Ubuntu 16.04 LTS launches tomorrow
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HP Chromebook 13 G1 coming soon
The upcoming notebook will use a fanless design and is expected to feature up to 16 GB of memory, next to an Intel Core M processor.
HP 250 G4 T6P08ES Notebook Review
Low cost office all-rounder. HP's 250 G4 is a basic, 15.6-inch office laptop. It offers a decent configuration for a reasonable price. However, we cannot say a lot of good things about the screen.
Intel Core i5-5200U, AMD Radeon R5 M330, 15.6", 2.1 kg
Asus Zenbook UX305UA now available starting at $750
This 13.3-inch Windows notebook with 6th generation Intel Core i5 processor inside, 8 GB RAM, and 256 GB SSD offers up to 10 hours of autonomy and can be purchased for $749.99 USD via Amazon.
Gigabyte P55K v5 Notebook Review
GTX 965M gaming. Not content with a GTX 960M and is the GTX 970M a bit too much? Then the GTX 965M may be your best bet.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 965M, 15.6", 2.6 kg
Schenker XMG P506 PRO (Clevo P651RG) Notebook Review
Compact gaming. In the past, high-end notebooks were both large and heavy. Schenker's XMG P506 puts an end to that notion. In our review we'll take a look a the top version with Core i7-6820HK and GeForce GTX 980M.
Intel Core i7-6820HK, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M, 15.6", 2.8 kg
Lenovo ThinkPad T460p (Core i7, GeForce 940MX) Notebook Review
Small hot-head. Quad-core processor and a discrete GeForce GPU implemented into a compact 14-inch case – the ThinkPad T460p is definitely not your regular business notebook. The good performance does, however, also result in high temperatures.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce 940MX, 14", 1.9 kg
Two LG Gram 15 versions now available in the US
After a few months spent in the pre-order stage, now both LG Gram 15 versions are available for purchase in the US via multiple retailers for prices starting at $1,100 USD.
Toshiba Satellite Pro A30T-C-111 Subnotebook Review
HDD handbrake. We did not find many reasons for complaint in Toshiba's new 1200 Euro (RRP) subnotebook. The useful dual-core alongside a very satisfying RAM configuration fits perfectly to the office claim, and a decent IPS screen is never wrong.
Intel Core i5-6200U, HD Graphics 520, 13.3", 1.6 kg
Lenovo IdeaPad 300-17ISK Notebook Review
Enduring. The Ideapad is a 17.3-inch laptop for the desktop at home. It scores with low operating noise, temperatures, power consumption and a long battery life.
Intel Core i5-6200U, AMD Radeon R5 M330, 17.3", 3 kg
Quanta Computer ships 3.8 million notebooks for the month of March
March saw a sharp 65 percent increase in month-to-month notebook shipments for the world's largest original design manufacturer.
PC shipments continue to drop
Although analysts anticipated a recovery, it seems that the PC market continued to shrink in the first quarter of 2016 as well.
Asus G501VW-FY081T Notebook Review
Compact gamer. The thin gaming notebook from Asus can convince with good features as well as measurements. The lack of an Ethernet port is unusual for a gaming notebook, but the device has a Thunderbolt 3 port instead.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M, 15.6", 2.1 kg
New Apple patent reveals MacBook with touchpad keyboard and haptic feedback
One of the future MacBooks might have a touchpad that acts as a keyboard that includes a few customizable sections as well.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2016 (Core i7, WQHD) Ultrabook Review
Slimmer is not possible. Already the third generation of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon belonged to the slimmest and lightest 14 inch notebooks on the market. In the fourth generation, Lenovo goes one better and reduces the weight to below 1.2 kg. We have checked how this affects temperatures, system noise, and performance.
Intel Core i7-6500U, HD Graphics 520, 14", 1.2 kg
Acer unveils TravelMate B117 rugged notebook
The 11.6-inch subnotebook will be catered to the educational sector with special status LEDs on the outer lid starting for 250 Euros.
HP Spectre 13 to come in 18K gold limited edition SKUs
Professional designers Tord Boontje and Jess Hannah unveil luxury editions of HP's thinnest notebook ever created for charity auctions.
HP ZBook 15 G3 Workstation Review
Extremely expensive, extremely good? HP’s mobile workstations are traditionally some of the most expensive devices on the market. This did not change with the new ZBook 15 G3. But can the notebook for 4,000 Euros (~$4558) meet our high expectations?
Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5, NVIDIA Quadro M2000M, 15.6", 2.6 kg
Face Off: Lenovo Ideapad Y700 15ISK vs. Gigabyte P55W v5 vs. Dell XPS 15 9550
Portable 15-inch gaming. You don't need huge dedicated gaming machines like the G752 or GT72S to play the latest titles. We compare a few smaller notebooks that can be suited for both travel and play outside the home.
