Microsoft promising free Holographic update for Windows 10 PCs in 2017
Intel and Microsoft will iron out the specifications and hardware necessary to bring "mixed reality" VR applications to all mainstream Windows 10 PCs by next year.
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Notebooks: Asus is the biggest supplier of Gaming Notebooks
Not MSI is the biggest supplier for gaming notebooks, but Asus. At least Asus now claims the title for themselves. The advantage is particularly big for laptops with Nvidia GeForce GTX GPUs.
Gamescom 2016 | Asus unveils ROG G752VS with GeForce GTX 1070
The small refresh swaps out the Maxwell GPU for new Pascal ones with GTX 1060/1070 options starting at 1999 Euros.
Nvidia Pascal for Notebooks: In-depth Benchmarks for the Geforce GTX 1080 (SLI), GTX 1070, and GTX 1060
Desktop power in a laptop! We provide you with an exclusive benchmark comparison including many current PC games of all new mobile graphics solutions from Nvidia. This comparison covers the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 SLI, which is the new top model, the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080, the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070, and the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060. These are the successors of the Maxwell chips GTX 980, 980M, and 970M. How well do the new GPUs perform compared to their predecessor? How big is the performance loss compared to their desktop counterparts with the same name? This in-depth review will provide you with all the answers.
Update 08/19.: New GTX 1060 benchmarks with more than 30 games added!
Update 08/19.: New GTX 1060 benchmarks with more than 30 games added!
Asus ROG G800VI Notebook Preview
Top dog. Following Nvidia’s launch of its Pascal architecture for desktop systems a few weeks ago, the power-efficient 16 nm technology is now available for notebooks as well. Asus has been one of the first manufacturers to sample the top model GeForce GTX 1080. Stage free for the 18-inch G800VI.
Intel Core i7-6820HK, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, 18.4", 5.5 kg
Intel and ARM collaborate to develop 10 nm parts
Intel agrees to manufacture ARM based SoCs on its 10 nm HPM process.
Gamescom 2016 | HP updates Omen 17 notebook with GTX 1060/1070 graphics
The Omen series is expanding with GTX 1060/1070 options for notebooks and 1080 options for the Omen X desktop. New SteelSeries accessories are coming as well with availability beginning this September.
Gamescom 2016 | Lenovo expands its Y series with the Y910 AiO, Y910 notebook, and Y710 Cube
All new devices are coming later this year and will sport Pascal with starting prices in the 1699 to 2799 Euros range.
Gamescom 2016 | EVGA SC17 now updated with GeForce GTX 1070 graphics
The overclockable hardware will return largely untouched including the 4K UHD panel and accessible internals.
HP ProBook 650 G2 Notebook Review
Pushing its luck? With the ProBook 650 G2, HP debuts a 15.6-inch laptop that aims to achieve decent runtimes thanks to its frugal ULV processor. Our report reveals what customers should consider when buying this device and where the ProBook is situated in terms of performance.
Intel Core i5-6200U, HD Graphics 520, 15.6", 2.3 kg
HP EliteBook 725 G3 Subnotebook Review
More Middle-Class, Less Elite. HP shows their loyalty to AMD by using an AMD APU in their new subnotebook, the EliteBook 725 G3. Sadly, the price tag of roughly 1,000 Euros (~$1133) does not match the performance of this device. Our test model offered short battery life, a noisy fan and a dark screen with low contrast and poor viewing angles.
AMD Pro A10-8700B, Radeon R6 (Carrizo), 12.5", 1.3 kg
Intel: First Kaby Lake Benchmarks leaked
The launch of Intel's next CPU generation seems to come closer. For the first time, we now have benchmarks and they give us the first chance for a comparison with the current Skylake generation. So much upfront: The integrated graphics unit in particular is once again getting a big performance boost.
Gigabyte P35 & P37 receive NVIDIA Pascal graphics
Both notebooks come with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, a Skylake Intel Core i7 processor, as well as an optional DDR4 2400MHz memory upgrade.
Gigabyte updates the P55 & P57 series with NVIDIA Pascal
The 17.3-inch P57 now features GeForce GTX 1070 graphics, while the smaller P55 has a GeForce GTX 1060 graphics adapter under the hood.
Lenovo teaser video hints at new product announcements for IFA 2016
The manufacturer is expected to show off a host of products and refreshes next month in Berlin including unannounced MotoMods and Yoga convertibles.
