Reviews

3D Vaio. Sony Vaio's leap into the 3D world gives reason for excitement thanks to F21's perfect full-HD display and its undimmed 3D picture. The level of craftsmanship and choice of materials used for the case don't quite meet the demands of the premium sector, however.
Intel Core i7-2630QM | NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M | 16.00" | 3.2 kg

3. boyuta hoşgeldiniz! "3D" eğlence dünyasında şu aralar en etkili kelime. Bu trende ayak uydurup NVidia'nın 3D Vision sistemine göz atmaya karar verdik. 3D teknolojileri gerçekten iyi mi? İncelememize göz atın.

Price fighter. The ViewPad 10s has a 10.1 inch capacitive touchscreen and the dual core processor, Tegra 250, from nVIDIA. With that, it should provide up to 16 hours of mains independence. Google Android 2.2 is pre-installed as the operating system on the ViewPad 10s.
Nvidia Tegra 2 (250) | NVIDIA GeForce ULP (Tegra 2) | 10.10" | 800 g

Battle of the Titans. The latest skirmish in the eternal battle between arch-rivals Nvidia and AMD has begun. To find out which dual-GPU system sets the new standard for mobile performance, we got our hands on a high-end notebook with the GeForce GTX 485M SLI and the Radeon HD 6970M CrossFire.

Mobile Office. With its unpretentious case, matte screen, generous input devices, large battery and integrated UMTS module, the ASUS P31F is sure to get some interested glances. Priced at 799 €, is the Asus the insider's tip for price-performance in this segment?
Intel Core i3-380M | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics | 13.30" | 1.9 kg

It´s about time. It was only a question of time before Alienware created a Sandy-Bridge refresh of its 11.6 inch mini powerhouse for release. At this opportunity the graphics card has also been updated, replacing the GT 335M with the GT 540M. What the cooling system of the M11x R3 has to say about it can be discovered in this review.
Intel Core i7-2657M | NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M | 11.60" | 2 kg

15 inch netbook. What is an AMD Fusion doing in a 15.6 incher? Is it for the price tag of 299 euros? Or can the G575 rightfully be seen as a high performance office companion? We've put the free DOS budget laptop through its paces.
AMD E-350 | AMD Radeon HD 6310 | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

Beacon buoy. "Envious" looks will be a sure thing with the CA range. The flashy color adorns itself with light effects, the workmanship is stable and the ergonomic rates are exemplary. We will clarify if the 14 incher really is only something for Fashion Week guests and "Glamour" readers.
Intel Core i5-2410M | AMD Radeon HD 6470M | 14.00" | 2.3 kg

The Little Guy. The smallest MacBook Pro with a 2.3 GHz Core i5 is the least expensive of Apple's MacBook Pro series. Not much has changed on the outside, but a whole new world awaits within. Will these novelties help or hinder the featherweight contender?
Intel Core i5-2415M | Intel HD Graphics 3000 | 13.30" | 2 kg

On the Edge. The speediest dual-core processor in a compact 13" case with quiet fans? Find out why this might be a problem for Windows (Bootcamp) users but of little significance for Mac OS X users.
Intel Core i7-2620M | Intel HD Graphics 3000 | 13.30" | 2 kg

Timeless. As we've already noticed in the smaller T420, the tested and tried Thinkpad design has practically been left untouched on the outside. However, the new Sandy Bridge hardware will now do its job inside. Moreover, we discover a pro graphics card and the Optimus technology.
Intel Core i5-2410M | NVIDIA NVS 4200M | 15.60" | 2.6 kg

Simply the best. In nearly all categories we had numerous laptops under review last month. Which subnotebook and which multimedia laptop did we like most? We provide you with a summary of the last month and elect the best laptop of each category.

