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Asus VivoBook Pro 15 (i7-7700HQ, GTX 1050) Laptop Review

81% Asus VivoBook Pro 15 (i7-7700HQ, GTX 1050) Laptop Review

Stylish and elegant, but still a bit buggy. The new VivoBook is supposed to be the more affordable ZenBook sibling for the mainstream. Is it a success, or has Asus cut too many corners?
Intel Core i7-7700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile, 15.6", 2 kg
Christian Hintze, 13 Oct 2017 09:49
Microsoft Edge beta for Android showing welcome page (left) and tabs page (right). (Source: Own)

From edge to edge: Sync with the Microsoft Edge browser beta now on Android

A few hours ago Microsoft released the Edge browser beta for Android. The new browser is beautiful, simplistic, and provides easy syncing with Windows 10 PCs.
Craig Ward, 12 Oct 2017 22:26
Lenovo V110-15IKB (Pentium 4415U, SSD, HD-Display) Laptop Review

77% Lenovo V110-15IKB (Pentium 4415U, SSD, HD-Display) Laptop Review

Price-performance winner. Lenovo's 15.6-inch laptop comes with a Kaby Lake processor, an SSD and 8 GB of working memory. The total package costs almost 400 Euros ($400). But of course, some shortcomings should be expected at this price.
Intel Pentium Gold 4415U, HD Graphics 610, 15.6", 1.9 kg
Sascha Mölck, 12 Oct 2017 21:21
Dell XPS 13 (i7-8550U, QHD) Laptop Review

89% Dell XPS 13 (i7-8550U, QHD) Laptop Review

Fastest XPS 13 thus far. The jump from ULV Kaby Lake to Kaby Lake-R is the biggest performance boost the XPS 13 series has seen in years. We investigate to see if this has had any repercussions in terms of fan noise, battery life, and temperature.
Intel Core i7-8550U, UHD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1.3 kg
Allen Ngo, 12 Oct 2017 07:44
MSI GP72VR 7RFX (i7-7700HQ, GTX 1060) Laptop Review

82% MSI GP72VR 7RFX (i7-7700HQ, GTX 1060) Laptop Review

Deceptively lightweight… MSI’s latest 17.3-inch gaming notebook to reach our labs covers most of the bases just as we’d expect, with a little twist: it’s surprisingly light! How does this $1,600 mid-range gaming notebook stack up against its peers?
Intel Core i7-7700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile, 17.3", 2.8 kg
Steve Schardein, 11 Oct 2017 20:28
Cortana support now available in Skype (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft Skype gets Cortana support

Starting yesterday, Cortana support began rolling out to Skype users in the US. This new capability is available for both the Android and the iOS versions of Microsoft's well-known app.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Oct 2017 18:35
Guru Fire KS (Clevo P950HP6) Laptop Review

83% Guru Fire KS (Clevo P950HP6) Laptop Review

Portability vs. cooling. Ultra-slim notebook cases are becoming more and more popular due to their high portability. Gaming Guru has pushed this idea even further by presenting the Fire KS, an 18.6-mm (~0.7 in) tick 15-inch device which is equipped with a Core i7-7700HQ and a GeForce GTX 1060. Find out what this combination means for temperature development and system noise.
Intel Core i7-7700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile, 15.6", 2.2 kg
Florian Glaser, 10 Oct 2017 10:46
Lenovo IdeaPad 110S (N3060, 32 GB) Subnotebook Review

77% Lenovo IdeaPad 110S (N3060, 32 GB) Subnotebook Review

Cheap entry-level laptop. Lenovo's IdeaPad 110S is a small, 11-inch subnotebook. The much too high power consumption takes its toll on the battery life. We report on how the compact entry-level device fares in terms of performance in our short review.
Intel Celeron N3060, HD Graphics 400 (Braswell), 11.6", 1.1 kg
Sebastian Bade, 10 Oct 2017 09:40
Lenovo ThinkPad 25 – Missed Opportunity?

Lenovo ThinkPad 25 – Missed Opportunity?

