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HP Spectre x360 now coming in a 15-inch screen size

CES 2016 | HP Spectre x360 now coming in a 15-inch screen size

The sharp and attractive 360-degree Spectre x360 is going bigger while keeping the same thickness as its 13-inch sibling.
Allen Ngo, 31 Dec 2015 02:15
Microsoft admits that Surface Pro 4 still has various issues

Microsoft Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book facing problems

After a few software updates, both devices still face various issues and Microsoft recently apologized for them on its community forum.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Dec 2015 17:45
LG gram 15 15Z960 ultrabook with Skylake processor

CES 2016 | LG gram 15 coming next month

The largest member of the gram lineup will debut at CES 2016, powered by Windows 10 and Intel Skylake processors, yet weighing less than 2.17 pounds.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Dec 2015 16:45
Lenovo Yoga 900 13ISK Convertible Review

83% Lenovo Yoga 900 13ISK Convertible Review

Classy convertible. This is the flagship Yoga and Lenovo's consumer crown jewel for the next year. Can this super-thin Skylake convertible replace your one-trick Ultrabook?
Intel Core i7-6500U | Intel HD Graphics 520 | 13.30" | 1.3 kg
Allen Ngo, 22 Nov 2015 02:22
Dell XPS 13-9350 InfinityEdge Ultrabook Review

90% Dell XPS 13-9350 InfinityEdge Ultrabook Review

Skylake successor… Dell’s adoption of an evolutionary approach to revising their flagship XPS 13 Ultrabook seems appropriate given the splendor of the machine’s futuristic design and the universal praise heaped upon its predecessor. But can its chipset refresh and tweaks under the hood keep it perched at the top of the pile? We leave no stone unturned and no key unpressed.
Intel Core i5-6200U | Intel HD Graphics 520 | 13.30" | 1.2 kg
Steve Schardein, 05 Nov 2015 07:37
Samsung launches two new Ativ Book 9 laptops

Samsung launches two new Ativ Book 9 laptops

The Ativ Book 9 Pro features a 4K display while the Ativ Book 9 Spin comes with QHD resolution.
Arkadiusz Piasek, 04 Nov 2015 20:56
Asus Zenbook UX305 refreshed with Skylake processors

Asus Zenbook UX305 refreshed with Skylake processors

With Intel Core M3-6Y30 processor, the new Zenbook UX305 is now available at about $700.
Arkadiusz Piasek, 30 Oct 2015 12:44
New Microsoft store opens at 677 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, New York City

Microsoft opens new flagship store in New York City

This new retail outlet features a five-story glass storefront and is located on the corner of Fifth Avenue and 53rd Street, in the heart of Manhattan.
Codrut Nistor, 26 Oct 2015 18:45
HP Pavilion 15-ab052ng Notebook Review

77% HP Pavilion 15-ab052ng Notebook Review

Price-performance smasher? HP promises that its exceptional multimedia laptop, Pavilion 15, can boast among others, with a Full HD screen and plenty of storage for a price less than 500 Euros (~$568). However, closer inspection shows shortcomings in the 15-inch device.
AMD A10-8700P | AMD Radeon R8 M365DX | 15.60" | 2.2 kg
Till Schönborn, 20 Oct 2015 18:53
LG gram 14 ultralight Windows 10 laptop with Intel Broadwell processor

LG gram series hit the US

This family of light portables comes with Broadwell processors, Windows 10 without any trace of bloatware, and a design that makes it a direct competitor for Apple's MacBook air.
Codrut Nistor, 28 Sep 2015 17:43
How to Choose a Laptop for College

How to Choose a Laptop for College

In for the long haul. Long gone are the times when writing utensils, papers and a few text books were all a student needed to successfully embark on a college-career upon graduating from High School. No more: today’s Universities have adopted the digital age and laptops have become an indispensable and critical tool in a student's high-tech, multi-tasking universe.
Bernie Pechlaner, 05 Sep 2015 07:50
HP Elite x2 1011 G1 Convertible Review

81% HP Elite x2 1011 G1 Convertible Review

Limited performance. HP advertises its new business detachable as: "The one device you need...". In fact, the Elite x2 is a versatile multi-talent, but it ultimately misses a better rating due to minor flaws in details.
Intel Core M-5Y51 | Intel HD Graphics 5300 | 11.60" | 1.7 kg
Till Schönborn, 03 Sep 2015 09:49
Intel: 28 new Skylake processors for notebooks and tablets

Intel: 28 new Skylake processors for notebooks and tablets

Just under one month after the first desktop models appeared, the Skylake architecture found its way into the notebook and tablet segment, too. As many as 28 new processors will replace the Haswell and Broadwell-based predecessors...
Till Schönborn, 02 Sep 2015 03:00
Toshiba refreshes Kira lineup with the 10H and 10J

