Face Off: Lenovo Yoga 500 vs. Dell Inspiron 15 7000 2-in-1 vs. Toshiba Satellite Radius 15
360-degrees and back. Can't decide between a notebook or a tablet? We compare the latest 2-in-1 convertibles that provide the best of both worlds.
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Schenker XMG U706 (Clevo P771DM) Notebook Review
No compromises. Desktop CPUs, G-Sync support, NVMe SSDs: Schenker's new 17-inch XMG U706 machine features almost everything that the heart of a gaming enthusiast desires. Will it be enough for our Top Ten Chart?
Intel Core i7-6700K, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M, 17.3", 3.9 kg
Google teams up with Nvidia for latest generation Pixel C tablet
The 10.2-inch Pixel C will be the first tablet with both the powerful Tegra X1 SoC and Android 6.0 OS starting for $499.
XOTIC PC now shipping notebooks with Skylake processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 GPU
XOTIC PC now has in stock the MSI GT72 Dominator Pro with unlocked Skylake processors and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 desktop GPU, but also the other updated MSI gaming notebooks.
Dell to use recycled carbon fiber for future Alienware and Latitude notebooks
The manufacturer plans to significantly increase its use of recycled materials for new products.
HP unveils mainstream EliteBook 705 G3 series
The third generation refresh will come in 12.5-inch, 14-inch, and 15.6-inch sizes with AMD A12 APU options.
Lenovo IdeaPad 305-15 Notebook Review
Unconvincing. Lenovo throws a new 15.6-inch office laptop on the market with its IdeaPad 305-15. The computer presents solid processing performance and is well-equipped. However, it has clear shortcomings in battery life and keyboard.
AMD A6-6310, Radeon R4 (Beema), 15.6", 2.3 kg
Skylake for Notebooks: Core i7-6700HQ and i7-6820HK Review
Hardly faster, but much more efficient. The wait is over: Intel's new Skylake architecture is finally available for notebooks and replaces the predecessors Haswell and Broadwell. We review the two quad-core models Core i7-6700HQ and i7-6820HK.
Toshiba Satellite C70D-C-10N Notebook Review
Advantage wanted. Toshiba launches a new office laptop powered by the latest AMD APU on the market. It presented an overall decent performance in the test. However, the question arises: Why should buyers not opt for an almost equally priced, stronger Intel alternative?
AMD A4-7210, Radeon R3 (Mullins/Beema), 17.3", 2.6 kg
AMD Radeon R5 (Carrizo)
256 GCN 1.2/2.0 cores, mem: 64/128 Bit
Specifications and benchmarks of the AMD Radeon R5 (Carrizo) graphics card for notebooks.
Windows 10 Boot Camp on MacBook Pro 13 Analysis and Report
Crossover. Shortly after the release of the new Windows 10, Apple released new Boot Camp drivers for the latest operating system from Redmond. We tested it.
MSI PX60 Prestige Notebook Review
For playing games on the job. If you want a business notebook that's more about games than actual work, then look no further.
Intel Core i7-5700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M, 15.6", 1.9 kg
USB 3.1 Review
Speed up! USB 3.1 is waiting in the wings to succeed USB 3.0 as standard interface. New features, double the performance and relatively cheap hardware make migrating attractive. We checked what you should consider and who will benefit from migrating now.
Xiaomi Inventec notebooks may be coming in 2016
Will Xiaomi enter the notebook market? The Chinese manufacturer may be teaming up with ODC Inventec to expand the Mi brand to notebooks.
Schenker XMG U506, U706, and U716 gaming notebooks will have desktop Skylake CPUs
Schenker is refreshing its XMG Ultimate series with USB 3.1 Type-C, M.2 SSDs, and Nvidia G-Sync.
MSI announces GT72 Dominator Pro with GeForce 980 for 3800 Euros
MSI is celebrating its 29th birthday with the powerful GT72S-6QF Anniversary Edition.
Face Off: OnePlus 2 vs. Honor 6 Plus vs. Motorola Moto X Play
5.5-inch showdown. Has the arrival of the OnePlus 2 changed the mainstream market? We compare it to the $400 Honor 6 Plus and Moto X Play to find out if the OnePlus 2 is really worth its asking price.
Lenovo B50-80 Notebook Review
Jack-of-all-trades? AR-coated, Full HD, powerful Intel SoC, and an AMD graphics. The mix that dreams are made of? However, we are disappointed - and you?
