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Review Samsung Galaxy Express GT-I8730 Smartphone

88% Review Samsung Galaxy Express GT-I8730 Smartphone

Speedy, white, comes with LTE. The Samsung Galaxy Express seems to be made to stir up other mid-range smartphones with its ultrafast 4G internet connection, great battery life and the Samsung Galaxy S3’s fancy chassis. We venture to have a closer look.
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8930, Adreno 305, 4.5", 138 g
Florian Wimmer, 24 Apr 2013 08:47
Review Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 GT-S7710 Smartphone

85% Review Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 GT-S7710 Smartphone

A rugged companion. Samsung writes another chapter in the outdoor smartphone success story with their new Galaxy Xcover 2. Even though its inner life received a major overhaul, the end product is still just a mid-class device -- but it is certainly fit for the outdoors.
ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500, ARM Mali-400 MP, 4", 150 g
Patrick Afschar Kaboli, 24 Apr 2013 07:34
Review Google Nexus 4 Smartphone

84% Review Google Nexus 4 Smartphone

Lucky number four.Long awaited, incessantly discussed and sold out even faster - Google's latest Nexus device raises the battle cry against other high-performance smartphones with an unrivaled price of 349 Euros (~$450) for the 16 GB version and 299 Euros (~$390) for the 8 GB version.
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064A, Adreno 320, 4.7", 139 g
Daniel Schuster, 20 Apr 2013 05:10
Toshiba introduces 13-inch KIRAbook with ultra-high resolution display

Toshiba introduces 13-inch KIRAbook with ultra-high resolution display

Toshiba has launched its brand new, premium KIRA series and introduced the 13.3-inch KIRAbook. The pressed magnesium Ultrabook comes with a 2560 x 1440 resolution display, which the company is calling 'PixelPure'.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Alex Storey, 19 Apr 2013 13:51
Review Samsung Series 7 Chronos 770Z5E-S01DE Notebook

88% Review Samsung Series 7 Chronos 770Z5E-S01DE Notebook

Little brother. Powerful hardware within a more compact case: The 15.6-inch Samsung Series 7 Chronos 770Z5E-S01DE is equipped with a fast AMD Radeon HD 8870M graphics card, a matte Full HD display and a premium-quality metal case. We are putting the $1500-laptop through its paces.
Intel Core i7-3635QM, AMD Radeon HD 8870M, 15.6", 2.4 kg
Felix Sold, 19 Apr 2013 08:22
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Lumia sales drive otherwise disappointing Nokia earnings

Lumia sales drive otherwise disappointing Nokia earnings

Nokia's Q1 results are out, and the Lumia sales are the only bright point on otherwise decreased numbers
Ronald Tiefenthäler/Omar Al-Qudsi, 18 Apr 2013 21:14
Review Fujitsu Stylistic Q572 Tablet

83% Review Fujitsu Stylistic Q572 Tablet

Mobile professional. It is intended to last a whole working day, and to be the perfect tool for users in trade and commerce. What makes this business tablet so special? Is it perhaps AMD's Hondo APU, which is so far only available in this tablet?
AMD Z-60, Radeon HD 6250, 10.1", 775 g
Sebastian Jentsch, 18 Apr 2013 08:02
Bay Trail may end up in $300 touch-enabled notebooks

Bay Trail may end up in $300 touch-enabled notebooks

At Intel’s Q1 2013 earnings call, CEO Paul Otellini and CFO Stacy Smith hinted that ‘Bay Trail’ Atom processors are a big deal for the company.
Alex Storey, 18 Apr 2013 03:54
Dell announces 13.3-inch Latitude 3330 notebook

Dell announces 13.3-inch Latitude 3330 notebook

Dell has announced the Latitude 3330 notebook designed with classrooms in mind. The Latitude 3330 is thin, lightweight, robust, and is arriving in an armada of optional configurations.
Alex Storey, 17 Apr 2013 16:19
Review Lenovo IdeaTab Lynx K3011 Tablet

87% Review Lenovo IdeaTab Lynx K3011 Tablet

Bigger-screen alternative. Lenovo releases another Atom-powered tablet with Windows 8 OS - this time aimed squarely at the consumer market. How does the 11.6-inch IdeaTab Lynx K3011W compare to the competition and Lenovo's own ThinkPad Tablet 2?
Intel Atom Z2760, PowerVR SGX545, 11.6", 646 g
Bernie Pechlaner, 17 Apr 2013 09:36
Review Acer Iconia W700-53334G12as Tablet

