Samsung Series 9 review
The 13 inch Samsung Series 9 is Samsung’s first foray into the hotly contested ultraportable market. The first edition isn’t strictly an ultrabook as defined by Intel, but it still boasts impressive visuals and dimensions. What we like best The design has to be one of the most accomplished we’ve seen in the last half [...]
2012 – the year Android beats Apple?
The Apple iPad has ruled supreme in the tablet market ever since it was launched, but that could change in 2012 according to new figures. The battle between Apple and Google is set to continue (shocker), not only in terms of who’s the biggest brand in the world, but also in regards to the increasingly [...]
Lenovo IdeaPad U300S review
The U Series isn’t exclusively ‘ultrabook’ if you’re a purist about these sorts of things. But make no mistake – the Lenovo IdeaPad U300s is about as ultrabook as they come, in fact if you turn it on its edge it even sort of looks like a book. The 13.3 inch U300S has the dimensions [...]
Toshiba Satellite R850 review
The Toshiba Satellite R850 is the bigger, more business-like 15.6 inch brother to the lightweight, portable 13 inch Satellite R830 laptop. Is this a desktop replacement worth considering? What we like best The design of the Satellite R850 is similar to the R830 in its sober professionalism. The matte black lid does not give anything [...]
Win a free copy of Norton Antivirus 2012 for Mac
It’s a new year, it’s a new beginning, it’s a new PC Site giveaway. To kick off 2012, we’re giving away four copies of the latest Norton Antivirus software for Mac. To take part, all you need to do is complete the following tagline: Norton Antivirus 2012 – Fast. Powerful. … The competition is taking [...]
AVG Anti-Virus 2012 software review
This is AVG’s latest general antivirus software. AVG Anti-Virus 2012 aims to offer the user protection from ever-evolving threats like spy- and malware attacks and, of course, viruses. Thanks to its intuitive interface and wide range of features, it offers very good value for money. What we like best The interface is modern, minimal and [...]
Acer Aspire S3-951 review
Ladies and gentlemen, may we present: Acer’s first foray in to the ultrabook market. Even though it’s early days for this market, the Acer Aspire S3-951 is certainly a top contender. It boasts a handful of innovative features which we’re sure you’ll be seeing across the ultrabook spectrum come the close of the year. What [...]
Asus UX21E ZenBook review
The ASUS UX21E ZenBook range is a line of ultrabooks designed for the modern multimedia worker that comes in a variety of form factors. As many other ultrabooks, it tries to emulate the MacBook Air in more areas than just thinness. How close does it get? What we like best The ASUS UX21E ZenBook range [...]
HP weigh in on Ultrabook market with the HP Envy 14 Spectre
HP have got a new ultrabook coming out, which is literally made of glass. Apparently, around 50 ultrabooks will be announced at this year’s CES, so get used to this kind of news. HP’s most recent offering in this new(ish) market is the Envy 14 Spectre, a pretty stonking-looking 14 inch laptop that sports innovative [...]
Acer Aspire S5 unveiled in Las Vegas, billed as thinnest ultrabook on the globe
As the world still fudges its way through a self-imposed month of detox, Acer have come into the new year as skinny as a Siberian underwear model – or at least, the Acer Aspire S5 has. This new laptop was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, and Acer have boldly proclaimed [...]
