AVADirect Clevo P157SM-A review

AVADirect’s Clevo P157SM wields Nvidia’s super-quick GTX 880M graphics card, but it makes sacrifices elsewhere.

Reviews         April 24, 2023

Samsung ATIV Book 9 (2014) review

The ATIV Book 9 is super thin, can last over ten hours, and weighs less than some 13-inch PCs. Unfortunately, it also offers similar performance.

Reviews         April 24, 2023

Origin EON 17-S (2014) review

Origin’s monstrous EON17-S has an Intel Extreme processor, an Nvidia GTX 880M, and three hard drives, which leads to record-breaking performance.

Reviews         April 24, 2023

AMD Radeon R9 295X2 review

Is the dual-GPU AMD Radeon R9 295X2 the ultimate video card, or is it all show with no go?

Computing         April 24, 2023

Origin Millennium (2014) review

The previous Origin Millennium, which we reviewed last year, still holds several of our records for best processor performance, best 3DMark scores, and fastest SSD. Now a new model has emerged with customizable, proprietary hardware, and Nvidia’s latest hardware. Can it defeat its predecessor and push performance to new heights?

Reviews         April 24, 2023

Toshiba Kirabook (2014) review

Toshiba was the first to market a high-resolution PC Ultrabook with the Kirabook, a slim system boasting a 2560x1440 display. The original suffered from an incredible MSRP and merely average performance, but the revision boasts the latest 4th-gen Intel processors and sells for several hundred less. Is that enough to make the Kirabook king of premium notebooks?

Reviews         April 24, 2023

Reality check: Razer’s Project Christine will be expensive, but not impossible

One of Razer's most exciting displays at CES 2014 was Project Christine, the first fully modular desktop PC.

News         April 24, 2023

Intel embraces immersion, debuts RealSense 3D camera

Intel says its new RealSense 3D camera will enable accurate gesture control, allow real-time video editing and enable easy 3D scanning.

Computing         April 24, 2023

Asus Zenbook UX301LA review

Can the new Zenbook UX301LA and its 2560x1440p display make it a real alternative to Apple’s MacBook Pro with Retina?

Reviews         April 24, 2023

Apple Macbook Pro 13-Inch (2013) review

The MacBook Pro has always been among the best notebooks, but the high price of the original Retina models was hard to justify when placed next to the best Windows alternatives. Apple has slashed the MSRP with its 2013 update however, and has jumped to the latest 4th-gen Intel Core architecture. Is it enough to banish any hope that ultrabooks can compete, or merely another minor improvement to an aging product line?

Reviews         April 24, 2023

HP Spectre 13t review

The HP Spectre 13t may be the most expensive consumer laptop HP currently sells.

Reviews         April 24, 2023

HP Spectre 13t x2 review

Is HP’s new Spectre 13t x2 a do-it-all powerhouse, or does this system’s versatility come with unwanted baggage?

Reviews         April 24, 2023

Do you need a high-refresh gaming monitor?

Do you really need a gaming monitor with a high refresh rate? It can do a lot for gamers, but others might not notice much of a difference.

Guides         April 24, 2023

Alienware 17 review

The Alienware 17's mediocre display and expensive price will force many into the arms of competing notebooks.

Reviews         April 24, 2023

Asus Transformer Book Trio TX201LA review

The Asus Transformer Book Trio attempts to combine Windows 8 and Android. Is this a match made in heaven, or a pact forged in hell?

Android         April 24, 2023

Dell XPS 12 (2013) review

The new XPS 12 has arrived, and it’s much the same as the old – except with a fourth-gen Intel Core processor. Does the new processor give one of 2012’s best convertibles a second life, or have competitors caught up with Dell?

Reviews         April 24, 2023

Hands-on with the Transformer Book TX300 convertible ultrabook

We take a closer look at the ASUS Transformer Book TX300, the first Windows 8 PC in the Transformer product line.

News         April 24, 2023

Will Lenovo’s IdeaCentre Horizon ‘bring back family night’ or just drain the vacation fund?

We play with Lenovo's new IdeaCentre Horizon, an all-in-one computer that can also be used as a tabletop productivity and gaming system.

News         April 24, 2023

Hands-on with the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11S

Lenovo downsizes the Yoga yet retains battery life and performance by using Intel's new super-low-voltage processors.

News         April 24, 2023

Hands-on with the Lenovo ThinkPad Helix

We take a closer look at the Helix, a unique convertible melds the portability of a tablet with classic Thinkpad durability and Windows 8 functionality.

Computing         April 24, 2023

PC ports explained: Get to know the back of your computer

Whether you're using a desktop or laptop, here's everything you need to know about the ports on your PC, including USB, HDMI, Thunderbolt, and more.

Guides         April 24, 2023

Toshiba Satellite P855 Review

Toshiba’s Satellite P855 hits a sweet spot in value and practicality, as long as you don’t pile on too many extras.

Reviews         April 24, 2023

Velocity Micro Vector Campus Edition Review

Collegiate gamers will get plenty of bang for the buck from Velocity Micro’s Vector Campus Edition, a compact gaming PC that delivers impressive performance at a surprisingly reasonable price.

Reviews         April 24, 2023

HP Envy 23 Review

HP dilutes its premium brand name with the Envy 23, a thoroughly unremarkable (but competent) all-in-one that fails to really distinguish itself from the competition.

Reviews         April 24, 2023

Maingear F131 Review

Despite some design flaws, the Maingear F131 delivers impressive performance for a very attractive price.

Reviews         April 24, 2023

Lenovo IdeaPad U310 Review

Lenovo’s IdeaPad U310 offers a clean, refreshing design and low price, even if performance stands soundly in the middle of the road.

Reviews         April 24, 2023

Acer Aspire S5 Review

Acer’s Aspire S5 is the company’s thinnest and lightest Ultrabook yet, but can’t possibly justify its sky-high price with an otherwise middling set of features.

Reviews         April 24, 2023

Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra M5 Review

Acer’s affordable Aspire Timeline Ultra M5 offers long battery life and powerful discrete graphics for under $800, and you’ll hardly notice the extra bulk that makes it possible.

Reviews         April 24, 2023

Acer Aspire V5 Review

Acer’s Aspire V5 packs a surprisingly potent processor for its price, but short battery life and a wonky touchpad still leave us recommending an upgrade to an Ultrabook.

Reviews         April 24, 2023

Samsung Series 5 550 Chromebook Review

The Chromebook concept hits its stride in the second generation with Samsung’s Series 5 550, a massive upgrade from the original and viable choice for Web surfers.

Reviews         April 24, 2023

Alienware M14x (2012) Review

The Alienware M14x hits just the right size point for a gaming notebook, but can’t quite muster the muscle to match.

Reviews         April 24, 2023

HP Envy 4 Review

HP’s Envy 4 Ultrabook may be one of the most affordable Envy notebooks ever built, but it still flaunts solid build quality and attractive finish.

Reviews         April 24, 2023

Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 Review

The Lenovo Q180 nettop stays out of your way with a quiet, compact design, but its anemic Atom processor prevents it from living up to its media-center aspirations.

Reviews         April 24, 2023

HP Omni 27 Review

The massive HP Omni 27 reaches the limits of all-in-one size with its 27-inch display, but leaves resolution and power stagnant, to its detriment.

Reviews         April 24, 2023