Reviews

Small laptop big in business. The HP EliteBook 820 G1 wants to reel in well-heeled business customers with high portability and business qualities. A Core i7 processor, SSD and mobile wireless modem drive up the price of the 12-inch laptop to far beyond 1500 Euros (~$2090) - too steep or is what it has to offer appropriate? Test Update: 07/2014: Optional HD IPS screen and Intel i7 4510U CPU.
Intel Core i7-4600U | Intel HD Graphics 4400 | 12.50" | 1.5 kg

For grandpa. Not interested in Windows? Chrome OS is the alternative offered on this laptop. No complicated hardware settings; just open it up and start surfing. Does Toshiba do a good job with this non-Windows concept?
Intel Celeron 2955U | Intel HD Graphics (Haswell) | 13.30" | 1.5 kg

No news. The ThinkPad Edge E545 wants to be a device for private and business use. Apart from a big storage capacity, the notebook features a matte display, an AMD quad-core processor, and a good keyboard. These are all signs of an attractive device for work. Our review will reveal whether the device really is a well-made notebook.
AMD A10-5750M | AMD Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8570M Dual Graphics | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

ThinkPad Differently. The avalanche of new Windows 8.1 tablets continues, offering plenty of choices for those so inclined. Lenovo’s professional ThinkPad 8 bumps the resolution to near-Retina-grade levels and boasts a powerful configuration for a tablet. But can it find a spot in the corporate workplace?
Intel Atom Z3770 | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | 8.30" | 408 g

Big player. 12.2-inch screen, octa-core, touchscreen with stylus support - Samsung's Note Pro 12.2 catches attention when just hearing the specs. We looked at the Wi-Fi version and will reveal whether the expectations are met.
Samsung Exynos 5420 Octa | ARM Mali-T628 MP6 | 12.20" | 750 g

Inexpensive all-around laptop. With the Pavilion 15-n213eg, HP offers a gaming capable 15.6-inch notebook. The buyer will not only get powerful hardware, but also a big storage capacity and 8 GB of RAM for 600 Euros (~$832). Our review will reveal whether the notebook can deliver in practice what it promises in theory.
Intel Core i5-4200U | NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

Courage to change. The bulky EliteBooks from the past are gone – HP's business-series now primarily uses thin cases and efficient ULV hardware. We review the entry-level configuration of the new EliteBook 850 G1 for around 1,000 Euros (~$1387).
Intel Core i5-4200U | Intel HD Graphics 4400 | 15.60" | 2 kg

A fresh phablet. Pursuing the Lumia 1520, Nokia sends another 6-inch phablet featuring HD resolution and Windows Phone 8 into the race, called the Lumia 1320. Its power and configuration are no match for the premium model, but it is nevertheless a strong smartphone.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 8930AB | Qualcomm Adreno 305 | 6.00" | 220 g

Treading quietly. The underrepresented stealth-adventure genre gets a fresh wind with the new Thief game. This article will not cover whether the series-reboot attains to the quality of its predecessor. Instead, we will investigate how much performance the title demands of a variety of hardware components. Will owners of weaker notebooks be able to enjoy this game?

Last hurrah. Sony launches a convertible dubbed Vaio Fit 11A multi-flip on the market. It provides innumerable configurations for home use, and is likely one of the last devices that the manufacturer brings to the international market. Will Sony leave with a blast?
Intel Celeron N2920 | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | 11.60" | 1.2 kg

Black, silent laptop. Another new office notebook in the hotly contested price segment around 400 Euros (~$555). Did HP manage to break the monotony and give its entry-level model a special touch or did we have to deal with the usual standard fare?
Intel Pentium N3510 | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | 15.60" | 2.5 kg

Transformation. Lenovo completely redesigns its mobile workstations from the ThinkPad W-series and introduces some fundamental changes in this category. Does the device really meet the high expectations of the loyal customers?
Intel Core i7-4700MQ | NVIDIA Quadro K1100M | 15.50" | 2.5 kg

All-round laptop. The Pavilion wants to be a gaming capable all-round notebook for the small budget. The 17.3-incher with Core i5 processor and Radeon GPU costs about 650 Euros (~$892). Our review reveals whether you will get a decent device for this price.
Intel Core i5-4200M | AMD Radeon HD 8670M | 17.30" | 2.9 kg

