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Samsung Chromebook 2 with Intel Celeron N2840

Samsung Chromebook 2 now with Intel processor

This new portable uses an Intel Celeron N2840 processor from the Bay Trail-T family and retails for just $249.99 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 19 Oct 2014 07:05
Ryse: Son of Rome Benchmarked

Ryse: Son of Rome Benchmarked

Graphics vs. gameplay. While Ryse: Son of Rome turned out to be rather one-dimensional in terms of its gameplay, graphically the title is a real head-turner. Does your notebook also have to come from another planet to run this game? Our review reveals the answer.
Florian Glaser, 19 Oct 2014 06:23
Asus Memo Pad 7 (ME572CL) Tablet Review Update

87% Asus Memo Pad 7 (ME572CL) Tablet Review Update

Black box tablet. The new Asus tablet is a bit secretive because the installation of many benchmarks did not work and produced errors. We try to determine if the powerful hardware can meet expectations and how the review sample performs in terms of display, sound, connectivity and case nonetheless.
Intel Atom Z3560, PowerVR G6430, 7", 279 g
Sven Kloevekorn, 18 Oct 2014 09:23
UMi Zero slim Android KitKat smartphone with 5-inch Full HD display and quad-core processor

UMi Zero official details now available

This 5-inch Android KitKat handset offers a premium design and high-end features for less than $300 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 18 Oct 2014 07:18
Apple iPad Air 2 tablet with A8X chip and 10 hours of mixed use on a charge

Apple announces iPad Air 2

The new iPad Air has offers improved battery life and a solid performance increase thanks to the new 64-bit A8X chip under its hood, prices starting at $499 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Oct 2014 11:27
HP TouchPad with webOS, back in 2010

Cloud services support for webOS ends in January

New webOS app submissions and purchases will end next month, while cloud services support shuts down on January 15, 2015.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Oct 2014 09:31
LG L Bello Smartphone Review

81% LG L Bello Smartphone Review

"Bello e impossibile"? LG's L Bello entry model borrows a few features from the more expensive models and can, for example, be used via buttons on the back. Whether this makes the entry into the smartphone world "bello" can be read in this report.
Mediatek MT6582, ARM Mali-400 MP, 5", 137 g
Florian Wimmer, 17 Oct 2014 08:44
Acer Aspire V3-371-55GS Subnotebook Review

79% Acer Aspire V3-371-55GS Subnotebook Review

Long-running subnotebook. Acer blends a long battery life with a matte HD screen, a Core i5 processor, and a fast solid state-drive in its Aspire V3-371-55GS. Has Acer created the perfect subnotebook?
Intel Core i5-4210U, HD Graphics 4400, 13.3", 1.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 17 Oct 2014 08:39
HTC Google Nexus 9 with 64-bit NVIDIA Tegra K1 SoC

Google announces Nexus 9 tablet

The new slate is manufactured by HTC and features a 64-bit NVIDIA Tegra K1 SoC, 2 GB of memory, 16 GB or 32 GB internal storage, also offering a generous 281 ppi 9-inch screen.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Oct 2014 07:45
Will.i.am Puls smartwatch with 3G connectivity

Will.i.am unveils Puls 3G smartwatch

This smartwatch has full 3G phone capabilities, can connect to the Internet, has GPS, and can also monitor vital signs and activies.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Oct 2014 06:30
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Apple A8X iPad SoC

Cyclone 2 ARM 3 cores @ 1500 MHz 20nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Apple A8X tablet processor (iPad).
Packard Bell EasyNote TF71BM-C8R1 Notebook Review

74% Packard Bell EasyNote TF71BM-C8R1 Notebook Review

Affordable long-runner. The low price is not the most striking property of the EasyNote TF71BM. It primarily attracts attention with its long battery life.
Intel Celeron N2830, HD Graphics (Bay Trail), 15.6", 2.4 kg
Sascha Mölck, 16 Oct 2014 06:47
Google Nexus 6 smartphone by Motorola with Snapdragon 805 and QHD display

