http://reviews.cnet.com/4566-3000_7-0.html?subj=fdba&part=rss&tag=MR_Computer+Systems CNET Computer Systems Reviews are the most comprehensive resource for unbiased personal technology advice. Fri, 24 May 2013 01:11:39 PDT http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/cobd/cnet/cnet_88x31.gif http://reviews.cnet.com/2001-1_7-0.html?subj=fdba&part=rss&tag=MR_Computer+Systems 88 31 http://reviews.cnet.com/Toshiba_Qosmio_X875/4505-3121_7-35566942.html?subj=fdba&part=rss&tag=MR_Computer+Systems We have yet to see a truly great gaming laptop built from the ground up with Windows 8 in mind, but the 17-inch Toshiba Qosmio X875 can be configured into a powerful, reasonably priced mainstream gaming machine. Laptops Tue, 02 Apr 2013 04:06:04 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/Lenovo_IdeaPad_Y500_Intel_Core_i7_3630QM_2_40GHz/4505-3121_7-35536131.html?subj=fdba&part=rss&tag=MR_Computer+Systems For those looking for something more than a feature-light ultrabook, the gamer-friendly Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 is close to brilliant, and several configurations are currently available at a deep discount -- but I can't believe it doesn't have a touch screen. Laptops Wed, 20 Mar 2013 05:17:37 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/Lenovo_G580_15_6_Core_i5_3210M_Windows_8_4_GB_RAM_500_GB_HDD/4505-3121_7-35551216.html?subj=fdba&part=rss&tag=MR_Computer+Systems For basics on a budget, the Lenovo G580 gets the job done. Just don't skimp on the configuration. Laptops Wed, 22 May 2013 01:28:34 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/Trendnet_Powerline_500_AV_Nano_Adapter_TPL_406E/4505-3304_7-35117819.html?subj=fdba&part=rss&tag=MR_Computer+Systems The Trendnet TPL-406E is a fast way to extend your home network, while saving both time and money. Bridges Wed, 17 Apr 2013 04:32:12 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/Acer_Aspire_R7/4505-3121_7-35757122.html?subj=fdba&part=rss&tag=MR_Computer+Systems Acer deserves credit for trying new things in the ambitious Aspire R7. If you can get used to the odd touch pad, it's good for sharing your screen with a group, but it may be just too far outside the mainstream for wide appeal. Laptops Wed, 22 May 2013 03:39:09 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/ZyXel_PLA4205_500_Mbps_Powerline_Gigabit_Ethernet_Adapter/4505-3304_7-35021888.html?subj=fdba&part=rss&tag=MR_Computer+Systems The ZyXel PLA4205 power line adapter is an excellent alternative to using regular Ethernet or Wi-Fi to connect more devices to a home network. Bridges Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:57:05 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/Dell_XPS_18/4505-5_7-35636363.html?subj=fdba&part=rss&tag=MR_Computer+Systems It's the best of the small handful of current tablet/all-in-one hybrids, with a subtle, sophisticated design and good battery life, but this new genre is still in its early days. Search Results Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:45:34 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/Lenovo_IdeaCentre_Horizon_27_Core_i5/4505-3118_7-35561100.html?subj=fdba&part=rss&tag=MR_Computer+Systems Tabletop PCs may not be fully ready for the mainstream, but this coffee-table-size version from Lenovo is fun to use, and doubles as a solid all-in-one desktop. Desktops Fri, 10 May 2013 04:34:48 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/Lenovo_IdeaTab_Lynx/4505-3121_7-35477650.html?subj=fdba&part=rss&tag=MR_Computer+Systems The IdeaTab Lynx is a perfectly functional Windows 8 hybrid but lacks the lower price of some competitors, or better design and features of others. Laptops Wed, 13 Mar 2013 09:10:56 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/HP_Pavilion_TouchSmart_15z_b000_Sleekbook/4505-3121_7-35616239.html?subj=fdba&part=rss&tag=MR_Computer+Systems With a great design for the price and some better-than-expected graphics power, the HP Pavilion TouchSmart 15z-b000 Sleekbook may justify overlooking its shortcomings if you're on a tight budget. Laptops Wed, 27 Mar 2013 04:43:34 PDT