The Live Lock Screen app for Windows Phone 8.1 is finally available for downloadThe lock screen app for Windows Phone was shown off by Microsoft back at Build 2014 and now the first public Beta release is finally available for download.Codrut Nistor, 27 Jul 2014 10:01
80% Aorus X7 v2 Notebook Review UpdateTwo are better than one. Although it has not been long since it appeared on the market, the successor is already available: Not even five months after our test, Aorus launched the next model of its slim high-end gamer, the X7. Instead of a pair of GTX 765M in SLI, now two GTX 860M graphics chips deliver a lot of gaming performance.Intel Core i7-4710HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M SLI | 17.30" | 3.2 kgFlorian Glaser, 25 Jul 2014 09:49
78% Lenovo Miix 2 11 Convertible ReviewGood value. Lenovo is asking for around 550 Euros (~$738) for a Windows tablet with a Core i3 processor, Full HD IPS display, a "real" SSD (not eMMC) and a keyboard dock. Is the exceptionally low price Lenovo's declaration of war against the competition, or is it the only way the company could think of to entice potential buyers? Our review reveals the answer.Intel Core i3-4012Y | Intel HD Graphics 4200 | 11.60" | 1.4 kgSascha Mölck, 25 Jul 2014 09:42
Microsoft announces Lumia 530 Windows smartphoneThe Windows Phone 8.1-powered Lumia 530 will be introduced in select markets starting next month, features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor and is also "the most affordable Lumia to date."Codrut Nistor, 24 Jul 2014 12:14
87% Nokia Lumia 930 Smartphone ReviewEverything remains different. Sleeker, faster, better. The Nokia Lumia 930 - the new de-facto Windows Phone 8.1 flagship device - tries to impress on many fronts. Many features are truly inspiring; others are not quite there yet. More about that in our detailed review.Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 | Qualcomm Adreno 330 | 5.00" | 170 gFlorian Wimmer, 24 Jul 2014 09:27
Maingear launches Pulse 15 3K gaming laptopThis new machine is Maingear's thinnest 15-inch laptop for gamers on the go and features a Intel Core i7 Haswell processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 870M graphics.Codrut Nistor, 23 Jul 2014 21:42
69% Lenovo B50-30 Notebook ReviewHow cheap can a laptop be? Lenovo offers incredible freedom for configuring its B50 product line, and thus provides an extremely affordable entry into the laptop world. We looked at the base configuration for 270 Euros (~$363) in this case and thoroughly examined what can and should be expected from this device.Intel Celeron N2815 | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | 15.60" | 2.2 kgNino Ricchizzi, 23 Jul 2014 08:08
79% Lenovo Yoga 2 13 Convertible ReviewTwist and turn as you like. The screen of Lenovo's Yoga line can be completely folded owing to a clever hinge design. Both the Yoga and Yoga 2 Pro were popular devices, and now Lenovo launches the Yoga 2 13. Our test reveals that not a lot has changed, but some things have been disimproved.Intel Core i3-4010U | Intel HD Graphics 4400 | 13.30" | 1.6 kgFlorian Wimmer, 22 Jul 2014 08:34
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 gets software updateLess than a month after its release, the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 tablet PC gets a third software update. This is a cumulative update and is said to increase performance and improve stability.Codrut Nistor, 18 Jul 2014 13:32
79% Lenovo ThinkPad 10 Multimode Tablet ReviewBusiness tablet reprise… The latest multimode tablet out of Lenovo is the ThinkPad 8’s slightly bigger brother. Can its larger form factor and other design adjustments resolve the limitations of its predecessor?Intel Atom Z3795 | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | 10.10" | 576 gSteve Schardein, 18 Jul 2014 08:42