Parallels Desktop 6, VMware Fusion 3.1 and VirtualBox 4 in comparison Many Mac users will be familiar with the situation that there is a program from time to time that unfortunately only runs on Windows. Whether this is an office program, tax software or a game; Parallels Desktop 6, VMware Fusion 3.1 and the free alternative VirtualBox 4 all promise virtualization on a Mac and entice with many functions. We want to know which software has the most to offer, and have attempted to compare the performance of these with several tests.

Ever Popular. Although it has practically died out in the consumer notebook sector, the compact 14" format is still one of the most popular styles of business notebooks. The Dell Latitude E6420 has some big shoes to fill in taking the reins from its successful predecessor, the E6410. Is it a credit to the Latitude series or does it bring shame to Dell?
Intel Core i3-2310M | NVIDIA NVS 4200M | 14.00" | 2.7 kg

An invariable constant. The tried and tested Thinkpad design has practically remained untouched on the outside. But from now on, the new Sandy Bridge hardware does its job inside the T420. Moreover, the compact office laptop boasts with an excellent communication configuration for the professional field.
Intel Core i7-2620M | Intel HD Graphics 3000 | 14.00" | 2 kg

Power package. Packard Bell offers the EasyNote TS11 at an attractive price. A quad core chip from Intel's latest processor generation (Sandy Bridge) and an Nvidia GeForce GT540M graphics card are onboard.
Intel Core i7-2630QM | NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M | 15.60" | 2.7 kg

Speed-Booster. With the SSD 510 series, also known as Elmcrest, Intel have introduced the first SATA 3 Solid State Drives manufactured by themselves that are intended for current devices. The maximum data rate supposedly lies at 500 MBytes per second. The entry model is available now from 239 Euros (RRP).

Third Generation. OCZ is releasing a new version of its high-end consumer solid state drive (SSD) in the form of the Vertex 3. Faster transfer rates, SATA 3, and the new SF-2281 controller are the major keywords, as well as 25 nm flash memory. You can get your hands on a 120 GB model from around €250.

Private business. Intelligent battery and docking concept, on/off graphics, matt TFT and generous input devices – what sounds like a business all rounder is Sony's mainstream laptop for everyone. Can every one of us feel like a manager for starting at 975 euros?
Intel Core i5-2520M | AMD Radeon HD 6470M | 13.30" | 1.7 kg

Learned from mistakes? After the last XPS 15 already excelled the competition in many ways (e.g. display & sound), Dell now presents a refreshed version of its elegant multimedia notebook. Read in this review if anything, apart from the hardware, has changed in regards to temperature and noise development.
Intel Core i5-2410M | NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M | 15.60" | 3 kg

17" newcomer. The R730-JT06 offers a large display diagonal, a chic design and a good keyboard. Are the Intel Core i3 and the GeForce G 310M enough for a notebook of this size? Or should it have come with a bit more?
Intel Core i3-370M | NVIDIA GeForce 310M | 17.30" | 2.8 kg

Vaio discount. With a price tag of under 500 Euros, Sony's 11.6 inch subnotebook is entering an aggressively priced market segment. Music, mobile surfing, and high definition movies: AMD Fusion is supposed to satisfy precisely these requirements, and at the same time achieve very good battery run times.
AMD E-350 | AMD Radeon HD 6310 | 11.60" | 1.4 kg

More Power! As the final version of the Apple MacBook Pro 15, we've chosen to test out the most powerful hardware configuration. The Intel i7-2720QM CPU coupled with the AMD Radeon HD 6750M should ensure outstanding performance. But, what are these powerful components housed within a sleek aluminum case truly capable of?
Intel Core i7-2720QM | AMD Radeon HD 6750M | 15.40" | 2.6 kg

High-performance wrapped in plastic. Outside boring plastic, inside superlatives. Schenker's range doesn't sweep any high-end gamers of their feet, but the swift SSD application performance has an audition at the desktop replacements.
Intel Core i7-2630QM | NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M | 17.30" | 3.1 kg

Commercial Update. HP reveal technical data and look and feel of some new Probook and EliteBook series: Brand new cases and Sandy Bridge inside. Here is our first impression from the 15.6 inch sized 4530s and the 14-inch sized 8460p.

