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77% Amazon Fire 7 (2017) Tablet Review

Made for penny-pinchers. Amazon's latest Fire 7 Tablet generation is thinner, lighter, equipped with a better display, and supposed to offer an improved battery life. The price, however, remained largely unchanged, and the 2017 generation remains very affordable. Find out in our extensive review whether the entry-level tablet is worth it.
Mediatek MT8127 | ARM Mali-450 MP4 | 7.00" | 295 g

Marcus Herbrich, 11 Jul 2017 00:00

88% Sony Xperia XZ Premium Smartphone Review

Provider of new technologies. Sony's high-end smartphone, the Xperia XZ Premium, offers many innovative technologies in terms of sound and display (HDR), but its case seems a little out-of-date. Find out whether you really should not judge a book by its cover in our detailed review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998) | Qualcomm Adreno 540 | 5.50" | 191 g

Florian Wimmer, 17 Jul 2017 13:09

80% Cube Thinker Laptop (Core m3-7Y30, 8 GB, 256 GB) Review

Surface Laptop on a tight budget. Laptops from the Far East are becoming better and better, at least in regard to their looks and features. One representative of the Chinese premium class is the Cube Thinker, which comes with an elegant-looking aluminum case and a Surface-Book screen. However, can the performance keep up with the shop-window presentation?
Intel Core m3-7Y30 | Intel HD Graphics 615 | 13.50" | 1.7 kg

Florian Schaar, 16 Jul 2017 19:47

Opinion: It's time we talked about throttling in reviews

Due to the prevalence of thermal throttling and new passive-cooling technologies, it is no longer enough to run a few short benchmarks and declare a machine's performance is satisfactory.

Column by Douglas Black, 16 Jul 2017 16:32

81% Amazon Fire HD 8 (2017) Tablet Review

A real steal. Amazon has updated its 8-inch tablet Fire HD 8. Depending on the configuration, it will cost you between $80 and $125 - it does not really get much cheaper than that. Our review is going to clarify whether or not the tablet is really worth the money. During this year's prime day, it was even available for as little as $49!
MediaTek MT8163 V/B 1.3 GHz | ARM Mali-T720 | 8.00" | 369 g

Manuel Masiero, 11 Jul 2017 00:00

79% Acer Spin 1 (N3450, FHD) Convertible Review

Untiring.Acer's 11.6-inch convertible pleases with a very long battery life and an IPS display with stable viewing angles.
Intel Celeron N3450 | Intel HD Graphics 500 | 11.60" | 1.5 kg

Sascha Mölck, 09 Jul 2017 15:21

The Honor 9 was introduced today in Berlin.

Honor 9: Hands-on

Honor's flagship smartphone enters a new round and remains true to its principles: high-end features for a mid-range price. The Honor 9 offers many improvements in the detail, such as a faster SoC, more storage, an improved dual camera with hybrid zoom, and a stronger battery. We were able to get a first impression of the smartphone during its launch in Berlin.

Daniel Schmidt, 02 Jul 2017 18:06

84% Sony Xperia XA1 Smartphone Review

Unique mid-range. Xperia XA1 is the name of Sony's mid-range smartphone this year. With high-resolution cameras and an extravagant design, it definitely has what it takes to be a crowd-pleaser. But can the SoC deliver enough power? And what about battery life? We will answer these and other questions in the test.
Mediatek Helio P20 (LP4) MT6757 | ARM Mali-T880 MP2 | 5.00" | 143 g

Florian Wimmer, 01 Jul 2017 17:12

90% Microsoft Surface Pro 2017 (i5-7300U, 256 GB) Convertible Review

Olden 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 kg

Sebastian Jentsch, 30 Jun 2017 22:58

83% Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) Duos Smartphone Review

All good things... With the update of its attractive Galaxy J series, we have the third generation of the J5 in our test. Samsung has radically changed the design and otherwise performs meaningful fine tuning. Fans of removable batteries will be disappointed, since the battery is now also built into the J5. Update: OTA update with bug fixes released.
Samsung Exynos 7870 Octa | ARM Mali-T830 MP1 | 5.20" | 158 g

