http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:28:12 +0000 editor@expertreviews.co.uk (Expert Reviews) technical@expertreviews.co.uk copyright Dennis Publishing Ltd. http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/images/logo.jpg http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/ Zend_Feed en-gb http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 15 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/laptops/1289368/asus-n55sf http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/laptops/1289368/asus-n55sf Blu-ray, dedicated graphics, a quad-core processor and an external subwoofer. The Asus N55SF has it all, for an unbelievable price]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0000 Asus N55SF http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/laptops/1289644/hp-pavilion-dm1-3200sa http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/laptops/1289644/hp-pavilion-dm1-3200sa This small and cheap laptop is great for frequent travellers on a tight budget]]> Sat, 21 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0000 HP Pavilion DM1-3200sa http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/laptops/1289650/samsung-series-9-late-2011-refresh http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/laptops/1289650/samsung-series-9-late-2011-refresh The refreshed Series 9 now meets Intel's Ultrabook specification]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0000 Samsung Series 9 (late 2011 refresh) http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/laptops/1289647/acer-aspire-s3 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/laptops/1289647/acer-aspire-s3 Acer's first ultrabook uses a hybrid mechanical/solid-state disk to keep costs down]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0000 Acer Aspire S3 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/laptops/1289641/asus-zenbook-ux21 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/laptops/1289641/asus-zenbook-ux21 The first Windows Ultrabook to compete directly with the 11in MacBook Air]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0000 Asus ZenBook UX21 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/ultraportables/1289521/samsung-series-5-ultra-13in-and-14in-hands-on http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/ultraportables/1289521/samsung-series-5-ultra-13in-and-14in-hands-on The Series 5 Ultra packs a lot into an Ultrabook-sized chassis]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:30:45 +0000 Samsung Series 5 Ultra 13in and 14in - Hands On http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/ultraportables/1289497/hands-on-dells-first-ultrabook-the-xps-13 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/ultraportables/1289497/hands-on-dells-first-ultrabook-the-xps-13 We take a close look at Dell's first Ultrabook, the XPS 13]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:31:00 +0000 Hands On: Dell's first UltraBook - the XPS 13 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/ultraportables/1289509/samsung-series-9-13in-2nd-generation-hands-on http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/ultraportables/1289509/samsung-series-9-13in-2nd-generation-hands-on Samsung's original super-slim notebook gets an update]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:23:10 +0000 Samsung Series 9 13in (2nd Generation) - Hands on http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/ultraportables/1289464/lenovos-ideapad-yoga-is-a-windows-8-ultrabook-and-multitouch-tablet-pc-in-one http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/ultraportables/1289464/lenovos-ideapad-yoga-is-a-windows-8-ultrabook-and-multitouch-tablet-pc-in-one 360-degree multitouch screen makes for ultra-light tablet PC]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 03:16:44 +0000 Lenovo's IdeaPad Yoga is a Windows 8 Ultrabook and multitouch tablet PC in one http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/ultraportables/1289395/acer-aspire-timeline-ultra-adds-optical-drive-to-ultrabook-format http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/ultraportables/1289395/acer-aspire-timeline-ultra-adds-optical-drive-to-ultrabook-format First Ultrabook to squeeze in optical drive]]> Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:17:36 +0000 Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra adds optical drive to Ultrabook format http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/ultraportables/1289392/acer-aspire-s5-is-thinnest-ultrabook-yet-thanks-to-motorised-port-bay http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/ultraportables/1289392/acer-aspire-s5-is-thinnest-ultrabook-yet-thanks-to-motorised-port-bay Acer's latest Ultrabook includes a neat motorised port bay]]> Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:12:48 +0000 Acer Aspire S5 is thinnest Ultrabook yet thanks to motorised port bay http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/laptops/1288924/lenovo-ideapad-u300s http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/laptops/1288924/lenovo-ideapad-u300s Lenovo's take on the Ultrabook specification has stylishly-restrained looks and outstanding build quality]]> Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:30:00 +0000 Lenovo IdeaPad U300s http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/laptops/1288927/toshiba-port-g-z830-104 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/laptops/1288927/toshiba-port-g-z830-104 This Ultrabook's full-size ports and matte screen finish make it a more practical proposition than many designs]]> Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:27:00 +0000 Toshiba Portégé Z830-104 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/laptops/1288429/lenovo-thinkpad-x121e http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/laptops/1288429/lenovo-thinkpad-x121e A Core i3 laptop in a chassis the same size as a netbook? Lenovo proves it can be done, and done well]]> Sat, 26 Nov 2011 08:00:00 +0000 Lenovo ThinkPad X121e http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/laptops/1288669/samsung-series-7-chronos http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/laptops/1288669/samsung-series-7-chronos With striking similarities to Apple's MacBook Pro, but at a lower price, is it time to buy a Chronos?]