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Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 review

We review Samsung’s Sup¬er AMOLED-screened Galaxy Tab S 10.5. A stunning screen and great performance make this one of the best Android tablets available.
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Digital Storm Vanquish II review

Digital Storm’s Vanquish II is an affordable gaming desktop with enough graphics grunt to handle high-end 1080p gaming.
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Lenovo A10 review

We review Lenovo’s budget-friendly 10-inch tablet. It performs well and has good speakers, but the low-res IPS screen looks fuzzy.
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Maingear Vybe Z97 (2014) review

The Maingear Vybe offers good performance, but if you’re sticking to 1080p gaming, you can safely opt for a lesser configuration.
Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport

Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport review

We review the Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport—Sprint’s rugged version of the S5. Can a colorful exterior and tactile buttons set it apart from a pack of excellent Android alternatives?
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Toshiba Encore 2 review

We review Toshiba’s Encore 2, a budget priced Windows 8 tablet with a nice LCD screen. Can its low price and reasonably good looks make up for its 1GB of RAM and a “Bingified” OS?
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Toshiba Satellite Click 2 Pro review

Toshiba’s much-improved Satellite Click 2 Pro sports Ultrabook-class internals, and a revamped hinge, but can this detachable outclass the competition?
Acer B286HK

Acer B286HK review

Acer’s $599 B286HK boasts one of the lowest prices around for a 4K monitor. It's not without issues, though.
Dell Venue 7

Dell Venue 7 3000 Series review

We review Dell’s Venue 7 tablet. Can stock Android 4.4, plus a decent camera and audio compensate for the device’s single gig of RAM?
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Samsung Chromebook 2 review

Samsung’s $249 Intel Bay Trail-powered Chromebook 2 sports excellent input devices and audio, but can Chrome run smoothly on just 2GB of RAM?
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Meta M1 Core review

We review Meta’s M1 Core, a smartwatch built by watchmakers, rather than consumer-electronics heavyweights.
HTC Desire Eye

HTC Desire Eye review

We review HTC’s Desire Eye. Its 13-megapixel front-facing camera makes it great for selfie enthusiasts, but those who just want an attractive, powerful mid-range phone should also take a closer look.
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HP ElitePad 1000 review

We review HP’s versatile, aluminum-clad business tablet. Can a slew of accessories help this Atom-powered device stand out in a world of more powerful do-it-all devices?
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Hands On: The Pro 2 is a faster, more powerful Surface (but it’s still a Surface)

We go hands on with the Microsoft Surface Pro 2, which is an improvement over its predecessor in many ways, but still suffers when it comes to comfort, weight, and price.
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Hands on: Kobo’s Arc10 HD feels underpowered and overpriced

For $400, Kobo’s Arc10 moves too slow and feels too buggy beside competitors like Google’s Nexus 7, which sells for less and feels far faster. Is there any way it can succeed?
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Hands On: Kobo’s Aura e-reader commands a premium for bookstore freedom

Kobo’s Aura makes it easier to view content from the Web and doesn’t come locked to just one bookstore, but bookworms will need to decide if it’s worth the fairly substantial price premium.
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Hands on: Lenovo’s S210 is a souped-up netbook with 10-point touch

If you've been eyeing a touchscreen laptop but shied away because of its higher price, Lenovo's new S210 11-inch notebook will give you touch for just $430.
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Toshiba intros new Satellite Click laptop/tablet hybrid, Windows 8.1 tablet

Toshiba announced a trio of new devices today at IFA that are especially interesting if you’re looking for a new budget-priced laptop or tablet.
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Acer Iconia One 7 review

We review Acer’s $130 Android tablet. Comfortable in the hand and available in several colors, it’s one of the nicer low-priced tablets we’ve used.
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon review

Do the changes found in the new Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon result in a better overall notebook, or has Lenovo made some missteps?
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Acer Iconia A1-830 review

We review Acer’s A1-830, a $180 Android tablet that isn’t afraid to ape the iPad’s good looks.
Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro

Hands on: A ‘watchband’ hinge lets Lenovo’s Yoga 3 Pro flex with flash

If you’re in the hunt for a high-end laptop that also doubles as a tablet, the Yoga 3 Pro could be one of the best options out there.

Sony puts larger sensor, interchangeable lens mount into newest QX lens camera

Sony announces the QX1 interchangeable lens camera, QX30 lens camera with a 30x zoom, and the compact Action Cam Mini.
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LG’s Chromebase Google all-in-one desktop gets a release date and price

LG's Google-powered $350 Chromebase all-in-one desktop is set to hit stores on May 26.
Bay Trail laptop

Forget convertibles: Where are the attractive, low-cost, all-day laptops?

PC makers are missing the boat on a potentially huge opportunity that exists using current-gen components.
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Computex’s overly complex convertibles show that PC makers still don’t get it

Multiple new convertibles got unveiled during Computex 2014, but they're a far cry from what most consumers need from a PC.
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Samsung announces pricing and availability for new NX30, Galaxy Camera 2

Samsung announces the new NX30 and Galaxy Camera 2. Both emphasize feature upgrades over imaging improvements.
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Building a new PC? You may be able to strip your old one for some parts

Recycling can be a big money saver, especially when it comes to building a new PC.
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Asus outs new Chromebooks armed with big touchpads, Bay Trail CPUs

Asus' new C200 and C300 Chromebooks are expected launch by the end of next month.
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Changing your passwords isn’t enough to protect yourself from Heartbleed

Changing your passwords is one way to combat the Heartbleed bug, but that's not the only measure you should take.
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No, really: Windows XP refugees should take a second look at Windows 8

Windows 8.1 is far from perfect, but I think the OS is finally ready to be embraced by non-touchscreen users.
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Why Nvidia’s $3,000 Titan Z graphics card is and isn’t crazy

Believe it or not, Nvidia's Titan Z does make sense for some.
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Dual-boot death knell: why dual-OS devices would have died on their own anyway

It looks like Google and Microsoft have killed off the possibility of dual-OS Windows and Android PCs seeing the light of day anytime soon, but they're just expediting a process that would've occurred naturally anyway.
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Shady downloads pushed by Google, Microsoft are turning people away from PCs

Google, though, has no real reason to stop purchased links from shoveling nefarious software—as long as the software isn’t overtly loaded with viruses. Google makes money from any operating system connected to the Web, so long as it uses Google search.
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The 4 hottest Android phablets square off in our side-by-side spec comparison

We compare the four biggest phablets - large-screened phones - available in the US right now. The Galaxy Mega, Galaxy Note 3, HTC One Max, and Sony Xperia Z Ultra duke it out in this in-depth comparison and spec chart.
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