If you’re in the market for a multimedia laptop that can also tackle games, Acer’s Nitro Black Edition series should be on your list. We already reviewed the 15-inch model a while ago and this time we’re going to address the larger variant, the...
If you’re looking for a latest generation ultraportable in the next 6 to 12 months, chances are you’ll have to pick between either a mid-level configuration powered by an Intel Core i5-6200U processor, or a slightly faster version powered by the Intel Core i7-6500U...
Last year Acer debuted the V15 Nitro series of full-size multimedia laptops and they were well received around the globe. This year, with the launch of Intel’s Slylake hardware, they’ve updated the V15 Nitro line, but also introduced a new model, the V15 V5-591G....
As of October 2015, a handful of Skylake powered laptops are already available in stores and shipping. Many of the multimedia and gaming options are motorized by the Intel Core i7-6700HQ processor, usually paired with DDR4 RAM and dedicated graphics. We’ll take a closer...
Skylake is Intel’s most recent hardware platform at the time of this post and it’s going to be driving latest-gen portable laptops, 2-in-1s and miniPCs (other types of computers as well, but we focus on mobile devices on this site) for roughly the next...
Acer’s Skylake lineup is rolling out in the next few weeks and as expected, the Taiwanese manufacturer is updating most of its popular series to the latest Intel hardware platform while also launching several brand new models. This post will take you through the important Acer...
The Aspire R14 R5-471T is one of the better 2-in-1s you can get these days for your money, especially if you’re after a computer with a slightly larger display. It gets a 14-inch IPS touchscreen, a really well built body made of a mix...
My first contact with Apple’s 12-inch Macbook was brief and unconvincing. It took place in one of Apple’s stores only a few days after its launch, and the few minutes I spent with the showcased sample lead to a quick first-impression: cute, but there’s...
The Yoga 900 is Lenovo’s top-of-the-line consumer ultraportable for the end of 2015 and the first part of 2016. It’s a premium device, selling for $1200 and up at the time of this post (more about this further down, in the Pricing and Availability...
If you’re looking for a sleek and light 13-inch laptop with Broadwell U hardware and a matte IPS display, the Asus Zenbook UX305LA should definitely be on your list. It’s available in stores around the world and I’ve got to spend some time with...
Asus have a new 15-inch laptop in the works for 2015: the Zenbook Pro UX501. It’s not yet available in stores at the time of this post, but it will be in the near future, alongside its close gaming oriented relative, the Zenbook G501....
In this post we’re goign to talk about HDDs, SSDs and how to replace the formers with the latters in your laptop (ultrabook or not, that doesn’t matter much). The HDD is in most cases the slowest component inside a modern laptop. That’s a...
This is my detailed review of the Asus Zenbook UX305 series (UX305FA model), one of the few available ultraportables built on Intel’s Core M platform that you can buy at the time of this article There are several reasons why this laptop should spark...
There are quite a few 11-inch mini laptops with affordable price tags out there, and the Lenovo Yoga 300 11 (also known as the Flex 3 11 in some parts of the world) is Lenovo’s offer in this competitive niche. It’s a hybrid that...
Lenovo recently announced a 12-inch tablet called the IdeaPad Miix 700 and although they call it “recognizably different with an unique dual watchband hinge kickstand” in their press materials, there’s little doubt it is– on the outside, at least– a close Microsoft Surface Pro...
There’s no doubt hybrid laptops are here to stay. Buyers appreciate the versatility of these devices that look and act like regular notebooks, but have 360-degrees convertible screens, so they can be “transformed” into tablets or stands if the user so desires. But is...
If you’re after an everyday convertible laptop and have a rather limited budget at your disposal, you should have a look at Lenovo’s Yoga 500 series, also known as the Flex 3 in the US and some other regions. We talked about the 15-inch...
The Asus Zenbook UX303LN was one of the the few 13-inch ultraportables that could handle games well in the last year and while Asus has updated the series to Broadwell hardware, they also quietly launched a new model earlier in 2015: the Zenbook UX303LB,...
If you’re after a 15-inch entertainment laptop that can deal well with multimedia content and some games, there’s a fair chance the Acer Aspire V15 Nitro Black Edition series is already on your list. If not, it should be! The first generation was released...
Acer haven’t been an active player in the high-end high-performance laptop segment so far, but that’s going to change with the release of the Predator 15 and 17 gaming notebooks, scheduled to get in stores in November 2015. These laptops will rival established products...
Acer are no strangers to hybrid laptops, as their Aspire Switch and Aspire R lines have been around for a while now. The 2015 Switch lineup includes several different models with screen sizes between 10 to 12.5 inches, as I’ve showed you in a...
It’s not everyday I get my hands on a full-sized budget laptop for review, but I do know many of you are interested in getting the best bang for your buck, and the Acer Aspire R5-573G fits this description to a T. The base...
If you’re after a compact laptop with a 360-degree convertible display and only have around $250-$300 to spend, the Acer Aspire R 11 (also known as the Aspire R3-131T) should definitely be on your list. I told you a few things about it in...
Hi everyone. This is my review of the much awaited Asus Transformer Book Chi T300, a sleek 2-in-1 detachable that is selling for $699 and up (at the time of the post, but it will surely get even more affordable down the line). The...
Acer haven’t been too creative with their ultrabooks in the last years. While other manufacturers have been pushing out several new models each year, they mostly stuck with a single one: the Aspire S7. The beginning of 2015 brings a “new” iteration of the...
This post is a complete list of all the available Broadwell ultrabooks and ultraportables, a list that I’m continuously updating with the latest launches. If you’re visiting this post past the Fall of 2015, you should also check out the detailed list of Skylake...
The Switch is Acer’s most popular line of 2-in-1 ultraportables right now, with devices like the Switch 10 and the Switch 12 launched in the last year. 2015 brings up a few novelties in the series: a redesigned Switch 10, a new and more...
In this post we’re going to talk about the Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro, Lenovo’s thinnest and lightest 13 inch ultrabook to-date and at the same time, the first Intel Core M device I got my hands-on. The article is a review, a collection of...
We’ve seen several different 2-in-1 form factors in the last years, and among them, the “Yoga” format, with the 360 degree convertible screen, has gotten the most traction. The Aspire R 13, code name R7-371T, is not like any of the other 2-in-1s. In...
Asus quietly updated their lines of ultrabooks with Broadwell hardware and these devices are already starting to pop-out in stores around the world. They also launched a few new devices, sleeker than ever before, like the Zenbook UX305 or the Chi T300. Broadwell is...