Reviews

Quality on a budget. The entry-level category is filled with numerous offerings of varying levels of quality. This 15.6-inch Asus retails for only $629, but it's already on top of most of its competition. Find out in this review what makes this budget notebook worthwhile.
Intel Core i5-3230M | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 15.60" | 2.5 kg

Tablet made in China. The manufacturer Ainol is based in China and is now represented with extremely cheap tablets in the Western hemisphere as well. What does Ainol's Novo 7 Crystal Quad Core have to offer for a price of around 90 Euros (~$116)? And how will it fare in comparison with other low-budget devices?
Actions ACT-ATM7029 | Vivante GC1000+ Dual-Core | 7.00" | 335 g

Chameleon? Schenker offers an inexpensive and very freely configurable business notebook based on the Clevo W551EU Barebone. Does the endless competition leave room for such an alternative?
Intel Core i7-3632QM | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 15.60" | 2.2 kg

Huawei Gets things done. Huawei now releases a Windows 8 smartphone on the market dubbed Ascend W1. It features a 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8230 SoC and a 4 GB internal flash memory. With a street price of below 200 Euros (~$259), it wants to cater to new smartphone users and price conscious buyers.
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8230 | Qualcomm Adreno 305 | 4.00" | 125 g

BusinessMate. Acer's 14-inch TravelMate P643-V-6424 targets the business customer and competes with similar notebooks from Lenovo, Dell, and HP. Is the 14-inch TravelMate a viable alternative to the stalwarts ThinkPad, Latitude, and ProBook?
Intel Core i5-3320M | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 14.00" | 2.3 kg

Yet another bullseye. The compact, portable ThinkPad Edge E130 sports a Core i3 processor and a matte 11.6-inch screen, that is combined with a high-capacity battery. All the ingredients needed for a mobile work laptop are available. Our test reveals whether the device is thoroughly convincing.
Intel Core i3-3227U | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 11.60" | 1.6 kg

The ultimate superlatives. Innumerable devices found their way to Notebookcheck's tests again in March. We would like to supply an overview of premium devices with this article and facilitate any potential buying intentions.

All-rounder for professionals. Flexibility - this feature is very important for the business convertible ThinkPad X230T from Lenovo. Integrated UMTS, high-performance hardware and good office capabilities are supposed to impress the more wealthy business customer - not an easy task with a retail price of almost 1,700 Euros (~$2206).
Intel Core i5-3320M | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 12.50" | 1.8 kg

Product diversity. The Xperia ZL extends Sony's smartphone portfolio at the top of the range, whereby familiar hardware and a 5-inch display with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels meet a slightly reworked case, all of which is currently available at a price of around 550 Euros (~$715).
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064A | Qualcomm Adreno 320 | 5.00" | 151 g

Second try. Although the Acer Aspire V3 was designed as a multimedia notebook, the first test model did not come with a Full HD display. Now, the manufacturer has fixed this shortcoming. The nearly identically equipped successor features an adequate display.
Intel Core i7-3630QM | NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M | 17.30" | 3.1 kg

Adjusting the price. The Y300 is the cheapest Ascend device from the Chinese company Huawei. You can buy the smartphone for just 149 Euros (~$194) but is it a good deal or should you invest more money?
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play MSM8225 | Qualcomm Adreno 203 | 4.00" | 130 g

BlackBerry or Sony. After the mobile World Congress, we are looking forward to seeing the new flagships from HTC and Samsung. In the meantime, the top models from Sony and BlackBerry are fighting for the Smartphone crown. In the tablet world, the entry and middle-class devices are king.