Google Nexus 6 is now official

The 6-inch handset has a premium design and top specs, including a QHD display, 13 MP camera with OIS, and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 SoC.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Oct 2014 06:10
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58 new external reviews +
Ultrabook Review: MSI GS60 Ghost Pro 3K review – Nvidia GTX 970M & 870M versions, GSM Arena: Asus Memo Pad 7 ME176C review: Assembly line, GSM Arena: HTC Desire Eye hands-on: First look, NDTV Gadgets: Asus Fonepad 7 Review: Affordable and Capable, Expert Reviews: HP ElitePad 1000 G2 review, Expert Reviews: ZTE Open C review, Gadgets Now: Nokia Lumia 830 review, Zdnet.com: Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro, First Take: Thin, light and flexible, GSM Arena: Samsung Galaxy Note 4 review: Four of a kind, Zdnet.com: Dell Latitude 14 Rugged Extreme, review: Tough, but short on battery life, Greenbot: Galaxy Note 4 review: Samsung finally listens to its fans, and it pays off, Expert Reviews: Amazon Fire Phone review, Zdnet.com: BlackBerry Passport review: World's best QWERTY in a uniquely functional form factor, Gadgets Now: Amazon Fire Phone, NDTV Gadgets: BlackBerry Passport Review: The QWERTY Challenger, Phone Arena: Samsung Galaxy Note 4 vs Nokia Lumia 1520, Gizmag: Review: BlackBerry Passport, Phone Arena: Samsung Galaxy Note 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 3, Phone Arena: BlackBerry Passport Review, Computerworld.com: Is Samsung's latest Galaxy Note the best large smartphone out there?, GSM Arena: BlackBerry Passport review: Ticket to ride, Phone Arena: Samsung Galaxy Alpha Review, Phone Arena: Samsung Galaxy Note 4 vs LG G3, NDTV Gadgets: Samsung Galaxy Alpha Review: Silencing the Critics, Phone Arena: Samsung Galaxy Note 4 vs Samsung Galaxy S5, Gizmag: Review: Samsung Galaxy Note 4, Phone Arena: Sony Xperia Z3 vs Samsung Galaxy S5, Crackberry: Samsung Galaxy Note 4 review, Phone Arena: Samsung Galaxy Note 4 vs Sony Xperia Z3, Zdnet.com: Samsung Galaxy Note 4 review: Premium design finally matches industry-leading specifications, Androidbeat: Sony Xperia Z3 Compact review: almost the perfect smartphone, Recode: Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Review: Refined, but Not Radical, Gadgets Now: Sony Xperia Z3 Compact review, Pocketnow: Sony Xperia Z3 Compact review: a small phone that packs a big punch, On MSFT: Product review – The Apple iPhone 6, Phone Arena: Samsung Galaxy Note 4 vs Apple iPhone 6, Phone Arena: Apple iPhone 6 vs Sony Xperia Z3, GSM Arena: iPhone 6 vs. Galaxy Alpha vs. Xperia Z3 Compact: Three kings, Droid-Life: iPhone 6 Review, Zdnet.com: Apple iPhone 6 (16GB) review: Bigger, faster, better, Expert Reviews: iPhone 6 review - Apple's best phone yet, Expert Reviews: iPhone 6 Plus review - bigger is better, Gadgetguy: Review: Moto G (2014, G2), Gadgets Now: Motorola Moto G (2014) review, NDTV Gadgets: Motorola Moto X (Gen 2) Review: Stepping Up to a Bigger Game, Gadgets Now: Motorola Moto G (2014) review, Expert Reviews: Motorola Moto X (2014) 2nd Gen review, Gadgetguy: Review: Acer Aspire Switch 10
Google Android 5.0 Lollipop unveiled by Google

Google unveils Android 5.0 Lollipop

Android L is now officially known as "Lollipop" and has been unveiled next to the new Nexus lineup which also includes Nexus Player, the first device running Android TV.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Oct 2014 20:58
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Samsung Exynos 5433 Octa SoC

Cortex-A57/-A53 ARM 8 cores @ 1900 MHz 20nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Samsung Exynos 5433 Octa SoC.
Motorola Moto X (2014) Smartphone Review

