AMD announces Bristol Ridge 7th generation of A-series APUs
The new generation will bump performance up by 50 percent compared to the previous generation and will ship with the new HP Enxy x360 convertible.
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Gigabyte P57W Notebook Review
Gaming scion. With the P57W, Gigabyte presents a high-end notebook in 17-inch format, which brings various modern features and technologies. Apart from a replaceable drive bay, the manual fan control stands out. Do rivals have to prepare for strong competition?
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M, 17.3", 3.2 kg
HP: Spectre 13 Flagship Notebook and new logo announced
HP emphasizes its will and ability to innovate in the notebook segment with the "world's thinnest notebook". The new Spectre 13 laptop is just 10.4 millimeters thin, but still sports an Intel Core-i processor. The 13.3-inch display ist just 2 millimeters thin, has the Full-HD resolution and waives a touchscreen option in favor of the thin construction. Interesting: You can also see a new HP logo at the lid of the high-end notebook.
HP unveils 15.6-inch and 17.3-inch Envy 2016 notebooks; refreshes Envy x360
The three notebooks will all be available by the end of May from $679 to over $1029 USD.
MSI updates WT72 workstation with Quadro M5500 graphics
The 17.3-inch workstation comes with a Xeon E3-1505M CPU, the new high-end Nvidia M5500 GPU, and 64 GB DDR4 RAM for a hefty $6900 USD.
Acer Aspire E5-552G Notebook Review
Asynchronous. The combination of a dedicated Radeon R7 M360 with the integrated GPU of the SoC FX-8800P is a Crossfire unit called Radeon R8 M365DX and could not really convince in our review. The other aspects leave a better impression.
AMD FX-8800P, Radeon R8 M365DX, 15.6", 2.4 kg
Toshiba recalls 100,000 laptop batteries
The recall covers 39 models of Toshiba laptops that use Panasonic battery packs that might overheat and melt.
Aorus X7 Pro v5 Notebook Review
Performance artist. The fifth edition of Aorus' X7 is one of the strongest and yet slimmest gaming laptops on the market. Find out in our test report whether the manufacturer has this combination well under control or whether the cooling system is pushed to its limits.
Intel Core i7-6820HK, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M SLI, 17.3", 3.3 kg
Toshiba announces new Portege A30-C and Z30t-C SKUs
The Japanese manufacturer is expanding upon its existing business lineup with even more Skylake and HD/FHD display options starting at 1449 Euros.
EVGA details SC17 gaming laptop with GeForce GTX 980M graphics
The SC17 is now available for pre-order for a hefty price of 3200 Euros. Specifications include a Core i7-6820HK CPU, GTX 980M GPU, and a 17.3-inch 4K UHD display.
Asus quietly intros the ZenBook Flip UX360CA
This new 13-inch convertible notebook is powered by an Intel Core M processor, features a 360 degree hinge, and promises up to 12 hours of battery life.
Lenovo ThinkPad T460s (Core i5, Full HD) Ultrabook Review
Also a success with the base specs? After the high-end version of the ThinkPad T460s could already convince us, we now have a look at the base configuration. The Full HD panel in particular, however, cannot fulfill the high expectations.
Intel Core i5-6200U, HD Graphics 520, 14", 1.4 kg
Acer Chromebook 14 spotted on Amazon
Considered a "Macbook Air on a budget," this notebook is the first one in its category to offer 14 hours of battery life and aluminum chassis.
Dell Latitude 14 E5470 Notebook Review
Promotion. Dell improves the performance and stamina of the new Latitude 5000 models and creates a successful working device for the business world. Thanks to exemplary battery runtimes, the new Latitude will even survive long business days.
Intel Core i5-6300U, HD Graphics 520, 14", 1.8 kg
Acer splits in two
Due to its poor financial results in the last few years, Acer divides its business into two groups, namely Core Business and New Business.
Need for Speed 2016 Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks
Highly polished. With "Need for Speed", publisher EA relaunches their successful racing series. The arcade-style racing game might lack substance, but the technology behind it is top notch. Our review takes a look at how different noteboook GPUs cope with the title. Update: we've added additional notebook and desktop benchmarks for the 940MX, Fury Pro, R7 370, ...
Lenovo ThinkPad P50s-20FKS00400 Notebook Review
Outdated? Lenovo’s new ThinkPad P50s is the successor to the ThinkPad W550s. Despite the compact dimensions, users of the mobile workstation are supposed to get sufficient performance. Similar to the predecessor, however, the system lacks a bit of CPU performance, and now there is also a strong competitor from Lenovo themselves.
Intel Core i7-6500U, NVIDIA Quadro M500M, 15.5", 2.2 kg
Acer Aspire E5-722 662J Notebook Review
Virtuous office worker. Acer presents a sturdy 17-inch laptop in the form of the Aspire E5-722. As a low-cost office device, it does many things right. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a system based entirely on AMD components?
AMD A6-7310, Radeon R5 (Beema/Carrizo-L), 17.3", 2.7 kg
Acer refreshes Predator 15 and Predator 17 gaming notebooks
Changes include Nvidia GPUs with double the VRAM, thinner and more efficient system fans, and more keyboard backlight options.
