Face Off: Lenovo Yoga 500 vs. Dell Inspiron 15 7000 2-in-1 vs. Toshiba Satellite Radius 15360-degrees and back. Can't decide between a notebook or a tablet? We compare the latest 2-in-1 convertibles that provide the best of both worlds.Allen Ngo, 30 Sep 2015 08:02
86% Schenker XMG U706 (Clevo P771DM) Notebook ReviewNo compromises. Desktop CPUs, G-Sync support, NVMe SSDs: Schenker's new 17-inch XMG U706 machine features almost everything that the heart of a gaming enthusiast desires. Will it be enough for our Top Ten Chart?Intel Core i7-6700K | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M | 17.30" | 3.9 kgTill Schönborn, 30 Sep 2015 07:36
XOTIC PC now shipping notebooks with Skylake processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 GPUXOTIC PC now has in stock the MSI GT72 Dominator Pro with unlocked Skylake processors and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 desktop GPU, but also the other updated MSI gaming notebooks.Codrut Nistor, 29 Sep 2015 20:29
HP unveils mainstream EliteBook 705 G3 seriesThe third generation refresh will come in 12.5-inch, 14-inch, and 15.6-inch sizes with AMD A12 APU options.Allen Ngo, 29 Sep 2015 11:33
70% Lenovo IdeaPad 305-15 Notebook ReviewUnconvincing. Lenovo throws a new 15.6-inch office laptop on the market with its IdeaPad 305-15. The computer presents solid processing performance and is well-equipped. However, it has clear shortcomings in battery life and keyboard.AMD A6-6310 | AMD Radeon R4 (Beema) | 15.60" | 2.3 kgSascha Mölck, 29 Sep 2015 10:00
LG gram series hit the USThis family of light portables comes with Broadwell processors, Windows 10 without any trace of bloatware, and a design that makes it a direct competitor for Apple's MacBook air.Codrut Nistor, 28 Sep 2015 17:43
Skylake for Notebooks: Core i7-6700HQ and i7-6820HK ReviewHardly faster, but much more efficient. The wait is over: Intel's new Skylake architecture is finally available for notebooks and replaces the predecessors Haswell and Broadwell. We review the two quad-core models Core i7-6700HQ and i7-6820HK.Till Schönborn, 27 Sep 2015 19:18
79% Toshiba Satellite C70D-C-10N Notebook ReviewAdvantage wanted. Toshiba launches a new office laptop powered by the latest AMD APU on the market. It presented an overall decent performance in the test. However, the question arises: Why should buyers not opt for an almost equally priced, stronger Intel alternative?AMD A4-7210 | AMD Radeon R3 (Mullins/Beema) | 17.30" | 2.6 kgSven Kloevekorn, 27 Sep 2015 19:10
Windows 10 Boot Camp on MacBook Pro 13 Analysis and ReportCrossover. Shortly after the release of the new Windows 10, Apple released new Boot Camp drivers for the latest operating system from Redmond. We tested it.Andreas Osthoff, 26 Sep 2015 08:20
79% MSI PX60 Prestige Notebook ReviewFor playing games on the job. If you want a business notebook that's more about games than actual work, then look no further.Intel Core i7-5700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M | 15.60" | 1.9 kgAllen Ngo, 26 Sep 2015 08:08
USB 3.1 ReviewSpeed up! USB 3.1 is waiting in the wings to succeed USB 3.0 as standard interface. New features, double the performance and relatively cheap hardware make migrating attractive. We checked what you should consider and who will benefit from migrating now.Tobias Winkler, 25 Sep 2015 10:26
78% Lenovo Yoga 500-15IBD Convertible ReviewUniversal tool? 2-in-1 convertibles want to be the Swiss Army Knife in the Laptop World. Lenovo has an interesting configuration that should satisfy office workers, casual gamers, and media consumers alike in its line for 800 Euros (~$892).Intel Core i5-5200U | NVIDIA GeForce 940M | 15.60" | 2.1 kgSebastian Jentsch, 23 Sep 2015 18:38
