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Evolutionary. Acer takes a new approach to the familiar Ultrabook: a laptop with a touchscreen, optical drive and gaming-ready GPU. How will their "all-around device" fare in our tests?
Intel Core i5-3337U | NVIDIA GeForce GT 730M | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

Record-breaking battery life. The 60 Wh battery the Dell Latitude 10 ships with is presumably one of the largest ones ever used to power a tablet. According to Dell, the result is a battery life of up to 30 hours. The business tablet is not without compromises, however.
Intel Atom Z2760 | PowerVR SGX545 | 10.10" | 820 g

Efficient Office Laptop. Lenovo combines an energy-efficient AMD APU with a matte 15.6-inch display and offers the model for 300 to 400 Euros (~$390 to $520). The end result should be a conservative, well-priced office laptop. Our review will show if this is indeed the case.
AMD E2-1800 | AMD Radeon HD 7340 | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

Against the flow. Sony equips its first 15-inch ultrabook with a Full HD resolution and touchscreen right away. Less than 900 Euros (~$1171) also appears very low compared with The Spectre XT Touchsmart 15 and ZenBook UX51VZ. Where's the catch?
Intel Core i5-3337U | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 15.60" | 2.2 kg

Good and cheap? Entry-level laptops for around 500 Euros (~$651) can be found for a dime a dozen. Acer has an interesting offer that features a Core i3 and dedicated graphics card. Read whether the Acer Aspire E1-571G is just as compelling in our tests.
Intel Core i3-3110M | NVIDIA GeForce GT 620M | 15.60" | 2.6 kg

IPS for everyone. It is like witchcraft: Reviewers and readers have complained about poor TN panels in Acer's multimedia notebooks for years. Now we review a 650 Euros (~$848) model with a downright fantastic Full HD IPS display, which is even matte. Should you buy before it's gone?
Intel Core i5-3210M | NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M | 15.60" | 2.5 kg

Mobile office. The Lenovo ThinkPad X230i presents a cheap entry into Lenovo's popular 12.5-inch class. Despite the weak hardware, this light business notebook has a lot to offer. In the following review, we explore in-depth what this business notebook brings to the table and whether it is worth the investment.
Intel Core i3-3110M | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 12.50" | 1.6 kg

Low-voltage gaming machine?. A 17-inch ultrabook? No, a thick 17-inch device with an ultrabook processor and mainstream graphics. Why does Dell not integrate a standard voltage CPU? Does the gaming performance suffer? Our review with an extensive gaming check gives the answers.
Intel Core i5-3317U | AMD Radeon HD 8730M | 17.30" | 2.9 kg

Plastic office laptop. The B590 from Lenovo is a budget office laptop. We check how well this notebook equipped with a Core i3 processor performs. Is the system balanced, or did Lenovo cut down too much?
Intel Core i3-3110M | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 15.60" | 2.5 kg

A new star in the Windows sky. Samsung offers a direct competitor to the HTC 8X and the Nokia Lumia 920 with the ATIV S; all three devices run Windows Phone 8. Where are the small but subtle differences and can it ascend to the Windows Phone 8 throne?
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 | Qualcomm Adreno 225 | 4.80" | 135 g

Affordable DTR laptop with gaming power. Toshiba now offers a 17.3-inch device based on AMD's Trinity platform dubbed Satellite L875D-10E. Featuring a dual graphics solution, capacious hard drive and 8 GB of working memory, the device is well-equipped. The laptop becomes particularly interesting in view of the three year warranty. Our review reveals whether the Satellite L875D features any other highlights besides the warranty.
AMD A8-4500M | AMD Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7610M Dual Graphics | 17.30" | 2.7 kg

Unbalanced. Use real Windows 8 in a tablet or notebook. There seem to be no boundaries for the productivity: the familiar Office-package works, frequent writers will love the keyboard and the battery runtime is gigantic. So why this title?
Intel Atom Z2760 | PowerVR SGX545 | 11.60" | 1.4 kg

A Blaze of Colors. This 17-inch HP workstation has some interesting components: the DreamColor display being the most interesting of all. First-class values paired with great color space coverage - a rare combination. We extensively tested the laptop to see if the other hardware components met high standards set by the display.
Intel Core i7-3610QM | NVIDIA Quadro K4000M | 17.30" | 3.9 kg

High-priced Ultrabook. HP integrates Thunderbolt technology, a FullHD touchscreen, and a fast solid state disk into a premium Ultrabook made from aluminum, magnesium, and glass. The latest in technology doesn't come cheap though: the Spectre XT TouchSmart retails for 1600 Euros (~$2150). Is the high price really justified?
Intel Core i5-3317U | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 15.60" | 2.2 kg

Head-to-head. Being more expensive is not always better, and successors are sometimes worse. HP and Asus confirm this truism with the EliteBook Folio 9470m and the Touch-Zenbook UX31A. Who offers the best laptop for the lowest price? This question arose in the Office and Multimedia category.