Sharp as a razor. Sony had manufacturing issues with their Tablet S. The brand new Tablet Z is supposed to help get the electronics company back on track - and ahead. We scrutinized this pre-series device. Even its appearance is certainly sharp...
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064A | Qualcomm Adreno 320 | 10.10" | 500 g

Desktop roundup. Notebookcheck leaves the beaten track: We compare current PC processors of the FX and the A series with each other and want to know whether AMD can outperform the seemingly overwhelming competition from Intel.
AMD A10-5800K | AMD Radeon HD 7660D

Smart Business. Until now, the Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro has been available only to business customers. The manufacturer is now selling the convertible tablet through regular retail channels. We will see if the new offering is as convincing as its smaller brother with the Atom CPU.
Intel Core i5-3317U | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 11.60" | 1.6 kg

Touch on a budget. Sony expands its affordable lineup of touchscreen notebooks equipped with Windows 8. With touchscreen models becoming more and more common, how does this $700 Vaio distinguish itself from the likes of other hybrids and convertibles?
Intel Core i3-3227U | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 14.00" | 2 kg

The business professional? With the Tecra R950, Toshiba wants to teach its competitors from Dell, HP and Lenovo the meaning of fear. To do so, they equipped it with the currently fastest Dual-Core processor, an integrated UMTS module and extensive security equipment. But is this enough to justify the high price?
Intel Core i7-3540M | AMD Radeon HD 7570M | 15.60" | 2.5 kg

Cheap giant. The Asus K75DE is a 17-inch multimedia contender equipped with an AMD-APU and CrossFire technology. Find out more about the device in the following review.
AMD A8-4500M | AMD Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7670M Dual Graphics | 17.30" | 3.1 kg

Like a brick on your ear. Samsung's Note kicked off the ongoing wave of large smartphones, aka phablets. Now, Asus joins in with its big 7-inch Fonepad, nominally a tablet to make phone calls. It will definitely attract attention when held to an ear - at least at present.
Intel Atom Z2420 | PowerVR SGX540 | 7.00" | 340 g

For the young. The Samsung Galaxy Young is a handy smartphone for novices and the young. As its street price of 125 Euros (~$164) is rather low, you will have to live with several limitations, won't you? We will discover them in our review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227A | Qualcomm Adreno 200 | 3.27" | 112 g

Add some contrast to the office. A Celeron dual-core processor from the Ivy Bridge generation powers this Toshiba notebook. The processor joins forces with a 15.6-inch display, plenty of hard drive space and Windows 8. On paper, the computer claims to serve the needs of most users. Whether this is true in practice is a question for our review to answer.
Intel Celeron 1000M | Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

Workhorse. The 730U3E ultrabook is a new member of Samsung's Series 7 Ultra family. A first-rate metal casing, swift hardware, a matte Full HD IPS screen and agreeable input devices are its initial key specs. We tested the model featuring 256 GB flash memory for 1349 Euros (~$1761, RRP).
Intel Core i5-3337U | AMD Radeon HD 8570M | 13.30" | 1.5 kg

Big Business. Apparently hands-on is preferred in the office - we certainly have not reviewed many affordable business notebooks with a 17.3-inch display in the last nine months. Toshiba is nevertheless still aiming at business users with its 17.3-inch Satellite Pro L850-16P, and we will determine whether the tenacity pays off in this review.
Intel Core i5-3210M | AMD Radeon HD 7670M | 17.30" | 2.7 kg

Little star? Affordable, stylish and handy: Samsung's Galaxy Fame is aimed especially at young customers. But perhaps it can also attract other target groups with features like a 5 megapixel camera and NFC.
Broadcom BCM28155 | Broadcom VideoCore-IV | 3.50" | 121 g

Familiar devices. More than four months after the launch of the Google Nexus 4 the counterpart from LG is finally available. The specifications are almost identical but the price is much higher. This review will tell you how the South Korean flagship device performs compared to other high-end devices.
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064A | Qualcomm Adreno 320 | 4.70" | 145 g

Balanced. The IdeaPad Z500-MBYG2GE is aimed at performance hungry multimedia users in particular. With an energy-saving Quad-Core and a GeForce GT 645M, the 15-inch device offers sufficient power for most (3D) applications. We have reviewed the all-rounder and will report our findings here.
Intel Core i7-3632QM | NVIDIA GeForce GT 645M | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

Too noisy, too slow. Acer's 15.6-inch Aspire V5-551-64454G50Makk is a slim and light notebook selling for less than 400 Euro (~$520). The power-efficient AMD A6-4455M APU should guarantee a long battery life. Find out here if the new notebook can deliver on that promise.
AMD A6-4455M | AMD Radeon HD 7500G | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