Asus N752VX-GC131T Notebook Review
Premium with a silver arrow look? The latest ASUS N52VX lineup relies on high-quality built casings with nice highlights. We will clarify what has changed compared with the predecessor, and in which performance category the classy Asus laptop is placed in our in-depth review of the Asus N752VX-GC131T.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M, 17.3", 3.2 kg
Schenker S306 Subnotebook Review
A success. Schenker's S306 is a slim 13.3-inch subnotebook that shouldn't have any problems finding an audience. The S306 is equipped with a beautiful IPS Full-HD display, a good keyboard and it's easy to maintain as well. The battery life could be better, however.
Intel Core i5-6200U, HD Graphics 520, 13.3", 1.4 kg
Asus GL752VW Notebook Review
No IPS after all. There is still some confusion about the panel of the latest ROG device on the Internet. Many potential buyers expect an IPS panel, but the series is actually only available with TN displays. Our review will show whether this is a problem for the otherwise suitable multimedia notebook with gaming ambitions.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M, 17.3", 3 kg
Hitman Notebook Benchmarks
Debut of DirectX 12. Windows 10 launched with full DX12 support and Hitman - as one of the first titles released for the PC platform - supports it. Instead of improving the gaming experience, the new interface seems to be the source of frustration on quite a few systems. Here's our report, complete with the benchmark results.
Asus VivoBook E403SA now available in the US
This 14-inch portable that was unveiled 9 months ago arrives with improved specs, but also retails for a higher price than previously announced.
Asus N552VX-FY103T Notebook Review
Everything but battery mode, please. A successful build and configuration are omnipresent. Compared with its predecessor, the casing looks slimmer and that is a positive. Quad-core, GeForce GTX 950M graphics card and 8 GB of DDR4 working memory lead us to hope for a gaming-suitable multimedia all-rounder.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M, 15.6", 2.5 kg
VAIO Z notebook series now available in North America
Two 13.3-inch SKUs are available starting from $1500 USD and come equipped with ULV Skylake processors and integrated Iris graphics.
Acer Aspire V15 Nitro BE VN7-592G-79DV Notebook Review
4K Nitro. The latest premium model from the Aspire VN7-592G lineup boasts with its configuration: Razor-sharp 4K panel, 16 GB of RAM, SSD + HDD. With a price of almost 1900 Euros (~$2146), it is not made for everyone. Positive: Despite maximum hardware equipment, the battery life has improved compared with the former model.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M, 15.6", 2.3 kg
Lenovo ThinkPad L460-20FVS01400 Notebook Review
Longer lasting. Lenovo's ThinkPad L460 does not offer many new features. The Skylake processors provide a bit more computing power, and the L440 clearly has a longer battery life. Unfortunately, Lenovo does not install a docking port in the L460 models furnished with AMD graphics cards.
Intel Core i7-6500U, AMD Radeon R5 M330, 14", 1.9 kg
The Division Notebook Benchmarks
Trendsetter? "The Division" combines both action and role-playing elements into a thrilling online / multiplayer experience. Does the game's technology make the competition look old as well?
MSI GL72 6QF Xotic PC Edition Notebook Review
Big screen, affordable price. The MSI GT72 may be the flagship model, but there are plenty of mainstream options from the same manufacturer. We check out the new GL72 starting for just under $1000 USD with GTX 960M graphics to see how it compares in the budget gaming market.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M, 17.3", 2.8 kg
Acer Aspire V3-575G-5093 Notebook Review
Premium allrounder, light edition. Not long ago, we reviewed the Acer Aspire V5-591G-71K2. That notebook - equipped with a modern Intel quad-core CPU and a GeForce GTX 950M - particularly impressed us with its performance. How does the sibling with slightly less powerful hardware components and a lower price fare in comparison?
Intel Core i5-6200U, NVIDIA GeForce 940M, 15.6", 2.3 kg
Acer announces TravelMate P648 business notebook with WiGig 802.11ad
The 14-inch notebook uses the latest tri-band 802.11ad wireless standard for a starting price of 1130 Euros.
Razer launches new Blade notebook
The new, 14-inch Razer Blade 2016, just like the model launched last year, features a 3200 x 1800 pixel display but comes with a new Skylake processor and a more powerful graphics card.
Lenovo IdeaPad 500S-13ISK Subnotebook Review
Eye-catcher. Lenovo's new 13.3-inch subnotebook attracts attention not only with technical highlights such as a current Intel Skylake processor, but also with its red casing. Our test reveals whether the IdeaPad 500S is a practical everyday companion beyond that.
Intel Core i5-6200U, HD Graphics 520, 13.3", 1.5 kgLenovo ThinkPad T460s (Core i7, WQHD) Ultrabook Review
On the way to perfection? Lenovo's T460s is proof that even an excellent notebook like the T450s can be improved. No device from the T4x0s series was ever so light and at the same time so powerful – but users will have to waive expandability and maintainability in return.
