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With tablets the big news these days, in this part of www.techsmart.co.za you'll see a lot of review of the latest tablets, whether it be 7", 8". 10", 10.1" or 12" models. Of course we are also reviewing all types of tablet operating systems, including Android, Windows 8, Windows RT and Apple iOS tablets. We still cover notebooks, mostly now in the Windows 8 variety, incorporating touchscreen displays. Whether you call it a notebook or a laptop, we've got the review, specifications and comparisons you need.

Sony VAIO VGN-Z56GG

By Mike Joubert 7 December 2009

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Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505

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Acer Aspire Vero AV15

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Dynabook Portégé X50-G

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This ultraportable from Sony looks stylish and comes with both impressive specs and a hefty pricetag. FULL STORY >

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Asus VivoTab Smart

By Ryan Noik 27 May 2013

At the moment, the pickings for a decent Windows 8 tablet aren't as abundant as many may hope. Can Asus' VivoTab Smart rectify that, and is this the tablet that Windows 8 users have been waiting for? FULL STORY >

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Kindle Paperwhite

By Ryan Noik 11 April 2013

We go hands-on with the Kindle Paperwhite and find out whether an enhanced e-ink reader can still hold its own in a tablet-obsessed world. FULL STORY >

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Everki EKP127 Versa Premium notebook backpack

By Mike Joubert 18 March 2013

If you travel a lot, the Everki EKP127 Versa Premium notebook backpack is about to become as valuable as your frequent flyer miles. FULL STORY >

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Toshiba Excite 10

By Ryan Noik 4 February 2013

Toshiba's Excite 10 or AT300 tablet may not have every bell and whistle imaginable, but it is nonetheless a very good tablet for several other reasons. FULL STORY >

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Asus TaiChi

By Ryan Noik 20 December 2012

Like the graceful martial art after which it is named, Asus' TaiChi is an alluring hybrid, that effortlessly and fluidly shifts from between a Windows 8 slate, to being a Windows 8 notebook. FULL STORY >

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Samsung Series 5 Ultra NP 540U3C

By Ryan Noik 12 December 2012

This solid and attractive touchscreen ultrabook has a lot going for it, including a superb build quality, beautiful design and some great performance. FULL STORY >

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Asus VivoTab RT tablet

By Ryan Noik 11 December 2012

Asus' VivoTab RT Windows-based tablet managed to win us over thanks to a beautiful screen, fine build and generally very good performance. FULL STORY >

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Acer Aspire S7

By Mike Joubert 29 November 2012

Alongside the release of Windows 8, Acer has introduced a few new devices that have done much to turn heads. Its new Aspire S7 certainly made us do a double take. FULL STORY >

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Toshiba Portege Z930

By Ryan Noik 29 October 2012

At 1 kg, Toshiba's Portege Z930 ultrabook is the lightest ultrabook we have tested to date, but along with its thin and light profile, it still packs a serious performance punch. FULL STORY >

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Asus VivoBook X202E

By Ryan Noik 26 October 2012

Asus' first Windows 8 touch enabled notebook leads the Windows 8 notebook charge, and offers an extremely budget-friendly price for mainstream users. FULL STORY >