Grab bag. A thin 17-inch chassis with a dual GPU solution: This is how the Taiwanese manufacturer imagines the perfect gaming notebook. We have a closer look at the exciting concept. Does the unusual hardware combination reveal any drawbacks?
Intel Core i7-4700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 765M SLI | 17.30" | 3.3 kg

Chrome is in. Despite its limited scope and continuing overlap with tablets and smartphones, the Chromebook is looking to stay and stand its ground. We take a closer look at the 11.6-inch Samsung Series 3 Chromebook equipped with the same processor as the Nexus 10. Can you go wrong with a $250 laptop?
Samsung Exynos 5250 Dual | ARM Mali-T604 MP4 | 11.60" | 1.1 kg

Typewriter with hardware weakness. The Acer TravelMate P255-M improves upon its predecessor TravelMate P253-M in several areas. A comfortable keyboard, a ULV Core i5 CPU, and an appealing design raise the expectations. In what key areas the P255-M is a solid notebook and where it loses some ground is the subject of our review.
Intel Core i5-4200U | Intel HD Graphics 4400 | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

Color master. The HP ZBook 15 mobile workstation is available in a variety of configurations. The first version we reviewed already proved itself in our battery of tests. Now we turn our sights to a configuration with a high-intensity DreamColor display and a speedy Nvidia Quadro K2100M graphics card. What can you expect from this combination? Read our update to find out.
Intel Core i7-4700MQ | NVIDIA Quadro K2100M | 15.60" | 3.4 kg

Make new from old - it is possible with external graphics cards. Once a laptop gets old, you can upgrade RAM and sometimes even the CPU, but it is only rarely possible to replace the graphics card.

Quiet and frugal. HP only charges around 260 Euros (~$358) for the Compaq 15-h024sg. For this price you get a simple 15.6-inch notebook with a frugal AMD APU and a 500 GB hard drive. The Windows operating system is not provided. Our review shows if the notebook can still convince us despite the low price.
AMD E1-2100 | AMD Radeon HD 8210 | 15.60" | 2.2 kg

Unique and suave. It will likely be the last smartphone that Motorola makes under Google's authority. The Moto X offers a few extraordinary features and rather conservative looks. Can Motorola score with it a last time?
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960DT | Qualcomm Adreno 320 | 4.70" | 130 g

Flexible. Lenovo tries to make using a touchscreen easier for the users of the IdeaPad Flex 15D with an opening angle of up to 300 degrees. We indeed liked this solution. Our test uncovers whether the device is also convincing beyond this feature.
AMD A6-5200 | AMD Radeon HD 8400 | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

Redundant successor? Samsung launched an entry-level tablet on the market that did not really convince us in several fields with its Galaxy Tab 3 7.0. Now, 7 months later, we have our hands on the Lite version - is it a sensible diet or simply nip/tuck madness?
Marvell PXA986 | Vivante GC1000+ Dual-Core | 7.00" | 310 g

Ultimate rush. Which tech specs does the technically savvy user find most compelling? A beefy CPU, lightning-fast SSD, and a potent graphics card propel an Ultrabook to the top of the "must-have" list. Does the Zenbook UX302 score a "Very Good" this time around?
Intel Core i7-4500U | NVIDIA GeForce GT 730M | 13.30" | 1.6 kg

More business. Solid office companions are very popular, despite the tablet and ultrabook boom. Can the ProBook 640 continue the tradition of sturdy and efficient business devices?
Intel Core i5-4200M | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | 14.00" | 2.1 kg

Haswell update. The combination of a high-performance Core i7 quad-core processor, matte screen, and Windows 7/8 Professional already indicates that the ProBook 450 G1 wants to be a work machine. HP aims at both professional and private users at the same time. However, the company demands just under 800 Euros (~$1099) for the laptop. Our test report reveals whether the device is worth the money.
Intel Core i7-4702MQ | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

Slimming mania. The review sample's big brother completely convinced us in the editorial office. Users who were looking forward to a comparable version with a dual-SIM feature will, however, be disappointed. The South Korean manufacturer has slimmed down the tech specs to such an extent that neither smartphone has much in common apart from the screen size and name.
MediaTek MT6577 | PowerVR SGX531 | 5.50" | 163 g