Intel Core i5-5200U, AMD Radeon R5 M330, 15.6", 2.3 kg
Acer Aspire ES1-331-C5KL Notebook Review
Braswell upgrade. Acer's 13.3-incher delivers long battery runtimes, a decent keyboard, and a matte display. It is priced at about 380 Euros (~$424). However, the computer also showed weaknesses.
Intel Celeron N3150, HD Graphics (Braswell), 13.3", 1.6 kg
Nvidia announces GeForce GTX 980 for notebooks
As a world's first, the desktop GeForce GTX 980 is coming to notebooks with all of its ALUs, VRAM, and clock rates intact.
Asus unveils Transformer Book T100HA and TP200SA
The detachable 10.1-inch T100HA and 2-in-1 11.6-inch T200SA will sport USB 3.1 Type-C and retail for just $299 and $349, respectively.
Eurocom now configuring S5 Pro and S7 Pro mobile servers
The 15.6-inch S5 Pro and 17.3-inch S7 Pro sport Intel Xeon E3-1200 CPUs with 3G/4G support as standard.
MSI GP72 2QE Leopard Pro Notebook Review
Family duel. Alongside the GT, GS and GE series of gaming notebooks, MSI has also released their GP62 and GP72 entry-level models. We just reviewed the 15-inch version -- now we turn our attention to the 17-inch model. We have recorded our impressions here.
Intel Core i7-5700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M, 17.3", 2.8 kg
HP Envy 15-ae020ng Notebook Review
Problem child. The Envy 15 is wrapped in an elegant case and equipped with an up-to-date Nvidia GTX 950M. While the specs of the Envy 15 are impressive, throttling has been a prominent problem of our test model.
Intel Core i7-5500U, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M, 15.6", 2.4 kg
Lenovo Z51-70 Notebook Review
Average fare. No maintenance hatch, fixed battery, clattery keyboard, dark display, weak GPU - the Lenovo Z51 does not really provide rays of hope.
Intel Core i5-5200U, AMD Radeon R7 M360, 15.6", 2.5 kg
Face Off: Asus ROG G501 vs. Lenovo Y50 vs. Acer Aspire V15 Nitro
Ultrathin GTX 960M gaming. What sacrifices must be made in order to pack a high-power Nvidia GPU into a chassis as thin as 20 mm? We provide the data and let you decide for yourself.
Mad Max Notebook Benchmarks
Brilliant. It has been four months since the Hollywood blockbuster was released and now its time for the video game. Unlike many other movie-to-game ports, Mad Max is impressive. Let us take a look at what it has to offer.
Toshiba Satellite P70-B to come with new AMD Radeon R9 M365X GPU
The updated 17.3-inch FHD notebook will come with Haswell processor options and start at 1100 Euros.
Toshiba Satellite P50-C and P50t-C series now with more Broadwell options
While the rest of the world waits for Skylake, Toshiba is using the downtime to update a few of its Satellite series to the current Broadwell generation of CPUs.
Eurocom Shark 4 (Clevo N150SD) Notebook Review
Shark attack. Eurocom's fourth generation Shark gets an updated chassis with GTX 960M graphics. Is this mainstream-level gaming notebook a better deal than more well-known competitors?
Intel Core i7-4720HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M, 15.6", 2.5 kg
HP unveils new ProBook 400 G3 laptops
The new laptops come in three screen sizes: 13, 14 and 15 inch. They share similar specs apart from display resolutions.
Dell Inspiron 17-5758 Notebook Review
No more Aluminum! The predecessor had an aluminum lid, while the new Dell Inspiron 17-5758 is now mainly made of plastic. On the other hand, it features up-to-date Broadwell CPUs and a dedicated graphics card. Is this sufficient to make up for the poor connectivity?
Intel Core i7-5500U, NVIDIA GeForce 920M, 17.3", 2.8 kg
HP Pavilion x2 10-n013dx Convertible Review
Versatile and affordable… The Pavilion x2 10-n013dx is the latest in HP’s rather crowded convertible line, sporting a familiar detachable design and a power-sipping Intel chipset intended to handle the basics. But with its multimode design and reasonable components, it’s an enticing candidate for the price tag.