Are they still around? We haven't tested a netbook in four months. The small and low-cost notebooks have not prevailed on the market. Nevertheless, Acer sent the Aspire One 756-B847X to our test lab and we look at whether they are making a comeback.
Intel Celeron 847 | Intel HD Graphics 2000 | 11.60" | 1.3 kg

Small, white and glossy. Toshiba's product line features an interesting subnotebook dubbed Satellite L830-15L. The buyer not only gets a 13-inch HD screen but also an energy-efficient ULV processor for just under 640 Euros (~$834). We were especially curious about the graphics card's performance. Can the Radeon HD 7550M also cope with computing-intensive 3D applications.
Intel Core i5-3337U | AMD Radeon HD 7550M | 13.30" | 1.9 kg

Speedy, white, comes with LTE. The Samsung Galaxy Express seems to be made to stir up other mid-range smartphones with its ultrafast 4G internet connection, great battery life and the Samsung Galaxy S3’s fancy chassis. We venture to have a closer look.
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8930 | Qualcomm Adreno 305 | 4.50" | 138 g

A rugged companion. Samsung writes another chapter in the outdoor smartphone success story with their new Galaxy Xcover 2. Even though its inner life received a major overhaul, the end product is still just a mid-class device -- but it is certainly fit for the outdoors.
ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 | ARM Mali-400 MP | 4.00" | 150 g

Lucky number four.Long awaited, incessantly discussed and sold out even faster - Google's latest Nexus device raises the battle cry against other high-performance smartphones with an unrivaled price of 349 Euros (~$450) for the 16 GB version and 299 Euros (~$390) for the 8 GB version.
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064A | Qualcomm Adreno 320 | 4.70" | 139 g

Little brother. Powerful hardware within a more compact case: The 15.6-inch Samsung Series 7 Chronos 770Z5E-S01DE is equipped with a fast AMD Radeon HD 8870M graphics card, a matte Full HD display and a premium-quality metal case. We are putting the $1500-laptop through its paces.
Intel Core i7-3635QM | AMD Radeon HD 8870M | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

Mobile professional. It is intended to last a whole working day, and to be the perfect tool for users in trade and commerce. What makes this business tablet so special? Is it perhaps AMD's Hondo APU, which is so far only available in this tablet?
AMD Z-60 | AMD Radeon HD 6250 | 10.10" | 775 g

Bigger-screen alternative. Lenovo releases another Atom-powered tablet with Windows 8 OS - this time aimed squarely at the consumer market. How does the 11.6-inch IdeaTab Lynx K3011W compare to the competition and Lenovo's own ThinkPad Tablet 2?
Intel Atom Z2760 | PowerVR SGX545 | 11.60" | 646 g

Runs and runs and runs. While Windows 8 tablets powered by Atom SoCs are literally flooding the market, ones with a Core i processor are still scarce. Some users doubt whether a Windows model can compete with the ARM competition particularly when it comes to battery runtimes. We took an in-depth look at this.
Intel Core i5-3337U | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 11.60" | 950 g

Not up to date. With the Compaq Presario CQ58-350sg Hewlett Packard offers a cost-effective notebook containing an AMD E1-1200 APU. The AMD APU is not one of the most powerful representatives of its kind, but scores with low energy consumption. Theoretically, HP should have an enduring office laptop in its repertoire. Our test will show if this assumption holds up.
AMD E1-1200 | AMD Radeon HD 7310 | 15.00" | 2.5 kg

Pixel Perfect. Google's first internally developed Chromebook since the original CR-48 has made headlines for its novel specs. Does the dense 12.85-inch 2560 x 1700 resolution 3:2 IPS display really deliver an unmatched experience? Find out in this review how Google has managed to conceive the best, if not most unorthodox, Chromebook to date.
Intel Core i5-3427U | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 12.90" | 1.5 kg

Entry-level touch device. An elegant aluminium case, economic ULV hardware, long battery life - the VivoBook S300CA possesses many advantages of expensive ultrabooks, but is already available for under 600 Euros (~$787). As the icing on the cake, a touchscreen was incorporated, which is meant to set it apart from the competition.
Intel Core i3-3217U | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 13.30" | 1.8 kg