MSI unveils GT72 Dominator Pro desktop replacementMSI's latest desktop replacement comes with high-end NVIDIA GeForce GTX 880M graphics, Super RAID SSD storage, Killer DoubleShot Pro networking, as well as a cutting-edge design.Codrut Nistor, 17 Jul 2014 21:18
Microsoft announces massive job cutEarlier today, the Redmond giant announced the biggest layoff in the history of the company - about 18,000 jobs will be cut by June 30, 2015.Codrut Nistor, 17 Jul 2014 15:24
Origin PC reveals EVO15-S high-end laptopThis new laptop for both gamers and professionals is both light and thin, but powerful enough to handle most demanding games and apps of today, as it features a 4th generation Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 870M gr...Codrut Nistor, 17 Jul 2014 10:39
MSI introduces WS60 2OJ mobile workstationThis new professional portable is light and thin, but comes with an Intel Core i7 processor, Nvidia Quadro graphics and Intel Thunderbolt 2 connectivity.Codrut Nistor, 16 Jul 2014 17:36
Windows tablets for under $100 USD to arrive later this yearWindows-powered tablets for $99 USD are expected to arrive later this year, after Microsoft decided to drop licensing fees for devices smaller than 9 inches.Codrut Nistor, 16 Jul 2014 17:27
80% Asus Transformer Book T300LA-C4006H Convertible ReviewTablet, transform! The Asus Transformer Book T300LA is a Windows tablet that turns into a classy notebook when connected to its high-quality keyboard dock. The concept is appealing, but it has its drawbacks. Read our comprehensive review to find out why.Intel Core i5-4200U | Intel HD Graphics 4400 | 13.30" | 1.9 kgFlorian Wimmer, 16 Jul 2014 08:53
Lenovo finally ships its first 4K laptop, the IdeaPad Y50 UHDLenovo began shipping its first 4K laptop yesterday, after months of delay. The IdeaPad Y50 UHD starts at $1,299.99 USD and features a 4th generation Intel Core i7 processor.Codrut Nistor, 15 Jul 2014 15:19
85% Asus GL550JK-CN391H Notebook ReviewPure versatility... ...or something like that would be a fitting slogan for the GL550JK. Unlike the 750 line, Asus uses a fairly slim chassis that sports a gaming-suitable, mid-range GPU and a high-end IPS screen. Read here how the 15-inch device fares compared with the contenders.Intel Core i7-4700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M | 15.60" | 2.3 kgFlorian Glaser, 15 Jul 2014 08:48
89% Toshiba Tecra Z50 A-12K Notebook ReviewFit for the office. A good-looker has entered the office dubbed Toshiba Tecra Z50 A-12K. It is slim and always stays cool. Should the bosses give it an open-ended contract as soon as possible? We will clarify that in this review of the business laptop.Intel Core i7-4600U | Intel HD Graphics 4400 | 15.60" | 1.8 kgFlorian Wimmer, 14 Jul 2014 07:14
80% Lenovo IdeaPad Y50 Notebook ReviewEntry price, high-end gaming. Lenovo's latest Y Series has the best of both worlds: Sleek, thin looks with exceptional performance for a very fair starting price of $1050. Though the notebook is marketed as an entry-level portable gaming machine, we believe even serious gamers should take a look at what the new Y50 has to offer.Intel Core i7-4700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M | 15.60" | 2.4 kgAllen Ngo, 13 Jul 2014 08:16
82% Toshiba Tecra Z40 A-147 Notebook ReviewMagnesium for the office. The Toshiba Tecra Z40 is officially not an Ultrabook, but it is still light and thin. Read our review to find out if it offers what you would expect from a high-quality office notebook.Intel Core i5-4200U | Intel HD Graphics 4400 | 14.00" | 1.5 kgFlorian Wimmer, 12 Jul 2014 10:44