A teen's dream. The Packard Bell dot SE netbook is a 10 inch netbook with an Intel Atom N550 dual core CPU that shows itself in sassy pink. The well-known Aspire One chassis from the Taiwanese mother company Acer builds the basis for this device. A toy netbook or reasonable hardware? We'll shed light on that.
Intel Atom N550 | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150 | 10.10" | 1.1 kg

Pin-striped notebook. In addition to the known gaming notebooks, the Leipzig Company Schenker now also offers a simple office device with a matt 15.6 inch display with the Xesia E510 Entry. The elegant notebook goes over the virtual counter at a start price of 449 euros.
Intel Pentium P6100 | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

High performance tablet. The Eee PC creator's answer to iPad & co. is a tablet with the performance of a subnotebook. In any case, an Intel Core i5 CPU, a 4 GB RAM, a 12" display and Windows 7 rouse interest. We've tested the other things that Asus has come up with.
Intel Core i5-470UM | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics | 12.10" | 1.2 kg

Third dimension. Sony implements its Bravia 3D technology in a notebook. Because of the decent viewing angels the picture you see through active shutter glasses is even good along the horizontal plane. Is this sufficient to justify the high list price of 1.999 euro? Sony invited to Munich on 23rd of March and introduced its new F-model.
Intel Atom N280 | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950 | 10.10" | 1.2 kg

All round carefree package. Packard Bell has an interesting multimedia device available named EasyNote LS11. A Sandy Bridge processor and a Radeon HD 6650M graphics card are to appeal to users with a variety of interests. If this strategy is successful can be read in this review.
Intel Core i5-2410M | AMD Radeon HD 6650M | 17.30" | 3.3 kg

Stylish typing. Low prices may not allow for luxury hardware, but they do provide solid office notebooks with successful input devices and good ergonomics. The milky optical appearance of the palm resting area, and the white keys make a pleasant impression, although they can quickly accumulate dirt.
Intel Pentium P6100 | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics | 15.50" | 2.6 kg

Apple's Figurehead. The MacBook Pro 17" is Apple's top-of-the line model as far as laptops go and stylishly combines powerful performance with excellent mobility. The most recent version now has a new hardware arrangement, offering a powerful duo consisting of the Core i7-2720QM and Radeon HD 6750M including GPU-switching technology. Sounds good, right? But how does the latest MBP measure up to the competition?
Intel Core i7-2720QM | AMD Radeon HD 6750M | 17.30" | 2.9 kg

AMD refresh. The Acer Aspire One 522 is the latest netbook from Taiwan and, at the same time, the opponent of the available D255 netbook with an Atom N550. The refresh contains the AMD C-50 APU including AMD Radeon HD 6250 graphics. Is this, together with a HD display, the perfect match?
AMD C-50 | AMD Radeon HD 6250 | 10.10" | 1.2 kg

Data Organiser. The amount of data in circulation at home and in businesses is growing rapidly and becoming increasingly overwhelming in the age of digitalized media and communication. In order to establish an improved system for organization, Freecom came up with an interesting memory system with the CLS-series. We took a look at how well this works.

Endurance with style. As slim as a MacBook, as fast as a workstation and as portable as a netbook – series 9 reaches for the superlatives and is surprisingly successful in doing so. Why a "very good" is justified even without a VGA port can be read in this review.
Intel Core i5-2537M | Intel HD Graphics 3000 | 13.30" | 1.4 kg

Multitool. The convertible combines i5, Optimus graphics & four loudspeakers with tablet functionality and in mini format. What's great: The mite mutates to a multifunction desktop replacement via docking station. In face of this, who needs a tablet or a desktop PC?
Intel Core i5-470UM | NVIDIA GeForce 310M | 11.60" | 1.8 kg

Go with the Glossy Screen? After having thoroughly reviewed the new MBP 15, we provide you here with an update about the starter model with a 1440x900 pixel resolution on a glare-type screen. Is the extra cost of matte-screened model worth it or can you rest assured you won't regret the decision to just go with the glossy screen?
Intel Core i7-2635QM | AMD Radeon HD 6490M | 15.40" | 2.5 kg

Cooler. Aside from the cooling impact, taken care of by a total of two installed fans, the Cooler Master SF-19 also offers two various light effects and a USB 3.0 hub. How effective is this gadget's "cool factor" really?

