Laptops & notebooks

Acer C7 Chromebook TechRadar UK 12/2012 - Unlike Asus' Chromebooks, Acer's C7 looks just like a regular laptop, but one of the main points of Chromebooks is to distance themselves from traditional notebooks, so TechRadar aren't sure this is a good thing.

MacBook Pro 13-inch with Retina display TechRadar UK 11/2012 - The 15-inch MacBook Pro was updated with a Retina display earlier this year, so it was only a matter of time until its smaller stablemate got the same treatment.

Apple MacBook Pro 13in Retina display Register Hardware 11/2012 - The previous upgrade to the 13-inch MacBook Pro was a tad disappointing due to the small bump in performance that its Ivy Bridge CPU gave it compared to the price hike it brought with it. Is the latest revision a more satisfactory affair?

Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 Wired.com 11/2012 - Lenovo has embraced Windows 8 wholeheartedly with four different laptop/tablet hybrids that make the most of its touch capabilities. The IdeaPad Yoga 13 seems to be the most interesting of them all.

Asus Taichi TrustedReviews 10/2012 - Between the Transformer range and the PadFone, Asus have been at the forefront of innovation for some time now, but is the Taichi too crazy even for them?

Hands on: Lenovo ThinkPad Twist TechRadar UK 10/2012 - Unlike most Windows 8 hybrid laptops that are being launched right now, the ThinkPad Twist is aimed squarely at business users.

Asus Taichi review: First look Know Your Mobile 10/2012 - Asus' Taichi is a quirky offering with its second, touch sensitive, display on the outside of the lid, making it one of the most unique tablet/laptop hybrids Know Your Mobile have seen. But how does it work in practice?

Asus N56VM 15.6in notebook Register Hardware 10/2012 - The N56VM is clearly aimed at multimedia use, as evidenced by, among other things, the external subwoofer it comes bundled with.

Samsung Series 5 550 Chromebook PC Pro 10/2012 - Samsung have refined their Chromebook line to provide a better product for school use.

Toshiba Portégé Z930-108 PC Advisor 9/2012 - According to Toshiba, the Portégé Z930 is the ultraportable business notebook to end them all. PC Advisor see whether there's any truth to this.

Sony VAIO Duo 11 review: Hands-on T3 9/2012 - At first sight you might think that the VAIO Duo 11 is a tablet with a removable keyboard, but it's actually an Ultrabook laptop which can be turned into a tablet.

Asus VivoBook S200 Expert Reviews 9/2012 - You would be forgiven for mistaking the VivoBook S200 for its Taichi stablemate at first glance, but they're very different machines on the inside, the most obvious difference being its single touchscreen.

Asus Taichi Ultrabook hands-on PC Advisor 8/2012 - Sporting a touch-sensitive screen on the outside of the lid, Asus' Taichi certainly catches the eye, but how well does it work in practice?

Hands on: Sony Vaio Duo 11 TechRadar UK 8/2012 - Since Windows 8 is both a desktop and tablet operating system, it makes sense that manufacturers have started to produce PC-tablet hybrids again, a concept that's never really taken off the ground. Will it be different this time?

Samsung Series 5 550 Chromebook The Gadget Show 8/2012 - Simplicity and speed are the calling cards of the Samsung Series 5 550 Chromebook, but what has had to be sacrificed to achieve this?

Asus Zenbook Prime UX31a Pocket-lint.co.uk 7/2012 - The Ultrabook moniker is starting to lose its meaning, since it's being slapped on almost any ultra-thin laptop to hit the market nowadays. Asus' Zenbook Prime UX31a, however, is the real deal.

Samsung Series 5 550 Chromebook Wired 7/2012 - The latest version of the Chromebook series tries to outdo its predecessor.

Samsung Series 5 NP535U3C-A01UK PC Advisor 7/2012 - Although technically the Samsung Series 5 NP535U3C is not an Ultrabook because it uses an AMD processor, its slim profile and low weight are on a par with any other ultraportable on the market.

Asus Zenbook Prime UX31A PC Pro 6/2012 - When Asus' Zenbook Prime UX31E hit the market, it showed huge potential but it wasn't quite there yet. Now the UX31A comes along to try and make things right.

Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display (2012) PC Pro 6/2012 - Apple have updated the popular MacBook Pro. Not only have they upgraded some of the internal components but it now features the impressive Retina Display.

