Apple is now fifth place in global laptop shipments
HP, Lenovo, and Dell collectively command over 50 percent of the worldwide notebook market with Asus, Apple, and Acer well behind.
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Lenovo Quarterly Numbers: Smartphone-business continues to loose money
Lenovo, the world biggest PC manufacturer, has released its newest quarterly numbers. The smartphone business continues to be a major problem for the company, as Lenovo is loosing millions with it. Only the PC business and the selling of company property (buildings) saved the company from loosing money overall.
HP Omen 17 (i7-6700HQ, GTX 1070) Notebook Review
Omen meets Pascal. After other manufacturers of high-end laptops already equipped their systems with the latest Nvidia GPU generation, HP now follows with the Omen series and launches a gaming machine for an appealing price. But is the price-performance ratio right? We will find out.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile, 17.3", 3.3 kg
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti specifications leak for notebooks
The mobile GTX 1050 Ti will reportedly run even faster than the desktop GTX 1050 Ti according to preliminary benchmarks.
Kangaroo modular notebook hits the market
This notebook comes as a shell with a screen, battery and keyboard, next to a module containing the processor, storage, memory, and operating system. It retails for $300 USD and its specs include a Cherry Trail processor, 2 GB RAM, and 32 GB internal storage.
Apple: 13" Macbook Pro without Touchbar suprises in teardown
Component upgrading service OWC has opened up the new Macbook Pro 13 (the model without the Touchbar). They have been hit by a surprise during the teardown: Different from what Apple said, one crucial component is not soldered on.
Razer Blade Stealth (i7-7500U) Notebook Review
Successful Debut. The subnotebook for gamers - introduced at CES this year - receives an update to Intel's Kaby Lake CPU-generation. The subtle performance increase is welcome, especially in conjunction with the Razer Core eGPU. Razer recently announced the availability of the new Blade Stealth and Razer Core in Germany and many other parts of Europe - good news indeed.
Intel Core i7-7500U, HD Graphics 620, 12.5", 1.3 kg
Alienware releases first VR ready 13 inch notebook
Alienware's new 13 inch laptop is the first 13 inch device to sport NVIDIA's GTX 1060, a VR capable video card. The notebook can also be equipped with a 2560x1440 OLED display with superior color gamut and contrast. Overall, the redesign is a compelling device from Alienware.
HP 250 G5 SP X0N33EA Notebook Review
Generation change. Higher processing performance, finally a Full HD display and a faster storage device turn HP's new notebook into a true office all-rounder. Despite these new features, the laptop has also inherited disadvantageous properties.
Intel Core i5-6200U, HD Graphics 520, 15.6", 2.1 kg
Apple MacBook Pro: Should you wait another year?
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo expects price cuts on Apple's new MacBook Pro and MacBook lineup in 2017. He also mentions a new MacBook Pro refresh bringing Intel's Cannonlake CPUs and up to 32 GB of RAM to the MacBook Pro in the second half of 2017.
Face Off: Asus Zenbook UX360UA vs. HP Spectre x360 13 vs. Vaio Z Flip
Flagship convertibles. These 13-inch 2-in-1s are thin and light enough to potentially replace both your existing laptop and tablet. The new Kaby Lake Spectre x360 13 is perhaps the strongest contender in the category yet.
Battlefield 1 Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks
Great visuals. Battlefield once again shows how nice a video game can look nowadays. We will find out what that means for the system requirements for notebooks as well as desktop systems.
Arc Hub: The best mobile 7 in 1 USB-C-Thunderbolt Dock for your MacBook?
Bourge Design has recently unveiled their Arc Hub, a 7 in 1 USB-C Dock, that may be the ultimate universal docking station for your new MacBook or any other laptop with USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 ports.
Apple's MacBook Pro is being criticized for its lack of standard ports
The new MacBook Pro has arrived, what is missing are all of the standard ports like HDMI, USB 3.0 or SD-Card reader. While Apple is saying that USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 are the future you will need a lot of expensive adapters for the time being.
Apple: No more standalone displays!
Apple apparently decided to quit its standalone display business. This information was tweeted by the editor in chief at The Verge recently who claimed, that Apple told him about this change in direction. Instead of creating new displays on their own, Apple will work with partners like LG to deliver display solutions for the Mac.
Dell XPS 13 9360 QHD+ i7-7500U Notebook Review
Now in Rose Gold. The Kaby Lake update adds little to an already excellent XPS 13 experience. Users will only see marginal benefits in both performance and battery life when compared to the outgoing Skylake XPS 13.
Intel Core i7-7500U, HD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1.3 kg
HP 250 G5 Y1V08UT (Celeron N3060, HD) Notebook Review
Cheap and slow. The 6 W Celeron CPU makes for a subpar Windows 10 experience even when equipped with a primary SSD. Quiet operation and long battery life are the main benefits for such a low-power configuration.
