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AMD announces new Zen architecture for a launch by Holiday 2016

AMD announces new Zen architecture for a launch by Holiday 2016

A tech demo shows an octa-core Zen CPU edging out the Core i7-6900K in clock-to-clock benchmark tests. AMD "Naples" and Raven Ridge" platforms for servers and notebooks will not launch until 2017.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 22 Aug 2016 04:13
HP EliteBook 1030 G1 Subnotebook Review

88% HP EliteBook 1030 G1 Subnotebook Review

Happy without a fan. Despite its passively cooled Core-m processor, the EliteBook 1030 G1 can convince with excellent application performance, great input devices and a bright IPS display. Did HP create the new reference in the subnotebook segment?
Intel Core m7-6Y75, HD Graphics 515, 13.3", 1.2 kg
Till Schönborn, 21 Aug 2016 03:02
Microsoft promising free Holographic update for Windows 10 PCs in 2017

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.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 20 Aug 2016 08:57
Lenovo Yoga 910 leak shows narrower bezels and a larger 13.9-inch screen (Source: Roland Quandt)

Lenovo Yoga 910 leak shows narrower bezels and a larger 13.9-inch screen

The Yoga 900 successor will likely be unveiled this coming IFA 2016 with Kaby Lake in tow and a launch later this year.
Benjamin Herzig/ Allen Ngo, 18 Aug 2016 08:19
Lenovo teaser video hints at new product announcements for IFA 2016

Lenovo teaser video hints at new product announcements for IFA 2016

The manufacturer is expected to show off a host of products and refreshes next month in Berlin including unannounced MotoMods and Yoga convertibles.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 16 Aug 2016 07:19
Apple MacBook Pro refresh could be smaller and thinner with AMD Polaris GPU options (Source: Martin Hajek)

Apple MacBook Pro refresh could be smaller and thinner with AMD Polaris GPU options

A Bloomberg report lines up almost perfectly with existing rumors regarding a secondary OLED display and Touch ID functionality for the next generation of MacBook Pros.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 15 Aug 2016 06:18
Xiaomi notebook teardown shows exactly what makes it tick

Xiaomi notebook teardown shows exactly what makes it tick

The 13.3-inch Xiaomi is a respectable piece of hardware for being Xiaomi's first entry into the notebook world.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 12 Aug 2016 19:40
Livefan S1 Ultrabook available for 600 Euros

Livefan S1 Ultrabook available for 600 Euros

The 13.3-inch notebook from China offers a QHD IPS display, Core M CPU, 8 GB RAM, and a design that borrows liberally from the MacBook 13.
Alexander Fagot, 10 Aug 2016 08:44
Toshiba Portégé Z20t-C-121 Detachable Review

85% Toshiba Portégé Z20t-C-121 Detachable Review

Business device with stamina. Toshiba primarily did a facelift with the Portégé Z20t-C: The C models come with Skylake processors now and bring a Type-C USB port (USB 3.1 Gen 1). Despite a price north of about 2000 Euros (~$2234), the device is not flawless.
Intel Core m7-6Y75, HD Graphics 515, 12.5", 1.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 01 Aug 2016 21:56
HP Spectre x360 and Dell XPS 13 star in Microsoft's latest advertisements

HP Spectre x360 and Dell XPS 13 star in Microsoft's latest advertisements

Microsoft is slamming Apple yet again in a series of new ads boasting the popular HP convertible and Dell XPS notebook.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 31 Jul 2016 06:33
Asus to raise prices by as much as 9 percent in the UK

Asus to raise prices by as much as 9 percent in the UK

Starting this October, retail prices of Asus notebooks will go up in the country as a direct response to the British exit.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 29 Jul 2016 05:43
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (OLED) Convertible Review

87% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (OLED) Convertible Review

A class of its own. Lenovo goes all-in with the ThinkPad X1 Yoga 20FRS1VS00. The icing on the cake is the OLED screen. Our review update will find out how the flagship convertible from Lenovo performs.
Intel Core i7-6600U, HD Graphics 520, 14", 1.3 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 23 Jul 2016 09:05
Asus to make SSDs an option across its entire notebook portfolio

