Eurocom Tornado F5 Killer is world's first 15.6-inch notebook with i7-7700K and GTX 1080 graphics
The workstation/gaming notebook begins shipping this January 4th with a Core i7-7700K for a starting price of about $1800 USD.
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ASUS dethrones the Razer Blade Pro with the ROG GX501, world's thinnest laptop with GTX 1080?
ASUS may have designed the world's thinnest laptop with a GTX 1080 inside, measuring only 16.65mm thick—if sources are to be believed.
HTC Vive 2 could be wireless with 4K resolution displays
The Vive is barely a year old, but the inevitable second generation headset may bring a host of technical improvements for a demonstration as early as next month.
Dell leaks Precision 5000 series with i5-7300HQ, i5-7440HQ, and i7-7700HQ options
Like the recent Kaby Lake XPS 13 9360 update to the Skylake XPS 13 9350, the Precision 5520 will likely be the minor Kaby Lake update to the existing Precision 5510 Skylake SKUs.
XPS 15 9560 official: GTX 1050, Kaby Lake, fingerprint scanner, and Windows Hello
Dell has gone official with the XPS 15 9560, and it does not disappoint. Changes include a GTX 1050, Kaby Lake, fingerprint scanner, Windows Hello, and Killer Wi-Fi card. Thanks to the updated Pascal graphics, GPU-intensive tasks ...
Intel Core i7-7700HQ: First benchmarks of the Core i7-6700HQ successor
The Intel Kaby Lake Core i7-7700HQ is the successor of the popular high-end processor Skylake Core i7-6700HQ and will be released early next year during CES 2017. First benchmarks reveal a small improvement in speed.
Microsoft Surface Hub shipping again; back in stock
After months of backlogs and supply issues, Microsoft reports that the Hub is back in stock and has shipped to over 2000 customers in 24 markets, with some customers ordering 1500 units.
Qualcomm takes aim at Intel's Xeon with new 48-core server chip
Qualcomm has announced the 48-core Centriq 2400 ARMv8 processor; the first server-grade cpu to be built using a 10-nm manufacturing process.
Q3 PC shipments beat expectations by 2 points; still down 2.1% on-year: IDC
Market intelligence firm IDC sees strong improvement in thin and convertible laptop shipments for Q3 2016, beating expectations by a wide margin. As a result, the projection of the (still declining) market has improved from a 7.2%...
Gigabyte releases updated Aero 14 with GTX 1060
Gigabyte's battery-packed (94.24 Wh) Aero14 has been upgraded with a VR-Ready GTX 1060. Other specs include a QHD IPS display, storage up to 1TB m.2 PCIE SSD, and RAM up to 32 GB DDR4-2400.
Teardown reveals Microsoft Surface Studio has limited user upgradeability
Most major components are soldered on and cannot be replaced. However, the device appears to be fairly repairable.
Samsung might sell its PC business to Lenovo
Not long after selling its printer business to HP for about $1 billion, it looks like Samsung is now in talks with Lenovo, a giant apparently interested in acquiring its PC business.
HP unveils Z2 Mini PC for workstation users
The mini PC packs both a Xeon CPU and an Nvidia Quadro GPU in a package measuring just 5.8 cm thick and 21.5 cm in length for a starting price of about 1000 Euros.
AMD announces availability of Radeon Pro WX series graphics cards
Announced in July, AMD's Radeon Pro WX graphics cards have finally started shipping to retailers. Are the workstation-grade cards an improvement on the previous FirePro line?
Fujitsu Celsius H760 Workstation Review
Great success. The Fujitsu Celsius H760 is a successful example of a classic workstation. Performance, flexibility, quality and ergonomics are the most important characteristics. Our in-depth review shows what else you can expect from the test model.
Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 | NVIDIA Quadro M2000M | 15.60" | 3 kg
Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 | NVIDIA Quadro M2000M | 15.60" | 3 kg
Ubuntu 16.10 is now available for download
Nicknamed "Yakkety Yak," this new release aims to enforce Ubuntu's position as the leading Linux for the cloud, including Hybrid Cloud Operations and Unity 8 developer preview, as well as multiple tweaks and optimizations.
Lenovo ThinkPad P70-20ER000XUS Workstation Review
Pricey yet powerful. Lenovo’s latest P70 configuration features an Intel Xeon Skylake CPU and bumps the GPU to an NVIDIA M4000M, while also introducing NVMe SSD storage. How do these upgrades affect overall performance? And is this still a workstation worth considering today?
Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 | NVIDIA Quadro M4000M | 17.30" | 3.7 kg
Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 | NVIDIA Quadro M4000M | 17.30" | 3.7 kg
Microsoft: Intel Kaby Lake- and AMD Zen-Chips only support Windows 10
Microsoft, Intel and AMD made it clear, that earlier Microsoft platforms before Windows 10 will not be supported anymore on next generation silicon. This could lead to Skylake-hardware being in high demand for the foreseeable futu...
