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MSI GE62VR 6RF Apache Xotic PC Edition Notebook Review
One step forward. The GE series was previously limited to the GTX 970M, but the introduction of the GTX 1060 now gives it GTX 980M-level graphics power without necessarily raising costs or temperatures.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile, 15.6", 2.5 kg
Asus intros the ZenPower Max power pack
This external battery pack has a capacity of 28,600 mAh and can easily charge any notebook on the market, as well as various other smaller devices.
MSI GT73VR 6RE Titan Notebook Review
The heart beats faster. While the majority of notebooks are only equipped with 60 Hz panels, the GT73VR is one of the first systems with a 120 Hz display. MSI does not compromise the other sections, either, and it ships the desktop replacement with numerous features including overclocking. Does the additional price compared to a standard gaming notebook pay off? We will find out.
Intel Core i7-6820HK, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile, 17.3", 4.1 kg
MSI GS43VR 6RE Phantom Pro Notebook Review
1080p60 gaming on a 14-incher. Stuff a GTX 1060 into an existing small form factor design and you'll automatically get one of the fastest 14-inch notebooks around. The GS40 series has made the leap to Pascal as the new GS43VR, though fan noise isn't necessarily any quieter.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile, 14", 1.9 kg
Razer: Blade Stealth Ultrabook updated with Kaby Lake CPU and bigger battery
Razer's Highend Ultrabook Blade Stealth was updated with a 7th Generation Kaby Lake Intel processor and a bigger battery. Prices start at 1.000 US-Dollars.
Microsoft: Intel Kaby Lake- and AMD Zen-Chips only support Windows 10
Microsoft, Intel and AMD made it clear, that earlier Microsoft platforms before Windows 10 will not be supported anymore on next generation silicon. This could lead to Skylake-hardware being in high demand for the foreseeable future.
IFA 2016 | Medion unveils 12.5-inch Akoya P3401T detachable notebook
The P3401T is launching before the end of this year for a starting price of 600 Euros with optional Core m7, 8 GB RAM, and 512 GB SSD.
IFA 2016 | Lenovo unveils 12.2-inch Miix 510 2-in-1 detachable
The Miix 510 is shipping next month with Skylake U-series options and a 16:10 1920 x 1200 resolution display for a starting price of 700 Euros.
Alienware launches new Gaming Notebooks
Alienware introduces new gaming notebooks at the convention PAX West. The manufacturer completely redesigned its mobile lineup and one main aspect was the cooling performance. The new devices will be shipped on September 30th, and the smaller Alienware 13 will be available about 4 weeks later.
IFA 2016 | Medion announces Akoya S3409 notebook with Kaby Lake CPU
The 13.3-inch notebook can be configured with up to a Core i7-7500U CPU and a QHD+ 3200 x 1800 resolution display for a launch later this year.
Face Off: Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro 13 vs. Asus Zenbook UX360CA vs. Dell Inspiron 13 7359
The $1000 13-inch convertible. The Core m Broadwell and Skylake series have made it possible to design even thinner and lighter notebooks powerful enough for basic home, school, and multimedia use. Add in 360-degree hinges and these can potentially double as a Windows tablet. We compare two from Lenovo and Asus to see how they stack up against a more "traditional" Skylake U-class convertible from Dell.
IFA 2016 | Acer Chromebook R13 coming in October
This new convertible is the industry's first 13.3-inch 2-in-1 Chromebook and promises to offer up to 12 hours of battery life.
IFA 2016 | Acer: Updates for Predator 15 and 17, gaming displays, VR headset for IMAX
The latest Nvidia graphics cards for Acer's gaming laptops and new monitors with eye-tracking technology have been announced at IFA.
IFA 2016 | Acer Predator 21X: Curved 21 inch gaming laptop with SLI graphics
Predator 21X comes with a curved display with eye-tracking technology and two desktop graphics cards.
AMD's Polaris Architecture
Polaris is the name of the 4th generation of the GCN architecture from AMD. It was launched in mid-2016 with two chips. They are processed in 14 nm FinFET and are ready for the latest technologies such as DirectX 12, DisplayPort 1.4, HDR, and HVEC. In the following article, we will cover what is new in this architecture and describe the two chips in detail.
Intel Kaby Lake: All Details and Information about the Launch of the 7th Processor Generation
Intel just announced the new Intel Core processors from the 7th generation with the code name Kaby Lake. We have summarized all the details, information, and specifications.
Samsung delays GDDR6 to 2018
Samsung delays production of GDDR6 memory until 2018, anticipates greater performance and efficiency over GDDR5X.
MSI Lineup of Gaming Notebooks with Nvidia Pascal GeForce GPUs
MSI is one of the first manufacturers of gaming notebooks to announce its full lineup of gaming systems with new Nvidia GeForce GTX 10 GPUs based on the Pascal generation. We have all the details.