86% Asus G750JM-T4014H Notebook Review UpdateMaxwell or Kepler? Asus offers the high-end notebook G750 in three different variants. After the GTX 870M and the GTX 880M have already proven their capabilities, we dedicate this review to the cheaper version. Does the performance of the GeForce GTX 860M also convince?Intel Core i7-4700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M | 17.30" | 3.9 kgFlorian Glaser, 10 Jul 2014 09:21
Eurocom Panther 5D (Clevo P570WM) Notebook Review UpdateThe brick. Most laptops have rapidly and sustainably lost a lot of weight during the last few years, making mobile users glad. Still, a small niche remains where only one thing counts: Performance.Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 | NVIDIA Quadro K5100M | 17.30" | 6 kgJ. Simon Leitner, 10 Jul 2014 09:16
78% Acer Aspire Switch 10 SW5-011-12VU Convertible ReviewLate Switch? Acer has recently replaced its Clovertrail-generation W510 2-in-1 with the new Acer Aspire Switch 10, a Baytrail-T based Windows 8 PC with similar dockable tablet design. The Acer Aspire Switch 10 will compete directly with what is probably the most successful 2-in-1 yet - the Asus Transformer Book T100. Have Acer done enough to attract people away from the Transformer T100?Intel Atom Z3745D | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | 10.10" | 1.1 kgSteve Chippy Paine, 09 Jul 2014 14:13
81% Gigabyte P34G v2 Notebook ReviewSpeedy Gonzales. Small, fast, but without a sombrero: the v2 successor of Gigabyte's P34G little gaming machine wants to win over gamers with the new Nvidia GeForce GTX 860M, but it has not changed much in other respects. The technically well-conceived hardware is installed in the familiar casing that, unfortunately, had a few processing flaws in our sample.Intel Core i7-4700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M | 14.00" | 1.8 kgSven Kloevekorn, 09 Jul 2014 07:27
72% Lenovo G510 (59416358) Notebook Review UpdateAt home on the desk. The G510 isn't one of the slimmer notebooks on the market. Its advantages are the solid performance, ease of maintenance, and the decent input devices. Equipped with a dedicated GPU from AMD, is the Home Office notebook suitable for gaming as well?Intel Core i5-4200M | AMD Radeon R5 M230 | 15.60" | 2.5 kgSascha Mölck, 08 Jul 2014 09:11
88% Asus Zenbook UX32LN-R4029H Ultrabook Review UpdateGaming-to-go - Part Two. Lots of power packed into an attractive case - that is one way to describe this Zenbook. An IPS panel and SSD complete the package. Even with its high-performance components, its battery life is good as well. Does the Zenbook have weaknesses too? Keep reading to find out.Intel Core i7-4500U | NVIDIA GeForce 840M | 13.30" | 1.4 kgSascha Mölck, 08 Jul 2014 09:04
88% Lenovo ThinkPad T440s 20AQ006BGE Ultrabook Review UpdateMore power for business. The small ThinkPad is equipped with high quality components: Core i7 processor, full HD IPS display, fast SSD, 3G modem and GeForce graphics core. A good battery life adds to the list. The ideal device for mobile use? Intel Core i7-4600U | NVIDIA GeForce GT 730M | 14.00" | 1.5 kgSascha Mölck, 07 Jul 2014 07:51
Sony recalls VAIO Flip hybrids due to fire riskAlmost 700 Sony VAIO Flip portables have been recalled due to four smoking, catching on fire and melting incidents.Codrut Nistor, 07 Jul 2014 07:12
GRID Autosport BenchmarkedPedal to the metal. In line with the current trend, racing-game expert Codemasters follows up successful games with sequels and releases at least one flagship product every year. The latest addition to the simulator series, GRID Autosport, is intended to be a very comprehensive package which offers a lot of variety. Our review is predominantly aimed at notebook users who would like to know how much horsepower is actually needed to guarantee a smooth gaming experience.Florian Glaser, 06 Jul 2014 09:05
