Intel profits surge as of Q1 2017
The chipmaker is benefiting from a stable consumer PC market with profits up 45 percent compared to Q1 2016 with 14.8 billion USD in revenue.
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Nvidia GeForce GT 1030 may be coming soon
The GeForce Pascal series currently consists of only GTX options with no low-end to mainstream GT solutions. This may change soon according to rumors of a GT 1030 with 512 shader processors and a 30 W TDP.
NewEgg leaks Aero 15 gaming notebook with GTX 1060 graphics
Display bezels have been cut down to just over 5 mm on three sides to reduce both weight and size. Other features include individually backlit RGB keyboard keys and X-Rite Pantone pre-calibrated FHD/4K UHD displays.
Lenovo ThinkPad T570 (Core i7, 4K, 940MX) Laptop Review
High Resolution. In our recently published extensive test, the Lenovo ThinkPad T570 could mostly convince us. However, as in the previous generation, the Full HD display gave reason for complaint. In this test update, we will see whether the 4K-display variant can remedy the weakness of the more affordable configuration.
Intel Core i7-7500U, NVIDIA GeForce 940MX, 15.6", 2 kg
Analysis: Acer Triton 700 with Nvidia GTX 1080 "Max-Q" GPU?
Acer's Triton 700 is a super-slim high-end gaming laptop with graphics performance somewhere in the ballpark of the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 or GTX 1080 according to some communicated benchmarks. The designation of the GPU, however, is still unknown, and many aspects point to a new GPU.
Acer: New Predator Helios 300 Gaming Laptops announced
Acer's recently announced Predator Helios 300 notebooks promise a lot of performance for a small price. The 17-inch systems are equipped with Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or 1060 GPUs as well as Intel quad-cores. Prices start at $1400.
Acer: High-end Gaming Notebooks Predator Triton 700
Acer's brand-new Triton 700 gaming laptops promise maximum performance in slim cases. The highlight is the mechanical keyboard in the 19 mm slim 15.6-inch casing. Interesting: Acer does not specify the exact GPU and only talks about "Nvidia GeForce GTX GPUs". Could this be one of the first models with the rumored Nvidia Max-Q GPUs?
Acer: Full Aspire 7, 5, and 3 Lineup announced
The updated Aspire notebook lineup offers a device for almost every scenario, starting with a powerful multimedia machine all the way up to inexpensive entry-level solution for students. Gaming fans will be happy about the GeForce GTX 1060 SKU.
Acer: Ultra-slim Swift 1 and 3 Laptops announced
Something new in Acer's ultra-portable lineup. The Swift 3 series gets a new 15.6-inch model. The Swift 1 is now available with a new aluminum unibody case and wants to convince customers with a weight of just 1300 grams and a battery runtime of up to 10 hours.
Lithium-Ion Batteries: Charging Guide for Maximum Endurance
When taken good care of devices such as smartphones, tablets, and notebooks will most likely easily outlive their respective batteries, which these days more often than not aren’t user replaceable anymore. With this in mind it is more important than ever to improve both endurance and capacity through the right charging techniques. We’re going to give you a few tips and point out the most common mistakes.
Asus B9440 thin-and-light notebook now available for 1200 Euros
The B9440 is unlike existing Zenbook Ultrabooks as it caters to the business crowd with an even sleeker and lighter design philosophy while still integrating TPM and a fingerprint reader.
Lenovo ThinkPad 13 (Core i3-7100U, Full HD) Laptop Review
Entry-level update. Intel's Kaby Lake platform has been appearing on more and more notebooks, and now Lenovo has updated the ThinkPad 13 with the 7th Generation processors. Does the new platform bring enough of a performance increase to warrant an upgrade?
Intel Core i3-7100U, HD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1.4 kg
Dell Latitude 14 7414 Rugged Extreme (6200U, HD) Laptop Review
Solid as a rock. Dell´s robust 14-inch withstands dust, liquids, drops and heat. Not only does this laptop offer tough looks, but also potent hardware, lots of ports and a laudable stamina.
Intel Core i5-6300U, HD Graphics 520, 14", 3.7 kg
Buy a Gigabyte laptop and get a tree
The manufacturer will plant one tree for every laptop registered since the beginning of 2017 as part of its new Make Earth Green Again campaign.
EMEA PC market sees slight growth in Q1 2017
The PC market appears to be recovering somewhat with overall sales up 1.6 percent. Sales are particular high in Western Europe for both the desktop and portable PC segments.
Razer Core Benchmarks, Analysis, and Compatibility: Is it Worth it?
AMD Ryzen 7 1800X, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti (Desktop)
Is the Core the ultimate performance accessory, or is there a worm in it? The first product to offer a complete external GPU solution over Thunderbolt 3 (TB3), Razer's "Core" is still one of the most popular graphics docks available. It uses a TB3 interface attached to an older, more compatible TI82 controller, and so should be compatible with nearly any laptop with a TB3 port (not just Razer's). We benchmark the Core and Nvidia's latest Pascal line of GPUs with the Core and the Blade to see if the juice is worth the squeeze.