A big premium for an old keyboard. The ThinkPad 25 was supposed to be a highlight for ThinkPad enthusiasts, but all we got is a more expensive ThinkPad T470 with a retro keyboard. It is still a good laptop, but we were underwhelmed. We have a closer look at the device, the expectations, and missed opportunities.
Andreas Osthoff, Douglas Black, 09 Oct 2017 14:17
Microsoft has called time on Windows 10 Mobile development. (Source: Microsoft)

Windows 10 Mobile is on life support, no new features in the pipeline

Microsoft has officially called time on any further development of its Windows 10 Mobile operating system. Once one of the dominant mobile operating systems on the market, it quickly faded with the rise of iOS and Android.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 09 Oct 2017 10:12
Asus FX503 offers a no-frills gaming and multimedia experience. (Source: Asus)

Asus quietly puts up the FX503 on their website

Asus seems to have quietly put up the FX503 multimedia and gaming notebook on its website. The FX503 is just a slight incremental update to the already good FX502 with RAM options up to 32 GB, choice of GPU VRAM, and an overall less thicker profile.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 09 Oct 2017 04:30
Acer Swift 3 SF315 (i5-7200U, GeForce MX150) Laptop Review

84% Acer Swift 3 SF315 (i5-7200U, GeForce MX150) Laptop Review

A little bit of everything. Acer's newbie scores mainly with its compactness, versatility, and the new GeForce MX150. Small problems with the display and sound do not quite fit with its multimedia ambitions, but thanks to good input devices, security features, and the excellent endurance, it offers some extra mobility for the office.
Intel Core i5-7200U, NVIDIA GeForce MX150, 15.6", 2.1 kg
Sven Kloevekorn, 08 Oct 2017 01:16
Asus ZenBook Flip S UX370UA (i5, 256 GB, FHD) Convertible Review

87% Asus ZenBook Flip S UX370UA (i5, 256 GB, FHD) Convertible Review

I'm blue Da ba dee da ba di! Colors are not the only interesting aspect of the new ZenBook Flip S. Asus has presented a very slim 13-inch convertible and the Intel Core i5-7200U at the heart of the device offers decent processing power. To find out how well the hardware works together and whether the stylish convertible can keep up with its competition, take a look at our detailed review.
Intel Core i5-7200U, HD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1.1 kg
Sebastian Bade, 06 Oct 2017 10:53
The first look of the new Dell XPS 13 in pristine Alpine White. (Source: TechRadar)

Dell XPS 13 vNext gets teased ahead of CES 2018

Dell showed off a sneak peak of the upcoming XPS 13 way ahead of its official CES 2018 announcement. The new XPS 13 seems to sport new color choices and ditches all legacy USB ports in favor of USB Type-C.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 06 Oct 2017 09:30
Coffee Lake: i7-8700K and i5-8400 Review

Coffee Lake: i7-8700K and i5-8400 Review

With the new Coffee Lake CPUs, Intel brings more than four physical cores to end-user consumer computing for the first time in its history. Regardless of whether or not you want to consider this a reaction to AMD's Ryzen, Coffee Lake manages to combine high clock speeds with more cores than before and has earned our recommendation.
Silvio Werner, Klaus Hinum, 06 Oct 2017 00:03
Lenovo ThinkPad E570 (7200U, HD Display) Laptop Review

83% Lenovo ThinkPad E570 (7200U, HD Display) Laptop Review

Disappointing screen. With the ThinkPad E570, Lenovo delivers a quiet, enduring office machine that serves with a good keyboard and lightning-fast NVMe SSD. The HD screen is a complete disappointment.
Intel Core i5-7200U, HD Graphics 620, 15.6", 2.3 kg
Sascha Mölck, 05 Oct 2017 19:42
Lenovo ThinkPad 25 Anniversary Edition Laptop Review

89% Lenovo ThinkPad 25 Anniversary Edition Laptop Review

Retro rewind. What's old is new again in this special anniversary ThinkPad that throws out the AccuType keyboard in favor of the classic layout and design. Outside of the new keyboard, there isn't anything particularly new about the ThinkPad 25 that we haven't already covered on the ThinkPad T470.
Intel Core i7-7500U, NVIDIA GeForce 940MX, 14", 1.7 kg
Allen Ngo, 05 Oct 2017 16:32
The Clevo P870TM (Source: Clevo)

