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Quick Review: Acer TravelMate P645

By Ryan Noik 8 April 2014

Just when we were beginning to think that ultrabooks’ glory days were behind them, Acer’s TravelMate P645 arrives on our desk, proving that some old stars still shine. FULL STORY >

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Lenovo debuts ThinkPad Carbon X1 ultrabook locally

By Ryan Noik 4 April 2014

Lenovo has expanded its ThinkPad business ultrabook range locally, but that is not the most interesting part of the news. Rather, that honour goes to the ThinkPad X1 Carbon. FULL STORY >

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Sony VAIO Fit 15A Multi-Flip ultrabook

By Ryan Noik 26 November 2013

Just when ultrabooks were beginning to seem scarce or stale, Sony’s latest VAIO Fit 15A flips itself on its head to impress. FULL STORY >

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Computing news in September

By Ryan Noik 23 September 2013

While computing in general is undergoing a transition, there are still some familiar, new, and exciting developments in the arena this month nonetheless, from ultrabooks and OS upgrades to wearable computing. FULL STORY >

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Quick Review - Dell Inspiron 14z

By Ryan Noik 11 September 2013

Dell's 14z Windows 8 ultrabook may not sport a touchscreen, but it does offer some great all round general performance, as well as a few surprises up its sleeve. FULL STORY >

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Hybrids - The path forward?

By Ryan Noik 29 August 2013

It would be no exaggeration to say that the PC industry as a whole is battling to stay relevant in an environment increasingly ruled by smartphones and tablet devices. To its rescue, perhaps, enters the hybrid PC. FULL STORY >

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Acer Aspire Ultrabook S7 (i5)

By LivDigital 22 August 2013

Radically thin, supremely strong, scratch resistant and easy to clean: White Gorilla® Glass 2 makes the beauty of the 13.3" Aspire S7 Series gleam at an ultra-thin 11.9 mm. The 11.6" model, with its sleek aluminum unibody, is just 12.2 mm slim. Either Ultrabook™... FULL STORY >

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Lenovo ThinkPad Helix

By Mike Joubert 10 July 2013

We've seen many form factors coming from Lenovo, including the flexible Yoga and Twist, but the ThinkPad Helix is the one to get. If you can afford it. FULL STORY >

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Sony takes another shot with the Vaio Duo 13

By Ryan Noik 5 June 2013

Sony has unveiled a new Windows 8 ultrabook slider, the Vaio Duo 13, at Computex. FULL STORY >

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Quick Review - Asus Zenbook UX51VZ

By Ryan Noik 3 April 2013

Asus' 15.6 inch Zenbook does not let the highly esteemed Zenbook range down, but continues the fine tradition of impressing. FULL STORY >

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Acer overhauls its M Series ultrabooks

By Ryan Noik 23 January 2013

Acer has overhauled its ultrabook offerings with its M Series ultrabooks, built around providing a mainstream Windows 8 experience. FULL STORY >

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Samsung unveils enhanced Series 7 notebook

By Ryan Noik 14 January 2013

Samsung recently unveiled an enhanced Series 7 Chronos, as well as a Series 7 Ultra ultrabook. FULL STORY >

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Top tech trends for 2013

By Ryan Noik 11 January 2013

As expected we all survived 2012, luckily with our iPads and ultrabooks intact. Here are a few of the trends we see on the technological front in 2013. FULL STORY >

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Top tech trends for 2013 Part 2

By Staff Writer 11 January 2013

In part two of Tech Trends for 2013, we look at the things we want more off in 2013, and look at how we fared with our predictions for 2012. 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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