88% Review Acer Iconia W700-53334G12as Tablet

Runs and runs and runs. While Windows 8 tablets powered by Atom SoCs are literally flooding the market, ones with a Core i processor are still scarce. Some users doubt whether a Windows model can compete with the ARM competition particularly when it comes to battery runtimes. We took an in-depth look at this.
Intel Core i5-3337U, HD Graphics 4000, 11.6", 950 g
Daniel Schmidt, 17 Apr 2013 04:18
Windows Blue could bring back Start Menu and desktop booting

Windows Blue could bring back Start Menu and desktop booting

Reports indicate that Windows 8.1 (Blue) could return the much coveted Start Menu as well as direct booting to the desktop.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/Omar Al-Qudsi, 16 Apr 2013 22:28
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Intel Pentium 2127U Notebook Processor

Ivy Bridge x86 2 cores @ 1900 MHz 22nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Intel Pentium 2127U laptop processor (CPU).
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NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M SLI

768 Kepler cores @ 967MHz, 2x 128 Bit DDR3, GDDR5 @ 2000 - 5000MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M SLI graphics card for notebooks.
Review HP Compaq Presario CQ58-350SG Notebook

78% Review HP Compaq Presario CQ58-350SG Notebook

Not up to date. With the Compaq Presario CQ58-350sg Hewlett Packard offers a cost-effective notebook containing an AMD E1-1200 APU. The AMD APU is not one of the most powerful representatives of its kind, but scores with low energy consumption. Theoretically, HP should have an enduring office laptop in its repertoire. Our test will show if this assumption holds up.
AMD E1-1200, Radeon HD 7310, 15", 2.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 16 Apr 2013 05:25
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Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8230 Processor

ARMv7 ARM 2 cores @ 1200 MHz 28nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8230 processor (CPU).
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Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8230 SoC

ARMv7 ARM 2 cores @ 1200 MHz 28nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8230 SoC.
Asus announces availability of the Taichi 31 dual-display notebook

Asus announces availability of the Taichi 31 dual-display notebook

Asus has announced availability of its dual-display Taichi 31 notebook. The 13.3-inch device is an Ultrabook with a secondary touch-enabled display, allowing it to double-up as a tablet.
Alex Storey, 15 Apr 2013 19:01
Review Google Chromebook Pixel Notebook

85% Review Google Chromebook Pixel Notebook

Pixel Perfect. Google's first internally developed Chromebook since the original CR-48 has made headlines for its novel specs. Does the dense 12.85-inch 2560 x 1700 resolution 3:2 IPS display really deliver an unmatched experience? Find out in this review how Google has managed to conceive the best, if not most unorthodox, Chromebook to date.
Intel Core i5-3427U, HD Graphics 4000, 12.9", 1.5 kg
Allen Ngo, 15 Apr 2013 09:35
Review Asus VivoBook S300CA Subnotebook

83% Review Asus VivoBook S300CA Subnotebook

Entry-level touch device. An elegant aluminium case, economic ULV hardware, long battery life - the VivoBook S300CA possesses many advantages of expensive ultrabooks, but is already available for under 600 Euros (~$787). As the icing on the cake, a touchscreen was incorporated, which is meant to set it apart from the competition.
Intel Core i3-3217U, HD Graphics 4000, 13.3", 1.8 kg
Till Schönborn, 15 Apr 2013 06:36
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Review Packard Bell EasyNote TE11HC-32328G50Mnks Notebook

78% Review Packard Bell EasyNote TE11HC-32328G50Mnks Notebook

Newcomer - social climber? Is it just another cheap entry-level notebook from Packard Bell or does it really deliver quality for a low price? We scrutinize the EasyNote TE11HC-32328G50Mnks.
Intel Core i3-2328M, NVIDIA GeForce GT 620M, 15.6", 2.5 kg
Florian Wimmer, 14 Apr 2013 16:01
Review Asus N56VB-S4050H Notebook

85% Review Asus N56VB-S4050H Notebook

Ambitious. Metal surfaces, backlit keyboard, a Full HD screen and an external subwoofer lets Asus' N56VB stand out from the competition in many aspects. A contemporary midrange GPU works under the 15-inch, all-round laptop's hood in the form of the GeForce GT 740M. Find out whether the graphics card is deceptive or whether it is really a new product in this review.
Intel Core i7-3630QM, NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M, 15.6", 2.7 kg
Florian Glaser, 14 Apr 2013 05:54
Review Toshiba Satellite L855D-10K Notebook