Asus to make SSDs an option across its entire notebook portfolio

Users will be able to choose between a HDD or SSD on even budget Asus notebooks without needing to install one themselves after purchasing.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 14 Jul 2016 07:04
How-to guide: PCIe SSD upgrade using the Dell XPS 13 (9350) as an example

How-to guide: PCIe SSD upgrade using the Dell XPS 13 (9350) as an example

Our step-by-step tutorial explains how to upgrade the Dell XPS 13 2016 (9350) quickly and easily with larger and faster PCIe NVMe SSDs. Which ones are compatible? How does an upgrade impact the performance?
J. Simon Leitner, 09 Jul 2016 07:38
Microsoft teasing new Surface devices for 2016 and 2017

Microsoft teasing new Surface devices for 2016 and 2017

Microsoft's on-campus Hall of Fame raises suspicions on at least four new Surface devices yet to be revealed with one coming before the end of 2016.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 07 Jul 2016 20:53
Microsoft issuing final reminder for free Windows 10 upgrade period

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.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 07 Jul 2016 20:12
Dell Latitude 12 E7270 Notebook Review

86% Dell Latitude 12 E7270 Notebook Review

Road warrior. Dell's Latitude 7000 lineup is synonymous with high quality in the business sector. Our in-depth review uncovers whether the latest 12.5-inch model fulfills this claim and whether Dell can outpace the competition.
Intel Core i5-6300U, HD Graphics 520, 12.5", 1.4 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 07 Jul 2016 02:57
X1 Yoga: WQHD OLED (left) vs. FHD IPS (right)

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga with OLED panel now available

The configuration was originally announced with an April launch date, but is now finally available for about 2569 Euros.
Benjamin Herzig/ Allen Ngo, 06 Jul 2016 01:20
Lenovo IdeaPad 710S-13ISK 80SW0031US Notebook Review

84% Lenovo IdeaPad 710S-13ISK 80SW0031US Notebook Review

Small and affordable. The lowest-end SKU for the Ideapad 710S is actually very fairly priced at $700 USD for anyone in need of a lightweight and portable 13.3-inch notebook with respectable performance and battery life.
Intel Core i5-6200U, HD Graphics 520, 13.3", 1.2 kg
Allen Ngo, 05 Jul 2016 06:51
Razer Core shipping on August 12th for $500 USD

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.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 04 Jul 2016 09:37
Lenovo Solution Center gets patched after discovering major vulnerabilities (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo Solution Center gets patched after discovering major vulnerabilities

Owners of Lenovo systems are being urged to update LSC to version 3.3.003 or later to avoid unauthorized takeovers.
Florian Wimmer/ Allen Ngo, 30 Jun 2016 03:17
Microsoft to begin phasing out the Surface 3 tablet

Microsoft to begin phasing out the Surface 3 tablet

The aging and less expensive Surface 3 tablet will end production later this year with no known official successors down the road.
Benjamin Herzig/ Allen Ngo, 28 Jun 2016 19:15
Microsoft Edge boasts longer battery life than Chrome or Firefox

Microsoft Edge boasts longer battery life than Chrome or Firefox

Microsoft's own testing conditions show Edge outlasting Chrome and Firefox by as much as three and two hours, respectively.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 24 Jun 2016 00:01
Lenovo ThinkPad T560 (Core i7, 940MX, 3K) Notebook Review

89% Lenovo ThinkPad T560 (Core i7, 940MX, 3K) Notebook Review

All of everything! Equipped with a Core i7 processor, 3K display, and dedicated graphics, the T560 aims to take the lead in our business charts. But, is the generous number of features justify a price of almost 2000 Euros (~$2267).
Intel Core i7-6600U, NVIDIA GeForce 940MX, 15.6", 2.3 kg
Till Schönborn, 21 Jun 2016 03:05
1 TB SSD SKUs now available for Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book

1 TB SSD SKUs now available for Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book

The new high-end configurations are coming to Europe early next month with pre-orders starting this week.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 20 Jun 2016 20:35
AMD announces Radeon RX 460, RX 470, and RX 480M

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.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 18 Jun 2016 07:55
Asus ASUSPRO Advanced B8430UA-FA0084E Notebook Review

