The new midrange. Asus promises pure multimedia entertainment with the reconfigured N53. Backstage: brand new Intel i7-2720QM quad core CPU, Nvidia GT 540M DirectX 11 graphics card (Optimus) and Bang&Olufsen ICEpower sound. Find out what the attractive multimedia experts true capabilities are, and above all what the latest Sandy Bridge CPUs from Intel are all about in this detailed review.

Let’s Tock again. Intel once again refreshed its CPU architecture and renewed the whole processor lineup. They introduced a completely new CPU family codenamed "Sandy Bridge" today. Read on to learn about the new features and the performance of the new processors.

Gaming for all? The new Sandy-Bridge processors from Intel do not only bring about a performance gain in CPU-oriented calculations. Now the improved integrated graphics chip is also available in the Quad-Core CPUs. The HD Graphics 3000 should reach the performance level of hitherto existing entry-level graphics cards. Are games possible too? Our detailed gaming tests will reveal it.

Hot stuff. Cooler Master brings us their own gaming mouse under the familiar "Storm" label. 49 Euro (RRP), will buy you a gaming mouse with a 4000 DPI Twin-Laser-Sensor, integrated memory and extravagant LEDs. Is it really as good a bargain as it seems, or is it just a gaming "wanna-be"?

Say cheese! There are countless webcams available on the market today and many laptops even have their own integrated versions. These are more of a compromise however and do not make much of an impression as far as picture quality is concerned. Professional users will have noticed the recent introduction of HD webcams which seem to be coming pretty close to the level of quality set by traditional video recording devices.

Entry Level. Toshiba offers a range of entry level notebooks with the C660 series. New customers are to be wooed with a wide functionality, and above all with a low price. We've taken a closer look at the Satellite C660-10E and put it through its paces.

Takin' Care of Business in Style Professionals don't want a dingy-looking, plastic-covered bulky laptop ruining their otherwise sophisticated impression at a meeting. So, can the thin Vostro V130 give you an air of style while facilitating your workflow?

iPortfolio. In the third and last review of our iPad series, we will examine a whole range of foldover cases, with and without a stand function, closely. What does the protective function for the iPad look like? And what about manufacturing quality and demanded price?

Versatility in Person? Convertibles aim to fuse every advantage of a notebook with that of a pure tablet computer in order to achieve an optimum workflow according to the application field. Fujitsu equips its current Lifebook T580 with cutting edge technology and has to prove its potential in the following review.

Family Laptop. Each laptop has its strong points but there's never one that can do it all. But the 17" Vaio is a jack of all trades, acting as everything from a home theater to a work computer. The performance, low system noise, variety of ports and the keyboard all make a good impression. But claiming this notebook's perfectly well-rounded is not altogether true.

Welcome to the third dimension. "3D" is currently one of the biggest buzz words in the entertainment industry. We decided to hop on-board this trend and take a closer look at Nvidia’s 3D Vision system. Is their 3D technology any good in practice? Find out in our review.

Display Flop. We now test the "successor" of the Envy 14-1010eg's glorious Radiance Infinity Display with quivering hands. Can the processor upgrade and the Beats Audio Sound make up for the LG screen's new "qualities"?

Professional companion. The HP ProBook 6550b is geared toward small to mid-sized businesses and therefore comes with a comprehensive package of security features. But its not only there that the notebook scores highly, but rather also impresses in terms of its build quality.

Data highway. Solid State Drives (SSDs) are becoming more popular thanks to the falling prices. The increased transfer rates and access times are noticeable in day to day use... but can we make it even faster? Is a RAID configuration a worthwhile investment that is worthy of some serious consideration? We tested the theory using an Apple MacBook Pro (13").

Bigger, faster, better? After recently looking closer at the 15 inch alternative from Dell's newest multimedia offspring, the 17 inch, XPS 17 now has to prove itself in the editorial office. Find out if the premium product of Dell's multimedia notebook range can meet the high expectations in this review.

Sophisticated entertainer. Looking for a 17-inch multimedia notebook which not only looks stunning but also has some power under the hood? Look no further than the Samsung RF710. A quad-core processor, 6 GB of RAM and a Blu-Ray DVD drive are just a few of the highlights.

Power-Up. The ultra slim Notebook Adapter 95, (abbreviated USNA 95), from Cooler Master is a very skinny universal power supply which is compatible with 10 different manufacturers and various classes of hardware. An integrated USB-Port can be used to re-charge peripheral devices. Price: 59 Euro (RRP).

Optimus Update. To increase its battery life, the Lenovo Thinkpad T510 is now equipped with Optimus GPU-switching technology from Nvidia. The details on how this new feature affects the system as a whole and whether it's worth getting the upgrade, you'll find out in the following extensive review.

iShell. After various cases and neoprene covers in the first review, we now look at a range of plastic and silicon shells that enclose the iPad like a second skin and the tablet can almost be used plain.