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Sep 5, 2011
Review Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8573TG Notebook

83% Review Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8573TG Notebook

Hot. Acer launches its new TravelMate TimelineX generation onto the highly competitive market. The 15.6 inch 8573TG proves to have a stable system with good workmanship and first rate computing power. However, the notebook with the anti-glare screen mutates to a small heater when it's put under enough stress.
Intel Core i7-2620M, NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M, 15.6", 2.6 kg
Konrad Schneid, 05 Sep 2011 11:44
Review GeForce GTX 580M SLI vs. Radeon HD 6990M CF

Review GeForce GTX 580M SLI vs. Radeon HD 6990M CF

Infinite Power. What is faster than one mobile high-end graphics card? Correct: TWO mobile high-end graphic cards. Enthusiasts who are looking to get the most performance they can get from their notebooks will want either Nvidia's GeForce GTX 580M SLI or AMD's Radeon HD 6990M CrossFire system.
Intel Core i7-990X EE, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580M SLI, 17.3", 6 kg
Florian Glaser, 05 Sep 2011 09:22
Sep 3, 2011
Review LG P420-N.AE21G Notebook

79% Review LG P420-N.AE21G Notebook

An illusion? LG's 14 inch laptop is particularly slim and its dimensions approximately correspond to those of a 13.3 inch device. Nevertheless, LG successfully installs an almost frameless, 14 inch screen. Does LG's P420 anything else to offer? Read here.
Intel Core i5-2410M, NVIDIA GeForce GT 520M, 14", 2 kg
Siggy Moersch, 03 Sep 2011 13:05
Review HP 635 LH416EA#ABD Notebook

74% Review HP 635 LH416EA#ABD Notebook

Mobile Typewriter. With the 635-series, HP introduces a new generation of low cost notebooks. The price for the 15 inch unit at roughly 350 Euro is surprising. What other surprises should we count on with this bargain unit? We wanted to find out exactly in this review.
AMD E-240, Radeon HD 6310, 15.6", 2.5 kg
Siggy Moersch, 03 Sep 2011 12:23
Aug 30, 2011
Review Dell Latitude E5520 Notebook

83% Review Dell Latitude E5520 Notebook

Mobile office. Dell's business laptop, equipped with the latest Intel Sandy Bridge technology and intelligent detail solutions, tries to hit a home run. Read about the capabilities of the "lower priced" Essential line in Dell's Latitude range here.
Intel Core i5-2520M, HD Graphics 3000, 15.6", 2.3 kg
Simon Kohlstock, 30 Aug 2011 14:30
Review Sony Vaio VPC-EH1M1E/W.G4 Notebook

82% Review Sony Vaio VPC-EH1M1E/W.G4 Notebook

Beautiful weakling. Sony shows us that notebooks can be real lookers, with the new 15-inch Vaio VPC-EH1M1E and its attractive rippled surface design. But is it all style and no substance? We take a closer look at this head-turner in our review.
Intel Core i3-2310M, NVIDIA GeForce 410M, 15.5", 2.7 kg
Siggy Moersch, 30 Aug 2011 13:33
Aug 29, 2011
Notebookcheck's Best of July 2011

Notebookcheck's Best of July 2011

Strong battery life & fast. In July, subnotebooks with an SSD and Core processors prove that battery life, low weight and high application performance aren't contradictions. Even the business bolides, EliteBook and ProBook, took part with at least five hours.
Sebastian Jentsch, 29 Aug 2011 06:29
Aug 28, 2011
Review Lenovo ThinkPad L420 NYV4UGE Notebook

85% Review Lenovo ThinkPad L420 NYV4UGE Notebook

Little office worker. According to Lenovo, it's introducing a notebook that is to save time and money with the ThinkPad L420. We're putting the ThinkPad L420 with an Intel Core i5-2520M processor through its paces.
Intel Core i5-2520M, HD Graphics 3000, 14", 2.3 kg
Simon Kohlstock, 28 Aug 2011 15:41
Review Dell Vostro V131 Notebook

84% Review Dell Vostro V131 Notebook

Evolution. Dell launched a slim and portable line in its entry-level business range with the Vostro V130. It's also supposed to convince in terms of design. Powerful Intel Sandy Bridge CPUs follow the first attempts with ULV processors. A few modifications have also been made on the case. Our comprehensive review now follows the preview.
Intel Core i5-2410M, HD Graphics 3000, 13.3", 1.9 kg
J. Simon Leitner, 28 Aug 2011 14:58
Review Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E325-12972FG Notebook

84% Review Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E325-12972FG Notebook

Lost values. For a mere 420 Euros Lenovo is offering the ThinkPad Edge E325; a 13.3 inch subnotebook. The display is non-reflective, the battery life lasts for up to nine hours, and AMD Fusion provides for a smooth presentation of HD movies. Yet older qualities of the ThinkPad genre, such as the known robustness, received less attention.
AMD E-350, Radeon HD 6310, 13.3", 1.7 kg
Konrad Schneid, 28 Aug 2011 13:45
Review Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E320 (i3-2310M) Subnotebook

83% Review Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E320 (i3-2310M) Subnotebook

A step backwards. The 13.3 inch E320 subnotebook presents itself to buyers with the strength of a standard CPU, a matte display, good input devices, and seven hours of mobile use. The usual ThinkPad robustness can however no longer be relied upon.
Intel Core i3-2310M, HD Graphics 3000, 13.3", 1.9 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 28 Aug 2011 12:16
Aug 26, 2011
Review AMD Radeon HD 6990M Graphics Card

Review AMD Radeon HD 6990M Graphics Card

King of the Hill? AMD follows Nvidia's lead by expanding its High-End graphic card line. The Radeon HD 6990M is the brand new top gun of the AMD mobile graphic cards and stands in direct competition to the equally fast, but far more expensive, GeForce GTX 580M. Will AMD win this fight?
Intel Core i7-990X EE, AMD Radeon HD 6990M, 17.3", 6 kg
Florian Glaser, 26 Aug 2011 14:25
Review Toshiba Satellite P770-10P Notebook

79% Review Toshiba Satellite P770-10P Notebook

Hybrid Satellite. Two hard disks, a quad core without throttling and gaming graphics. Will the low contrast panel and ergonomic data let the hopes of multimedia fade?
Intel Core i7-2630QM, NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M, 17.3", 3.1 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 26 Aug 2011 13:42
Review Lenovo ThinkPad X220T 4298-2YG Convertible/Notebook

