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Samsung Ativ Book 8 Review

Full form factor laptops have died a death in the last few months as the new focus of Windows 8 has put the emphasis on portability and hybrids. If it...
Oh Where, Oh Where Are Apple’s Macbook Airs Going?

So begins the Apple rumormongering – this time, it’s chit-chat about a possible refresh to the Macbook Air that’s making the rounds. A new report from AppleInsider indicates that MacBook Air...
Lenovo ThinkPad T431s Review

The T431s successfully blends productivity and portability. However, it’s not perfect, and the price is a bit too high. (7.5 out of 10) Pros Professional yet attractive design Light and portable...
Toshiba Kirabook Review

The Toshiba Kirabook ultrabook has a breathtaking screen. However, that screen doesn’t necessarily justify the system’s high price point. (3.5 out of 5) Pros Brilliant 2,560-by-1,440 resolution screen Very light Premium...
Lenovo IdeaPad Z400 Touch Review

The Lenovo IdeaPad Z400 Touch is a desktop replacement laptop with plenty of great features that make it stand out from the crowd: namely performance and features that help ease the...
Samsung Chromebook Review

This is technically the fifth iteration of the Google Chromebook – so long as you count Google’s own CR-48 prototype. Despite being the fifth Chromebook, this Samsung Chromebook (formerly known...
HP Pavilion G6-2248CA Review

The HP Pavilion G6-2248CA is a full-featured laptop with good battery life and a low price. But performance is mediocre even for a budget laptop. (3.5 out of 5) Pros Nice...
Lenovo ThinkPad T431s Review

The Lenovo ThinkPad T431s is one of the lightest 14-inch business notebooks ever, with a full suite of ports and long battery life. (3.5 out of 5) Lenovo’s ThinkPad T Series...
HP Pavilion M6-1148CA Review

Although the HP Pavilion M6-1148CA’s AMD processor often falls short of Intel-equipped competitors, it’s partially acquitted by a sleek design, decent feature se,t and reasonable price tag. (3 out of 5)...
Lenovo G580 Review

With its class-leading performance and admirable feature set, the Lenovo G580 is an excellent value with an affordable price tag that gives users plenty of bang for their buck. (4 out...
Asus VivoBook S56CA-DH31-CA Review

Although the Asus VivoBook S56CA-DH31-CA boasts an integrated DVD burner, reasonable price tag, and generous two-year warranty, its subpar keyboard and average performance hold it back from ultrabook greatness. (3 out...
Asus VivoBook X202E-BH91T-CB Review

With its tiny chassis, touch screen, and affordable price tag, the Asus VivoBook X202E-BH91T-CB gives users a decent alternative to ultrabooks and tablets, though it can’t do much beyond daily computing...
HP Pavilion G6-2368CA Review

The HP Pavilion G6-2368CA is a budget laptop with a relatively good feature set, but its AMD APU keeps it behind its Intel-equipped competition on performance. (3 out of 5) Pros...
Samsung Series 3 NP300E5E-A05CA Review

The Samsung Series 3 NP300E5E-A05CA balances performance with price, making it a smart bet for mainstream shoppers. (4 out of 5) Editor’s Choice Pros Solid performance, thanks to an Intel Core...
Lenovo IdeaPad N581 Review

The budget-friendly Lenovo IdeaPad N581 is a competent system with solid performance, and a decent selection of features. (4 out of 5) Editor’s Choice Pros Solid performance from Intel Core i3-3210M...
HP Pavilion M6-1188CA Review

The HP Pavilion M6-1188CA is a system made for enthusiasts on a budget. It’s got some chops in the 3D gaming department, and styling that shows to the world that you...
HP Pavilion 15-B168CA Review

The HP Pavilion 15-B168CA is a mainstream laptop with a large 15.6-inch touch screen. It has middle of the road power for all of your general tasks, and is a good...
Acer Aspire V5-571P-6627 Review

The Acer Aspire V5-571P-6627 is a touch-enabled laptop that balances the demands of portability and performance against affordability, and comes out looking pretty good. (4 out of 5) Pros Touch screen...
Samsung NP900X3D Series 9 Ultrabook Review

The Samsung Series 9 NP900X3D is an extremely portable 13-inch laptop that goes right up against the likes of the Asus Zenbook and Acer’s Aspire S7. This is the latest version...
Sony Unveils Vaio Fit Entry-Level Laptop Line

Sony today introduced four new portable PCs, all of which include cheap price tags, sleek design, and touch-screen capabilities. Sony’s Vaio Fit laptop series will debut later this month, just in...