Toshiba refreshes Kira lineup with the 10H and 10J

The premium Kira series gets new models with FHD (Kira-10H) and WQHD (Kira-10J) panels starting at 1550 Euros.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 30 Aug 2015 06:28
First Core i7-6500U Skylake benchmarks leak online

First Core i7-6500U Skylake benchmarks leak online

Benchmarks reveal only marginally better performance compared to current Broadwell CPUs.
Till Schönborn/ Allen Ngo, 27 Aug 2015 06:12
Windows 10 installed on more than 75 million devices

Over 75 million devices now running Windows 10

Less than a month since its release, Windows 10 has been installed on more than 75 million devices.
Codrut Nistor, 26 Aug 2015 17:44
Intel and Micron announce Optane SSDs coming 2016

IDF 2015 | Intel and Micron announce Optane SSDs coming 2016

Optane is Intel's "revolutionary" storage solution that differs significantly from existing mechanical and solid-state drives.
Allen Ngo, 19 Aug 2015 08:36
Samsung Level On Wireless Pro Bluetooth 4.1 headphones with Ultra High Quality Audio

Samsung intros Level On Wireless Pro headphones

These premium Bluetooth 4.1 headphones introduce Ultra High Quality Audio, a technology that offers a high definition experience, but also feature a comfortable fit and dual layered diaphragm.
Codrut Nistor, 18 Aug 2015 11:45
Sony doesn't want Vaio owners to upgrade to Windows 10

Sony doesn't want Vaio owners to upgrade to Windows 10

"Although Microsoft is offering the Windows 10 upgrade, it is strongly recommended that you wait to install it until the drivers & installation instructions are available for your VAIO PC."
Allen Ngo, 13 Aug 2015 06:37
Intel: Core i7-6700K and i5-6600K "Skylake" announced

Intel: Core i7-6700K and i5-6600K "Skylake" announced

Skylake is ready for the launch: Intel's Core i7-6700K and Core i5-6600K are the first two desktop processors based on the new microarchitecture. More models, including all mobile chips, will follow in the upcoming weeks and months. We have the first benchmarks.
Till Schönborn, 05 Aug 2015 14:52
Lenovo Yoga 3 14 white

81% Lenovo Yoga 3 14 (GT 940M) Convertible Review

Gaming acrobat. Despite the thin chassis and the versatile 360-degree hinge, the Lenovo Yoga 3 14 is also available with a dedicated GeForce 940M GPU. The following review shows how the device compares with the previously reviewed IGP version and why it is still not completely convincing, despite the good requisites.
Intel Core i5-5200U | NVIDIA GeForce 940M | 14.00" | 1.7 kg
Andreas Kilian, 04 Aug 2015 10:46
Windows 10 ecosystem to reach 1 billion devices in the coming years

14 million devices got Windows 10 in the first day after launch

Microsoft revealed in a blog post that more than 14 million devices were running Windows 10 only one day after the release.
Codrut Nistor, 31 Jul 2015 18:48
Eurocom Armadillo 2 (Clevo W840AU) Notebook Review

79% Eurocom Armadillo 2 (Clevo W840AU) Notebook Review

An armored shell. It's not everyday that we run into a 14-inch Ultrabook with support for up to 32 GB of RAM. Can this this thin 14-inch Clevo replace your existing notebook for home and office use?
Intel Core i5-5200U | Intel HD Graphics 5500 | 14.00" | 1.9 kg
Allen Ngo, 30 Jul 2015 20:31
Lenovo U41-70 Notebook Review

81% Lenovo U41-70 Notebook Review

Fast ultrabook. As thin and light as an ultrabook, and yet it's not an ultrabook. It lacks a touchscreen and a bit more battery power, but a GeForce graphics card is inside. How does Lenovo's new subnotebook fare compared with other thin graphics machines?
Intel Core i7-5500U | NVIDIA GeForce 940M | 14.00" | 1.6 kg
Manuel Christa, 27 Jul 2015 04:31
Intel Skylake promises 30 percent longer battery life

Intel Skylake promises 30 percent longer battery life

Leaked comparison slides touch on some key feature set differences between Broadwell and Skylake cores.
Allen Ngo, 25 Jul 2015 04:36
HP offering free one-day shipping for Windows 10 notebooks

HP offering free one-day shipping for Windows 10 notebooks

The manufacturer wants to be one of the first to give its online customers Windows 10 on day of launch.
Allen Ngo, 17 Jul 2015 01:24
Windows 10 build 10240 is ready to hit OEM partners

Windows 10 RTM is ready

Insiders reveal that 10240 is the final release to manufacturing Windows 10 build and the Redmond giant may unveil this by the end of the week or simply focus on the launch itself and skip the announcement.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Jul 2015 23:16
Schenker S405 (Clevo W840SN) Ultrabook Review