Intel Celeron N3060, HD Graphics 400 (Braswell), 15.6", 2 kg
Lenovo & Fujitsu: Talks about cooperation confirmed
Fujitsu and Lenovo have confirmed that both companies are in talks about a potential cooperation in the PC business. Its a confirmation of the rumors that surfaced earlier this month.
System76 Lemur gets a Kaby Lake upgrade
This Ubuntu Linux-powered now has the latest Intel processors inside, also offering USB Type-C connectivity and up to 32 GB of memory. Prices start at $699 USD (Intel Core i3, 4 GB RAM, 500 GB hard drive).
Apple announced new Macbook Pro Lineup
Apple announced its new MacBook Pro lineup today. The new MacBooks are not only thinner and lighter, but are also equipped with the so called Touch Bar, which was already rumored ahead of the launch.
AMD Radeon Pro 455
768 Polaris cores @ 855MHz, 128 Bit GDDR5 @ 5000MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the AMD Radeon Pro 455 graphics card for Notebooks.
AMD Radeon Pro 450
640 Polaris cores @ 800MHz, 128 Bit GDDR5 @ 5080MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the AMD Radeon Pro 450 graphics card for Notebooks.
Apple MacBook Pro with Touch ID and OLED toolbar leaks online
Images of the upcoming notebook were accidentally leaked by Apple, showing the OLED touch panel that replaces the function keys which was already mentioned by more rumors so far.
Asus Zenbook UX510UW-CN044T Notebook Review
All-rounder with gaming qualities. With the Zenbook UX510UW, Asus has created a successful compromise of a good gaming laptop and all-rounder for everyday use. The slim laptop pleases with a good configuration and good rates. However, the laptop has its shortcomings.
Intel Core i7-6500U, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M, 15.6", 2 kg
MSI GT73VR 6RF Titan Notebook Review
A souped-up GT72. We checked out the GT73VR last month in its 1080p and GTX 1070 configuration and were blown away by its performance and workmanship. The pricier 4K UHD and 1080 SKU is even better, but it makes some sacrifices regarding contrast and colors.
Intel Core i7-6820HK, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, 17.3", 4.1 kg
Aida64: v5.80 brings hotkeys, DPI scaling and AMD Bristol Ridge benchmarks
FinalWire today announced a new update for Aida64, the successor to Everest. Aida64 v5.80 supports the latest Windows 10 builds and the most recent hardware components, including the AMD RX 400 series and Nvidia's GTX 1050 GPUs.
Acer and Lenovo PC shipments falling in EMEA
The overall PC market is relatively stable in the region as of Q3 2016 with only a slight decline in shipments compared to Q3 2015. Meanwhile, sales of business notebooks are offsetting the decline in demand for consumer notebooks.
Lenovo E475/E575: Affordable ThinkPads with AMD Bristol Ridge Pro inside
Lenovo and AMD have introduced the first ThinkPads with AMD Bristol Bride Pro platform, which is supposed to rivals Intels vPro CPUs. The new models E475 and E575 are going to be available starting in early November.
Eurocom: 15.6" Sky M5 R2 VR Ready gaming laptop launched
Eurocom launched the ultrathin 15.6" Sky M5 R2 VR Ready gaming laptop with Intel Core i7 6700HQ, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB GDDR5), 4G LTE Support, 64 GB DDR4 memory and 6 TB SSD storage.
Xiaomi Mi Air (13.3-inch) Notebook Review
Successful debut. Xiaomi delivers its first product into the notebook field with the Mi Notebook Air. The Chinese manufacturer does not do things in a small way and wants to play in a league with established competitors. You can read in our detailed test review whether the upstart can perform such a feat or not.
Intel Core i5-6200U, NVIDIA GeForce 940MX, 13.3", 1.3 kg
"Hello Again" Apple event on October 27th to focus on laptops, KGI says
KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo unveiled his expectations for next week's Apple "Hello Again" event, which will take place on October 27th. He said, that Apple will focus on a redesigned MacBook Pro series and a 13 inch MacBook (Air). New iMacs and a MacBooknew external display will not be available until next year.
Fujitsu Celsius H760 Workstation Review
Great success. The Fujitsu Celsius H760 is a successful example of a classic workstation. Performance, flexibility, quality and ergonomics are the most important characteristics. Our in-depth review shows what else you can expect from the test model.
Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5, NVIDIA Quadro M2000M, 15.6", 3 kg
Face Off: MSI GS63VR vs. Aorus X5S v5 vs. Aorus X5 v6
Super-slim gaming. The GS63VR is one of the thinnest notebooks with GTX 1060 graphics, but how does it compare to the GTX 980M and GTX 1070 in the Aorus X5S v5 and X5 v6? Our measurements show the performance and power consumption gaps between these popular Maxwell and Pascal systems.