Dell Latitude 3189 (N4200, HD) Convertible Review
Made to be robust! Dell has combined an 11.6-inch laptop with an energy-efficient CPU. According to the manufacturer, this combination should enable the notebook to survive an entire day at school. We have decided to take a closer look at these claims. Find out whether the Latitude 3189 can keep what it promises in our detailed review.
Intel Pentium N4200, HD Graphics 505, 11.6", 1.4 kg
Asus FX553VD (7700HQ, GTX 1050) Laptop Review
Searching for the Exceptional. We are taking the Asus FX553VD into our test regimen and evaluate if the FX553 lives up to Asus' motto "in search of incredible," or whether Asus has to continue to search. Compared to its sibling model which is equipped with a GTX 1060 at almost the same price, can the notebook collect enough positive arguments for a purchase?
Intel Core i7-7700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile, 15.6", 2.4 kg
Qualcomm confirms Windows notebooks powered by Snapdragon 835
The Windows 10 ARM notebook is on schedule for a Q4 2017 launch as initially rumored. Qualcomm aims to challenge Intel in the mobile PC space where the chipmaker has held a near monopoly.
Lenovo E31-80 (6200U, HD) Laptop Review
Mobile companion. Lenovo's 13.3-inch laptop delivers good battery runtimes, a solid-state disk and a quiet system noise. It uses Windows 10 Pro as the operating system. The incorporated display is not convincing.
Intel Core i5-6200U, HD Graphics 520, 13.3", 1.6 kg
Intel Core m3-7Y32 SoC
Kaby Lake x86 2 cores @ 1000 - 3000 MHz 14nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Intel Core m3-7Y32 processor (Kaby Lake Y) for laptops.NVIDIA Quadro M620 GPU - Benchmarks and Specs
512 Maxwell cores @ 1018MHz, 128 Bit GDDR5 @ 5012MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the professional NVIDIA Quadro M620 graphics card for workstations.
HP introduces updated ZBook mobile workstations
HP has revealed updates to its ZBook line of workstations, including the long-awaited ZBook Studio G4.
Lenovo V510-15IKB (7200U, Full-HD) Laptop Review
Without stamina. With the V510-15IKB, Lenovo offers a quiet 15.6-inch device for work. It is well equipped: Among others, it comes with a Kaby Lake processor, an SSD, Windows 10 Pro, and an IPS display. However, the battery runtimes are disappointing.
Intel Core i5-7200U, HD Graphics 620, 15.6", 2 kg
The Snapdragon 835 SoC could power the rumored Microsoft CloudBook
Microsoft's "Chromebook killer" could soon be revealed as the newest member of the Surface family. An ARM-based system with a Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC is likely in order to reduce costs.
MSI unveils thin-and-light GP62X and GP72X Leopard Pro gaming notebooks
Starting at $1,099, both notebooks pack at GTX 1050, GTX 1050 Ti, or GTX 1060 (3 GB) into a relatively small and light chassis.
Acer teases Next@Acer press conference set for April 27
Expect a flurry of new Predator gaming announcements and more during the Acer keynote next week. The manufacturer is otherwise remaining tight-lipped about what the event will unveil.
Origin's new EON15-S gaming notebook features a GTX 1050 Ti at an affordable price
The budget gaming laptop crown sees another contender in the Origin EON15-S. The $999 notebook sacrifices some performance and storage capabilities for the sake of affordability.
Face Off: Lenovo Ideapad Y900 17ISK vs. MSI GE72 7RE vs. Asus ROG GL753VD
Flagship Maxwell vs. mainstream Pascal. How well does an enthusiast-level GTX 980M machine of yesteryear stack up against the GTX 1050 found on most newer multimedia notebooks? We pit the high-end Ideapad Y900 against the entry-level GE72 and GL753VD gaming machines to find out.
Lenovo ThinkPad T570 (Core i5, Full HD) Laptop Review
More compact. Lenovo has equipped its 15-inch business classic with a new case and offers an attractive package in many areas. However, there are still some performance bugs, and the Chinese manufacturer is still using a mediocre Full HD panel.
Intel Core i5-7200U, HD Graphics 620, 15.6", 2 kg
Acer Aspire VX5-591G (7700HQ, FHD, GTX 1050 Ti) Laptop Review
Limited fun. Actually, Acer's new multimedia laptop designed for gaming is convincing in most aspects - only that the conventional hard drive does not really match to the high-performance technology and it really slowed things down in the test. We recommend opting for another version or retrofitting it with an SSD.
Intel Core i7-7700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile, 15.6", 2.5 kg
Onyx shows off producitivity-focused E-Ink convertible laptop "typewriter" and tablets in Hong Kong
Onyx has introduced two prototypes of E-Ink devices: A "Typewriter" laptop, and a high-resolution Android tablet aimed not just at reading but for productivity.
Microsoft says they've patched NSA's hacking tools targeting devices running Windows
Microsoft engineers have examined the exploits released by the Shadow Brokers and have released patches to address the issue. The good news is that most of these vulnerabilities were patched in March.