Intel Core i7-6600U, HD Graphics 520, 14", 1.3 kg
Lenovo ThinkPad X260 (Core i5, WXGA) Notebook Review
Small typewriter. Lenovo's new 12.5-inch ThinkPad X260 mobilizes the office and convinces in many regards. Still, it cannot manage to secure the top spot for business subnotebooks, despite the good concept.
Intel Core i5-6200U, HD Graphics 520, 12.5", 1.5 kg
Lenovo IdeaPad 500s-14ISK Notebook Review
Pushing its luck? Lenovo has presented us a 14-inch lightweight laptop, that aims to be an ultra-mobile high-end device with a ULV Core i7 and GeForce 940M. On the whole, the plan proves to be successful - however, the display does not meet this claim at all.
Intel Core i7-6500U, NVIDIA GeForce 940M, 14", 1.6 kg
Dell updates the XPS 13 Developer Edition Ubuntu laptop
The fifth iteration of this Linux portable comes preloaded with Ubuntu 14.04 LTS and uses Skylake processors, including Intel Core i5 and Intel Core i7 chips.
Asus Zenbook UX305CA-FB055T Subnotebook Review
Slim and classy. The Zenbook's special feature is its high-resolution QHD+ panel (3200x1800 pixels). It provides a razor-sharp image, but its contrast is weak. Everything is in line beyond that: Fast SSD, long battery life, decent keyboard. However, the buyer will have to accept occasional CPU whining.
Intel Core m7-6Y75, HD Graphics 515, 13.3", 1.2 kg
Lenovo ThinkPad T460p Notebook Review
Looking for more performance? After one-year of abstinence, Lenovo once again offers a powerful device without ULV hardware within its premium lineup. Thanks to fast processors and optional discreet GPU, the T460p is supposed to fill the gap between normal T-series and mobile workstations, but the cooling in particular is a minor issue.
Intel Core i5-6440HQ, HD Graphics 530, 14", 1.9 kg
MSI GT72S with Tobii eye-tracking now available in Europe
The GT72S Dominator Pro with Tobii technology is now on sale for just under 3400 Euros and includes a free download for The Division.
Nvidia GeForce 940MX DDR3 Review - inside the MSI CX72
We had the chance to test the new GeForce 940MX inside a pre-sample of the MSI CX72 notebook. We use the following article to compare it with the old GeForce 940M, show numerous benchmarks and check what games can be smoothly played with the DDR3 version of the 940MX.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce 940MX, 17.3"
DogHouse Systems Mobius SS (Clevo P770DM) Notebook Review
Top Dog performance. We check out DogHouse Systems performance gaming notebook in the highly competitive 17-inch DTR space. This Clevo-based system brings everything we've come to expect from the barebones manufacturer.
Intel Core i7-6700K, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M, 17.3", 3.8 kg
Notebookcheck: Rating update v5 online
Significantly higher performances of new processors and graphics solutions have made it necessary to revise our rating criteria.
Face Off: Dell XPS 13 9350 vs XPS 13 9343 vs. XPS 13 9333
XPS 13 roundup. We compare and contrast the recent generations of XPS 13 notebooks to see what exactly has changed over time and if the latest model is really worth an upgrade over the outgoing generation.
Toshiba Satellite C55-C-1NE Notebook Review
Average Joe? The Toshiba Satellite C55-C is an entry-level notebook designed for word processing and multimedia tasks. The spec sheet lacks any real highlights - but maybe there are hidden surprises we have yet to discover?
Intel Core i3-5005U, NVIDIA GeForce 920M, 15.6", 2.2 kg
Lenovo Yoga 500-14ISK Notebook Review
Don't expect too much! Lenovo's Yoga 500 is another 2-in-1 convertible with a 14-inch screen on the market. It is supposed to continue the success of the Yoga series from last year. The Lenovo Yoga 500 is equipped with a Skylake Intel Core i5, and there are also configurations with a GeForce 920M GPU.
Intel Core i5-6200U, NVIDIA GeForce 920M, 14", 1.8 kg
Asus Zenbook UX303UA-R4051T Subnotebook Review
There is strength in tranquility. The Zenbook UX303 series has been available since 2014 and Asus now ships the devices with Skylake processors from Intel. Our review unit with an i7 CPU can score with quiet operation and low temperatures, but can the performance convince as well?
Intel Core i7-6500U, HD Graphics 520, 13.3", 1.4 kg
Far Cry Primal Notebook Benchmarks
Stone Age with modern technology. While the fourth iteration was placed in an imaginary region somewhere close to the Himalayas, “Far Cry Primal” jumps back more than 10000 years. We checked the hardware requirements for surviving in the wilderness.
Lenovo IdeaPad 500-15ACZ Notebook Review
Disappointing. It has been a while since we have had a laptop based on a dual graphics solution by AMD. However, Lenovo seemingly does everything to let the IdeaPad look as bad as possible in our tests.
AMD A10-8700P, Radeon R6 M340DX, 15.6", 2.3 kg
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