88% Motorola Moto X (2014) Smartphone Review

Always an open ear. Motorola treats its flagship to an upgrade while maintaining the tried virtues. Speech control has been advanced even further. Besides that, a strong Snapdragon 801 and a 13 MP camera have been installed. The smartphone can be personalized over the Moto maker and even allows using exclusive materials like real wood and leather.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC, Adreno 330, 5.2", 145 g
Daniel Schmidt, 15 Oct 2014 08:07
Clevo P651SE (Schenker XMG P505) Barebones Notebook Review

85% Clevo P651SE (Schenker XMG P505) Barebones Notebook Review

Full speed ahead. After the top GPUs from the last Nvidia generation were still based on the Kepler architecture, both the GeForce GTX 980M and GTX 970 finally use the Maxwell architecture. We check the performance with the Clevo P651SE Barebone.
Intel Core i7-4870HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M, 15.6", 2.6 kg
Florian Glaser, 15 Oct 2014 07:59
Verizon Wireless Motorola Droid Turbo with Qualcomm Snapdragon 805, 4G LTE, 21 MP camera and Android KitKat

Motorola Droid Turbo detailed specs now available

The entire specs list of this upcoming handset has been revealed, showing highlights like the Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 SoC or a 5.2 inch display with 2,560X1,440 pixels.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Oct 2014 06:55
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37 new external reviews +
Greenbot: HTC Desire 610 review: A budget phone without a purpose, Greenbot: HTC Desire 816 review: A decent phablet with a cheap data plan, TLBHD: Asus EeeBook X205TA / X205 review – the modern $199 laptop, V3.co.uk: Huawei Ascend Mate 7 review, TLBHD: Asus N551JK review – a revised 15 inch multimedia laptop, Trusted Reviews: Huawei Ascend Mate 7 review, Techradar: Can this impressive £199 laptop trump pricier rivals?, Techradar: This sleek, budget gaming laptop is all looks, Techradar: Can portability and performance coexist in one Ultrabook?, Techradar: Toshiba's latest is a good looking mid-range notebook, Techradar: A thin, black blade of high-performance goodness, Ubergizmo English: iPhone 6 Review, Techtree.com: HTC's top-end phone offers a fine blend of aesthetics and performance., Tested: Tested In-Depth: iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, Techreview Source: Lenovo Y50, Techtree.com: Review: Apple iPhone 6, Wired Magazine: Apple iPhone 6 Plus, Trusted Reviews: iPhone 6 review, Wired Magazine: Apple iPhone 6, V3.co.uk: BlackBerry Passport review, V3.co.uk: iPhone 6 review, Techradar: Is this the phone to reboot the 'Berry?, Techradar: Still doesn't come with a full metal jacket, but accessories once again provide the firepower, Techradar: How much tablet can you feasibly get for under £100?, Techradar: A top-notch 3K workstation with a top-shelf price tag, Techtree.com: Review: Asus ZenFone 4 (A400CG), Techradar: A classy looking home laptop with gaming skills, Techradar: Can this phone bring you a little zen?, Techtree.com: Review: Sony Xperia Z3, Techradar: An Ultrabook-style laptop with dedicated gaming hardware, Trusted Reviews: HTC Desire EYE review, Trusted Reviews: Asus Zenbook UX303LA review, Techradar: The best entry-level gaming laptop available, Techradar: Can a 17.3-inch screen lift this Toshiba above the competition?, Trusted Reviews: Lenovo Yoga Pro 3, Techradar: Lenovo's new flagship Ultrabook doesn't quite bend to our will
Emdoor EM-I8170 Windows tablet with Intel Bay Trail

Sub-$70 Windows tablets show up in China

Windows tablets powered by Intel Bay Trail processors have been spotted in China with prices as low as $65 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Oct 2014 23:00
Lenovo Tab S8-50 Android tablet with 8-inch IPS display and Intel Atom Z3745

Lenovo Tab S8 now on sale in the US

This tablet features a Bay Trail-T processor and IPS display and can be purchased from Best Buy for $199.99 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Oct 2014 18:38
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact Smartphone Review

91% Sony Xperia Z3 Compact Smartphone Review

Generational leap. The successor of the Xperia Z1 Compact is called Xperia Z3 Compact – logical, right? Read our review to find out why the small sibling of the Xperia Z3 is a great smartphone, despite the confusing designation.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC, Adreno 330, 4.6", 129 g
Florian Wimmer, 14 Oct 2014 07:27
HP EliteBook 725 G2 Notebook (J0H65AW) Review

