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Nov 14, 2010
Review: HP Elitebook 8540w Notebook (ATI M5800)

88% Review: HP Elitebook 8540w Notebook (ATI M5800)

Worker Bee. Reaching a rating of almost 93%, the HP Worksation leads our overall rankings board. This is reason enough to take a closer look at some of the other available configurations of this notebook. In this review, our featured model comes with Intel i5-520M CPU, ATI FirePro M5800 GPU and 1600x900 TFT display.
Intel Core i5-520M | ATI FirePro M5800 | 15.60" | 2.9 kg
J. Simon Leitner, 14 Nov 2010 09:44
Nov 12, 2010
Review Sony Vaio VPC-EB3Z1E/BQ Notebook

82% Review Sony Vaio VPC-EB3Z1E/BQ Notebook

Full-HD Entertainer. Sony puts a strong color sRGB screen with Full HD resolution into the case. Can the expectations of ambitioned gamers or screen workers be satisfied? A matt work surface and many interfaces are a good start.
Intel Core i5-460M | ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650 | 15.50" | 2.6 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 12 Nov 2010 08:38
Nov 11, 2010
Review Deviltech HellMachine HD 5870 Crossfire notebook

78% Review Deviltech HellMachine HD 5870 Crossfire notebook

Performance in abundance. Modern games require a large amount of graphics power to use high resolutions and maximum detail levels. Demanding users will therefore show a keen interest in dual-GPU notebooks such as the HellMachine by DevilTech, which is equipped with two Radeon HD 5870 graphics cards.
Intel Core i7-720QM | ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire | 18.40" | 5.5 kg
Florian Glaser, 11 Nov 2010 09:51
Notebookcheck's Best of October 2010

Notebookcheck's Best of October 2010

Highlights 10/2010. We tormented a total of 22 notebooks and netbooks on our test parcours last month. The single category winners and editor's recommendations are summarized here. Who will be lauded as the Month's Champion?
J. Simon Leitner, 11 Nov 2010 08:41
Nov 8, 2010
Review Asus Lamborghini VX6 Netbook

86% Review Asus Lamborghini VX6 Netbook

Lamborghini. The name exudes power and exclusivity. A dual-core Atom puts this netbook well out in front of its single-core rivals, while Ion 2 gives it a (small-scale) boost for HD entertainment. Surprisingly, the engine is quiet and the temperature gain low. Could this be an eco-friendly racing car with long battery life?
Intel Atom D525 | NVIDIA ION 2 | 12.10" | 1.5 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 08 Nov 2010 16:41
Nov 7, 2010
Review Samsung SF510 Notebook

80% Review Samsung SF510 Notebook

Dynamic. Samsung scores with design, but misses a sprighty configuration and good display. Low waste heat and system noise are convincing, four hours of battery life grant mobility. However, you should handle the case with care.
Intel Core i3-370M | NVIDIA GeForce 310M | 15.60" | 2.4 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 07 Nov 2010 13:48
Nov 3, 2010
Review Acer Aspire 5745DG 3D Notebook

78% Review Acer Aspire 5745DG 3D Notebook

The Third Dimension. Next to the Asus G51J and the Asus G53JW, the Acer Aspire 5745DG is among the first notebooks with a 120 Hz display and Nvidia's 3D Vision technology. But can the GeForce GT 425M stand the test of demanding 3D-picture rendering? You'll find out in the following review.
Intel Core i7-740QM | NVIDIA GeForce GT 425M | 15.60" | 2.9 kg
Florian Glaser, 03 Nov 2010 08:54
Review HP EliteBook 2740p Notebook

86% Review HP EliteBook 2740p Notebook

Master of transformation. HP is already releasing the third generation of its professional convertible notebooks onto the market with the Elitebook 2740p. Apart from the update to internal components with current Core i5 CPUs, a considerable effort to completely remove all its previous weaknesses has also been made. How well this has been accomplished has been tested by us.
Intel Core i5-540M | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics | 12.10" | 1.8 kg
Tobias Winkler, 03 Nov 2010 06:31
Review Buffalo Ministation Lite USB 3.0 & ExpressCard/34 USB 3.0

Review Buffalo Ministation Lite USB 3.0 & ExpressCard/34 USB 3.0

Average level periphery. The Buffalos Ministation Lite USB 3.0 offers a 500 GB capacity and a shiny casing. Laptops without USB 3.0 can be retrofitted using the ExpressCard/34 interface. We tried both options and placed an emphasis on testing the real world application and its relative position to its competitors.
Tobias Winkler, 03 Nov 2010 04:39
Nov 1, 2010
Review Roccat Kone[+] Gaming Mouse

Review Roccat Kone[+] Gaming Mouse

Gaming pro. The Roccat Kone gaming mouse [+] is a full-fledged gaming mouse with a feature-rich Windows driver and a variety of functions. The following article will reveal what kind of impression the mouse and its 6000dpi sensor leave us with.
Klaus Hinum, 01 Nov 2010 07:00
Oct 31, 2010
Review Lenovo IdeaPad Z360 Notebook

82% Review Lenovo IdeaPad Z360 Notebook

13.3 inch All-Rounder. Lenovo reinforces its z Series with a representative in the 13 inch division with the Z360. The IdeaPad Z360 is small and light enough to be taken along everywhere with a weight of a bit over two kilos. Find out if it's really worth buying in the following review.
Intel Core i5-450M | NVIDIA GeForce 310M | 13.30" | 2.1 kg
Shao-Hung Liu, 31 Oct 2010 08:43
Oct 30, 2010
Review Asus Eee PC 1015T Netbook

