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NotebookReview

  1. Hardware, Software and Accessories

    1. What Notebook Should I Buy?

      Not sure which laptop you should buy? It's a tough decision, so post questions and get help from our expert forum members!
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      102,487
      Messages:
      730,060
      Latest: 17'' laptop purchase questions Placeholder101, Feb 26, 2015 at 5:48 PM
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    2. Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades

      Discuss Processors, RAM, Hard Drives and other basic notebook components here. Includes upgrade questions.
      Discussions:
      34,658
      Messages:
      383,248
      Sub-Forums: 1

      Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades

      Sub-Forums

      1. Solid State Drives (SSDs) and Flash Storage

      Latest: Skylake motherboard spotted at Embedded World 2015 Cloudfire, Feb 26, 2015 at 5:19 PM
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    3. Accessories

      Mice, backpacks and other external peripherals forum.
      Discussions:
      13,290
      Messages:
      116,363
      Latest: How to secure laptops properly? kent1146, Feb 25, 2015 at 10:54 AM
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    4. Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)

      Talk about games and mobile graphics cards here.
      Discussions:
      30,003
      Messages:
      559,570
      Sub-Forums: 1

      Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)

      Sub-Forums

      1. e-GPU (External Graphics) Discussion

      Latest: Nvidia clockblock part deux: vBIOS octiceps, Feb 26, 2015 at 5:53 PM
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    5. Windows OS and Software

      Software and OS discussion for Windows XP, Vista, 7 and 8. Mac OS software questions go here.
      Discussions:
      32,172
      Messages:
      340,995
      Sub-Forums: 2

      Windows OS and Software

      Sub-Forums

      1. Security and Anti-Virus Software

      2. Microsoft Windows XP and Vista

      Latest: HP pavilion surprised me after windows 7 was installed over w8 StormJumper, Feb 26, 2015 at 4:10 PM
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    6. Linux Compatibility and Software

      OS and software discussion for Linux/BSD. Also open for general Linux installation, software and support questions.
      Discussions:
      4,268
      Messages:
      51,012
      Latest: Clevo P150EM/P170EM Sager NP9150/9170 backlit keyboard driver beta testers needed Rob2D, Feb 25, 2015 at 5:11 PM
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    7. Networking and Wireless

      Questions and discussions about networking, routers, broadband service, or wireless connectivity go here.
      Discussions:
      10,069
      Messages:
      73,279
      Latest: .NET Framework Issue WhatsThePoint, Feb 26, 2015 at 11:30 AM
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    8. Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds

      Discuss paint jobs, stickers, aftermarket cosmetic changes, and custom notebook builds here
      Discussions:
      1,281
      Messages:
      21,549
      Latest: Lenovo Y50 Cooling mod - 10c Jetdel, Feb 26, 2015 at 5:54 PM
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    9. Desktop Hardware

      A forum to discuss desktop computers and desktop hardware.
      Discussions:
      6
      Messages:
      37
      Latest: AMD 3XX Series Cards Dhokahai1, Feb 23, 2015 at 1:15 AM
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    10. Smartphones

      A forum to discuss smartphones and other mobile devices.
      Discussions:
      7
      Messages:
      14,158
      Latest: All Things iOS - Apps, iPhones, iPods, iPads - Discussion Tinderbox (UK), Feb 26, 2015 at 1:23 PM
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  2. Notebook News, Reviews and Deals

    1. Notebook News and Reviews

      Post any Notebook related news or full reviews to this forum.
      Discussions:
      5,984
      Messages:
      102,181
      Latest: HTC Desire Eye Administrator, Feb 25, 2015 at 8:53 AM
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    2. Notebook and Tech Bargains

      Check out this category for the latest rebates, coupons and sales for Notebooks and other tech related products!
      Discussions:
      9,141
      Messages:
      50,718
      Latest: Found Cheap C2D T9800'S $25 katalin_2003, Feb 24, 2015 at 5:08 PM
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    3. Notebook Dummy Guide Articles

      Straight forward dummy guide articles for all things laptop computer related.
      Discussions:
      290
      Messages:
      5,293
      Latest: [Request] Is Caring for a Gaming Notebook Different from Caring for a Regular Notebook? Yukirin76, Feb 26, 2015 at 1:34 PM
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  3. Notebook Manufacturers

    1. Acer

      Discuss the Aspire, Ferrari and TravelMate line of notebooks from Acer here.
      Discussions:
      27,694
      Messages:
      299,789
      Sub-Forums: 3