81% HP EliteBook 725 G2 Notebook (J0H65AW) Review

Wasted potential. HP's new EliteBook 700 series, which is based on AMD quad-core APUs, promises a comparatively inexpensive entry into the world of high-quality business notebooks. What are the drawbacks of the 12.5-inch 725 G2 compared to its Intel-equipped competitors?
AMD A10 Pro-7350B, Radeon R6 (Kaveri), 12.5", 1.6 kg
Till Schönborn, 14 Oct 2014 07:24
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49 new external reviews +
Laptop Mag: Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme, Laptop Mag: Lenovo Y50-70 Touch, It Pro: Asus Zenfone 5, Gadgetspeak: Acer W4, Digital Versus: Acer Aspire E15 Touch, an Affordable 15.6" Multimedia Laptop, Mobile Geeks: 500 Euro iPhone 6 Plus Konkurrent, Computer Shopper: HP Envy x360, HardwareLuxx: Schenker Technologies XMG P505 Pro, Tabtech: Mehr als nur Modellpflege?, Hot Hardware: Apple iPhone 6 Plus, Notebookinfo: Kompaktes Smartphone mit viel Leistung, Tom's Hardware: Apple iPhone 6 Plus, Netzwelt: Samsung-Handy mit LTE Cat 4-Unterstützung , Netzwelt: Günstiger Dell-Convertible, Netzwelt: Top-Smartphone mit Windows Phone 8.1 , Laptop Mag: Amazon Fire HD 7, Digital Trends: ASUS ROG G751JY-DH71, Laptop Mag: Amazon Fire HD 6, Chip.de: Power-Laptop mit Schwächen, Chip.de: Starkes Notebook mit Mobilitäts-Schwäche, Techstation.it: Asus Transformer Book T100 - Recensione!, Techstation.it: MSI GT70 Dominator Pro: Recensione, Ixbt: Мультимедийный ноутбук Asus N56JR-CN181H, Notebook-Center.ru: MSI S12 – твоя любимая малолитражка, Notebook-Center.ru: NVIDIA SHIELD Tablet – игромания в новом формате, Notebook-Center.ru: Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 2 15 – совершенствуя свои возможности, Notebook-Center.ru: LG G Pad 7.0 V400 – истина в простоте, Notebook-Center.ru: Dell Precision M6800 – полный фарш для профессионала, Tabletowo: Recenzja tablet Huawei MediaPad T1 8.0 S8-701u, Tabletowo: Acer Switch 10 – wirtualny masochizm zamieniłam w fizyczną przyjemność, CNet France: Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4, CNet France: Apple MacBook Air 11" (2014), PC Lab.pl: Konwertowalny laptop, na który warto czekać, PC Lab.pl: Dobrze wyceniony laptop do gier, PC Store: Серията Asus N551JK – универсални бойци!, Prohardver.hu: ASUS Zenbook NX500: notebook, ami elkápráztat, Wikitech: Teszt: Acer Aspire Switch 10 – Több, mint gondolnád, Laptopkalauz: MSI GE70 Apache teszt, 01Net: Test du MSI GT72 Dominator Pro, un PC portable pour joueurs exigeants, Tuexperto: Asus Zenbook NX500, Tuexperto: HP Slate 7 VoiceTab Ultra, Tuexperto: Acer Iconia One 8, Tuexperto: HP Slate 8 Plus, Dinside: Acer Aspire V15 Nitro , Mobicroco: LG G3 S im Test: Das taugt die Mini-Ausgabe des Flaggschiffs, Mobicroco: Motorola Moto G 2 im Test: Das unempfindliche Dual-SIM-Smartphone, Mobicroco: Acer Liquid E700: Tri-SIM-Funktion im Test, Cyberbloc: Testbericht: Kompaktes LG G Pad 7.0, Notebook.cz: Recenze: Fujitsu LifeBook E554 - v pracovním provedení s dokováním a dobrým displejem
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Apple A8 SoC