Newcomer - social climber? Is it just another cheap entry-level notebook from Packard Bell or does it really deliver quality for a low price? We scrutinize the EasyNote TE11HC-32328G50Mnks.
Intel Core i3-2328M | NVIDIA GeForce GT 620M | 15.60" | 2.5 kg

Ambitious. Metal surfaces, backlit keyboard, a Full HD screen and an external subwoofer lets Asus' N56VB stand out from the competition in many aspects. A contemporary midrange GPU works under the 15-inch, all-round laptop's hood in the form of the GeForce GT 740M. Find out whether the graphics card is deceptive or whether it is really a new product in this review.
Intel Core i7-3630QM | NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M | 15.60" | 2.7 kg

Blue gloss for beginners. The Toshiba Satellite L855D-10K is supposed to bring a breath of fresh air into the segment of inexpensive multimedia notebooks. Special characteristic: Shiny blue metallic surfaces that cover a part of the chassis. We check if the device just looks good or if it actually delivers good performance for the money.
AMD A8-4500M | AMD Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7610M Dual Graphics | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

A balancing act. The Surface Pro is an interesting concept tablet that Microsoft developed to showcase the strength of the Windows 8 platform on a touch-capable device. This is another Wintel collaboration that is able to use the ecosystem of apps available for the X86 Windows platform. This review points out the strengths and weaknesses of this form-factor.
Intel Core i5-3317U | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 10.60" | 920 g

A new Galaxy. Samsung introduced its smartphone flagship from the latest portfolio at a big event in London. A quad-core SoC based on ARM, a 720p screen, NFC and Android 4.0 ICS belong to the must-haves of this category today. Is Samsung's Galaxy S3 the new category leader in an attractive packaging?
Samsung Exynos 4412 Quad | ARM Mali-400 MP4 | 4.80" | 133 g

Affordable touch. Want the full Windows 8 experience but don’t want to spend a fortune? Acer’s M5-481PT touchscreen Ultrabook might be just the ticket. But can it check all the major boxes, or do its compromises outweigh its benefits?
Intel Core i5-3337U | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 14.00" | 2 kg

Inexpensive remake. Between the release of the Toshiba AT300 and AT300SE there were just a few months. This can also be seen in the comparison of the technical specifications of the two devices; the main specifications are almost identical. We checked if the 50 Euros (~$65) lower price point of the AT300SE is the deciding factor for a purchase.
NVIDIA Tegra 3 | NVIDIA GeForce ULP (Tegra 3) | 10.10" | 625 g

It runs games, it runs quietly, it runs cheap. With the TS11SB-250GE Packard Bell offers a well-furnished multimedia notebook for under 500 Euros (~$654). For the price you'll get a quad-core processor, an AMD dual graphics solution, 8 GB RAM and a software packet, containing programs like Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 and Adobe Premiere Elements 9. But our review reveals whether the notebook has what it takes to make a lasting impression.
AMD A8-3520M | AMD Radeon HD 6620G + HD 7670M Dual Graphics | 15.60" | 2.6 kg

The alternative? If you are looking for a business notebook, Samsung is not the first name you would think of. This should change with the 400B5C. Is this 15-inch model, with its built-in UMTS, precise workmanship and various safety features, the new ThinkPad killer?
Intel Core i5-3210M | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 15.60" | 2.5 kg

DTR Powerhouse. Introduced late last year, the Valkyrie series is the premier lineup from iBuyPower aimed at hardcore gamers on-the-go and high-performance hunters. Essentially an MSI gamer in disguise, does this $1900 17.3-inch DTR hold up well against the competition?
Intel Core i7-3630QM | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M | 17.30" | 4 kg

Ultra-touch. Touchscreens are trendy. Following smartphones, tablets and convertibles, the first touch-sensitive screens are now moving into the conventional laptop and ultrabook category. Is it an unnecessary gimmick or a practical feature? Read in the following review whether the combination of potent ultrabook and touchscreen can convince us.
Intel Core i5-3317U | NVIDIA GeForce GT 635M | 15.60" | 2.6 kg

