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Acer Aspire E1 review

The $599 Acer Aspire E1 is an every man’s laptop that offers good build quality and strong performance at a low price, but it’s held back by a discrete GPU which isn’t as quick as we had hoped.
Computing Reviews
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Asus Radeon R7 250X review

Does Asus' $109 Radeon R7 250X buck the trend of anemic, budget-priced graphics cards, or should gamers save up for something more powerful?
Wearables Computing
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Acer TA272HUL review

Can Acer’s new Android 27-inch all-in-one desktop, the TA272HUL, lure people away from Windows 8?
Computing Reviews
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ASUS M70AD-US003S review

Is the ASUS M70AD a do-it-all mid-tower PC, or is it a lightweight trying to hold its own in a heavyweight Could use more USB 3.0 ports Limited upgradabilityfight?
Computing Reviews
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Dell XPS 15 Touch Review

At $2,349, the XPS 15 is one of the most expensive consumer laptops we’ve reviewed. Is this Dell really worth the premium?
Computing Reviews
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Lenovo Yoga 2 (13-inch) Review

Does the Yoga 2 13 stand out from the crowd, or have competitors caught up?
Computing Reviews
Lenovo C560 Touch

Lenovo C560 Touch review

Lenovo’s C560 is a simple all-in-one, but budget AIOs are sometimes plagued by quality issues. Does the C560 rise above?
Computing Reviews
Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11

Lenovo Yoga 2 (11-inch) review

Can this new Yoga offer true 2-in-1 flexibility at an affordable price?
Computing Reviews
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Dell Inspiron 15 7000 series review

Dell’s Inspiron 15 7000 Series is cheaper than the XPS 15, and actually defeats Dell’s flagship laptop in several key areas as well.
Computing Reviews
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MSI Global GT60 Dominator Pro review

The MSI GT60 Dominator Pro’s high pixel count provides stunning visuals, but it’s more than the system’s Nvidia GTX 880M graphics can handle.
Computing Reviews
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LG 34UM95 review

LG’s 34UM95 is positioned to be the flagship of ultra-wide PC displays, but it fails to measure up due to a few blemishes.
Computing Reviews
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Samsung S27D390H review

Samsung's sizable S27D390H display is available for just $289, which is an outstanding value given its size and use of PLS panel tech.
Computing Reviews
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Acer Aspire AZ3-615 review

Acer's new Aspire AZ3-615 bundles passable parts into a tidy, balanced, and affordable package.
Computing Reviews
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Lenovo ThinkPad 10 review

The Lenovo ThinkPad 10 small, expensive and not particularly quick, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth consideration. In fact, this may be the perfect device for those few who need an extremely portable Windows tablet.
Tablets Mobile
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Acer Aspire E5 review

Looking for a back-to-school laptop at a low price? The Acer Aspire E5 may be what you need. Packing a Core i5 processor and Nvidia graphics, this inexpensive laptop offer good value despite its ugly display.
Computing Reviews
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AOC G2770PQU review

AOC's 27-inch 1080p G2770PQU display has a 144Hz refresh rate, and only costs $350. That seems like a steal, but AOC has to offer more than speed.
Computing Reviews
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Lenovo Flex 2 15 review

Lenovo's Flex 2 15 is a fundamentally solid notebook with a 1080p touchscreen.
Tablets Computing
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Acer Aspire E5-771G-51T2 review

Acer’s plus-sized Aspire E5 17-inch proves that there’s still value in going big.
Computing Reviews
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Samsung RH29H9000SR review

The Samsung RH29H9000SR is among the most luxurious, and most expensive, side-by-side refrigerators on the market. But consumers who pay top dollar expect world-class features in return, and that's where the RH29 falls short.
Smart Home Reviews
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LG 22CV241 Chromebase review

LG's $349 Chromebase might help to write a new chapter in the growth of Google's desktop operating system.
Computing Reviews
Lenovo Erazer X510

Lenovo Erazer X510 review

Can Lenovo’s Erazer X510 iwin the hearts of hardcore gamers and overcome its corporate roots?
Computing Reviews
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HP Envy x360 review