Cyclone 2 ARM 2 cores @ 1400 MHz 20nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Apple A8 SoC.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 APQ8026 SoC

ARMv7 ARM 4 cores @ 1200 MHz 28nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 APQ8026 SoC.
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 6 Tablet Review

78% Amazon Kindle Fire HD 6 Tablet Review

Catching Fire. Amazon are taking ques from Google's successful Nexus lineup by expanding their Kindle Fire series into more sizes. The Kindle Fire HD 6 may be small, but its $99 starting price is a big deal. Is this 6-inch Kindle a sign of more inexpensive phablets to come?
Mediatek MT8135, PowerVR G6200, 6", 290 g
Allen Ngo, 13 Oct 2014 08:26
Asus X551MAV-SX391B Notebook Review Update

70% Asus X551MAV-SX391B Notebook Review Update

Quiet and cool. Asus wants around 300 Euros (~$380) for its 15.6-inch X551MAV-SX391B laptop. Although the installed Bay Trail Celeron does not offer much computing power, the laptop operates quietly. A Windows operating system is included despite the low price.
Intel Celeron N2830, HD Graphics (Bay Trail), 15.6", 2.2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 13 Oct 2014 06:25
Toshiba Satellite L70-B-130 Notebook Review

74% Toshiba Satellite L70-B-130 Notebook Review

Hot Gamer? Toshiba self-confidently advertises its new multimedia laptop, Satellite L70-B-130 with AMD's R9 M265X as "Enthusiast Graphics". Our review reveals whether the 17-inch laptop justifies this high claim, why "hot" should be taken literally, and for whom the laptop might be worth looking at.
Intel Core i7-4710HQ, AMD Radeon R9 M265X, 17.3", 2.9 kg
Christoph Herberholz, 12 Oct 2014 19:48
Silent Circle Blackphone with encrypted calls, messages, and secure Web browsing

Silent Circle tablet coming soon

The company who launched the privacy-focused Blackphone smartphone promises to deliver a similar tablet in the near future.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Oct 2014 22:09
Nvidia Shield Tablet LTE

87% Nvidia Shield Tablet LTE Review Update

Mobile gaming fun. Thanks to the LTE Cat 4 module, the top model can be used for gaming on-the-go anywhere. In addition, Nvidia doubled the flash memory, which worked significantly faster in our test model.
Nvidia Tegra K1, NVIDIA Tegra K1 Kepler GPU, 8", 371 g
Klaus Hinum, 11 Oct 2014 08:46
HP 8 G2 Android tablet with Allwinner A33 SoC

HP 7 G2 and HP 8 G2 go on sale

These two tablets can be purchased now from Amazon. They run Android 4.4.2 KitKat and use Allwinner A33 processors.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Oct 2014 05:18
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45 new external reviews +
Pocket Lint: Asus Zenfone 5 review, Digital Trends: Small in size big on performance, Pocket Lint: Huawei Ascend Mate 7 review, Pocket Lint: Spending time with the flagship Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (hands-on), PC World: HP Envy x360 review: This 360-degree laptop is about versatility, not power, PC World: Dell Inspiron 11 series 3000 review: This Yoga-like 2-in-1 laptop delivers solid value, PC World: Toshiba Satellite Radius review: A big laptop with a really big, limber display, PC Pro: HP Envy 15 x360 review, PC Pro: Google Chromebook Pixel review, PC Pro: HP Chromebook 11 review, PC World: The new Moto X review: Finally a flagship phone worthy of a Motorola comeback, Digital Trends: Third time lucky, Digital Trends: A true flagship Android phone, Tech2.in.com: Sony Xperia Z3 review: Overall a great package, but priced outrageously at Rs 51,990, Stuff TV: Samsung Galaxy Note 4 review, Stuff TV: Sony Xperia Z3 review, Stuff TV: Amazon Fire Phone review, Digital Trends: Auld lang syne, Tom's Guide: Samsung Galaxy S5 vs. Moto X: Smartphone Face-Off, PC World: One-trick laptop: Lenovo’s Flex 2 is a bargain that bends backward, Techspot: Motorola Moto G (2014) Review, Pocket Lint: LG G Pad 7.0 review, PC World: HTC Desire 610 review: A budget phone without a purpose, PC World: Moto G (2014) review: The best smartphone under $200, Slashgear: NVIDIA SHIELD Tablet LTE Review, Stuff TV: BlackBerry Passport hands-on preview, Stuff TV: Nvidia Shield Tablet review, T Break: BlackBerry Passport Review, Tech2.in.com: Nokia Lumia 530 review: Terrible display and camera outweigh Windows Phone 8.1 features, Reg Hardware: Nokia Lumia 735: Ignore the selfie hype, it's a grown-up phone, Reg Hardware: Vulture takes BlackBerry's Passport through customs, Pocket Lint: Nokia Lumia 530 review, Pocket Lint: BlackBerry Passport review, Pocket Lint: Toshiba Encore 2 review, Tom's Guide: iPhone 6 Review - Just Right, Techspot: Apple iPhone 6 Plus Review, Tech2.in.com: BlackBerry Passport review: A truly innovative smartphone of 2014, Slashgear: iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus Review: Bigger is Better, Reg Hardware: Apple iPhone 6 Plus: GORGEOUS FAT pixel density - but it's WASTED, Reg Hardware: Apple iPhone 6: Looking good, slim. AW... your battery died, Slashgear: Dell Venue 8 review: mid-range and proud, PC Perspective: iPhone 6 and Apple A8 SoC Performance Preview, PC Perspective: Lenovo Y50 Touch Gaming Notebook Review: In Touch With Your Budget
HTC Nexus 9 Android tablet leaked image