Apple's Retina-Equipped MacBook Pro Is a Sight to Behold Wired.com 6/2012 - Apple have launched the latest MacBook Pro and it features the excellent Retina Display. Can it offer more than a pin sharp screen?

Apple 15in MacBook Pro with Retina Display Register Hardware 6/2012 - No matter what other manufacturers do, it seems like Apple is always leading the way. It developed the first Ultrabook when netbooks were all the rage, and now it's equipped the new MacBook Pro with its revolutionary Retina Display. But it comes at a price...

Apple MacBook Air 13in (2012) PC Pro 6/2012 - Apple have updated the 13 inch MacBook Air, with some new internal specifications but it doesn't feature the impressed Retina Display.

Hands on: New Samsung Series 5 Chromebook TechRadar UK 5/2012 - Following an unsuccessful first attempt, Google are back with the second laptop to feature their Chromes OS, the Samsung Series 5 Chromebook.

The Chromebook Finally Feels Like a Real Laptop Wired.com 5/2012 - Google are hoping that their second attempt at a web-browser powered laptop will be more successful. How well does Samsung Series 5 550 Chromebook fare?

Acer AC700 Chromebook TechRadar UK 4/2012 - Google claimed that Chromebooks would revolutionise the world of PCs, as they are cloud-connected laptops. Can the Acer AC700 Chromebook do better than the previous offerings?

Dell XPS 13 PC Advisor 3/2012 - Dells initial entry into the Ultrabook category is the XPS 13, and they seem to have faith in it. This good looking, nicely constructed, light and sleek laptop is a marvel compared to Dell's usual offering, but how does it perform?

Lenovo IdeaPad U300s PC Pro 3/2012 - There are few Ultrabooks that don't try to mimic the appearance of the MacBook Air, the Lenovo IdeaPad U300s being one of them.

Lenovo IdeaPad U300s PC Advisor 3/2012 - Most Ultrabooks slope downwards from the hinge to the front end but the Lenovo IdeaPad U300s is a bit different, with an equal thickness across the laptop. Does it have any important features that also stand out?

Sony VAIO VPC-CA1S1E PC Pro 3/2012 - The Sony VAIO VPC-CA1S1E makes a strong visual statement. What specs are inside the brightly coloured chassis?

HP Pavilion dv6-6051ea PC Pro 3/2012 - The Pavilion dv6-6051ea from HP is a powerful laptop and offers a good amount of storage. See how it fares.

Samsung Series 9 NP900X3B ZDNet 2/2012 - Even by reducing the thickness and increasing the speed, Samsung have still not turned this ultra-thin notebook into an ultrabook.

Samsung Series 7 Gamer PC Pro 2/2012 - Whether we like it or not, 3D is a growing technology. It's already available at the cinema and on TV, and now the tech is set to bring a new dimension to laptop entertainment, too.

HP Mini 210-3000sa PC Pro 2/2012 - The HP Mini 210-3000sa netbook features Beats Audio. What other specifications does it have to offer and is it a good performer?

HP Pavilion dm1-4125ea 11.6in netbook Register Hardware 2/2012 - With the ever-increasing popularity of tablets and smartphones, it's perhaps not surprising that netbook sales are dropping off. Can HP give those sales a boost with their newly refreshed Pavilion dm1-4125ea?

Samsung NC110-AM4UK: netbook computer Computer act!ve 2/2012 - Netbooks have fallen in popularity since the release of tablet computers. Is there still a need for new netbooks like the latest model from Samsung?

HP Envy 14 Spectre TechRadar UK 2/2012 - The Envy 14 Spectre from HP is the latest Ultrabook and features Beats by Dr.Dre audio technology. As there are many excellent Ultrabooks already available, how well will this one fare?

HP Pavilion dm4-3000ea Beats Edition TrustedReviews 2/2012 - If audio quality is near the top of your list but you haven't got stacks to spend, then the snazzily-styled Pavilion dm4-3000ea Beats Edition with bundled Beats headphones could be right up your street.

HP Pavilion dm4-3000ea Beats Edition T3 2/2012 - The Pavilion dm4-3000ea Beats Edition from HP has a Beats inspired design and a premium price tag. Is it worth the extra cost when compared to previous Pavilion models?

Lenovo IdeaPad U300s ultrabook T3 1/2012 - The IdeaPad U300s aims to take on the likes of ultraportable notebooks such as the MacBook Air or the ZenBook UX31, but it won't be an easy task.

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