Old-school business laptop. You are looking for a first-class office notebook? If attributes like stable, premium, typing-friendly, matte, cool, silent and money-saving are important to you, then you should keep on reading. But the main surprise of the HP ProBook 6475b lies with its display: Its color fidelity is excellent, despite a low-contrast screen. You shouldn't be too fond of stylish ultrabooks though, because the HP is far from cutting edge when it comes to weight and height.
AMD A6-4400M | AMD Radeon HD 7520G | 14.00" | 2.4 kg

Mom, Dad and I. Sony's Vaio Tap 20 not only strikes with its exceptionally large tablet size but, unlike the rule, also sees the whole family as its target group. In order to fulfill the wishes of all family members, young and old, Sony installs strong hardware and the finger supportive Windows 8 in the 20-inch tablet. We exhaustively checked just how family-friendly this concept really is.
Intel Core i5-3317U | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 20.00" | 5.1 kg

Aluminum rocket. The HTC One is the latest high-end smartphone from the Taiwanese manufacturer. A swift Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 Quad-Core-SoC, stereo speakers, a 4.7-inch display with 1080x1920 pixels and the latest software packed in a high-quality aluminum unibody. The new king of smartphones for 680 Euros (~$878)?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 APQ8064T | Qualcomm Adreno 320 | 4.70" | 143 g

Clever and smart? Asus equips its new 10.1-inch tablet with a quad-core processor and special speakers. The tablet is available in three different colors and retails for an affordable 299 Euros (~$380). Is the "Smart" in the name really appropriate?
NVIDIA Tegra 3 | NVIDIA GeForce ULP (Tegra 3) | 10.10" | 580 g

Affordable 17.3-inch laptop. With the F75A, Asus offers a simple office notebook for around $480. Its 17.3-inch screen, Pentium processor, 500 GB HDD and Windows 8 are supposed to be sufficient for most users. Our review will show whether this claim is met.
Intel Pentium B980 | Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | 17.30" | 3 kg

Magic number seven. An Intel i7 processor, a 7670 AMD graphics card and a 750 GB hard drive all packed into a 17.3-inch notebook. It's easy to see Samsung is hot on the number seven. But are we hot on the notebook too?
Intel Core i7-3610QM | AMD Radeon HD 7670M | 17.30" | 2.8 kg

Here come the budget Windows Phone 8 smartphones. The Lumia series of smartphones are a combined effort of Nokia and Microsoft to bring Windows Phone 8 to the masses. The Lumia 620 is one of the first budget smartphones that tries to appeal to cost-conscious buyer. We will see if the hardware is able to squeeze out enough performance to keep the user happy.
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227 | Qualcomm Adreno 305 | 3.80" | 127 g

Low-Budget Mini? The Archos 80 Titanium - another device from the Titanium series - recently became more widely available. With an 8-inch display and an aluminum chassis the Frenchman shows similarities to the iPad Mini. We have a closer look at the performance of the stylish device.
Rockchip RK3066 1.5 GHz | ARM Mali-400 MP4 | 8.00" | 440 g

The big brother. We already reviewed the smaller siblings P243 and P253 from the Acer TravelMate P series. This review will show whether the 17.3-inch device can beat them or if the low price is an indicator for questionable quality and bad workmanship.
Intel Core i3-2348M | Intel HD Graphics 3000 | 17.30" | 3.2 kg

A versatile performer. Samsung has extended its popular 5 Series with a new well-rounded notebook. The 15-inch 510R5E aims to appeal to customers with a slim case and up-to-date mid-range hardware components. AMD's freshly released Radeon HD 8750M promises a high level of performance, while at the same time using a moderate amount of power. The question is whether the two kilogram lightweight is able to live up to expectations.
Intel Core i5-3210M | AMD Radeon HD 8750M | 15.60" | 2 kg

Understatement. Samsung restyles its midrange dubbed Series 5 with plain, high-end looks and fresh components. Onboard we find a matte 14-inch screen, a dual-core processor from Intel and a dedicated graphics from AMD. This configuration is currently priced at about 800 Euros (~$1034).
Intel Core i5-3337U | AMD Radeon HD 8750M | 14.00" | 1.8 kg

A heavenly delight. BioShock is definitely a top-class shooter. No matter if the topic is the game world, handling, sound or story: This action hit leaves most of its competitors behind. We examine among other things the hardware requirements of this exceptional title. Find out if a weaker graphics card may suffice.