80% Review Toshiba Satellite L855D-10K Notebook

Blue gloss for beginners. The Toshiba Satellite L855D-10K is supposed to bring a breath of fresh air into the segment of inexpensive multimedia notebooks. Special characteristic: Shiny blue metallic surfaces that cover a part of the chassis. We check if the device just looks good or if it actually delivers good performance for the money.
AMD A8-4500M, Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7610M Dual Graphics, 15.6", 2.3 kg
Florian Wimmer, 13 Apr 2013 09:55
Full HD Samsung Series 9 Ultrabook now available

Full HD Samsung Series 9 Ultrabook now available

13.3" Series 9 notebook comes with a Core i7 processor and a 1920x1080 pixel resolution
Ronald Tiefenthäler/Omar Al-Qudsi, 12 Apr 2013 21:05
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Samsung Exynos 5410 Octa SoC

Cortex-A7/-A15 ARM 8 cores @ 1600 - 1800 MHz 28nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Samsung Exynos 5410 Octa SoC.
Review Microsoft Surface Pro Tablet

88% Review Microsoft Surface Pro Tablet

A balancing act. The Surface Pro is an interesting concept tablet that Microsoft developed to showcase the strength of the Windows 8 platform on a touch-capable device. This is another Wintel collaboration that is able to use the ecosystem of apps available for the X86 Windows platform. This review points out the strengths and weaknesses of this form-factor.
Intel Core i5-3317U, HD Graphics 4000, 10.6", 920 g
Tobias Winkler, 12 Apr 2013 08:29
Review Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-I9300) Smartphone

88% Review Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-I9300) Smartphone

A new Galaxy. Samsung introduced its smartphone flagship from the latest portfolio at a big event in London. A quad-core SoC based on ARM, a 720p screen, NFC and Android 4.0 ICS belong to the must-haves of this category today. Is Samsung's Galaxy S3 the new category leader in an attractive packaging?
Samsung Exynos 4412 Quad, ARM Mali-400 MP4, 4.8", 133 g
Felix Sold, 12 Apr 2013 02:56
PC shipments see biggest drop in almost 20 years

PC shipments see biggest drop in almost 20 years

According to IDC, PC shipments have posted a record decline in Q1 2013. The year-on-year contraction was the worst the research company has seen in its near twenty-year history of quarterly tracking the PC market.
Alex Storey, 11 Apr 2013 18:15
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Intel Core i7 4950HQ Notebook Processor

Haswell x86 4 cores @ 2400 - 3600 MHz 22nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Intel Core i7 4950HQ laptop processor (CPU).
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Intel Core i7 4850HQ Notebook Processor

Haswell x86 4 cores @ 2300 - 3500 MHz 22nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Intel Core i7 4850HQ laptop processor (CPU).
Microsoft may be working on a 7-inch Surface tablet

Microsoft may be working on a 7-inch Surface tablet

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Microsoft is developing a 7-inch tablet along with its upcoming line-up of Surface products.
Alex Storey, 11 Apr 2013 11:43
Review Acer Aspire M5-481PT-6644 Notebook

80% Review Acer Aspire M5-481PT-6644 Notebook

Affordable touch. Want the full Windows 8 experience but don’t want to spend a fortune? Acer’s M5-481PT touchscreen Ultrabook might be just the ticket. But can it check all the major boxes, or do its compromises outweigh its benefits?
Intel Core i5-3337U, HD Graphics 4000, 14", 2 kg
Steve Schardein, 11 Apr 2013 07:19
Office for iOS and Android delayed till late next year

Office for iOS and Android delayed till late next year

Roadmap indicates that Office for iOS and Android won't be available till late 2014
Omar Qudsi, 10 Apr 2013 23:38
iPad 5 production may begin in July

iPad 5 production may begin in July

Production of Apple's next iPad could start soon, while leaked images suggest thinner bezel
Omar Qudsi, 10 Apr 2013 23:16
Intel previews Thunderbolt controller codenamed Falcon Ridge running at 20Gbs

Intel previews Thunderbolt controller codenamed Falcon Ridge running at 20Gbs

Intel is at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) show in Las Vegas talking about advancements in Thunderbolt technology. The silicon chip giant is also previewing its Falcon Ridge controller running at 20Gbs, enabling 4K video file transfer and display simultaneously.
Ronald Tiefenthäler / Alex Storey, 10 Apr 2013 22:40
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Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200

40 Gen. 7.5 Haswell cores @ 200MHz, eDRAM + 64/128 Bit eDRAM
Specifications and benchmarks of the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 graphics card for notebooks.
Review Toshiba AT300SE-101 Tablet