87% Review Lenovo ThinkPad X220T 4298-2YG Convertible/Notebook

Digitalizer. The successful ThinkPad X220 range continues its predecessors' tradition and also has a convertible model in its new revision available. The X220t, with a rotating screen, digitizer and touchscreen, has to show it's qualities in the following review.
Intel Core i7-2620M, HD Graphics 3000, 12.5", 1.9 kg
Tobias Winkler, 26 Aug 2011 10:13
Review Apple MacBook Air 13 Mid 2011 (1.7 GHz, 256 GB SSD) Subnotebook

89% Review Apple MacBook Air 13 Mid 2011 (1.7 GHz, 256 GB SSD) Subnotebook

Turbo Air. After the refresh of the Air’s case in autumn of last year, we now see completely new internal hardware based on Intel’s Sandy Bridge technology. The extremely thin aluminium chassis remains unchanged, still setting the bar for attractiveness, overall feel, and slenderness.
Intel Core i5-2557M, HD Graphics 3000, 13.3", 1.3 kg
J. Simon Leitner / Klaus Hinum, 26 Aug 2011 09:01
Aug 24, 2011
Review LG A520-T.AE31G (3D/2820QM) Notebook

82% Review LG A520-T.AE31G (3D/2820QM) Notebook

Latecomer. While 3D with shutter glasses is state of the art and Toshiba 3D enters the market without eyeglasses, LG revives the old polarizer technology. But the FHD screen with its high contrast and the strong quad core hardware is interesting even without 3D.
Intel Core i7-2820QM, NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M, 15.6", 2.6 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 24 Aug 2011 13:07
Review LG V900 Optimus Pad Tablet/MID

86% Review LG V900 Optimus Pad Tablet/MID

1, 2, or 3D? LG highlights innovations with the V900 Optimus Pad. The 8.9 inch, handy tablet can create and play three dimensional videos. The pad also scores with a brilliant IPS screen. The LG product is also interesting in view of its price. It's supposed to cost 800 euros with a 32 GB memory and 3G module.
Nvidia Tegra 2 (250), NVIDIA GeForce ULP (Tegra 2), 8.9", 623 g
Siggy Moersch, 24 Aug 2011 07:47
Review MSI GE620-i748W7P Notebook

76% Review MSI GE620-i748W7P Notebook

Multifaceted. 15 inch multimedia notebooks have always been popular. MSI's new GE620-i748W7P notebook offers an allround platform based on the Sandy-Bridge technology. The new laptop entices buyers with a quad-core CPU, a middle class graphics card and the Nvidia Optimus technology.
Intel Core i7-2630QM, NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M, 15.6", 2.6 kg
Florian Glaser, 24 Aug 2011 06:46
Aug 23, 2011
 

86% Review HP EliteBook 2560p LG666EA Subnotebook

Dark Room. The smallest EliteBook feels quite heavy in the suitcase with a weight of 2 kgs. Still, it manages to deal with everyday tasks without a problem. To find out why the mobility suffers, despite the matt display and 6 hours run time, take a look at the following in-depth review.
Intel Core i5-2410M, HD Graphics 3000, 12.5", 2 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 23 Aug 2011 05:19
Aug 21, 2011
Review Toshiba Satellite L775-125 Notebook

77% Review Toshiba Satellite L775-125 Notebook

An average model. Toshiba adds a 17 inch desktop replacement with the latest Sandy Bridge hardware to the market with the Satellite L775-125. Moreover, there is an Nvidia GeForce GT 525M that makes gaming possible.
Intel Core i5-2410M, NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M, 17.3", 2.8 kg
Simon Kohlstock, 21 Aug 2011 06:45
Aug 20, 2011
Review Schenker XIRIOS W710 Notebook

81% Review Schenker XIRIOS W710 Notebook

Workstation deluxe. Professional users who don't want to make any compromises in terms of performance and features might prick their ears up when hearing about the 17 inch Xirios W710. Schenker has provided us with one of the most expensive, with a price of around 7000 euros, and fastest devices that we have ever had in review.
Intel Xeon X5670, NVIDIA Quadro 5010M, 17.3", 6 kg
Florian Glaser, 20 Aug 2011 07:17
Review Medion Erazer X6815 Notebook

76% Review Medion Erazer X6815 Notebook

Price-performance sensation. Medion has a really hot iron in its fire with the Erazer X6815. Which manufacturer still manages to fuse a Core i7-2630QM, a GeForce GT 555M, a Full HD display and a BluRay drive for 800 euros? As always, the devil is in the details, though.
Intel Core i7-2630QM, NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M, 15.6", 2.7 kg
Florian Glaser, 20 Aug 2011 06:07
Aug 17, 2011
Review Nokia Booklet 3G Netbook

79% Review Nokia Booklet 3G Netbook

Phase-out model. The Finnish mobile phone manufacturer, Nokia, ventured into the netbook sector in 2009 with the Booklet 3G. We take a look at the still available, former luxury netbook with now obsolete hardware about two years later. Read in this review where the once premium Booklet is placed today.
Intel Atom Z530, Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 500, 10.1", 1.2 kg
Felix Sold, 17 Aug 2011 09:13
Aug 16, 2011
Review Sony Vaio VPC-CB2S1E/B Notebook

81% Review Sony Vaio VPC-CB2S1E/B Notebook

Brilliant Entertainer. Sony has introduced a new member of the Vaio C series. As well as a Full HD display and Blu-ray drive, it has an Intel processor from the latest Sandy Bridge range and an AMD graphics card. Can the notebook shine when it comes to performance, or is it only the case that is dazzling?
Intel Core i5-2410M, AMD Radeon HD 6630M, 15.5", 2.9 kg
Simon Kohlstock, 16 Aug 2011 11:26
Aug 13, 2011
Review Toshiba Tecra R840-11E Notebook

83% Review Toshiba Tecra R840-11E Notebook

Worker in black. Toshiba enlarges its business notebook family with the Tecra R840-11E that promises high mobility and high performance. The Tecra R840-11E, with an i5-2520M CPU, incorporated HD 3000 graphics and a conventional 320 GB HDD is to cost steep 1349 euros. We comprehensively checked how the laptop fares in the test.
Intel Core i5-2520M, HD Graphics 3000, 14", 2 kg
Siggy Moersch, 13 Aug 2011 12:49
Preview: Dell Vostro V131 Notebook in Review

