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Review Samsung ATIV Smart PC XE500T1C Convertible

85% Review Samsung ATIV Smart PC XE500T1C Convertible

Wintablet. Tablet + keyboard dock = too little for an innovation? We are testing Intel's tablet platform based on new hardware for the first time. Can the new Atom processor keep pace with a genuine 32-bit Windows 8?
Intel Atom Z2760, PowerVR SGX545, 11.6", 1.5 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 28 Dec 2012 08:54
FAQ: GPU Features in Detail

FAQ: GPU Features in Detail

What's behind PhysX, CUDA and OpenCL? A modern graphics card can do much more than control what's displayed on the screen. Thanks to modern technology like CUDA and OpenCL the card can relieve the main processor and dramatically accelerate computation. We'll explain the technology.
Peter Reelfs, 27 Dec 2012 23:47
Review Samsung Series 7 700Z5C Notebook

83% Review Samsung Series 7 700Z5C Notebook

Rejuvenation. Samsung refreshes its Series 7 models and launches the successor to the luxurious all-rounder 700Z5A with the latest hardware. In the following review, we will take a look at how well the aluminum-cloaked 700Z5C performs in our tests.
Intel Core i7-3615QM, NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M, 15.6", 2.3 kg
Christoph Herberholz, 27 Dec 2012 21:33
WSJ: Google and Motorola working on phone and tablet

WSJ: Google and Motorola working on phone and tablet

"X Phone" focuses on photo-taking and camera; should be followed up by a tablet
Omar Qudsi, 26 Dec 2012 20:10
Review Asus Vivo Tab RT TF600 Tablet

89% Review Asus Vivo Tab RT TF600 Tablet

The battle begins. The Microsoft Surface RT was the first device that introduced the world to the newest version of Windows and the first one to run on the ARM architecture. Asus is well known in the industry to make the best quality tablets other than Apple. Asus is hoping this to be another feather in their cap.
NVIDIA Tegra 3, GeForce ULP (Tegra 3), 10.1", 525 g
Daniel Schuster, 25 Dec 2012 12:25
Review HP ProBook 6570b (B6P88EA) Notebook

85% Review HP ProBook 6570b (B6P88EA) Notebook

Good for business. HP delivers a stable business notebook for the entry-level segment with the ProBook 6570b. For around 1050 Euros (~$1400) the package includes an Intel dual-core processor from the Ivy Bridge generation, a dedicated AMD graphics card and a matte 15.6-inch display with HD+ resolution.
Intel Core i5-3320M, AMD Radeon HD 7570M, 15.6", 2.8 kg
Michael Moser, 23 Dec 2012 23:08
Microsoft's Wordament finds its way to iOS

Microsoft's Wordament finds its way to iOS

Popular word game goes cross-platform and brings XBox Live with it
Omar Qudsi, 23 Dec 2012 20:37
Review Fujitsu Lifebook S752 Notebook

85% Review Fujitsu Lifebook S752 Notebook

Restrained endurance machine. Are you looking for an affordable office laptop but do not want to waive on workmanship and features? Fujitsu's LifeBook S752 attempts a balancing act between low-cost hardware and genuine business quality. But can the LifeBook compete against the contenders from Lenovo, Dell and HP?
Intel Core i3-2328M, HD Graphics 3000, 14", 2.3 kg
Till Schönborn, 23 Dec 2012 11:49
Review Google Nexus 10 Tablet

90% Review Google Nexus 10 Tablet

High-end meets budget. Google throws down the gauntlet and challenges Apple and Microsoft with its new offering. The Nexus 10 offers up-to-date hardware and a high-res 10.1-inch screen for a price starting of 400 Euros ($530). Is it the perfect gadget for the living room?
Samsung Exynos 5250 Dual, ARM Mali-T604 MP4, 10.1", 603 g
Felix Sold, 23 Dec 2012 00:55
Review Asus PadFone 2 Smartphone

