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Skylake for Notebooks: Core i7-6700HQ and i7-6820HK Review

Hardly 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 Review

Advantage 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 kg

Sven Kloevekorn, 27 Sep 2015 19:10

Windows 10 Boot Camp on MacBook Pro 13 Analysis and Report

Crossover. 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 Review

For 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 kg

Allen Ngo, 26 Sep 2015 08:08

USB 3.1 Review

Speed 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 Review

Universal 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 kg

Sebastian Jentsch, 23 Sep 2015 18:38

Face Off: OnePlus 2 vs. Honor 6 Plus vs. Motorola Moto X Play

5.5-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 Review

Jack-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 kg

Sebastian Jentsch, 23 Sep 2015 07:49

75% Acer Aspire ES1-331-C5KL Notebook Review

Braswell 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 kg

Sascha Mölck, 23 Sep 2015 07:42

79% MSI GP72 2QE Leopard Pro Notebook Review

Family 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 kg

Florian Glaser, 21 Sep 2015 06:46

80% HP Envy 15-ae020ng Notebook Review

Problem 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 kg

Nino Ricchizzi, 18 Sep 2015 04:42

78% Lenovo Z51-70 Notebook Review

Average 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 kg

Sascha Mölck, 17 Sep 2015 08:38

78% Dell Inspiron 15 7558 Convertible Review

A 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 kg

Steve Schardein, 17 Sep 2015 08:10

Face Off: Asus ROG G501 vs. Lenovo Y50 vs. Acer Aspire V15 Nitro

Ultrathin 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 Review

Slowed 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 kg

Sven Kloevekorn, 16 Sep 2015 08:39

Mad Max Notebook Benchmarks

Brilliant. 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

84% Eurocom Shark 4 (Clevo N150SD) Notebook Review

Shark 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 kg

Allen Ngo, 11 Sep 2015 11:12

78% Dell Inspiron 17-5758 Notebook Review

No 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 kg

Florian Wimmer, 09 Sep 2015 07:41

75% HP Pavilion x2 10-n013dx Convertible Review

Versatile 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 kg

Steve Schardein, 09 Sep 2015 07:33

Face Off: Apple MacBook Air 13 2015 vs. Samsung ATIV Book 9 900X3G vs. Asus ZenBook UX303

The 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 Benchmarks

Box 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 Review

Cute 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 kg

Nino Ricchizzi, 07 Sep 2015 10:21

How to Choose a Laptop for College

In 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 Review

Excellent? 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 g

Florian Wimmer, 05 Sep 2015 07:41

Face Off: HP Pavilion 15 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Z50 vs. Toshiba Satellite S50

A 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 Review

Limited 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 kg

Till Schönborn, 03 Sep 2015 09:49

75% Lenovo E50-80 Notebook Review

Business 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 kg

Manuel Christa, 03 Sep 2015 09:44