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Samsung rationalizes PC naming scheme

In an attempt to rationalize its Windows PC lineup, Samsung announced Friday that it will gather all its Microsoft boxes under the ATIV brand.        

Toshiba AT300se

A budget 10in Android tablet that’s just a tad too expensive given its limited features

Windows 8 laptops can’t command Windows 7 prices

Tepid enthusiasm for Windows 8 is bad news for Microsoft, but it’s good news for laptop shoppers.        

Lenovo G585 Budget Laptop $157.08 (Refurbished from Lenovo.com)

For less than the price of a cheap tablet you can get the Lenovo G585 for $157 direct from Lenovo.com Outlet store when you use coupon code DOORBUSTERS: Because you’re buying direct from Lenovo they certify they have tested and refurbished it so it’s in perfect working order and in most cases even looks to [...]

IDC: PC shipments to decrease in 2013

Worldwide PC shipments dropped in 2012 on an annual basis for the first time in more than a decade and that is expected to continue this year, research firm IDC said on Monday.

Chromebook Pixel launched by Google

Google’s latest Chromebook is a high-end device with a high-resolution touchscreen that rivals Apple’s Retina display

Lenovo IdeaPad Y400 with Core i7 for $749

The Lenovo IdeaPad Y400 is on sale for $749 at Lenovo.com after using coupon code 7DAYDEALS.  This configuration on sale is no ordinary 14” laptop, it offers a quad core Intel Core i7 –3630QM  2.4GHz processor, Nvidia GeForce GT650M graphics and 8GB of memory.  If you’re looking for a portable gaming laptop on the cheap, [...]

Lenovo IdeaPad Y580 review

The Lenovo IdeaPad Y580 stands out as packing a punch while remaining economical. Read our Lenovo IdeaPad Y580 review to find out more.

Alienware M17x review

Alienware may have lost some of its street cred since it was taken over by the Dell corporation, but by the looks of the new Alienware M17x review, it still turns out some pretty impressive gaming gear. Read our Alienware M17x review to find out more.

Nexus 7 and Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 4G models now available on EE

Google’s Nexus 7 and the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE are the first 4G Android tablets available through network provider EE

Xbox 360 SmartGlass update adds iPhone 5 support, The Dark Knight Rises content

Microsoft’s Xbox 360 SmartGlass software now supports the iPhone 5, as well as Storyboards, trivia, quotes and more content from the Dark Knight Rises

Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga review

The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga is one of the more intriguing products to be announced this year: a hybrid laptop and tablet. Here’s our Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga review.

Ninite review

Ninite makes setting up a new PC or laptop a quick, painless process. Here’s our Ninite review.

Dino PC Banji 3450

We begin the search for the perfect Windows 8 media centre system with this little black box

Vauxhall VX Protect looks to safeguard your paintwork

Apply-once polymer protection guards against fading, corrosion

HP Envy 4-1020ea review

The HP Envy 4-1020ea is a good looking and well-made laptop for the price. Read our review to find out more.

Lenovo IdeaPad Y480 now has Nvidia 650M Graphics, Upgraded Processor

The Lenovo IdeaPad Y480 is notable for the fact it’s a budget friendly portable gaming laptop, it was released in Spring 2012 with an Nvidia 640M graphics card and since then people have been waiting and hoping to see an upgraded Nvidia 650M graphics card available that Lenovo initially mentioned would act as the GPU.  [...]

Western Digital to Create 5mm-thick Hybrid Hard-Drives for Ultrabooks

Are those 7mm-thick drives looking bulkier ever day? Well, Western Digital (WD) has just announced that it is now producing sampling versions of 5mm-thin (0.2 inch) hard disk drive featuring hybrid technology, which will be showcased during WD’s Investor Day on Sept. 13. WD started shipping 7mm hard drives for thin notebooks (e.g. Ultrabooks) earlier [...]

Intel slashes chip’s power usage while boosting performance

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Samsung Series 7 Gamer Gets a Bright Refresh

You might not be able to take your eyes off of Samsung’s refreshed Series 7 Gamer laptop. In addition to a processor and graphics card update, the gaming rig boasts 3D support on its 17-inch SuperBright display and a glossy coat of bright yellow paint.

Lenovo IdeaPad Z580 review

The Lenovo IdeaPad Z580 is a mid-range laptop with 15in widescreen and Blu-ray reader drive.

Apple releases MacBook Air and MacBook Pro Update 1.0

If you’re sitting in front of your brand-spankin’ new MacBook Air or MacBook Pro (or standing, which seems to be the trend nowadays), you might want to take a break after reading this and run Software Update. Apple has released the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro Update 1.0.

Lenovo ThinkPad X230, T430 and W530 Screen Comparison (video, pics)

Those that are big fans of the ThinkPad series for the build quality, keyboard and ease of upgrades will probably be the first to admit a common weak point across many ThinkPad models – the screen quality tends to be sub par.  That’s not always the case though, for certain models such as the ThinkPad [...]

Apple replacing MacBook Pros with faulty Retina displays

Apple is said to be replacing MacBook Pro with Retina display models with faulty screens. Some of the high-res Retina displays are said to be showing signs of ghosting.

HP Envy 4t-1000 SleekBook Review

Just to confuse everyone, HP is calling the new Envy 4t a Sleekbook, not an Ultrabook. That makes some sense as the 4t doesn’t quite hit all the Ultrabook check boxes. While the Envy 4t does have the requisite ULV CPU, it’s not quite as waif thin as an Ultrabook, measuring .78” in height. The [...]