Reviews

Cheaper. After the review of the N56VZ with the powerful GeForce GT 650M, we will now have a look at the cheaper model with a GeForce GT 630M.
Intel Core i7-3720QM | NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M | 15.60" | 2.7 kg

Gamers' choice? MSI hopes to attract mobile gaming fans with the MSI GE60. The 15.6-inch notebook promises strong application and 3D performance with its combination of Core i7 processor and a 600-series Nvidia graphics card based on an already-tested barebones system and a matte, Full HD display.
Intel Core i7-3610QM | NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M | 15.60" | 2.6 kg

An attractive proposition. Just in time for the London Olympic Games, Acer releases a 10.1 inch tablet with modern hardware - the Iconia Tab A510. For EUR 399 (~$500) you get an Nvidia Tegra 3 SoC, 32 GB of internal memory and Google Android 4.0 ICS. We will review the tablet to evaluate its value for the price.
NVIDIA Tegra 3 | NVIDIA GeForce ULP (Tegra 3) | 10.10" | 681 g

Sluggish, Quiet Performer in Pearly White. Sony's Vaio series is famous for its exclusive design. The third generation VPC-EH3C0E/W with us uses the well-known case design. The looks may be good for marketing, but what about the performance of the Vaio notebook? We take a closer look.
Intel Pentium B960 | Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | 15.50" | 2.4 kg

The entertainer. Asus claims its NV76VM is the perfect multimedia notebook, boasting enough computing and graphics power, a good screen, and practical interfaces. In this review, we scrutinize to what extent the Asus NV76VM lives up to these claims or possibly even surpasses them.
Intel Core i7-3610QM | NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M | 17.30" | 3.6 kg

A lean and mean performer. The latest Intel Core i7, a middle-class AMD graphics card and an SSD in an top quality upper-class subnotebook. Can the Sony VAIO attract the target group?Does the Sony Vaio appeal to you?
Intel Core i7-2640M | AMD Radeon HD 6630M | 13.00" | 1.6 kg

APU alternative. In our last review, we were pleased with the performance-to-price ratio of the Lenovo X121e. In this review, we will determine if the same is true for the AMD E-300 APU variant as well.
AMD E-300 | AMD Radeon HD 6310 | 11.60" | 1.5 kg

Battle of the Giants. A few weeks after AMD launched their flagship HD 7970M, Nvidia took the spotlight with the reveal of the GTX 680M. The GeForce GPU is said to outperform the Radeon HD 7970M in nearly all aspects: performance, features, and energy efficiency. We compare the two graphics solutions to find out who takes the mobile graphics crown.
Intel Core i7-3720QM | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M | 17.30"

Ultrabook update. We reviewed the Samsung Series 5 530U3B-A01DE in mid-March 2012. The ultrabook has now been revised to feature an Intel Ivy Bridge dual-core processor. Virtually everything else, including the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of 799 Euro ($999 USD), remains unchanged. In this review, we will examine exactly what has changed and who would benefit from the revision.
Intel Core i5-3317U | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 13.30" | 1.5 kg

Affordable Ultrabook. Lenovo updates their sleek IdeaPad U300/U400 Ultrabook lineup with new Ivy Bridge-equipped IdeaPad U310/U410 models to take on the rest of 2012. Do the upgrades go beyond just the CPU and GPU changes?
Intel Core i5-3317U | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 13.30" | 1.7 kg

Not a good buy. According to HP's German website, the Pavilion g7-2051sg is "simple and appealing". The desktop replacement based on AMD's Trinity platform is simple, that we can confirm. Appealing? Only to an extent.
AMD A10-4600M | AMD Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7670M Dual Graphics | 17.30" | 3 kg

Little progress. The Galaxy Tab 2 series represents Samsung’s revision to its successful Galaxy Tab family and features models in 7.0 and 10.1 inch sizes based on Android 4.0. Upon review, we found that the revamped devices cannot compete with other current tablets.
Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 | PowerVR SGX540 | 10.10" | 585 g

Chronos optimized. Samsungs 17-inch Chronos wants to eliminate the weaknesses of it's 15.6-inch brother by improving more than just the display. Big surprise: Crystal clear sound using a subwoofer.
Intel Core i7-3615QM | NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M | 17.30" | 3 kg

Time for Games. May was dominated by potent gaming hardware. We tested Nvidia's Kepler chips and many Ivy Bridge processors. Exciting: The gaming powerhouses from Alienware, Asus, and BTO vendors like Schenker or One. Here, we summarize last month's reviews.