Ditch the desktop: Clevo debuts the world's first gaming notebooks powered by Intel 'Coffee Lake-S' 95W CPUs

Clevo has announced the availability of new laptops powered the latest Intel 'Coffee Lake-S' CPUs. Initial benchmarks of the Core i7-8700K found in the highest end P870TM notebook shows up to a 45% increase in multi-threaded performance when compared to the previous generation 'Kaby Lake-S' Core i7-7700K. The new Clevos also feature enhanced audio processing tuned by Creative Sound Blaster X Pro-Gaming 360.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 05 Oct 2017 15:04
Lenovo ThinkPad 25 Anniversary Edition now available with no Kaby Lake-R or Pascal graphics (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo ThinkPad 25 Anniversary Edition is $1900 USD sans Kaby Lake-R and Pascal

The ThinkPad 25 taps into nostalgia for a visually appealing chassis while incorporating modern must-haves like Thunderbolt 3 and HDMI. The CPU and GPU, however, are limited to the i7-7500U and GeForce MX940.
Allen Ngo, 05 Oct 2017 15:00
HP ZBook 15 G4 (Xeon, Quadro M2200, Full-HD) Workstation Review

89% HP ZBook 15 G4 (Xeon, Quadro M2200, Full-HD) Workstation Review

More is always better. The HP ZBook enters its fourth round in the laptop marketplace, this time flaunting even more performance power. Genuine updates or innovations are nowhere to be found. Even so, the manufacturer demonstrates what a true mobile workstation looks like.
Intel Xeon E3-1535M v6, NVIDIA Quadro M2200, 15.6", 2.6 kg
Nino Ricchizzi, 04 Oct 2017 22:48
Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBN (7300HQ, GTX 1050 Ti, FHD) Laptop Review

81% Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBN (7300HQ, GTX 1050 Ti, FHD) Laptop Review

A well-rounded gamer. Lenovo's entry-level gamer brings all the current games to the matte Full HD display. The computer is equipped with a Kaby Lake quad-core processor, a GeForce GTX 1050 Ti GPU, and a very fast NVMe SSD.
Intel Core i5-7300HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile, 15.6", 2.4 kg
Sascha Mölck, 04 Oct 2017 21:48
The new HP Spectre 13 features upgraded internals and a redesigned chassis (Source: HP)

HP announces refreshed Spectre 13 featuring 8th gen Intel CPUs and a redesigned chassis

The refreshed HP Spectre 13 ultrabook features the Intel 'Kaby Lake-R' Core i7-8550U CPU and slimmer design than its predecessor. Along with the upgraded internals, the ultrabook features a choice of a 4K or FHD display and a bigger 43 Wh battery.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Oct 2017 15:00
The HP Spectre 13 x360 2017. (Source: HP)

The new HP Spectre 13 x360 2017 is thinner, smaller, more angular, and 30 percent faster

Today HP has announced the beautiful new Spectre 13 x360 to replace the older model in the premium market. In addition to design tweaks, HP has added an Intel 8th generation CPU, and a wider range of security authentication methods.
Craig Ward, 04 Oct 2017 15:00
Samsung HMD Odyssey Windows Mixed Reality headset (Source: Samsung)

Samsung unveils the HMD Odyssey Windows Mixed Reality headset with AKG audio

Just as rumored at the end of September, the Samsung HMD Odyssey is a Windows-based mixed reality headset that features AKG audio in a sleek and compact design. This accessory can be pre-ordered for US$499 and is scheduled to arrive in early November.
Codrut Nistor, 04 Oct 2017 10:40
Groove Music will no longer support music subscriptions or purchases. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft euthanizes Groove Music, switches to Spotify

Microsoft has announced that it is going to start transitioning Groove Pass customers across to Spotify. Although indicating that the Groove Music app will live on as music player for local content, the app has effectively been killed in terms of what it was originally intended to do.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 03 Oct 2017 12:35
FIFA 18 Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