87% Dell Precision M2800 Notebook ReviewInexpensive entry. Dell introduces a new entry-level version of its exclusive portfolio of mobile workstations with the Precision M2800. We tested if the concept with updated Latitude cases and AMD FirePro graphics really works.Intel Core i7-4810MQ | AMD FirePro W4170M | 15.60" | 2.9 kgTobias Winkler, 05 Jul 2014 17:37
85% Asus Zenbook UX32LA-R3025H Ultrabook ReviewSlim aluminum. Yet another offshoot of the Asus Zenbook product line is to attract quality-conscious customers who also value high mobility. An energy-saving Haswell CPU alongside its integrated graphics, paired with a high-capacity battery, and an ultra-thin aluminum casing - is that enough for a new record in terms of endurance and battery runtime?Intel Core i5-4200U | Intel HD Graphics 4400 | 13.30" | 1.5 kgMelvin Pudellek, 04 Jul 2014 07:08
83% Asus N750JK-T4042H Notebook ReviewWe need bass! The Asus N750-series has convinced us for a while now with an external subwoofer and nice metal cases. Today we review the version with a GeForce GTX 850M and can confirm: Multimedia good, gaming, well...Intel Core i7-4700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M | 17.30" | 3.1 kgFlorian Wimmer, 03 Jul 2014 08:39
84% Fujitsu Lifebook E744 (E7440MXP11DE) Notebook Review UpdateHaswell update. Fujitsu wants to entice potential buyers with its newest 14-inch laptop from the Lifebook E series. The model features a sturdy case, good input devices, security functions and an LTE modem. In this review, we will find out if the laptop is worth its price.Intel Core i7-4702MQ | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | 14.00" | 1.7 kgSascha Mölck, 02 Jul 2014 07:42
73% Toshiba Satellite W30t-A-101 Convertible Review UpdateSuccessful merge? The Satellite W30t intends to combine the advantages of a tablet with those of a notebook. Therefore, the device is equipped with an efficient Haswell processor and a conventional hard drive. Is it possible to merge tablet and notebook? Intel Core i3-4020Y | Intel HD Graphics 4200 | 13.30" | 2.1 kgSascha Mölck, 02 Jul 2014 07:27
78% Asus AsusPro B551LG-CN009G Notebook ReviewTroubled professional. Asus' new Pro laptops are aimed at business professionals - integrating a lot of security features - while also being multimedia powerhouses with a DVD burner and the new GeForce 840M GPU. Unfortunately though, the Taiwanese company has failed to meet its own quality requirements, forcing us to repeat some of the tests with a second Pro B551LG device.Intel Core i7-4650U | NVIDIA GeForce 840M | 15.60" | 2.5 kgSven Kloevekorn, 01 Jul 2014 09:09
77% MSI GS70-2PEi71611 Notebook ReviewWickedly hot. Most gaming machines are fast, but also heavy and bulky. MSI thinks that unnecessary, and presents us the thinnest and lightest 17-inch laptop in the world, according to its advertisement. A quick look at the specs nurtures doubts: Has the manufacturer managed to keep temperature and noise development under control?Intel Core i7-4700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 870M | 17.30" | 2.7 kgSven Kloevekorn, 30 Jun 2014 07:57
87% Eurocom X3 (Clevo P157SM) Notebook Review UpdateKepler update. Eurocom updates the 15.6-inch X3 with the latest Nvidia Kepler offerings. We put the beastly GTX 880M GPU to the test under our usual stressful conditions and games to see if the upgrade is worth a look.Intel Core i7-4930MX | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 880M | 15.60" | 3.5 kgAllen Ngo, 29 Jun 2014 04:31
82% Fujitsu Lifebook E734 (E7340MXEA1DE) Notebook Review UpdatePortable office. Light, handy, and strong computing power is how Fujitsu's new 13.3-inch laptop for professional users on-the-move can be described. The integrated LTE modem supplies Internet access remote from Wi-Fi. Read in our report whether the Lifebook is compelling in its whole.Intel Core i5-4200M | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | 13.30" | 1.7 kgSascha Mölck, 23 Jun 2014 09:28
