http://www.tomshardware.com en 10 Fri, 25 May 2012 19:15:46 +0200 http://m.bestofmedia.com/i/bestofmicro/design/groupe/logo_toms_us.jpg http://www.tomshardware.com http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/android-ios-game-developer,3169.html#xtor=RSS-182326 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/android-ios-game-developer,3169.html#xtor=RSS-182326 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 06:00:00 CEST Four leading mobile game developers divulge their thoughts on the rise of mobile gaming, the iOS vs. Android vs. WP7 industry face-off, the impact of HD tablets like the iPad 3, and whether mobile gaming is now challenging the dominance of game consoles.]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/transformer-pad-tf300t-tegra-3-benchmark-review,3179.html#xtor=RSS-182326 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/transformer-pad-tf300t-tegra-3-benchmark-review,3179.html#xtor=RSS-182326 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:00:00 CEST The new Transformer tablet from Asus costs less—and yet it still manages to impress us. A follow-up to the acclaimed Transformer Prime, the Tegra 3-powered Transformer Pad TF300T is perhaps the best bargain we've ever seen from an Android-based tablet.]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/transformer-prime-tf201-tablet-review,3175.html#xtor=RSS-182326 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/transformer-prime-tf201-tablet-review,3175.html#xtor=RSS-182326 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 06:00:00 CEST Apple's new iPad is turning heads, but it's not the only compelling choice. Four months after its introduction, Asus' Transformer Prime TF201 shows us that tablets aren't exclusively content consumption devices. Some make it easier to get work done!]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/ipad-3-benchmark-retina-display,3157.html#xtor=RSS-182326 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/ipad-3-benchmark-retina-display,3157.html#xtor=RSS-182326 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 06:10:00 CEST We're back with a more comprehensive review of Apple's new iPad 3, including new gamut benchmarks pitting the iPad 3 against an array of recent Android-based tablets. Is Apple's latest offering a disappointment to those expecting more—or a game-changer?]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/ipad-3-video-review,3176.html#xtor=RSS-182326 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/ipad-3-video-review,3176.html#xtor=RSS-182326 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 06:00:00 CEST We just put the wraps on our in-depth review of Apple's new iPad, covering everything from color performance to battery life to the tablet's heat output and the quality of its new rear-facing camera. If you want a taste of what we covered, check this out!]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/wp7-lumia-800-windows-phone-metro,3152.html#xtor=RSS-182326 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/wp7-lumia-800-windows-phone-metro,3152.html#xtor=RSS-182326 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 06:00:01 CEST After a long string of clumsy mobile releases, Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 strikes us as one of the better designs to pass through our labs. After more than a month of using the latest build on a Nokia Lumia 800, we think WP7 deserves consideration.]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/ipad-3-benchmark-review,3156.html#xtor=RSS-182326 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/ipad-3-benchmark-review,3156.html#xtor=RSS-182326 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 06:00:00 CET Apple's third-generation iPad hit the market last week, and we're impressed. Sporting a new 9.7" Retina display, the iPad 3 sports the most gorgeous display that we've seen on a tablet. Join us for the first part of our iPad 3 coverage.]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/transformer-padfone-medfield-41-mp-cameraphone,3142.html#xtor=RSS-182326 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/transformer-padfone-medfield-41-mp-cameraphone,3142.html#xtor=RSS-182326 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 05:00:00 CET Tom's Hardware spent its first day in Barcelona, Spain at this year's Mobile World Congress. After a long day of press conferences and private meetings, we wanted to share our experiences before hitting the show floor tomorrow.]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/kindle-touch-review-display-quality,3078.html#xtor=RSS-182326 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/kindle-touch-review-display-quality,3078.html#xtor=RSS-182326 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:10:00 CET Amazon Kindle Fire tablet received all of the glory. But the company also has a new e-book reader that features a touchscreen. How does the Kindle Touch stack up, and what's the real story on the display quality of Amazon's fourth-gen Kindles?]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/medfield-krait-smartphone-mobile-soc,3117.html#xtor=RSS-182326 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/medfield-krait-smartphone-mobile-soc,3117.html#xtor=RSS-182326 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:00:00 CET We know Intel hasn't shipped any phones, while Qualcomm had over $4 billion in revenue last quarter. But when you're done reading, you'll agree with us. To do this, we'll perform a magic trick with all three acts, The Pledge, The Turn, and The Prestige.]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/nokia-lumia-710-phone-t-mobile,3109.html#xtor=RSS-182326 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/nokia-lumia-710-phone-t-mobile,3109.html#xtor=RSS-182326 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:00:01 CET Nokia's Lumia 710 is designed to make Windows Phone 7 accessible to the masses. How does it fare under our test suite? You might be surprised. We're starting down the path of smartphone testing with a different take and a few exclusive benchmarks as well.]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/tablet-pc-samsung-windows-slate,3079.html#xtor=RSS-182326 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/tablet-pc-samsung-windows-slate,3079.html#xtor=RSS-182326 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 06:00:01 CET Tablet PCs are a dying breed, and Windows 8 is still at least a year away. Until we see what Microsoft's next operating system has to offer, one tablet PC shows us why this form factor is still a winner. Samsung's Series 7 11.6" Slate breaks the mold.]