77% Schenker S405 (Clevo W840SN) Ultrabook Review

Maintenance-friendly. Schenker's 14-inch Ultrabook stands out with its very individual configurability. However, its noise and temperature development could be better.
Intel Core i7-5500U | Intel HD Graphics 5500 | 14.00" | 1.8 kg
Sascha Mölck, 27 Jun 2015 00:44
Vizio CT14-A0 Notebook Review

74% Vizio CT14-A0 Notebook Review

A good first step. The TV maker makes a good first effort in its foray into the notebook market. Find out what we liked and didn't like about this early Ultrabook from the fast-growing electronics company.
Intel Core i3-3217U | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 14.00" | 1.5 kg
Allen Ngo, 17 Jun 2015 08:26
Lenovo Yoga 3 11 Convertible Review

81% Lenovo Yoga 3 11 Convertible Review

Multi-mode. Handy as a subnotebook, thin and light as a tablet. The compact form factor could currently represent the optimum between mobility and productivity. The Core M ensures long battery runtimes and the IPS panel a good picture impression. Read our review to find out why the package still cannot really convince us.
Intel Core M-5Y10c | Intel HD Graphics 5300 | 11.60" | 1.1 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 04 Jun 2015 08:02
Intel officially announces new quad-core Broadwell CPUs

Computex 2015 | Intel officially announces new quad-core Broadwell CPUs

Intel expands its family of CPUs in the high-end range and unveils 15 new Broadwell cores for desktops, servers, and notebooks alike. Shipments are expected to begin in the next 30 to 60 days
Oliver Moebel/ Allen Ngo, 03 Jun 2015 05:16
HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G2 Ultrabook Review

85% HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G2 Ultrabook Review

Boldly priced. Actually, HP has almost done everything right in the refresh of its premium model and presents a throughout well-designed, very slim and swift business ultrabook with an IPS touchscreen and extensive security features. However, incomprehension evolves when comparing the price-performance ratio with the competition.
Intel Core i7-5600U | Intel HD Graphics 5500 | 14.00" | 1.5 kg
Sven Kloevekorn, 30 May 2015 08:18
Acer Aspire S7 (2015) Ultrabook Review

84% Acer Aspire S7 (2015) Ultrabook Review

Sharp as a knife. Slim, elegant and streamlined - the looks of the S7 will stop everyone from simply passing by Acer's premium range. Will the pricey first-rate configuration of WQHD screen and SSD Raid ultimately be convincing? We examined that in this in-depth test report.
Intel Core i7-5500U | Intel HD Graphics 5500 | 13.30" | 1.3 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 28 May 2015 06:30
Toshiba KIRAbook KIRA-10D (2015) Notebook Review

87% Toshiba KIRAbook KIRA-10D (2015) Notebook Review

Featherweight. The updated version of the Toshiba KIRA weighs 200 grams less without the touchscreen and is therefore one of the lightest 13.3-inch devices on the market. The new Broadwell hardware ensures sufficient performance and long battery runtimes, but is the high price justified?
Intel Core i7-5500U | Intel HD Graphics 5500 | 13.30" | 1.1 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 24 May 2015 08:59
 

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Redaktion, 21 May 2015 17:41
Lenovo ThinkPad T450s Ultrabook Review

89% Lenovo ThinkPad T450s Ultrabook Review

Let the games begin! Equipped with an Nvidia GeForce 940M, the ThinkPad T450s can cope with 3D applications and games - and that for a relatively low extra charge. Thanks to a 96 Wh battery capacity, record-breaking runtimes should be possible.
Intel Core i5-5200U | NVIDIA GeForce 940M | 14.00" | 1.8 kg
Till Schönborn, 20 May 2015 09:51
Eurocom's Armadillo 2 ultrabook supports 16 GB RAM modules

Eurocom launches Armadillo 2 ultrabook

The 14-inch Broadwell-powered ultrabook supports up to 32 GB RAM and offers two storage devices.
Andrey Konstantinov, 16 May 2015 23:45
Acer refreshes TravelMate P645 ultrabooks with Broadwell CPU's

Acer refreshes TravelMate P645 ultrabooks with Broadwell CPU's

The new Acer TravelMate P645-S comes with Intel's 5th-generation Core i5 or Core i7 processors.
Arkadiusz Piasek, 12 May 2015 21:23
Fujitsu LifeBook U745 Ultrabook Review

83% Fujitsu LifeBook U745 Ultrabook Review

Disappointing display. Fujitsu's new 14-inch business Ultrabook, the LifeBook U745, left a good impression overall. However, Fujitsu has made a mistake when selecting the display.
Intel Core i5-5300U | Intel HD Graphics 5500 | 14.00" | 1.7 kg
Sascha Mölck, 11 May 2015 07:05
Edge is Microsoft's new browser