87% Review Asus PadFone 2 Smartphone

The good and the weird. Asus has announced the launch of the PadFone 2 for December. Exactly like its predecessor, the PadFone 2 is a combination of a smartphone and a tablet. We will be taking a look at a much more revealing form of the phone with all its secrets laid bare when compared to the last generation.
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064A, Adreno 320, 4.7", 135 g
Sabine Kückemanns, 21 Dec 2012 23:37
Review HP Envy TouchSmart 4-1102sg Ultrabook

82% Review HP Envy TouchSmart 4-1102sg Ultrabook

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, HD Graphics 4000, 14", 2.1 kg
Karl Stiefel, 21 Dec 2012 04:36
Review Maingear Nomad 15 Notebook

85% Review Maingear Nomad 15 Notebook

Extreme system performance. Equipped with an IVB CPU, Nvidia GTX 680M GPU and 2x Crucial m4 SATA III SSDs in RAID 0, the Nomad 15 is guaranteed not to disappoint. Find out what other surprises this Maingear DTR has to offer under the hood in our full review. Is this $2599 notebook more than just an MSI shell?
Intel Core i7-3840QM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M, 15.6", 3.5 kg
Allen Ngo, 21 Dec 2012 01:45
Atom chip causing headaches for Windows 8 tablet makers

Atom chip causing headaches for Windows 8 tablet makers

Manufacturers of certain Windows 8 tablets are struggling to overcome driver issues pertaining to Intel's Atom Z2760 Clover Trail chip.
Daniel R Deakin, 21 Dec 2012 00:14
Acer to release $99 tablet?

Acer to release $99 tablet?

Are Acer planning on releasing a budget tablet priced at the $99 mark? What kind of specifications could such a device offer?
Daniel R Deakin, 20 Dec 2012 22:37
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AMD Radeon HD 8690M

384 GCN cores @ 775MHz, 64 Bit GDDR5 @ 4500MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the AMD Radeon HD 8690M graphics card for notebooks.
Lenovo now taking orders for the ThinkPad Tablet 2

Lenovo now taking orders for the ThinkPad Tablet 2

The Windows 8 device offers a 10-inch HD display, an Atom Clover Trail processor and 64GB of SSD storage
Ivan Zhekov, 20 Dec 2012 18:54
Review MSI GX60 Notebook

81% Review MSI GX60 Notebook

A bold hardware mix. How much power does the Radeon HD 7970M still have when the high-end graphics is combined with a weak processor? MSI installs AMD's low-cost A10-4600M quad-core in its GX60 to achieve the lowest price possible. Our benchmarks reveal the sobering results.
AMD A10-4600M, Radeon HD 7970M, 15.6", 3.4 kg
Florian Glaser, 20 Dec 2012 08:05
Review Samsung Series 3 300E7A Notebook

78% Review Samsung Series 3 300E7A Notebook

A dreamer. Gaming for 469 Euro ( $620)? No, we are not testing an Xbox bundle. It is a 17-inch Office laptop featuring an entry-level graphics unit. Will gaming ambitions be curtailed by the Pentium processor? The details can be found in this review.
Intel Pentium B960, NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, 17.3", 2.7 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 19 Dec 2012 09:28
Review HP Pavilion g6-2200sg Notebook

80% Review HP Pavilion g6-2200sg Notebook

For the frugal gamer. A Pentium processor and a Radeon HD7670 GPU gives you a cheap laptop. Our review reveals whether this notebook is a good buy or not for the cost-conscious gamer.
Intel Pentium B980, AMD Radeon HD 7670M, 15.6", 2.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 19 Dec 2012 08:44
Review Sony Vaio T13 SVT1312V1ES Ultrabook

85% Review Sony Vaio T13 SVT1312V1ES Ultrabook

Touch-book. Sony is affordable. A real SSD, high-end aluminum chassis and touchscreen for 885 Euros (~$1164). A premium Vaio for little money?
Intel Core i5-3317U, HD Graphics 4000, 13.3", 1.6 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 17 Dec 2012 09:30
Review Asus VivoBook S200E Subnotebook

82% Review Asus VivoBook S200E Subnotebook

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, HD Graphics 4000, 11.6", 1.4 kg
Till Schönborn, 17 Dec 2012 09:04
Review Acer TravelMate P253-M Notebook