Face Off: OnePlus 2 vs. Honor 6 Plus vs. Motorola Moto X Play5.5-inch showdown. Has the arrival of the OnePlus 2 changed the mainstream market? We compare it to the $400 Honor 6 Plus and Moto X Play to find out if the OnePlus 2 is really worth its asking price.Allen Ngo, 23 Sep 2015 10:21
70% Lenovo B50-80 Notebook ReviewJack-of-all-trades? AR-coated, Full HD, powerful Intel SoC, and an AMD graphics. The mix that dreams are made of? However, we are disappointed - and you?Intel Core i5-5200U | AMD Radeon R5 M330 | 15.60" | 2.3 kgSebastian Jentsch, 23 Sep 2015 07:49
75% Acer Aspire ES1-331-C5KL Notebook ReviewBraswell upgrade. Acer's 13.3-incher delivers long battery runtimes, a decent keyboard, and a matte display. It is priced at about 380 Euros (~$424). However, the computer also showed weaknesses.Intel Celeron N3150 | Intel HD Graphics (Braswell) | 13.30" | 1.6 kgSascha Mölck, 23 Sep 2015 07:42
Microsoft launches Office 2016Worldwide release of the most secure Office ever began earlier today, offering multifactor authentication, enterprise data protection, as well as data loss prevention.Codrut Nistor, 22 Sep 2015 19:52
Nvidia announces GeForce GTX 980 for notebooksAs a world's first, the desktop GeForce GTX 980 is coming to notebooks with all of its ALUs, VRAM, and clock rates intact.Till Schönborn, 22 Sep 2015 15:00
Asus unveils Transformer Book T100HA and TP200SAThe detachable 10.1-inch T100HA and 2-in-1 11.6-inch T200SA will sport USB 3.1 Type-C and retail for just $299 and $349, respectively.Allen Ngo, 22 Sep 2015 10:41
Eurocom now configuring S5 Pro and S7 Pro mobile serversThe 15.6-inch S5 Pro and 17.3-inch S7 Pro sport Intel Xeon E3-1200 CPUs with 3G/4G support as standard.Allen Ngo, 21 Sep 2015 07:14
79% MSI GP72 2QE Leopard Pro Notebook ReviewFamily duel. Alongside the GT, GS and GE series of gaming notebooks, MSI has also released their GP62 and GP72 entry-level models. We just reviewed the 15-inch version -- now we turn our attention to the 17-inch model. We have recorded our impressions here.Intel Core i7-5700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M | 17.30" | 2.8 kgFlorian Glaser, 21 Sep 2015 06:46
80% HP Envy 15-ae020ng Notebook ReviewProblem child. The Envy 15 is wrapped in an elegant case and equipped with an up-to-date Nvidia GTX 950M. While the specs of the Envy 15 are impressive, throttling has been a prominent problem of our test model.Intel Core i7-5500U | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M | 15.60" | 2.4 kgNino Ricchizzi, 18 Sep 2015 04:42
78% Lenovo Z51-70 Notebook ReviewAverage fare. No maintenance hatch, fixed battery, clattery keyboard, dark display, weak GPU - the Lenovo Z51 does not really provide rays of hope.Intel Core i5-5200U | AMD Radeon R7 M360 | 15.60" | 2.5 kgSascha Mölck, 17 Sep 2015 08:38
78% Dell Inspiron 15 7558 Convertible ReviewA fresh take. Dell’s Inspiron 15 7558 continues the manufacturer’s expansion of the Inspiron line into more premium territory, this time with a 2-in-1 convertible design (similar to Lenovo’s smaller Yoga machines). Can it inspire us with its rebalanced priorities?Intel Core i5-5200U | Intel HD Graphics 5500 | 15.60" | 2.1 kgSteve Schardein, 17 Sep 2015 08:10
Face Off: Asus ROG G501 vs. Lenovo Y50 vs. Acer Aspire V15 NitroUltrathin GTX 960M gaming. What sacrifices must be made in order to pack a high-power Nvidia GPU into a chassis as thin as 20 mm? We provide the data and let you decide for yourself.Allen Ngo, 16 Sep 2015 10:18
