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The AMD alternative? A quad-core CPU, Crossfire graphics and plenty of memory - the HP Pavilion 15 offers a lot for less than 500 Euros (~$663). But how competitive is AMD's new platform and does the inexpensive 15-inch notebook offer any surprises?
AMD A8-5550M | AMD Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual Graphics | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

High-gloss all-rounder. The Satellite L50 wants to be a powerful all-rounder notebook for home use. With an up-to-date Core i7 and Kepler graphics, Toshiba starts off with a solid foundation. The machine also has a huge hard drive capacity and a DVD burner. But after all is said and done, is the all-rounder a persuasive offer? Read our review to find out.
Intel Core i7-4700MQ | NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

Turn the page. The Samsung Ativ Book 5 is a slim, yet sturdy 14-inch touchscreen Ultrabook based on a previous-generation Ivy Bridge processor. How does the sleek looking system with its dual-core i5 CPU and integrated graphics card stack up against the competition?
Intel Core i5-3337U | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 14.00" | 2 kg

Turbo-book. Everything in one device: Great build quality, nice design, good performance with full Turbo power and a touch panel with HD+ resolution. The perfect package?
Intel Core i5-4200U | NVIDIA GeForce GT 730M | 14.00" | 1.9 kg

The durable one. Panasonic's Toughbook CF-AX2 is built for demanding professional usage scenarios and supposedly comes with an extra level of resilience against concussions and pressure. With business-friendly features, more than decent performance and great mobility, the inner values are handled well too. Our detailed review will show whether the potential target group will be satisfied with the CF-AX2.
Intel Core i5-3427U | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 11.60" | 1.1 kg

Quad-core for the masses. We could not help but remain unimpressed by AMD's Trinity dual-core CPUs. But what about the Kabini quad-cores? And how much of a "real laptop" can be found in Toshiba's low-cost offering? Does the mainstream device exhibit unexpected strengths?
AMD A4-5000 | AMD Radeon HD 8330 | 15.60" | 2.2 kg

Twin Guns. The One K73-3S is the best the mobile gaming market has to offer today. Thanks to dual high-end graphic cards, it leaves the competition in the dust. We put a model through our benchmark tests. Can the Radeon HD 8970M CrossFire set a new record?
Intel Core i7-4800MQ | AMD Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire | 17.30" | 4.2 kg

Haswell Update. With the CX70, MSI offers a 17.3-inch notebook for almost 800 Euros (~$1056). For this kind of money, the buyer gets a Haswell processor, a GeForce GPU and lots of storage space. Our review will reveal whether the laptop is convincing enough or not.
Intel Core i7-4702MQ | NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M | 17.30" | 3 kg

All's well that's Haswell. The critically-acclaimed Dell XPS 12 returns with a nearly-identical form factor but an upgraded chipset and battery. With these improvements under its belt coupled with a $1,200 price tag, can it hope to hang with the best?
Intel Core i5-4200U | Intel HD Graphics 4400 | 12.50" | 1.5 kg

Processor-blowhard with flaws. The Envy 17 scores in CPU matters owing to Intel's i7-4700QM quad-core, and it also displays pictures on a matte Full HD screen. But just how well does the laptop fare in our in-depth test report?
Intel Core i7-4700MQ | NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M | 17.30" | 2.9 kg

Two times the fun. The pricey but well-received Envy x2 has prompted HP to expand the x2 lineup for more budget-conscious buyers beginning with the Split x2. This newer model promises a larger display size and faster processor than the Envy x2. So, what's the catch?
Intel Core i3-3229Y | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 13.30" | 2.3 kg

Achilles' heel. The ThinkPad S440 is one of the newest ultrabooks from Lenovo: slim, powerful and enduring. With its current components, clever features and a matted multitouch display the Lenovo ultrabook might be able to put itself right at the top of the competition. We found out if it really does.
Intel Core i7-4500U | AMD Radeon HD 8670M | 14.00" | 1.9 kg

Powerhouse. Based on the barebones of the MSI GT70H, DevilTech offers a highly configurable, hellishly potent gaming machine. A number of CPUs ranging from the Intel Core i7-4700MQ to the insanely powerful Core i7-4930XM in combination with a GeForce GTX 770M or a GTX 780M should be more than enough to stir any gamer's blood.
Intel Core i7-4700MQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M | 17.30" | 3.7 kg

Triumphant successor. Acer tries to combine the features of long battery life, low energy consumption and high performance. The company offers a very interesting hardware combination for this purpose: A ULV chip together with a mid-range GPU, at a total price of 600 Euros (~$803).
Intel Core i5-4200U | AMD Radeon HD 8750M | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

Big screen tablet. Smartphones are growing so browsing and gaming becomes more pleasant. Tablets are growing so we can work more productively and performantly. Is Asus heading in the right direction?
Intel Core i7-3537U | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 13.30" | 1.9 kg

Hot machine. One presents a gaming notebook with a Core i7 based on Intel's latest Haswell architecture, a powerful Nvidia GPU and a 13.3-inch Full HD display. But can the small device handle the heat without sacrificing the performance? Find out in our in-depth review.
Intel Core i7-4702MQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 765M | 13.30" | 2 kg

Office giant with stamina. Lenovo offers an inexpensive office notebook with the G700. Despite the good battery runtimes it is however not a very mobile device with its 17-inch display.
Intel Pentium 2020M | Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) | 17.30" | 2.8 kg

Night owl. Not even one year has passed between the release of Nokia's Lumia 920 and its successor, the Lumia 925. Supposedly, the already great camera has seen further improvements. In addition, Nokia's Windows Phone flagship has been slimmed down and equipped with an AMOLED screen. A simple facelift or an example of successful evolution?
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 | Qualcomm Adreno 225 | 4.50" | 139 g

Low-cost quad-core. Packard Bell installs the A4-5000 APU in a 17.3-inch laptop and demands less than 400 Euros (~$536) for it. That could add up to an energy-efficient, enduring office laptop or a sluggish, low-performance computer.
AMD A4-5000 | AMD Radeon HD 8330 | 17.30" | 3.2 kg

The CPU problem. Does a high-end graphics card suffer from a weak processor? Many gamers will have this question when they consider buying the GX70. Our review takes a closer look at the performance of the gaming device. Is MSI offering a well-balanced package and can the Radeon HD 8970M use its full potential?
AMD A10-5750M | AMD Radeon HD 8970M | 17.30" | 3.7 kg

Compact all-rounder. The Satellite S50 wants to be a high-performance all-round laptop for home usage. Toshiba installs a Haswell processor and a GeForce GPU in the laptop and completes the bundle with a high-capacity hard drive. Whether the computer is compelling is revealed in our test report.
Intel Core i7-4700MQ | NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M | 15.60" | 2.4 kg