Latest by M. Smith

AVADirect’s Clevo P157SM wields Nvidia’s super-quick GTX 880M graphics card, but it makes sacrifices elsewhere.

The ATIV Book 9 is super thin, can last over ten hours, and weighs less than some 13-inch PCs. Unfortunately, it also offers similar performance.

Origin’s monstrous EON17-S has an Intel Extreme processor, an Nvidia GTX 880M, and three hard drives, which leads to record-breaking performance.

Is the dual-GPU AMD Radeon R9 295X2 the ultimate video card, or is it all show with no go?

The previous Origin Millennium, which we reviewed last year, still holds several of our records for best processor performance, best 3DMark scores, and fastest SSD. Now a new model has emerged with customizable, proprietary hardware, and Nvidia’s latest hardware. Can it defeat its predecessor and push performance to new heights?

Toshiba was the first to market a high-resolution PC Ultrabook with the Kirabook, a slim system boasting a 2560x1440 display. The original suffered from an incredible MSRP and merely average performance, but the revision boasts the latest 4th-gen Intel processors and sells for several hundred less. Is that enough to make the Kirabook king of premium notebooks?

One of Razer's most exciting displays at CES 2014 was Project Christine, the first fully modular desktop PC.

Intel says its new RealSense 3D camera will enable accurate gesture control, allow real-time video editing and enable easy 3D scanning.

Can the new Zenbook UX301LA and its 2560x1440p display make it a real alternative to Apple’s MacBook Pro with Retina?

The MacBook Pro has always been among the best notebooks, but the high price of the original Retina models was hard to justify when placed next to the best Windows alternatives. Apple has slashed the MSRP with its 2013 update however, and has jumped to the latest 4th-gen Intel Core architecture. Is it enough to banish any hope that ultrabooks can compete, or merely another minor improvement to an aging product line?

Is HP’s new Spectre 13t x2 a do-it-all powerhouse, or does this system’s versatility come with unwanted baggage?

The HP Spectre 13t may be the most expensive consumer laptop HP currently sells.

Do you really need a gaming monitor with a high refresh rate? It can do a lot for gamers, but others might not notice much of a difference.

The Alienware 17's mediocre display and expensive price will force many into the arms of competing notebooks.

The Asus Transformer Book Trio attempts to combine Windows 8 and Android. Is this a match made in heaven, or a pact forged in hell?

The new XPS 12 has arrived, and it’s much the same as the old – except with a fourth-gen Intel Core processor. Does the new processor give one of 2012’s best convertibles a second life, or have competitors caught up with Dell?

We take a closer look at the ASUS Transformer Book TX300, the first Windows 8 PC in the Transformer product line.

We play with Lenovo's new IdeaCentre Horizon, an all-in-one computer that can also be used as a tabletop productivity and gaming system.

Lenovo downsizes the Yoga yet retains battery life and performance by using Intel's new super-low-voltage processors.

We take a closer look at the Helix, a unique convertible melds the portability of a tablet with classic Thinkpad durability and Windows 8 functionality.

Whether you're using a desktop or laptop, here's everything you need to know about the ports on your PC, including USB, HDMI, Thunderbolt, and more.

Toshiba’s Satellite P855 hits a sweet spot in value and practicality, as long as you don’t pile on too many extras.

Collegiate gamers will get plenty of bang for the buck from Velocity Micro’s Vector Campus Edition, a compact gaming PC that delivers impressive performance at a surprisingly reasonable price.

HP dilutes its premium brand name with the Envy 23, a thoroughly unremarkable (but competent) all-in-one that fails to really distinguish itself from the competition.

Despite some design flaws, the Maingear F131 delivers impressive performance for a very attractive price.

Lenovo’s IdeaPad U310 offers a clean, refreshing design and low price, even if performance stands soundly in the middle of the road.

Acer’s affordable Aspire Timeline Ultra M5 offers long battery life and powerful discrete graphics for under $800, and you’ll hardly notice the extra bulk that makes it possible.

Acer’s Aspire S5 is the company’s thinnest and lightest Ultrabook yet, but can’t possibly justify its sky-high price with an otherwise middling set of features.

Acer’s Aspire V5 packs a surprisingly potent processor for its price, but short battery life and a wonky touchpad still leave us recommending an upgrade to an Ultrabook.

The Chromebook concept hits its stride in the second generation with Samsung’s Series 5 550, a massive upgrade from the original and viable choice for Web surfers.

The Alienware M14x hits just the right size point for a gaming notebook, but can’t quite muster the muscle to match.

HP’s Envy 4 Ultrabook may be one of the most affordable Envy notebooks ever built, but it still flaunts solid build quality and attractive finish.

The Lenovo Q180 nettop stays out of your way with a quiet, compact design, but its anemic Atom processor prevents it from living up to its media-center aspirations.

Gamers looking for a small form-factor rig should take a look at the Chronos, which is a surprisingly affordable option from Origin.