Understatement with security. Reliability and security are probably the two most important things for business users. This should also apply for their notebooks, and Dell's Latitude series earned a good reputation. The Dell Latitude E6440 wants to continue this tradition – our review shows the strengths and weaknesses of the new model.
Intel Core i5-4300M | AMD Radeon HD 8690M | 14.00" | 2.1 kg

Quick convertible. Sony has come up with an innovative construction that allows converting a laptop into a tablet quickly. Besides the review sample's unusually high resolution of 2880x1620 pixels, particularly its size of 15.5 inches stands out, as that is actually incompatible with its use as a portable tablet.
Intel Core i7-4500U | NVIDIA GeForce GT 735M | 15.50" | 2.3 kg

Curved thing. The display of LG's first smartphone with a curved screen is certainly an eye-catcher, but just this key feature turns out to be the problem. The other features are on one level with the high-end competition: A fast Snapdragon 800, 32 GB storage and an Ultra HD camera as well as the self-healing case create an interesting package nonetheless.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 | Qualcomm Adreno 330 | 6.00" | 176 g

Constant performance. OCZ promises the Vector 150 is a Solid State Drive whose performance remains high even after intensive use. We tested a 120 GB and a 240 GB model to see how well this works.

Now featuring Haswell. HP's ProBook 470 is an office laptop for both the private and professional field. Its price range of approx. 700 Euros (~$959) and the installed hardware also make the device interesting for users who want to replace their desktop PC at home with a 17.3-inch laptop. Our test report reveals whether the laptop is convincing.
Intel Core i5-4200M | AMD Radeon HD 8750M | 17.30" | 2.9 kg

Experiment.. The 2013 edition of the X1 Carbon came pretty close to a rating of "very good". Still, Lenovo has not stopped improving its premium ultrabook series, adding a WQHD IPS panel to the 13-inch device while also improving its battery life and implementing new input devices / ports. Is this enough to eradicate the few remaining issues?
Intel Core i7-4600U | Intel HD Graphics 4400 | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

Good, but overpriced. The Travelmate P455-M is aimed at business professionals and as such equipped with TPM, a fingerprint scanner, and security software. A ULV Core i5 processor powers the notebook. How does the system, which sells for a fairly steep 840 Euro (~$1150), handle the daily workload?
Intel Core i5-4200U | Intel HD Graphics 4400 | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

Muscle tablet. The 8-inch HP Slate 8 Pro comes with a powerful Nvidia Tegra 4 quad-core SoC, but this is far from being its only virtue. As our review will show, HP's Android tablet remains competitive in many other areas as well.
Nvidia Tegra 4 | NVIDIA GeForce Tegra 4 | 8.00" | 451 g

Serious. After Microsoft more or less abandoned the flight simulator market following the release of their Flight Simulator X, Laminar Research has the only viable and constantly updated alternative with their X-Plane Flight Simulator. Our review will focus on the hardware requirements and show which notebooks and desktops handle the simulator smoothly.

Turning big into small. Already the name makes its obvious: The Z1 Compact is the handier version of Sony's Xperia Z1 flagship. These "Mini" editions are presently quite common, but the Z1 is an exception because most of the hardware is the same as used in the larger version.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 | Qualcomm Adreno 330 | 4.30" | 137 g

Improved by Haswell. A notebook that you carry around all the time should be as light as possible, but also sturdy and enduring at the same time. Lenovo tries to meet these requirements with the ultrabooks of the ThinkPad S-series. We review the ThinkPad S540, the current 15.6-inch model from the series. The biggest improvement: The S540 models are equipped with Haswell processors.
Intel Core i5-4200U | AMD Radeon HD 8670M | 15.60" | 2.1 kg

More displays. The Yotaphone has been in the headlines for a while now, because it has one unique feature. Turn the smartphone around and you can see a second display, a so-called E-Ink display. Our review shows how the Russian company "Yota Devices" solved this design challenge.
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960T | Qualcomm Adreno 320 | 4.30" | 146 g