Diet plan. Thin is in: Asus shrinks a classic multimedia laptop to ultrabook dimensions in the A56CB. Nvidia's new GeForce GT 740M, which can render even demanding 3D games smoothly, is installed for the first time. But the affordable 15-incher has quite a bit to offer beyond that as well.
Intel Core i3-3217U | NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

The return of the BlackBerry. After two years of development behind the scenes, the Canadian firm BlackBerry comes back on the market with their brand new BlackBerry 10 OS and their new Z10 model. Outfitted with a high-resolution 4.2-inch display, a powerful Qualcomm S4 SoC and useful extras, the smartphone finally steps onto the stage. Is that enough for it to hold its own amidst the long-established competition?
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 | Qualcomm Adreno 225 | 4.20" | 145 g

Smartphone confusion. Visually, Huawei's Ascend G615 appears to be a twin of the G600 - but its hardware is similar to the D1 Quad XL. The question to be answered is whether the new smartphone a successful amalgamation of the two phones or just another model in Huawei's increasingly confusing portfolio.
HiSilicon k3v2 Hi3620 | Vivante GC800 | 4.50" | 145 g

Affordable Touchscreen. Throwing in a touch-enabled display on an otherwise standard notebook is becoming common due in part to the touch-focused nature of Windows 8. Is this inexpensive 14-inch touchscreen Satellite a blast to use?
Intel Core i5-3317U | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 14.00" | 2.2 kg

Refresh. Acer updates the Aspire One 725, fitting it with the new AMC C-70 APU and packing it all in a small case with a matte 11.6-inch display. But is the new version of the Aspire One 725 really capable of winning us over?
AMD C-70 | AMD Radeon HD 7290 | 11.60" | 1.2 kg

Outsider with potential. Asus' Pro B53V is the current top model from the Taiwanese business range and lures with abundant equipment. Besides typical business features, the professional Nvidia NVS 5200 graphics is particularly striking. We exhaustively tested whether Asus' Pro B53V principally has what it takes to be a threat for the established competition.
Intel Core i5-3210M | NVIDIA NVS 5200M | 15.60" | 2.8 kg

Elite versus low-cost. 4K workstation, 1.3K gamer and 375 Euros (~$5195, $1688 and $487 respectively) typewriter. With Dreamcolor display, HP set a high standard. Samsung favor AMD and use a Radeon HD 8870M in their new Chronos. Lenovo aim to sell masses and cut the price with a cheap AMD APU. These were the best laptops in February.

An add-on for the queen. Fans have had to wait a whole three years for the expansion of the real-time strategy hit StarCraft 2. Heart of the Swarm tells the sci-fi story from the point of view of the Zerg aliens. Find out here whether the game meets the towering expectations and how high its (mobile) hardware requirements are.

Silent. Dell's Precision M6700 could already convince us with its high performance and agreeable noise development in a first review. Now Nvidia's highest performance, professional Quadro K5000M graphics is installed and has to prove for whom this configuration upgrade is really worthwhile. We also closely examined whether the other qualities are not neglected.
Intel Core i7-3940XM | NVIDIA Quadro K5000M | 17.30" | 3.8 kg

Lost in the crowd? Tablets with Windows 8 and Intel Atom Z2760 chips are trickling into the market at the moment. The specialty of the ThinkPad Tablet 2is the suite of security features for business customers. Is the ThinkPad Tablet also an alternative for consumers though?
Intel Atom Z2760 | PowerVR SGX545 | 10.10" | 538 g

17.3-inch all-rounder. Samsung wakes curiosity for its new 17.3-incher by combining a Radeon dual-graphics solution with a matte screen. This is accompanied by an 8 GB working memory and a capacious hard drive. Our review reveals whether the laptop is overall convincing.
AMD A8-4500M | AMD Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7670M Dual Graphics | 17.30" | 2.8 kg

Executive Toy. The perfect plaything for the CEO? Light and slim, equipped with excellent ThinkPad input devices and a high-contrast HD+ screen. We looked closer at the touch version. Does Lenovo use IPS this time?
Intel Core i7-3667U | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