87% Asus ASUSPRO Advanced B8430UA-FA0084E Notebook Review

Simple elegance. Asus wants to meet the growing expectations of business customers with new features and more performance for the AsusPro Advanced B8430UA. The basics are covered with a ULV processor, sufficient memory and a fast SSD. Read our review to find out how the AsusPro Advanced B8430UA works in practice.
Intel Core i5-6200U, HD Graphics 520, 14", 1.6 kg
Sebastian Bade, 16 Jun 2016 23:14
Asus Zenbook Flip UX360 Windows convertible with Intel Skylake processor now available in the US

Asus Zenbook Flip UX360 hits the US market

This 13.3-inch Windows convertible is powered by an Intel Core M processor and can be acquired in the US starting at $699 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Jun 2016 08:50
The seventh generation of Intel processors will be the first in its family with native HDR de/encoding

Intel Kaby Lake will have native support for HDR movies

The next generation of Asus Ultrabooks and 2-in-1s will be one of the first consumer models to ship with Kaby Lake processors capable of native HDR video playback.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 16 Jun 2016 05:19
Unofficial renderings show benefits of OLED bar for MacBook refresh

Unofficial renderings show benefits of OLED bar for MacBook refresh

At least one fan is visualizing what a MacBook Pro with a secondary OLED panel can do including Search, Spotify, system status, and more.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 15 Jun 2016 04:35
HP EliteBook Folio G1 Subnotebook Review

90% HP EliteBook Folio G1 Subnotebook Review

More than just a gadget?! HP now also offers passively cooled business notebooks and the EliteBook Folio G1 is a particularly light and thin 12.5-inch device. It is no surprise that the performance is not very high, but can you still use the small subnotebook in a productive environment?
Intel Core m5-6Y54, HD Graphics 515, 12.5", 979 g
Andreas Osthoff, 14 Jun 2016 09:26
Lenovo ThinkPad X260 (Core i7, FHD) Subnotebook Review

87% Lenovo ThinkPad X260 (Core i7, FHD) Subnotebook Review

Mobile Office. Lenovo's small subnotebook is noteworthy for its very decent keyboard and long battery life. An LTE modem allows access to the Internet while on-the-go. All things considered, the ThinkPad X260 is a solid offering.
Intel Core i7-6500U, HD Graphics 520, 12.5", 1.4 kg
Sascha Mölck, 10 Jun 2016 18:51
Five Thunderbolt 3-based docking stations designed to be compatible with any notebook sporting the port

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.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 10 Jun 2016 03:58
Acer external graphics dock could be coming this September with a GTX 960M GPU

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.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 10 Jun 2016 02:39
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 successor coming spring 2017 with Kaby Lake processor and 16 GB RAM

Microsoft Surface Pro 5 expected to arrive next spring

This new convertible is expected to feature a 7th generation Intel Kaby Lake processor, 16 GB RAM, as well as a 4K display option.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Jun 2016 08:45
Apple may be preparing a 5K Thunderbolt monitor with integrated GPU

Apple may be preparing a 5K monitor with integrated GPU

The 5120 x 2880 resolution panel could include an integrated graphics chip and be compatible with any existing MacBook so long as it supports Thunderbolt 3.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 05 Jun 2016 03:51
Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 460 Convertible Review

83% Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 460 Convertible Review

Yoga for the office. Lenovo recently launched the new ThinkPad Yoga 460. The 14-inch convertible is primarily aimed at business customers. Find out in our extensive test what Lenovo has to offer, and whether it can fulfill the high demands of the business world.
Intel Core i5-6200U, HD Graphics 520, 14", 1.8 kg
Sebastian Bade, 03 Jun 2016 19:01
Asus unveils Zenbook 3 Ultrabook starting at $1000 USD

Computex 2016 | Asus unveils Zenbook 3 Ultrabook starting at $1000 USD

Thinner, lighter, and more powerful - The Zenbook 3 notebook joins the Transformer 3 detachable and Zenfone 3 smartphone to complete Asus' consumer lineup for 2016.
Alexander Fagot, J. Simon Leitner, Allen Ngo, 02 Jun 2016 06:47
Lenovo ThinkPad 13 Ultrabook Review