2nd Generation Intel Core i7. As predicted, Apple has just released its new MacBook Pro 15 Early 2011 with Intel Core i7-2635QM, AMD Radeon HD 6490M and matte hi-res display and we got a hold of one to review. Is this multimedia wolf in sheep's clothing worth the price?
Intel Core i7-2635QM | AMD Radeon HD 6490M | 15.40" | 2.4 kg

Sound booster. Poor speakers are a weakness that many notebook users know especially well. Logitech offers a stable laptop tray with two high-end speakers called Speaker Lapdesk N550. Is it the perfect gadget even without a fan or USB interfaces?

Touchbook. The Iconia is the Ferrari in Acer's tablet campaign. We see it rather more as a tank. Weight and size are far from any kind of portable lightness. Nevertheless, the control concept of the foldable tablet works.
Intel Core i5-480M | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics | 14.00" | 2.7 kg

Netbook with powerful graphics? HP is trusting in the latest Fusion hardware from AMD for this dm1-3180eg netbook. An E-350 dual-core processor, 3 GB of RAM and an integrated HD 6310 graphics chip should boost the 11-inch midget’s performance.
AMD E-350 | AMD Radeon HD 6310 | 11.60" | 1.6 kg

3D Envy. HP brings in a top notch entertainer with the HP Envy 17. Great design and high end materials, as well as workmanship are only a few points on its long list of features. Another highlight is the utilization of a 3D display in the Envy range.
Intel Core i7-720QM | ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850 | 17.30" | 3.4 kg

Decisions, decisions, decisions. More and more games are drawing on the power of three or four CPU cores. But does a high-end processor make much of a difference when combined with a mid-grade graphics card? We aimed to find out in testing the performance of seven Sandy Bridge CPUs on four recent games.

Energy Saver. AMD Fusion enters the aggressively priced 400 Euro laptop segment. With just about 5 hours of operating time, a low power consumption, and practically no heat dissipation or system noise, the good value for money 15.6 inch Acer has several advantages.
AMD E-350 | AMD Radeon HD 6310 | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

Temporary game. Many potential customers hoped that laptops with Sandy Bridge CPUs will be available soon. However, things turned out differently. The launch of such laptops was delayed until beginning/mid of march, because of a fault in the Intel chipset. But, thanks to AMD Fusion the last month was nevertheless not boring.

Big Business. Logitech's Performance Mouse MX is it's current top-model for the office and comes with a Darkfield Laser Sensor, unifying-receiver and an extensive package of accessories. The perfect business-mouse even without a charging station?

Goodbye Glare-Type Samsung is shying away from glare-type screens and has equipped this well-rounded office notebook with a matte (and still bright) display. Check out the "Display" section of the review to see how the matte screen differs from a glossy one.
Intel Core i3-380M | NVIDIA GeForce 315M | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

The Allrounder 2.0. Schenker's successful XMG A500 multimedia notebook gets a potent successor. The XMG A501 is equipped with a GeForce GT 540M as well as a cutting-edge Sandy Bridge processor. Find out in this review whether or not changes have been made in terms of temperature and volume.
Intel Core i7-2630QM | NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M | 15.60" | 2.7 kg

Small, smaller, smallest? The Mobile Drive Mg from Freecom is hardly bigger than the 2.5" drive inside. Its Simple design and fast USB-3.0 interface should draw the attention of potential customers.