Superb display. Acer's Aspire E1-772G is an inexpensive 17.3-inch multi-purpose notebook which ships without a Windows OS and sells for just under 600 Euros (~$800). It comes with a matte Full HD display, a Haswell Core i5 processor, plenty of storage, and is suitable for gaming as well. At least on paper, the notebook looks like a compelling package. How the E1-772G fares during everyday operation is the subject of our review.
Intel Core i5-4200M | NVIDIA GeForce 820M | 17.30" | 3.2 kg

Enduring and quiet. The Satellite C50-A-1JU is a basic office laptop based on a Bay Trail Pentium. The laptop for around 400 Euros (~$545) promises long battery runtimes, and good emission rates owing to the energy-efficient quad-core processor. Our test report reveals whether this is achieved in practical use.
Intel Pentium N3520 | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

Brilliant white. Toshiba clads the Satellite C75-A-13A in innocent white. Technically, it does not at all look bad with a Haswell Core i5, 8 GB of RAM, and a 1 TB hard drive. The laptop is available for approximately 700 Euros (~$951). Our test report shows whether it is worth its price.
Intel Core i5-4200M | NVIDIA GeForce 710M | 17.30" | 2.7 kg

Newcomer. Toshiba gets into the market of mobile workstations and offers a very well-equipped device with the Tecra W50-A-104. Does the well-known competition need to be afraid? We will find out in our review.
Intel Core i7-4800MQ | NVIDIA Quadro K2100M | 15.60" | 2.7 kg

Quad-core couch potato. There are plenty of touch notebooks but cheap models available for less than 450 Euros (~$612) and in a flat, 14-inch format are quite rare. Lenovo launches its new S415 touch notebook and the question on our mind is: Is it more powerful and mobile than the slow S405?
AMD A6-5200 | AMD Radeon HD 8400 | 14.00" | 1.7 kg

Contingency plan. Business notebooks don't have to be expensive, as we've seen in the past. Fujitsu tries to gain a foothold in the lower price bracket with the Lifebook A544. How successful is the new notebook?
Intel Core i5-4200M | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | 15.60" | 2.2 kg

A must-have. The T440s is currently one of the most sought-after products on the mobile business market. But with so many versions available, it is not exactly easy for a buyer to figure out which model is best suited to his or her individual needs. To follow-up on our review of the basic version, here we have written an update reviewing the top model, equipped with an Intel i7 CPU, FHD IPS display and a fat 9-cell battery.
Intel Core i7-4600U | Intel HD Graphics 4400 | 14.00" | 1.7 kg

Powered by AMD. The top version of the Inspiron 17R is equipped with the rare Radeon HD 8870M. How well does the DirectX 11 chip harmonize with a ULV processor and is the performance high-end or average? Our review gives the answers.
Intel Core i7-4500U | AMD Radeon HD 8870M | 17.30" | 3 kg

Quite the spectre! HP calls its premium ultrabooks "Spectre" - and equips its most recent flagship device with a high-resolution QHD IPS display. But is the difference between QHD and Full HD truly that noticeable? And what about its build quality, its design, its performance and its connectivity? In short: Is the premium ultrabook worth its premium price?
Intel Core i7-4500U | Intel HD Graphics 4400 | 13.30" | 1.5 kg

Hot? Fujitsu introduces its new flagship, and presents a classy-looking ultrabook alongside a docking station and an ultra-high-resolution touchscreen. The other features are also very promising. Is the U904 the perfect business laptop for on-the-go professional?
Intel Core i7-4600U | Intel HD Graphics 4400 | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

Ahead of the race. Sporting one of the newest Clevo shells, the Racer 3W succeeds the previous Racer 2.0 by including Haswell updates and one of the fastest mobile Quadro GPUs available. We test drive this racer of a notebook against other powerhouse DTRs.
Intel Core i7-4930MX | NVIDIA Quadro K5100M | 15.60" | 3.2 kg

Triple champion? Tablets with a keyboard dock are an old hat? Notebooks are prehistoric? Android tablets are cheap slowpokes? Asus combines these three categories, and the result is not outdated, archaic or boring.
Intel Core i7-4500U | Intel HD Graphics 4400 | 11.60" | 1.7 kg