Daniel Schmidt, 25 Jun 2017 00:00

79% Blackview P2 Smartphone Review

Blackviewberry without keyboard. Not just the name of the Chinese manufacturer Blackview seems to be inspired by the Canadian manufacturer that used to be called RIM. But the smartphone with the simple name of "P2" is not trying to impress with a keyboard, but rather with good connectivity and a large battery. The specifications look promising, but is that enough?
Mediatek MT6750 | ARM Mali-T860 MP2 | 5.50" | 230 g

Florian Schaar, 30 Jun 2017 10:08

88% Toshiba Portégé X30 (i7-7600U, 256 GB) Laptop Review

Featherweight 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 kg

Sam Medley, 29 Jun 2017 23:19

78% Huawei MediaPad T3 10 Tablet Review

Fast - or not really? The Huawei MediaPad T3 10 impresses with a quite high processor performance for lower mid-range tablets, but still cannot convince in terms of overall performance. How it manages to do this, you can find out in our test.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) | Qualcomm Adreno 308 | 9.60" | 460 g

Florian Wimmer, 29 Jun 2017 19:47

92% Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2017) Tablet Review

Big Player. The Apple iPad Pro 12.9 has been updated not only with a faster SoC but also with an improved camera and display. We haven't found much to criticize, but the giant amongst its brethren is not a full replacement for a laptop just yet.
Apple A10X Fusion | Apple A10X Fusion GPU / PowerVR | 12.90" | 677 g

Daniel Schmidt, 29 Jun 2017 03:20

80% Lenovo Flex 11 Chromebook Laptop Review

Barebones utilitarianism… One truly bright spot for Chromebooks has been the education sector, wherein their adoption has been disproportionately high. In recognition of this opportunity, Lenovo seizes the moment with what is arguably their most utilitarian—yet still affordable—notebook to date, specifically intended for students.
Mediatek MT8173C | PowerVR GX6250 | 11.60" | 1.4 kg

Steve Schardein, 27 Jun 2017 23:12

Panasonic: Toughbook CF-XZ6 announced

Toughbook goes Business. With the new CF-XZ6, Panasonic has announced a particularly slim convertible for the first time, which is aimed at business users. The detachable with a total weight of about 1.2 kg (~2.6 lb) lacks prominent bumpers and features many interfaces. On top of that, it delivers a battery life of up to 14 hours.

J. Simon Leitner, 27 Jun 2017 14:00

89% Xiaomi Mi6 Smartphone Review

Insider tip. Anyone looking for a powerful high-end smartphone now, should take a closer look at the Xiaomi Mi6. For about 400 Euros (~$450), Xiaomi's flagship smartphone offers quite a lot, except for LTE-band-20 support. As our test shows, the sixth generation of the Mi series also cannot keep up with the high-end competition in one respect.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998) | Qualcomm Adreno 540 | 5.15" | 168 g

Marcus Herbrich, 25 Jun 2017 20:58

82% Lenovo Yoga 720-15IKB (7700HQ, FHD, GTX 1050) Laptop Review

Convertible 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 kg

Sam Medley, 20 Jun 2017 08:01

81% Samsung Galaxy XCover 4 (SM-G390F) Smartphone Review

Robust and stylish? Samsung aims to provide a smartphone that survives in rough environments, but also radiates elegance at the same time. The handset is, in fact, robust and not too bulky. We checked whether its everyday suitability is just as impressive.
Samsung Exynos 7570 Quad | ARM Mali-T720 | 5.00" | 172 g

Florian Wimmer, 20 Jun 2017 00:00

92% Apple iPad Pro 10.5 Tablet Review

A great tablet, but not a pro. The iPad Pro 10.5 is Apple's second generation of the Pro-series. The screen is definitely the star of the show. It has not only grown in size, but it also offers 120 Hz, HDR and claims coverage of the P3 color space. The tablet is on its way to the top with the A10X SoC, but it will still not be a satisfying notebook replacement.
Apple A10X Fusion | Apple A10X Fusion GPU / PowerVR | 10.50" | 469 g

Daniel Schmidt, 18 Jun 2017 00:00

85% Microsoft Surface Laptop (i5-7200U) Review

All 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 kg

Allen Ngo, 19 Jun 2017 08:44

79% Asus VivoBook Flip 12 TP203NAH (N4200, HD) Laptop Review

Unremarkable. The Asus convertible has an Apollo Lake processor on board and offers a lot of storage space. The battery life can be called average at best. At a price of almost 500 Euros (~$560), the device is not one of the most affordable models.
Intel Pentium N4200 | Intel HD Graphics 505 | 11.60" | 1.3 kg