74% HP Envy 15-w000ng x360 Notebook ReviewSlowed down. Anyone thinking about buying HP's new, unusual 15-inch convertible will need patience. The sluggish hard drive slows down the system unnecessarily. A high-quality screen should not be on the priority list, either. Fortunately, there are also positive aspects to report.Intel Core i5-5200U | NVIDIA GeForce 930M | 15.60" | 2.3 kgSven Kloevekorn, 16 Sep 2015 08:39
Pre-orders for the Vaio Z Canvas to start soon in North AmericaThe Vaio Z Canvas is looking to steal the spotlight from Microsoft's Surface Pro tablets. Pre-orders for the 12.3-inch convertible will begin soon for the equivalent of 1850 Euros.Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 15 Sep 2015 19:28
Samsung SM-W700 Windows tablet leaks onlineThe large Galaxy View tablet teased by Samsung last month might be a Windows slate after all and is expected to cost around $460 USD.Codrut Nistor, 15 Sep 2015 16:23
Mad Max Notebook BenchmarksBrilliant. It has been four months since the Hollywood blockbuster was released and now its time for the video game. Unlike many other movie-to-game ports, Mad Max is impressive. Let us take a look at what it has to offer.Florian Glaser, 14 Sep 2015 05:34
Cortana coming to Cyanogen OSCyanogen OS will have full integration of Microsoft's voice assistant.Joseph Lambert, 12 Sep 2015 04:18
84% Eurocom Shark 4 (Clevo N150SD) Notebook ReviewShark attack. Eurocom's fourth generation Shark gets an updated chassis with GTX 960M graphics. Is this mainstream-level gaming notebook a better deal than more well-known competitors?Intel Core i7-4720HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M | 15.60" | 2.5 kgAllen Ngo, 11 Sep 2015 11:12
Dell XPS 12 refresh specifications leakDell may introduce a refreshed XPS 12 as early as this October with Infinity Edge.Oliver Moebel/ Allen Ngo, 11 Sep 2015 07:10
78% Dell Inspiron 17-5758 Notebook ReviewNo more Aluminum! The predecessor had an aluminum lid, while the new Dell Inspiron 17-5758 is now mainly made of plastic. On the other hand, it features up-to-date Broadwell CPUs and a dedicated graphics card. Is this sufficient to make up for the poor connectivity?Intel Core i7-5500U | NVIDIA GeForce 920M | 17.30" | 2.8 kgFlorian Wimmer, 09 Sep 2015 07:41
75% HP Pavilion x2 10-n013dx Convertible ReviewVersatile and affordable… The Pavilion x2 10-n013dx is the latest in HP’s rather crowded convertible line, sporting a familiar detachable design and a power-sipping Intel chipset intended to handle the basics. But with its multimode design and reasonable components, it’s an enticing candidate for the price tag.Intel Atom Z3736F | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | 10.10" | 1.2 kgSteve Schardein, 09 Sep 2015 07:33
Face Off: Apple MacBook Air 13 2015 vs. Samsung ATIV Book 9 900X3G vs. Asus ZenBook UX303The Lightweight Title. Some of the thinnest and most portable notebooks belong in the 13-inch segment. If you're considering one for work or school, which one will be best? We compare three well-known models to help you decide.Allen Ngo, 08 Sep 2015 10:33
Metal Gear Solid V Notebook BenchmarksBox of Curiosities. After a longer hiatus, Metal Gear Series 2014 with Revengeance and Ground Zeroes once again returns to the PC platform. The newest offshoot, called "The Phantom Pain" is - in line with the previous installment - a rather unusual title. We check out the new stealth game and look at how it performs on notebooks.Florian Glaser, 08 Sep 2015 06:13
78% Acer Aspire R11 R3-131T Convertible ReviewCute top-seller. Acer's little 11-inch convertible features a new Braswell CPU and a 360-degree hinge. However, contrary to the manufacturer's touting, the Aspire R11 is not a jack of all trades.Intel Celeron N3050 | Intel HD Graphics (Braswell) | 11.60" | 1.4 kgNino Ricchizzi, 07 Sep 2015 10:21
