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• MSI GS73VR Stealth Pro review – 17-incher with GTX 1060 graphics & 120 Hz screen

  

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  Now that Pascal GPUs have finally hit the market and Nvidia has announced that the mobile-specific models are no more, we’re finally starting to see some Pascal laptops hit the market.  As usual, MSI, Asus and Gigabyte are quick to the punch.  There are...

• Asus Zenbook Flip UX360CA review – a solid fanless convertible for tighter budgets

  

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  I’ve spent a few days with the Zenbook Flip UX360CA, one of the most popular ultraportable laptops with a convertible screen on websites like Amazon or BestBuy, and I’m going to tell you what I think about this device in the following paragraphs. Before...

• Dell XPS 13 9350 impressions (Core i7, QHD+ touchscreen), vs. XPS 13 9343

  

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  The Dell XPS 13 9350 is one of the most popular 13-inch ultraportables available out there. It’s been out for a while, Derek reviewed it here on the site and Doug told you how to tweak its performance and thermals. However, many of you...

• Razer Core review – how it works with the Razer Blade and Dell XPS 15

  

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  UPDATE LOG: 12/25/16: Update XPS 15 section with new info on TB3 speeds and x2 PCI-e lanes. 8/25: Add MSI GS73VR to the non-Razer Laptop section (it works great so far) – check out our detailed review here. 7/4: GTX 1080 benchmarks added, rewrote...

• Razer Blade (14-inch) review – solid 14-inch ultraportable with dedicated graphics

  

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  With the recent release of the Razer Blade Stealth (reviewed here) and the Core, some were left wondering if there would be a refresh of the Razer Blade and Razer Blade Pro. Well, we haven’t seen anything with the Pro yet, but after a...

• Asus Zenbook 3 UX390UA – impressions, expectations and prices

  

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  It’s been a while since Asus actually released completely new ultraportables. Their Skylake models to date were actually upgrades of Broadwell and even Haswell chassis, but that’s going to change in the second part of 2016 with the newly announced Zenbook 3 and the...

• Asus ROG G752VT review – Skylake hardware, new looks and a bit more

  

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  Through the last years, the Asus ROG G7xx laptops have been some of the best 17-inch machines a gaming enthusiast could get for the money. The ROG G752 is the latest addition to the family, unveiled at the end of 2015, with the launch...

• Asus ROG Strix GL702VT review – power in a more compact body

  

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  When it comes to gaming laptops, Asus products are among the most appreciated and sought after out there, especially those in their Republic of Gamers (or ROG) family. Recently, Asus also announced a newer series of gaming products, named ROG Strix, which from what...

• 36+ months with the Dell XPS 13

  

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  I’ve bought the Dell XPS 13 back in January 2015 and I’ve been using it as my daily-driver notebook ever since. If you’ve read my initial review of the laptop (I suggest you check it out if you haven’t already, and then come back...

• Dell XPS 15 vs Razer Blade 14 – which is the better pick?

  

  Since I’ve had my eyes on the Razer Blade, I’ve spent quite a bit of time on the Razer forums and I’ve noticed that there is quite a crowd that loves this product. But for some people, the Razer Blade doesn’t fill in all...

• Dell XPS 13 9350 review – Core i7 model, with Intel Iris 540 graphics

  

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  About a year ago, I got the opportunity to try out Dell’s Broadwell XPS 13. In fact, Andrei also got it and still uses it today. I really liked it, but the unit I received had a few bugs in it, including a sluggish...

• Initial impressions on the Asus Transformer 3 Pro T303UA, T305CA and Mini T102HA

  

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  Aside from the Zenbook 3 ultraportable that we covered in a different post, inspired by the Apple Macbook, Asus also recently released a new series of Transformer tablets, which we’re going to talk about in this article. It’s been a while since we’ve seen...

• Lenovo Yoga 900 vs HP Spectre X360 – an owner’s experience

  

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  If you’re in the market for a premium 13-inch convertible with Skylake hardware and don’t have an unlimited budget to spend, the Lenovo Yoga 900 and the HP Spectre x360 are pretty much the only viable option to consider right now. Otherwise, there’s also...

• Acer Aspire S13 S5-371 review – solid and affordable 13-inch notebook

  

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  While the offer for well-priced ultraportables that make little to no compromises hasn’t been fruitful over the years, the tides have changed during late 2015 and the first half of 2016, with devices like the Asus Zenbook UX305LA, the UX305UA, the HP Envy 13...