Microsoft promising free Holographic update for Windows 10 PCs in 2017
Intel and Microsoft will iron out the specifications and hardware necessary to bring "mixed reality" VR applications to all mainstream Windows 10 PCs by next year.
Startech announces new USB type-C Docking Station with Power Delivery
Startech announces their first USB-C Docking station with power delivery, HDMI, DisplayPort, Quick Charge USB ports and Ethernet.
Dell Precision mobile workstations now available with more power options
The workstations are characterized by their sleek design, high performance, and attractive displays. Now, buyers can equip new Skylake E3-1545 v5 and E3-1575 v5 CPUs and "SuperSpeed" DDR4 RAM.
Dell Precision 3510 Workstation Review
Economy project. The mobile workstation Dell Precision 3510 is an inexpensive entry-level model with many positive characteristics, but the review configuration can still not convince us.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ | AMD FirePro W5130M | 15.60" | 2.4 kg
Intel Core i7-6700HQ | AMD FirePro W5130M | 15.60" | 2.4 kg
Lenovo ThinkPad P50 Workstation (Xeon, 4K) Review
Better with 4K? Once again, we review the mobile workstation from Lenovo. This time, however, the ThinkPad P50 is equipped with a Xeon processor and a 4K screen, but the latter does not make sense for every user.
Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 | NVIDIA Quadro M2000M | 15.60" | 2.6 kg
Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 | NVIDIA Quadro M2000M | 15.60" | 2.6 kg
Microsoft issuing final reminder for free Windows 10 upgrade period
Forget small notification bubbles. The free Windows 10 upgrade period is going out with a bang and with a fullscreen warning for those still running Windows 7 SP1 or 8.1.
HP announces "Device as a Service" program for businesses
The program will launch globally and allow for businesses to pay monthly installments over multi-year periods to stay up to date on almost any HP product.
Early Razer Core tests show poor compatibility with non-Razer notebooks
Early reviews point to a performance retention of about 85 to 90 percent compared to an equivalent desktop system. Compatibility with other notebooks aside from the Razer Blade and Blade Stealth are also unstable.
Microsoft reimburses travel agency for forced Windows 10 update damages
California company sues Microsoft for rendering its systems almost inoperable only to be awarded new equipment and lost revenue by the Redmond company to avoid steep court fees.
Apple discontinuing its 27-inch Thunderbolt Display
A successor to the Thunderbolt Display is nowhere to be seen as Apple sells of it remaining stock.
Fujitsu unveils Celsius H760 mobile workstation
The 15.6-inch notebook updates the outgoing H730 with new internal features including Skylake Xeon options, DDR4 ECC RAM, Thunderbolt 3, and optional 4K UHD.
Dell Precision 7510 (4K IGZO) Mobile Workstation Review
Thoughtful evolution. The long-awaited Precision revision from Dell seeks to modernize the design without compromising the functionality of the professional device. However, this is not an exercise without compromise... can it succeed?
Intel Xeon E3-1535M v5 | NVIDIA Quadro M2000M | 15.60" | 2.7 kg
Intel Xeon E3-1535M v5 | NVIDIA Quadro M2000M | 15.60" | 2.7 kg
AMD announces Radeon RX 460, RX 470, and RX 480M
AMD details power-efficient Polaris 11 architecture and hints at upcoming RX 480M for notebooks.
Gigabyte unveils Thunderbolt 3 external GPU docking station
The Taiwanese manufacturer showed off multiple conceptual docking stations that make use of the super-speedy 40 Gbps connection bandwidth including the GP-T3GFx and GP-TBT3.
Acer external graphics dock could be coming this September
The GTX 960M docking station made a return at Computex this year with a potentially new launch date.
Computex 2016 | Intel touches on Kaby Lake, Apollo Lake, and Broadwell-E features
Kaby Lake and Apollo Lake should be making their way to fanless notebooks and CloudBooks, respectively, while Broadwell-E gets a deca-core SKU for $1600 USD.
Computex 2016 | Asus ROG GX800 to include two 330 W PSUs and an integrated mechanical keyboard
The GX700 successor will carry an integrated RGB backlit mechanical keyboard and optional liquid cooling via the rear docking station.
Computex 2016 | Acer TravelMate P249 and P259 coming this August
Core specifications include Skylake, discrete Nvidia graphics, and up to 32 GB RAM.
HP ZBook 17 G3 Workstation Review
The perfect workstation? HP's ZBook 17 G3 is a conventional workstation without the desire to be as thin as possible. Instead, it is focused on the performance. But can HP convince the demanding business customers with the new generation?