MSI reveals ultra-slim GS73VR Stealth gaming notebook
With the main body made of high-density aluminum alloy, this light gaming laptop uses NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics and a Skylake processor, as well as MSI's Cooler Boost Trinity technology.
Asus ROG GX800VH Notebook Preview
Born for 4K. Fans of high-resolution gaming are often faced with performance problems. Even the flagship model from Nvidia’s Maxwell generation, the GTX 980, struggles in 3840 x 2160. The situation is much better with the Pascal successor GTX 1080. This is confirmed by the Asus GX800, which is even powered by an SLI configuration.
Intel Core i7-6820HK, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (Laptop), 18.4", 5.7 kg
MSI GT72VR 6RE-015US Notebook Review
Pascal power. The GT72S has been renewed as the GT72VR in time for Nvidia's all-powerful mobile Pascal series. While some new features have been added, a few have also been removed to make room for the higher-end GT73VR.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile, 17.3", 3.9 kg
MSI GT62VR 6RE Dominator Pro Notebook Review
Clear statement. In line with the notebook launch of Nvidia's Pascal architecture, MSI announces a new high-end system based on the GeForce GTX 1070. The performance of the GT62VR is not only supposed to beat devices with the GTX 970M, but also notebooks equipped with the GTX 980M by quite a margin. Our review will find out if that is the case.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile, 15.6", 2.9 kg
MSI announces GE72VR and GE62VR Apache series
Positioned as high-value gaming notebooks, the GE72VR and GE62VR Apache come with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics and Intel Core i7 processors.
HP Pavilion 17 FHD V3A33AV Notebook Review
Loud gamer. It's got the looks of a multimedia notebook and the GPU of a gaming machine. While versatile, the system runs much louder than your standard Ultrabook even during low loads.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M, 17.3", 3 kg
MSI unveils GS63VR Stealth Pro ultra-slim gaming notebook
This slim 4.2-pound gaming notebook is powered by the high-end Intel Core i7 6700HQ processor and uses NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics.
MSI announces GT72VR and GT62VR Dominator series
These two new gaming notebooks for enthusiasts feature 4K displays and come with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 and GTX 1060 graphics.
MSI unveils GT83VR Titan SLI gaming notebook
This ultimate gaming machine features a 17.3-inch display, a Intel Core i7 K series processor, and support for dual GTX 1070 or GTX 1080 in SLI mode.
Chromebook sales to exceed 17 million units by 2023
With over 5.4 million units sold in 2014 and driven by the strong demand in the education sector, the Chromebook market is expected to continue its growth in the years to come.
Surface Book refresh and AiOs purportedly coming H1 2017
The latest rumors are claiming that the second generation Surfaced Book will be redesigned to remove the fulcrum gap and will be revealed alongside a new lineup of Surface All-in-Ones.
Apple MacBook Pro refresh could be smaller and thinner with AMD Polaris GPU options
A Bloomberg report lines up almost perfectly with existing rumors regarding a secondary OLED display and Touch ID functionality for the next generation of MacBook Pros.
Notebook market down 4 percent worldwide as of H1 2016
Key manufacturers like Apple, Acer, Samsung, and Toshiba have shipped drastically fewer units this year thus far compared to H1 2015.
HP ProBook 640 G2 Notebook Review
Successful reiteration. High-quality input devices, a Full HD panel, long battery life - it seems as if HP has bundled a convincing office package with its ProBook 640 G2. Unfortunately, some weaknesses in details ruin the otherwise good overall impression.
Intel Core i5-6200U, HD Graphics 520, 14", 2 kg
Xiaomi notebook teardown shows exactly what makes it tick
The 13.3-inch Xiaomi is a respectable piece of hardware for being Xiaomi's first entry into the notebook world.
HP Pavilion 14-al003ng Notebook Review
Bad Connection. With the Pavilion 14, HP offers a compact notebook designed for multimedia. Thanks to its Nvidia GPU, it is also gaming capable to some extent. In addition, the price is quite affordable. However, HP did not correct some unfortunate flaws.
Intel Core i5-6200U, NVIDIA GeForce 940MX, 14", 1.5 kg
HP Stream lineup gets its third refresh
The third-gen HP Stream lineup starts at $199 USD and will hit the market starting at the end of August.
New details emerge on AMD Raven Ridge notebook platform
The successor to both Bristol Ridge and Stoney Ridge will be a scalable architecture from as low as 4 W up to 35 W with a launch window by early-mid 2017.