How to Lower Temperatures, Stop Throttling, and Increase Battery Life: The ThrottleStop Guide (2017)
ThrottleStop is one of the most useful programs for any PC user, but it can be intimidating to use at first glance. This primer walks readers through installing ThrottleStop, explains its basic features such as undervolting and temperature profiles, and guides them through some basic optimizations that any user could benefit from.
HP allegedly working on a Rockchip-powered notebook
The Rockchip-powered notebook with HP EliteBook branding was spotted at the Hong Kong Global Sources Fair this week, For now, it runs Remix OS and has 4 GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage, but these might change until its launch, especially the operating system.
HP EliteBook x360 1030 G2 (Core i5, Full HD) Convertible Review
A true favorite! HP’s EliteBook series stands for high-end business laptops. In this review, you will find out if HP can follow up on their promises with this EliteBook x360 1030 G2.
Intel Core i5-7300U, HD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1.3 kg
Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (Core i5, Full HD) Laptop Review
A fiery temper within a compact design. If the largest PC manufacturer had it their way, the Lenovo X270 would become the ultimate mobile companion. In our detailed review, you will find out why there might be better alternatives after all, and why Lenovo should change a few things for the next ThinkPad X2xx.
Intel Core i5-7200U, HD Graphics 620, 12.5", 1.4 kg
New test shows Microsoft Edge is kinder than other browsers to battery life
A recently-posted video shows the Edge browser beating Chrome and Firefox in terms of battery efficiency. It comes as no surprise, though; the test was run by Microsoft, which develops Edge—hardly an impartial observer.
Ubuntu 17.04 Zesty Zapus now available
The new version brings improved printer support and the option to run the Unity 8 desktop environment, as well as some other small changes.
Razer Blade 2017 (GTX 1060, 7700HQ, Full-HD) Laptop Review
I Am What I Am. The Razer Blade combines great performance with good mobility and a healthy dose of design. The result is an appealing notebook which weighs in at less than 2 kg and measures less than 20 mm thick. The price is not for the faint of the heart, however.
Intel Core i7-7700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile, 14", 1.8 kg
Huawei's upcoming MateBook X leaked online
Newly leaked pictures and benchmark listings suggest that Huawei is following up on last year's MateBook with three new devices: the MateBook E, X, and D.
Lenovo Blade aims to prove that the company isn't a one-trick innovation pony
Following in the Yoga Book's unconventional footsteps, Lenovo is back with an even more radical notebook design. Dubbed "Blade," the 2-in-1 device is at once a Windows laptop and Android tablet, and employs a unique mechanism for linking the two.
Affordable Linux laptop Pinebook starts shipping
This Linux laptop available via a build-to-order system comes in 11.6- and 14-inch models, its specs including a 64-bit Allwinner A64 quad-core processor, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB eMMC internal storage, a full-size keyboard, as well as a touchpad with multitouch input support.
Lenovo dethrones Apple in Laptop Mag's "Best & Worst Laptop Brands" list for 2017
Lenovo has claimed the top spot from Apple in Laptop Mag's annual brand ranking. The Cupertino giant fell to 5th place due to controversial design changes in its Macbook and Macbook Pro lines.
Asus ASUSPRO P4540UQ (7200U, 940MX, Full-HD) Laptop Review
Untiring. Asus is also active in the area of business notebooks. The well-equipped 15.6-inch model ASUSPRO P4540UQ challenges the established models of the competition. In terms of battery runtimes, Asus can score a victory.
Intel Core i5-7200U, NVIDIA GeForce 940MX, 15.6", 2.4 kg
Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 370 (7200U, FHD) Convertible Review
Getting the hang of it. The ThinkPad Yoga 370 is Lenovo’s first 13.3-inch laptop in its ThinkPad Yoga series and is an attempt to simplify the line-up. Our extensive review shows how Lenovo succeeded and why we liked the ThinkPad Yoga 370.
Intel Core i5-7200U, HD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1.4 kg
Monstrous Acer Predator 21 X notebook now available for $9000 USD
The curved 21-inch laptop has launched in Taiwan with GTX 1080 SLI graphics, a backlit mechanical keyboard, and Tobii eye-tracking cameras.
Nexoc G739 (Clevo N870HK1) Laptop Review
Large entry-level gamer. The Nexoc G739 is a 17.3-inch laptop with a strong Kaby Lake Core-i7 and the new Pascal GPU GeForce GTX 1050 Ti. But the downside of the good performance is high emissions.
Intel Core i7-7700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile, 17.3", 2.9 kg
Gigabyte Aero 14 (7700HQ, GTX 1060) Laptop Review
Breezy marathon runner. The Aero 14 is Gigabyte's first attempt at a mobile gaming laptop. The recipe for this seems quite simple, really. Start with high-end hardware, a well-made aluminum case, add a WQHD display and season to taste with a surprisingly capable battery. This much we can tell already: it performs very well but even this jack of all trades doesn't come without compromises.
Intel Core i7-7700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile, 14", 1.9 kg
Chuwi announces Lapbook 12.3 with Apollo Lake
The Lapbook 12.3 is coming this month with its oddball native 2736 x 1824 resolution display and Celeron N3450 SoC.
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