IFA 2015 | Acer unveils six new Liquid smartphones with Windows 10 and Android 5.1The Liquid M320 and M330 will run Windows 10 while the Liquid Z320, Z330, Z530/Z530S, and Z630/Z630S will run Android 5.1.Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 06 Sep 2015 05:36
How to Choose a Laptop for CollegeIn for the long haul. Long gone are the times when writing utensils, papers and a few text books were all a student needed to successfully embark on a college-career upon graduating from High School. No more: today’s Universities have adopted the digital age and laptops have become an indispensable and critical tool in a student's high-tech, multi-tasking universe.Bernie Pechlaner, 05 Sep 2015 07:50
80% One Xcellent 10 v2 Tablet ReviewExcellent? The in-house tablet from the online shop one.de is now available with Windows 10. We looked closer at the 10.1-inch device.Intel Atom Z3735F | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | 10.10" | 594 gFlorian Wimmer, 05 Sep 2015 07:41
Runtastic launches Moment fitness-tracking watchThis smart wearable has an analog watch face, is waterproof up to 300 feet, and offers basic fitness data tracking, coming in four different models that start at $130 USD.Codrut Nistor, 04 Sep 2015 22:03
IFA 2015 | Toshiba launches Satellite Click 10 hybrid laptopAccording to the manufacturer, the built-in battery will allow up to 15 hours of operation when the keyboard dock is attached.Arkadiusz Piasek, 04 Sep 2015 14:01
IFA 2015 | Lenovo unveils the Ideapad 500 and 500S seriesThe mainstream models will feature Skylake , Nvidia, and AMD options at low starting prices.Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 04 Sep 2015 04:17
IFA 2015 | Lenovo Ideapad 300 and 300S series coming this OctoberThe consumer notebooks will have FHD options, Skylake processors, AMD and Nvidia graphics options, and multiple screen sizes.Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 03 Sep 2015 21:04
Face Off: HP Pavilion 15 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Z50 vs. Toshiba Satellite S50A standard notebook for home. Not every household needs to have multi-mode devices or razor-thin notebooks. We compare some inexpensive Pavilion, IdeaPad, and Satellite notebooks with no tacked on extras.Allen Ngo, 03 Sep 2015 19:09
81% HP Elite x2 1011 G1 Convertible ReviewLimited performance. HP advertises its new business detachable as: "The one device you need...". In fact, the Elite x2 is a versatile multi-talent, but it ultimately misses a better rating due to minor flaws in details.Intel Core M-5Y51 | Intel HD Graphics 5300 | 11.60" | 1.7 kgTill Schönborn, 03 Sep 2015 09:49
75% Lenovo E50-80 Notebook ReviewBusiness made affordable. Among professional users, Lenovo have built up a good reputation with their solid ThinkPad-line. The E-series consists of affordable business notebooks, but lacks the premium name. Is the series truly an affordable alternative?Intel Core i5-5200U | Intel HD Graphics 5500 | 15.60" | 2.3 kgManuel Christa, 03 Sep 2015 09:44
IFA 2015 | Lenovo unveils the Ideapad 100S and Chromebook 100SThe Ideapad 100S and Chromebook 100S are coming this October and will aim for the entry-level market.Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 03 Sep 2015 06:43
IFA 2015 | Acer unveils Skylake-powered Aspire R 13 convertibleThis Windows 10 portable now comes with 6th generation Intel Core processors, as well as Qualcomm WiFi with MU-MIMO.Codrut Nistor, 02 Sep 2015 23:49