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Maxwell Goes Mobile: First GeForce GTX 970M BenchmarksOct 7, 2014 - in News
Nvidia introduces its second-gen Maxwell architecture to mobile, where the efficient GM204 graphics processor has a chance to show its core advantages.
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MSI GT70 Dragon Edition 2 By Xotic PC: Haswell Goes MobileJul 15, 2013 - in Reviews
MSI's GT70 Dragon Edition 2 is in the lab, tuned up by Xotic PC. Sporting a Haswell-based mobile Core i7-4930MX CPU, Nvidia's GeForce GTX 780M, and a luxurious 17.3" FHD screen, this is one heavy-duty gaming notebook. At more than $3000, it should be.
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AMD Radeon HD 8790M: Next-Gen Mobile Mainstream Graphics PreviewDec 20, 2012 - in Reviews
AMD sent over some of its lab gear: an interposer card and two PCI Express-based boards with MXM modules...one of which hosted its upcoming Radeon HD 8790M GPU. At long last, the GCN architecture is hitting mainstream notebooks in its 28 nm glory.
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Digital Storm x17 Notebook Review: Radeon HD 7970M And Enduro, AgainDec 11, 2012 - in Reviews
The last time we looked at a notebook with AMD's Radeon HD 7970M in it, we stumbled across a problematic bug. Digital Storm's x17 employs the same graphics module. Do updated drivers cure what ailed the configuration previously? Let's find out!
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Origin PC Eon11-S: Great Gaming Performance From A Tiny Notebook?Nov 6, 2012 - in Reviews
Is the tug-of-war between gaming performance and portability finally over? Origin PC believes that Lucidlogix's software can help bring these two ideas together, combining Nvidia's GeForce GT 650M and Intel's Core i7-3720QM in an 11.6” chassis.
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Dell Shows Off Its Entire Windows 8-Based Fall Line-UpOct 31, 2012 - in Picture Story
Tom's Hardware was recently invited to an event in New York to preview Dell's line-up of Windows 8-based Inspiron and XPS families of notebooks, tablets, and accessories. From all-in-ones to convertibles, and notebooks, the company is all-in with touch.
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Samsung's Series 9 13.3" Ultrabook For 2012: Thinner And LighterSep 25, 2012 - in Reviews
Last generation's Samsung Series 9 was a great example of Intel's Ultrabook initiative. The revamped Series 9, new for 2012, is even better. Forget about Apple's MacBook Air. Samsung's latest effort stands on its own merits as a great notebook.
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Xotic PC NP9150: Striking Back At Kepler With Radeon HD 7970MSep 17, 2012 - in Reviews
We've seen the efficiency of Nvidia's Kepler architecture first-hand on the desktop. But AMD's Radeon HD 7970M pulls off a stellar showing in Xotic PC's Sager NP9150 notebook, reminding everyone that even a Pitcairn-based flagship packs a serious punch.
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Lenovo's ThinkPad X230T Tablet PC, Tested And ReviewedSep 5, 2012 - in Reviews
Do you want a tablet for the road that's also able to run your favorite Windows-based applications? Consider Lenovo's X230T tablet PC. With a built-in keyboard, this convertible PC enables tablet convenience without sacrificing notebook-class performance.
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Eurocom Racer 2.0 Review: Intel's Ivy Bridge Meets Nvidia's KeplerJul 31, 2012 - in Reviews
Are you tired of gaming notebooks that have to be tethered to a power outlet? We test Eurocom’s Racer 2.0 to see if its combination of a 22 nm Intel-based CPU and 28 nm graphics processor from Nvidia can help enable playable performance on the road.
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Second-Generation Ultrabooks: Faster And Cheaper With Ivy BridgeJun 26, 2012 - in Reviews
What can you expect from a 17 W processor after benchmarking its 77 W big brother? We get our hands on a reference-class Ivy Bridge-based Ultrabook and quantify how a hard thermal ceiling affects x86, gaming, transcoding, and Blu-ray playback workloads.
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Gaming On A Netbook? 13 Great Titles Playable At 720pMay 16, 2012 - in Picture Story
We wanted to know if our AMD C-50 equipped netbook can be more than a word processor and movie player. So, we tried a bunch of games we thought might run smoothly at 720p. The resulting list is also a worthy resource for any gamer with older PC hardware.
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AMD A10-4600M Review: Mobile Trinity Gets TestedMay 15, 2012 - in Reviews
AMD steps up to the plate with an all-new processor. Armed with the updated Piledriver CPU core and VLIW4 graphics architecture, the Trinity APU represents an impressive improvement over the Llano generation. But can it stand up to Intel's best efforts?
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Radeon HD 6990M And GeForce GTX 580M: A Beautiful LieJan 22, 2012 - in Reviews
We’ve been more than outspoken about the naming AMD and Nvidia use for their mobile GPUs. Are they really trying to mislead buyers, though? We briefly examine their methodology and frame that against the limitations of high-end mobile computing.
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Eurocom Racer: Radeon HD 6990M In A Truly Mobile Form FactorJan 2, 2012 - in Reviews
Sporting awesome gaming performance and low power draw, the only thing missing from our previous Radeon HD 6990M benchmarks was an efficient, portable package. Eurocom addresses that with its mid-sized Racer. But can the smaller notebook keep pace?