Intel Xeon E3-1535M v5 | NVIDIA Quadro M3000M | 17.30" | 3.3 kg
Intel Xeon E3-1535M v5 | NVIDIA Quadro M3000M | 17.30" | 3.3 kg
Nvidia Pascal for notebooks may be coming sooner rather than later
Mystery Asus benchmark hints at ROG refresh to coincide with the launch of mobile Pascal.
HP ZBook Studio G3 Workstation Review
Too ambitious? The HP ZBook Studio G3 is the latest edition of the ZBook-series and follows the trend towards a slimmer device with powerful components. HP delivers a really good device in many aspects; however there are significant limitations in terms of emissions and the battery runtimes in particular.
Intel Core i7-6820HQ | NVIDIA Quadro M1000M | 15.60" | 2.1 kg
Intel Core i7-6820HQ | NVIDIA Quadro M1000M | 15.60" | 2.1 kg
Intel introduces three Skylake "R" class processors
The new SKUs will have a 65 W TDP with Iris Pro 580 graphics designed for desktops, AiOs, and workstations.
Nvidia announces GTX 1070 and 1080 with potential for notebooks
The GTX 1080 is coming later this month for $599 USD. The Pascal GPU will have a slightly higher TDP than the outgoing Maxwell GTX 980 with a claimed 70 percent increase in performance.
Lenovo ThinkPad P40 Yoga Workstation Review
Flexible workstation. Lenovo wants to establish the flexibility of the Yoga series in the workstation range with the new ThinkPad P40 Yoga. We basically get a ThinkPad Yoga 460 with a dedicated GPU, but the test model reveals some drawbacks.
Intel Core i7-6500U | NVIDIA Quadro M500M | 14.00" | 1.8 kg
Intel Core i7-6500U | NVIDIA Quadro M500M | 14.00" | 1.8 kg
Canonical launches Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
Codenamed Xenial Xerus, this new long-term release is the first one to offer support for mainframes, also introducing the new Ubuntu MATE community flavour, support for the ZFS file system, .deb and snap packages, and more.
HP ZBook 15 G3 Workstation Review
Extremely expensive, extremely good? HP’s mobile workstations are traditionally some of the most expensive devices on the market. This did not change with the new ZBook 15 G3. But can the notebook for 4,000 Euros (~$4558) meet our high expectations?
Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 | NVIDIA Quadro M2000M | 15.60" | 2.6 kg
Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 | NVIDIA Quadro M2000M | 15.60" | 2.6 kg
MSI updates WT72 workstation with Quadro M5500 graphics
The 17.3-inch workstation comes with a Xeon E3-1505M CPU, the new high-end Nvidia M5500 GPU, and 64 GB DDR4 RAM for a hefty $6900 USD.
Lenovo ThinkPad P50s-20FKS00400 Notebook Review
Outdated? Lenovo’s new ThinkPad P50s is the successor to the ThinkPad W550s. Despite the compact dimensions, users of the mobile workstation are supposed to get sufficient performance. Similar to the predecessor, however, the system lacks a bit of CPU performance, and now there is also a strong competitor from Lenovo themselves.
Intel Core i7-6500U | NVIDIA Quadro M500M | 15.50" | 2.2 kg
Intel Core i7-6500U | NVIDIA Quadro M500M | 15.50" | 2.2 kg
HP ZBook 15u G3 Workstation Review
Affordable, portable, professional… The HP ZBook 15u G3 brings us a thin-and-light mobile workstation with capable specs, all within the realm of affordability. But is it a workstation, or is it an Ultrabook… or is it a little bit of both?
Intel Core i7-6600U | AMD FirePro W4190M | 15.60" | 2.2 kg
Intel Core i7-6600U | AMD FirePro W4190M | 15.60" | 2.2 kg
Eurocom launches Sky X9E VR ready "desktop laptop"
This ultimate machine for gaming and workstation tasks comes with unlocked Skylake processors, up to 64 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 (SLI option also available), as well as a 4K display option.
MSI WS60-6QJE316H11 Workstation Review
Too thin? The mobile workstation WS60 from MSI offers very powerful components in a slim chassis, but the mobility suffers from poor battery runtimes. Are there more compromises you have to make for the compact design?
Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 | NVIDIA Quadro M2000M | 15.60" | 2 kg
Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 | NVIDIA Quadro M2000M | 15.60" | 2 kg
Lenovo ThinkPad P50 Workstation Review
Also a success with 15 inches? Following our review of the ThinkPad P70, we have a look at the smaller ThinkPad P50 from Lenovo. The two devices are very similar in many respects, but there are also important differences. Those include the display as well as the more complex maintenance, but also the longer battery runtimes. Our review unit also has a problem with the Turbo Boost most of the time.
Intel Core i7-6820HQ | NVIDIA Quadro M2000M | 15.60" | 2.6 kg
Intel Core i7-6820HQ | NVIDIA Quadro M2000M | 15.60" | 2.6 kg
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