84% Preview: Dell Vostro V131 Notebook in Review

Evolution. In launching the Vostro V130, Dell started a slim and mobile entry-level business series, which should also convince in terms of design. Powerful Intel Sandy Bridge CPUs succeed the first tries with ULV processors. The case has been amended too.
Intel Core i5-2410M, HD Graphics 3000, 13.3", 1.9 kg
J. Simon Leitner, 13 Aug 2011 11:04
Aug 12, 2011
Review Lenovo IdeaPad S205 (Fusion) Subnotebook

82% Review Lenovo IdeaPad S205 (Fusion) Subnotebook

Netbook plus. Atom is out - Fusion makes the better mobile companion. The smallest IdeaPad now also benefits from that what gave the APU subnotebooks from Toshiba, HP and Sony good portability and HD suitability.
AMD E-350, Radeon HD 6310, 11.6", 1.4 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 12 Aug 2011 07:18
Aug 11, 2011
Lenovo X121e-204562U Laptop Review

84% Lenovo X121e-204562U Laptop Review

Budget notebook made better. The ThinkPad X120e with its AMD Fusion core marked a significant improvement over the 2010 X100e, but does the Sandy Bridge-equipped X121e bring enough to the table to supplant the award-winning X120e?
Intel Core i3-2357M, HD Graphics 3000, 11.6", 1.6 kg
Allen Ngo, 11 Aug 2011 14:43
Review Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1v Tablet/MID

86% Review Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1v Tablet/MID

Big brother. Samsung stocks up and now adds a big series member to the market with the Galaxy Tab 10.1v. The 10.1 inch screen (1280x800 pixels), a fairly slim plastic case, the Nvidia Tegra 2 dual core chip and Android 3.0 are the key features of the latest tablet PC.
Nvidia Tegra 2 (250), NVIDIA GeForce ULP (Tegra 2), 10.1", 574 g
Felix Sold, 11 Aug 2011 14:24
Aug 8, 2011
HP ProBook 4430s-XU013UT Laptop Review

85% HP ProBook 4430s-XU013UT Laptop Review

Balancing for business. HP’s latest laptop in the ProBook S-series aims to balance form, function and specifications for professional users on a budget. Does it combine these demands into a solid business laptop?
Intel Core i3-2310M, HD Graphics 3000, 14", 2.1 kg
Eric Chiu, 08 Aug 2011 22:14
Aug 7, 2011
Review Sony Vaio VPC-F22S1E/B (FHD) Notebook

83% Review Sony Vaio VPC-F22S1E/B (FHD) Notebook

Master of contrast. Premium range or low-cost Full HD? The 16.4 incher from the F series can already be yours for 875 euros. However, we can only confirm that the higher priced test device has superb colors. Is the F22 suitable as a workplace and HD studio?
Intel Core i7-2630QM, NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M, 16.4", 3.2 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 07 Aug 2011 08:22
Review Alienware M17x R3 GTX 580M i7-2820QM Notebook

88% Review Alienware M17x R3 GTX 580M i7-2820QM Notebook

Optimus Gaming. Nvidia GeForce GTX 580M graphics with Optimus, combined with a no less powerful Intel i7-2820QM quad-core CPU, all in a 17-inch Alienware Stealth Bomber case. Is it worth paying the extra for this top-of-the-range mobile graphics card from Nvidia?
Intel Core i7-2820QM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580M, 17", 4.3 kg
Klaus Hinum & J. Simon Leitner, 07 Aug 2011 07:39
Aug 5, 2011
Review Fujitsu Celsius H710 Notebook

86% Review Fujitsu Celsius H710 Notebook

Machine @ work. Fujitsu's workstation, H710, is a possible alternative for a desktop workstation that could only be used stationary due to its 15.6 inch Full HD display, Nvidia Quadro 1000M graphics and an Intel Core i7-2920QM CPU. Can the duo, consisting of a quad core CPU and Nvidia's Quadro 1000M, impress in the workstation? What does it look like in terms of display, system noise and battery life?
Intel Core i7-2820QM, NVIDIA Quadro 1000M, 15.6", 2.8 kg
Siggy Moersch, 05 Aug 2011 07:12
Aug 3, 2011
Lenovo E125-303522U Laptop Review

79% Lenovo E125-303522U Laptop Review

The Business Edge. First introduced at Computex 2011, the ThinkPad Edge E125 is one of the smallest and sleekest Edge notebooks around. Find out here if this 11.6-inch, Fusion-powered ThinkPad can stand up to its business potential and high workmanship expectations.
AMD C-50, Radeon HD 6250, 11.6", 1.4 kg
Allen Ngo, 03 Aug 2011 09:13
Review HP Pavilion g7-1002sg Notebook

74% Review HP Pavilion g7-1002sg Notebook

Cubicle Fixture. Ever since its little brother got some attention as part of the "Intel TESTIT!2011" notebook testing pool, the HP Pavilion g7 Office notebook has been aching for its moment in the spotlight. For 499 Euro (RRP), Hewlett Packard is offering a 17.3" laptop with an AMD quad-core processor and Radeon HD 6470M graphics card. Does this inexpensive office notebook give you enough bang for your buck, or should you dish out for better performance?
AMD Phenom II X4 P960, Radeon HD 6470M, 17.3", 2.8 kg
Felix Sold, 03 Aug 2011 08:26
Review Toshiba Satellite R830-11C Notebook

84% Review Toshiba Satellite R830-11C Notebook

Business Subnotebook. Toshiba has released the Satellite R830, a 13.3-inch subnotebook that could be of particular interest to business customers. The small, light laptop stands out with its stylish appearance, good battery life and built-in solid state drive.
Intel Core i5-2410M, HD Graphics 3000, 13.3", 1.5 kg
Simon Kohlstock, 03 Aug 2011 06:30
Aug 2, 2011
Review Sony Vaio VPC-SB2L1E/W Subnotebook

84% Review Sony Vaio VPC-SB2L1E/W Subnotebook

Student snack. Punctually for the summer business Sony has refreshed the Vaio palette and now offers the VPC-SB2L1E/W as an affordable subnotebook with an Intel Core i3-2310M CPU, AMD Radeon HD 6470M On/Off graphics, and a matte 13.3 inch display, which is aimed at students. Price: 799 Euros (RRP).
Intel Core i3-2310M, AMD Radeon HD 6470M, 13.3", 1.7 kg
Felix Sold, 02 Aug 2011 12:44
Jul 30, 2011
Review Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 13 (K685) Subnotebook

84% Review Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 13 (K685) Subnotebook