Midrange power. Deviltech proves that high-performance notebooks do not inevitably have to be high-priced with the Fire DTX. Thus, Nvidia's GeForce GT 650M is already installed in the basic configuration for EUR 769. The Ivy Bridge processor and the matte Full HD screen are additional purchase incentives. We will uncover the 15 incher's strengths and weaknesses.
Intel Core i7-3610QM | NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M | 15.60" | 2.6 kg

Affordable Thin-and-Light. The lightweight Portégé series will be refreshed this year as the all-new Ivy Bridge R930 series, but does the Sandy Bridge R830 series still have some life left in it?
Intel Core i5-2450M | Intel HD Graphics 3000 | 13.30" | 1.4 kg

Lean GT gamer. The GE range aims at tighter budgets and bids midrange hardware. The matte FHD screen is appealing, but SteelSeries has not done itself a favor with the keyboard. What is possible with the combination of a GT 650M GPU and Intel's i5 Ivy bridge processor?
Intel Core i5-3210M | NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M | 17.30" | 3 kg

Heavyweight fight. 17 inch screen too small for you? Asus' A95V series might be worth a look. Mobility is a foreign concept to this over 4 Kilogram heavy laptop, but in return, you get an Ivy Bridge quad core CPU and the ability to install desktop hard drives.
Intel Core i7-3610QM | NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M | 18.40" | 4.1 kg

Slimmed Vostro. Dell has not only reworked its smallest, 13 inch scion from the business sector, it has also been put a radical diet. This leads to a mostly successful symbiosis of office laptop and ultrabook that will particularly appeal to students and business travelers.
Intel Core i5-3317U | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 13.30" | 1.7 kg

Ready for the Finale. Asus is one of the first manufacturers presenting a gaming laptop with Ivy Bridge processor and GeForce 600 graphics card. After scrutinizing an amply equipped pre series model with Nvidia's 3D vision technology, a series model with standard FullHD display has to prove itself.
Intel Core i7-3610QM | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670M | 17.30" | 4.3 kg

Lord of Bullet Time. After a perceived eternity, Max Payne returns to our home computer screens. The third part was not developed by Remedy, but by GTA studio Rockstar. Aside from strengths and weaknesses, this article illuminates game performance with various notebook GPUs.

Let's Go Atom! The latest Eee PC is equipped with Intel's N2800 CPU which promises to save more energy and makes this model faster than most Atom netbooks to date. Can the 10-inch netbook face off against fierce competition from AMD's Fusion APUs? Find out in the following review.
Intel Atom N2800 | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3650 | 10.10" | 1.3 kg

Premium slim case. Amidst Samsung's Series 9 refresh, there is now a model featuring a matte 15 inch screen available. In return, the smallest member has not been updated. The South Korean manufacturer demands steep EUR 1999 (RRP) for speedy hardware in a slim case.
Intel Core i7-2637M | Intel HD Graphics 3000 | 15.00" | 1.7 kg

Budget tablet? Archos is not a newcomer on the tablet market. The French manufacturer offers tablets in all sizes from 7 to 10 inches and price ranges. While high quality devices are released under the company name, the label "Arnova" is to satisfy the competitive budget sector. The Arnova 10b G2 has the biggest screen among economy tablets. But what can you expect for less than EUR 200?
Rockchip RK2918 | Vivante GC800 | 10.10" | 680 g

One, Two, Three. At the Mobile World Congress 2012 in Barcelona, HTC introduced three Smartphones of the brand-new "One" series. We present a comparison test between the runner-up and the top dog. To be exact: the HTC One S with a dual-core CPU and aluminium case vs the HTC One X with a 4.7 inch screen and a quad-core SoC from Nvidia. Let’s fight!

