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?

Matthew S. Smith     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?

Matthew S. Smith     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.

Matthew S. Smith     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.

Matthew S. Smith     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.

Matthew S. Smith     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.

Matthew S. Smith     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.

Matthew S. Smith     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.

Matthew S. Smith     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.

Matthew S. Smith     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.

Matthew S. Smith     April 24, 2023

Toshiba Satellite P755 Review

The Toshiba Satellite P755 offers plenty of power for an attractive price, as long as you don’t plan on taking it far from home.

Matthew S. Smith     April 24, 2023

Lenovo IdeaPad Y480 Review

The Lenovo IdeaPad Y480 leans on processing horsepower and tried-and-true design to stake its claim as a gaming-capable workhorse, but falls short in its display and touchpad.

Matthew S. Smith     April 24, 2023

Lenovo ThinkPad T420s Review

The workhorse Lenovo ThinkPad 420s sticks with what works, offering more durability, performance and usability than comparably priced ultraportables.

Matthew S. Smith     April 24, 2023

HP Folio 13 Review

The HP Folio 13 masquerades as a business Ultrabook, but really possesses features that make it one of the best all-around Ultrabooks on the market.

Matthew S. Smith     April 24, 2023

Sony Vaio Z Review

The Sony Vaio Z upholds its reputation for cutting-edge hardware in an unbelievably waif package.

Matthew S. Smith     April 24, 2023

Lenovo Slim Pro 7 review: a fast and affordable thin and light laptop

The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 manages to pack a lot of power into a thin and light chassis, at a price that's closer to midrange than premium. It's well worth a look.

Mark Coppock     April 15, 2023

Lenovo Slim 7 Pro X review: thin and really fast

The Lenovo Slim 7 Pro X is a thin and light 14-inch laptop with excellent performance and solid battery life that's also well-built and attractive.

Mark Coppock     April 10, 2023

Asus Strix Scar 17 review: AMD just won

The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 ushers in AMD's next-gen laptop processors, and it's an exciting showcase for what Team Red has in store this generation.

Jacob Roach     April 2, 2023

LG Gram 17 Pro (2023) review: a good idea, poorly executed

The LG Gram 17 Pro is plenty fast and has great battery life, and its display is a pleasure to use. But it's unstable and doesn't feel as durable as it should.

Mark Coppock     March 24, 2023

Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 8 review: a delightful OLED laptop

The Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 8 is fast and well-built, and it sports a spectacular OLED display. It's expensive, but as Lenovo's 2-in-1 flagship, it's worth a look.

Mark Coppock     March 21, 2023

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 review: a large convertible 2-in-1 that works

The Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 is a well-equipped 16-inch convertible 2-in-1 with a gorgeous OLED display. But it's also incredibly thin and light.

Mark Coppock     March 20, 2023

HP Dragonfly Pro review: a strong debut

The HP Dragonfly Pro is a premium modern laptop with speed, a solid built, and great battery life. It's held back only by its low-resolution display.

Mark Coppock     March 17, 2023

HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook review: fast, modern, and helpful

The HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook is an incredibly fast and well-built machine, stocked with modern components. It's expensive, but comes with 24/7 live support.

Mark Coppock     March 17, 2023

Acer Chromebook Vero 514 review: It’s no toy, but it feels like one

The Acer Chromebook Vero 514 maintains the line's commitment to the environment while providing a fast ChromeOS platform. But it has too many weaknesses.

Mark Coppock     March 14, 2023

Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 review: skip the RTX 4090

Powerful and portable, the Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 is a stellar gaming laptop. It's just a shame that the optional RTX 4090 isn't able to fully stretch its legs.

Jacob Roach     March 10, 2023

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra review: the fastest Galaxy Book yet

The Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra is the most powerful version yet, offering a lot of performance in a thin and light package. But it's quite expensive.

Mark Coppock     March 3, 2023

Microsoft Surface Pro 9 review: one step forward, one step back

Microsoft's latest Surface Pro 9 is still solid, even if it's steps forward aren't as obvious as they should be.

Luke Larsen     February 17, 2023

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 review: running to stand still

The Surface Laptop 5 ditches AMD as an option -- and the end result is a step back that puts it behind rivals.

Luke Larsen     February 17, 2023

Samsung Galaxy Book review: A cornucopia of compromises

The Samsung Galaxy Book is a fast laptop with decent battery life, but it lacks compelling features for business or consumer users.

Mark Coppock     February 16, 2023

Asus Vivobook S 14X review: Beautiful display, disappointing performance

The Asus Vivobook S 14X is an affordable mid-range 14-inch laptop with a luscious 120Hz OLED display, but its performance and battery life disappoint.

Mark Coppock     February 8, 2023

MSI’s 2023 GT77 Titan is even faster than most gaming desktops

MSI's GT77 Titan packs next-gen components that are powerful enough to put even the most expensive gaming desktops to shame.

Jacob Roach     February 7, 2023

Apple MacBook 2009 Review

Apple's revamped unibody MacBook which we review, gets the same 13-inch LED-backlit screen, multi-touch trackpad and unibody chassis as its...

Nick Mokey     January 11, 2023

Apple MacBook Air (11.6-inch) Review

Apple has incorporated elements from the iPad into the paper-thin 11.6-inch MacBook Air, its smallest notebook ever.

Nick Mokey     January 11, 2023

Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (2011) Review

Review: Apple supercharges the 17-inch MacBook Pro for 2011 with the latest Intel Core i7 processors, ATI Radeon HD graphics, and Intel Thunderbolt connectivity.

Nick Mokey     January 11, 2023