Intel Atom Z3736F, HD Graphics (Bay Trail), 10.1", 1.2 kg
IFA 2015 | Toshiba details lineup for Satellite P50-C, P50t-C, P70-B, Qosmio X70-B, Radius 11, and CL10-C
Toshiba shows off its latest multimedia refresh with updated processors and graphics coming later this year.
Face Off: Apple MacBook Air 13 2015 vs. Samsung ATIV Book 9 900X3G vs. Asus ZenBook UX303
The Lightweight Title. Some of the thinnest and most portable notebooks belong in the 13-inch segment. If you're considering one for work or school, which one will be best? We compare three well-known models to help you decide.
Metal Gear Solid V Notebook Benchmarks
Box of Curiosities. After a longer hiatus, Metal Gear Series 2014 with Revengeance and Ground Zeroes once again returns to the PC platform. The newest offshoot, called "The Phantom Pain" is - in line with the previous installment - a rather unusual title. We check out the new stealth game and look at how it performs on notebooks.
Acer Aspire R11 R3-131T Convertible Review
Cute top-seller. Acer's little 11-inch convertible features a new Braswell CPU and a 360-degree hinge. However, contrary to the manufacturer's touting, the Aspire R11 is not a jack of all trades.
Intel Celeron N3050, HD Graphics (Braswell), 11.6", 1.4 kg
How to Choose a Laptop for College
In for the long haul. Long gone are the times when writing utensils, papers and a few text books were all a student needed to successfully embark on a college-career upon graduating from High School. No more: today’s Universities have adopted the digital age and laptops have become an indispensable and critical tool in a student's high-tech, multi-tasking universe.
Dell introduces dynamic overclocking for Alienware notebooks
Dell was at PAX Prime this year to show off the its upcoming overclocking abilities for the Alienware 13, 15, and 17.
IFA 2015 | Toshiba launches Satellite Click 10 hybrid laptop
According to the manufacturer, the built-in battery will allow up to 15 hours of operation when the keyboard dock is attached.
IFA 2015 | Lenovo unveils the Ideapad 500 and 500S series
The mainstream models will feature Skylake , Nvidia, and AMD options at low starting prices.
IFA 2015 | Acer refreshes Aspire V13, V15, and V17 Nitro gaming notebooks
Acer shows off the V15 Nitro (VN7-572, 572T, 572G), V17 Nitro (VN7-792G), Black Editions (VN7-592G, VN7-792G), and the Aspire V13 (V3-372).
IFA 2015 | Lenovo Ideapad 300 and 300S series coming this October
The consumer notebooks will have FHD options, Skylake processors, AMD and Nvidia graphics options, and multiple screen sizes.
Face Off: HP Pavilion 15 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Z50 vs. Toshiba Satellite S50
A standard notebook for home. Not every household needs to have multi-mode devices or razor-thin notebooks. We compare some inexpensive Pavilion, IdeaPad, and Satellite notebooks with no tacked on extras.
HP Elite x2 1011 G1 Convertible Review
Limited performance. HP advertises its new business detachable as: "The one device you need...". In fact, the Elite x2 is a versatile multi-talent, but it ultimately misses a better rating due to minor flaws in details.
Intel Core M-5Y51, HD Graphics 5300, 11.6", 1.7 kg
Lenovo E50-80 Notebook Review
Business made affordable. Among professional users, Lenovo have built up a good reputation with their solid ThinkPad-line. The E-series consists of affordable business notebooks, but lacks the premium name. Is the series truly an affordable alternative?
Intel Core i5-5200U, HD Graphics 5500, 15.6", 2.3 kg
IFA 2015 | Lenovo unveils the Ideapad 100S and Chromebook 100S
The Ideapad 100S and Chromebook 100S are coming this October and will aim for the entry-level market.
IFA 2015 | Asus GX700 may be coming with Nvidia Geforce GTX 980 GPU
Asus has revealed the flagship GX700 gaming notebook at IFA. Although the "next generation Nvidia GeForce GPU" is not directly mentioned, numerous details point to a GTX 980 GPU for notebooks.
Gigabyte refreshes P37, P35, and P34 in time for Skylake
The thin gaming notebooks will get HDMI 2.0 and USB Type-C as well.
IFA 2015 | Acer launches Predator gaming laptops
Acer Predator 15 will sport a 15.6-inch display with either FullHD or 4K resolution, while its bigger, 17.3-inch sibling, the Predator 17, will only be available with FullHD resolution.
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