Edged and crooked. With the GT60, MSI throws a 15,6-inch notebook with current Ivy-Bridge-Processors on the market. The notebook is aimed to score with a fancy design, as well as with other gaming-related features.
Intel Core i7-3610QM | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670M | 15.60" | 3.5 kg

Powerful Entertainer. Attention multimedia fans: Samsung has produced an elegant 17-inch notebook equipped with serious brand new hardware from Intel and Nvidia. Read our extensive review to find out what it is capable of.
Intel Core i7-3610QM | NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M | 17.30" | 3 kg

Like a Piece of Paper in the Wind. Thin, quiet and light - these words describe the ideal notebook for use on-the-go. What if it offered good performance as well? We take a look at how close the 14 inch Asus U44SG comes to these ideals in our in-depth review.
Intel Core i7-2640M | NVIDIA GeForce 610M | 14.00" | 1.7 kg

Miracles happen. The first rumors about Asus' new, revised Zenbook series made some waves: Full-HD IPS displays in skinny 13" cases. Hard to believe: non-reflective display surfaces! The rumors turned out to be true, in front of us sits an Asus UX32VD, one of the first specimen of the series with the sought after display panel.
Intel Core i5-3317U | NVIDIA GeForce GT 620M | 13.30" | 1.5 kg

Ivy Bridge meets Kepler. The latest revision of Asus' popular 15.6-inch Republic of Gamers laptop, now known as the G55VW, is large and heavy enough to belong in the desktop replacement category. However, this tradeoff in weight is compensated by an also large and very efficient cooling solution.
Intel Core i7-3610QM | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M | 15.60" | 3.8 kg

Upgraded Professionalism. The 2012 refresh of the X220 may look the same on the outside, but the X230 is the first in the 12.5-inch lineup to introduce both the an Ivy Bridge CPU and the new "Precision" Chiclet keyboard in place of the traditional beveled design. Has Lenovo hit a home run? Or is the backlash against the new keyboard design really warranted?
Intel Core i5-3320M | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 12.50" | 1.4 kg

The Second Ivy Bridge. After the quad core models were successfully launched in April, the dual core Ivy Bridge processors are following now. We checked how the new notebook and ultrabook processors perform and whether Sandy Bridge owners should upgrade.

Noisy and Fast. Classic gaming laptops too boring for you? The Alienware M14x could be an interesting alternative then: With current hardware from Intel and Nvidia, packaged in a unique case design, Alienware tries to woo customers. Is this enough to justify price and emissions?
Intel Core i7-3720QM | NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M | 14.00" | 2.9 kg

17 inch netbook? A 17 incher in a wooden case that only costs just under EUR 500? Something is wrong here. The wooden texture is actually plastic and AMD's E-450 netbook processor is inside.
AMD E-450 | AMD Radeon HD 6470M | 17.30" | 3.3 kg

It's partytime! While Nvidia's Kepler flagship still keeps us waiting, AMD's new Radeon HD 7970M is seriously mixing up the gaming notebook segment. In combination with Intel's new Ivy Bridge processors, Alienware had enough reasons to refresh its Luxury gamer M17x. Will the 17" notebook be able to score our "Gaming Reference" title again?
Intel Core i7-3610QM | AMD Radeon HD 7970M | 17.30" | 4.4 kg

Dirtier than ever. With Dirt Showdown the race game expert Codemasters follows in the footsteps of the action-packed Flatout series. Traditional rallies are passé for now. The developer focuses on flashy demolition derbies. Find out if the track also pushes mobile graphics cards to their limits.