81% Review Acer TravelMate P253-M Notebook

Pussyfoot. Acer's TravelMate P253-M is supposed to be a "laptop for everyone". Our review reveals whether the combination of a matte, 15.6-inch screen, Core i3 processor and Windows 8 is enough to fulfill this promise.
Intel Core i3-2328M, HD Graphics 3000, 15.6", 2.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 16 Dec 2012 06:15
Fujitsu unveils the Arrows Tab F-05E tablet in Japan

Fujitsu unveils the Arrows Tab F-05E tablet in Japan

The sturdy mobile device features an NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor, 32GB of flash on-board storage and a 10 inch WUXGA screen
Ivan Zhekov, 15 Dec 2012 18:20
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Intel HD Graphics 4600

20 Gen. 7.5 Haswell cores @ 200MHz, mem: 64/128 Bit
Specifications and benchmarks of the Intel HD Graphics 4600 graphics card for notebooks.
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Intel Core i7 4800MQ Notebook Processor

Haswell x86 4 cores @ 2700 - 3700 MHz 22nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Intel Core i7 4800MQ laptop processor (CPU).
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Intel Core i7 4900MQ Notebook Processor

Haswell x86 4 cores @ 2800 - 3800 MHz 22nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Intel Core i7 4900MQ laptop processor (CPU).
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Intel Core i7 4930MX Notebook Processor

Haswell x86 4 cores @ 3000 - 3900 MHz 22nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Intel Core i7 4930MX laptop processor (CPU).
Far Cry 3 Benchmarked

Far Cry 3 Benchmarked

Off to the jungle. Ubisoft ends the 2012 gaming year with a big bang. Although it's built with open-world architecture, Far Cry 3 wants to be an intense ego-shooter with a gripping story. But notebook users have more to fear than all kinds of opponents: the Dunia 2 engine can be a menace too.
Florian Glaser, 15 Dec 2012 08:27
Major UK chain reports tablet sales up 1000%

Major UK chain reports tablet sales up 1000%

Currys/PC World has announced an increase in tablet sales by 1000% since one year ago, with one device selling every second on Cyber Monday.
Daniel R Deakin, 14 Dec 2012 22:14
Rumors surface about the next generation of iPad Mini

Rumors surface about the next generation of iPad Mini

Although the iPad Mini has only been out for a matter of weeks, rumors are already appearing about its potential successor.
Daniel R Deakin, 14 Dec 2012 20:58
Review Huawei MediaPad 10 FHD Tablet

85% Review Huawei MediaPad 10 FHD Tablet

Full HD debut. Quad-core, Full HD screen, aluminum casing, docking port for a keyboard and other features are united in the MediaPad 10. Is it a successful blend of high-tech components with a good chance of high sales figures? Or is only a weak light in the masses?
HiSilicon k3v2 Hi3620, Vivante GC4000, 10", 598 g
Daniel Schuster, 14 Dec 2012 14:33
Review Deviltech HellMachine Notebook

85% Review Deviltech HellMachine Notebook

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, 17.3", 4.1 kg
Florian Glaser, 14 Dec 2012 09:47
Getac launches upgraded V100 and V200 rugged convertible laptops

Getac launches upgraded V100 and V200 rugged convertible laptops

The sturdy mobile devices feature third generation vPro processors, sunlight-readable panel and hybrid storage
Ivan Zhekov, 14 Dec 2012 03:33
Review HP ProBook 4540s Notebook

84% Review HP ProBook 4540s Notebook

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, HD Graphics 4000, 15.6", 2.4 kg
Sascha Mölck, 14 Dec 2012 00:28
Amazon online Kindle store opens in China

Amazon online Kindle store opens in China

Amazon launches its Kindle store in China, does this herald a business plan to release its Kindle hardware in the Chinese market in the near future?
Daniel R Deakin, 13 Dec 2012 21:27
Reuters poll suggests little interest for the Surface

Reuters poll suggests little interest for the Surface

An Ipsos poll commissioned for Reuters shows just 4% of people questioned were interested in Microsoft's Surface tablet computer.
Daniel R Deakin, 13 Dec 2012 20:26
Fuhu announces the nabi XD Android tablet for Tweens