FIFA 18 Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

Bumpy start. You might think that due to the routine, EA could not do too much wrong in the yearly FIFA update. But, you would be mistaken since the release of version 18 is creating several negative headlines. We evaluate the (technical) situation with several notebooks and desktop PCs.
Florian Glaser, 03 Oct 2017 00:26
Forza 7 will be released on October 3rd. (Source: Microsoft)

AMD's RX Vega 64 / 56 GPUs are considerably faster than Nvidia's GTX 1080 Ti in Forza 7 DX12

The RX Vega 64 / 56 cards dominate the 99th percentile frametime tests for all resolutions in Forza 7, while the GTX 1080 Ti only manages to stay on top in the 4K FPS test.
Bogdan Solca, 02 Oct 2017 12:16
Asus ZenScreen MB16AC (15.6, FHD, IPS) Monitor Review

Asus ZenScreen MB16AC (15.6, FHD, IPS) Monitor Review

Portable USB monitor. No recharging, one cable, light and slim. Asus' portable monitor is neither matte nor particularly bright. Although the poor color space will deter professionals, the very high contrast will certainly appeal to everyone.
Sebastian Jentsch, 02 Oct 2017 11:14
The Mirabook will offer native PC-like support for the Huawei Mate 10. (Source: MirAxess)

Huawei Mate 10 to support Mirabook, have DeX-like functionality

The Huawei Mate 10 looks set to follow both Microsoft and Samsung in offering a dock that converts the device into something offering a PC-like experience. The tip comes from the maker of the Mirabook Android and Windows Continuum-compatible laptop dock.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 02 Oct 2017 05:44
17.3-inch Razer Blade Pro with GTX 1060 GPU now shipping for $2300 USD (Source: Razer)

17.3-inch Razer Blade Pro with GTX 1060 GPU now shipping for $2300 USD

The refreshed Razer is $100 cheaper than what the manufacturer initially promised but still nearly $1000 more than a "regular" gaming notebook with the same GTX 1060 GPU.
Allen Ngo, 01 Oct 2017 22:40
Razer Blade Pro 2017 (i7-7820HK, GTX 1080, 4K) Laptop Review

84% Razer Blade Pro 2017 (i7-7820HK, GTX 1080, 4K) Laptop Review

Slim at any cost. Razer's Blade Pro is one of the most powerful and yet slimmest gaming laptops in the world. It was to be expected that this combination would lead to high temperatures and loud background noise. Just how bad is it? Our review reveals the answer.
Intel Core i7-7820HK, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, 17.3", 3.6 kg
Florian Glaser, 30 Sep 2017 14:19
Acer Nitro 5 (7700HQ, GTX 1050 Ti) Laptop Review

82% Acer Nitro 5 (7700HQ, GTX 1050 Ti) Laptop Review

Slim entry-level gamer. Acer's slim gaming notebook can offer an IPS display and a fast NVMe SSD as well as good battery runtimes.
Intel Core i7-7700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile, 15.6", 2.7 kg
Sascha Mölck, 29 Sep 2017 15:09
Acer Predator Triton 700 (i7-7700HQ, GTX 1080 Max-Q, Full-HD) Laptop Review

84% Acer Predator Triton 700 (i7-7700HQ, GTX 1080 Max-Q, Full-HD) Laptop Review

Courageously new. Acer´s new ultra-slim 15-inch Predator Triton 700 gaming notebook is nothing short of innovative. Alongside its mechanical keyboard, the unusual position and design of the touchpad makes for some interesting new looks. Can the Triton 700 in its elegant case combined with a GTX 1080 Max-Q rival the Asus ROG Zephyrus?
Intel Core i7-7700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q, 15.6", 2.4 kg
Florian Glaser, 28 Sep 2017 10:30
Trekstor Primebook C13 2-in-1. (Source: Trekstor)

Trekstor announces Primebook C13 2-in-1 to compete against the Dell Inspiron 3000 2-in-1