Taken out of service. "The best price performance ratio for the price-conscious budget" – Lenovo's inexpensive office notebook is not focused on the design but the performance is very good in return.
Intel Core i5-4200M | NVIDIA GeForce GT 720M | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

Truly professional? The Dell Venue 11 Pro is a Windows tablet aimed at the business user. We take a look at the version with Core i3 processor to determine if it is indeed a suitable companion for the office.
Intel Core i3-4020Y | Intel HD Graphics 4200 | 10.80" | 1.5 kg

Big brother. The Taiwanese manufacturer surpasses its S1 model with the latest Acer Liquid S2. The smartphone is equipped with a Full HD screen, a fast Snapdragon 800 processor and a 13 MP camera, which can even record UHD videos. This places it comfortably in the high-end category. The price for this hardware is high, as is to be expected.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 | Qualcomm Adreno 330 | 6.00" | 231 g

Quiet and strong. Lenovo furnishes a 17.3 inch casing with a Haswell Core i5 processor and a GeForce GPU, and sells the bundle for just under 700 Euros. The installed components suggest a powerful, all-round laptop. Our test report reveals whether this is really true.
Intel Core i5-4200M | NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M | 17.30" | 2.9 kg

Workstation to go. Dell's Precision M3800 is an ultrabook-shaped mobile workstation, combining powerful components with a slim chassis. Our in-depth review will show whether this device is capable of delivering in all crucial fields, and not just in terms of looks.
Intel Core i7-4702HQ | NVIDIA Quadro K1100M | 15.60" | 2 kg

Souped-up. MSI's CX61 multimedia notebook line gets an extensive upgrade. A Haswell CPU and current Nvidia graphics card bring the device up-to-date technologically. But did MSI put real work into fixing the predecessor's flaws, or did they simply switch out the hardware? Read our comprehensive review to find out.
Intel Core i5-4200M | NVIDIA GeForce GT 720M | 15.60" | 2.5 kg

Fade to gray. Lenovo's series E540 is designed for business users who are looking for an inexpensive and individually configurable 15.6-inch notebook. While certain mobility features take a back seat, the quality of the tried-and-true ThinkPad input devices is still a priority for Lenovo. The E540 is a pretty impressive notebook overall and its one obvious shortcoming seems almost unavoidable in this price class.
Intel Core i3-4000M | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | 15.60" | 2.5 kg

Premium gaming device. The Asus N56JR is no cheap machine. Shipping with an Haswell Core i7 CPU, a GeForce GTX 760M, a Full HD display, metal surfaces, a backlit keyboard and an external subwoofer this is one premium package at a premium price point of around 1100 Euros ($1504). Our review will reveal whether the laptop keeps its promises in real life, competing with the best of the best.
Intel Core i7-4700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760M | 15.60" | 2.7 kg

Enduring quad-core. Lenovo equips a small 11.6-inch laptop with an AMD quad-core processor, and demands less than 400 Euros (~$547) for the bundle. Our test report reveals whether Lenovo has created the perfect compromise of size, performance, and price.
AMD A4-5000 | AMD Radeon HD 8330 | 11.60" | 1.3 kg

XL-smartphone for a small price. The LG D605 Optimus L9 II impresses with its 4.7-inch HD display and combines two very appealing things: A lot of performance for a comparatively low price. We tested it.
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8230 | Qualcomm Adreno 305 | 4.70" | 120 g

Faster. Intel in the fast lane? We tested a third tablet with the quad-core Atom and are excited: fluid Windows performance and 5 hours battery life. Are there any disadvantages?
Intel Atom Z3770 | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | 10.00" | 661 g

Rounded office laptop. The ProBook 455 is aimed at private users and small businesses. The buyer gets an AMD APU, matte screen, and Windows 7 Professional in a 15.6-inch laptop for approximately 450 Euros (~$610). Our test report reveals whether the laptop is convincing.
AMD A4-4300M | AMD Radeon HD 7420G | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

Lots of pixels, mediocre performance. You cannot decide whether to get a laptop or a tablet? Then a convertible such as the Dell XPS 11 might be the ideal compromise. Our review will show how this jack-of-all-trades with a Core i5 CPU, a QHD display and an SSD fares during actual usage.
Intel Core i5-4210Y | Intel HD Graphics 4200 | 11.60" | 1.1 kg

