ASRock reveals Beebox J4205 mini PC powered by Intel's 2.6GHz Apollo LakeThanks to the new Intel Pentium Apollo Lake CPU, the BebboxJ4205 can serve as a digital singing, home office and home media center solution.Bogdan Solca, 01 Jul 2017 09:02
90% Microsoft Surface Pro 2017 (i5-7300U, 256 GB) Convertible ReviewOlden but golden. Without a USB Type-C or Thunderbolt 3, the 2017 model of Microsoft's Surface Pro seems kind of dowdy. The fanless operation we have already seen in Acer's Alpha 12, and unfortunately the device throttles noticeably. Is the only benefit left really its decent battery life?Intel Core i5-7300U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 12.30" | 1.1 kgSebastian Jentsch, 30 Jun 2017 22:58
AMD unveils the Ryzen Pro series and hints at the upcoming Ryzen 3 CPUsAMD intends to end Intel's mid-range and low-end commercial CPU supremacy with the new Ryzen PRO series.Bogdan Solca, 30 Jun 2017 08:57
90% Apple MacBook Pro 13 (Mid 2017, i5, Touch Bar) ReviewEarly update. Apple already updates the MacBook Pro 13 after around 8 months. Modern Kaby Lake processors and faster SSDs are supposed to provide more performance. But did the manufacturer fix some issues of the predecessor?Update: The review is now complete.Intel Core i5-7267U | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650 | 13.30" | 1.4 kgKlaus Hinum, Andreas Osthoff, 30 Jun 2017 00:00
88% Toshiba Portégé X30 (i7-7600U, 256 GB) Laptop ReviewFeatherweight champion? Toshiba's Portégé X30 packs tons of features in one of the lightest bodies currently available. Can the X30 compete with other thin-and-light heavyweights, or will it get knocked out?Intel Core i7-7600U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1 kgSam Medley, 29 Jun 2017 23:19
Huawei MateBook series officially coming to North AmericaThe existing MateBook X, MateBook D, and MateBook E should be shipping within the next few months with online pre-orders beginning tomorrow.Allen Ngo, 29 Jun 2017 14:00
Serious Hyperthreading bug affects Intel Skylake and Kaby Lake architecturesA serious bug in the microcode for Intel's Kaby Lake and Skylake CPUs has been found. The bug can cause misbehavior of software and loss of data. It affects all 6th and 7th-gen CPUs with Hyperthreading enabled.Douglas Black, 26 Jun 2017 17:11
90% Acer TravelMate P648-G2 (i7, 256 GB) Laptop ReviewThe predecessor of Acer's TravelMate P648-G2 managed a very good fourth place among devices by Dell, Lenovo, and HP. The present test proves that Acer remains close to its competitors thanks to regular component updates and that it continues to establish itself as a manufacturer of high-performance business laptops.Intel Core i7-7500U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.7 kgMike Wobker, 25 Jun 2017 19:01
91% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2017 (Core i5, Full HD) Laptop ReviewLight business companion! We recently tested the ThinkPad X1 Carbon extensively. We now tested a slightly thinned-down version based on an Intel Core i5 for you, and we can show you whether this represents an advantage compared to the otherwise identical model based on the Intel Core i7.Intel Core i5-7200U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.1 kgSebastian Bade, 23 Jun 2017 20:07
85% Eurocom Sky MX5 R3 (i7-7820HK, FHD, Clevo P650HS-G) Laptop ReviewBalanced gaming. The MX5 R3 is one of the very few gaming notebooks with both FHD/UHD display options and a SIM slot for WWAN connectivity.Intel Core i7-7820HK | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.9 kgAllen Ngo, 23 Jun 2017 11:29
Size does matter with the ThinkStation P320 TinyLenovo has unveiled what it claims to be the "world's smallest workstation" with the announcement of its ThinkStation P320 Tiny. The company promises "knockout performance" from a device that can fit onto even the most cluttered o...Sebastian Eifrid, 22 Jun 2017 23:51
84% MSI GT83VR 7RF (7920HQ, GTX 1080 SLI, Full HD) Laptop ReviewA study in what is possible. With the 18-inch GT83VR 7RF, the gaming expert MSI shows what is currently technically possible (in terms of performance) in the notebook segment. Intel's most powerful mobile Kaby Lake processor is accompanied by two Pascal GPUs. However, the price is as extreme as the speed: over 5000 Euros (~$5600) makes the GT83VR 7RF an expensive toy for enthusiasts.Intel Core i7-7920HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (Laptop) | 18.40" | 5.5 kgFlorian Glaser, 21 Jun 2017 18:49