85% Review Asus Eee PC 1015T Netbook

AMD Netbook. Asus now offers AMD hardware in the well-known chassis. The Asus Eee PC 1015T works with an AMD V105 processor (1.2 GHz, single core) and an ATI Radeon HD 4250. Is it the perfect Intel Killer in 10 inches or a power hungry netbook without much more performance?
AMD V-Series V105 | ATI Radeon HD 4250 | 10.10" | 1.3 kg
Felix Sold, 30 Oct 2010 06:34
Oct 28, 2010
Review ADATA Nobility N005 16 GB USB 3.0

Review ADATA Nobility N005 16 GB USB 3.0

Pocket memory with USB 3.0. Memory sticks pose a good compromise between size and capacity. ADATA offers the Nobility N005, a model with up-to-date USB-3.0 interface, which also wants to convince in terms of performance. We checked how successful.
Tobias Winkler, 28 Oct 2010 10:32
Review Asus G53JW 3D Gaming Notebook (GTX 460M)

81% Review Asus G53JW 3D Gaming Notebook (GTX 460M)

3D/2. With the laurels from the G73 series, Asus has managed to hit the bullseye for many gamers. Cool stealth-design with matte surfaces, quiet operating noise, and first class graphics power are definitely priorities. Now Asus is trying to follow in the footsteps of the success of its bigger brother, with a more compact 15 inch model.
Intel Core i7-720QM | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M | 15.60" | 3.9 kg
J. Simon Leitner, 28 Oct 2010 09:08
Oct 26, 2010
Review Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t Convertible

80% Review Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t Convertible

Up to the challenge? The IdeaPad S10-3t Convertible from Lenovo is a combination of netbook and tablet which could be described stylishly as a "netvertible”. The older Intel Atom N450 single core processor and a flood of tablet novelties didn’t make things easy for our tester.
Intel Atom N450 | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150 | 10.10" | 1.6 kg
Felix Sold, 26 Oct 2010 08:50
Oct 24, 2010
Review Lenovo IdeaPad V560 Notebook

83% Review Lenovo IdeaPad V560 Notebook

Strutter. Lenovo beefs up an IdeaPad consumer with a few volatile business features. Is it the perfect line-up for office bargain hunters who don't want to give up boasting with aluminum? Find out more about the benefits and drawbacks of the pseudo-business book.
Intel Core i3-370M | NVIDIA GeForce 310M | 15.60" | 2.4 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 24 Oct 2010 17:21
Review Acer Aspire 3820TG Subnotebook (i5/HD5650)

84% Review Acer Aspire 3820TG Subnotebook (i5/HD5650)

Dual Cooling. With a powerful ATI graphics card and an i5 processor, this 13.3-inch notebook is just as good for gaming as a full size one. But, is the exhaust fan going to be the downfall of this model oder will this little guy get the distinction of the perfect and inexpensive mini gamer of the year?
Intel Core i5-460M | ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650 | 13.30" | 1.8 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 24 Oct 2010 10:33
Oct 23, 2010
Review Sony Vaio VPC-W21C7E/G Netbook

79% Review Sony Vaio VPC-W21C7E/G Netbook

Surfer Boy. Sony wants to prove that netbooks don't always have to be made of small, unsightly cases with the VAIO W21C7E netbook designed by Billabong. We'll find out if the netbook's price is justified, or if you're only paying for the name in our review.
Intel Atom N470 | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150 | 10.10" | 1.1 kg
Simon Kohlstock, 23 Oct 2010 07:13
Oct 21, 2010
Review Acer TravelMate 5740Z Notebook

80% Review Acer TravelMate 5740Z Notebook

Pentium Business. An office book for little money? This TravelMate comes in question. How good is the Pentium P6000? Will even fastidious office fans be thrilled about the antiglare 15.6 incher? All answers can be found in this detailed review.
Intel Pentium P6000 | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics | 15.60" | 2.5 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 21 Oct 2010 21:35
Review Acer TravelMate 8372TG subnotebook

84% Review Acer TravelMate 8372TG subnotebook

The colossus under the subnotebooks . This machine will allow you to work 5 hours straight, to the point where you have smoke coming out of your ears. With this 35Watt Core i3 System, Acer manages to extract a level of battery performance which most low voltage subnotebooks can only dream of. Read on to find out how it was done.
Intel Core i3-350M | NVIDIA GeForce 310M | 13.30" | 2.1 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 21 Oct 2010 10:02
Oct 20, 2010
Review Toshiba Portégé R700 Notebook

84% Review Toshiba Portégé R700 Notebook

Untiring business professional. Toshiba promises up to 12 hours of battery life on its homepage. On top of that one can expect good application performance based on its specifications which include Core i7-620M CPU and 128GB SSD. Our comprehensive review reveals what kind of punch this business professional is packing in a test of strength.
Intel Core i7-620M | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics | 13.30" | 1.6 kg
Martina Osztovits, 20 Oct 2010 21:49
Review Buffalo Ministation TurboUSB portable hard drive 320 GB

Review Buffalo Ministation TurboUSB portable hard drive 320 GB

Turbo lag? Mobile, external hard drives add storage space to notebooks and can be used on-the-move and stationary. Buffalo's Ministation offers a conventional USB-2.0 interface and a robust case. Its TurboUSB should allow an acceleration. We checked its effects.
Tobias Winkler, 20 Oct 2010 20:46
Oct 19, 2010
Review Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 15 Notebook

79% Review Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 15 Notebook

Unconventional Spirit. "cutting edge, expedient, reliable - and inexpensive." This is how Lenovo tags the ThinkPad Edge Series for small businesses. We've checked if this has been successful and if even private users will find an attractive office alternative.
Intel Core i3-350M | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics | 15.60" | 2.5 kg
Norman Pausch - Fotos: Revil.O, 19 Oct 2010 15:11
Review Toshiba Satellite R630 Notebook

83% Review Toshiba Satellite R630 Notebook

Slim and Robust? A robust, mobile subnotebook with adequate performance and which isn't too expensive, either. That would be a good option for all those who are frequently on the move. Find out if the Satellite R630 can score with this in our detailed review.
Intel Core i5-450M | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics | 13.30" | 1.4 kg
Martina Osztovits, 19 Oct 2010 13:26
Oct 18, 2010
Review Samsung PM800 256GB SSD