Hardware-Update. Hardly any other notebook was followed with such a great interest than the Clevo W150ER in 2011. Powerful components and a decent non-reflective display: the 15-inch all-rounder features a successful and rather unique blend. In 2012 Schenker release an update. The XMG A502 focuses more on inner components than on chassis.
Intel Core i7-3610QM | NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M | 15.60" | 2.9 kg

Beautiful gap filler. A tablet fills the gap between Notebook and smart phone. Is there still room for a small tablet? The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus N, revised for Germany - with regards from Apple's lawyers - looks good at any rate and has its Raison d'être. And there's more than just good looks.
Samsung Exynos 4210 1.2 GHz | ARM Mali-400 MP | 7.00" | 345 g

Hybrid book. Sony sends an ultrabook into the ring called SVT1311M1ES. An aluminum case and Intel Core i3 processor are to lure customers. A special highlight is the hybrid hard disk. It fuses the size of a conventional HDD with the speed of an SSD. Will Sony's Vaio ultrabook also be convincing in our tests?
Intel Core i3-2367M | Intel HD Graphics 3000 | 13.30" | 1.6 kg

Goodbye Ethos. Acer uses the change to the new Intel Ivy Bridge processors as an opportunity for completely renaming single ranges. For example, the prior Ethos range will now be called Aspire V3. However, the alignment remains unchanged: we are dealing with the premium multimedia sector.
Intel Core i7-3610QM | NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M | 17.30" | 3.3 kg

Flat multimedia tablet. The Xoom 2 Media Edition is very compact. Motorola opted for a somewhat unusual screen size of 8.2 inches, which is located somewhere between the common sizes of seven and 10.1 inches. Can the 9 millimeter flat slate live up to Motorola's multimedia promise?
Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 | PowerVR SGX540 | 8.20" | 382 g

A subnotebook on steroids. A quad core processor and gaming graphics card in a just 11.6 inch laptop - that cannot possibly go well, or can it? Based on a Clevo W110ER barebone, Schenker's XMG A102 wants to debase the one or other established high-end DTR.
Intel Core i7-3612QM | NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M | 11.60" | 1.7 kg

Bass & Full HD. A new processor and graphics chip, EUR 200 cheaper, but otherwise unchanged. This best describes the newest model of Asus' N55S range. A matte screen with a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and an included subwoofer are to make multimedia fans' hearts beat faster.
Intel Core i5-2450M | NVIDIA GeForce GT 635M | 15.60" | 2.7 kg

Welcome to Hell! After years of waiting it is finally available: Legendary developer Blizzard Entertainment has at last launched Diablo III, the long-awaited successor to one of the most popular action role-playing games of all time. We dug into the dark fantasy world and ran Diablo III on several notebook graphics cards. Can your notebook system make it through Hell alive?

White behemoth. Stylish design, BluRay drive, Core i5 CPU - Sony bundles an attractive multimedia package called Vaio VPC-EJ3D1E/W. Our review reveals how the 17 inch machine fares in our tests and against the competition.
Intel Core i5-2450M | NVIDIA GeForce 410M | 17.30" | 3.1 kg

Ivy is here. Intel's Ivy Bridge processors are available and gamers are looking ever so closely at the new quad cores as well as Nvidia's new 6xxM series. Fans of tablets and subnotebooks fortunately did not get the short end of the stick as Fujitsu surprised us with a perfect display in the Office category.

April Showers Bring May Flowers. AMD unveils new processor and graphics architecture for notebooks, and aggressively attacks Intel's market share. In the following in-depth review of the A10-4600M, we will take a look at whether the attack succeeds and if Ivy Bridge should feel threatened by AMD's latest Fusion APU.
AMD A10-4600M | AMD Radeon HD 7660G | 15.60"

Black Beauty. Sony's Vaio S range currently encompasses over 24 models. In this review, we have the balanced Vaio VPC-SE2M9E model under the microscope. The 15.5-inch unit definitely delivers in looks, but what about performance?
Intel Core i7-2640M | AMD Radeon HD 6630M | 15.50" | 2 kg

Stoic Runner. A reliable work mule - an apt description for the Fujitsu Lifebook E781. This 15.6 inch model may not have great graphics performance, but it is equipped with good hardware and offers essential features for a business user.
Intel Core i5-2430M | Intel HD Graphics 3000 | 15.60" | 2.5 kg

A Beautiful Accessory or Cutting-Edge Technology? The HP Envy 14 Spectre is a beautiful laptop with a price tag of $1200 USD. Many buyers will be enticed by the model's looks, but is the laptop really worth the money? We find out in the following review.
Intel Core i5-2467M | Intel HD Graphics 3000 | 14.00" | 1.8 kg