      Acer

      Sub-Forums

      1. Packard Bell

      2. Gateway and eMachines

        1. eMachines

      Latest: Acer MXM BIOS Mods and discussion (was: x920G vs. 9600M GT) mpoumpis, Feb 26, 2015 at 2:32 PM
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    2. Alienware

      Alienware is the world's largest boutique brand, offering high-performance systems for gamers and enthusiasts.
      Discussions:
      48,776
      Messages:
      953,378
      Sub-Forums: 8

      Alienware

      Sub-Forums

      1. Alienware M11x

      2. 2015 Alienware 13 / 15 / 17

      3. Alienware 14 and M14x

      4. Alienware M15x

      5. Alienware 17 and M17x

      6. Alienware 18 and M18x

      7. Alienware Area-51/Aurora and Legacy Systems

      8. Alienware Desktops

      Latest: Ask Alienware's General Manager, Frank Azor, Anything on AWA! akouazote, Feb 26, 2015 at 5:56 PM
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    3. Apple and Mac OS X

      MacBook and Mac OS X questions and discussion
      Discussions:
      15,601
      Messages:
      190,099
      Latest: Some questions -- music production/gaming/Windows compatibility KCETech1, Feb 26, 2015 at 2:53 PM
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    4. Asus

      Asus produces stylish, powerful and solidly built Notebooks.
      Discussions:
      36,366
      Messages:
      582,673
      Sub-Forums: 2

      Asus

      Sub-Forums

      1. ASUS Reviews and Owners' Lounges

      2. ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum

      Latest: G51 SSD BSOD Hutsady@XoticPC, Feb 26, 2015 at 5:04 PM
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    5. Compal

      The world's 2nd largest laptop maker, Compal has designed and built laptops for all of the major brands as well as custom builders for over 22 years.
      Discussions:
      2,342
      Messages:
      28,964
      Latest: How to: Replace your broken (8600M GT) graphics card (in the [I]FL90) Dr.Colossos, Jan 22, 2015
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    6. Dell

      Dell Inspiron and Studio, Dell Latitude, Vostro, Precision and Dell XPS notebook questions and discussion here. Click Here to see the latest deals and coupons on Dell laptops.
      Discussions:
      64,579
      Messages:
      828,956
      Sub-Forums: 4

      Dell

      Sub-Forums

      1. Dell XPS and Studio XPS

      2. Dell Inspiron and Dell Studio

      3. Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision

      4. Dell Shipping Order Status and Customer Service Is

      Latest: XPS 18 Owners Lounge lburkhdl, Feb 26, 2015 at 5:53 PM
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    7. Fujitsu

      Discuss Fujitsu LifeBook, Stylistic and Amilo notebooks here.
      Discussions:
      2,835
      Messages:
      18,473
      Latest: Help needed for E743 HDD replacement KLF, Feb 9, 2015
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    8. Gigabyte

      From tablets to gaming to desktop replacements, Gigabyte has leapt into the mobile market with both feet.
      Discussions:
      171
      Messages:
      14,309
      Latest: Gigabyte P34G Not booting after BIOS update leozord, Feb 26, 2015 at 5:11 PM
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    9. HP & Compaq

      HP offers an array of notebooks to consumers under the G-series, Pavilion, and ENVY lines and business notebooks under ProBook/EliteBook
      Discussions:
      32,671
      Messages:
      492,402
      Sub-Forums: 5

      HP & Compaq

      Sub-Forums

      1. HP Business Class Notebooks

      2. HP Pavilion Notebooks

      3. HP Envy & HDX

      4. HP Compaq Presario, G-series and Mini Notebooks

      5. HP Drivers and Software Forum

      Latest: HP Elitepad folio 9480m (successor to 9470m) Charles P. Jefferies, Feb 26, 2015 at 12:52 PM
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    10. Lenovo

      Discuss Lenovo notebooks and Thinkpads as well as legacy IBM ThinkPads.
      Discussions:
      34,444
      Messages:
      430,063
      Sub-Forums: 2

      Lenovo

      Sub-Forums

      1. IdeaPad & Essential

      2. ThinkPad Edge, X1, X100e/X120e, & SL/L

      Latest: Y50 Replacement Displays Compendium TheSwede86, Feb 26, 2015 at 5:18 PM
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    11. LG

