Articles by Sam Rutherford

MacBook Slayer? HP Spectre Is World's Thinnest Laptop

By Sam Rutherford published 16 June 16

You know something’s special when it goes by a single name. So like Madonna and Bono, HP’s Spectre is one of a kind. Measuring just 0.4 inches thick (10.4mm) and weighing only 2.45 pounds, the 13...

Alienware’s Vindicator Bags Take Gaming Gear on the Go

By Sam Rutherford published 14 November 16

Laptop bags are generally a dime a dozen. But when it comes to fitting a full 17-inch gaming rig, mouse, keyboard and headset, a good bag is hard to find. That’s where Alienware’s line of Vindicat...

Dell Inspiron 11 3000 (2015) Review

By Sam Rutherford published 7 August 15

For as little as $330, Dell's Inspiron 11 3000 offers solid performance; a bright, colorful display; and good battery life in a sturdy 2-in-1 body.

Google Takes on Surface with Pixel C

By Sam Rutherford published 29 September 15

Asus Transformer 3 Pro Takes Aim at Microsoft's Surface

By Sam Rutherford published 30 May 16

Face-Off! 10.5-inch iPad Pro vs Surface Pro

By Sam Rutherford published 13 June 17

HP Expands Stream Line with 4 Windows Laptops, Tablets (Update with Hands-On)

By Sam Rutherford published 29 September 14

At the beginning of Septemeber, HP revealed a single member of its Stream line, a $300 14-inch laptop featuring a low-power AMD CPU and a full version of Windows 8.1. Now HP is back to add four ...

Lenovo Edge 15 Laptop Review

By Sam Rutherford published 30 January 15

The Edge 15 picks up where the Flex 2 15 left off, with a 300-degree full HD screen, a premium aluminum design and booming speakers.

Dell Venue 7 (2014) Review

By Sam Rutherford published 15 August 14

The Dell Venue 7 is an attractive and capable 7-inch Android tablet with strong battery life.

Asus ZenBook Pro UX501VW Review

By Sam Rutherford published 12 February 16

Editor's Choice

Asus' ZenBook Pro offers top-tier performance and design at a fraction of the price of other pro-level 15-inch laptops from Apple and Dell.

Sony Xperia Z3 Review

By Sam Rutherford published 18 November 14

Editor's Choice

Sony's best smartphone ever features a super sharp 20.7-megapixel camera, a wonderfully bright screen, epic battery life and even PS4 integration for avid gamers.

Acer Aspire E14 (E5-471-59RT) Review

By Sam Rutherford published 13 August 14

The Raspberry Red Acer Aspire E5-471-59RT is a long-lasting system for those looking for a budget laptop with style.

Dell Debuts World's First 17-inch 2-in-1

By Sam Rutherford published 31 May 16

Intel Announces First-ever Mobile Xeon CPUs

By Sam Rutherford published 10 August 15

While there’s no shortage of fast laptop processors such as the 3.1-GHz Intel Core i7-4940MX Extreme Edition or the 2.9-GHz Core i7-5950HQ, people who wanted the stability of Intel’s Xeon series...

Office Touch Apps for Windows 10: Finger Friendly

By Sam Rutherford published 4 February 15

Updated Surface Book Gets Bigger Battery, More Powerful GPU

By Sam Rutherford published 26 October 16

Digital Storm Equinox Review

By Sam Rutherford published 29 January 16

The Digital Storm Equinox puts plenty of gaming power into a thin and light 15-inch aluminum body, but its battery life is short.

Lenovo Y700 (17-Inch) Review

By Sam Rutherford published 17 December 15

The Lenovo Y700 offers an affordable way to game on the go, along with a bright screen, potent speakers and a speedy CPU.

Dell Latitude 7350 Review

By Sam Rutherford published 17 April 15

While on the hefty side, the Latitude 7350 is a versatile 13-inch convertible with an outstanding screen and great battery life.

Asus ZenBook UX305 Review

By Sam Rutherford published 2 March 15

Editor's Choice

The ZenBook UX305 stuns with a gorgeous all-aluminum body, a thin, fanless design, and 9-plus hours of battery life -- all for just $699.

Apple May Grow iPad Line with 12.9-inch Model

By Sam Rutherford published 26 August 14

HP Pavilion x2 10t Review

By Sam Rutherford published 9 December 15

HP's Pavilion x2 10t is a solidly built 2-in-1 with good looks and great battery life for those who want a smaller 10-inch device.

New Intel 6th Gen vPro CPUs: What Businesses Should Know

By Sam Rutherford published 19 January 16

LG Gram 15 Feels So Light It's Almost Not Real

By Sam Rutherford published 5 January 16

LAS VEGAS — There’s a certain kind of magic you get when keeping things simple. Not only does it prevent something from getting bogged down with unnecessary features, it also gets right to the ...

Samsung's $200 950 Pro is the Fastest Consumer SSD Ever

By Sam Rutherford published 23 September 15

Samsung recently unveiled the world’s largest SSD with a whopping 16TB of storage, but with an estimated price of between $5,000 and 7,000, it wasn’t for everyone. Thankfully, Samsung has just un...

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