Expensive high-end fun. MSI sells a lavishly equipped gaming notebook for almost EUR 2200. A BluRay burner and two mSATA SSDs set up in a RAID array are found under the hood of the GT70. The matte Full HD screen, the illuminated keyboard and the good sound system are also impressive. Reason enough for contenders to panic?
Intel Core i7-3610QM | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670M | 17.30" | 3.8 kg

Unspectacular. In February, Asus presented their new Eee PC 1011CX with an Intel Atom N2600 dual-core CPU and a 10.1 inch display, along with six other models. The chassis, however, has only changed to a limited extent over these years. In this review, we shed light on whether or not performance has improved and exactly what changes have been made, both externally and internally.
Intel Atom N2600 | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3600 | 10.10" | 1.2 kg

Dark Waters. The Gothic creator Piranha Bytes has turned to a medieval fantasy world in its recent pirate RPG Risen 2. Despite partly outdated technology, the title creates a very special atmosphere. We test which graphics card is required for optimum visual quality in this review.

Thunderbolt for everybody? Although many Macs feature a Thunderbolt port, it is not often used as the few peripherals offered are either expensive or rather specific. Could Seagate's Thunderbolt adapter gain more popularity among users?

Mobility? Limited. Sony ranks the Vaio VPC-YB3V1E/S as a particularly slim notebook, but also explicitly avoids labeling it as a "netbook". This raises a rather important question: is this a premium netbook or truly an entry-level notebook? Our following review and tests will answer this question and more.
AMD E-450 | AMD Radeon HD 6320 | 11.60" | 1.5 kg

New model, old performance? The Acer Aspire One D270 offers the latest Intel Atom processor generation based on Intel's Cedar Trail platform. For EUR 300, the buyer even gets a notebook with Bluetooth 4.0 that only a few notebooks feature. Is it great progress or just big names for Acer to put on its list?
Intel Atom N2600 | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3600 | 10.10" | 1.3 kg

A Timeless Design. We didn't think Samsung could do it, but they have managed to turn an already superthin design even thinner and lighter. Has performance and quality suffered along the way? We find out here in our in-depth review of the 2nd generation 13.3-inch Series 9.
Intel Core i5-2467M | Intel HD Graphics 3000 | 13.30" | 1.2 kg

Flexible Cooling. NZXT offers a simple cooling solution with adjustable dual 80mm USB-powered fans. Find out here if the budget notebook cooler is a worthwhile investment.

Wanted: Excellent Display. Apple have demonstrated that customers are willing to pay steep prices for devices with perfect displays. This summary explains why there are so few notebooks following this strategy and refers to the few exceptions.

Let there be light! Clevo's P170EM Barebone (the base of the XMG P702) is impressive like its predecessor: lightning fast hardware, great connectivity, excellent input devices, and various upgrade and configuration possibilities. New features, such as the backlit keyboard, make the 17 inch model into an attractive packet.
Intel Core i7-2670QM | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675M | 17.30" | 3.9 kg

Ivy rocks! The integrated HD 4000 has become Intel's new backbone in the integrated GPU market. Not only does the new GPU trump the HD 3000 of yesteryear, entry-level GPUs from Nvidia and AMD may have a lot to fear as well. In this review, we go in detail with our initial gaming benchmarks of the Intel HD 4000.
Intel Core i7-3820QM | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 17.30" | 3.8 kg

The New Star of the Gaming Heavens. Asus has re-worked its 17 inch giant so as to be able to compete in 2012. The new model has a fresh look and the latest hardware. Thanks to the Ivy Bridge CPU and GeForce 600 graphics card, the G75 can leave its predecessor behind in the dust. Is the fan still as quiet as it used to be in 3D use?
Intel Core i7-3720QM | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670M | 17.30" | 4.4 kg

Ready for round three! After a slight delay, Intel releases the next generation of the extremely successful Sandy Bridge architecture on the market. A revolutionary 22-nanometer manufacturing and a greatly improved graphics unit are to make up for the delay of the third generation Core architecture.