Nexus 9 tablet could show up next week

This tablet built by HTC could be unveiled on October 15 and is expected to hit the stores on November 3 priced at $399 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Oct 2014 20:29
HTC One M8 flagship now with Android 4.4.4 and Eye Experience

HTC One M8 gets Android 4.4.4 and Eye Experience update

The international version of this flagship gets Android 4.4.4 and Eye Experience in Europe already, so carrier versions in the US should soon get updated as well.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Oct 2014 16:31
Sony Xperia Z3 Smartphone Review

89% Sony Xperia Z3 Smartphone Review

A rapid update yet again. Apparently, Sony aims to attract attention with a new top smartphone every 6 months. The user can only benefit from it: Although the innovations are small, our test proves that the Xperia Z3 is still a top smartphone.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC, Adreno 330, 5.2", 152 g
Florian Wimmer, 10 Oct 2014 08:22
Previous generation Google Nexus 5 Android KitKat smartphone

Google Nexus 6 coming this month

People familiar with the matter claim the 5.9-inch Nexus 6 phablet will launch this month, but Google is still silent about it.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Oct 2014 08:01
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72 new external reviews +
Tech Advisor: Asus ZenFone 4 review: A new entry to the budget smartphone category that could scare rivals, Tech Advisor: Asus ZenFone 5 review: Good-looking 5in smartphone is an all-rounder with a reasonable price tag, Tech Advisor: Asus ZenFone 6 review: A good 6in phablet that surprised us with its £250 price tag, PC Mag: Acer C720 Chromebook (C720-3404), PC Mag: HP SlateBook 14-p010nr, PC Mag: Dell Inspiron 11 3000 Series 2-in-1 (3147), PC Mag: HP Envy x360 15t, PC Mag: Toshiba Satellite Radius P55W-B5224, PC Mag: Dell Latitude 14 Rugged Extreme, PC Mag: Samsung Galaxy Alpha (AT&T), PC Mag: Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e Chromebook, PC Mag: Maingear Pulse 15, PC Mag: Nvidia Shield Tablet, PC Mag: Nvidia Shield Tablet (32GB, LTE), PC Mag: LG G3 Vigor (Sprint), PC Authority: Review: LG G3, Tech Advisor: Samsung Galaxy S5 mini vs HTC One mini 2 comparison review: Design and price beats additional features, PC Mag: HTC One E8 (Sprint), PC Mag: Motorola Moto G (2014, Unlocked), PC Mag: HTC Desire 610 (AT&T), Tech Advisor: Motorola Moto G 2014 review: the benchmark budget smartphone gets a 5in screen but loses 4G, Tech Advisor: Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact vs Nexus 7 comparison review: Sony's new 8in tablet is a strong Nexus 7 rival, Tech Advisor: VIDEO: Motorola Moto G (5 inch) review - a great-value Android smartphone, Tech Advisor: Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact vs iPad Mini with Retina Display comparison: Sony's mini tablet takes on (and beats) the iPad mini, Tech Advisor: Moto G vs Moto G2 (2014) comparison review: Best budget smartphone gets bigger but loses 4G, Tech Advisor: Moto G2 (2014) vs Moto E comparison review: New Moto G is worth the extra cash, Tech Advisor: Amazon Fire Phone review - a so-sweet gateway drug to Amazon Prime, Tech Advisor: Sony Xperia