dual-TFT on the front and rear is to revolutionize using a Windows PC.
Intel Core i7-3517U | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 11.60" | 1.3 kg

Display Surprise. Full HD display, Blu-ray burner, 1 TB HDD, 16 GB RAM, quad-core CPU - HP packs the top model of the new Envy dv6 series to the limit. So does the great hardware add up to a great notebook? Find out in the following review.
Intel Core i7-3630QM | NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M | 15.60" | 2.5 kg

Hot stuff. The Apple MacBook Pro 13 is now available with a high-resolution IPS display, a slimmer chassis, and new ports. The newcomer demands a price premium of 500 Euros (~$650) above the cost of the time-tested standard model. Do the changes really warrant the lofty starting price of 1750 Euros (~$2275)?
Intel Core i5-3210M | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 13.30" | 1.6 kg

Silent. It is beyond question that a mobile workstation has to be powerful and Dell's Precision M6700 fulfills this very well. Another feature of our test laptop is that it enables a virtually silent operation in many work situations. We extensively tested when this is the case and what else you can expect.
Intel Core i7-3920XM | AMD FirePro M6000 | 17.30" | 3.7 kg

Affordable quality? Samsung tries to address both overall value and the quality of the hardware and offers the NP350V5C at an attractive price point - but equipped with a quad-core processor, middle-class AMD GPU, and 8 GB of RAM. How does the contender from South Korea fare in the race for the best multimedia notebook?
Intel Core i7-3610QM | AMD Radeon HD 7670M | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

Power bundle. Fujitsu's 17-inch workstation Celsius H920 offers high-performance equipment which is to ensure a swift workflow particularly in the professional field. We scrutinized whether it fulfills the target group's needs and whether its other qualities are compelling.
Intel Core i7-3720QM | NVIDIA Quadro K3000M | 17.30" | 4 kg

Zen Master. Upscale looks, slim build, and extremely powerful: until now, it was Apple's MacBook series which has managed best to combine these characteristics. With the UX51VZ (IPS display, quad-core CPU, SSD RAID, and a host of other high-end features), Asus sets out to dethrone the master.
Intel Core i7-3612QM | NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M | 15.60" | 2.2 kg

Workstation lite. HP expands its mobile workstation range with a 14-inch alternative and rounds off its product portfolio. We extensively examined whether this is really a competitive, small-sized workhorse or whether we will only discover a hidden business laptop.
Intel Core i5-3360M | AMD FirePro M2000 | 14.00" | 2.5 kg