Anti-Glare. Lenovo upgrades its ThinkPad Edge models by adding an eSata port and a matt panel. The input devices remain first-class. The ultimate companion for the road available for 399 Euros?
AMD Turion II Neo K685, ATI Radeon HD 4225, 13.3", 1.8 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 30 Jul 2011 09:19
Jul 28, 2011
Review Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 11 (K345) Subnotebook

81% Review Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 11 (K345) Subnotebook

Key downgrade. Lenovo tinkers around on its budget ThinkPad and gives the mini a matt screen as well as a new Athlon processor. However, we're taken aback in view of the 32 watt hour battery. Will the upgrade downgrade the previously very good mobility?
AMD Athlon II Neo K345, ATI Radeon HD 4225, 11.6", 1.4 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 28 Jul 2011 13:57
Review Sony Vaio VPC-SA2Z9E/B (i7, SSD, HD 6630M) Subnotebook

86% Review Sony Vaio VPC-SA2Z9E/B (i7, SSD, HD 6630M) Subnotebook

Multi-talent. Work, play and even a mobile light weight. Is the 13.3 incher overestimating itself? The specs are awesome: strong Radeon graphics, Core i7 and turbo SSD. But the price is too: just under 2400 euros.
Intel Core i7-2620M, AMD Radeon HD 6630M, 13.3", 1.7 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 28 Jul 2011 13:19
Jul 25, 2011
Review HP Pavilion dv7-6101eg Notebook

80% Review HP Pavilion dv7-6101eg Notebook

Inexpensive entertainer. HP's dv7-6101eg is a powerful 17-inch notebook, which will appeal to multimedia fans and also occasional gamers, thanks to its Blu-Ray drive and decent graphics card. We put it to the test, to see whether HP has produced a well-rounded package or whether it has tried to save money in the wrong places.
Intel Core i5-2410M, AMD Radeon HD 6770M, 17.3", 3.1 kg
Florian Glaser, 25 Jul 2011 09:53
Jul 23, 2011
Notebookcheck's Best of June 2011

Notebookcheck's Best of June 2011

Frame-Master. The Alienware M18x rocks with Crossfire HD 6970M. The ThinkPad X220 and the Fujitsu Lifebook NH751 inspire with good displays. The Motorola Xoom delights us with a battery life of 15 hours. The Aspire One 722 cannot achieve this, but, can smoothly play 1080p videos via HDMI.
Sebastian Jentsch, 23 Jul 2011 10:47
Review Gigabyte P2532N Notebook

83% Review Gigabyte P2532N Notebook

Courage to be unique. Gigabyte tries to build a 15.6 inch multimedia notebook that can serve with Nvidia's Optimus technology besides a high definition screen and a quad core processor. Read here if the P2532N is worth its money.
Intel Core i7-2630QM, NVIDIA GeForce GT 550M, 15.6", 2.7 kg
Florian Glaser, 23 Jul 2011 07:18
Jul 22, 2011
AMD A8-3850 - The fastest Llano desktop in review

AMD A8-3850 - The fastest Llano desktop in review

Fusion for the People. With the combination of a fast HD 6000 graphics card and a quad-core processor similar to an Athlon II, AMD is attempting to stir up the entry level market segment. How this combination fairs compared to the current Sandy Bridge processors can be discovered in the following review.
AMD A8-3850, Radeon HD 6550D
Klaus Hinum, 22 Jul 2011 08:27
Review Elgato Tivizen DVB-T WLAN Hotspot for the iOS, Mac OS X, and Windows

Review Elgato Tivizen DVB-T WLAN Hotspot for the iOS, Mac OS X, and Windows

DVB-T For Everyone. Elgato's DVB-T WLAN Hotspot can be used with iOS devices, such as the iPad and the iPhone, as well as Mac and Windows PCs. This tiny box is extremely mobile thanks to its integrated battery, and we will explore the potential of this device in our review.
Tobias Winkler, 22 Jul 2011 08:00
Jul 21, 2011
Review Packard Bell EasyNote TS11 HR-040UK Notebook

82% Review Packard Bell EasyNote TS11 HR-040UK Notebook

TestIT!2011, the first. Intel is starting Germany's biggest test campaign. Our readers have also been asked to take a closer look at the notebooks for this. Naturally, we couldn't resist checking the available laptops ourselves. In this review, we're dealing with an old acquaintance, the Packard Bell EasyNote TS11.
Intel Core i5-2410M, HD Graphics 3000, 15.6", 2.6 kg
Simon Kohlstock, 21 Jul 2011 09:52
Review Nvidia GeForce GTX 580M Graphic Card

Review Nvidia GeForce GTX 580M Graphic Card

The New Standard. Currently, Nvidia is the king of performance thanks to its amazing GeForce GTX 485M graphics card. Now the new Nvidia GeForce GTX 580M promises to deliver even more performance. We tested this new star of the mobile graphic card world with various games to see its full potential.
Intel Core i7-2720QM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580M, 15.6", 3.1 kg
Florian Glaser, 21 Jul 2011 08:33
Review HP ProBook 6460b LG645EA Notebook

85% Review HP ProBook 6460b LG645EA Notebook

Office boy. The HP ProBook 6460b LG645EA integrates itself seamlessly into the 2011 range, whose representatives we were allowed to review over the past weeks. This notebook is equipped with a Core i5 CPU and a 14 inch screen that can display a clearly arranged resolution of 1600x900 pixels.
Intel Core i5-2520M, HD Graphics 3000, 14", 2.1 kg
Siggy Moersch, 21 Jul 2011 07:16
Jul 20, 2011
Hands-On: Samsung Series 9 (11.6) & Series 3 (13.3) in Review

Hands-On: Samsung Series 9 (11.6) & Series 3 (13.3) in Review

Samsung's Smallest. Samsung's 11.6-incher of the same series 9 steps into its 13.3-inch big brother's shoes in terms of look and technology. We tested: high contrast and great viewing angles. Furthermore, this article includes display measurements of the 13.3-inch business 300V3A.
Sebastian Jentsch, 20 Jul 2011 08:36
Jul 19, 2011
Review MSI A6400 Ci507 S Notebook

82% Review MSI A6400 Ci507 S Notebook

TestIT2011!, the sixth An elegant beauty with broad appeal - that’s how MSI sees the A6400. So the notebook should be an all-rounder, a typewriter, number cruncher, and DVD player in one, and able to handle some older games. We find out whether the notebook’s hardware and software are as impressive as its appearance.
Intel Core i5-2410M, HD Graphics 3000, 15.6", 2.5 kg
Christoph Freytag, 19 Jul 2011 08:30
Review Acer Aspire 3750-2314G50MNkk Subnotebook