Review Samsung PM800 256GB SSD

Remunerative Surcharge? For a surcharge, e.g., Dell and Schenker offer some of their notebooks with built-in Samsung PM800 Solid State Drive. In this test we check the performance of the 256 GB version and show how it can compete with other current high-end SSDs.
Klaus Hinum, 18 Oct 2010 15:27
Review Asus Eee PC 1215N Netbook

85% Review Asus Eee PC 1215N Netbook

Power-Netbook. Even the first generation of Ion Netbooks proved that they could shine in many application areas with appealing graphics performance. Ion 2 builds on this achievement, and even provides a dual-core Atom processor to assist the Eee PC 1215N. What can be expected has been tested by us.
Intel Atom D525 | NVIDIA ION 2 | 12.10" | 1.5 kg
Tobias Winkler, 18 Oct 2010 14:52
Oct 17, 2010
Review Toshiba Satellite L650D Notebook

76% Review Toshiba Satellite L650D Notebook

A Bargain Buy. If you're looking for an inexpensive multimedia notebook, you'll usually have to be content with a weak graphics card. Not so with Toshiba's Satellite L650D-10H, which can show off with a Radeon HD 5650 at a price of around 600 euro.
AMD Turion II P520 | ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650 | 15.60" | 2.5 kg
Florian Glaser, 17 Oct 2010 15:44
Review Speedlink Ferret Gaming Mouse

Review Speedlink Ferret Gaming Mouse

Gaming Ferret. The Ferret is an inexpensive mouse that is especially suitable for on the go due to its compact size. It is supposed to satisfy gamers with its 3200 dpi sensor. Find out what impression it made in the test in following review.
Klaus Hinum, 17 Oct 2010 15:01
Review Asus U33JC Bamboo Notebook

78% Review Asus U33JC Bamboo Notebook

„Ecotainment“. The Asus U33JC from the "Bamboo Collection" attempts to straddle both multimedia performance and environmental friendliness paired with a longer battery life. Will it manage to succeed or is the netbook just a nice lifestyle accessory in 13.3 inches?
Intel Core i5-430M | NVIDIA GeForce 310M | 13.30" | 2.1 kg
Felix Sold, 17 Oct 2010 11:38
Review MSI CR620 Notebook

77% Review MSI CR620 Notebook

Basic office. Just €500 can get you access to the world of the 2010 Intel Core processors. A Core i3 in a basic laptop makes it possible. But is it a convincing lighter option, or just another bargain basement laptop? Delete Free-DOS and you’re ready to go.
Intel Core i3-350M | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics | 15.60" | 2.4 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 17 Oct 2010 10:02
Review HP Pavilion dv3-2390eg Notebook

78% Review HP Pavilion dv3-2390eg Notebook

Touching allowed. The Touch notebook can’t decide if it’s for entertainment or technology enthusiasts. An ATI Hybrid Graphics, strong Core i5, 7200 rpm HDD are all oriented toward performance. The hand input function rounds out the whole package.
Intel Core i5-430M | ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4550 | 13.30" | 2.4 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 17 Oct 2010 08:46
Oct 14, 2010
Review Acer Aspire 5820TG Notebook

81% Review Acer Aspire 5820TG Notebook

Frugal Gamer. A good HD 5650 graphics, perfect performance with an Arrandale refresh CPU, low power consumption and presentable slim design. The Timeline X is suitable for many tasks: eSATA and sunbath-surfing remains to be taboo.
Intel Core i5-460M | ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650 | 15.60" | 2.4 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 14 Oct 2010 11:04
Review: Intel Core i3/i5/i7 "Arrandale" CPU Refresh

Review: Intel Core i3/i5/i7 "Arrandale" CPU Refresh

Subtle Progress. Intel's rate of CPU development is about as steady as the ticking of a Swiss watch. At the beginning of the year, Intel presented the new Arrandale chips. Now, they're following up with the expected update in the form of subtle improvements.
J. Simon Leitner, 14 Oct 2010 09:25
Review Seagate Momentus XT ST93205620AS 320GB

Review Seagate Momentus XT ST93205620AS 320GB

SSD+HDD=Win? After the unsuccessful attempts to combine hard drives with flash memory in 2007, Seagate is now trying again with the Momentus XT series. This time, a substantially larger and faster memory in combination with its own controller should help the concept make a breakthrough. Whether and in what ways the XT is appealing, you'll find out in the following review.
Klaus Hinum, 14 Oct 2010 09:02
Review: Runcore Pro V 200 GB SSD

Review: Runcore Pro V 200 GB SSD

The usual Sandstorm. In comparison to the recently reviewed OCZ Vertex 2, the Runcore V Pro uses the unmodified SF1200 controller. Whether it can still match up to other high-end SSDs, you will find out in the following review.
Klaus Hinum, 14 Oct 2010 08:31
Oct 10, 2010
Review MSI CX620MX Notebook

74% Review MSI CX620MX Notebook

Energy waster. GPU Boost with ATI HD 545V, eSATA and rear interfaces allow this affordable 15.6 inch notebook to raise the interest of several buyers. Will occasional gamers also be satisfied? Do the hybrid-graphics extend the battery life?
Intel Core i3-330M | ATI Mobility Radeon HD 545v | 15.60" | 2.5 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 10 Oct 2010 21:11
Oct 8, 2010
Review Lenovo IdeaPad Z565-4311 Notebook

78% Review Lenovo IdeaPad Z565-4311 Notebook

No experimenting. It’s best to head straight for the Z series. This is Lenovo’s advice, but we can’t follow it without some reservations. Weak battery life and poor screen contrast are combined with a high-quality aluminium finish and an excellent keyboard.
AMD Phenom II X3 N830 | ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470 | 15.60" | 2.6 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 08 Oct 2010 14:52
Oct 7, 2010
Review Asus Eee PC 1015PEM Netbook