Edge is Microsoft's new browser

Microsoft will replace Internet Explorer with a new browser called Microsoft Edge.
Joseph Lambert, 30 Apr 2015 00:21
Toshiba Portege Z20t-B Convertible Review

85% Toshiba Portege Z20t-B Convertible Review

Expensive runtime wonder. Toshiba charges a steep price of 2000 Euros (~$2138) for the top configuration of its latest business convertible – in return the user gets a business device with comprehensive features and enormous battery runtimes. Thanks to the anti-reflective touchscreen, the Portege Z20t can also be used outdoors.
Intel Core M-5Y71 | Intel HD Graphics 5300 | 12.50" | 1.5 kg
Till Schönborn, 23 Apr 2015 07:34
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Ultrabook Review

85% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Ultrabook Review

Carbon-based evolution. While Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Carbon series laptop has always been an impressive piece of hardware, some design decisions have polarized the audience. The X1 Carbon 3rd Gen answers the criticism with solutions which aim to please all parties. We explore the results in excruciating detail in our full review. Update 04/20/2015: Core i7 and PCIe-SSD in review!
Intel Core i5-5300U | Intel HD Graphics 5500 | 14.00" | 1.4 kg
Steve Schardein, 22 Apr 2015 05:50
Adobe Lightroom 6 Now Available

Adobe Lightroom 6 Now Available

It’s been nearly two years since Lightroom 5 released, and the wait for a new version may have been worth it.
Joseph Lambert, 21 Apr 2015 21:22
HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Ultrabook Review

84% HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Ultrabook Review

Little jack of all trades. The manufacturer describes its new EliteBook as a sturdy travel companion. The build and emissions impress us, but compromises have to be made in performance compared with the competition.
Intel Core M-5Y51 | Intel HD Graphics 5300 | 12.50" | 1.2 kg
Nino Ricchizzi, 17 Apr 2015 05:16
Intel's 15W Skylake processors may feature Iris graphics

Intel's 15W Skylake processors may feature Iris graphics

According to unconfirmed reports, Intel may have been able to cram its Iris graphics into the 15W ULV SKUs of Skylake, Intel's next generation processor. Iris graphics is currently only available on 28W Broadwell chips.
Danny Wu, 13 Apr 2015 06:10
Dell XPS 13 (Early 2015) Notebook Review

88% Dell XPS 13 (Early 2015) Notebook Review

Simply brilliant. Dell now offers the XPS 13 with a non-touch display and a more mainstream resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels for a much more affordable price. Not only is the new display brighter, but it's matte as well, which improves outdoor usability. The remainder of the hardware is very similar to the QHD+ version, so the new model inherits both its strengths and weaknesses.
Intel Core i5-5200U | Intel HD Graphics 5500 | 13.30" | 1.3 kg
Bernie Pechlaner, 30 Mar 2015 07:02
Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14 Convertible Review

83% Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14 Convertible Review

Luxury Yoga. Lenovo brings the flexible Yoga design to the desks of business people with its ThinkPad Yoga 14. In this report, we will discover whether the Ultrabook, based on a Broadwell processor and dedicated graphics card, is well equipped for office use.
Intel Core i7-5500U | NVIDIA GeForce 840M | 14.00" | 1.9 kg
Florian Wimmer, 23 Mar 2015 05:27
Dell XPS 15 Notebook Review

87% Dell XPS 15 Notebook Review

Even more pixels! As the successor to Dell's XPS 15 (Late 2013) with its QHD+ display, the American company now presents the overhauled XPS 15 in a new configuration with a 4K UHD display and a more powerful processor. The almost perfect display image and reasonably good performance are enticing. Unfortunately, some of the computer's former problems remain unresolved.
Intel Core i7-4712HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M | 15.60" | 2.1 kg
Nino Ricchizzi, 19 Mar 2015 08:47
Lenovo Yoga 3 14 Convertible Review

81% Lenovo Yoga 3 14 Convertible Review

1, 2, Yoga 3. Lenovo squeezes a 14-inch screen into a chassis that's roughly the same size as last year's Yoga 2 13 and upgrades the hardware at the same time as well. The new Yoga 3 14 inherits most of the predecessor's familiar traits and while it improves in some areas, it also takes a slight step back in another.
Intel Core i5-5200U | Intel HD Graphics 5500 | 14.00" | 1.7 kg
Bernie Pechlaner, 18 Mar 2015 06:46
Broadwell vs. Haswell – Duel of the ULV Processors

Broadwell vs. Haswell – Duel of the ULV Processors

Does an upgrade make sense? Several weeks after their official launch, most of the new Broadwell processors passed through our test course. So, it is time to deliver a first summary. How much do the CPU and graphics unit perform better than the predecessor models'? Did the battery runtimes improve, too? We know the answers!
Till Schönborn, 15 Mar 2015 07:23

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