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Face Off: Toshiba Portege Z30 vs. Dell Latitude 13 7370 vs. HP EliteBook 1030 G1

Face Off: Toshiba Portege Z30 vs. Dell Latitude 13 7370 vs. HP EliteBook 1030 G1

Core m business notebooks. The "traditional" Portege Z30 stands on relatively equal ground with the the thinner and fanless alternatives from Dell and HP in terms of weight and missing features.
Allen Ngo, 29 Nov 2016 04:18
(Source: Samsung)

Samsung not leaving the PC market: official statement

Samsung has officially denied rumors it would sell its PC division to Chinese juggernaut Lenovo.
Douglas Black, 29 Nov 2016 02:47
Cube's Mix Plus is a low-powered, low-cost laptop/tablet hybrid. (Source: Cube)

Kaby Lake powered Cube Mix Plus now available for pre-order

The 10.6 inch 2-in-1 sports a Core M Kaby Lake processor. Is the Chinese manufactured hybrid a good value?
Sam Medley, 28 Nov 2016 21:45
Acer Aspire E5-774-54HJ Notebook Review

80% Acer Aspire E5-774-54HJ Notebook Review

Cheap DTR.The Aspire E5-774 works very quietly, barely heats up, offers simple upgrade options, an FHD screen and good battery life - a nice desktop replacement. The price is relatively low at 550 Euros (~$583), but the laptop does not come with a Windows OS.
Intel Core i5-7200U, HD Graphics 620, 17.3", 3 kg
Sascha Mölck, 28 Nov 2016 20:15
Samsung corporate logo, Samsung to split in two

Samsung might split in two

An unnamed source quoted by a South Korean newspaper revealed that Samsung Electronics could follow the advice of US activist hedge fund Elliott Management and split in two, but nothing is official yet.
Codrut Nistor, 28 Nov 2016 09:25
Is life with the new MacBook and an iPhone 7 better despite the need for adapters?

Dongle life with Apple MacBook (Pro) and iPhone 7: The Video

How is life with the new MacBook (Pro) and the iPhone 7, The Verge wondered and made a video about it. Is it better now than with previous generations? Or are you stuck in dongle hell? Watch and find out for yourself!
Alexander Fagot, 27 Nov 2016 20:23
The Spin 7 is touted as the world's thinnest convertible laptop. (Source: Acer)

Acer Spin 7 and Spin 5 now available in the United States

Acer's new Spin 7, currently the world's thinnest convertible notebook, and Spin 5 bring more options to consumers looking for a 2-in-1 device.
Sam Medley, 26 Nov 2016 01:48
The Pinebook will soon launch as a laptop alternative to the Raspberry Pi for $89.

Pinebook: Cheap Linux laptop with Quad-Core ARM processor

Pine64 launched an alternative to the popular Raspberry Pi last year, based on an Allwinner A64 ARM-CPU. Now they announced two laptop versions and called them Pinebooks. They will be available starting at $89 and run both Android and Linux.
Alexander Fagot, 25 Nov 2016 21:51
Lenovo Yoga 510-14IKB Convertible Review

82% Lenovo Yoga 510-14IKB Convertible Review

Imperfect. Lenovo has put a largely useless dedicated graphics card in its new 14-inch convertible. Thankfully, the other components ensure the device can do its job as a mobile office companion. In our detailed review, we will check this model and see how its limited battery life and other flaws stack up in comparison to the competition.
Intel Core i5-7200U, AMD Radeon R5 M430, 14", 1.7 kg
Sven Kloevekorn, 25 Nov 2016 18:43
Samsung Chromebook Pro Chrome OS notebook, Lenovo to buy Samsung PC business

Samsung might sell its PC business to Lenovo

Not long after selling its printer business to HP for about $1 billion, it looks like Samsung is now in talks with Lenovo, a giant apparently interested in acquiring its PC business.
Codrut Nistor, 24 Nov 2016 18:55
HP Announces new HP EliteBook 705 G4 series of notebooks

HP Announces new HP EliteBook 705 G4 series of notebooks

The business oriented laptops are powered by AMD's 7th generation PRO APUs.
Sam Medley, 22 Nov 2016 19:59
Eve successfully started their crowdfunding campaign for the V 2-in-1.