Razer announces High-End Gaming Laptop Razer Blade Pro
The desktop in your laptop: Intel Core i7 quad-core CPU, Nvidia Geforce GTX 1080 GPU with 8 GB GDDR5 VRAM, 32 GB RAM, 2 TB PCIe SSD storage, 4K-display with G-Sync support as well as a mechanical keyboard. What sounds like components from a powerful gaming PC is actually crammed into a chassis that is just 22 millimeters thin. But can this work? We already had the chance to take a closer look at the device in a first hands-on.
Razer now livestreaming pre-announcement event on Twitch
The California-based gaming company is expected to announce a host of new Razer Blade SKUs based on Pascal and Kaby Lake.
MSI GT83VR 6RE Titan SLI Xotic PC Edition Notebook Review
Superlative. If the price is not important and you want the maximum amount of performance, the MSI GT83VR is currently the best solution for fans of desktop replacements. The 18-inch gaming laptop is equipped with two Pascal GPUs in an SLI system. The other components are also state of the art. Our review will show whether the cooling system can handle demanding 3D workloads.
Intel Core i7-6820HK, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (Laptop), 18.4", 5.5 kg
HP ProBook 655 G2 T9X09ET Notebook Review
AMD @Business. Around 790 Euros (~$873) has to be put on the table for the ProBook 655 G2. For that, you get a business notebook which delights with good input devices, a robust casing and low operating noise. Unfortunately, it disappoints once again with the screen.
AMD Pro A8-8600B, Radeon R6 (Carrizo), 15.6", 2.3 kg
Acer TravelMate X3 X349-M-7261 Notebook Review
A rounded bundle. Acer's slim laptop pleases with an elegant aluminum casing. The configuration is also fitting: IPS panel, fast processor, SSD. The good battery life, backlit keyboard, and a three-year warranty supplement this.
Intel Core i7-6500U, HD Graphics 520, 14", 1.5 kg
Acer Graphics Dock with Nvidia GTX 960M Review
Surprise! A graphics card in an external case - familiar. In the past, this technology has not worked as intended. In this review, we put all that aside and take a look at what the GPU is capable of. Update 10-15-2016: Aspire Switch 12S does not turn into a gamer.
Intel Core i5-6200U, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M, 15.6"
Acer Chromebook 15 model priced at $199 USD hits Walmart
This 15.6-inch notebook with Chrome OS on board offers 12 hours of battery life, packing a Celeron N3060 processor by Intel, 2 GB RAM, and 16 GB internal storage.
Eurocom: 15.6" Sky MX5 R2 Gaming laptop with GeForce GTX 1070
Eurocom launched the 15.6" Sky MX5 R2 thin & light gaming laptop series with Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 GPU, Intel Core i7 6700HQ CPU, up to 64 GB memory and 4G LTE support.
Mafia 3 Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks
Interesting scenario with technical issues. One thing right away: You will be disappointed if you expect triple-A graphics from “Mafia 3”. The visual quality of the open-world game is average at best. Our benchmark test will show whether this is at least good news for users of low-end and mainstream PCs.
Acer Swift 3 and Swift 7 now available
The Acer Swift lineup of Windows notebooks was introduced back in August, and now the Skylake-driven Swift 3 and the Kaby Lake-powered Swift 7 are both available for purchase.
Ubuntu 16.10 is now available for download
Nicknamed "Yakkety Yak," this new release aims to enforce Ubuntu's position as the leading Linux for the cloud, including Hybrid Cloud Operations and Unity 8 developer preview, as well as multiple tweaks and optimizations.
HP: Additional lay-offs until 2019
One year after the split-up of the company, HP announces additional job-cuts, that will take place over the course of the next three years. The additional lay-offs mean that 14 % of all jobs at HP In. will be cut.
FIFA 17 Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks
Engine Switch. Every year, football fans get to choose between the two giants, Pro Evolution Soccer and FIFA. The latter has just been released in its 17th iteration with gleaming graphics. We ran FIFA 17 on multiple notebook and desktop GPUs to check how well the game runs.
HP Elite x3 Lap Dock hits the market
While this accessory turns the phablet into a regular notebook, it also has a rather high price - no less than $599 USD.
HP Envy 13 gets Kaby Lake processors
The updated variant of the premium notebook that made its debut back in 2015 now features a faster processor and a bigger battery, but also a slightly lower starting price.
HP: New Spectre x360 and new Envy Laptops announced
HP updates its consumer laptops with the newest Kaby Lake CPUs. Not only that, the convertible Spectre x360 has received a redesign. One of the changes: Smaller display bezels.
PC Market: Sales keep falling
The PC market continues to shrink. In the last quarter less PCs were sold then one year ago, yet again. However, the decline in sales wasn´t as big as the market research companies expected it to be.
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