Marathon Tablet. After Asus, Microsoft and Samsung, the spotlight now shines on Dell's Windows RT tablet PC. The XPS 10 proves to be a long-lasting performer which makes traditional notebooks look outdated, especially in terms of battery life. However, the offered performance comes at a high price.
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus APQ8060A | Qualcomm Adreno 225 | 10.10" | 635 g

Endurance machine. An Intel ULV processor fused with a solid state drive and a high-capacity battery adds up to a swift, enduring ultrabook on paper. Our review reveals whether this is true and shows the Xirios S402's strengths and weaknesses.
Intel Core i7-3517U | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 14.00" | 1.7 kg

Business premium. The Dell Latitude belongs to the high-end business class and must meet the especially high standards of quality, functionality and expandability. Most professional users expect a good display, an adequate performance and solid mobility. Our detailed review will show whether the current Dell Latitude E6530 is up to the task at hand.
Intel Core i5-3360M | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 15.60" | 2.8 kg

The compatible one. No matter whether iOS, Android or Windows RT, all operating systems have their quirks when it comes to the compatibility with the standard Windows 7 or Windows 8 versions. Asus' VivoTab Smart might eliminate these restrictions owing to Intel's Atom CPU and Windows 8. We exhaustively tested how well this works.
Intel Atom Z2760 | PowerVR SGX545 | 10.10" | 570 g

Ultra-Hybrid. Toshiba presents quite a few interesting Ultrabooks to the world. Our latest test model is a fusion of a tablet and Ultrabook. It employs a 12.5-inch touchscreen and a power-saving Intel Core i5-3317U processor with integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 IGP. The Hybrid model looks great but what does it have to offer on the hardware side?
Intel Core i5-3317U | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 12.50" | 1.5 kg

Expensive office notebook. A Core i5-processor, a matte display and Windows 7 Pro should result in a simple working device with proper performance. However, Asus wants 650 to 700 Euros (~$870 to $937) for the notebook. Our review shows if it is worth the price or if Asus has an expensive shelf warmer in its product range.
Intel Core i5-3210M | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 15.60" | 2.6 kg

All in white and ready to entertain. A pretty design, a bit of gaming, and a bargain price - that's a quick summary of the Packard Bell Easynote LV44HC-137GE. How the white multimedia notebook stacks up is the subject of this review.
Intel Core i5-3210M | NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M | 17.30" | 3.3 kg

Slow start. December 2012 was led by the search engine giant Google. The beginning of the New Year was however a bit quieter. Tablets from some low-cost suppliers found their way to our test lab and presented very mixed results. January was themed "midrange" for smartphones.

Ultra-Touchbook. Few laptops of 2012 impressed us as much as the premium Ultrabook from Asus. The model achieved a rare 90%. Everything was perfect - even the display maintained a high standard. Will the touch panel make this great model even better?
Intel Core i7-3517U | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 13.30" | 1.5 kg

Runtime miracle. HP launches a slim Windows 8 tablet on the market, which mutates to a full-blown laptop via the keyboard dock, dubbed Envy x2 11. An energy-efficient Atom SoC from Intel not only ensures exceptional battery runtimes, but also modest computing power.
Intel Atom Z2760 | PowerVR SGX545 | 11.60" | 1.4 kg

Inexpensive Portégé. HP has the EliteBook, Dell the Latitude, Lenovo the ThinkPad T-Series and Toshiba has the Portégé. After the ultrabook companion Z930 we review the thicker R930 with the same form factor. A bargain for 777 Euros (~$1051)?
Intel Core i3-2370M | Intel HD Graphics 3000 | 13.30" | 1.4 kg

Cool worker. Matte display, Core i3 processor, ExpressCard slot, two operating systems - the Fujitsu LifeBook A512 is a work notebook that should please both home and business users. Our review reveals its strengths and weaknesses.
Intel Core i3-2328M | Intel HD Graphics 3000 | 15.60" | 2.5 kg

Flat beauty. The VivoBook U38DT is a 13-inch subnotebook that is powered by a Trinity processor and the brand new Radeon HD 8550M from AMD. The ultra-thin construction and the precious metal ensure a very nice look. Is it worth the 800 Euros (~$1092)?
AMD A8-4555M | AMD Radeon HD 8550M | 13.30" | 1.6 kg