Trekstor has announced a new 13.3-inch 2-in-1 for their Primebook lineup. It is powered by a Celeron N3350 and looks to compete against the entry level models of the Dell Inspiron 3000 2-in-1 and HP Pavilion x360 14t.
Craig Ward, 27 Sep 2017 23:17
Samsung's Windows mixed reality headset has leaked out. (Source: WalkingCat)

Samsung's Windows mixed reality headset leaks out

Samsung's Windows-based mixed reality headset has surfaced ahead of its official unveiling next week. The device features audio powered by AKG in what looks to be a sleek and compact design.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 27 Sep 2017 13:37
The Asus Zenbook Pro UX550 is only 0.74 inches thick and weighs 3.97 lbs. (Source: Asus)

Pre-orders for the Asus ZenBook Pro UX550 start at US$1,699

The ultraslim notebook can be pre-ordered at B&H and Newegg. It is powered by the Core i7-7700HQ quad-core CPU coupled with up to 16 GB DDR4-2400 RAM, and comes with a 512 GB NVMe SSD, on top of the 1 TB HDD. It also features the GeForce GTX 1050 4 GB GPU, so it can handle some light gaming. The 1080p multi-touch display version costs US$1,699.
Bogdan Solca, 27 Sep 2017 12:13
Asus VivoBook S X510UA (7100U, HD) Laptop Review

80% Asus VivoBook S X510UA (7100U, HD) Laptop Review

Stylish. Asus' X510UA pleases with a slim, light casing, a narrow display bezel, and a good battery life. However, the screen is nothing to crow about.
Intel Core i3-7100U, HD Graphics 620, 15.6", 1.7 kg
Sascha Mölck, 27 Sep 2017 10:00
Huawei MateBook D (i7-7500U, GeForce 940MX) Laptop Review

82% Huawei MateBook D (i7-7500U, GeForce 940MX) Laptop Review

Wallet-friendly mainstream..business? Huawei's 15.6-inch mainstream laptop surely looks the part, but while the build quality is good and the overall performance decent, the MateBook D suffers from a few significant shortcomings.
Intel Core i7-7500U, NVIDIA GeForce 940MX, 15.6", 1.8 kg
Bernie Pechlaner, 27 Sep 2017 08:31
Asus ZenBook Pro UX550VD (i7, GTX 1050, Full HD) Laptop Review

87% Asus ZenBook Pro UX550VD (i7, GTX 1050, Full HD) Laptop Review

Elegant multimedia Laptop. The new Asus ZenBook Pro UX550 is a high-end multimedia notebook. You get powerful components in a great chassis, but the cooling solution struggles with the heat development of the components. Update: Second test sample, BIOS 302, SATA-3 SSD
Intel Core i7-7700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile, 15.6", 1.9 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 26 Sep 2017 23:55
HP Elite x2 1012 G2 (i5-7200U, 256 GB, 8 GB) Convertible Review

88% HP Elite x2 1012 G2 (i5-7200U, 256 GB, 8 GB) Convertible Review

The Elite in the business sector! The G2 now follows the G1. It is based on the meanwhile widely distributed Kaby Lake processors. A keyboard dock and active stylus still belong to the bundle. We present the elegant business companion that had to pass through our test course as usual in this report.
Intel Core i5-7200U, HD Graphics 620, 12.3", 1.2 kg
Sebastian Bade, 26 Sep 2017 14:23
The docking keyboard is not offered with the tablet. (Source: Jumper)

Deal | Get the Jumper EZpad 6 2-in-1 Windows 10 tablet for only US$169.99

The Jumper EZpad 6 is powered by Intel’s Atom Cherry Trail x5-Z8350 ULV quad-core CPU, comes with 4 GB DDR3LP memory plus 64 GB internal storage, and features an 11.6-inch 1080p IPS display. The docking keyboard is sold separately, but shouldn't bring the total cost to more than US$200.
Bogdan Solca, 25 Sep 2017 12:19
Lenovo ThinkCentre M910z All-in-One Desktop Review