Affordable all-rounder or classic blowhard? 4 processor cores, two graphics chips, 8 GB of RAM and a 640 GB hard disk memory - sounds like a lot of power at a low price for a notebook of the EUR 600 category. We tested to what extent the Satellite L755D can live up to this first impression extensively.
AMD A6-3420M | AMD Radeon HD 6520G + HD 7450M Dual Graphics | 15.60" | 2.5 kg

Business as usual? Does the top model of Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 series deserve its price tag of 1800 Euros? The basic configuration of the model includes integrated UMTS, a well-sized SSD and a fast Core i7 CPU, and all of that is installed in the thinnest ThinkPad of all times. So read our following in-depth review to find out more about this revolutionary laptop.
Intel Core i7-2640M | Intel HD Graphics 3000 | 13.30" | 1.8 kg

Laptop for Students. The new Lenovo X130e is designed for students who need a reliable notebook with long battery life. ThinkPad is famous for their amazing build quality, but their models are also known to have a few weak points. So read our in-depth review to find out more about the ThinkPad X130e.
AMD E-450 | AMD Radeon HD 6320 | 11.60" | 1.7 kg

Big item. When looking at the voluminous package of the Asus K93SM-YZ085V, the first thing that springs to mind won't be a notebook. More likely than not, you might expect an HD receiver or a Blu-ray player. Nevertheless, the box contains a notebook with an 18.4 inch display - surely not a device for everyone.
Intel Core i7-2670QM | NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M | 18.40" | 4.1 kg

With the power of two cores. An AMD quad core and a second graphics card in a crossfire configuration are to boost the performance of Samsung's multimedia entry-level machine. Why the 305E7A can't completely convince us despite the good input devices and low emissions is revealed here, in our review.
AMD A6-3420M | AMD Radeon HD 6540G2 | 17.30" | 2.7 kg

Shelf Warmer. Gigabyte is well-known for its mainboards and graphic cards. The manufacturer has even released a Windows tablet with an Atom processor. Read the following review to find out more about this Gigabyte gadget and our opinion thereof.
Intel Atom N570 | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150 | 10.10" | 850 g

Stylish Beats Audio. The 14-inch Pavilion dm4 Beats Edition is the most stylish Beats Audio notebook to date.. but how does it perform in a market that is increasingly favoring similarly-priced Ultrabooks?
Intel Core i5-2450M | Intel HD Graphics 3000 | 14.00" | 2 kg

Modern couch surfer. The new Acer Iconia Tab A200 brings the latest technology to the private living room. In addition to a 10.1 inch screen, it features a 16 GB memory capacity, wifi module and Google's Android 4.0.3 ICS. The lack of a UMTS module won't be a decisive factor in view of a price of EUR 349, as our test report shows.
Nvidia Tegra 2 (250) | NVIDIA GeForce ULP (Tegra 2) | 10.10" | 710 g

Prepare for Ivy! Schenker Notebooks, the German gaming laptop builder, releases its new gamer onto the market just in time for the launch of Intel's latest HM77 chipset. Everything is set to go for Intel's new processors, but Sandy Bridge CPUs are installed in the devices - for now.
Intel Core i7-2670QM | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675M | 15.60" | 3.2 kg

Elegant Evolution. The successor to the Xoom is here: the Xoom 2. The new tablet looks better and performs faster thanks to its upgraded hardware. But is it fast enough to compete with the latest tablet generation? We put the Xoom 2 (16 GB with 3G) to the test.
Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 | PowerVR SGX540 | 10.10" | 602 g

Private business. It seems like Sony sticks to this brief motto even almost a year after the VPC-SB subnotebook range's debut. The innovations that are now found in the light 13.3" device are disclosed in our review.
Intel Core i5-2450M | AMD Radeon HD 6470M | 13.30" | 1.8 kg

Display Update. The small sister, X770-10J, with a weak HD+ display: dull colors and restricted viewing angles. Has Toshiba built in a first-class panel in the more expensive 3D model?
Intel Core i7-2670QM | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M | 17.30" | 3.6 kg