Light and cheap, but gaming capable? Acer combine a frugal ULV processor and a GeForce GPU in a slim case. This could result in a mobile, light, gaming capable notebook. Our review reveals to what extent this is true.
Intel Core i5-3317U | NVIDIA GeForce GT 620M | 14.00" | 2.1 kg

Business man with AMD furnishings. For those who prefer AMD processors and are looking for a reserved yet elegantly designed device for the workplace, HP has something to offer - namely the ProBook 4545s. HP wants the 15.6-inch device with an integrated Radeon graphics card, Windows 8 Pro and good speakers to gain points for home use as well.
AMD A4-4300M | AMD Radeon HD 7420G | 15.60" | 2.5 kg

Ultranetbook? Thin like an Ultrabook, yet as affordable as a netbook - that must have been Asus' goal when developing this 11.6-inch subnotebook. We will need to see if the low price point of 350 Euro (~$470) allows Asus to pack enough performance into the 21.7 millimeter (0.85 inches) thick chassis.
Intel Celeron 847 | Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | 11.60" | 1.3 kg

Totally twisted. The Fujitsu LifeBook T902 is an old school convertible and tries to combine the benefits of tablets and notebooks. A new case, updated technology and a classical business orientation are connected with high expectations for the performance, quality and the features. Our in-depth review shows how well that turned out.
Intel Core i5-3320M | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 13.30" | 2 kg

Colorful midrange. After Nokia has seemingly assumed a leading role in developing smartphones featuring Microsoft's latest Windows Phone 8 operating system, the Finnish manufacturer suits the action to the word through the second model following the Lumia 920. A timeless design meets a decent camera and numerous proprietary apps in the Lumia 820. The manufacturer demands 499 Euros (~$667, RRP) for its new midrange device.
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 | Qualcomm Adreno 225 | 4.30" | 159 g

Good performance. MSI's latest 14-inch laptop is to be a mobile and powerful companion. The potent Core i5 processor aside a weight of 2.4 kg underpins this statement. Our review reveals whether MSI's CR41 is compelling.
Intel Core i5-3210M | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 14.00" | 2.4 kg

Entry-level Windows. A dual-core processor, 512 MB RAM and a 4-inch screen for 260 Euros (~$346). In cooperation with HTC Microsoft tries to pull smartphone users away from the Android and iOS camp. But is Windows Phone 8 with weaker hardware still fast enough and competitive?
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227 | Qualcomm Adreno 305 | 4.00" | 113 g

Cheap and light. First of all many ultrabooks are expensive. But Toshiba use a simple plastic case for the Satellite U940 and equip the 14-inch laptop with attractive components including a Core i5 and a dedicated SSD cache.
Intel Core i5-3317U | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 14.00" | 1.7 kg

Gaming cost-cutter. The CX61 from MSI targets those users who are looking for an affordable multimedia notebook - but don't want to sacrifice the ability to play games. For less than 600 Euros (~$800), the notebook comes equipped with a Core i5-3210M and a dedicated Nvidia GPU - and some drawbacks as far as build quality is concerned.
Intel Core i5-3210M | NVIDIA GeForce GT 635M | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

Mirror, mirror... HP's Envy m6-1101sg is a multimedia laptop equipped with Windows 8 for 800 Euros (~$1063). An eye-catcher is certainly the keyboard's backlight. However, the screen has major problems with sunlight.
Intel Core i5-3210M | AMD Radeon HD 7670M | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

Finale. Smart convertibles, surprising ultrabooks, business classics, slim gaming laptops and a crippled Power-Radeon. We complete the year 2012 with 31 assorted reviews.

Premium tablet?At least that's the segment in which Samsung places its new 750 Euro (~$980) ATIV. Windows RT, a 10.1-inch screen, 2 GB RAM, a fast 1.5 GHz SoC from Qualcomm, and the latest wireless technologies make a solid starting point.
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus APQ8060A | Qualcomm Adreno 225 | 10.10" | 574 g

Small and black. Asus designed the 14-inch P45VJ for small and medium companies. Its Core i5 processor and GeForce GPU deliver a lot of performance. Our review will show whether the laptop can convince.
Intel Core i5-3210M | NVIDIA GeForce GT 635M | 14.00" | 2.3 kg

Acer Iconia W510 - Convertible mit Netbook- und Tablet-Genen Keyboard tablet. Tablets together with a keyboard dock are currently the latest craze among PC manufacturers: the lightweight of a tablet without having to waive on the comfort of a hardware keyboard plus more interfaces sounds good to the customer. Acer runs in the same vein with its Iconia W5 series and we scrutinized the Iconia W510.
Intel Atom Z2760 | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3650 | 10.10" | 1.3 kg