87% Review Asus Eee PC 1015PEM Netbook

Nuclear Fission. In the Eee PC 1015PEM, Asus presents its first netbook with Intel's new Atom N55 dual core processor. More power for a surcharge of only 20 euro? We've put the new components and the netbook through its paces.
Intel Atom N550 | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150 | 10.10" | 1.3 kg
Felix Sold, 07 Oct 2010 05:32
Oct 5, 2010
Review Deviltech HellMachine DTX (Clevo X7200) Notebook

82% Review Deviltech HellMachine DTX (Clevo X7200) Notebook

High-Flyer. DevilTech's HellMachine DTX is undoubtedly aiming at the Throne of Performance. A Core i7 desktop processor and two GeForce GTX 480M graphics cards in SLI configuration are clear indications for an outstanding performance.
Intel Core i7-960 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480M SLI | 17.30" | 5.9 kg
Florian Glaser, 05 Oct 2010 10:22
Oct 3, 2010
Review Toshiba Tecra M11-104 Notebook

80% Review Toshiba Tecra M11-104 Notebook

Business Case. Toshiba introduces the Tecra M11 as a robust and compact companion for business routine. We'll check if the notebook can support the advertised claim, or if the ad writers have promised too much.
Intel Core i3-330M | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics | 14.00" | 2.4 kg
Norman Pausch - Fotos: Revil O., 03 Oct 2010 08:58
Review Asus G73JW Notebook (GTX 460M)

84% Review Asus G73JW Notebook (GTX 460M)

Powered by Fermi. Asus' 17-inch gaming notebook G73 is soon to feature NVidia's brand new high-end graphics card, the GeForce GTX 460M. Thanks to a pre-released version we have been able to extensively review the upgraded G73JW.
Intel Core i7-720QM | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M | 17.30" | 4 kg
Florian Glaser, 03 Oct 2010 08:33
Oct 2, 2010
Review beyerdynamic MMX 2 vs. ZOWIE Hammer (USB-Headsets)

Review beyerdynamic MMX 2 vs. ZOWIE Hammer (USB-Headsets)

Duel of the middle class. The stereo speakers and internal microphone have served their time. We tested two mid-range HiFi headsets. First, the Beyerdynamic MMX 2 from Germany and second, the ZOWIE Hammer USB headset. A happy medium or a bad investment?
Felix Sold, 02 Oct 2010 10:08
Review Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Net Media Sharing Device

Review Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Net Media Sharing Device

Network Storage. Integrated in the current GoFlex series, Seagate offers a network solution suitable to accessing its data any time and anywhere via the Internet or local network. We looked at how well this worked.
Tobias Winkler, 02 Oct 2010 09:35
Review MSI Digi Vox Diversity DVB-T Stick

Review MSI Digi Vox Diversity DVB-T Stick

Low-priced double tuner. MSI is offering a particularly low-priced DVB-T stick with two turners with the Digi Vox Diversity. Our test revealed what can be expected from it and if it’s a hit in the office.
Tobias Winkler, 02 Oct 2010 09:16
Sep 30, 2010
Review Sony Vaio VPC-EF2S1E/BI Notebook

76% Review Sony Vaio VPC-EF2S1E/BI Notebook

Fast and Elegant? Sony's Vaio notebooks have always been known for their elegant design. In order to also chalk up under its hood, Sony has given the 17 inch Vaio VPC-EF2S1E/BI a Radeon HD 5650 and a Phenom II X3 P820.
AMD Phenom II X3 P820 | ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650 | 17.30" | 3.1 kg
Florian Glaser, 30 Sep 2010 11:02
Review Apple Magic Trackpad Mouse Replacement

Review Apple Magic Trackpad Mouse Replacement

It’s magic? Apple's Magic Trackpad now also places a MacBook Pro's main control element on the desk. The effective area is considerably larger, but the functionality remains the same. Is the purchase worthwhile? Or is it just a nice gadget for Mac-users?
Felix Sold, 30 Sep 2010 10:11
Review HP 625 Notebook

80% Review HP 625 Notebook

Essential-Office. Motherboard in, buttons on, panels attached - ready is a notebook which would definitely suffice for many a buyer. Whether or not the manufacturer makes a squeaking and over-heating plastic box to sell to customers, can be discovered in our test.
AMD Athlon II P320 | ATI Radeon HD 4250 | 15.60" | 2.5 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 30 Sep 2010 09:55
Review Packard Bell EasyNote Butterfly S 520UM Subnotebook

82% Review Packard Bell EasyNote Butterfly S 520UM Subnotebook

Graceful. But not fragile. That’s our verdict on the slim but very sturdy aluminium chassis of this 13.3-inch subnotebook. We also have no complaints about the Core i5 hardware with Nvidia Optimus. The battery life is the only thing that really disappoints.
Intel Core i5-520UM | NVIDIA GeForce 310M | 13.30" | 1.8 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 30 Sep 2010 09:02
Sep 29, 2010
Review Mionix NAOS 5000 gaming mouse & SARGAS mouse pad

Review Mionix NAOS 5000 gaming mouse & SARGAS mouse pad

Gamer's Heaven! Gaming on the notebook is a slow but steady process, but a touchpad is only suitable for true gamers in exceptional cases. The Swedish company Mionix offers a high-end mouse for ambitious users, the NAOS 5000.
Felix Sold, 29 Sep 2010 14:16
Sep 26, 2010
Review Toshiba Qosmio X500 Notebook (GeForce GTX 460M)

81% Review Toshiba Qosmio X500 Notebook (GeForce GTX 460M)