A New Challenger. The Canadian manufacturer, Eurocom, is the first to combine a speedy Intel Sandy Bridge processor with a powerful AMD Radeon HD 6970M, housed within the 15.6" P150HM barebone. The big question in the air is, of course, whether this duo can measure up to Nvidia's flagship graphics card, the Geforce GTX 485M?
Intel Core i7-2720QM | AMD Radeon HD 6970M | 15.60" | 3.1 kg

Slim and strong. Asus promises a 19 mm slim case for the U36JC, packed with a Core i5-480M CPU and two graphic chips and that should teach the one or other competitor the meaning of fear. USB 3.0, a large battery and HDMI are also in the bundle. This review will reveal if that's enough.
Intel Core i5-480M | NVIDIA GeForce 310M | 13.30" | 1.7 kg

Sound miracle. As a counterpart to its AMD Fusion NB550D sister-model, the NB520 charges ahead with a dual-core Atom N550. First-class subwoofer-sound remains on board. Can it manage to muster eight hour runtimes and tackle Intel GMA HD videos? Find out in this review.
Intel Atom N550 | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150 | 10.10" | 1.3 kg

Low-Cost Titan. The cheapest model in the F-series with full HD, Blu-ray, and a fast Core i5, is already available from 930 Euros. Discover if the soundscape has improved, and whether the display has kept its strong colors.
Intel Core i5-480M | NVIDIA GeForce GT 425M | 16.40" | 3 kg

FullHD Update. In November 2010, an elegant notebook with plastic looks and a strong sRGB color screen with FullHD resolution surprised us. Now, it's undergone a CPU upgrade and we wonder: Is the screen still as good as it was? All answers in this test update.
Intel Core i5-480M | ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650 | 15.60" | 2.5 kg

Netbook oldie. We take a look at the Samsung NC10 Ecko Plus, a tried and tested machine with older Intel hardware and a black case. Its performance is not the best by any means, but its current entry-level price is appealing.
Intel Atom N455 | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150 | 10.10" | 1.2 kg

Pointer. No matter if university, company or office – presentations rise and fall with their vivacity and their ability to captivate the audience. There is the possibility to control presentations from afar so that the speaker can move untied from the bonds of technology. We've checked how well this works with Logitech's R400.

Post PC Device. After months of rumors, leaks, and various other tidbits, the iPad 2 is finally a reality. At a press event in San Francisco, Steve Jobs himself was on stage to announce Apple’s latest device. While we weren’t in attendance in California, Apple had a simultaneous live event at the BBC headquarters in London and we were able to get hands on look at the new iPad 2.

Mini in chrome. Fortunately, only the lid is glossy and not the TFT. Two Atom core not only increase the netbook performance, but also make a six hour battery life possible. However, the workmanship has lost some of its previous Samsung glamour.
Intel Atom N550 | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150 | 10.10" | 1.2 kg

Tabula Rasa. Bargain hunters know that without an operating system the actual laptop leaves a much smaller hole in your pocket. The X52F is an all-included FreeDOS system starting at 329 Euro. Is this a sweet deal or are there some downsides to sour it? Find out below.
Intel Pentium P6100 | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics | 15.60" | 2.6 kg

RAID pancake. A RAID system you can take with you. The Raidsonic ICY BOX RD2262 offers you a good selection of ports and a broad scope of uses for multiple HDDs. Is it convenient for everyday use and does it really perform better than just the sum of its parts? We've got the answers.

Bringin' the Noise. Netbooks, subnotebooks and even full-sized starter notebooks often disappoint when it comes to playing music or producing the audio in films the way it was meant to be heard. TrekStor's mobile solution should lend a hand to bringing the noise, not just in terms of volume, but balanced sound quality as well. Find out whether it goes the whole nine yards or stops short somewhere along the line...