The beautiful appearance is deceptive. With the Satellite M50D-A-10K, Toshiba offers a slim office computer with quad-core processor, 8 GB of RAM and 750 GB hard drive for about 500 Euros (~$677). Aluminum elements make the exterior of the device more beautiful. Our review reveals, whether the notebook performs well.
AMD A6-5200 | AMD Radeon HD 8400 | 15.60" | 2.2 kg

6 inches made in Finland. Big screen, Full HD resolution, a powerful Snapdragon 800, and a high-resolution camera. Nokia has finally arrived in the premium division, and presents its first phablet based on Windows Phone 8 called Lumia 1520. Read how it fares against the Android competition in our test report.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 | Qualcomm Adreno 330 | 6.00" | 210 g

Smartphone genes. LG promises that you will find many features of the LG G2 in the G Pad 8.3. The smartphone got a "very good" in our review at that time. Now we want to know how well the tablet derivative does.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 APQ8064T | Qualcomm Adreno 320 | 8.30" | 338 g

Big promises. Toshiba’s Encore WT8-A-102 is an exciting new Windows tablet with enough mobility and high-quality hardware to potentially threaten the current market leaders. But is it a success? We put the tablet through an extensive series of tests to find out.
Intel Atom Z3740 | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | 8.00" | 450 g

For the (small) business. HP's ProBook 650 is a new mainstream business notebook. It is well equipped with a docking port, 5 USB 3.0 ports, a matte display as well as a Haswell processor and it is also interesting for private users with a retail price of 750 Euro (~$1025). We have a closer look a the ProBook 650 in our review.
Intel Core i3-4000M | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

Ultra-TravelMate. Acer updates their venerable TravelMate-series and adds a 14-inch business Ultrabook to the lineup. Is the 14-inch Haswell-equipped P645 with its dedicated Radeon graphics card and generously-sized SSD a compelling alternative to the established competition?
Intel Core i7-4500U | AMD Radeon HD 8750M | 14.00" | 1.6 kg

Well-designed AMD all-rounder. Acer demands approximately 500 Euros (~$683) for its slim Aspire V5-255G all-rounder. The list of equipment sounds promising: Quad-core processor, AMD dual-graphics, matte screen, aluminum components, backlit keyboard. Our test report reveals whether the Aspire convinces in everyday use.
AMD A8-5557M | AMD Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8750M Dual Graphics | 15.60" | 2 kg

Mr. Bond sends his regards. The Simvalley smartwatch is not like any other smartwatch on the market. It is not only designed to be an input and a display of a smartphone, it is also actually a smartphone. A dual-core processor from MediaTek provides sufficient performance and the small watch even has a camera. Our practical review shows what the smartwatch is capable of.
MediaTek MT6572 | ARM Mali-400 MP | 1.50" | 91 g

Pure business. The ZBook series may be new, but its first models are coming out with a bang. Following on the footsteps of the ZBook 17, the ZBook 15 is everything the EliteBook series is and more. We take a closer look at the $2999 model in this full review.
Intel Core i7-4800MQ | NVIDIA Quadro K610M | 15.60" | 2.8 kg

Imperfect. The Lenovo ThinkPad T440p belongs to a line of classic business notebooks and aims itself at professional users in particular. With high-performance components, multifaceted interface options, a large battery, and the usual ease in installing upgrades, the signs are all good. We comprehensively tested whether the ThinkPad T440p is really convincing in the final analysis.
Intel Core i7-4700MQ | NVIDIA GeForce GT 730M | 14.00" | 2.2 kg

Little powerhouse. MSI takes a lot of risk with their GE40. Lightning-fast high-end hardware from Intel and Nvidia come in a compact and comfortably lightweight 14-inch case. How does that combination affect the notebook's temperatures and noise level? Read on to find out.
Intel Core i7-4702MQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760M | 14.00" | 1.9 kg

Energy-efficient stealth device. Toshiba's Satellite NB10t-A-101 is an 11.6-inch netbook which comes equipped with a Bay Trail Celeron CPU, a touchscreen, a 500 GB HDD and Windows 8, costing approx. 380 Euros (~$518). Our review will show whether Toshiba's small notebook is a true bargain.
Intel Celeron N2810 | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | 11.60" | 1.5 kg