85% Review Toshiba AT300SE-101 Tablet

Inexpensive remake. Between the release of the Toshiba AT300 and AT300SE there were just a few months. This can also be seen in the comparison of the technical specifications of the two devices; the main specifications are almost identical. We checked if the 50 Euros (~$65) lower price point of the AT300SE is the deciding factor for a purchase.
NVIDIA Tegra 3, GeForce ULP (Tegra 3), 10.1", 625 g
Daniel Schuster, 10 Apr 2013 08:06
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 to launch in the U.S. on April 11

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 to launch in the U.S. on April 11

Samsung Electronics America has announced the Galaxy Note 8.0 will be available in stores and online retailers in the U.S. beginning Thursday, April 11.
Alex Storey, 09 Apr 2013 19:11
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AMD A-Series A10-4657M Notebook Processor

Trinity x86 4 cores @ 2300 - 3200 MHz 32nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the AMD A-Series A10-4657M laptop processor (CPU).
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AMD A-Series A8-4557M Notebook Processor

Trinity x86 4 cores @ 1900 - 2800 MHz 32nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the AMD A-Series A8-4557M laptop processor (CPU).
ASUS FonePad now available for UK pre-orders

ASUS FonePad now available for UK pre-orders

7" tablet hybrid pre-orders start for £179.99 with shipments beginning on the 26th of April
Omar Qudsi, 09 Apr 2013 16:44
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Intel Celeron 1017U Notebook Processor

Ivy Bridge x86 2 cores @ 1600 MHz 22nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Intel Celeron 1017U laptop processor (CPU).
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Intel Celeron 1005M Notebook Processor

Ivy Bridge x86 2 cores @ 1900 MHz 22nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Intel Celeron 1005M laptop processor (CPU).
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Intel Celeron 1019Y Notebook Processor

Ivy Bridge x86 2 cores @ 1000 MHz 22nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Intel Celeron 1019Y laptop processor (CPU).
Review Packard Bell EasyNote TS11SB-250GE Notebook

81% Review Packard Bell EasyNote TS11SB-250GE Notebook

It runs games, it runs quietly, it runs cheap. With the TS11SB-250GE Packard Bell offers a well-furnished multimedia notebook for under 500 Euros (~$654). For the price you'll get a quad-core processor, an AMD dual graphics solution, 8 GB RAM and a software packet, containing programs like Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 and Adobe Premiere Elements 9. But our review reveals whether the notebook has what it takes to make a lasting impression.
AMD A8-3520M, Radeon HD 6620G + HD 7670M Dual Graphics, 15.6", 2.6 kg
Sascha Mölck, 09 Apr 2013 08:35
Review Samsung Series 4 400B5C-H02DE Notebook

85% Review Samsung Series 4 400B5C-H02DE Notebook

The alternative? If you are looking for a business notebook, Samsung is not the first name you would think of. This should change with the 400B5C. Is this 15-inch model, with its built-in UMTS, precise workmanship and various safety features, the new ThinkPad killer?
Intel Core i5-3210M, HD Graphics 4000, 15.6", 2.5 kg
Till Schönborn, 09 Apr 2013 03:23
Arnova 97 G4 budget Android tablet hits the FCC

Arnova 97 G4 budget Android tablet hits the FCC

This fourth generation Arnova slate PC will feature a dual-core processor, 8GB of inbuilt storage and a 9.7-inch panel
Ivan Zhekov, 09 Apr 2013 01:01
Support for Windows XP and Office 2003 ends April 8, 2014

Support for Windows XP and Office 2003 ends April 8, 2014

Microsoft will not be providing any new security updates for Windows XP and Office 2003 in a year from now as support ends April 8, 2014.
Alex Storey, 08 Apr 2013 23:04
Samsung to adopt store-within-a-store model at Best Buy

Samsung to adopt store-within-a-store model at Best Buy

1,400 Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile stores will soon be incorporating Samsung Experience Shops.
Alex Storey, 08 Apr 2013 18:24
Review iBuyPower Valkyrie CZ-17 Notebook

87% Review iBuyPower Valkyrie CZ-17 Notebook

DTR Powerhouse. Introduced late last year, the Valkyrie series is the premier lineup from iBuyPower aimed at hardcore gamers on-the-go and high-performance hunters. Essentially an MSI gamer in disguise, does this $1900 17.3-inch DTR hold up well against the competition?
Intel Core i7-3630QM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M, 17.3", 4 kg
Allen Ngo, 08 Apr 2013 07:39
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