Lenovo ThinkPad: Anniversary Edition planned for October release (Update: Teaser Image)The ThinkPad-brand is celebrating its 25. birthday. Lenovo, the manufacturer who took over the ThinkPad-business in 2005 from IBM, is going to celebrate this anniversary with a limited special edition ThinkPad.Benjamin Herzig, 21 Jun 2017 16:42
89% Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (Xeon, 4K) Workstation ReviewMore performance and a very good display. Lenovo's ThinkPad P51 is a full-fledged mobile workstation with a 15-inch display, powerful Xeon quad-core processor and a professional graphics card from Nvidia. The 4K screen in particular convinced in the review.Intel Xeon E3-1505M v6 | NVIDIA Quadro M2200 | 15.60" | 2.6 kgAndreas Osthoff, 20 Jun 2017 17:08
82% Lenovo Yoga 720-15IKB (7700HQ, FHD, GTX 1050) Laptop ReviewConvertible Powerhouse. The Lenovo Yoga line has long been the leader in the 2-in-1 notebook market. With the redesigned Yoga 720, the Chinese manufacturer looks to expand that dominance. Can the 15-inch model be flexible enough for consumers, or will it snap under pressure?Intel Core i7-7700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile | 15.60" | 2 kgSam Medley, 20 Jun 2017 08:01
88% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga 2017 (Core i7, OLED) Convertible ReviewPremium convertible. Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Yoga is clearly in a league of its own - at least as far as the price is concerned. The convertible features high-end components and a very good OLED panel. How the top-of-the-line version of the X1 Yoga with Intel Core i7 CPU compares to its competitors is the subject of our comprehensive review.Update: Battery runtime and measurements of the WQHD-IPS panel added.Intel Core i7-7600U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.4 kgSebastian Bade, 20 Jun 2017 00:00
85% Microsoft Surface Laptop (i5-7200U) ReviewAll screen and no substance. The new Surface Laptop sounds and looks more special than it really is. While the unique 3:2 touchscreen is bright, crisp, and colorful for graphic artists, almost everything else fails to impress.Intel Core i5-7200U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 13.50" | 1.3 kgAllen Ngo, 19 Jun 2017 08:44
Full Windows 10 on Snapdragon could mean big(.LITTLE) improvementsWindows 10 running on ARM chips won't necessarily mean you'll be trading speed for endurance; ARM's big.LITTLE specialized core technology will mean big improvements in both stamina and performance.Douglas Black, 17 Jun 2017 16:53
Intel Cannonlake may have to wait until Q2 2018Intel is taking it slow with the 10 nm fabrication process while smartphone manufacturers continue to flock and invest in even smaller 5 nm chips.Allen Ngo, 17 Jun 2017 08:31
iFixit gives unfavorable review for the Surface LaptopWant to crack open a Surface Laptop? You'll have to destroy it with a knife first.Allen Ngo, 17 Jun 2017 06:47
Dell now has 7 Ubuntu-driven premium laptops in its portfolioNext to the seven different laptops with Ubuntu Linux on board, Dell also has a 27-inch all-in-one desktop PC that runs this well-known distro. The Kaby Lake-powered models come with Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, while their Skylake-driven si...Codrut Nistor, 17 Jun 2017 01:15
85% Fujitsu Lifebook T937 (i7, 512 GB) Convertible ReviewTurned on its head. A business notebook with an all-around worry-free package - already noticeable from opening the box. But the abundant accessories cannot hide the weaknesses.Intel Core i7-7600U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.4 kgFlorian Schaar, 15 Jun 2017 18:34
Today marks the global launch of the Surface Pro and Surface LaptopThe Surface Laptop and Surface Pro from Microsoft are now both available around the world in 25 different countries. In the US and Canada, Microsoft has launched a program that allows a user to turn in an older computer for up to ...Douglas Black & Sebastian Eifrid, 15 Jun 2017 16:35
86% Samsung Notebook 9 NP900X5N (7500U, FHD, GeForce 940MX) Laptop ReviewLightweight and pricey. The new Notebook 9 carries an impressively bright display that is equally as fragile. The flexible chassis brings down an otherwise very portable and reliable machine.Intel Core i7-7500U | NVIDIA GeForce 940MX | 15.00" | 1.2 kgAllen Ngo, 15 Jun 2017 05:29
