Ultrabook Reviews
Dell Latitude 6430U Review
Posted by Steve Chippy Paine in Review on May 14, 2013
Some Ultrabooks focus on getting things done and although the end result is often a little on the dull side you can sense that you’re moving faster than with some other laptops and Ultrabooks. The Dell Latitude 6430u is one of those Ultrabooks and we’ve just had the pleasure of a few weeks testing it. Full review below.; Overview review video at the bottom of this post.
Dell Latitude 6430U First Impressions. Solid, Productive, Possibly the Ultrabook I Should Buy
Posted by Steve Chippy Paine in Hands-On, Review on April 25, 2013
The Dell Latitude 6430u is here and under my fingers. 1366×768 and a 36Wh battery is a shocking thing to be seeing on a new Ultrabook in 2013 but wait because it turns out that if you don’t like that you can change it, and that’s one of the key features of this device. It’s aimed at business users and because of that Dell is offering a huge range of configuration options and in among the variants is an Ultrabook I really should buy; Maybe you too.
Sony Vaio Duo 11 Review – Flexible, Stable, Stylish
Posted by Steve Chippy Paine in Review on April 16, 2013
I’m writing this review of the Sony Vaio Duo on a Lenovo Yoga 13. It’s not a good start for the Vaio is it. The fact is though the Sony Vaio Duo is a really useful Ultrabook convertible and it has surprised me.
Sliders. They are in many respect a compromise. The space left for a keyboard is cramped and the hinge mechanism is complex leading to worries about longevity. In the past, I confess, sliders have always appeared to me as the show-off devices that don’t really deliver. I’ve changed my mind though because Sony have added a component to this slider which makes it the best I’ve tested so far. A Digitizer.
Fujitsu Q702 Review Video
Posted by Steve Chippy Paine in Review on March 16, 2013
It was a big and detailed review I admit but the Fujitsu Q702 is a complex bit of kit and even in 3000 words I missed out some detail about VPro and the security features. However, I know some of you want a quick way to asses the Fujitsu Stylistic Q702, either for work or your personal use so I’ve put together a video for you. The Fujitsu Q702 review video.
Fujitsu Stylistic Q702 Review. Core-Based VPro Hybrid
Posted by Steve Chippy Paine in Review on March 14, 2013
This isn’t going to be a standard review of the Fujitsu Q702. This review include 2-weeks of mobile working experience over two trade-shows which included many thousands of words or text, hundreds of images and around 30 YouTube video productions while away from mains power. We’ve found some issues. We’ve spoken to Fujitsu. We’ve done a lot of analysis on the bigger picture with Hybrids too. The Fujitsu Q702 is the most complex and multi-faceted PC we’ve ever tested so grab a coffee and enjoy the review.
Samsung Series 5 Ultra Touch SSD Ultrabook Review
Posted by Steve Chippy Paine in Review on March 4, 2013
It’s always nice to review an Ultrabook that’s well-balanced and good value for money. The Toshiba U940 was one. The Samsung Series 5 (Sandy Bridge) was another. Does the Samsung Series 5 with touch, Windows 8 and SSD, have the same values? Read-on to find out.
Microsoft Surface Pro Review
When Microsoft first announced the Surface tablets back in June 2012 they didn’t reveal much about the Surface Pro other than it would run an Intel processor and launch 90 days after the RT version launched on October 26. It wasn’t until November that Microsoft provided more info on price and hardware specifications. Last weekend I was lucky enough to pick up a retail version. Here’s my review.
Dell Inspiron 15Z Review (With Nvidia GT630M)
Posted by Steve Chippy Paine in Review on February 19, 2013
The Dell Inspiron 15z is positioned quite nicely in terms of most of its specifications, its price and its quality but there are one or two specifications that could hit some customers hard. We’ve taken a long hard look at the Dell Inspiron 15z, enjoyed a bit of Batman Arkham City, and put a full review together for you.
Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro 700T Review and Videos
Posted by Steve Chippy Paine in Review on February 13, 2013
A big thank-you to Hector Gomez for writing up this excellent and detailed owner-review of the dockable Samsung Series 7 Tablet / Smart PC Pro ATIV 700T. Hector has owned many other mobile devices in the past and recently reviewed the Smart PC ATIV 500T for us over at UMPCPortal. The 700T review paints a very positive picture of this Ultrabook Convertible and Surface Pro alternative. Pay attention!
ASUS Taichi 21 Review
Posted by Steve Chippy Paine in Review on February 11, 2013
It’s an exciting, stylish, well-built and thought-provoking Ultrabook Convertible. The