Pro-Consumer. Loosened business characteristics and glossy surfaces don't exactly fit with the good old ProBook style. The 17 inch notebook straddles between an elegant appearance and less than favorably positioned interfaces. Who will this be suitable for?
Intel Core i5-460M | ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470 | 17.30" | 3.1 kg

Elegant office. If you're looking for a good-looking laptop with office qualities, you'll likely find one in the RC510. A matt TFT is brought together with feedback-strong input devices. Moreover: it's economic, quiet and cool – only to name a few additional features.
Intel Core i3-380M | NVIDIA GeForce 315M | 15.60" | 2.5 kg

Drive exchanger. It saves a lot of time and probably also money if hard drives can be quickly exchanged without having to use an external hard drive case. Raidsonics solution uses an eSata interface and can house 2.5" and 3.5" drives. Continue reading to learn how well it works.

Vaio in the land of the dwarfs. A mini-Vaio for everyone. The Vaio-dwarf throws all business ambitions overboard and concentrates rather on the embroidered demands of the masses. Good keyboard, attractive price and a usable battery life.
Intel Core i3-380UM | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics | 11.60" | 1.5 kg

Snow White and Rose Red. No end in sight for 10-inch netbooks. These diminutive machines with weak single-core processors still enjoy great popularity. This is reason enough for us to take a closer look at the Samsung N145, which can be yours for as little as €235.
Intel Atom N450 | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150 | 10.20" | 1.2 kg

7 inch entertainer. Creative launches entertainment tablets for little money with its ZiiO range. Despite the low price, the tablets are to be suitable for rendering HD media. In any case, a 1 GHz CPU does its job inside the small devices.
ZiiLABS ZMS-08 | unknown | 7.00" | 415 g

Discount multimedia. Medion increasingly sells many of its products over the discount chain Aldi/Hofer. For example, the Akoya P6630, with attractive Intel and Nvidia hardware is put up for sale today at a seemingly bargain price of 599 euros. We've checked what this notebook is really capable of – including problems with too high temperatures, respectively a too weak adapter.
Intel Core i3-390M | NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M | 15.60" | 2.7 kg

Radeon Refresh. Acer's 13" subnotebook is popular among gamers, but does it really pack enough processing and graphics-rendering power in such a small case? With the help of the new HD 6550M within the 1.8 Kg case, it just might...
Intel Core i5-480M | AMD Radeon HD 6550M | 13.30" | 1.8 kg

Elegant and thin. Inspired by the shape of an elegantly slim book, Lenovo presents the IdeaPad U260 subnotebook with an exceptional 12.5 inch display, Intel Core i5 Arrandale CPU, and integrated graphics unit. The 4 cell battery with a meager 39 Watt hours does appear to be a mobility bottleneck though.
Intel Core i5-470UM | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics | 12.50" | 1.4 kg

Goodbye to Atom? The NB550D is Toshiba’s latest flagship netbook, featuring the new AMD C-50 APU along with an AMD Radeon HD 6250 graphics unit and high-quality Harman Kardon speakers. Is it the perfect entertainer for €349, even without a matt HD display?
AMD C-50 | AMD Radeon HD 6250 | 10.10" | 1.3 kg

Standard 2.0 After first taking a look at the larger E5510, we now review the 14-incher E5410 with identical internals. Find out in the following review how it differs from its bigger brother.
Intel Core i7-640M | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics | 14.10" | 2.6 kg

Internet splitter. If you often work with several devices on the go, or want to use the internet at home, but don't have a standard DSL connection available, Trekstor's WLAN Hotspot could be the right solution for you. We've checked how well it works.

Touch it. Speedlink is selling a fairly inexpensive multi-touch mouse for Windows. It follows the example of the Apple Magic Mouse and can be used with a few finger gestures in addition to conventional operations. Read how well this works in our review.