Small-fry PC. For years, netbooks have been in a downtrend and are now only niche products. However, Asus isn't giving up, and launches a new model featuring an extremely economic AMD APU and touchscreen that includes the typical advantages and disadvantages of this device category based on the operating concept of Windows 8.
AMD A4-1200 | AMD Radeon HD 8180 | 10.10" | 1.1 kg

Best of Both Worlds? Toshiba is promising a "High-performance Tablet" and a "Fully-equipped Notebook" - all in one device. Is that possible with a standard HDD and AMDs weakest APU?
AMD A4-1200 | AMD Radeon HD 8180 | 13.30" | 2.2 kg

The people's smartphone. Google dubs its latest highlight "Moto G" that is sold by the subsidiary Motorola. The smartphone fuses high-performance hardware with a reasonable price. We checked whether this strategy adds up.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 | Qualcomm Adreno 305 | 4.50" | 143 g

Defective product. A Temash APU, IPS panel and lighter than a Vaio Tap 11. Has MSI introduced the perfect tablet to the market?
AMD A4-1200 | AMD Radeon HD 8180 | 11.60" | 674 g

Marathon runner in business attire. A slim and extremely light magnesium case makes the Toshiba Portégé Z30 one of the most mobile notebooks of its range. The lavishly equipped 13-inch laptop further scores with long battery runtimes and great performance - but is this enough to justify the expensive price of almost 1,500 Euros (~$2038)?
Intel Core i7-4500U | Intel HD Graphics 4400 | 13.30" | 1.2 kg

Green with envy? The Envy 15-j011sg is aimed at price-conscious multimedia users. Powerful mid-range hardware in the form of a Core i5-4200M, and a GeForce GT 740M has been packed in an elegant 15 inch chassis along with a Full HD screen. The sound system proves to be the biggest highlight.
Intel Core i5-4200M | NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

Basically basic. Cramming as much computer as possible into a case for $400 is a challenging and often perilous task. With their Aspire E1-470P, Acer takes another swipe at low-cost leadership in the Windows touchscreen category of devices. Was it worth the effort?
Intel Core i3-3217U | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 14.00" | 1.9 kg

Large, colorful and extravagant. The One Touch Idol X is Alcatel's bid on the international smartphone market. The slim model boasts a 5-inch display which offers bright colors. Is that enough to be ranked amongst the high-end smartphones? Let us find out.
Mediatek MT6589 | PowerVR SGX544 | 5.00" | 130 g

Smaller brother? Asus offers two similar-looking 13.3-inch Zenbooks which differ completely at their cores. As these models are Ultrabooks, they are light, thin and equipped with a touchscreen. The UX301LA performed very well in our test. Can the affordable UX302LA match the high standards set by its predecessor?
Intel Core i5-4200U | Intel HD Graphics 4400 | 13.30" | 1.5 kg

Stamina and stability. Both are quite the virtues of the Lenovo Yoga Tablet 8, thanks to its large 6000 mAh battery and the integrated kickstand. But what about the rest of its ingredients? While both the bright 8-inch IPS display and the unusual shape make for great eye-catchers, we will have to see whether the MediaTek MT8389 SoC with 1.2 GHz, 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage space suffice to remain competitive in the price segment below 300 Euros (~$412).
Mediatek MT8389 | PowerVR SGX544 | 8.00" | 401 g

A chameleon. The multi-flip presents itself as a transformation artist. At one moment, it sports a clamshell look; in the next, it is suddenly a tablet PC. What does Sony do better or worse than the numerous convertibles on the market?
Intel Core i5-4200U | Intel HD Graphics 4400 | 13.30" | 1.3 kg

Business hybrid. Lenovo's new 12.5-inch ThinkPad Yoga borrows the 360-degree folding screen design from the consumer-oriented IdeaPad-line and adapts it for business use. Does the versatile Ultrabook convertible with its innovative usage-modes still offer the legendary ThinkPad quality we've come to expect from the series?
Intel Core i5-4200U | Intel HD Graphics 4400 | 12.50" | 1.6 kg