Eve V-Surface Killer on Indiegogo: First batch sold out after 3 hours!

Yesterday, Eve started their crowdfunding campaign for the V 2-in-1 Surface Pro competitor on Indiegogo. All 500 units available for the first batch were sold in under three hours, but you can still secure your device from the second batch that is due to be delivered in April/May of next year.
Alexander Fagot, 22 Nov 2016 16:57
EVGA SC17 GTX 1070 Notebook Review

83% EVGA SC17 GTX 1070 Notebook Review

More power, same features. The impressive overclock-ready SC17 is now officially on the Pascal train, but its continuing lack of features puts the notebook at a disadvantage in the 17-inch gaming category.
Intel Core i7-6820HK, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile, 17.3", 4.1 kg
Allen Ngo, 21 Nov 2016 22:25
Apple puts the Touch Bar on the MacBook Pro in line with a lot of other human inventions.

Apple Bulbs: MacBook Pro promo video puts Touch Bar in line with major innovations

Apple has released a new promo video for the MacBook Pro called Bulbs that follows a series of innovations from the invention of fire up to the Touch Bar on the MacBook Pro to highlight, that it's new ideas that push the world forward.
Alexander Fagot, 21 Nov 2016 21:50
Fujitsu unveils new U series notebooks with Kaby Lake

Fujitsu unveils new U series notebooks with Kaby Lake

The new lightweight Lifebook U7x7 series spans 12.5-inch to 15.6-inch screen sizes designed for mobility without sacrificing full-size ports.
Allen Ngo, 20 Nov 2016 08:09
Dell Latitude 14 Rugged 5414 Notebook Review

88% Dell Latitude 14 Rugged 5414 Notebook Review

Robust. This robust 14-inch laptop from Dell will thrive in harsh conditions. The very bright IPS screen and the whopping 97 Wh battery ensure that this laptop is ready for wherever your work takes you.
Intel Core i5-6300U, AMD Radeon R7 M360, 14", 3 kg
Sascha Mölck, 20 Nov 2016 01:34
Eurocom: Twitter poll for Black Friday Super Special

Eurocom: Twitter poll for Black Friday Super Special

Black Friday ahead: Eurocom launches a Twitter only Black Friday Super Special where fans can vote for the system they would like to be discounted on Black Friday.
Ronald Matta, 18 Nov 2016 09:31
Dishonored 2 Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

Dishonored 2 Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

The Performance Enigma. Gaming qualities aside: the stealth-action game, Dishonored 2, is not running as smoothly as one would expect. The PC version is suffering from performance drops. In the following review, we will check how the game runs on notebooks.
Florian Glaser, Klaus Hinum, 17 Nov 2016 20:58
Lenovo IdeaPad 510-15IKB Notebook Review

81% Lenovo IdeaPad 510-15IKB Notebook Review

Too expensive. Lenovo's 15.6-inch all-rounder scores with good equipment, a decent portion of computing power, and gaming suitability. The battery life can only be called mediocre. Furthermore, Lenovo demands an exorbitant price of 999 Euros (~$1058) for the laptop.
Intel Core i7-7500U, NVIDIA GeForce 940MX, 15.6", 2.2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 17 Nov 2016 15:24
Global notebook shipments to drop 4% in 2016

Global notebook shipments to drop 4% in 2016

Global notebook shipments for 2016 is estimated to decline by 4% compared with the prior year to around 157.9 million units, reports global research firm TrendForce. Laptop shipments will continue to fall next year.
Ronald Matta, 17 Nov 2016 10:57
Farming Simulator 17 Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

Farming Simulator 17 Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

Let's get cracking! A word to the wise at the big gaming companies, where they routinely spend millions and put casts of thousands to work developing high-end games. Alongside all those big boys -- like Battlefield, FIFA, and Assassin's Creed -- Germans also delight in playing on a farming simulator. Here's a look at what's up with the latest version, as shown in this benchmark report.
Florian Glaser, 17 Nov 2016 05:45
iFixit's teardown shows that repairs will be very difficult. (Source: iFixit)

iFixit's teardown of Macbook Pro 13" with Touch Bar reveals differences, difficulties