83% Review Acer Aspire 3750-2314G50MNkk Subnotebook

TestIT2011!, the fifth Handy, long battery life, good input devices and inexpensive on top. These traits could boost the 580 euro 13 incher to success. Find out why the Aspire 3750 doesn't exploit this potential in this review.
Intel Core i3-2310M, HD Graphics 3000, 13.3", 2.1 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 19 Jul 2011 08:29
Jul 18, 2011
Review Samsung RF511 Notebook

85% Review Samsung RF511 Notebook

Quad all-rounder. Samsung responds to the high demand on the previous model, RF510, with a revision called RF511. Graphics and processor performance have been upgraded to a quad core and Fermi. The perfect all-rounder?
Intel Core i7-2630QM, NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M, 15.6", 2.6 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 18 Jul 2011 07:18
Jul 17, 2011
Review Fujitsu Stylistic Q550 Oak Trail Tablet/MID

81% Review Fujitsu Stylistic Q550 Oak Trail Tablet/MID

Nothing special. The Japanese company, Fujitsu, brings out a 10.1 inch tablet based on the new Intel Oak Trail range called Stylistic Q550. The IPS display, Intel's Atom Z670 single core CPU, the built-in GMA 600 graphics and the OS, Windows 7, are especially aimed at businesses. It starts at 699 euros (RRP) with a memory capacity of 30 GB as a non-UMTS model.
Intel Atom Z670, Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 600, 10.1", 857 g
Felix Sold, 17 Jul 2011 09:08
Review Wacom Bamboo Stylus Pen iPad

Review Wacom Bamboo Stylus Pen iPad

Finger replacement? Finger use on the iPad is intuitive, simple and fast in response. Nevertheless, you'd want a more accurate input option for some tasks, which also has the positive side effect of not leaving fingerprints behind. We looked at what the Wacom's stylus is good for in the following review.
Tobias Winkler, 17 Jul 2011 07:22
Review HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook

86% Review HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook

Boxy Business Notebook. A vivid, high-quality display? The Elitebooks constitute the best that HP has to offer in terms of business laptops. Can the 2011 series maintain this good reputation or even improve it?
Intel Core i7-2620M, AMD Radeon HD 6470M, 14", 2.4 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 17 Jul 2011 07:10
Jul 15, 2011
Review HP Pavilion dv6-6110eg (Llano) Notebook

79% Review HP Pavilion dv6-6110eg (Llano) Notebook

Low-cost Crossfire. After AMD processors were almost non-existent in our tests for a long time, we now looked at the brand new Llano APU A6. There are even two graphic cores doing their job on the platform. Crossfire and turbo for everyone?
AMD A6-3410MX, Radeon HD 6755G2, 15.6", 2.7 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 15 Jul 2011 11:28
Jul 14, 2011
Review HP Pavilion g6-1141sg Notebook

77% Review HP Pavilion g6-1141sg Notebook

TestIT!2011, the fourth. HP also provides a suitable office notebook for the Intel TestIT!2011. The HP Pavilion g6 is ready to be checked and rated by a reader, as well as from our experienced editors. Read in this review how this rating ultimately turns out.
Intel Core i5-2410M, HD Graphics 3000, 15.6", 2.5 kg
Simon Kohlstock, 14 Jul 2011 12:37
Review Samsung Series 5 Chromebook

85% Review Samsung Series 5 Chromebook

First Netbook. Is Google's Chrome browser enough to be happy in the Web-world? We logged into our Google account. How much Office is actually possible with this browser? Do Google Docs, Picasa and DropBox suffice? Found out in our review.
Intel Atom N570, Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150, 12.1", 1.5 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 14 Jul 2011 10:17
Jul 13, 2011
Review Freecom Mobile Drive XXS Leather 640 GB USB 3.0

Review Freecom Mobile Drive XXS Leather 640 GB USB 3.0

Luxurious Leather. Nowadays, manufacturers produce devices with both good looks and good performance. The XXS Leather external hard disk is covered with fine leather and is aimed at the business world. Our test reveals how well this device performs.
Tobias Winkler, 13 Jul 2011 06:53
Jul 10, 2011
Review HP ProBook 6560b Notebook

87% Review HP ProBook 6560b Notebook

Heavy metal reloaded. The ProBook 6560 LG658EA is an entry level business device from Hewlett Packard in a robust aluminum case. In addition to its high-end looks, the installed hardware is also impressive: a dual core CPU from Intel's second generation processors, dedicated AMD graphics and a 15.6 inch matt display with a high resolution. Price: about 900 euros.
Intel Core i5-2520M, AMD Radeon HD 6470M, 15.6", 2.9 kg
Siggy Moersch, 10 Jul 2011 06:48
Jul 9, 2011
Review Toshiba Satellite L755-14P Notebook

78% Review Toshiba Satellite L755-14P Notebook

TestIT!2011, the third. The Japanese manufacturer, Toshiba, also takes part in the big notebook test 2011 with the Satellite L755-14P. Of course, Notebookcheck takes a closer look at this device, as well. Does the Toshiba Satellite L755-14P, an entry-level 15 incher, perhaps have the makings of a winner?
Intel Core i5-2410M, HD Graphics 3000, 15.6", 2.5 kg
Siggy Moersch, 09 Jul 2011 08:50
Intel Sandy Bridge Processors Gaming Performance: Part II

Intel Sandy Bridge Processors Gaming Performance: Part II

Here we go again. The question "dual- or quad-core CPU?" has been a fixture in our forums for quite a while. Those looking to play recent games on their laptops seem to be particularly concerned with this decision. So, we decided to resolve the issue by testing the gaming performance of five Sandy Bridge CPUs in one High End notebook.
Florian Glaser, 09 Jul 2011 07:49
Review HP Pavilion dv6-6008eg Notebook

80% Review HP Pavilion dv6-6008eg Notebook

Not for Sale? Currently, no shop in Germany is selling the new HP Pavilion dv6 in our test configuration, although both its price and hardware seem very interesting. The HD 6770M graphic chip of the notebook promises gaming power. In addition, the quad-core CPU and 8 GB RAM should deliver great performance. Still, is it worth the wait?
Intel Core i7-2630QM, AMD Radeon HD 6770M, 15.6", 2.6 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 09 Jul 2011 07:05
Jul 8, 2011
Review Asus X53E-SX082V Notebook