Back in Game. The Qosmio X500 was supposed to be the flagship gamer from Toshiba. It couldn't really live up to its predetermination with the midrange graphics in the previous models. Now everything is to be different with Nvidia's brand new GTX 460M graphics card.
Intel Core i7-740QM | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M | 18.40" | 4.9 kg
J. Simon Leitner & Klaus Hinum, 26 Sep 2010 09:26
Review Fujitsu Celsius H700 Notebook

88% Review Fujitsu Celsius H700 Notebook

Budget professional. Fujitsu is declaring war on the competition with a new workstation that features a 15.6" Full HD display, Nvidia Quadro FX880M graphics and Intel Core i7-620M CPU for less than 1500.- euro. We aimed to find out whether they cut too many corners, or managed to get it just right.
Intel Core i7-620M | NVIDIA Quadro FX 880M | 15.60" | 3 kg
Tobias Winkler, 26 Sep 2010 08:32
Sep 25, 2010
Review Asus Eee PC 1016P Netbook

87% Review Asus Eee PC 1016P Netbook

Aluminum Business. Not much aluminum, but big stability anyhow. Find out why the 1016P with a two gigabyte DDR3 and a matt, contrast rich display almost turns out to be the perfect netbook.
Intel Atom N455 | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150 | 10.10" | 1.3 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 25 Sep 2010 07:41
Sep 24, 2010
Review HP ProBook 6555b Notebook

84% Review HP ProBook 6555b Notebook

Triple-Core. The upscale office class from HP is called ProBook. Can the AMD variant with three cores impress us as much as its Intel 6540b counterpart? A similarly high rating makes us hopeful.
AMD Phenom II X3 N830 | ATI Radeon HD 4250 | 15.60" | 2.7 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 24 Sep 2010 10:16
Sep 23, 2010
Review LaCie mosKeyto and LaCie XtremKey

Review LaCie mosKeyto and LaCie XtremKey

Extraordinary. LaCie presents two special USB-Sticks, the mosKeyto and the XtremKey. The first sticks out, because it is especially small, the other because of its durability. We scrutinize these two USB-2.0 devices.
Felix Sold, 23 Sep 2010 10:15
Review Packard Bell EasyNote TX86 540M Notebook

82% Review Packard Bell EasyNote TX86 540M Notebook

Glimmer Book. Icy blue, glimmering touchpad, cool aluminum haptics and tail-fin shaped line management. That is exclusive style, says Packard Bell. Tech fans will see a strong Core i5 processor and a GT 330M with Optimus under the hood.
Intel Core i5-540M | NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M | 15.60" | 2.5 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 23 Sep 2010 09:48
Sep 21, 2010
Review OCZ Enyo USB 3.0 portable solid state drive

Review OCZ Enyo USB 3.0 portable solid state drive

Fast, faster, fastest? OCZ offers a fast Solid State Drive with USB 3.0 interface in an elegant case. Read on to learn about its advantages and whether it delivers a good performance in practice.
Tobias Winkler, 21 Sep 2010 10:39
Review OCZ Vertex 2 Extended 120GB SSD

Review OCZ Vertex 2 Extended 120GB SSD

Sandforce power. The Vertex 2 hopes to claim first place for SSD performance, using its very fast Sandforce controller. Find out in our review whether it manages to best the Intel X-25M G2 and what problems we experienced during our testing.
Klaus Hinum, 21 Sep 2010 10:14
Sep 20, 2010
Review: Dell Inspiron Mini 1018 Netbook

85% Review: Dell Inspiron Mini 1018 Netbook

Reliability on a Budget. The Inspiron Mini 1018 is the new 10-inch "budget netbook" from Dell. The hardware is up to current standards, but you'll have to go without additional features at a starting price of 279 Euro.
Intel Atom N455 | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150 | 10.10" | 1.3 kg
Felix Sold, 20 Sep 2010 09:42
Review Acer Aspire 5745PG Notebook

80% Review Acer Aspire 5745PG Notebook

Touch me. Touch is in, not only for tablets. The Aspire 5745PG is a 15 inch multimedia machine with the brand-new Nvidia GeForce GT 420M graphics (Optimus), which also accepts inputs over its display.
Intel Core i5-460M | NVIDIA GeForce GT 420M | 15.60" | 2.7 kg
J. Simon Leitner & Klaus Hinum, 20 Sep 2010 09:06
Sep 17, 2010
Review Dell Streak 5" Tablet/MID

86% Review Dell Streak 5" Tablet/MID

Tablet Phone. Notebook editor meets smartphone - no, actually a MID (Mobile Internet Device) for sticking to Dell's classification of the Streak. Read in our review about how this adventure will turn out and what you can expect from this device.
Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8250 | Qualcomm Adreno 200 | 5.00" | 218 g
J. Simon Leitner, 17 Sep 2010 10:53
Sep 13, 2010
Review Asus B53J Notebook

84% Review Asus B53J Notebook

Longevity and reliability – were important aspects for Asus when designing the B53J. This is applies to the case, as well as the adopted hardware and the length of the warranty, which lasts for three years.
Intel Core i5-450M | ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470 | 15.60" | 2.8 kg
Martina Osztovits, 13 Sep 2010 05:18
Sep 12, 2010
NBC on site: Laptop highlights from the IFA 2010

NBC on site: Laptop highlights from the IFA 2010

Laptop trends. The future trends are now becoming clear: 3D displays, tablet PCs, matt display panels and gaming laptops with the ATI 5870 or Nvidias 4XX series hardware. Samsung is experimenting with its shark design, Medion is focusing on value for money gaming machines and Toshiba came with a tablet PC for 430 Euros.
Sebastian Jentsch, 12 Sep 2010 19:36
Review Apple iPad 3G 64GB