88% Acer Aspire V17 Nitro BE (7700HQ, GTX 1060, 4k) Laptop ReviewSlender gamer. Acer's mobile 17.3-inch gaming notebook is capable of running all current games smoothly. The system is well-equipped and offers a decent selection of ports. Particularly interesting are the notebook's 4k display and its eye-tracking system.Intel Core i7-7700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile | 17.30" | 3.1 kgSascha Mölck, 14 Jun 2017 23:54
84% MSI GS73VR 7RF (7700HQ, GTX 1060, 4K) Laptop ReviewIterative improvement. The GS73VR walks a delicate line between power and portability by packing NVIDIA's Pascal GPUs into a thin chassis late last summer. Now that a Kaby Lake option is available, are Intel's 7th generation chips worth the cost to upgrade the recent redesign of MSI's 17.3-inch thin-and-light?Intel Core i7-7700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile | 17.30" | 2.4 kgSam Medley, 14 Jun 2017 18:20
Medion unveils Erazer X6603 gaming notebook with GTX 1050 Ti graphicsThe 15.6-inch notebook is now shipping with a Full HD display, 16 GB of RAM, i7-7700HQ CPU, and a 256 GB SSD for 1400 Euros. The chassis is unsurprisingly reminiscent to the existing Lenovo Legion Y series.Allen Ngo, 14 Jun 2017 08:05
88% Lenovo ThinkPad T470p (Core i7, GeForce 940MX) Laptop ReviewAmple performance! Lenovo plants a very strong CPU combined with a dedicated GPU into a 14-inch business laptop. This combination, which Lenovo already presented last year, is slightly unusual. You can find out in our detailed review whether the weaknesses of the predecessor were reduced or completely removed.Intel Core i7-7700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce 940MX | 14.00" | 1.9 kgSebastian Bade, 13 Jun 2017 20:29
78% Asus VivoBook S15 S510UA (i5-7200U, FHD) Laptop ReviewSuper sleek for cheap. Imagine the XPS 15 9560 stripped down to ULV configuration levels at half the starting price and you get the new VivoBook S15 S510 series. While this sounds good on paper, chassis quality leaves a lot to be desired.Intel Core i5-7200U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 15.60" | 1.6 kgAllen Ngo, 11 Jun 2017 09:01
Zotac's fanless ZBox CI327 mini PC now on sale starting at US$160Pricing for Zotac's ZBOX CI327 nano mini PC has been released. The tiny PC starts at US $159 with a Celeron CPU, but can be configured with a Kaby Lake Core i3 or i5 as well.Douglas Black, 11 Jun 2017 08:01
84% Fujitsu Lifebook P727 (i7, 16 GB, LTE) Convertible ReviewLegacy Ready. Fujitsu was one of the last few manufacturers whose convertibles were still equipped with the older rotating hinges, and the Lifebook P727 is Fujitsu's first convertible with real 360° hinges that is supposed to lure over a few Dell, HP, and Lenovo customers. Our extensive review is going to reveal whether or not the Lifebook is capable thereof.Intel Core i7-7600U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 12.50" | 1.2 kgBenjamin Herzig, 11 Jun 2017 04:46
83% Lenovo ThinkPad P51s (Core i7, 4K) Workstation ReviewEnduring. Lenovo's mobile ThinkPad P51s workstation is slimmer and more compact than its predecessor. The device can now also offer a modern Thunderbolt 3 interface. Thanks to a high-capacity external battery, the laptop achieves an outstanding battery life.Intel Core i7-7600U | NVIDIA Quadro M520 | 15.60" | 2.2 kgSascha Mölck, 10 Jun 2017 13:26
WWDC 2017 | Apple introduces new iMac AIOs, including the powerful iMac ProApple's new All-in-Ones are equipped with Intel Kaby Lake CPUs, Iris Pro integrated graphics, and options for high-res displays and dedicated AMD Radeon GPUs. The iMac Pro, a completely new device, will pack a punch with an 18-cor...Sam Medley, 06 Jun 2017 02:42
86% Asus ROG G752VS (7700HQ, GTX 1070, FHD) Laptop ReviewBulky. Asus equips the G752VS with a 120 Hz panel including Nvidia's G-Sync support. The powerful hardware equipment manages smooth frame rates in all modern games.Intel Core i7-7700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile | 17.30" | 4.5 kgSascha Mölck, 04 Jun 2017 12:15
MSI outs fanless Cubi 3 Kaby Lake powered mini PCA fanless 15W Kaby Lake-powered mini desktop is a new addition to MSI’s Cubi line of small form-factor PCs.Hassan Arshad Chattha & Douglas Black, 04 Jun 2017 07:38
Zotac Magnus puts small form-factor gaming PCs into the spotlightHardware manufacturers have listened to the fans (and sales numbers) and are finally taking small form-factor (SFF) gaming PCs seriously.Hassan Arshad Chattha & Douglas Black, 04 Jun 2017 06:56