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GeForce GTX 580M SLI Vs. Radeon HD 6990M CrossFireSep 15, 2011 - in Reviews
A flagship graphics launch is bound to fail unless it's the fastest game in town. Well, both AMD and Nvidia say their respective juggernauts have that title. Clearly, only one company can be right. Is the Radeon HD 6990M or GeForce GTX 580M quicker?
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Universal Laptop Power Adapters For The Air, Road, And WallSep 2, 2011 - in Reviews
Are you tired of your notebook running out of power away from a wall wart? We're looking at three universal adapters able to get your battery charged again, whether you're on the road, in the air, or sitting down next to an AC plug.
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Computer History 101: The Development Of The PCAug 23, 2011 - in Reviews
From the humble beginnings of mechanical adding machines to today's multi-core processors, we recount the early developments that took us to where we are today. We also include a convenient timetable showing the complete history of the PC!
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Motorola Xoom: The First Android 3.1 (Honeycomb) TabletJul 7, 2011 - in Reviews
Motorola's Xoom is the first Honeycomb-based tablet; but how does it fare against Apple's iPad 2? There's a lot to go over, from Google's new software platform to Nvidia's Tegra 2. Let's dig a little deeper to see how the tablet world is shaping up.
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Three Sub-$500 AMD Brazos-Based Notebooks Rounded UpApr 7, 2011 - in Reviews
We have a particular affinity for buying retail hardware and putting it through its paces. A recent trip to Best Buy saw us go home with three new Brazos-based notebooks. Do these sub-$500 setups have what it takes to unseat Atom's value leadership?
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AVADirect’s X7200: The GeForce GTX 485M SLI Mobile Graphics GiantMar 31, 2011 - in Reviews
Hot on the heels of Eurocom’s Radeon HD 6970M CrossFire-based launch, AVADirect promises even bigger performance using pair of GeForce GTX 485M modules in SLI. Can AVADirect claim the performance crown at a lower price than its competition?
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External Battery Roundup: Stay Away From The Wall SocketMar 8, 2011 - in Reviews
Battery life is always such a big deal in our mobile coverage (often because gaming systems fall so short). But don't feel limited by the built-in power source. Today we round up 15 external batteries that can keep you running longer away from a socket.
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MALIBAL's Lotus P150HM: GeForce GTX 485M Gets Its Game OnFeb 14, 2011 - in Reviews
Using the latest advances from Intel and Nvidia, MALIBAL attempts to prove that portability and performance are no longer mutually exclusive. Can a fully-loaded Lotus P150HM meet the needs of performance enthusiasts and gamers at a more reasonable price?
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Intel SSD 310 80 GB: Little Notebooks Get Big Storage FlexibilityFeb 13, 2011 - in Reviews
We've seen mini SSDs before. But none of them conformed to a standard. Now, Intel is introducing its SSD 310-series drives and the mSATA interface, which employs the mini-PCI Express edge connector, but is not compatible. How do these drives stack up?
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Mobile Gaming: Can Core i7-2920XM Beat Desktop Core i7-980X?Feb 8, 2011 - in Reviews
We've already seen Intel's Sandy Bridge architecture offer compelling performance gains on the desktop. But can the fastest second-gen Core i7 beat Intel's 130 W desktop-oriented six-core Core i7-980X in games? We set up a couple systems to find out.
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AMD's Mobility Radeon HD 6970 In CrossFire On Eurocom's PantherJan 30, 2011 - in Reviews
AMD’s Mobility Radeon HD 6970 in CrossFire mode forges ahead in mobile gaming with stunning “Full HD” 3D performance. But can it stand up to Nvidia’s high-end GeForce GTX 470M and 480M in SLI? Eurocom's 17.3” Panther 2.0 gives us its answer.
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Core i7-2820QM: Sandy Bridge Shines In NotebooksJan 27, 2011 - in Reviews
We were impressed with Sandy Bridge's performance on the desktop, but how does it behave in a notebook? Today we break down performance, including surprising power consumption results. The new Core i7s even use less power than older Core i5s in daily use.
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XoticPC’s G73JW: A Good Gaming Notebook Made Better?Jan 19, 2011 - in Reviews
XoticPC offers gaming notebook buyers an alternative to the boring and heavy Clevo-based units sold by most of its competitors. Asus’ hefty (but not grotesquely-so) G73JW is the starting point for the custom build XoticPC sent over for our evaluation.
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Quick Look At Asus' CULV Notebooks: The "Premium Netbooks"Jan 18, 2011 - in Reviews
Late last year, Asus sent over three of its ultra-low-voltage notebooks. One centered on AMD's Nile platform, one employed an Atom/Ion 2 foundation, and the other offered Intel's Core 2 Duo SU3700. Today we run the trio through our battery of benchmarks.
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GeForce GTX 460M SLI: Mobile Gaming Value From AVADirect?Nov 30, 2010 - in Reviews
Nvidia’s GeForce GTX 480M may hold the mobile performance crown, but GF100 is certainly not the most practical solution when it comes to power and heat. Today we see how its newer, smaller sibling stands up to the same tasks, aided by SLI support.