Ultimate workstation with old shortcomings? Sony refreshes its Z range and now offers its new EUR 3000 flagship with a non-glare, 13.1 inch Full HD screen under the product name VPCZ23N9E/B. Can the external graphics solution convince this time around?
Intel Core i7-2640M | AMD Radeon HD 6650M | 13.10" | 1.2 kg

Stylish & Affordable. HP promotes its ProBook B series with these words. In the following in-depth review, we test the smallest member of the ProBook B family, the 13 inch 6360b, to see what it has to offer.
Intel Core i5-2540M | Intel HD Graphics 3000 | 13.30" | 2.2 kg

Travel-Office A 3G/UMTS module and a long battery runtime make this laptop to a true traveler. Moreover, security features such as a fingerprint sensor or a SmartCard reader qualify the TravelMate as a business notebook. Does the solid computer have hidden weaknesses?
Intel Core i5-2520M | Intel HD Graphics 3000 | 15.60" | 2.6 kg

Bread and butter. After the Tegra 3 quad-core, focus was placed on low and mid-priced mainstream devices. One highlight: The Radeon HD 7670M for less than EUR 500. Also, the first 3D notebook with an AMD graphics, the HP Envy 17 3D. Here, an overview of all Notebookcheck reviews in February.

Touch me. Windows 8 comes with a few profound modifications compared to its precursor. The operating system has been particularly optimized for touch inputs as Microsoft also wants a significant say in tablets in future. We will take a look at what's new in this regard by means of a consumer preview.

The Radiance Notebook. What makes this high-end multimedia laptop so great? For starters, how about its bright 15.6-inch 1080p IPS display? In this review, we scrutinize the latest HP 2012 Envy 15 and explain how it managed to miss an even more spectacular rating.
Intel Core i7-2670QM | AMD Radeon HD 7690M | 15.60" | 2.6 kg

Kepler's Debut. "Ultrabook XL" is one way of describing the Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra M3 as the notebook doesn't exactly check in gracefully in its 15-inch case. However, with the new GeForce GT 640M graphics card, Acer offers a worthwhile treat that promises gaming on the go.
Intel Core i7-2637M | NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M | 15.60" | 2 kg

Saved in the wrong places? The main thing is cheap – if you don't have any special requirements on a basic Office notebook, you'll find a wide range of offers for around EUR 400. Whether the TravelMate 5744Z from Acer should be put on the shortlist is clarified in this review.
Intel Pentium P6200 | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics | 15.60" | 2.5 kg

Fashionably late? Dell's first Ultrabook seems late but impressive. The manufacturer drafts in high-end materials and fast components to convince those still reluctant to make a purchase. Should the mainstream competition from Apple, Samsung and Co. be scared of the new competitor on the block?
Intel Core i7-2637M | Intel HD Graphics 3000 | 13.30" | 1.4 kg

Improved? The launch of the new iPad 3 is probably one of the highlights of 2012 - at least when it comes to the general interest displayed by the media. There have been innumerable rumors about the improvements-to-come before the device even launched, but the moment of truth has finally arrived – will the added changes be worthwhile for existing iPad 2 users?
Apple A5x | PowerVR SGX543MP4 | 9.70" | 662 g

Ultra-cheap? A fast flash memory and a big HDD are paired in the new ultrabook 530U3B from Samsung. The slim notebook comes with a bright and matt 13.3 inch screen. At a street price of below EUR 800, it belongs to the cheaper representatives of the new notebook category. Where do cutbacks have to be made?
Intel Core i5-2467M | Intel HD Graphics 3000 | 13.30" | 1.4 kg

Handled laptop. Robust laptops are called for on the construction site or terrain. The semi-rugged Latitude is off-road capable without looking like a tank. Will it become the multipurpose weapon for the technician on the move?
Intel Core i5-2520M | Intel HD Graphics 3000 | 14.00" | 2.9 kg

Work time. The ProBook 6465B-LJ489UT shares the model name of the ProBook 6465-LY433EA, and it's largely the same situation on the inside. HP's latest business notebook features entry-level specifications, but a competitive price tag.
AMD A4-3310MX | AMD Radeon HD 6480G | 14.00" | 2 kg