Shiny Starter. An Asus entry-level model with an Intel Pentium processor and a current AMD entry-level graphics card. Lots of performance for little money? What about the sturdiness of the case, the display and the battery life? We've got the answers.
Intel Pentium P6100 | AMD Radeon HD 6370M | 15.60" | 2.6 kg

Multimedia giant with weak display. Acer refreshes its elegant Ethos range with Intel's speedy Sandy Bridge processors. The Aspire 8950G is lavishly equipped with a 16 GB RAM, a hard disk with a capacity of 1.5 TB and BluRay burner. Is a price of 1800 euros justified?
Intel Core i7-2630QM | AMD Radeon HD 6850M | 18.40" | 3.9 kg

Vaio-Z@Low-Budget. At 1400 Euros, speaking of low cost sounds like heresy. But for a Vaio in the Z series this is an affordable price. How big the difference is to the 3300 Euro deluxe version, is shown by our test.
Intel Core i5-460M | NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M | 13.10" | 1.4 kg

Benchmark Destroyer. With its brisk SSD, Sandy Bridge quad-core CPU and speedy GDDR5 graphics card, the M17x R3 establishes itself as an elite gaming notebook. Find out what makes its battery life so good.
Intel Core i7-2630QM | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M | 17.00" | 4.3 kg

Hello Sandy. Basically, January 2011 was influenced by the newly introduced Intel Huron-River platform and the compatible Sandy-Bridge processors. Because of known problems, it might take same time until they are finally available. Anyway, even without the new CPUs some particularly interesting laptops are worth mentioning in January.

Gamers dream. Schenker presents a compact 15 incher, called XMG P501. It includes the currently strongest available mobile hardware owing to Nvidia's GTX 485M GPU and Intel's Sandy Bridge processors. Highlight: a high-end, matt FullHD display bids annoying reflections farewell.
Intel Core i7-2630QM | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 485M | 15.60" | 3.2 kg

Mac-Specialist. The FireWire 800 interface is particularly important in the "Mac-World". If external devices shall be connected in an efficient way, it is the first choice there. We checked Iomega's BlackBelt on a Mac and on a PC.

Fast, cheap, trouble-free. Medion, known by many as distributor of a well-known food store chain, is already in business since years and also offers periphery for notebooks and PCs. This time we review an external 640 GB hard drive, which has to show what it is capable of with its USB-3.0 interface.

Standard. That's how Dell describes its Latitude E5xxx series. Listed here are solide, fully-fledged business laptops which, among other things, are distinguished from the higher-end and costlier E6xxx series by their plastic case.
Intel Core i7-640M | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics | 15.60" | 2.6 kg

Gaming elite. Asus is now offering its high-end 17-inch G73 notebook with a brand-new Intel Sandy Bridge processor. The powerful quad-core i7-2630QM is accompanied by an Nvidia GeForce GTX 460M. Find out in our review whether the G73SW will have the competition quaking in their boots.
Intel Core i7-2630QM | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M | 17.30" | 3.9 kg

All's made new in February. Rumors have been around for a while, but now it's official. Dell is redesigning its business notebook range and will launch a completely new lineup. Inside: Sandy Bridge, outside: a great amount of aluminum and magnesium pressed into a round shape. We've taken a close look at the first pre-samples for you.

Hello, and good bye again. Intel's Sandy Bridge CPUs were slowly finding their way into new notebooks. Among others, Acer's Aspire 5750G, a multimedia all-rounder with a 2630QM quad core and Nvidia GT540M. Beyond that, Nvidia Optimus provides a quiet office use and good battery runtimes. However, we will likely have to wait for a while until the laptop is available in retail.
Intel Core i7-2630QM | NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M | 15.60" | 2.5 kg

Mobile gaming. Mobile gaming. Performance like a DTR, yet battery life like a subnotebook. Sandy Bridge bans the waste of energy, calculates for eight machines and engages a 99 Wh battery for support. However, the HD 6850M has to strike sail in the game check.
Intel Core i7-2630QM | AMD Radeon HD 6850M | 17.30" | 3.2 kg

