"Alienware 17 (2014)" Review

The Alienware 17 is available with up to a Core i7-4940MX Extreme Edition processor though most customers are unlikely to notice any difference over the base i7-4710MQ in our review unit. An even higher-end graphics card is available in the form of the Nvidia GeForce GTX 880M 8GB, the fastest graphics card offered in any notebook; this is an upgrade worth considering for hardcore gamers. Lastly, top-end Alienware 17 configurations offer 32 GB of RAM though the 16 GB in our review unit is sufficient for nearly all tasks, including gaming.

Our review unit of the Alienware 17 features the following technical specs:

• 17.3-inch display (1920×1080 resolution, anti-glare surface, TN panel)
• Windows 8.1 64-bit
• Intel Core i7-4710MQ quad-core processor (2.5GHz, up to 3.5GHz Turbo Boost, 6MB cache, 47W TDP)
• AMD Radeon R9 M290X w/ 4GB GDDR5 memory
• 16GB DDR3L-1600 RAM (4x 4GB; 32GB max. supported – 4x 8GB)
• 500GB 5400RPM hybrid hard drive (Seagate ST500LM000-1EJ162)
• Blu-ray reader (MATSHITA DVDRWBD UJ167AM)
• Killer Wireless-N 1202 802.11n Network Adapter
• Integrated Bluetooth 4.0
• 8-cell li-ion battery (86 wHr)
• 1-year limited warranty
• Dimensions: 11.8″ x 16.3″ x 1.8″
• Weight: 9.2 lbs.
• Starting Price: $1,499
• Price as Configured: $2,298

"Razer Blade 14" Review

What Is It?

A powerhouse gaming laptop compressed down into a form so svelte it could be your everyday laptop. A 4.47 pound rig with a 3200x1800 QHD+ screen, and a discrete graphics card. The follow-up to one of the best Windows laptops of last year, with a better screen, and more horsepower. A gaming rig that fits in your backpack.

Specs:

• CPU: 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7-4702HQ (quad-core, 6MB cache, up to 3.2GHz with Turbo Boost)
• Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 870M (3GB GDDR5 VRAM), Intel HD Graphics 4600
• RAM: 8GB DDR3L (1600MHz)
• Screen: 14.0-inch, 3,200 x 1,800 (QHD+) IGZO, IPS with LED backlight, capacitive multi-touch
• Storage: 256GB SSD
• Ports: 3 x USB 3.0 port, HDMI 1.4, 3.5mm headphone/mic jack, security lock slot
• Connectivity: Intel Wireless-AC 7260HMW (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), Bluetooth 4.0
• Camera: 2MP HD webcam
• Weight: 4.47 pounds (2.02 kg)
• Size: 13.6 x 9.3 x 0.7 inches (W x D x H)

"Gigabyte P25X v2" Review

Ultra-portables, tablets, 

Ultrabooks and hybrids may be 

great feats of miniaturisation, 

but if you want serious power a 

larger device will be a 

necessity. Anyone serious about 

the quality and resolution of 

their entertainment will need a 

desktop replacement of 

some sort.Gigabyte's P25X v2 is 

definitely in the latter camp, 

with its 15in chassis packed full of processing and graphics power. 

But its price isn't as hefty as its chassis.

Specifications

Manufacturer and Model	Gigabyte P25X v2
Processor	2.8GHz Intel Core i7-4810MQ
RAM	16GB 11866MHz DDR3L SDRAM
Graphics	Intel HD Graphics 4200
Storage	2 x 128GB LiteOn LMT-128M6M solid state disk plus 1TB Hitachi 7K1000 7,200rpm hard disk
Optical disc	Matshita BD-MLT UJ260 Blu-ray rewriter
Display	15.6in LED backlit Wide Viewing Angle TFT with 1,920 x 1,080 pixels
Networking	802.11b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, LTE/HSPA+ 4G mobile data, Gigabit
Interfaces	2 x USB 3.0 (one sleep and charge), combo eSATA/USB 2.0, HDMI, VGA, combo headphone/S/PDIF, microphone, LAN, SD card reader
Width x Depth x Height	392 x 263 x 38.3mm
Weight	2.8kg
Warranty	2 year global

Sony Xperia Z2

GENERAL	2G Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - D6502, D6503, D6543
	3G Network	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - D6502, D6503, D6543
	4G Network	LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 - D6503
		LTE 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 / 2600 - D6543
	SIM	Micro-SIM
	Announced	2014, February
	Status	Available. Released 2014, April

BODY	Dimensions	146.8 x 73.3 x 8.2 mm (5.78 x 2.89 x 0.32 in)
	Weight	163 g (5.75 oz)
		- IP58 certified - dust proof and water resistant over 1 meter and 30 minutes

DISPLAY	Type	IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
	Size	1080 x 1920 pixels, 5.2 inches (~424 ppi pixel density)
	Multitouch	Yes, up to 10 fingers
	Protection	Shatter proof glass
		- Triluminos display - X-Reality Engine

SOUND	Alert types	Vibration; MP3 ringtones
	Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers
	3.5mm jack	Yes

MEMORY	Card slot	microSD, up to 128 GB
	Internal	16 GB, 3 GB RAM

DATA	GPRS	Up to 107 kbps
	EDGE	Up to 296 kbps
	Speed	HSDPA, 42 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.8 Mbps; LTE, Cat4, 50 Mbps UL, 150 Mbps DL
	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot
	Bluetooth	v4.0, A2DP
	NFC	Yes
	USB	microUSB v2.0 (MHL 3), USB On-the-go, USB Host

CAMERA	Primary	20.7 MP, 5248 х 3936 pixels, autofocus, LED flash, check quality
	Features	1/2.3'' sensor size, geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama
	Video	2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR,check quality
	Secondary	2.2 MP, 1080p@30fps

FEATURES	OS	Android OS, v4.4.2 (KitKat)
	Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801
	CPU	Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
	GPU	Adreno 330
	Sensors	Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
	Messaging	SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, IM, Push Email
	Browser	HTML5
	Radio	FM radio with RDS
	GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
	Java	Yes, via Java MIDP emulator
	Colors	Black, White, Purple (D6502, D6503) / Black, White (D6543)
		- ANT+ support - TV-out (via MHL 3 A/V link) - Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic - Xvid/MP4/H.263/H.264 player - MP3/eAAC+/WAV/Flac player - Document viewer - Photo viewer/editor - Voice memo/dial - Predictive text input

BATTERY		Non-removable Li-Ion 3200 mAh battery
	Stand-by	Up to 690 h (2G) / Up to 740 h (3G)
	Talk time	Up to 15 h (2G) / Up to 19 h (3G)
	Music play	Up to 120 h

MISC	SAR US	1.34 W/kg (head)     0.82 W/kg (body)
	SAR EU	0.38 W/kg (head)
	Price group

TESTS	Performance	Basemark OS II: 1080
	Display	Contrast ratio: 1195 (nominal), 1.944 (sunlight)
	Camera	Photo / Video
	Loudspeaker	Voice 66dB / Noise 64dB / Ring 75dB
	Audio quality	Noise -88.2dB / Crosstalk -88.9dB
	Battery life	Endurance rating 89h