• Asus Zenbooks: UX310, UX306, UX330, UX410, UX510, Flip UX360 and Flip UX560

  

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  We haven’t seen brand new Zenbooks for a while now, as the latest models Asus offers in stores at the time of this post are mostly updates of their Broadwell and even Haswell models, like the Zenbook UX305UA (13-inch, Core U Skylake, matte screen),...

• VOYO WinPad A1 Plus review – what to expect from a $275 2-in-1 laptop

  

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  Thought the netbook was gone? Not quite. While the limitations of tablets have become clear in terms of productivity and consumer allure, as evidenced by their declining sales year-on-year, the 2-in-1 convertible notebook has made a big splash in PC sales. Much like the...

• Asus ROG GL552VW review – Skylake multimedia 15-incher

  

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  If you have a little over $1000 and want to buy a full-size all-round laptop, a machine that can handle everyday multitasking, multimedia content and gaming at ease, the Asus ROG GL552VW is one of the options to consider. Asus have a long history...

• Acer Aspire Switch 12S SW7-272 review – a Core M detachable

  

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  If you’re after a fanless-ultraportable these days and would prefer buying a computer that can actually handle multitasking decently well, you’ll have to go for one of the Skylake Core M offers available in stores right now. Acer’s Aspire Switch 12S (code name SW7-272)...

• Asus Zenbook UX305UA review – a solid Skylake ultraportable for limited budgets

  

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  If you’ve read some of my other articles here on the site, you probably know I’m a big fan of compact laptops with matte screens, that’s why my main-driver in the last months has been the Dell XPS 13 with the matte FHD display....

• Asus Vivobook Pro N752 series (N752VX) review – 17-inch laptop for professionals

  

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  Asus took their sweet time updating the N Series of multimedia laptops to Skylake hardware, but they finally did it and in this post we’re going to talk about the 17-inch model in the line, the Asus Vivobook Pro N752VX. This laptop builds on...

• Razer Blade Stealth review – probably the best ultraportable $999 can get you

  

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  Razer has always been one of those companies where I just want all their stuff. Their hardware is usually top notch in terms of quality and the performance is stellar too, whether we’re talking about laptops, mice or keyboards. Specifically, with laptops, they have...

• Asus Vivobook TP501UA review – 15-inch convertible notebook

  

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  This post is about the Asus Vivobook TP501 series, a mid-level laptop line with Skylake hardware and a 15.6-inch screen that can rotate all the way around onto the back. In other words, this is a 15-inch convertible computer, which can be used as...

• Samsung ATIV BOOK 9 Spin – an owner’s review

  

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  The Samsung ATIV BOOK 9 Spin is a recent entry in the premium tier of 2-in-1 ultraportables and a direct competitor for the HP Spectre X360 and the Lenovo Yoga 900. The ATIV Book 9 Spin is not available worldwide, but for those of...

• Dell XPS 15 9550 review – sleek, yet still buggy

  

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  Original article: Ever since the XPS 13 with its “Infinity Edge” nearly bezelless display came out (and added the word bezelless to the lexicon), it has been topping most websites’ “best ultrabook” lists. Despite a rocky launch owing to quite a few BIOS, drivers,...

• The complete list of Skylake portable laptops and ultrabooks

  

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  There’s a new Intel hardware platform in preparation for the end of 2015 and most of 2016, called Skylake. In the past, I’ve provided you with comprehensive lists of all the ultraportable laptops built on the Intel Haswell and later the Broadwell platforms, and...

• Dell XPS 13 review with Infinity Display – a keeper!

  

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  I have to admit, the XPS 13 2015 9343 is one of the few ultraportables that caught my attention at CES. And since it was one of the first Broadwell U laptops available to buy, I took the plunge and got one early, in...

• Dell Precision 5510 review – the portable workstation

  

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  This post gathers my impressions on the Dell Precision 5510, which is for sure one of the most interesting 15-inch workstation notebooks available right now in stores. Unlike other similar devices, this one is thin and light, while it still packs an excellent display,...

• Advanced laptop tweaks (undervolting, overclocking and underclocking)

  

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  We talked about some of the important basic tweaks that would allow you to increase performance and battery life of your Windows 10 computer in the first part of this article. This section of the guide will deal with two of the most impactful...

• Acer Predator 15 G9-591 review – beefy across the board

  

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  Acer is a debutante in the competitive world of high-end gaming laptops with their recently launched Predator series. We already reviewed the 17-inch model a while ago and concluded it is a hit, this time we’ll turn our attention towards the smaller member of...

• How to tweak your laptop for performance or battery life – basic tweaks (part 1)

  

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  Most computers are configured for the lowest-common denominator user out of the box so that both grandpa and junior will be able to do what they want without complaint. But if you’re a power user, gamer, or road-warrior, there are many ways to improve...

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