86% Lenovo ThinkPad 13 Ultrabook Review

The perfect entry-level ThinkPad? Lenovo's new ThinkPad 13 is primarily targeted at the educational sector. The Ultrabook is supposed to combine a compact chassis with familiar ThinkPad qualities but also stay much more affordable than the business models at the same time. Does it work or did Lenovo save money at the wrong end?
Intel Core i5-6200U, HD Graphics 520, 13.3", 1.4 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 01 Jun 2016 07:33
HP ZBook Studio G3 Workstation Review

80% 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, 15.6", 2.1 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 25 May 2016 06:02
Asus Zenbook UX306UA 13.3-inch Windows ultrabook with Intel Skylake processor

Asus Zenbook UX306UA is now official

This new 13.3-inch Windows 10 ultrabook got a quiet unveil, and features low voltage Skylake processors, up to 16 GB RAM, as well as one 256 GB or 512 GB SSD drive.
Codrut Nistor, 18 May 2016 19:45
Dell Latitude 13 7370 Ultrabook Review

87% Dell Latitude 13 7370 Ultrabook Review

The sound of silence. With a frameless InfinityEdge display, Core-m processors and passive cooling, the Latitude 13 7370 is Dell's new interpretation of a classic business notebook. A promising concept – but the execution is not flawless.
Intel Core m5-6Y57, HD Graphics 515, 13.3", 1.2 kg
Till Schönborn, 18 May 2016 19:02
Acer Aspire S 13 S5-371 Notebook Review

85% Acer Aspire S 13 S5-371 Notebook Review

Slim 'n' Fast. Just introduced and already in our test lab: The brand new Acer Aspire S13 succeeds its predecessors in the segment of ultra slim notebooks (S series) at Acer. We already have a final device available and want to share our first test results in this article. Last update: May-04 14:30
Intel Core i7-6500U, HD Graphics 520, 13.3", 1.3 kg
J. Simon Leitner, Klaus Hinum, 02 May 2016 00:00
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 20FB-005XUS Notebook Review

90% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 20FB-005XUS Notebook Review

Carbon footprint. We compare our second more affordable Core i5 FHD SKU against the pricier Core i7 WQHD SKU to see if it's worth saving some few bucks for less pixels and performance power.
Intel Core i5-6300U, HD Graphics 520, 14", 1.2 kg
Allen Ngo, 05 May 2016 10:41
Lenovo ThinkPad P40 Yoga Workstation Review

77% 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", 1.8 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 04 May 2016 07:41
Lenovo ThinkPad T460 (Core i5, FHD) Notebook Review

87% Lenovo ThinkPad T460 (Core i5, FHD) Notebook Review

New wine in old bottles. Many business customers with enough money to spare have sworn on Lenovo's expensive, but also premium T lineup for several laptop generations. The manufacturer sticks to the tried and tested in its latest 14-inch scion: The input devices and casing are the same as those in the predecessor. Will the screen and technical features once again meet the high expectations?
Intel Core i5-6200U, HD Graphics 520, 14", 1.7 kg
Sven Kloevekorn, 03 May 2016 09:01
Acer unveils ultra-slim Aspire S13 notebook

Acer unveils ultra-slim Aspire S13 notebook

Efficienctly tuned for long battery life: The latest Aspire S series model is coming this May in Obsidian Black or Pearl White starting for just under 900 Euros.
Alexander Fagot, J. Simon Leitner, Allen Ngo, 22 Apr 2016 01:53
Apple updates the 12-inch MacBook

Apple updates the 12-inch MacBook

On top of the update to Intel Skylake processors, the company also unveiled a new, rose gold color version of the notebook.
Arkadiusz Piasek, 19 Apr 2016 18:41
Apple MacBook patent shows large customizable touchpad keyboard

New Apple patent reveals MacBook with touchpad keyboard and haptic feedback

One of the future MacBooks might have a touchpad that acts as a keyboard that includes a few customizable sections as well.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Apr 2016 21:45
Dell XPS 13 Ubuntu Developer Edition now shipping in Europe

Dell XPS 13 Ubuntu Developer Edition now shipping in Europe

SKUs come pre-loaded with Skylake and Ubuntu Linux 14.04 SP1 for a starting price of 1380 Euros.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 11 Apr 2016 04:43

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