90% Review Apple iPad 3G 64GB

Entertainment Tablet. Is the iPad the heralded revolution? Can it replace a notebook or a netbook? We have dealt extensively with Apple's tablet over several weeks in our long-term test.
Apple A4 | PowerVR SGX535 | 9.70" | 700 g
Klaus Hinum, 12 Sep 2010 17:54
Sep 11, 2010
Review Lenovo Thinkpad X201s Notebook

86% Review Lenovo Thinkpad X201s Notebook

Even lighter? With its Thinkpad X201s, Lenovo offers a lighter 12 inch Thinkpad that can serve with current Core ix hardware. Find out more about its characteristics and mobile qualities in this detailed review.
Intel Core i7-640LM | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics | 12.10" | 1.4 kg
Martina Osztovits, 11 Sep 2010 08:21
Sep 9, 2010
Review Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex 320 GB Ultra-Portable Drive & Auto Backup

Review Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex 320 GB Ultra-Portable Drive & Auto Backup

Flexible Newcomer Following the top model with 1GB of memory capacity, we have also now taken a look at Seagates' 320 GB variant with the innovative Auto Backup feature. Find out which differences and which advantages we uncovered in the following review.
Tobias Winkler, 09 Sep 2010 11:22
Review Dell Inspiron 15R Notebook

78% Review Dell Inspiron 15R Notebook

Dell Inspiron 15R(eloaded)! After we reviewed 17-inch representative of the Inspiron series from the well-known manufacturer, Dell, it's now the Dell Inspiron 15R's turn to take on our tests and our critical glances.
Intel Core i5-430M | ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470 | 15.60" | 2.6 kg
Shao-Hung Liu, 09 Sep 2010 11:19
Review Asus Eee PC 1018P Netbook

87% Review Asus Eee PC 1018P Netbook

AlumEeenum! Asus introduces its new design-flagship of the Eee family with the Eee PC 1018P. An aluminum case and optional USB 3.0 ports are to lure even skeptical buyers. 399 euro (RRP) is a steep price and we ask ourselves why a glare type screen has been used.
Intel Atom N455 | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150 | 10.10" | 1.1 kg
Felix Sold, 09 Sep 2010 09:23
Review Sony Vaio VPC-X13D7E/B Subnotebook

84% Review Sony Vaio VPC-X13D7E/B Subnotebook

761 Gramm.We'll take one ultra-light mini, preferably small and without too much on the side. Those who are satisfied with basic notebook features but are still looking for striking exterior are right on target with the 11.1 inches.
Intel Atom Z550 | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 500 | 11.10" | 761 g
Sebastian Jentsch, 09 Sep 2010 09:04
Sep 8, 2010
Review Sony Vaio VPC-F12Z Notebook

81% Review Sony Vaio VPC-F12Z Notebook

Quad-Studio. You want to render videos, manipulate pictures or simply enjoy Blu-Rays in Full HD, just like that? You can make yourself comfortable on charming leather with the Vaio F Series' premium model. The fan is still regrettably a problem.
Intel Core i7-740QM | NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M | 16.40" | 3.1 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 08 Sep 2010 06:03
Review Dell Inspiron M101z Subnotebook

82% Review Dell Inspiron M101z Subnotebook

The Lady in Red. From Dell comes the small 11.6" AMD subnotebook that leaves netbooks with Intel Atom processors out in the cold. Is the Dell Inspiron M101z subnotebook the sought-after answer to weak netbooks or simply another product in Dell's portfolio?
AMD Athlon II Neo K325 | ATI Radeon HD 4225 | 11.60" | 1.6 kg
Felix Sold, 08 Sep 2010 05:59
Sep 7, 2010
Review Acer Aspire 5943G Notebook

76% Review Acer Aspire 5943G Notebook

Multimedia with weaknesses. With the Ethos series, Acer offers smart multimedia notebooks that stand out not just because of good performance but also due to extensive connectivity. We checked out the 15.6-inch Aspire 5943G a little more closely.
Intel Core i7-720QM | ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850 | 15.60" | 3 kg
Florian Glaser, 07 Sep 2010 13:57
Sep 5, 2010
Review Sony Vaio VPC-Z12 Subnotebook

88% Review Sony Vaio VPC-Z12 Subnotebook

The Elite. It is light, with incredible performance supported by a dedicated graphics card, but will it still have a good battery life? Could this slim 13.1” laptop with its docking station, mat 1600x900 display, DVD player and HSPA module fulfill its ambition to become the perfect business all-rounder?
Intel Core i5-520M | NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M | 13.10" | 1.4 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 05 Sep 2010 18:13
Sep 3, 2010
Review Dell Vostro 3300 Notebook

82% Review Dell Vostro 3300 Notebook

New Vostro – The Third. Dell looks to score with Core-i Hardware, the latest Vostro aluminum design as well as a 13.3-inch screen. See how the Laptop performs in comparison to others in its class in our comprehensive review.
Intel Core i5-450M | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics | 13.30" | 1.9 kg
Martina Osztovits, 03 Sep 2010 11:02
Sep 1, 2010
Review Lenovo Thinkpad W701 Notebook

87% Review Lenovo Thinkpad W701 Notebook

It's all about power. The Thinkpad W701 series is the biggest and highest performance range from Lenovo. The workstation is equipped with high-performance professional graphics chips and quad-core CPUs. In the review: one of the cheapest variants with Core i7-720QM CPU and Quadro FX 2800M graphics.
Intel Core i7-720QM | NVIDIA Quadro FX 2800M | 17.20" | 3.9 kg
Simon Leitner & Tobias Winkler, 01 Sep 2010 07:12
Aug 31, 2010
Review Xigmatek NPC-D211 Shield Notebook Cooler

Review Xigmatek NPC-D211 Shield Notebook Cooler

For hotheads. In particular, gaming laptops have to fight against extremely high heat levels. Xigmatek has addressed the problem and presents a 19-inch notebook cooler with a large 200mm fan in the form of the NPC-D211 Shield.
Felix Sold, 31 Aug 2010 17:36
Aug 28, 2010
Review Fujitsu LifeBook A530 Notebook