The HP Envy x360 is a 15-inch convertible with a folding hinge that enables tablet use, and it starts at just $679. It's not without issues, though.
Computing Reviews
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HP Slatebook PC review

The Slatebook is HP's latest attempt at offering a low-cost notebook with impressive features. However, going with Android does it no favors.
Computing Reviews
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Intel Core i7-5960x review

The Core i7-5960X is Intel's first eight-core consumer desktop CPU. It provides stunning performance, but the tax on early adopters is high.
Wearables Computing
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Acer XB280HK review

The Acer XB280HK is the only monitor that boasts 4K resolution and Nvidia G-Sync support. Does this pairing deliver a gaming experience like no other?
Computing Reviews
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CTL X2800 review

U.S.A! U.S.A! Local tech firm CTL puts out a cheap 4K monitor that delivers surprisingly solid image quality, and more.
Computing Reviews
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Origin Millennium (Late 2014) review

What do you get when you combine an overclocked Intel Core i7-5960X, with three GTX 980 video cards? Record breaking performance, that's what.
Computing Reviews
Lenovo Horizon II

Lenovo Horizon II 27-Inch

The Lenovo Horizon was an experimental family computer with some interesting traits that failed to offer a compelling reason to use it. Has its successor improved on the formula, or does it remain a PC without a purpose?
Computing Reviews
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BenQ BL3201PH review

Do you want a big, affordable, 4K monitor that can wow your friends and make image editing a pleasure? BenQ's BL3201PH might be what you need, but its impressive size doesn't come without a few sacrifices.
Computing Reviews
Falcon Northwest Talon

Falcon Northwest Talon (2015) review

Want a subtle but powerful desktop PC? Falcon Northwest’s Talon may be for you. It has the hardware to compete with much larger systems, but its compact form factor comes at the price of upgradability and fan noise.
Computing Reviews
Cybertron PC Thallium

CyberTronPC Thallium review

The best desktop gaming rigs aren’t always made by brands you know, as passionate enthusiasts can often trump larger, less agile companies. Is CybertronPC’s Thallium a love song to gamers, or does it hit too many off-notes?
Computing Reviews
Digital Storm Velox

Digital Storm Velox (2015) review

Digital Storm’s Velox is a powerful, highly configurable system, but it’s up against some incredibly tenacious competitors. Can the Velox overcome them, or is it just another competent – yet not incredible – enthusiast rig?
Computing Reviews
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Apple MacBook (2015) review

The MacBook is beautiful, light and thin, but how well does it hold up in the real world? We took it on vacation to find out.
Apple Computing
Acer S277HK 4K Monitor

Acer S277HK 4K monitor review

Looking for a 4K monitor? You’re spoiled for choice, but most affordable options are as exciting as a winter vacation to Nebraska. Acer’s slick, white, futuristic S277HK tries to change that trend without sacrificing the value the company is known for.
Computing Reviews
Logitech MX Anywhere 2

Logitech MX Anywhere 2 mouse review

Do you hate your laptop’s touchpad? If you answered yes, then the MX Anywhere 2 might be the solution. It offers a long list of features in a tiny, compact form-factor
Wearables Computing
Origin Millenium Battlebox

Origin Millennium Battlebox (2015) review

Origin’s Millennium Battlebox is an impressive desktop that combines class-leading performance with low power draw and modest fan noise. It’s an obvious pick -- as long as you have enough space for the massive enclosure.
Gaming Computing
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Toshiba Satellite Radius 14 review

Most 2-in-1 PCs sold at a bargain price are saddled with a tiny 10 or 11-inch display. Not the Toshiba Radius 14. This convertible muscles aside its smaller competitors, but is it worth your money?
Computing Reviews
ASUS TP200

Asus Transformer Book Flip TP200SA review

Budget notebooks often look every bit as cheap as their price suggests, but the Asus TP200SA Flip bucks the trend. Is this the everyman’s 2-in-1 that we’ve been waiting for?
Computing Reviews
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