81% Review Asus X53E-SX082V Notebook

TestIT!2011, the second. Asus sends the X53E into the race for the Intel test campaign. The laptop, also equipped with an Intel Core i5 processor and its incorporated HD 3000 graphics unit, is supposed to especially stick out from the competition optically and haptically with a case made of aluminum parts.
Intel Core i5-2410M, HD Graphics 3000, 15.6", 2.6 kg
Simon Kohlstock, 08 Jul 2011 12:48
Review Verbatim Pocket HD 1.8" 250 GB

Review Verbatim Pocket HD 1.8" 250 GB

Underestimated Expert. Small, mobile mass storage devices with convenient capacity lead a niche existence and disappear from the shelves by and by. We fetched one of the last representative of external 1.8" hard drives and scrutinized it.
Tobias Winkler, 08 Jul 2011 11:25
Jul 7, 2011
Review Acer Aspire Ethos 8951G Notebook

81% Review Acer Aspire Ethos 8951G Notebook

Surround system. The new 18 inch flagship comes with the quad core processor, Intel Core i7-2630QM, and the Nvidia GeForce GT 555M graphics solution. Not only are the 16 GB RAM and the installed speedy SSD striking, but the touchpad as well. It can be removed and used as a remote control. The steep price for the notebook: 1699 euros.
Intel Core i7-2630QM, NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M, 18.4", 3.9 kg
Konrad Schneid, 07 Jul 2011 06:47
Jul 4, 2011
Review Asus Eee PC 1015B Netbook

87% Review Asus Eee PC 1015B Netbook

AMD power? Asus is constantly increasing its Eee PC range. Now the Taiwanese company has also ventured a try basing its smallest series' member on AMD. The 10 inch netbook is available with the entry level APUs, AMD C-30 or C-50 including the incorporated AMD Radeon HD 6250 for the graphics unit (DirectX 11). Price: starts at 250 euros. Is the attempt worth it or should you continue to rely on Intel netbooks?
AMD C-50, Radeon HD 6250, 10.1", 1.3 kg
Konrad Schneid, 04 Jul 2011 15:18
Review HP ProBook 4530s Notebook

84% Review HP ProBook 4530s Notebook

Down-to-earth. That's the best way to describe the new HP entry level business notebook. A new case design, solid construction, and up-to-date hardware, as well as a 15.6 inch display, are the most important prerequisites. Is the HP ProBook 4530s with a price tag of around 700 Euros (RRP) also good value for money?
Intel Core i3-2310M, HD Graphics 3000, 15.6", 2.5 kg
Felix Sold, 04 Jul 2011 14:39
Review: OCZ Agility 3 240 GB Solid State Drive (SSD, SATA 3)

Review: OCZ Agility 3 240 GB Solid State Drive (SSD, SATA 3)

Guarantor of Performance. OCZ Technology's Agility 3 Solid State Drive (SSD) is a fast mainstream solution with modern SandForce SF-2281 Controller and SATA III interface. Because of its low entry-level price and its high transfer rates, it offers a top price-performance ratio compared other models of the current portfolio.
Intel Core i7-2600K, AMD Radeon HD 6450 GDDR5
Felix Sold & Klaus Hinum, 04 Jul 2011 12:45
Jul 3, 2011
Review Asus VX7 Lamborghini Notebook

78% Review Asus VX7 Lamborghini Notebook

Just an illusion. Asus has a strong gaming notebook available in its array called VX7, Its looks have been inspired by the Italian noble car manufacturer Lamborghini. Find out in this review why the sprout from its own G53 couldn't really convince us despite strong components.
Intel Core i7-2630QM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M, 15.6", 3.8 kg
Florian Glaser, 03 Jul 2011 16:15
Review Asus G74SX-3DE Gaming Notebook

87% Review Asus G74SX-3DE Gaming Notebook

New strengths. The new Asus G74 was already seen at the Cebit this year in Hanover, even if as a mock-up. It also hardened initial suspicions regarding the use of the new Nvidia GTX 560M graphics solution. Now the time has finally arrived and the gaming machine is slowly turning up in the first shops. Read here, how the 3D gamer fares in comparison to its predecessor, G73, and the current competition.
Intel Core i7-2630QM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M, 17.3", 4.6 kg
J. Simon Leitner, 03 Jul 2011 14:41
Jul 2, 2011
Review Schenker XMG P501 PRO Notebook

85% Review Schenker XMG P501 PRO Notebook

A heart for gamers. The game machine expert, Schenker, has expanded its successful P range by a new graphics card. The 15 inch XMG P501 PRO is now available with Nvidia's fervently awaited GeForce GTX 560M. Read in this review if the notebook can live up to the slogan "Xtreme Mobile Gaming".
Intel Core i7-2720QM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M, 15.6", 3.1 kg
Florian Glaser, 02 Jul 2011 15:10
Review Samsung 200B5B-S01DE Notebook

83% Review Samsung 200B5B-S01DE Notebook

Super Starter. Samsung's Series 2 impresses with numerous useful office features. Next to the various ports, excellent keyboard, touchpad and good mobility, however, some serious weak points stand in the way of earning this laptop a rating of "Very Good".
Intel Core i3-2310M, NVIDIA NVS 4200M, 15.6", 2.5 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 02 Jul 2011 14:06
Jun 29, 2011
Lenovo ThinkPad X120e Laptop Review

86% Lenovo ThinkPad X120e Laptop Review

Ultraportable budget ThinkPad. The 2011 ThinkPad X120e is the upgrade to last year’s ultra-mobile X100e and is marketed as one of the cheapest ThinkPads around. It is also the first Lenovo notebook to feature an AMD Fusion E-350 APU with integrated Radeon 6310 graphics. In this review, we will find out how much of an improvement the new Fusion processor can bring to this 11.6-inch ThinkPad.
AMD E-350, Radeon HD 6310, 11.6", 1.5 kg
Allen Ngo, 29 Jun 2011 20:21
Jun 28, 2011
Preview: Asus G74SX 3D Gaming Notebook under Review

87% Preview: Asus G74SX 3D Gaming Notebook under Review

The empire strikes back. Asus' G-series attracted many mobile gamers in recent years. Now, we are reviewing the newest release of the " Republic of Gamers", the G74S with Nvidia Geforce GTX 560M graphics and Intel i7-2630QM CPU. Our first results would like to give you a taste of the detailed review coming soon.
Intel Core i7-2630QM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M, 17.3", 4.6 kg
J. Simon Leitner, 28 Jun 2011 08:14
Jun 23, 2011
Review Acer Aspire One 722 Netbook