80% Review Fujitsu LifeBook A530 Notebook

Futureproof. 2010 Intel Core on the cheap? If you're looking for an office notebook with current hardware, good connectivity, matte TFT and acceptable battery life, you should call in at Fujitsu. In particular the ergonomics are inspiring.
Intel Core i3-350M | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics | 15.60" | 2.4 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 28 Aug 2010 04:13
Aug 27, 2010
Review Samsung NP-R590 Notebook

79% Review Samsung NP-R590 Notebook

Colorful. Subsequent to the red R580, Samsung now presents the blue version of its 15.6 inch multimedia notebook, which isn't only strong due to Core i5-450M and GeForce GT330M, but can also score with good equipment including an integrated BluRay drive at the same time.
Intel Core i5-450M | NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M | 15.60" | 2.6 kg
Florian Glaser, 27 Aug 2010 10:36
Review MSI FX600 Notebook

77% Review MSI FX600 Notebook

Quadrophony. The new all-rounder series is technologically on the cutting edge with an i5 CPU and should also cope with games. A real novelty is the sound system with four loudspeakers. The structural finish puts scratches and fingerprints into the past.
Intel Core i5-450M | NVIDIA GeForce GT 325M | 15.60" | 2.5 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 27 Aug 2010 09:23
Review Acer Travelmate 8472TG Notebook

83% Review Acer Travelmate 8472TG Notebook

Desktop to go. Das 14,1" This business notebook comes with a matte display and has a unique feature to offer: Acer combines Intel HD with Nvidia Geforce GT330M, thereby optimizing use. How well that works is the subject of our test.
Intel Core i3-350M | NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M | 14.10" | 2.2 kg
Tobias Winkler, 27 Aug 2010 08:13
Review Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex 1 TB Ultra-portable Drive

Review Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex 1 TB Ultra-portable Drive

Port master. Seagate has overhauled its range of external 2.5-inch hard drives, and at the same time developed a new system for connecting up ports. It gives you a great number of options, with USB 3.0, eSATA, FireWire 800, USB 2.0 and LAN adaptors. We took a closer look at how it works.
Tobias Winkler, 27 Aug 2010 06:59
Aug 25, 2010
Review MSI GT660R Notebook

79% Review MSI GT660R Notebook

Turbo-Gamer. The 15.6-inch device, costing more than 2000 Euro, promises performance and acoustics at their best. A turbo switch overclocks the i7-740QM as well as the GeForce GTX 285M. 12.800 3DMarks06 and RAID 0 make performance fans sit up and take notice.
Intel Core i7-740QM | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285M | 15.60" | 3.5 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 25 Aug 2010 09:42
Aug 23, 2010
Review Deviltech Fragbook DTX (W881CU) Notebook

82% Review Deviltech Fragbook DTX (W881CU) Notebook

Gaming Monster. Nvidia's new top model GeForce GTX 480M has finally made its way into the mobile sector after a long wait. We snapped up the Fragbook DTX (i7-720QM) from Deviltech, which is a 17-inch notebook with the corresponding graphics card.
Intel Core i7-720QM | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480M | 17.30" | 3.9 kg
Florian Glaser, 23 Aug 2010 07:27
Review Terratec Cinergy T Stick Dual RC HD

Review Terratec Cinergy T Stick Dual RC HD

Two of a Kind. DVB-T sticks are becoming more and more popular as they provide an uncomplicatd TV reception. We've tested which possibilities you have with the model at hand, which has an additional tuner.
Tobias Winkler, 23 Aug 2010 06:32
Review Toshiba Satellite Pro L650-197 Notebook

82% Review Toshiba Satellite Pro L650-197 Notebook

Business All-Rounder. Equipped with a strong Intel Core i5 CPU and a starter graphic solution from ATI, the Satellite Pro L650 tries to score with business typical characteristics, such as a matt display.
Intel Core i5-450M | ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5145 | 15.60" | 2.4 kg
Shao-Hung Liu, 23 Aug 2010 06:23
Review Typhoon HDU-700 2.5" HDD Enclosure SuperSpeed USB 3.0

Review Typhoon HDU-700 2.5" HDD Enclosure SuperSpeed USB 3.0

Flexible quarters. Typhoon’s small hard drive enclosure holds 2.5-inch notebook hard drives and is fitted with a fast USB 3.0 port. In our review, we examine just how useful it is.
Tobias Winkler, 23 Aug 2010 05:59
Aug 21, 2010
Review Verbatim Store'n'go Portable Hard Drive USB 3.0 500 GB

Review Verbatim Store'n'go Portable Hard Drive USB 3.0 500 GB

Fast Data Storage Device. With USB 3.0, a new standard is establishing itself more and more, uniting speed and power supply. We've tested how well this works on the Verbatim Store'n'go.
Tobias Winkler, 21 Aug 2010 21:59
Aug 20, 2010
Review Acer Travelmate 8172T Notebook

86% Review Acer Travelmate 8172T Notebook

Subnotebook olé. Small, light and economical, with the whole ensemble garnished with a matte display and business features at a fair price? It almost sounds too good to be true. We've tested what's hidden inside.
Intel Core i3-330UM | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics | 11.60" | 1.4 kg
Tobias Winkler, 20 Aug 2010 10:56
Review Acer TravelMate 8572TG Notebook

81% Review Acer TravelMate 8572TG Notebook

Pro for on the Go? The TravelMate 8572TG, with switchable graphics, is supposed to be the perfect notebook for all users on the move. It provides good performance with a Core i5-430M CPU and Nvidia GeForce 330M graphics and can be switched to the integrated graphic chip for saving energy.
Intel Core i5-430M | NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M | 15.60" | 2.5 kg
Martina Osztovits, 20 Aug 2010 10:13
Review Acer TravelMate 7740G Notebook