Big business. The Fujitsu Lifebook N532 is supposed to replace desktop computers. With a 17.3-inch display, numerous ports as well as mainstream processor and graphics it meets the requirements. This review shows if the notebook convinces us in every detail.
Intel Core i5-3210M | NVIDIA GeForce GT 620M | 17.30" | 3 kg

Large display, low price. The Ascend G600 is a lower-end version of the D1 Quad XL. Both smartphones from Huawei feature a 4.5-inch IPS display - but while the D1 Quad XL caters to the high-end market, the Ascent G600 is a mid-level phone. Does the difference in hardware translate into a vastly different user experience?
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play MSM8225 | Qualcomm Adreno 203 | 4.50" | 145 g

A bit of this and a bit of that. Samsung's 355E5C brings along an APU and a Radeon HD 7470M GPU from AMD alongside a matte screen. Sounds like the perfect office laptop. Our review reveals whether that is true.
AMD E2-1800 | AMD Radeon HD 7470M | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

High performer. Schenker's XIRIOS W712 workstation features superlative performance components. Intel's Xeon desktop CPU, Nvidia's Quadro K5000M pro-graphics, 2 terabytes of storage and a wealth of other equipment clearly show the high-end laptop's direction: The peak of performance. We exhaustively tested whether this goal is achieved.
Intel Xeon E5-2680 | NVIDIA Quadro K5000M | 17.30" | 6 kg

The return of a classic. Look out virtual city planners: With SimCity, EA and Maxis bring one of the most successful economic simulation games in PC history back to life. Even newcomers will be drawn to the cute animations and well-designed gameplay. As usual, our benchmark article will focus on game quality and system requirements.

Business compact. 14 inches are ideal for businessmen: easy to transport and at the office you just connect a larger display. The Asus Pro B43V-CU024X also offers numerous security features and ports. We review the notebook and tell you if it convinces us.
Intel Core i5-3210M | NVIDIA NVS 5200M | 14.00" | 2.5 kg

Stylish marathon runner. Acer has an ultra-thin 14-inch notebook with a Core i5 ULV chip on offer with the M3-481. The Computer is available from just 480 Euros (~$622) without operating system, and also looks nice. Our review reveals whether or not Acer has built a recommendable notebook with this model.
Intel Core i5-3317U | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 14.00" | 2 kg

The best value for money? A quad-core processor, hybrid-crossfire graphics, 8 GB RAM, 1000 GB hard drive for just 550 Euros (~$715)? HP promises a lot of performance for very little money with the Pavilion g6-2253sg, and we reveal the weak points of this bargain notebook.
AMD A10-4600M | AMD Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7670M Dual Graphics | 15.60" | 2.5 kg

14-inch with long battery life. Sony has recently started offering models of the SV-E14 series with a touchscreen. Our E14A3M2ES is such a notebook. Our review reveals whether the touchscreen provides added value or if it just raises the price unnecessarily.
Intel Core i3-3120M | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 14.00" | 2.3 kg

Reboot. Crystal Dynamics breathes new life into the time-honored action-adventure series. With their renovated new piece, Tomb Raider, the developers hope to attract not only veterans of the series, but also newbies from the Uncharted Generation. This article mainly examines the single-player mode and the game's hardware hunger.

Razor-sharp. The new Sony Xperia Z features a 5-inch display with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels and a corresponding pixel density of 443 ppi. In addition to the high-resolution display, the phone offers plenty of performance. The fairly substantial price of 650 Euros (~$850) raises expectations.
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064A | Qualcomm Adreno 320 | 5.00" | 146 g

Overshadowed by the MWC. The Mobile World Congress is looming on the horizon and will take place in Barcelona at the end of February. However, we have already reviewed a few interesting devices. Samsung and HTC have refreshed their successful handsets and two Chinese manufacturers have delivered their journeyman’s piece. February carried the slogan “bargain” for tablets.