Bay Trail in a notebook. Packard Bell's 10-inch notebook is already available for just under 300 Euros (~$410). For that sum the buyer will receive Windows 8, a touchscreen and MS Office Home & Student 2013. The device runs on a new Bay Trail Celeron. Is the little notebook worth the money? Our review reveals the answer.
Intel Celeron N2805 | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | 10.00" | 1.1 kg

Haswell Pentium. The screen of the IdeaPad Flex 15 can be turned by up to 300 degrees, and thus enables a more comfortable use of its touchscreen. Find out in our test report whether the IdeaPad has more to offer than this nifty gimmick, and whether it also convinces as a laptop.
Intel Pentium 3556U | Intel HD Graphics (Haswell) | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

Aluminum office. Dell's Inspiron 14-7437 is an aluminum ultrabook with a touchscreen as well as Windows 8 and reminds us of a MacBook. How does it perform in our review?
Intel Core i7-4500U | Intel HD Graphics 4400 | 14.00" | 1.7 kg

A real price-cutter. Acer asks for a mere 250 Euros (~$345) for their Aspire E1-532. The computer's highlights are a Celeron Haswell processor and a matte display. A Windows operating system, however, isn't part of the package. Is it possible to get a decent notebook for such a low price?
Intel Celeron 2955U | Intel HD Graphics (Haswell) | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

A giant from China. With a panel diagonal of 5.7-inches ZTE follows the trend of ever bigger smartphones. A strong SoC, a camera with a 13 MP sensor and LTE support will make the device a hit - and all of this for a low price. Find out what the downsides are in our test review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064A | Qualcomm Adreno 320 | 5.70" | 197 g

Pulled all the punches? Only 10 millimeters thick, yet a Windows tablet with the usual speedy performance? Sony believes demanding users can work more productively than ever with a Windows tablet today without sacrificing comfort or mobility. Is it the tablet highlight of the year?
Intel Core i5-4210Y | Intel HD Graphics 4200 | 11.60" | 1.1 kg

8-inch versatility. The Dell Venue 8 Pro is an 8-inch tablet based on Intel's current-generation Atom processor. Does the pint-sized Windows 8.1 tablet, which comes with MS Office free of charge, really enhance productivity and is it a worthwhile investment?
Intel Atom Z3740D | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | 8.00" | 388 g

Sharp new laptop. Toshiba's M50-A series aims at the large consumer market, choosing the right internals ranging from a high-performance Haswell-generation ULV CPU to a dedicated graphics card for gamers. That our test device still doesn't manage to reach one of the top spots when compared to its similarly specced competitors is mostly due to the chassis as well as the display.
Intel Core i5-4200U | NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M | 15.60" | 2.2 kg

Firefox for the phone. In 2004, Mozilla revolutionized the Internet world with its Firefox browser. Now the non-profit organization launches a mobile operating system on the market dubbed Firefox OS. One of the first cell phones featuring this OS is the affordable Alcatel One Touch Fire that we put through its paces. Is another revolution now coming our way?
Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227A | Qualcomm Adreno 200 | 3.50" | 108 g

Showing true colors. Gaming laptops not only stand out through enormous power; they also want to win over the hearts of gamers with a daring design. Gigabyte also follows this path with its P25W, and creates a gaming machine with a bright yellow surface along with a metallic wrist rest. Does courage plus power add up to perfection?
Intel Core i7-4700MQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M | 15.60" | 2.9 kg

Duo. Asus offers the fourth generation of its tablet-smartphone combination with the New Padfone. There has been enough time to improve every aspect of the concept and get rid of initial problems, but was the manufacturer successful?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 | Qualcomm Adreno 330 | 10.10" | 145 g

It's a ThinkPad – will it do the thinking for you? At first glance, Lenovo's new L440 from the ThinkPad line looks well-built and seems rigid as expected. Find out in our test report whether the laptop can live up to this first impression, and whether it can compete on the market in terms of performance.
Intel Core i5-4330M | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | 14.00" | 2.3 kg

Slimmed down. Lenovo puts a new model on the market for the mid-range segment. The 7-inch tablet is in the same weight class as the Google Nexus 7 2013 or the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7. Readers will see in the following sections how well the test subject holds its own against each first-class tablet.
Mediatek MT8125 | PowerVR SGX544 | 7.00" | 246 g