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:00:00 +0000 Samsung Series 7 Chronos http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/ultraportables/1288615/hp-unveils-the-folio-13-ultrabook http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/ultraportables/1288615/hp-unveils-the-folio-13-ultrabook Clearly borrowing a few design tips from Apple]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:48:29 +0000 HP unveils the Folio 13 Ultrabook http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/laptops/1288252/asus-u46sv http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/laptops/1288252/asus-u46sv Dedicated graphics and an internal optical drive in a laptop less than an inch thick - the U46SV is an incredibly well-equipped ultra-portable]]> Sat, 12 Nov 2011 08:00:00 +0000 Asus U46SV http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/laptops/1288192/dell-xps-14z http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/laptops/1288192/dell-xps-14z Dell's premium XPS brand expands to fill an ultra-portable gap with the 14z, a Windows-based machine determined to prove itself against the MacBook pro]]> Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:00:00 +0000 Dell XPS 14z http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/laptops/1288024/asus-zenbook-ux31 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/laptops/1288024/asus-zenbook-ux31 The first Ultrabook to make its way to our labs is one seriously desirable piece of kit - the MacBook Air has a real rival at last]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:49:00 +0100 Asus ZenBook UX31 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/ultraportables/1287823/hands-on-asus-unveils-its-zenbook-ultrabooks http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/ultraportables/1287823/hands-on-asus-unveils-its-zenbook-ultrabooks The 11in Zenbook UX21 and 13in UX31 are Asus' offensive against Apple's MacBook Air]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2011 09:59:59 +0100 Hands on: Asus unveils its Zenbook Ultrabooks http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/laptops/1287394/acer-aspire-timelinex-4830t http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/laptops/1287394/acer-aspire-timelinex-4830t Acer's latest compact TimelineX laptop keeps is slim and optical disc drive and huge battery life-equipped]]> Sun, 09 Oct 2011 08:00:00 +0100 Acer Aspire TimelineX 4830T http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/laptops/1287073/packard-bell-nx69 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/laptops/1287073/packard-bell-nx69 One of Packard Bell's thinnest ever laptops is an impressive ultra-portable that has ample performance and fantastic battery life]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:00:00 +0100 Packard Bell NX69 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/ultraportables/1286956/hands-on-acer-aspire-s3-ultrabook http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/ultraportables/1286956/hands-on-acer-aspire-s3-ultrabook Acer unveils its take on Intel's new Ultrabook specification, promises it will be the first to market]]> Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:03:23 +0100 Hands on: Acer Aspire S3 Ultrabook http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/laptops/1286104/sony-vaio-vpc-z21m9e http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/laptops/1286104/sony-vaio-vpc-z21m9e Amazingly thin, stunning to look at and with ample performance, Sony's latest Z-series is one seriously desirable laptop]]> Tue, 16 Aug 2011 08:00:00 +0100 Sony VAIO VPC-Z21M9E http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/laptops/1286305/apple-11-inch-macbook-air http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/laptops/1286305/apple-11-inch-macbook-air Is this incredibly small and light laptop the ultimate ultra portable?]]> Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:30:08 +0100 Apple 11-inch MacBook Air http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/laptops/1286191/13-inch-apple-macbook-air-mid-2011 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/laptops/1286191/13-inch-apple-macbook-air-mid-2011 Apple's thinnest ever laptop gets a more powerful processor and the latest version of OS X, but is it still the ultimate ultraportable?]]> Thu, 21 Jul 2011 14:48:24 +0100 13-inch Apple MacBook Air (Mid 2011) http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/displays/1286179/apple-introduces-new-macbook-air-mac-mini-and-thunderbolt-display http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/displays/1286179/apple-introduces-new-macbook-air-mac-mini-and-thunderbolt-display Thunderbolt a definite theme in Apple's hardware refresh]]> Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:17:49 +0100 Apple introduces new Macbook Air, Mac Mini and Thunderbolt Display http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/laptops/1286002/toshiba-tecra-r840 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/laptops/1286002/toshiba-tecra-r840 Plenty of performance muscle and an internal optical drive in a compact 14in laptop; Toshiba's Tecra R840 is ideal for frequent travelers that don't want to sacrifice features for portability]]> Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:00:00 +0100 Toshiba Tecra R840 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/laptops/1285900/samsung-chromebook-series-5 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/laptops/1285900/samsung-chromebook-series-5 The first laptop we've seen with Google's Chrome operating system - is living in the cloud for you?]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2011 08:00:00 +0100 Samsung Chromebook series 5 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/laptops/1285615/lenovo-thinkpad-x1 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/laptops/1285615/lenovo-thinkpad-x1 A business ultra-portable which is both portable and powerful, the ThinkPad X1 is also incredibly tough thanks to a reinforced Gorilla Glass screen]]> Sun, 10 Jul 2011 08:00:00 +0100 Lenovo ThinkPad X1