Fuhu announces the nabi XD Android tablet for Tweens

The upcoming ultraportable device sports a Quad-Core chip, 10.1-inch display and a Jelly Bean OS
Ivan Zhekov, 13 Dec 2012 15:49
Panasonic outs the Toughbook CF-AX2 rugged Ultrabook

Panasonic outs the Toughbook CF-AX2 rugged Ultrabook

The 11.6-inch thin and light laptop packs an ULV Ivy Bridge chip, SSD storage and a Gobi 3000 module
Ivan Zhekov, 13 Dec 2012 03:27
Acer unveils the $299 C710-2605 Chromebook

Acer unveils the $299 C710-2605 Chromebook

The more capable sibling of the C7 portable PC offers an extended storage, more memory and longer battery life
Ivan Zhekov, 12 Dec 2012 21:24
Review Lenovo ThinkPad Twist Convertible Ultrabook

80% Review Lenovo ThinkPad Twist Convertible Ultrabook

Windows 8 with a twist. Lenovo’s unique ThinkPad Twist adopts the x-series’ design of a swivel-mounted screen alongside all the obligatory ThinkPad traits. But can it fulfill its intended role as a practical next-gen alternative to a conventional business notebook?
Intel Core i5-3317U, HD Graphics 4000, 12.5", 1.5 kg
Steve Schardein, 12 Dec 2012 18:57
Review Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 Tablet

84% Review Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 Tablet

A bigger Fire. Amazon's aggressive pricing has positioned the Kindle Fire series as some of the best tablets for the buck. The larger 8.9-inch versions, however, are reaching upwards of $300 and even $500. Does the Full HD display justify the price increase?
Texas Instruments OMAP 4470, PowerVR SGX544, 8.9", 567 g
Allen Ngo, 12 Dec 2012 18:50
Notebookcheck's Best of November 2012 – Smartphone and Tablet Edition

Notebookcheck's Best of November 2012 – Smartphone and Tablet Edition

Battle of the Titans. Microsoft launched its very first tablet onto the market in November. Apple countered with the fourth iPad generation and added a mini version on top. Nevertheless, there are also other interesting devices, such as Amazon's Kindle Fire HD or HTC's Windows Phone 8X.
Patrick Afschar Kaboli, 12 Dec 2012 07:30
Hitman Absolution Benchmarked

Hitman Absolution Benchmarked

Stealth reincarnation. The time-honored Hitman series boldly leaps into the year 2012. The developer IO Interactive stays true to its principles, presenting with Absolution a classic clandestine adventure that holds to its roots. We fought through the first level and investigated how hardware-hungry the game is.
Florian Glaser, 12 Dec 2012 03:10
Nabi Jr. tablet for kids goes on sale for $99

Nabi Jr. tablet for kids goes on sale for $99

The 5-inch slate PC features a dual-core SoC, ICS OS and apparently comes pre-loaded with educational apps, games and videos
Ivan Zhekov, 12 Dec 2012 01:20
Lenovo releases ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch

Lenovo releases ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch

After revealing scant details of their ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch a few weeks ago, Lenovo finally release the finished product for general sale.
Daniel R Deakin, 11 Dec 2012 20:52
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Intel Pentium 2129Y Notebook Processor

Ivy Bridge x86 2 cores @ 1100 MHz 22nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Intel Pentium 2129Y laptop processor (CPU).
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Intel Core i3 3229Y Notebook Processor

Ivy Bridge-Y x86 2 cores @ 1400 MHz 22nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Intel Core i3 3229Y laptop processor (CPU).
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Intel Core i5 3339Y Notebook Processor

Ivy Bridge x86 2 cores @ 1500 - 2000 MHz 22nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Intel Core i5 3339Y laptop processor (CPU).
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Intel Core i5 3439Y Notebook Processor

Ivy Bridge x86 2 cores @ 1500 - 2300 MHz 22nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Intel Core i5 3439Y laptop processor (CPU).
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Intel Core i7 3689Y Notebook Processor

Ivy Bridge x86 2 cores @ 1500 - 2600 MHz 22nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Intel Core i7 3689Y laptop processor (CPU).
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