Laptop / Mobile

Apple have been changing the tech industry in the last year. It has been shown in analysis that the iPad is killing netbook, and even some notebook sales. Google have stepped into the mix, with their new computer platform. They hope to change elements of the PC age, adopting ideas …

Several times in the past, Acer has made moves that directly affected Lenovo's business. Could it be that, with all of the senior-level shake-ups at Acer, that Lenovo is ready to make its master-move?  KitGuru hears the rumours, does some digging and looks at the possibility that we're about to …

The M11x has been a big seller for Alienware, and rightly so because it combines class leading performance in a thin and light, custom chassis design. The newest R3 revision has been in the Kitguru labs for some time now and today we present our analysis. ‘Not another ATOM netbook!?' …

After having the market to itself for over 3 years, AMD finally woke up and realised that there was a market for a Fusion-class processor that combined decent CPU-ing with decent GPU-ing. News into KitGuru suggests that Intel might be embarking on a strange strategy for 2011. Here's what we …

There are a lot of people out there who would benefit greatly from purchasing an external hard drive as a form of storage for backing up their files and storing large media files.  But the benefits of owning a hard drive docking station are constrained to a much narrower segment …

MSI is proud to announce the release of its First-Class FX720 notebook. This notebook has a great look and feel thanks to its chrome treatment and anti-fingerprint coating. The exclusive GPU boost technology powered by NVIDIA Optimus gives you an extra performance boost when needed while playing games or working …

When you spend way over £1000 on a new 15″ Macbook Pro, it is important that you keep it in the best possible condition by protecting it when you're carrying it around.  While some users may prefer a full-size laptop bag, there are many people for whom this is just …

Sony are apparently working on a new Vaio PC which will include Intel's Thunderbolt technology and compete directly against the Apple MacBook Air laptop. According to Sony Insider, the company are working on a notebook that ‘consists of two components' and includes the Intel Thunderbolt technology, previously code named Light …

AMD released Fusion in January and KitGuru has reviewed many motherboards and systems from partners … all to this point within a desktop environment. Today we are analysing the new Hewlett Packard Pavilion DM1z, our first look at AMD's Fusion technology in the mobile space. Intel have been ruling the …

Sales have dropped almost 20% at Compal, the world's second biggest contract manufacturer of laptops. This is a massive slump – big enough for KitGuru to want to dig a little deeper to see what's going on in the Neihu-based company. If you or any of your friends have ever …

KitGuru has looked at a number of impressive gaming laptops over the past few months including the bespoke Cryo Mercia.  Like Cryo, Kobalt Computers is a relatively small operation who cater for the enthusiast end of the market.  Their laptop range starts at £859 inc. VAT with the budget friendly …

Apple are showing that their ultra portable laptop, the MacBook Air has been well received from the public. In Q4 2010 they shipped 1.1 million Air laptops, making this new breed of ultra thin laptops one of the companies most successful Mac product launches ever. Concord Securities analyst Ming Chi …

MSI have released two new NoteBooks which feature the latest generations of AMD processor, the U270 and CR650. Both of these systems include the latest AMD dual core E350 processor. As regular readers of KitGuru will already be aware these APR processors feature a X86 core and Radeon HD6310 graphics …

Only yesterday KitGuru was reporting that Lenovo were releasing new machines with battery life of up to 30 hours. Today HP announced their new range of laptops, including the EliteBook 8460p with up to 32 hours of battery life. This new range is targeting the professional market place, with tough …

Lenovo announced today that their are expanding their ThinkPad notebook range in the high end and are releasing six new Intel Sandy Bridge models with up to 30 hours battery life. As well as this insane battery life claim, Lenovo are saying that the machines will feature Dolby Home Theater …

Nvidia's outspoken CEO has said that he feels that future laptops will borrow the design of the Macbook Air. Brooke Crothers at Cnet, spoke to Jen Hsun Huang in a phone interview and he said “You'll have trouble finding one that doesn't look like the MacBook Air, I think the …

Many of you will have already seen our exclusive MSI system coverage of the Fusion platform several weeks ago. For those of you looking for a svelte, attractive mobile platform based around this exciting new technology, then the Sony VAIO YB might just hit the spot. Sony first announced this …

Alienware are an iconic system builder. For years they have been building radical, futuristically styled machines which have featured in many high profile TV shows and movies. Several years ago Dell took over the brand, incorporating them as their high end, customised system builds. Today we are looking at the …

MSI have a wide range of laptops for the enthusiast user and today we are looking at the rather sexy multimedia based CX623, complete with Core i5 460m, LED screen and nVidia 310M. In a perfect world, everyone would be equipped with a £3,000 laptop, but sadly in the real …

We recently tested Intel's latest desktop Sandy Bridge processors which really impressed us with their impressive performance.  But we haven't yet had a chance to test any Sandy Bridge based laptops to see how they compare to the previous generation models. Kobalt Computers are renowned for producing some of the …

There are a plethora of laptops aimed at the business user, many of which fall into the ‘grey, boring and clunky category'. Dell are trying to shake this market up by offering a rather sexy alternative which stands out in a crowded market. No longer will a sharp dressed executive …

Rumours on the grapevine suggest that Alienware are planning to release the M18x, complete with dual nVidia Sli or ATi CrossfireX options. Alienware laptops prove popular with the wealthier enthusiast audience who want a high performance machine with a unique design. The high end series never boasts incredible battery life …

Since KitGuru was founded last year, we have probably looked at more products from Arctic (Cooling) than any other manufacturer.  We have covered everything from 5.1 surround sound gaming headsets to budget-friendly CPU coolers. Today we are going to look at Arctic Cooling's solution to hot laptops, the NC Notebook …

Dell have been releasing some great mobile products in 2010, and KitGuru has reviewed many of their range, including the fantastic Dell Streak smartphone which earned our coveted ‘must have' award. While Dell release a plethora of machines over the course of a year, one of their latest releases caught …

Once again Apple are driving their competitors to release new products and our moles in Taipei told us last night that three big players, Asus, Acer and Lenovo are going to be releasing 13.3 inch super portable computers in 2011. This will be based around the Sandy Bridge platform. We …

The mCube Slim 95 and mCube Mini 90 are the two universal adapters anyone who travels should have in their bag.  The ability to power all your portable devices with one adapter no matter where you go, is an enormous benefit and completely removes the cumbersome task of organizing and …

Google are launching a rather dramatic campaign to highlight the benefits of their Chrome based notebook computers. With cloud storage you dont need documents to be saved locally on your computer, a fact they are keen to point out by setting fire to one. The cloud aspect of a Chrome …

Google have announced their CR 48 laptop a few days ago, but rumour was circulating that the CPU might be ARM based. It has been confirmed that the processor will in fact be the Intel Atom processor. Rumours have hit Kitguru that two versions will be released, one with a …

This year has been very healthy for the mobile sector with sales of tablets and mobile phones continuing to grow. Laptop sales are also thriving and many people are now able to pick up a well built machine with killer performance without breaking the bank balance. With this in mind, …

MSI have released a fine looking AMD based laptop – The FX610. There are two models being offered, based around a dual core P340 Athlon II and the Tri core P840 Phenom II processor. The Phenom II model is going to retail at €699 (thats euros, we haven't got confirmed …