Z1 Compact vs Sony Xperia Z3 Compact comparison review: What's the difference?, Tech Advisor: iPhone 6 vs HTC One M8 comparison review: Two of the most luxurious smartphones money can buy, Tech Advisor: Apple iPhone 6 review: best ever iPhone is very good... but no longer the best phone you can buy, PC Mag: BlackBerry Passport (Unlocked), PC Mag: Apple iPhone 6 Plus (AT&T), PC Mag: Apple iPhone 6 (AT&T), Tech Advisor: iPhone 6 vs iPhone 6 Plus comparison: which new iPhone is best?, Tech Advisor: iPhone 6 Plus video review: iPhone 6 Plus is just too big and too expensive, Tech Advisor: BlackBerry Passport review: the most BlackBerry BlackBerry ever - only BlackBerry lovers need apply, Tech Advisor: iPhone 6 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Note 4 comparison: battle of the flagship phablets, Tech Advisor: Apple iPhone 6 Plus review: Apple's biggest and best phone yet but it's not for everyone, PC Mag: Lenovo N20p Chromebook, Tech Advisor: Asus ZenFone 4/5/6 video review: A trio of smartphones in different sizes and prices, Tech Advisor: Lenovo n20p review: a convertible touchscreen Chromebook that's let down by its keyboard, Tech Advisor: Sony Xperia Z3 vs Xperia Z2 comparison review: What's the difference between the Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z2?, Tech Advisor: Xperia Z3 vs iPhone 6 comparison review: Sony slaps Apple in a flagship smartphone face off - but both face challenges in a , Tech Advisor: Sony Xperia Z3 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 comparison review: Why Sony outpaces Samsung in this smartphone battle, Tech Advisor: Sony Xperia Z3 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 4 comparison: Galaxy Note 4 faster and feature packed, but Xperia Z3 wins on design and price, PC Mag: Motorola Moto X (2014, AT&T), Tech Advisor: Motorola Moto X 2013 vs second-generation, new Moto X 2014 comparison: The 2014 Moto X is better, but how much better? (This much.), Tech Advisor: Acer C720 review: the £199 Chromebook that's a great all-rounder, Notebookreview.com: Lenovo Y50 Review, Notebookreview.com: Dell Inspiron 14 5000 Series Review, Notebookreview.com: Eurocom M4 Review, Notebookreview.com: ASUS Transformer Pad TF103C Review: Why Android Laptops Stink, PC Mag: Toshiba Satellite Click 2 Pro P35W-B3226, PC Mag: Acer Aspire E3-111-C1BW, PC Mag: Acer Chromebook 13 (CB5-311-T9B0), Tech Advisor: Toshiba Satellite C50-B-IIL review: budget laptop offers good value for less than £350
Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14 Best Buy-exclusive Windows convertible

Lenovo announces ThinkPad Yoga 14 convertible

This new Windows 8.1 convertible will be a BestBuy exclusive product and will go on sale later this month starting at $1,199 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Oct 2014 23:50
Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro convertible 14-inch, Intel Core M and SSD storage

Lenovo unveils Yoga 3 Pro convertible

This new 13-inch Yoga device has a new watchband hinge design, a QHD+ screen, Intel Core M processor, and JBL audio.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Oct 2014 23:30
Lenovo to ship Yoga Tablet 2 with built-in Pico projector and Android/Windows OS