85% Review Acer Aspire One 722 Netbook

Raindrop. After the smaller One 522, a larger alternative in the Acer Aspire One 722, also equipped with an AMD Radeon HD 6250 graphics, shows up at our office. Is it a sensible range expansion or will the waves that it causes subside quite fast?
AMD C-50, Radeon HD 6250, 11.6", 1.4 kg
Felix Sold, 23 Jun 2011 20:12
Review MSI GT780R Notebook

84% Review MSI GT780R Notebook

Gaming Power. After bringing a multitude of mid-grade graphics cards to the market, Nvidia is finally showcasing its new high-end GeForce 500 series. The MSI GT780R will be one of the first notebooks to boast the GTX 560M. But can the MSI truly set itself apart from other gaming notebooks?
Intel Core i7-2630QM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M, 17.3", 3.9 kg
Florian Glaser, 23 Jun 2011 17:45
Review Motorola Xoom WiFi/UMTS Tablet/MID

87% Review Motorola Xoom WiFi/UMTS Tablet/MID

ZOOM ZOOM.The first 10.1" Motorola tablet goes by the name XOOM. Nothing could possibly go wrong, one would think. If Motorola applies their know-how from smart phones, touch interfaces and the Android operating system in the Xoom Tablet correctly, the Xoom should be one of the best sellers in summer 2011.
Nvidia Tegra 2 (250), NVIDIA GeForce ULP (Tegra 2), 10.1", 730 g
Siggy Moersch, 23 Jun 2011 15:56
Review Lenovo ThinkPad X220 (IPS) Subnotebook

88% Review Lenovo ThinkPad X220 (IPS) Subnotebook

Professional Subnotebook. A small, but powerful notebook with a long battery life is the dream of many laptop lovers. Such enthusiasts would be obviously overjoyed at the mention of a new ThinkPad laptop with an amazing IPS display - sounds like the perfect companion for the road. We tested the ThinkPad X220 to see if this was true.
Intel Core i5-2520M, HD Graphics 3000, 12.5", 1.5 kg
Tobias Winkler, 23 Jun 2011 06:45
Jun 20, 2011
Review Asus K53SV-SX131V Notebook

80% Review Asus K53SV-SX131V Notebook

IceCool. Asus is trying to appeal to the mainstream with its new K53SV multimedia notebook. The 15 inch device should impress with its Intel Core i5-2410M dual-core processor, as well as the GeForce GT 540M graphics card from Nvidia. In addition to this the neat case also contains a Blu-ray drive.
Intel Core i5-2410M, NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M, 15.6", 2.7 kg
Konrad Schneid, 20 Jun 2011 08:47
Jun 18, 2011
Review HTC Flyer 7 inch WiFi+3G Tablet/MID

84% Review HTC Flyer 7 inch WiFi+3G Tablet/MID

I believe I can fly. It's finally here – the tablet from HTC. The new device is called Flyer and has a 7 inch touchscreen that can display a resolution of 1024x600 pixels. A single core CPU with a system clock of 1.5 GHz does its work inside. Can the HTC Flyer for a high price of 670 euros stand up to the competition?
Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255, Adreno 205, 7", 420 g
Siggy Moersch, 18 Jun 2011 19:56
Notebookcheck's Best of May 2011

Notebookcheck's Best of May 2011

30 pieces. That many reviews we published in May. You can look at our favorites while our editors are already writing the next test reports. The best devices of each category are summarized here.
Sebastian Jentsch, 18 Jun 2011 18:21
Jun 17, 2011
Review Asus Eee PC 1215B Netbook

84% Review Asus Eee PC 1215B Netbook

New in old. The Taiwanese Company, Asus, has also refreshed its netbook line-up and now offers the Eee PC 1215B. An AMD C-50 APU, including the dedicated AMD Radeon HD 6250 graphics, a 2 GB DDR3 RAM and a 320 GB hard disk capacity in a familiar case awaits us. The Eee-deal solution for 349 euros (RRP)?
AMD C-50, Radeon HD 6250, 12.1", 1.5 kg
Felix Sold, 17 Jun 2011 10:11
Review Fujitsu Lifebook LH531 Notebook

80% Review Fujitsu Lifebook LH531 Notebook

Price breaker. While everyone is into slim line with aluminum looks, Fujitsu brings out a roundly 14 incher with a matt screen for use out in the sun. It is the cheapest Core i5 in 13 and 14 inches for starting at 549 euros.
Intel Core i5-2410M, HD Graphics 3000, 14", 2.1 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 17 Jun 2011 09:36
Jun 15, 2011
Review Lenovo IdeaPad Z370 Subnotebook

82% Review Lenovo IdeaPad Z370 Subnotebook

"Top" designer. Lenovo supplies a 13 inch subnotebook with the latest second generation Intel Core processors with the IdeaPad Z370. In addition to the hardware, a lot of effort has especially been invested in looks. For example, the notebook has a display lid with 3D effect. Is it after all only straining after effect?
Intel Core i5-2410M, HD Graphics 3000, 13.3", 2 kg
Simon Kohlstock, 15 Jun 2011 10:17
Jun 13, 2011
Review Fujitsu Lifebook AH531 Notebook

82% Review Fujitsu Lifebook AH531 Notebook

Basic bundle. Typewriter, calculator, gaming machine, movie entertainment system, portable companion and survival artist. The 15 incher has something of everything, yet isn't outstanding in any single point. But: does it have to at a price of 550 euros? With courage for incompleteness to a round offer.
Intel Core i3-2310M, NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M, 15.6", 2.6 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 13 Jun 2011 06:24
Jun 12, 2011
Review Fujitsu Lifebook NH751 Notebook

83% Review Fujitsu Lifebook NH751 Notebook

Memory giant. 1500 gigabyte in a notebook. It may sound like megalomania but it is a surprisingly good desktop replacement with a quad core, contrast rich Full HD, subwoofer sound and a good keyboard. Fujitsu's triumph at the high-end front?
Intel Core i7-2630QM, NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M, 17.3", 3.7 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 12 Jun 2011 09:34
Review Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Subnotebook

