The launch of Windows Phone 8 saw the announcement of a new generation of handsets, consigning a fairly lacklustre set of earlier devices to the past, with the news that those phones would not be upgradable to the newest version…
Posted February 5, 2013, 11:00 AM by Steven Parker | Filed in Hardware
Windows 8 has brought with it an influx of new computer form factors, including dockable tablets, flipping convertible hybrids and even dual-screen laptops. But perhaps one of the most bizarre ideas came out of the labs at Sony. We all…
Posted November 22, 2012, 12:30 PM by Steven Parker | Filed in Mobile Computing
A new era of Windows Phone is finally upon us, and HTC is leading the pack with their flagship smartphone: the Windows Phone 8X. Designed to be more compact than the Lumia 920 but equally high-end, the 8X introduces a…
Windows Phone 8 is here, and finally consumers can get their hands on the latest and greatest from Microsoft's Entertainment and Devices Division. It's a seriously major change, the biggest since Windows Phone 7.5 "Mango" over a year ago, and…
Posted October 3, 2012, 9:30 AM by Steven Parker | Filed in Mobile Computing
Late last year, Motorola released the amazingly slim Droid RAZR to praise from the community and reviewers alike. At the time, its TI OMAP dual-core processor and 4.3-inch screen were the markers of a flagship Android smartphone, and despite launching…
Late last year Samsung released the first in their Galaxy Note series, the weird smartphone/tablet combination that packed a monster 5.3-inch screen and the S-Pen stylus. Now Samsung is back with a tablet follow up, imaginatively called the Galaxy Note…
Posted August 29, 2012, 11:30 AM by Steven Parker | Filed in Mobile Computing
One of the biggest downsides of being a devoted fan of gadgets and gizmos is the cost of fuelling that addiction indulging that hobby. Most can only look on with jealous eyes at the never-ending stream of new devices that…
Posted August 27, 2012, 12:08 PM by Steven Parker | Filed in Hardware
Wireless capabilities, built-in microphone, surround sound audio, ten hours of battery life and 50mm audio drivers - just by looking at the box of the Corsair Vengeance 2000 headphones and you already see a good set of features. I'm also…
Posted August 24, 2012, 10:30 AM by Steven Parker | Filed in Hardware
We like mechanical keyboards. Mechanical keyboards are cool, and the one we have here today is bright white, making it a rare specimen. Neowing got their hands on the Matias Tactile Pro 3, which they'll be examining in this review while…
Posted August 21, 2012, 10:30 AM by Steven Parker | Filed in Microsoft
A mouse is a very personal item, as what works for you, may not work for others. Some like their mice with loads of buttons while others prefer ergonomics, some want a corded mouse and others want a wireless mouse.…
Posted August 20, 2012, 10:30 AM by Steven Parker | Filed in Mobile Computing
After a golden streak of reviewing high-end, flagship smartphones we find ourselves taking a step back and looking at the other end of the spectrum; after all, there are a lot of people out there who don't desire something so…
Posted August 15, 2012, 2:30 PM by Julio Franco | Filed in Microsoft
For the past couple of weeks, the Internet has been debating the reasoning why Microsoft would dump its "Metro" branding for the Windows 8 user interface. The company could be changing the UI branding to "modern", although Microsoft has yet…
Posted July 27, 2012, 11:30 AM by Steven Parker | Filed in Mobile Computing
It's been a long time since LG produced a top-of-the-line Android smartphone, the last of which was the LG Optimus 2X. Despite being the first dual-core device it was quickly overshadowed in early 2011 by other devices like the HTC…
Posted July 25, 2012, 1:00 PM by Steven Parker | Filed in Gaming, Industry News
In a series of interviews, Neowin has talked to the heads of Falcon Northwest, Maingear, Velocity Micro and Origin PC, covering the companies behind today's high-end and gaming PCs. This week Neowin chatted with Frank Azor, general manager of Dell's…
Posted July 20, 2012, 2:00 PM by Steven Parker | Filed in Mobile Computing
It's a Super Smartphone Showdown as Neowin pits the top five flagship devices from the major Android device manufacturers against each other. Here's what they have on the table:
Posted July 19, 2012, 11:30 AM by Steven Parker | Filed in Mobile Computing
When Google announced and showcased Android 4.1 Jelly Bean at the I/O conference, it was understood that Google wanted this to be a somewhat minor update to last year’s Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), so in this review, we'll just…
Posted July 9, 2012, 10:30 AM by Steven Parker | Filed in Hardware, Gaming
As the PC game industry gets ready for the official launch of Windows 8 in just a few months, the people who will be at the front lines of Microsoft's next operating system will be its PC OEM partners. While…
Posted July 4, 2012, 11:31 AM by Steven Parker | Filed in Microsoft
Windows 8's Metro interface lacks the traditional Start button and menu we have seen in the past several Windows operating systems. A lot of people felt it was a mistake for Microsoft to abandon this setup. Among them was Stardock…
Posted July 2, 2012, 10:00 AM by Steven Parker | Filed in Mobile Computing
One year. Three-hundred and sixty five days. Eight thousand and seventy-six hours. This is the amount of time I've spent with my Samsung Galaxy Ace. This isn't a review so much as an assessment of the device after an extended…
Posted May 7, 2012, 11:30 AM by Steven Parker | Filed in Hardware
Back in March, Neowin's Paul Ferson checked out the Das Keyboard Professional S, an excellent mechanical keyboard with a robust set of features and a pleasing clicky tactical feel that's also remained a favorite of TechSpot's staff for several years.…
Posted May 1, 2012, 11:30 AM by Steven Parker | Filed in Mobile Computing
In 2011 it felt a bit like HTC was playing catch-up with Samsung. They failed to release the HTC Sensation before the Samsung Galaxy S II was launched, and while the device was a solid dual-core performer it never reached…
Posted April 6, 2012, 12:30 PM by Steven Parker | Filed in Hardware
I'm a huge fan of trying to make my desktop computer as silent as possible, mostly so that it doesn't disturb me in a silent room or disrupt whatever media I may be enjoying. Naturally, I was excited to hear…
Posted March 27, 2012, 10:30 AM by Steven Parker | Filed in Microsoft
Microsoft's extremely popular Windows Live Messenger has been one of the most successful services to carry the Windows Live branding. It will be an integral part of Windows 8 too, with the Messaging app being embedded into the Metro interface. Just…
Posted March 13, 2012, 2:00 PM by Steven Parker | Filed in Gaming, Hardware
Alongside their Windows operating system, one of Microsoft’s most successful ventures has been into the game space: first with the Xbox and then with the ever popular Xbox 360. Neowin has posted another of its Trivia Tuesday features with facts and…
Posted March 12, 2012, 12:00 PM by Steven Parker | Filed in Mobile Computing
With such a huge range of smartphone hardware on the market today from vendors such as Samsung, HTC, Apple, Motorola, LG and more, it can be very confusing to keep up with what exactly is inside each of these devices.…
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