Schenker XMG P507 (Clevo P651RP6-G) Notebook Review
Pascal Debut. After many notebooks based on the brand new high-end GeForce GTX 1070 and GTX 1080 GPUs have passed through our hands, we can now take a look at the equally exciting GTX 1060. Is the 16 nm architecture also convincing in this case? The Schenker XMG P507 provides the answers.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile, 15.6", 2.8 kg
Windows 10: Amazon Kindle can cause blue screen
With the Anniversary Update, Microsoft has also created some new problems: Amazon's e-reader Kindle is experiencing problems with Windows 10.
Asus ROG Strix GL502VS Notebook Review
Let the games begin. Asus sent us one of the first 15-inch notebooks with the extremely fast Pascal GPU GeForce GTX 1070. The informed reader expects big performance gains and is not disappointed. The manufacturer focuses on continuity for the other aspects of the system, which is usually the correct decision.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile, 15.6", 2.6 kg
25 years of Linux: Happy anniversary!
Congratulations, little penguin! 25 years ago, Linus Torvalds announced his own open-source OS.
HP Pavilion x2 12 Convertible Review
Affordable, but not perfect. HP does not even charge 700 Euros (~$790) for its new Windows detachable, which comes with a Core-m processor, a digitizer and a keyboard dock. But how does the device compare with the much more expensive Surface Pro 4 from Microsoft?
Intel Core m3-6Y30, HD Graphics 515, 12", 1.5 kg
MSI GS73VR 6RF Notebook Review
Thinnest Pascal yet. This complete chassis overhaul provides GTX 980M-level graphics performance in a smaller, lighter, and cooler package. Fan noise is still a stumbling point for a series that delicately balances between a razer-sharp design philosophy and enthusiast-level GTX GPUs.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile, 17.3", 2.4 kg
HP FQ3 2016 financial results show dropping profits and revenue
Revenue from the manufacturer's Printing business is down 18 percent YoY while sales of notebooks are up 8 percent.
Intel: Detailed Kaby Lake Road Map leaked
The expected launch of Intel Kaby Lake dual-core processors seems to be confirmed again. First-gen chips (with DHCP 1.4) should be released in September, chips with the new stepping (and DHCP 2.2 support) in the end of December or the start of January in combination with the quad-core processor from the S- (desktop) and H-series (mobile).
HP Sure View privacy screens coming to the EliteBook 840 and 1040
The company will be the world's first to incorporate privacy screens with adjustable levels of privacy to thwart passers-by and "visual hackers".
Windows 10: New Update for Anniversary Edition
New update KB3176934 brings Windows 10 to version 14393.82. New features are non-existant, but there are many bug fixes.
Intel: Kaby Lake Quad-Core ULV Processors in 2017
With the rumored launch of the next CPU generation "Kaby Lake" right ahead of us, we should also see quad-core ULV processors from Intel for the first time. There seem to be 15 and 18-Watt models with four cores and Intel HD Graphics GPU.
Asus ROG G752VS Notebook Review
Desktop replacement! The latest model of the ROG-series is supposed to be a big leap in terms of performance. Thanks to the brand-new and powerful Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 from the new Pascal lineup, the chances are not bad. This article will find out whether this plan works and if Asus can beat the rivals.
Intel Core i7-6820HK, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile, 17.3", 4.5 kg
Face Off: Apple MacBook 12 Core m3, Core m5, and Core m7
Core m3, m5 or the m7? Apple's MacBook 12 is available with different processors. Therefore, many users would want to know which chip they should get. Is the inexpensive Core m3 sufficient, or should you get the faster Core m7? And what are the implications on the heat development as well as the battery runtimes? We will answer all these questions in the following article.
Andromium Superbook will be a second display for both Windows and Macs
The Kickstarter campaign has met its goals to begin producing a notebook shell that can act as external displays for Windows PCs, Macs, and Android devices.
Eurocom Sky X9E2: Massive gaming notebook with desktop components
Canadian manufacturer Eurocom presents a massive gamine notebook with desktop components wheighing 5,6 kilos and supporting up to 6 TByte of mass memory.
AMD announces new Zen architecture for a launch by Holiday 2016
A tech demo shows an octa-core Zen CPU edging out the Core i7-6900K in clock-to-clock benchmark tests. AMD "Naples" and Raven Ridge" platforms for servers and notebooks will not launch until 2017.
HP EliteBook 1030 G1 Subnotebook Review
Happy without a fan. Despite its passively cooled Core-m processor, the EliteBook 1030 G1 can convince with excellent application performance, great input devices and a bright IPS display. Did HP create the new reference in the subnotebook segment?
Intel Core m7-6Y75, HD Graphics 515, 13.3", 1.2 kg
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.
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.
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