Lenovo to ship Yoga Tablet 2 with built-in Pico projector and Android/Windows OS

The Yoga Tablet 2 will be available as 8-inch and 10-inch models, each with a choice of either Android or Windows 8. A QHD 13-inch Pro model will be available as well running only Android with sub-woofer and built-in Pico projector
Allen Ngo, 09 Oct 2014 21:50
HP Envy 15-k010ng Notebook Review

81% HP Envy 15-k010ng Notebook Review

Multimedia with quirks. HP's multimedia newcomer is positioned between mid-range and premium range in terms of configuration and price. Its balanced combination of power and ergonomics is appealing. Will the now matte screen also make a better impression than the former models from 2013? We will clarify this and many other questions in this review.
Intel Core i7-4510U, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M, 15.6", 2.3 kg
Sven Kloevekorn, 09 Oct 2014 15:33
Motorola Droid Turbo user manual leaks online

Motorola Droid Turbo leaks online

The user manual of this upcoming 5.2-inch Android handset with 21 MP back camera leaked online, revealing that Verizon Wireless customers may get the Droid Turbo soon.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Oct 2014 13:55
Mushkin Chronos G2 SSD

Mushkin introduces Chronos G2 SSD

This new drive is available in capacities from 60GB to 480GB and offers write performance of up to 90K IOPS, as well as a maximum transfer rate of 555MB/s.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Oct 2014 06:48
HTC Desire EYE Android KitKat smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 and RE camera

HTC Desire EYE coming to the US this month

This 5.2-inch handset features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 SoC coupled with 2 GB RAM and at least 16 GB internal storage, Full HD resolution, as well as 13 MP cameras on both front and back.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Oct 2014 06:47
The V Phone I6 clone already available and in review

The No.1 V Phone I6 clone already available and in review

The Apple iPhone 6 gets its first Dolly the sheep in under a month since the official unveiling of the latest iPhone refresh.
Allen Ngo, 09 Oct 2014 04:30
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Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch tablet concept render

Apple iPad Pro could feature Mac OS, iOS-integrated operating system

The 12.9-inch tablet is expected to launch in 2015, driven by an operating system that integrates Mac OS and iOS.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Oct 2014 20:55
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 8-inch rugged Android tablet

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active now up for pre-order

This 8-inch Android tablet is built to face harsh work environments, comes with enterprise-ready capabilities and will begin shipping at the end of the month.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Oct 2014 17:28
HP Pavilion 13-a000ng x360 Convertible Review

74% HP Pavilion 13-a000ng x360 Convertible Review

HP turn around! HP now follows the example set by Lenovo since 2012 with its Yoga. Owing to cleverly designed hinges, the new Pavilion can be used in four different modes. However, we soon discovered that unfortunately the transition is not always smooth.
Intel Core i3-4030U, HD Graphics 4400, 13.3", 1.8 kg
Melvin Pudellek, 08 Oct 2014 08:38
Gigabyte P35X gaming laptop with NVIDIA GTX 980M

Gigabyte P35X gaming laptop arrives later this month

This ultra-slim 15.6-inch gaming laptop with WQHD+ IPS display will get NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M graphics and should be available for purchase later this month.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Oct 2014 05:53
Toshiba Glass prototype smartglasses

Toshiba Glass smartglasses prototype spotted in Japan

An early version of Toshiba's answer to Google Glass has just been spotted at the CEATEC show in Japan, while the final product is expected to come out in 2015.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Oct 2014 05:52
Gigabyte P34W gaming laptop with NVIDIA GTX 970M graphics card

Gigabyte announces P34W gaming laptop

This ultra-slim 14-inch gaming laptop features NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M graphics with 6 GB GDDR5 memory and will hit the market in early November.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Oct 2014 05:29
Aorus to ship X7 Pro with GTX 970M SLI for $2599

Aorus to ship X7 Pro with GTX 970M SLI for $2599

17.3-inch slim gaming notebook gets Maxwell update coming this month and promises extreme performance over a single GTX 980M and GTX 780M SLI.
Allen Ngo, 08 Oct 2014 04:17
Opera Mini web browser for Samsung Gear S smartwatch

Opera Mini becomes the first web browser for Gear S

Opera Mini is now the first full-featured web browser for the Tizen OS-powered Samsung Gear S smartwatch.
Codrut Nistor, 07 Oct 2014 21:34
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