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Laptop Reviews: Compare PC and Mac Laptops and Netbooks   [ Updated: May 18, 2012 ]
It's hard to define the perfect laptop. In fact, there's no one 'right model' as it all depends on what you plan on using your notebook for. Our laptop reviews and handy search filter will help you pick the best model for your needs and budget.
Graphics Card Reviews   [ Updated: May 16, 2012 ]
A good graphics card is essential for smooth 3D gaming, but choosing the right one isn't always easy. With 3D-compatibility, energy consumption, noise levels, size and operating temperature all factors to consider, our reviews will help you find the right graphics card for your needs.
CPU Reviews   [ Updated: May 4, 2012 ]
The CPU is the brains of your computer, and the faster it goes, the faster you'll be able to get on with whatever it is you're doing. But should you go for AMD or Intel? Single, dual, triple or quad-core? What do you need for gaming, office work or multimedia?
Reviews: Mini PCs   [ Updated: April 20, 2012 ]
For those who don't want a laptop or a large desktop computer, the solution could well be a mini PC. Often based on laptop components, these machines don't take up much space and offer all the functionality of a standard PC.
Buyer's Guide: The Best Laptops   [ Updated: April 6, 2012 ]
Check out our pick of the best 14'' to 16'' laptops in this buyer's guide. If you're looking for a smaller model, then you need our netbook & ultra-portable laptop buyer's guide.
Buyer's Guide: The Best Netbooks & Ultra-Portable Notebooks   [ Updated: April 6, 2012 ]
Netbooks and ultra-portable laptops are 10 -inch to 13.3-inch laptop computers that are small and light enough to carry around easily wherever you go. As a result, size, weight and battery life are particularly important things to look out for.
Buyer's Guide: The Best Graphics Cards   [ Updated: April 5, 2012 ]
A good graphics card is essential for smooth and detail-rich graphics in computer games. Check out our pick of the best graphics cards before you upgrade!
Graphics Cards: Performance Index Tables   [ Updated: April 5, 2012 ]
Below you'll find two performance index tables with overall performances at two different resolutions, with and without texture filters activated. The tables show the 3D performance index for each card tested compared with a selected reference card.
Reviews: All-in-One Computers   [ Updated: February 17, 2012 ]
Consumers no longer only have to choose between a laptop and a desktop computer, as there are now all-in-one computers to consider too. These machines come with all their components bundled inside a screen.
Processors: Performance Index   [ Updated: February 8, 2012 ]
If you're having trouble finding your way around our CPU reviews, this performance index table may prove helpful. It gives an overview of performances for all the processors we've tested to date using our latest procedures.
Notebooks: The Best 15’’ to 17’’ Screens   [ February 3, 2012 ]
The quality of the screens used in laptops is far from matching that of desktop LCD monitors. Among the 15’’ to 17’’ notebooks tested over the course of the year, some do nevertheless stand out from the rest. Here are the three best!
Buyer's Guide: The Best Hard Drives and SSDs   [ Updated: February 2, 2012 ]
A good storage solution is essential to any computer, as it affects a system's speed, noise and heat output. Plus, since it'll be storing all your personal files, it's a component that shouldn't be overlooked!
Notebooks: The Best 10'' to 14'' Screens   [ January 27, 2012 ]
The quality of the screens used in laptops is far from matching that of desktop LCD monitors. Among the 10'' to 14'' notebooks tested in the course of the year, some do nevertheless stand out from the rest. Here are the three best.
Processors: Test Equipment   [ Updated: October 25, 2011 ]
Various manufacturers allow us to use their hardware to test CPUs. Here's a list of the components we use to put processors through their paces.
Graphics Cards: Test Procedure and Hardware   [ Updated: May 25, 2011 ]
We test each graphics card with eight games, in two different resolutions, and with and without texture filters activated. We also measure the operating temperature, noise output and power consumption, both when the card is idle (2D) and when working hard in 3D mode.
Graphics Card Reviews: 2007 - 2011   [ Updated: May 25, 2011 ]
When you look at a 3D card, you look for gaming performance, sure, but it's also crucial to evaluate energy consumption, noise levels, HD compatibility and so on.
Internal Hard Drive Reviews   [ Updated: May 10, 2011 ]
With capacities rising all the time, the cost of hard drive storage keeps on falling. Although every gigabyte you buy may now only cost a few pence, that doesn't mean that all of today's HDDs are good value for money!
Archive: PC and Mac Laptop Reviews 2008-2009   [ Updated: December 6, 2010 ]
New 'Ghosting Time' Test for TVs, Monitors and More   [ Updated: November 30, 2010 ]
We've developed a new test procedure here at DigitalVersus to measure and quantify ghosting in TVs, monitors and other types of screen. The longer the ghosting time, the more blurred movement will look on the screen.
Netbook Reviews Archive: Compare Ultraportable PCs   [ Updated: October 29, 2010 ]
Whether you see netbooks as a true mobility solution or a flash in the pan, they're everywhere. We've tested all the latest models so you can pick out the best ultraportable for you and compare prices to make sure you get the best deal.
3D films and games with glasses from ATI before Christmas   [ Updated: July 22, 2010 ]
Soon NVIDIA will no longer be alone in offering a 3D film and gaming solution with stereoscopic glasses. ATI's alternative is on the way and pulls the rug from under NVIDIA's 3D Vision system. In contrast to NVIDIA's proprietary system it proposes an open standard. What's more ATI seem to think the future of 3D lies more in films than gaming.
Miniaturisation: the no.1 challenge for laptop designers   [ Updated: July 9, 2010 ]
As consumers, we want them ever slimmer, ever lighter and yet more powerful and resistant. These are our demands. For manufacturers, it's a real headache. How're they responding?
Archive: Processors 2008-09   [ Updated: January 13, 2010 ]
The CPU is the brains of your computer, and the faster it goes, the faster you'll be able to get on with whatever it is you're doing. The market is dominated by two big manufacturers, Intel and AMD, but the decisions don't stop there--is a dual-, a triple- or a quad-core processor best for you? And if you're upgrading, how do you know that a new processor is compatible with your existing hardware?
CPU Heatsink Reviews   [ Updated: January 8, 2009 ]
A good heatsink has to strike the balance between keeping your computer's processor nice and cool and working as quietly as possible. Different manufacturers have tried new ways of juggling these two factors with the hope of finding the perfect compromise.
Installing A New Hard Drive   [ Updated: October 31, 2008 ]
For some people, the idea of replacing the hard drive inside their computer is as intimidating as changing a part inside their car. But don't panic--it's very simple, as we hope this walk-through will prove.
What to look for in a new laptop   [ Updated: September 19, 2008 ]
This page looks at some of the different components that contribute to the performance of your laptop. As well as explaining some of the technology involved, we've also tried to give recommendations based on four different ways of using a laptop:
Product Survey: Graphics Cards   [ Updated: August 13, 2008 ]
A 3D card’s worth is its speed in game, but not only. We also look at power consumption, noise levels and HD decoding...

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