Latest by M. Smith

MMO mice have become an important niche among gaming mice. Razer, which helped pioneer the category with the original Naga, is now fending off competition from Logitech and others – and has gradually lost ground. Can this all-new model defend the Naga’s crown?

HP’s Envy Rove 20 is a new entry into the fledgling market of all-in-one/tablet hybrids. Like Dell’s XPS 18 and Sony’s Vaio Tap 20, it offers a massive touchscreen and a built-in battery; unlike those competitors, a well-equipped Rove starts at just $879. Does this make it a bargain, or does the system crumble under its own weight?

For years, Acer’s Predator line of gaming desktops has tried to grab the attention away from gaming’s veteran manufacturers – without much success. This time it’s trying to outdo the competition with the G3, a budget build that seeks to undercut competitors. Is this affordable rig worthy of gamers’ attention?

Unlike most monitors, which come from the factory with lackluster default settings, the Samsung Series 9 is calibrated at the factory. This should make it capable of amazing color from the moment it’s plugged in, but can such a convenience justify the incredible $1,200 MSRP?

HP’s EliteBook Revolve is an old-school convertible with a rotating hinge and 3rd-generation Core i5 processor, but can it compete with newer, dockable 2-in-1s?

Asus’ new M51 servers up a buffet of connectivity and upgradability, along with well-rounded performance, for just $700. But can this versatile desktop do it all?

Simple, inexpensive, and affordable, the Acer Aspire Z3 AiO boasts a beautiful display, plenty of storage and good connectivity, but performance issues prevent it from reaching its full potential.

Some say first impressions matter, but Samsung apparently doesn’t agree. The company’s Ativ Book 7 looks and feels outdated, particularly when compared to the very best Ultrabooks. Only the system’s huge battery and excellent display keep it relevant.

The Acer Aspire V7 is long on power, but short on elegance, making it difficult to recommend for buyers uninterested in gaming on the go.

Samsung’s ATIV Book 9 Lite looks like an Ultrabook, but unlike so many other slim laptops, but uses a low-power quad from AMD that promises very low power consumption with adequate performance.

Want touch, but don’t want to spend a fortune? Lenovo has the solution with its IdeaPad U430, the company’s newest budget Ultrabook. Priced at $699 and equipped with a 4th-gen Core processor, it looks like a great value. But has the affordable price led to a few cut corners?

Intel has finally released a successor to the pair of ridiculously powerful six-core processors that debuted two years ago, and Origin has wasted no time stuffing the new king of compute power in a gaming PC. But are six cores needed for gaming, or is the Millennium the ultimate in overkill?

MSI’s GX70 is one of the few all-AMD gaming laptops still sold. Pairing an A10-5750M with a Radeon 8970M, it brings the company’s biggest guns, but can AMD’s best hardware compete with Intel’s impressive fourth-gen quads?

The revised Dell Inspiron 23 is here, and unlike its predecessor, it attempts to walk the line between the premium XPS One 27 and cheaper, slower alternatives. While this may seem simple, it’s a difficult balance, and the system’s $999 starting price pushes the limits of what consumers find affordable. Is this new Inspiron a value wonder, or just another mundane mid-range PC?

The AVADirect W230ST, built by laptop manufacturer Clevo, packs a standard-voltage Core i7 processor and Nvidia GTX 765M graphics into a 13-inch chassis for less than $1,200. That’s a deal gamers will find hard to resist, but buyers who do more than game will want to resist this laptop’s temptation.

Dell’s P2714T is one of the first 27-inch touchscreen monitors to hit the market. This provides an immersive experience, but only at an intimidating MSRP of $699, which is enough to buy some professional-grade displays. Can this touch monster justify itself, or is the touch tax still too much?

Looking for a super-cheap PC just to play videos and browse? The Neo X7 costs just $150, but awkward mouse and keyboard controls keep it from reaching its full potential.

What happens when a Yoga gets less limber? It becomes a Flex, Lenovo’s new 14-inch ultraportable with a 300-degree hinge. This thin, affordable laptop promises easy touch use at a starting price of just $569, but sacrifices are required to squeeze the system into its attractive MSRP.

There are a lot of small monitors available, and most of them aren’t very good. The Dell P2014Ht, however, looks like it could be an exception; it has an IPS panel, an adjustable stand and plenty of inputs. Is this 20-incher the perfect display for a space-constrained workstation?

Consumers looking for a big yet affordable monitor may choose to consider the Series 7 S27C750P, which retails for just $379. While not the cheapest monitor in its category, this Samsung promises superior contrast and good color accuracy with its MVA panel technology. Does it deliver?

Small and quick, the Origin Eon 13-S tries to blend portability with hardware powerful enough to play mainstream games at maximum detail. Has this formula worked, or does this mad scientist’s experiment lead to unintended results?

The Gateway DX4885-UB3A is one of the least expensive tower desktops on the market, starting at $400 and selling for no more than $599 at the high end. Despite this, the system can be had with the latest Intel 4th-gen processors, which seems like a great deal. But does quirky design kill the value?

Though Dell’s P2314T boasts a reclining stand and attractive design, this display is a bit expensive. Can this Dell provide the image quality its price promises?

We take a look at Lenovo's Flex 20, a portable all-in-one to see if they've finally cracked the portable desktop code.

The LG LN450W's 2560x1080 resolution offers a superior cinema experience, but does it work as an everyday monitor?

Is the T440s a modern take on a classic laptop, or has the brand’s formula been ruined?

Gateway’s ZX4970-UR22 all-in-one looks lackluster on paper. There is, however, one important fact in its favor; a price tag of just $399.

Heavy and thick, the ToughPad FZ-G1 is the tablet to have when the going gets rough

The unusual Acer Aspire R7 won an editor’s choice from us earlier this year, and it’s since been upgraded to include Intel’s latest 4th-gen CPU.

The all-new XPS 15 channels the spirit of the XPS 12 and 13 with its carbon-fiber construction and light weight. Has Dell finally developed a MacBook-killer?

Can the new HP Elitebook 820 solve the problems that plagued its predecessors?

The C720P's specifications are strong given the $299 price, but can this system defeat recent releases from HP and Toshiba?

The Dell XPS 13 has earned praise in the past, but its core design is nearing two years old. Can an update to a 4th-gen Intel Core CPU grant this Ultrabook a few new tricks, or is it time for this aging design to retire?

Cyberpower’s Zeus Mini is the company’s response to small form-factor computers from competitors like Falcon Northwest and Digital Storm. Unlike those alternatives however, the Zeus Mini starts at around $600 and, even when impressively equipped, rarely exceeds $2000. Is this a case of “too good to be true”?