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Samsung ATIV Book 9 Review

The Samsung ATIV Book 9 keeps the lightweight chassis of the previous generation and adds a full HD display, but relatively short battery life and high temperatures give us pause. (3.5...
HP EliteBook Revolve 810 Review

The HP EliteBook Revolve 810 is a lightweight convertible notebook that features both a great touch screen and comfortable keyboard. (3.5 out of 5) Despite all the new Windows 8 hybrids...
New HP Laptops Focus on Portability, Power

HP today announced its newest consumer notebooks, with an Â emphasis on power and portability. They feature new processors from AMD and Intel, and most feature touch-enabled screens. These laptops will debut...
Acer Aspire R7 Review

Combining three products in one, the Acer Aspire R7′s innovative hinge design, gorgeous display, and solid build quality make it one of the best and most versatile hybrid devices to date....
Dell Latitude 3330 Review

The Dell Latitude 3300 offers small business users and students a Windows 7 notebook with a top-notch keyboard, lightweight design and good battery life for a great price. (4 out of...
Great Laptops for Canadians

Shopping for a laptop can be pretty intimidating. The sheer number of laptop systems available online or in a store’s electronics section is enough to make your mind spin. Most people...
Lenovo IdeaPad S405 Review

The Lenovo IdeaPad S405 gives bargain hunters Windows 8 in a lightweight package, but don’t expect long battery life. (3 out of 5) The new Lenovo IdeaPad S405 is so slim...
ASUS Transformer Book Review

The ASUS Transformer Book TX300 offers a premium design, a full HD detachable display and great battery life, but it’s on the heavy side. (3.5 out of 5) If one thing...
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...