Sascha Mölck, 17 Jun 2017 21:11

86% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet Gen 2 (i5-7Y54) Tablet Review

Evolution, not revolution. The first generation of Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Tablet was decent, but it had its fair share of flaws. A year later, the latest version has seen little more than a chipset refresh with a few component updates. Is that enough to remain competitive?
Intel Core i5-7Y54 | Intel HD Graphics 615 | 12.00" | 1.1 kg

Steve Schardein, 17 Jun 2017 09:49

76% Gretel A9 Smartphone Review

iPhone for less than US $100? The Gretel A9's role model is immediately obvious: Apple's iPhone. Even the operating system reminded us of iOS, and just like its antetype, the A9 is available in rose gold as well. Truth be told all this plagiarism is quite uncalled for, because the A9 offers a lot for less than US $100. If only the cameras were not so terrible …
Mediatek MT6737 | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 | 5.00" | 166 g

Florian Wimmer, 15 Jun 2017 21:09

85% Fujitsu Lifebook T937 (i7, 512 GB) Convertible Review

Turned 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 kg

Florian Schaar, 15 Jun 2017 18:34

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77% Amazon Fire 7 (2017) Tablet Review

88% Sony Xperia XZ Premium Smartphone Review

80% Cube Thinker Laptop (Core m3-7Y30, 8 GB, 256 GB) Review

Opinion: It's time we talked about throttling in reviews

ZTE just launched the Grand X View 2 tablet in Canada

New Samsung Galaxy variant spotted on Geekbench, could feature the Snapdragon 840

81% Amazon Fire HD 8 (2017) Tablet Review

Are six cores better than four for gaming?

Dell Latitude 7285 2-in-1 now available for $1199 USD

Case-maker renders reveal Galaxy Note 8 design, dual cameras in tow

AMOLED displays fast approaching price parity with LCD panels

Huawei slashing Mate 9 and Honor 8 prices for Amazon Prime Day

79% Acer Spin 1 (N3450, FHD) Convertible Review

New Windows Mobile device being prototyped by Microsoft, likely AR/VR focussed

Touch-friendly interface coming soon to a Chromebook near you

Surface Pro users complain of random shut-offs

The 5000 mAh ZTE Nubia N2 launches in India on Amazon

Nokia's cancelled 'Mercury' tablet is reminiscent of a large Lumia phone

Motorola's 2017 flagship, the Moto Z2 Force, gets leaked picture

Motorola announces slew of new Moto Mods

Forget the display — even the OnePlus 5's audio is inverted

IFA 2017 | Sony might unveil a bezel-less handset in September

Honor 9: Hands-on

84% Sony Xperia XA1 Smartphone Review

Pictures of the cancelled Surface Mini reveal why it didn't hold promise

90% Microsoft Surface Pro 2017 (i5-7300U, 256 GB) Convertible Review

83% Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) Duos Smartphone Review

79% Blackview P2 Smartphone Review

88% Toshiba Portégé X30 (i7-7600U, 256 GB) Laptop Review

78% Huawei MediaPad T3 10 Tablet Review

Huawei MateBook series officially coming to North America

92% Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2017) Tablet Review

80% Lenovo Flex 11 Chromebook Laptop Review

Panasonic: Toughbook CF-XZ6 announced

Deal: LG G6 now available for just US$420

89% Xiaomi Mi6 Smartphone Review

LG bends the limits of display technology

ThinkPads have accomplished a lot in 25 years

82% Lenovo Yoga 720-15IKB (7700HQ, FHD, GTX 1050) Laptop Review

81% Samsung Galaxy XCover 4 (SM-G390F) Smartphone Review

92% Apple iPad Pro 10.5 Tablet Review

85% Microsoft Surface Laptop (i5-7200U) Review

The YotaPhone 3 aims to refine the concept of an E Ink phone

79% Asus VivoBook Flip 12 TP203NAH (N4200, HD) Laptop Review

86% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet Gen 2 (i5-7Y54) Tablet Review

iFixit gives unfavorable review for the Surface Laptop

New phone from Vivo may feature a fingerprint reader embedded under the screen

76% Gretel A9 Smartphone Review

85% Fujitsu Lifebook T937 (i7, 512 GB) Convertible Review

Today marks the global launch of the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop

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