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/Xoom-Tablet-Android-Games-Children,3054.html#xtor=RSS-182326 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/Xoom-Tablet-Android-Games-Children,3054.html#xtor=RSS-182326 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 06:00:00 CET Don't let its name fool you. Motorola's Xoom Family Edition is one of the best values in tablets that we've seen up until now. It offers almost everything we want. If you're in the market for an Android-based tablet, this one deserves your attention. ]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/amazon-kindle-fire-review,3076.html#xtor=RSS-182326 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/amazon-kindle-fire-review,3076.html#xtor=RSS-182326 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 06:00:01 CET A low price is earning Amazon's Kindle Fire a lot of press. We take a fine-tooth comb to this new tablet and turn up some surprising results. While there's a lot to like, there are also plenty of quirks. We go over the good, the bad, and the ugly.]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/tablet-s-playstation-android,3059.html#xtor=RSS-182326 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/tablet-s-playstation-android,3059.html#xtor=RSS-182326 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 06:00:00 CET Are you a home theater enthusiast building the ultimate man cave? Sony's Tablet S is the strongest Android-based contender offering unique features for that specific segment. With DLNA compliance and IR remote control apps, it deserves special attention.]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/thrive-tablet-android,3047.html#xtor=RSS-182326 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/thrive-tablet-android,3047.html#xtor=RSS-182326 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 06:00:00 CET Another day, another new tablet from an aspiring mobile contender. Toshiba packs many features into its Thrive, which is why we consider it the Swiss Army Knife of tablets. But how does it stack up to the competition? We run it through expert analysis. ]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/iphone-4s-battery-life-benchmark,3056.html#xtor=RSS-182326 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/iphone-4s-battery-life-benchmark,3056.html#xtor=RSS-182326 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 06:00:01 CEST Despite the fact that it looks identical, the iPhone 4S is significantly different from its predecessor. To begin, it offers better performance without a big battery life penalty. Plus, we uncover display differences that Apple didn't bother to mention.]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/iphone-4s-a5-performance,3051.html#xtor=RSS-182326 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/iphone-4s-a5-performance,3051.html#xtor=RSS-182326 Sat, 15 Oct 2011 23:30:00 CEST Apple's latest iPhone, the 4S, is here. Is it evolutionary, or all-new? Most of us already know it's a small step forward. Still, we take a technical look at what makes the iPhone 4S different, noting why you shouldn't judge a phone on appearances alone.]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/galaxy-tab-android-tablet,3014.html#xtor=RSS-182326 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/galaxy-tab-android-tablet,3014.html#xtor=RSS-182326 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 06:00:00 CEST The iPad 2 enjoys the benefit of being one generation ahead of everyone else. But what happens when the competition catches up? Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 is the first second-gen Android-based tablet. Can it hold its own against the iPad 2 in our testing?]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/kindle-e-book-reader,3040.html#xtor=RSS-182326 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/kindle-e-book-reader,3040.html#xtor=RSS-182326 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 19:20:00 CEST Amazon's Kindle was recently refreshed for the third time. A silver, keyboard-free chassis is the most obvious alteration. We take the company's newest e-book reader through a quick speed test and peek under the hood. Some changes are big; some are small.]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/transformer-tablet-notebook-android,3010.html#xtor=RSS-182326 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/transformer-tablet-notebook-android,3010.html#xtor=RSS-182326 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 06:00:01 CEST The Eee Pad Transformer is aptly named; there's more to this thing than meets the eye. Asus is the first to market with a tablet that pulls double-duty, attempting to replace your notebook, too. We put it through the paces to see how it really stacks up.]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/touchpad-webos-tablet,2994.html#xtor=RSS-182326 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/touchpad-webos-tablet,2994.html#xtor=RSS-182326 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 06:00:00 CEST Apple's iOS and Google's Android aren't the only operating systems choices in the tablet market. HP recently joined the fray with webOS. See how its TouchPad tablet stacks up to the competition and what really sets it apart from the rest of the pack.]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/eee-slate-ep121,2986.html#xtor=RSS-182326 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/eee-slate-ep121,2986.html#xtor=RSS-182326 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 06:00:00 CEST Apple's iPad, Motorola's Xoom, Acer's Iconia. The list goes on. Are you tired of all the tablet talk? Are you familiar with tablet PCs? Asus has the latest Windows-based tablet. We go over its features and show how it compares to more familiar tablets.]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/iconia-tab-a500,2978.html#xtor=RSS-182326 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/iconia-tab-a500,2978.html#xtor=RSS-182326 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 06:00:00 CEST Acer's Iconia Tab A500 is considered an underdog in the Android tablet fight. We go over why it still a worthy contender and explain how to get USB support without rooting. Also, we get to take Honeycomb 3.1 for a test drive on this mobile device.]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/motorola-xoom-android,2947.html#xtor=RSS-182326 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/motorola-xoom-android,2947.html#xtor=RSS-182326 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 06:00:00 CEST 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.]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/apple-ipad-2,2932.html#xtor=RSS-182326 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/apple-ipad-2,2932.html#xtor=RSS-182326 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 06:00:00 CEST There sure are a lot of tablets out there. We'll get to them all soon enough. But we would be remiss to talk about tablets without first looking at Apple's iPad 2. Our first foray into tablets starts with the company that jump-started the tablet craze.]]>