AMD announces Bristol Ridge 7th generation of A-series APUs
The new generation will bump performance up by 50 percent compared to the previous generation and will ship with the new HP Enxy x360 convertible.
Gigabyte P57W Notebook Review
Gaming scion. With the P57W, Gigabyte presents a high-end notebook in 17-inch format, which brings various modern features and technologies. Apart from a replaceable drive bay, the manual fan control stands out. Do rivals have to prepare for strong competition?
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M, 17.3", 3.2 kg
HP: Spectre 13 Flagship Notebook and new logo announced
HP emphasizes its will and ability to innovate in the notebook segment with the "world's thinnest notebook". The new Spectre 13 laptop is just 10.4 millimeters thin, but still sports an Intel Core-i processor. The 13.3-inch display ist just 2 millimeters thin, has the Full-HD resolution and waives a touchscreen option in favor of the thin construction. Interesting: You can also see a new HP logo at the lid of the high-end notebook.
HP unveils 15.6-inch and 17.3-inch Envy 2016 notebooks; refreshes Envy x360
The three notebooks will all be available by the end of May from $679 to over $1029 USD.
MSI updates WT72 workstation with Quadro M5500 graphics
The 17.3-inch workstation comes with a Xeon E3-1505M CPU, the new high-end Nvidia M5500 GPU, and 64 GB DDR4 RAM for a hefty $6900 USD.
Acer Aspire E5-552G Notebook Review
Asynchronous. The combination of a dedicated Radeon R7 M360 with the integrated GPU of the SoC FX-8800P is a Crossfire unit called Radeon R8 M365DX and could not really convince in our review. The other aspects leave a better impression.
AMD FX-8800P, Radeon R8 M365DX, 15.6", 2.4 kg
Toshiba recalls 100,000 laptop batteries
The recall covers 39 models of Toshiba laptops that use Panasonic battery packs that might overheat and melt.
Aorus X7 Pro v5 Notebook Review
Performance artist. The fifth edition of Aorus' X7 is one of the strongest and yet slimmest gaming laptops on the market. Find out in our test report whether the manufacturer has this combination well under control or whether the cooling system is pushed to its limits.
Intel Core i7-6820HK, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M SLI, 17.3", 3.3 kg
Toshiba announces new Portege A30-C and Z30t-C SKUs
The Japanese manufacturer is expanding upon its existing business lineup with even more Skylake and HD/FHD display options starting at 1449 Euros.
EVGA details SC17 gaming laptop with GeForce GTX 980M graphics
The SC17 is now available for pre-order for a hefty price of 3200 Euros. Specifications include a Core i7-6820HK CPU, GTX 980M GPU, and a 17.3-inch 4K UHD display.
Asus quietly intros the ZenBook Flip UX360CA
This new 13-inch convertible notebook is powered by an Intel Core M processor, features a 360 degree hinge, and promises up to 12 hours of battery life.
Lenovo ThinkPad T460s (Core i5, Full HD) Ultrabook Review
Also a success with the base specs? After the high-end version of the ThinkPad T460s could already convince us, we now have a look at the base configuration. The Full HD panel in particular, however, cannot fulfill the high expectations.
Intel Core i5-6200U, HD Graphics 520, 14", 1.4 kg
Acer Chromebook 14 spotted on Amazon
Considered a "Macbook Air on a budget," this notebook is the first one in its category to offer 14 hours of battery life and aluminum chassis.
Dell Latitude 14 E5470 Notebook Review
Promotion. Dell improves the performance and stamina of the new Latitude 5000 models and creates a successful working device for the business world. Thanks to exemplary battery runtimes, the new Latitude will even survive long business days.
Intel Core i5-6300U, HD Graphics 520, 14", 1.8 kg
Acer splits in two
Due to its poor financial results in the last few years, Acer divides its business into two groups, namely Core Business and New Business.
Need for Speed 2016 Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks
Highly polished. With "Need for Speed", publisher EA relaunches their successful racing series. The arcade-style racing game might lack substance, but the technology behind it is top notch. Our review takes a look at how different noteboook GPUs cope with the title. Update: we've added additional notebook and desktop benchmarks for the 940MX, Fury Pro, R7 370, ...
Lenovo ThinkPad P50s-20FKS00400 Notebook Review
Outdated? Lenovo’s new ThinkPad P50s is the successor to the ThinkPad W550s. Despite the compact dimensions, users of the mobile workstation are supposed to get sufficient performance. Similar to the predecessor, however, the system lacks a bit of CPU performance, and now there is also a strong competitor from Lenovo themselves.