80% Lenovo ThinkCentre M910z All-in-One Desktop Review

All work and no play. The ThinkCentre M910z is true to its heritage with an understated, functional design, easy maintenance, and capable performance—thanks to a Core i5 CPU and NVMe SSD. But how did it fare in our bevy of extensive tests and benchmarks?
Intel Core i5-7500, HD Graphics 630, 23.8", 10.3 kg
Steve Schardein, 25 Sep 2017 11:25
The Lenovo ThinkSmart Hub 500 is designed for the modern workspace. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo launches the ThinkSmart Hub 500

Lenovo has announced the availability of the ThinkSmart Hub 500, which is the company's first Smart Office product offering. The ThinkSmart Hub 500 is a Skype Room Systems device built for enhanced collaboration within modern meeting rooms.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 25 Sep 2017 06:00
The Dell Latitude 13 7370 is now available at a heavily discounted price. (Source: eBay)

Deal | The Dell Latitude 13 7000 can be yours for just US$599

Dell's premium business offering, the Latitude 13 7370, is currently available on Dell's eBay store for just US$599 — more than 50% off its original price of US$1,300. The discounted price also includes a US$100 on-page discount.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 25 Sep 2017 04:19
Dell Inspiron 15 and 17 5000 budget notebooks now updated with Kaby Lake-R

Dell Inspiron 15 and 17 5000 series updated with Kaby Lake-R and Radeon graphics

Dell's affordable Inspiron 5000 family now includes the redesigned 5570 SKUs with USB Type-C and faster Radeon 530 graphics options up from the older R5 M335 and R7 M445.
Allen Ngo, 25 Sep 2017 00:10
Gigabyte Aero 15 X coming with GTX 1070 Max-Q graphics

Gigabyte Aero 15 X coming with GTX 1070 Max-Q graphics

The new 15.6-inch Aero 15 X is launching October 2nd with a primary 512 GB SSD for a starting price of $2200 USD.
Allen Ngo, 25 Sep 2017 00:08
The Surface Pro 2017. (Source: Microsoft)

Online retailer starts pre-orders for the Surface Pro 2017 LTE edition before it is officially annouced

We expect Microsoft to officially announce the LTE version of the Surface Pro 2017 at their 'Future Decoded' in London. However, an online retailer has just listed two Intel i5 based variants for pre-order with pricing details and shipping expectations.
Craig Ward, 20 Sep 2017 22:01
The Intel NUC roadmap for 2018-19 offers an assortment of 'Gemini Lake' and 'Coffee Lake' configurations. (Source: CNXSoft)

Roadmap reveals new Intel NUCs with Gemini Lake and Coffee Lake offerings

The roadmap for Intel NUCs in the coming years seems to be a rather interesting one with a host of NUCs in different configuration options starting from the 10W 'Gemini Lake' Celerons all the way till the 100W Kaby Lake-H Core i7-xxxxK. NUCs based on the Coffee Lake and Kaby Lake-H CPUs also come with support for Thunderbolt 3 and Intel Optane memory.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 20 Sep 2017 16:36
MSI WS63VR (i7-7700HQ, 4K, Quadro P4000 Max-Q) Laptop Review

86% MSI WS63VR (i7-7700HQ, 4K, Quadro P4000 Max-Q) Laptop Review

Max-Q goes to work. MSI's updated WS63VR 7RL brings Nvidia's new Max-Q design to the GPU giant's Quadro line. How well does the Max-Q philosophy benefit a powerful professional-grade graphics card, especially with regards to heat and power management?
Intel Core i7-7700HQ, NVIDIA Quadro P4000 Max-Q, 15.6", 1.9 kg
Sam Medley, 19 Sep 2017 18:50
Acer TravelMate Spin B1 Convertible Review

78% Acer TravelMate Spin B1 Convertible Review

Weakling with odd clickpad design. Laptops for the educational sector need to be both sturdy and inexpensive. The Acer TravelMate Spin B1 fulfills with these requirements, but a closer look reveals many shortcomings.
Intel Pentium N4200, HD Graphics 505, 11.6", 1.5 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 19 Sep 2017 17:37
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