A new crop of Android TV boxes featuring Amlogic S802 processors are starting to hit the streets. Like earlier TV boxes, they’re designed to let you run Android apps ranging from Netflix to XBMC to Asphalt 8: Airborne and other games. But Amlogic’s new chip is said to be faster, offer better 3D graphics, and add […]
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RCA’s Android-powered stereo system review
The RCA Internet Music System is a home audio system with stereo 20W speakers, an integrated CD player, support for FM Radio, and the ability to act as a Bluetooth speaker for your phone, tablet, laptop, or other device. But what really makes this $178 stereo system unusual is the Android-powered tablet that acts as […]
Dell Venue 11 Pro Windows tablet review
The Dell Venue 11 Pro is a Windows tablet that’s portable enough to use in place of an iPad or Android tablet, but powerful and versatile enough to use as a laptop (if you buy an optional keyboard dock). Featuring a 10.8 inch, 1920 x 1080 pixel IPS display an Intel processor, and Windows 8.1 […]
Dell XPS 11 review: Convertible ultrabook is more tablet than notebook
The Dell XPS 11 is a portable Windows computer with a fast processor, long battery life, and a high resolution display. Dell calls the machine a 2-in-1 ultrabook, but emphasizes that it features a tablet-first design. Open up the lid and you’ve got what looks like a normal notebook. But push the lid back 360 […]
Asus Chromebox review (Chrome desktop with Celeron CPU)
Over the past few years, almost every major PC maker has released a low-cost laptop or two running Google’s Chrome operating system. But Asus is taking a slightly different approach: its first Chrome OS is a desktop. The Asus Chromebox is a tiny PC with an Intel Celeron processor, a nice range of ports, and […]
Acer C720p touchscreen Chromebook review
Acer has made a habit of releasing Chromebooks which pack more power than you’d expect into a dirt cheap laptop. The company’s Acer C720 Chromebook has an Intel Celeron 2955U processor, an 11.6 inch display, and around 8 hours of battery life. Not bad for a notebook that sells for about $200. The company also […]
Dell Venue 8 Pro Windows tablet review
The Dell Venue 8 Pro tablet is just a bit bigger than an iPad mini, but it packs enough power to handle desktop apps. It ships with Windows 8.1 software, comes with Microsoft Office 2013 Home & Student pre-installed, and has an Intel Atom Bay Trail processor which provides the long battery life you expect […]
Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition Review
The Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition is Samsung’s second 10-inch, pen-based Android tablet. Just like last year’s Note 10.1 this premium slate is designed for productivity and not just entertainment. Priced at about $550Â the Note is at least $50 more than it’s closest tablet competition. The higher price isn’t just because of the HD+ resolution […]
Asus Transformer Book T100 review: Rebirth of the affordable portable PC
Asus has long been a pioneer in the affordable portable computing space. The company practically invented the netbook market with the launch of the first Eee PC laptop in 2007. And while netbooks have pretty much disappeared from the mobile computing landscape, the legacy of inexpensive, portable computers lives on in the Asus Transformer Book […]
HP Chromebook 11 review: Sometimes less is more
The HP Chromebook 11 is an affordable laptop that’s easy to tuck in your bag. It has an 11.6 inch display, weighs just 2.3 pounds, boots in seconds and resumes from sleep nearly instantly, making it both easy to use at a moment’s notice and easy to use on the go. But this little $280 […]