77% Review Acer TravelMate 7740G Notebook

Experiment. Acer attempts an unusual symbiosis between office- and multimedia-notebooks with the TravelMate 7740G. The 7740G is also equipped with a matte display and a suitable graphics card. Whether the attempt is successful or not, you can find out in this detailed review.
Intel Core i5-430M | ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650 | 17.30" | 2.9 kg
Florian Glaser, 20 Aug 2010 10:07
Aug 18, 2010
Review Typhoon HDU-701 HDD Docking Station SuperSpeed USB 3.0

Review Typhoon HDU-701 HDD Docking Station SuperSpeed USB 3.0

Internal-External Connector. If you're often busy with internal SATA hard disks, you'll find a comfortable solution in the Typhoon hard disk docking station with which you can avoid the otherwise laborious plugging in and unplugging. We've tested how good it works in practice.
Tobias Winkler, 18 Aug 2010 04:55
Aug 16, 2010
Review Acer Aspire One 533-13Drr Netbook

84% Review Acer Aspire One 533-13Drr Netbook

Fast and Elegant? Acer now also has a DDR3 netbook with an Intel Atom N455 in form of the Aspire One 533. Does the pretty wrapping only cover the already known? The specs promise an average netbook with a nice design and good ergonomics.
Intel Atom N455 | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150 | 10.10" | 1.2 kg
Felix Sold, 16 Aug 2010 07:44
Review Kingston SSDNow V 128 GB (SNV425-S2/128GB)

Review Kingston SSDNow V 128 GB (SNV425-S2/128GB)

SSD for the masses! Kingston is bringing out the second generation of the SSDNow V series, which is promised to be faster and to last for longer. The new SSDs are available with 30, 64 and 128 GB of memory. Find out how they acquit themselves and whether they are a good buy in our detailed review.
Felix Sold, 16 Aug 2010 07:16
Aug 12, 2010
Review Lenovo IdeaPad U160 Subnotebook

84% Review Lenovo IdeaPad U160 Subnotebook

Powerless. Lenovos 11.6-incher is the cheapest alternative to the Acer Timeline X 1830T. The Core i5-520UM is a disappointing choice when it comes to performance, but how does battery life fare with the equipped 48Wh battery? How about the display and waste heat? Big surprise here: eSATA.
Intel Core i5-520UM | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics | 11.60" | 1.4 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 12 Aug 2010 10:57
Aug 11, 2010
Review mySN QMG6 / Chiligreen Mobilitas NW (Quanta TW9) Notebook

77% Review mySN QMG6 / Chiligreen Mobilitas NW (Quanta TW9) Notebook

A question of drivers. With the Quanta TW9, Schenker Notebook and Chiligreen have put on the market a fit-for-gaming 15.6-inch laptop (GT335M), which above all turns heads with Nvidia's Optimus technology.
Intel Core i7-620M | NVIDIA GeForce GT 335M | 15.60" | 2.6 kg
Florian Glaser & J. Simon Leitner, 11 Aug 2010 13:48
Aug 10, 2010
Review Quirky Cordie and PowerCurl (MacBook and MacBook Pro) cable organiser

Review Quirky Cordie and PowerCurl (MacBook and MacBook Pro) cable organiser

Flexible cable organiser. Clutter in the cable drawer or in the laptop bag? Quirky offers two smart solutions in order to get the problem under control.
Tobias Winkler, 10 Aug 2010 10:45
Review Acer Aspire One 721 Notebook

84% Review Acer Aspire One 721 Notebook

Netbook with subnotebook performance, round two. Like the recently tested Aspire One 521, the Aspire One 721 shows up in 11.6" format with Athlon II Neo, DDR3-RAM, ATI HD4225 and HDMI and goes head to head with the Intel-based netbook competition.
AMD Athlon II Neo K125 | ATI Radeon HD 4225 | 11.60" | 1.3 kg
Martina Osztovits, 10 Aug 2010 10:12
Review HP Envy 14-1010eg Notebook

84% Review HP Envy 14-1010eg Notebook

en'vy (en'vé) n. There are only few handpicked devices that have caused sensation even before their official launch in the Notebook World. The Envy Series from HP belongs to these, as they see themselves as the top class in the assortment, on par with Apple MacBook Pro laptops.
Intel Core i5-520M | ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650 | 14.50" | 2.4 kg
J. Simon Leitner, 10 Aug 2010 10:11
Aug 8, 2010
Review Lenovo Ideapad G560 Notebook

81% Review Lenovo Ideapad G560 Notebook

Core competence. What the Extensa is for Acer, the G560 is for Lenovo. Simple case, cheap hardware and attractive prices. Core i3-350M from 455 Euro? Even the smallest of money-bags can obtain the 2010 Intel generation with the 15.6-incher.
Intel Core i3-350M | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics | 15.60" | 2.5 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 08 Aug 2010 10:32
Review Lenovo IdeaPad Y560 Notebook

79% Review Lenovo IdeaPad Y560 Notebook

Gaming revamped. Lenovo is well known for robust ThinkPads and low-priced office laptops. But a gamer with ATI HD 5730, Core i7-720QM, 7200 rpm hard disk and JBL loudspeakers?! The aggressive price of the Y-model: 860 Euro.
Intel Core i7-720QM | ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5730 | 15.60" | 2.6 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 08 Aug 2010 10:17
Review HP EliteBook 2540p Subnotebook

88% Review HP EliteBook 2540p Subnotebook

Uncompromising. A very powerful subnotebook with long battery life? HP has crammed the most it possibly could into this 12.1-inch machine. This smallest of the EliteBooks has a Core i7, along with wireless technology from WLAN to GPS and ports from FireWire to docking. There was even room for a DVD drive.
Intel Core i7-640LM | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics | 12.10" | 1.8 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 08 Aug 2010 09:54
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