Intel Core i7-6500U, NVIDIA Quadro M500M, 15.5", 2.2 kg
Acer Aspire E5-722 662J Notebook Review
Virtuous office worker. Acer presents a sturdy 17-inch laptop in the form of the Aspire E5-722. As a low-cost office device, it does many things right. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a system based entirely on AMD components?
AMD A6-7310, Radeon R5 (Beema/Carrizo-L), 17.3", 2.7 kg
Acer refreshes Predator 15 and Predator 17 gaming notebooks
Changes include Nvidia GPUs with double the VRAM, thinner and more efficient system fans, and more keyboard backlight options.
Asus N752VX-GC131T Notebook Review
Premium with a silver arrow look? The latest ASUS N52VX lineup relies on high-quality built casings with nice highlights. We will clarify what has changed compared with the predecessor, and in which performance category the classy Asus laptop is placed in our in-depth review of the Asus N752VX-GC131T.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M, 17.3", 3.2 kg
Schenker S306 Subnotebook Review
A success. Schenker's S306 is a slim 13.3-inch subnotebook that shouldn't have any problems finding an audience. The S306 is equipped with a beautiful IPS Full-HD display, a good keyboard and it's easy to maintain as well. The battery life could be better, however.
Intel Core i5-6200U, HD Graphics 520, 13.3", 1.4 kg
Asus GL752VW Notebook Review
No IPS after all. There is still some confusion about the panel of the latest ROG device on the Internet. Many potential buyers expect an IPS panel, but the series is actually only available with TN displays. Our review will show whether this is a problem for the otherwise suitable multimedia notebook with gaming ambitions.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M, 17.3", 3 kg
Hitman Notebook Benchmarks
Debut of DirectX 12. Windows 10 launched with full DX12 support and Hitman - as one of the first titles released for the PC platform - supports it. Instead of improving the gaming experience, the new interface seems to be the source of frustration on quite a few systems. Here's our report, complete with the benchmark results.
Asus VivoBook E403SA now available in the US
This 14-inch portable that was unveiled 9 months ago arrives with improved specs, but also retails for a higher price than previously announced.
Asus N552VX-FY103T Notebook Review
Everything but battery mode, please. A successful build and configuration are omnipresent. Compared with its predecessor, the casing looks slimmer and that is a positive. Quad-core, GeForce GTX 950M graphics card and 8 GB of DDR4 working memory lead us to hope for a gaming-suitable multimedia all-rounder.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M, 15.6", 2.5 kg
VAIO Z notebook series now available in North America
Two 13.3-inch SKUs are available starting from $1500 USD and come equipped with ULV Skylake processors and integrated Iris graphics.
Acer Aspire V15 Nitro BE VN7-592G-79DV Notebook Review
4K Nitro. The latest premium model from the Aspire VN7-592G lineup boasts with its configuration: Razor-sharp 4K panel, 16 GB of RAM, SSD + HDD. With a price of almost 1900 Euros (~$2146), it is not made for everyone. Positive: Despite maximum hardware equipment, the battery life has improved compared with the former model.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M, 15.6", 2.3 kg
Lenovo ThinkPad L460-20FVS01400 Notebook Review
Longer lasting. Lenovo's ThinkPad L460 does not offer many new features. The Skylake processors provide a bit more computing power, and the L440 clearly has a longer battery life. Unfortunately, Lenovo does not install a docking port in the L460 models furnished with AMD graphics cards.
Intel Core i7-6500U, AMD Radeon R5 M330, 14", 1.9 kg
The Division Notebook Benchmarks
Trendsetter? "The Division" combines both action and role-playing elements into a thrilling online / multiplayer experience. Does the game's technology make the competition look old as well?
MSI GL72 6QF Xotic PC Edition Notebook Review
Big screen, affordable price. The MSI GT72 may be the flagship model, but there are plenty of mainstream options from the same manufacturer. We check out the new GL72 starting for just under $1000 USD with GTX 960M graphics to see how it compares in the budget gaming market.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M, 17.3", 2.8 kg
Acer Aspire V3-575G-5093 Notebook Review
Premium allrounder, light edition. Not long ago, we reviewed the Acer Aspire V5-591G-71K2. That notebook - equipped with a modern Intel quad-core CPU and a GeForce GTX 950M - particularly impressed us with its performance. How does the sibling with slightly less powerful hardware components and a lower price fare in comparison?
Intel Core i5-6200U, NVIDIA GeForce 940M, 15.6", 2.3 kg
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