80% Review Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Subnotebook

Smarter Business Laptop. With ThinkPad X1, Lenovo presents a compact business subnotebook with a 13.3" screen, current hardware and the familiar strengths that set it far apart from typical consumer notebooks. The glass pane covering the screen, on the other hand, is a step in the direction of consumer laptops.
Intel Core i5-2520M, HD Graphics 3000, 13.3", 1.8 kg
Felix Sold, 12 Jun 2011 07:12
Jun 11, 2011
Review HP EliteBook 8560p Notebook

88% Review HP EliteBook 8560p Notebook

Elegant powerhouse. The HP Elitebook 8560p-LQ589AW really stands out with its new and high-end platinum-style aluminium case. And then there’s the hardware: a second generation Core i5 processor, HD graphics from AMD and a large 15.6-inch matt display. The HP notebook costs around €1200 in this configuration. A real steal, given the current price of precious metal?
Intel Core i5-2540M, AMD Radeon HD 6470M, 15.6", 2.7 kg
Siggy Moersch, 11 Jun 2011 10:32
Jun 9, 2011
Review Lenovo IdeaPad Y560p-M61G3GE Notebook

81% Review Lenovo IdeaPad Y560p-M61G3GE Notebook

Inner values. A lot of power for little money is Lenovo's promise for its IdeaPad Y560P. The configuration sounds good: Intel's quad core processor, Core i7-2630QM, and AMD's Radeon HD 6570M as the graphics card are installed for a price of only 900 euros. This review will shed light on the notebook's true capabilities and if there maybe is a hitch.
Intel Core i7-2630QM, AMD Radeon HD 6570M, 15.6", 2.7 kg
Konrad Schneid, 09 Jun 2011 10:05
Review Toshiba Portege R830-110 Notebook

86% Review Toshiba Portege R830-110 Notebook

Low cost expert. Light, long battery life, and well put together. With the low end version of the Portégé R830 from Toshiba premium business is now affordable. The question is whether the claims of an ideal picture quality are also true?
Intel Core i3-2310M, HD Graphics 3000, 13.3", 1.5 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 09 Jun 2011 09:18
Jun 8, 2011
Review Toshiba Satellite Pro L770-116 Notebook

79% Review Toshiba Satellite Pro L770-116 Notebook

Pragmatic. An office machine or a chunk of plastic? The Satellite Pro fuses consumer graphics with Core i5 power and an 8 GB RAM. A matt, manageable WXGA++ screen tops it off. Is it the perfect combination of entertainment and work?
Intel Core i5-2410M, NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M, 17.3", 2.8 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 08 Jun 2011 20:00
Review Alienware M18x Notebook

88% Review Alienware M18x Notebook

First-class in every way. Tired of having a typical desktop PC sitting on your desk? Want a replacement which offers great performance? The new Alienware M18x fits the bill. This 18 inch model is not only visually impressive, it also packs the latest hardware under its hood. The perfect replacement for the everyday desktop PC?
Intel Core i7-2920XM, AMD Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire, 18.4", 5.6 kg
Florian Glaser, 08 Jun 2011 18:55
Jun 4, 2011
AMD Dynamic Switchable Graphics (PowerXPress 4.0 / BACON) vs. Nvidia Optimus

AMD Dynamic Switchable Graphics (PowerXPress 4.0 / BACON) vs. Nvidia Optimus

Switch it, baby! AMD is finally stepping up against Nvidia's well-established Optimus technology and throwing a counterpunch in the form of the PowerXPress 4.0. The first notebooks to showcase this new dynamic switchable graphics technology are already available. Can Nvidia maintain control of this niche or will AMD prove itself a force to be reckoned with?
Florian Glaser, 04 Jun 2011 08:49
Review Dell Vostro 3450 Notebook

82% Review Dell Vostro 3450 Notebook

Family gathering. Now the last of the new Vostro notebooks, the Vostro 3450, also comes to us. The compact notebook is at the start with a 14 inch screen and AMD's new switchable graphics.
Intel Core i5-2410M, AMD Radeon HD 6630M, 14", 2.3 kg
Simon Kohlstock, 04 Jun 2011 08:41
Jun 2, 2011
Review Dell XPS 15z Notebook

83% Review Dell XPS 15z Notebook

The good years are past. Dell has put its XPS range on a diet and re-places the result as the XPS z-series. You wouldn't quite believe that it is a successor of the exclusive Adamo, which was considered to be an opponent of the MacBook Air at the time. Be that as it may, connoisseurs of good design will nevertheless be satisfied.
Intel Core i7-2620M, NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M, 15.6", 2.5 kg
J. Simon Leitner, 02 Jun 2011 12:10
Review Sony Vaio VPC-EE4J1E/WI Notebook

79% Review Sony Vaio VPC-EE4J1E/WI Notebook

Last summoning. When an Athlon is found in a laptop, it can only be an low-cost entry device. Find out in this review why it's still good enough for a "good" despite weak performance and poor TFT.
AMD Athlon II P360, ATI Radeon HD 4200, 15.5", 2.5 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 02 Jun 2011 09:23
Review Alienware M14x Notebook

85% Review Alienware M14x Notebook

Premiere. The M14x is Alienwares first 14 inch gaming laptop. A quad-core CPU and GeForce GT 555M make the notebook unique, as this kind of hardware is usually only found in larger models, such as the Schenker XMG A501 or the Dell XPS 17. The M14x - another revolutionary model?
Intel Core i7-2630QM, NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M, 14.1", 2.9 kg
Florian Glaser, 02 Jun 2011 08:42
Jun 1, 2011
Review Samsung Google Nexus S I9020/I9023 Smartphone

86% Review Samsung Google Nexus S I9020/I9023 Smartphone

Off Topic. Recently, a lot of readers have requested reviews of Smartphones. So here we are with our first in-depth review of a Smartphone, to be specific: the Samsung Google Nexus S. We tested two versions of this "Google Mobile“: the Nexus S I9023 with Super Clear LCD and the more expensive Nexus S I9020 with the much-cited Super AMOLED LCD.
Samsung Hummingbird S5PC110 / Exynos 3110, PowerVR SGX540, 4", 129 g
J. Simon Leitner, 01 Jun 2011 19:52
May 31, 2011
Review Toshiba Tecra R850-11P Notebook

84% Review Toshiba Tecra R850-11P Notebook

Communicative. In its press release about the Tecra R850-11P, Toshiba paints its latest creation for the business sector as a paragon of mobility and high-performance. The Japanese manufacturer is setting the bar pretty high for itself; we put the notebook to the test in our review.
Intel Core i5-2410M, HD Graphics 3000, 15.6", 2.5 kg
Konrad Schneid, 31 May 2011 12:52
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