The new Macbook Pro 13" with Touch Bar has markedly different internals from its non-Touch Bar brother, including changes that make it horribly difficult to repair.
Sam Medley, 16 Nov 2016 20:28
MSI goes VR: Notebook fun with the HTC Vive

MSI goes VR: Notebook fun with the HTC Vive

We are ready. Thanks to HTC Vive, Oculus Rift and PlayStation VR, virtual reality finally livens up. We had the chance to scrutinize this promising technology in cooperation with MSI. Here are our impressions from the new virtual world. (Sponsored article.)
Florian Glaser, 16 Nov 2016 00:00
The Aorus X5 is a thin-and-light notebook with massive power under the hood. (Source: Aorus)

CES 2017 | Aorus X5 wins CES Innovation Award for second year running

The Aorus X5 has been recognized with a CES Innovation Award in gaming. This marks the second year in a row the slim gaming powerhouse has won this honor.
Sam Medley, 14 Nov 2016 04:49
Asus ROG G701VI gaming notebook with GTX 1080 now available for 3000 Euros

Asus ROG G701VI gaming notebook with GTX 1080 launching for 3000 Euros

The latest G701 Pascal refresh is coming to Europe this December with a G-Sync 1080p display capable of refresh rates of up to 120 Hz.
Allen Ngo, 12 Nov 2016 22:35
Titanfall 2 Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

Titanfall 2 Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

War mechs on Speed. Every Fall, we have new versions of single and multiplayer shooter games to evaluate. Alongside the reigning leaders “Battlefield 1” and “Call of Duty Infinite Warfare”, “Titanfall 2” is also seeking to carve out its piece of the gaming pie for 2016. Here, we test its performance on a variety of (Notebook) GPUs.
Florian Glaser, 12 Nov 2016 20:57
The backlit keyboard can either connect through Pins or via Bluetooth 4.2.

Eve V: Specs of the Surface killer are final

A week after we first told you about the Eve V, the first crowd sourced 2-in-1 laptop, the specifications have been updated and are now final. We compared them to the Surface Pro 4 from Microsoft.
Alexander Fagot, 12 Nov 2016 20:23
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

In the shadow of Battlefield 1. Activision launches the latest part of the extremely successful Call of Duty series almost immediately after the launch of EA's excellent World War I shooter. In this benchmark test, we will check whether the graphics can keep up with the main rival or if we are dealing with another frame rate fiasco similar to the predecessor Black Ops 3.
Florian Glaser, 12 Nov 2016 02:15
The MSI VR One, one of the first VR capable backpack PCs, was first shown in September 2016. (Source: MSI)

CES 2017 | MSI recognized as CES 2017 Innovation Awards Honoree

MSI, a premier manufacturer of gaming notebooks and PC components, has been made a CES 2017 Innovation Awards honoree for the GS63VR Stealth Pro and the VR One backpack PC.
Sam Medley, 12 Nov 2016 00:20
Individual chargers for Apple's new Macbook Pro notebooks don't include the cable required to charge the device. (Source: Apple)

Individual Macbook Pro chargers don't come with a USB-C cable

Macbook Pro users hoping to buy additional chargers for their new device will have to provide their own USB Type-C cables.
Sam Medley, 10 Nov 2016 22:03
Apple MacBook Pro 13 (Late 2016, 2 GHz i5, without Touch Bar) Laptop Review

89% Apple MacBook Pro 13 (Late 2016, 2 GHz i5, without Touch Bar) Laptop Review

Brilliant, even without Touch? The new MacBook Pro laptops have arrived. The most striking new feature: a Touch Bar instead of function keys. Apple still offers a model without this novelty, and wants to target the "entry-level sector" – price: 1699 Euros ($1499). We already have a device in our editorial office and will share our results in this live review.
Intel Core i5-6360U, Iris Graphics 540, 13.3", 1.4 kg
J. Simon Leitner, Klaus A. Hinum, 10 Nov 2016 00:00
Acer TravelMate P249-M-3895 (Core i3) Notebook Review