New screen for a familiar system. Dell updates its strong XPS 13 lineup once again, this time with an IPS 1080p option as seen on a number of other high-end Ultrabooks. The improvements have bumped the launch MSRP to $1400, but is this new price point justified?
Intel Core i5-3337U | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 13.30" | 1.4 kg

Affordable brand name - continued. Acer successfully got the ball for low-budget brand name tablets rolling. Now Asus takes up the chase with its 150 Euros (~$195) Memo Pad tablet. Can it catch up?
WonderMedia PRIZM WM8950 | ARM Mali-400 MP | 7.00" | 358 g

Avant-garde After gamers had a somewhat disappointing experience with Crysis 2, Crytek pulled out all the stops for their new FPS. The third title in the series is supposed to present a perfect mix of the first two parts, offering a full Crysis experience. Find out here if Crysis 3 is more than just a graphical showpiece and how much the game will demand from a notebook's hardware.

Mini-size, maxi-performance? Samsung introduces a new compact version of its successful flagship model Galaxy S3. The Samsung Galaxy S3 mini GT-I8190 includes Android 4.1.1 and a super AMOLED touchscreen with a 4-inch diagonal screen measurement and is meant to round off the Galaxy Series in the lower end. Can you be convinced by the performance and the 8 GB internal memory at a low price of around 285 Euros (~$373)?
ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 | ARM Mali-400 MP | 4.00" | 113 g

Evolutionary. Acer takes a new approach to the familiar Ultrabook: a laptop with a touchscreen, optical drive and gaming-ready GPU. How will their "all-around device" fare in our tests?
Intel Core i5-3337U | NVIDIA GeForce GT 730M | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

Record-breaking battery life. The 60 Wh battery the Dell Latitude 10 ships with is presumably one of the largest ones ever used to power a tablet. According to Dell, the result is a battery life of up to 30 hours. The business tablet is not without compromises, however.
Intel Atom Z2760 | PowerVR SGX545 | 10.10" | 820 g

Beacon of hope. The Series 7 Chronos 770Z7E definitely belongs to the most exciting and most awaited multimedia laptops of 2013. The main attraction is - depending on the view - either the slim metal chassis or the integrated 28 nm GPU. AMD's Radeon HD 8870M competes with Nvidia's powerful Kepler architecture. We took a detailed look at the 17-incher.
Intel Core i7-3635QM | AMD Radeon HD 8870M | 17.30" | 3 kg

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Efficient Office Laptop. Lenovo combines an energy-efficient AMD APU with a matte 15.6-inch display and offers the model for 300 to 400 Euros (~$390 to $520). The end result should be a conservative, well-priced office laptop. Our review will show if this is indeed the case.
AMD E2-1800 | AMD Radeon HD 7340 | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

Old made new. Samsung launches a refresh of its successful Galaxy S2 called Galaxy S2 Plus on the market. The 4.3-inch smartphone powered by a swift 1.2 GHz dual-core, updated Android version and NFC support competes against midrange contenders.
Broadcom BCM28155 | Broadcom VideoCore-IV | 4.30" | 121 g

Against the flow. Sony equips its first 15-inch ultrabook with a Full HD resolution and touchscreen right away. Less than 900 Euros (~$1171) also appears very low compared with The Spectre XT Touchsmart 15 and ZenBook UX51VZ. Where's the catch?
Intel Core i5-3337U | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 15.60" | 2.2 kg

Touch on a budget. Acer's touchscreen-equipped Aspire V5-571P-6499 is a slim and affordable, yet stylish 15.6-inch notebook featuring a low-voltage Intel Core i5 processor, a 500GB conventional hard drive, and 4GB RAM. Is the touchscreen enough to differentiate this otherwise mainstream notebook from its competition?
Intel Core i5-3317U | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

Bargain tablet? At an RRP of 280 Euros (~$365), the Prestigio MultiPad 10.1 Ultimate 3G causes panic amongst the 10.1-inch competition, because no other tablet of this screen size is that affordable. In addition, the Prestigio MultiPad includes a 3G/HSDPA modem as a professional feature. Our review will reveal whether the performance is adequate despite the budget price.
Rockchip RK3066 1.5 GHz | ARM Mali-400 MP4 | 10.10" | 680 g

Ultra-affordable, semi-ultraportable. Hewlett-Packard’s latest 15-inch budget notebook is a slim one indeed—and it’s hard to find fault in its price. But is the increased portability worth the sacrifice elsewhere?
AMD A8-4555M | AMD Radeon HD 7600G | 15.60" | 2.1 kg