Workhorse. Dell's mobile workstation, Precision M4500, should especially satisfy high performance requirements and faces a simply unbeatable opponent. We've checked how well Core i7-940XM, Nvidia Quadro FX 1800M and FullHD support our test candidate.
Intel Core i7-940XM | NVIDIA Quadro FX 1800M | 15.60" | 3.1 kg

Wolf in Sheep's Clothing. At first sight Clevo's P170HM Barebone might seem quite plain, but within you'll find genuine high-end hardware. An Intel CPU from the new Sandy Bridge line and a Nvidia GeForce GTX 470M GPU should get gamers' saliva flowing.
Intel Core i7-2630QM | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470M | 17.30" | 4 kg

Flash-giant meets color-collosus. The Z13 has four SSD-memories on board, together with 256 GB of capacity. In the Raid 0, these ensure for flow-rates which would have rotating harddrives flying the white flag of surrender. Furthermore, the impressive color space of the built-in display almost brings tears to our eyes.
Intel Core i7-640M | NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M | 13.10" | 1.4 kg

Solid business. The Latitute E4310 in Dell's array is a compact 13.3 inch business subnotebook that is supposed to convince with fast hardware, balanced ergonomics and security features. A 3 cell battery seems to be out of place, though. Is it nevertheless an alternative to the larger Dell Latitude E6410?
Intel Core i5-560M | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics | 13.30" | 1.9 kg

The Apple TV Box, now in its second generation, has been transformed into a pure media streaming box. It is now based on the latest iPod and iPad hardware, giving it a very low energy consumption and small size. Thanks to AirPlay and the box’s reasonable price, Apple TV certainly seems like an attractive option.

Mega Powerhouse. Performance enthusiasts with money to spend will find an extremely powerful desktop replacement in the mySN XMG U700 ULTRA. Equipped with a desktop-CPU and two GeForce GTX 470M GPUs, this 17-inch powerhouse aims to capture the title of "fastest notebook out there".
Intel Core i7-950 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470M SLI | 17.30" | 6.1 kg

Essential. Office bargain hunters prick up their ears when Nvidia's Optimus is offered along with a graphics card for 399 euros. This is also the reason for our review of Lenovo's Essential B series. Performance for money champion or snail-paced runner?
Intel Pentium P6100 | NVIDIA GeForce 310M | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

Since 23rd July last year, our editorial team has used the first generation Apple iPad practically every day. Find out what we made of the tablet, what you can use it for, and if (and by how much) it is improved by iOS 4.2 (including Apple TV).
Apple A4 | PowerVR SGX535 | 9.70" | 700 g

The plastic gamer. Those who are looking for an entry level gaming machine on a tight budget, will bump into the GE603 by MSI. The i5-460M and Geforce GT 425M accelarate games an applications alike. Could this open the door to the gaming world for just 800 Euros?
Intel Core i5-460M | NVIDIA GeForce GT 425M | 16.00" | 2.5 kg

ATI is dead! Long live AMD! After recently unveiling the new GeForce GTX 485M, Nvidia has shown who the boss is in the notebook GPU department. Now it's up AMD's new Radeon HD 6970M high-end graphics card to jump through some hoops and try to prove it measures up.
Intel Core i7-740QM | AMD Radeon HD 6970M | 15.60" | 3.5 kg

Geforce bargain. Acer puts interesting hardware in a low priced bundle that is available for starting at 699 euros. The newest GeForce GT 540M is still extremely uncommon and we also don't find eight gigabyte of RAM very often. Performance for money in excess?
Intel Core i5-450M | NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M | 15.60" | 2.5 kg

Not only for Macs! Verbatim continuously upgrades the Store`n`go hard drive series and now offers a model with absolutely unusual connectivity. Firewire 800 and USB 3.0 should not only give the best possible performance on both systems but also help easy the data exchange between Windows and Mac OS. We checked how well this works.