HP Discover 2014 | HP Envy x360 Convertible Hands-OnAt the Discover 2014 event we were able to take a quick look at the new HP Envy x360, a 15.6" notebook featuring a 360° hinge that transforms the device into a tablet.Klaus Hinum, 21 Jun 2014 21:48
71% Acer Aspire E1-771-33114G50Mnii Notebook ReviewDoes it always have to be expensive? For about 500 Euro (~$680), Acer sells their Aspire E1-771. The 17.3-inch notebook with an Intel Core i-CPU competes as an office machine - but is the system with its killer price a worthwhile investment?Intel Core i3-3110M | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 17.30" | 2.9 kgNino Ricchizzi, 21 Jun 2014 09:55
HP Discover 2014 | HP Pavilion 2014 Notebooks Hands-OnAt HP Discover 2014 we were able to take a closer look at HP's refreshed Pavilion consumer notebooks, including the 15 and 17-inch models which come in a flashy red color.Klaus Hinum, 18 Jun 2014 16:56
HP Discover 2014 | HP Pro x2 612 2-in-1 Convertible Hands-OnThe HP Pro x2 612 is a combination of a laptop and a Wacom driven tablet that is aimed at business users.Klaus Hinum, 18 Jun 2014 16:55
80% MSI GP60-2PEi585 Notebook ReviewSemi-gamer. MSI once again equips a general purpose GP series unit with powerful hardware for a relatively cheap price. A mid-range graphics card from Nvidia an...Intel Core i5-4200H | NVIDIA GeForce 840M | 15.60" | 2.4 kgMelvin Pudellek, 18 Jun 2014 09:56
86% Fujitsu LifeBook E754 (E7540MXP11DE) Notebook Review UpdateBusinessman's delight? Fujitsu launches a heavily armed machine dubbed Lifebook E754: matte Full HD screen, Haswell quad-core processor, a swift Samsung SSD, and an LTE modem. Good battery runtimes round off the bundle. Our report uncovers whether Fujitsu has designed the ideal business laptop.Intel Core i7-4702MQ | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | 15.60" | 1.9 kgSascha Mölck, 17 Jun 2014 08:53
85% Acer TravelMate P645-MG-74508G75tkk Notebook ReviewBeautiful without frills. Acer now offers a premium business notebook with the TravelMate P645. We check if the new Ultrabook flagship can compete with the premium devices from the competition.Intel Core i7-4500U | AMD Radeon HD 8750M | 14.00" | 1.5 kgManuel Christa, 16 Jun 2014 08:12
HP Discover 2014 | HP Pavilion X2 convertible hands-onIn the course of the Discover 2014 event, HP showed its newest Consumer Convertible called Pavilion X2. HP wants to attract customers with an improved design, Haswell Y series CPU and Beats Audio speakers.Klaus Hinum, 16 Jun 2014 05:21
78% iBuyPower Battalion 101 W670SJQ Notebook ReviewBattalion power. Aside from the MSI-based Valkyrie series, the iBuyPower Battalion series is a less expensive alternative based on Clevo barebones. We take this $1000 gamer for a spin to see if it is worth the entry-level price.Intel Core i7-4900MQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M | 17.30" | 3.1 kgAllen Ngo, 14 Jun 2014 04:40
80% MSI GS60 Ghost Pro 3K Edition (2PEWi716SR21) Notebook ReviewFlat companion. Flat gaming is popular. No, we don't mean 2D games, but thin gaming notebooks like the MSI GS60. The 15.6-inch device is supposed to provide excellent mobility with a height of almost 2 centimeters and powerful hardware. Our review shows you why this is going to be a hot ride. Intel Core i7-4710HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 870M | 15.60" | 2 kgFlorian Wimmer, 13 Jun 2014 09:14
HP Discover 2014 | HP Envy m6 2014 Hands-OnWe go hands-on at this year's HP Discover in Las Vegas with HP's premium consumer notebook featuring a Haswell CPU, GeForce GTX 850M GPU, and the manufacturer's new "Control Zone" touchpad.Klaus Hinum/ Allen Ngo, 12 Jun 2014 09:11