Tablet + Notebook = Slate PC? Samsung aims to unite the best of the notebook and tablet worlds with its new Series 7 tablet. To this end the Windows Tablet gets a docking station and keyboard and runs some touchscreen-optimised programs. Is this enough to convince professional users to part with 1300 Euro?
Intel Core i5-2467M | Intel HD Graphics 3000 | 11.60" | 880 g

Refreshed. HP has improved its multimedia laptop, the Pavilion dv7, by adding a graphic card from the new AMD Radeon HD 7000M series. This high-performance desktop replacement (DTR) laptop has a few weaknesses, but its great price-to-performance ratio is guaranteed to entice buyers.
Intel Core i7-2670QM | AMD Radeon HD 7690M XT | 17.30" | 3.4 kg

Money pinching. Asus primarily focuses on the price in the X54HR-SO060V. Great equipment or high performance isn't possible for just under EUR 480. Is the 15 inch multimedia notebook, equipped with AMD's newest Radeon HD 7470M, nevertheless a good alternative for smart savers?
Intel Core i3-2350M | AMD Radeon HD 7470M | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

Budget performance. Dell's affordable Inspiron family has always been popular with everyday users, but does this 2011 14-inch Inspiron have the bang for the buck needed to continue the lineup's appeal?
Intel Core i3-2330M | Intel HD Graphics 3000 | 14.00" | 2.2 kg

The new entry level. Acer doesn't dare making any extensive experiments on the Aspire 5750G. Rather than installing a GeForce GT 520M or GT 540M, a GeForce 610M, respectively GT 630M is now found under the hood. Will the time-proven 15 inch case nevertheless still be attractive in 2012?
Intel Core i3-2350M | NVIDIA GeForce 610M | 15.60" | 2.5 kg

Eye candy. The Lenovo IdeaPad U400 features one of the better-looking exteriors we've seen on a mid-range notebook, but can its internal components match up?
Intel Core i5-2430M | AMD Radeon HD 6470M | 14.00" | 2 kg

AMD ThinkPad. With the ThinkPad Edge E520, Lenovo already had a 15.6-inch notebook with Intel processor in its portfolio. Now with the ThinkPad Edge E525 it has an AMD processor variant.
AMD A8-3500M | AMD Radeon HD 6620G | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

Thin, Thinner, AT200. "Ultra thin and ultra stylish" - Toshiba hasn't got that wrong. At only 7.7 mm the device really is thin. Whether it's everyone's cup of tea or even 'ultra stylish' depends on the user. Just like in life, it's not just what's on the outside that counts, but also what's on the inside!!
Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 | PowerVR SGX540 | 10.10" | 535 g

The price is hot. Asus proves with the K53SK-SX021V that you don't have to spend more than 600 Euros for good performance. Alongside the metal palm rest, the brand new Radeon HD 7610M catches your eye. Can the 15-inch all-rounder stand against the tough competition?
Intel Core i3-2350M | AMD Radeon HD 7610M | 15.60" | 2.6 kg

Premium Hipflask. HP arrives late to the party with the Folio 13, its own interpretation of the ultrabook, and faces up to the ultraportable competition. The following review shows how well HP's little one performs in a comprehensive hardware test.
Intel Core i5-2467M | Intel HD Graphics 3000 | 13.30" | 1.5 kg

Cheap is rarely the best option. This was confirmed by the office, subnotebook and multimedia test devices in January. No matter if it was a ProBook for EUR 430, a Compaq Presario for EUR 350 or an Aspire with dual core graphics for EUR 600 - none of the devices were really awe-inspiring.

X53 aka K53. As if it wasn't already difficult enough to keep a clear mind amidst the dozens of almost incomprehensible model numbers, Asus has given us another one. There's obviously the same device behind the model numbers X53 and K53. In this review, we've scrutinized the X53SK multimedia notebook.
Intel Core i5-2430M | AMD Radeon HD 7610M | 15.60" | 2.6 kg