80% Acer TravelMate P249-M-3895 (Core i3) Notebook Review

Cheap business laptop. Acer offers the TravelMate P249-M for 550 Euros (~$600). This 14-inch notebook is quiet, packs good battery life and it has a three-year warranty. In addition, this TravelMate has keyboard lighting and a free M.2 slot.
Intel Core i3-6100U, HD Graphics 520, 14", 2.1 kg
Sascha Mölck, 09 Nov 2016 17:12
Aorus X7 v6 Notebook Review

85% Aorus X7 v6 Notebook Review

Soaring High. Gigabyte wants to join the ranks of Acer, Asus, Alienware, Clevo and MSI by producing high-end notebooks. The gaming expert has grown the Aorus brand into a symbol for powerful gaming PCs. We have looked at the X7 v6 and were impressed with what we found.
Intel Core i7-6820HK, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile, 17.3", 3.2 kg
Florian Glaser, 08 Nov 2016 19:12
Asus Zenbook UX330UA Notebook Review

85% Asus Zenbook UX330UA Notebook Review

Elegant long-runner. The new Zenbook by Asus inherits the best qualities of the series, such as a superb casing and low weight. Apart from the somewhat mediocre input devices, it does not present many shortcomings especially not in the fantastic battery runtimes.
Intel Core i7-6500U, HD Graphics 520, 13.3", 1.2 kg
Sven Kloevekorn, 08 Nov 2016 07:09
Acer TravelMate P249-M-5452 (Core i5, Full HD) Notebook Review

82% Acer TravelMate P249-M-5452 (Core i5, Full HD) Notebook Review

Entry-level business companion. This 14-inch Acer model has a lot to offer: simple upgrade options, good battery life, fast SSD and a reliable keyboard. The screen is the only weak point of this package: a TN panel with poor viewing angles.
Intel Core i5-6200U, HD Graphics 520, 14", 2.1 kg
Sascha Mölck, 07 Nov 2016 04:42
Apple is now fifth place in global laptop shipments

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.
Allen Ngo, 05 Nov 2016 06:44
Lenovo Quarterly Numbers: Smartphone-business continues to loose money

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.
Benjamin Herzig, 05 Nov 2016 01:21
HP Omen 17 (i7-6700HQ, GTX 1070) Notebook Review

82% 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
Sebastian Bade, 04 Nov 2016 00:05
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti benchmark leak for notebooks

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.
Allen Ngo, 03 Nov 2016 20:26
Kangaroo modular notebook hits the market November 2016

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.
Codrut Nistor, 03 Nov 2016 19:55
Apple: 13" Macbook Pro without Touchbar suprises in teardown

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.
Benjamin Herzig, 02 Nov 2016 23:19
Razer Blade Stealth (i7-7500U) Notebook Review

85% 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
J. Simon Leitner, 02 Nov 2016 20:43
The new Alienware 13, configureable with a GTX 1060 graphics card and 2560x1440 OLED display. (Source: Alienware)

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.
Sam Medley, 02 Nov 2016 04:53
HP 250 G5 SP X0N33EA Notebook Review

75% 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
Nino Ricchizzi, 02 Nov 2016 02:05
The new MacBook Pro could be cheaper and more attractive next year, says Ming-Chi Kuo.

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.
Alexander Fagot, 01 Nov 2016 20:15
Face Off: Asus Zenbook UX360UA vs. HP Spectre x360 13 vs. Vaio Z Flip

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.
Allen Ngo, 31 Oct 2016 21:24
Battlefield 1 Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

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.
Florian Glaser, 31 Oct 2016 17:55
The Arc Hub is a new 7 in 1 USB-C Hub that is also compatible with Thunderbolt 3.

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.
Alexander Fagot, 30 Oct 2016 23:13
USB-C: A universal connector for the future but currently only usable with expensive adapters.

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.
Alexander Fagot, 30 Oct 2016 22:40
Apple will not release any more standalone displays on their own but instead work with partners like LG.

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.
Alexander Fagot, 30 Oct 2016 21:56
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