86% Acer Predator 15 (7700HQ, GTX 1070, Full HD) Laptop ReviewKaby Lake upgrade. Acer's gaming racer runs all current games smoothly on the Full HD display. The features are also appealing: IPS display, NVMe SSD, HDD, 16 GB RAM, and Thunderbolt 3.Intel Core i7-7700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile | 15.60" | 3.7 kgSascha Mölck, 03 Jun 2017 03:26
80% Acer Aspire F17 F5-771G (i5, GTX 950M) Laptop ReviewWhisperer in disguise.Acer’s 17-inch aluminum multimedia machine surprised us with its unexpectedly quiet gaming qualities. Is the 699-Euro ($800) laptop worth it despite its drawbacks?Intel Core i5-7200U | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M | 17.30" | 2.9 kgChristian Hintze, 01 Jun 2017 22:50
COMPUTEX 2017 | Intel confirms enthusiast Core i9 series with SKUs up to 18 cores for $2000 USDThe unlocked X-series will consist of processors spanning from the Core i5-7640X for $242 USD all the way up to the $2000 Core i9-7980XE.Allen Ngo, 31 May 2017 04:01
COMPUTEX 2017 | Intel's credit card-sized PC fully detailedIntel has revealed more details on the Compute Card this Computex. The Card will be available in four SKUs and will begin shipping in August. Pricing is not confirmed.Douglas Black, 31 May 2017 03:53
COMPUTEX 2017 | Gigabyte unveils P56XT notebook powered by a GTX 1070The performance-oriented laptop features a Core i7-7700HQ CPU and an NVIDIA GTX 1070, as well as options for a 4K screen, up to 4 storage drives, and a per-key RGB-backlit keyboard.Sam Medley, 30 May 2017 20:35
COMPUTEX 2017 | Acer's ultra-thin Predator Triton 700 gaming notebook is coming in AugustThe Triton 700, which was announced in April, is shaping up to be one of the leaders in the renewed push of thin-and-light gaming notebooks.Sam Medley, 30 May 2017 17:48
Intel's 8th gen Coffee Lake 15W chips to be up to 30% fasterIntel's presentation at Computex revealed a 15W 8th generation (presumably mobile) CPU with 4 cores and 8 threads. The unnamed chip was shown outperforming a Kaby Lake i7-7500U CPU by 30% in SYSmark 2014.Douglas Black, 30 May 2017 12:43
COMPUTEX 2017 | MSI debuts monster GT75VR Titan gaming notebookThe GT75VR Titan is a gaming powerhouse with dual GTX 1070s, an unlocked i7-7820HK CPU, and a 4K 120 Hz display that MSI says covers 100% of the AdobeRGB spectrum.Sam Medley, 30 May 2017 07:00
85% Asus ROG GL753VE (7700HQ, 1050 Ti) Laptop ReviewSweet spot. Asus typically tweaks the different iterations of their gaming notebooks by using different GPU solutions. Has the Taiwanese manufacturer hit a sweet spot with the GL753VE and its GTX 1050 Ti?Intel Core i7-7700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile | 17.30" | 3 kgSam Medley, 30 May 2017 06:00
87% Acer Aspire V17 Nitro BE VN7-793G (7300HQ, GTX 1060, FHD, Eye-Tracking) Laptop ReviewMade for gaming. Acer’s current 17-inch series, known as Nitro, has received a CPU and GPU performance upgrade. The V17 Nitro thus performs very well while at the same time being moderately quiet. In addition, Acer has scrapped the optical drive but included nice gimmicks, such as Tobii eye-tracking.Intel Core i5-7300HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile | 17.30" | 3.1 kgSebastian Bade, 29 May 2017 09:34
83% Dell Latitude 5280 (7200U, HD) Laptop ReviewSmall and strong. Dell has created a significantly lighter chassis now that the aging E-Port is becoming a thing of the past. The lack of Thunderbolt 3, however, severely limits the docking capabilities of this latest Latitude redesign.Intel Core i5-7200U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 12.50" | 1.4 kgAllen Ngo, 28 May 2017 19:49
Asus AsusPro B9440UA (Core i7, 16 GB) Laptop Review UpdateThe lightest 14-inch laptop in the world - part 2. We performed our benchmarks on the i7 version called GV0101T of the compact B9440UA that only has a few interfaces. Are the 300 Euros extra a good investment? It depends if the buyer finds 256 GB more SSD capacity worth 300 Euros.Intel Core i7-7500U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.1 kgSven Kloevekorn, 28 May 2017 16:28
WWDC forecast: Kaby Lake MacBooks with a chance of AirThe latest information on Apple's upcoming WWDC suggests CPU upgrades for all MacBooks, updated iPads, and possibly the reappearance of the 11.6-inch MacBook Air.Douglas Black, 28 May 2017 06:33
Opinion: 15 is the new 14Who doesn't want an extra 1.6 inches? Due to the popularity of small bezels, Editor Douglas Black predicts that 14-inch laptops will lose their niche in the market — at least until there's a breakthrough in heat dissipation.Column by Douglas Black, 27 May 2017 13:18