      LG produces high quality notebooks offering a great screen, battery life, and weight combination. Ask questions and discuss your LG notebook here.
      Discussions:
      1,403
      Messages:
      10,799
      Latest: Help!!! LG Ultra PC 13Z940 Availability in US? Joeminati, Jan 26, 2015
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    12. MSI

      Micro-Star International sells cool computers the world over, My Style Inside!
      Discussions:
      4,957
      Messages:
      130,849
      Latest: ***The Official MSI GT80 Titan Owner's Lounge*** GenTechPC, Feb 26, 2015 at 5:51 PM
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    13. Panasonic

      Discuss the rugged ToughBook notebooks here.
      Discussions:
      8,537
      Messages:
      97,159
      Sub-Forums: 1

      Panasonic

      Sub-Forums

      1. ToughBook Buy Sell and Trade Forum

      Latest: RAM upgrate, ideas? Matt Kahle, Feb 26, 2015 at 5:24 PM
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    14. Razer

      This subforum is for discussion of Razer notebooks, including the Blade and Blade Pro.
      Discussions:
      623
      Messages:
      17,747
      Latest: New Razer Blade (2015) ledzepp14, Feb 26, 2015 at 4:06 PM
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    15. Sager and Clevo

      Clevo is perhaps not widely known, but their products are re-branded and sold by many known boutique brands.
      Discussions:
      20,651
      Messages:
      437,173
      Sub-Forums: 2

      Sager and Clevo

      Sub-Forums

      1. Sager/Clevo Reviews & Owners' Lounges

      2. Reseller Feedback Forum

      Latest: **Official Clevo P770ZM / Sager NP9772 Owner's Lounge** superkyle1721, Feb 26, 2015 at 5:56 PM
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    16. Samsung

      Discuss the stylish and innovative Samsung notebooks here.
      Discussions:
      3,484
      Messages:
      83,756
      Latest: 2013 Series 7 chronos / Ativ Book 8 15" owner's lounge (NP770Z5E / NP780Z5E / NP870Z5E / NP880Z5E) goibhniu, Feb 26, 2015 at 5:36 PM
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    17. Sony

      Sony VAIO laptop questions and comments go here.
      Discussions:
      25,795
      Messages:
      363,383
      Sub-Forums: 1

      Sony

      Sub-Forums

      1. Sony Owners' Lounge Forum

      Latest: Official Vaio Pro 13 Owners Lounge (SVP13 2013) AstralWonder, Feb 26, 2015 at 5:56 PM
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    18. Toshiba

      Post questions and comments regarding Toshiba Satellite, Tecra and Portege notebooks here.
      Discussions:
      8,078
      Messages:
      55,036
      Latest: Z30 USB ports...3.0 or not? mkco, Feb 23, 2015 at 9:52 AM
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    19. Other Manufacturers

      Forum for boutique gaming rig manufacturers and smaller notebook vendors.
      Discussions:
      4,074
      Messages:
      40,535
      Sub-Forums: 15

      Other Manufacturers

      Sub-Forums

      1. Averatec

      2. BenQ

      3. Chromebooks

      4. CyberPower

      5. Hannspree

      6. iBUYPOWER

      7. Maingear

      9. Novatech

      10. OCZ

      11. Portable One

      12. Rizeon

      13. Sharp

      14. Vizio

      15. Zepto

      Latest: The Hannspree HannsBook SN12E2 Thread! motox22a, Feb 14, 2015
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  4. General

    1. Site Suggestions, Announcements and Guidelines

      Please post any site suggestion, site errors or help using forums questions here.
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      Latest: XenForo upgrade - Post bugs and other issues here Andy53, Feb 26, 2015 at 5:49 PM
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    2. NBR Marketplace

      Buy, sell or trade notebooks or notebook accessories. Keep it legal.

    3. Off Topic

      Discussion unrelated to notebooks
      Discussions:
      17,806
      Messages:
      696,057
      Sub-Forums: 3

      Off Topic

      Sub-Forums

      1. Motorized Vehicles

      2. Games, Home Theater, TV, and Movies

      3. Programming and Homework Questions

      Latest: NEW "What is bothering you right now?" Thread. Bonus: Now with 20% more bother! ajkula66, Feb 26, 2015 at 5:41 PM
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    4. Image Gallery

      Upload pictures of your notebook setup, screenshots or desktop wallpaper here

  5. Other Devices