Acer Aspire ES1-731G Notebook Review
Home office. Acer combines a Braswell processor and a GeForce graphics core from the entry-level range. This will not create a gaming notebook. However, the laptop is indeed able to run some classic games. In addition, the Aspire brings other pros: It works quietly, comes with a decent keyboard and it has a big storage space.
Intel Pentium N3700, NVIDIA GeForce 910M, 17.3", 3 kg
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (Laptop)
2560 Pascal cores @ 1566MHz, 256 Bit GDDR5X @ 10000MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the mobile NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (Laptop) graphics card for Notebooks.
Lenovo Yoga 710-14ISK Convertible Review
Time for Yoga? Lenovo ups the ante and releases an elegant convertible with ULV processor and dedicated GPU. In our in-depth review, we will take a look to see how well this combination works.
Intel Core i5-6200U, NVIDIA GeForce 940MX, 14", 1.6 kg
HP unveils Powerup Backpack with 22,400 mAh inside
This backpack is up for pre-order on Amazon for $199.99 USD and is scheduled to begin shipping out on October 1st.
Ashes of the Singularity Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks
DirectX 12 warfare. Ashes of the Singularity is a resource-intensive DirectX 12 strategy game with large-scale battle sequences, which jumps on the same bandwagon as Supreme Commander. What type of notebook and desktop hardware is necessary to allow stutter-free gameplay?
Medion Erazer notebooks with GTX 1060/1070 options leak
The 17.3-inch notebook is expected to have a configuration with the Core i7-6700HQ and GTX 1060 for 1900 Euros.
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 4K benchmarks leak for notebooks
The GeForce GTX 1070 for desktops launched in May 2016 and now its laptop variant will bring the 4K experience to high-end gaming notebooks.
Nvidia mobile Pascal may officially debut at Gamescom 2016
Sources close to DigiTimes say the mobile Pascal series will indeed launch later this month with price drops on Maxwell-based systems coming very soon.
HP Pavilion 15 UHD T9Y85AV Notebook Review
No frills gaming. The Pavilion 15 is a great blend of multimedia and performance gaming in a modest and portable multimedia chassis. Its connectivity options and serviceability, however, leave a lot to be desired.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M, 15.6", 2.2 kg
DigiTimes already spelling doom for Xiaomi and Huawei notebooks
Shipments and sales forecasts have declined drastically for the Chinese manufacturers according to suppliers close to the Taiwanese source.
Adoption rate of USB Type-C has been slower than expected
DigiTimes cites higher prices and electric current demands as primary factors holding back the reversible USB port.
Face Off: Toshiba Tecra Z40 vs. Acer TravelMate P648 vs. HP EliteBook 840 G3
Business subnotebooks. Lenovo and Dell aren't the only players in the business notebook market. We compare three high-end alternatives retailing for well over $1000 USD each with some notable differences between them.
HP Spectre x360 and Dell XPS 13 star in Microsoft's latest advertisements
Microsoft is slamming Apple yet again in a series of new ads boasting the popular HP convertible and Dell XPS notebook.
MSI is now the largest supplier of gaming notebooks worldwide
MSI and Asus have a combined 34 percent of the gaming notebook market and the sector is expected to grow even further with VR Ready options.
Dell Precision mobile workstations now available with more power options
The workstations are characterized by their sleek design, high performance, and attractive displays. Now, buyers can equip new Skylake E3-1545 v5 and E3-1575 v5 CPUs and "SuperSpeed" DDR4 RAM.
Asus ROG G701VO-CS74K Xotic PC Edition Notebook Review
A more down-to-Earth GX700. Take away the water cooling capabilities of the GX700 and you're left with a lighter and wholly capable system in the form of a G701. While performance is where we expect it to be for a high-end gaming machine, the system still suffers from many of the same drawbacks as its ROG series siblings.
Intel Core i7-6820HK, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 (Laptop), 17.3", 3.9 kg
Dell Inspiron 13 7359-4839 Convertible Review
Office acrobat. Dell's Inspiron 13 7000 consumer series has a new member. The most recent convertible in a compact 13-inch size continues the tried casing design and is furnished with the latest Skylake hardware and an SSD. The silver-colored device convinces technically, but its input devices and screen are not completely free of some annoying weaknesses.
Intel Core i7-6500U, HD Graphics 520, 13.3", 1.7 kg
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