Articles by James Stables

Toshiba Satellite U920T review

By James Stables published 19 December 12

The Toshiba Satellite U920t is a Windows 8 hybrid device that crosses the laptop-tablet divide. But how does it fare?

5 ways to get more from Google Maps for Android

By James Stables published 8 December 12

Google Maps is utterly indispensable, and it's just got loads better with the addition of funky features such as Local and Offline

Dell XPS 12 (2014) review

By James Stables published 26 November 12

Dell's super screen spinning Ultrabook is a great convertible laptop, but is it just a gimmick?

Asus Vivo Tab RT review

By James Stables published 29 October 12

Alongside the Asus Vivo Tab is its little brother - a lower cost and lesser powered little number which runs the ARM friendly Windows 8 RT operating system.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon review

By James Stables published 24 October 12

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The ThinkPad X1 Carbon is the latest incarnation of Lenovo's flagship business laptop, with a new Ultrabook twist.

Sony Vaio Duo 11 review

By James Stables published 23 October 12

With Windows 8 appearing as both a tablet and desktop OS, the hybrid tablet-PC idea is one that's reared its head again.

BitDefender: iOS users most at risk from untrusted connections

By James Stables published 13 June 12

Free public Wi-Fi is the bane of Safari users' lives, according to new research.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 review

By James Stables published 31 May 12

If you want a tablet that's smaller and more portable than the iPad, you're in luck. Can Samsung's 7-inch tablet compete?

Samsung Series 9 review

By James Stables published 13 March 12

Samsung has chosen not to brand its super-thin, quick-to-boot and attractive laptop as an Ultrabook, so why do we love it anyway?

Hands on: Fujitsu Arrows F-07D review

By James Stables published 28 February 12

MWC 2012 Fujutsu was boasting that the F-07D was the world's thinnest handset, until Huawei came and trumped them by a millimetre, taking the sting out of a great headline.

Hands on: Fujitsu quad-core review

By James Stables published 28 February 12

MWC 2012 While visiting Fujitsu at Mobile World Congress, TechRadar was treated to a hand-on review of a product so new, that Fujitsu hasn't even given it a name yet.

Intel announces dual-core Atom for phones

By James Stables published 27 February 12

MWC 2012 Intel has announced a major overhaul of its 'Medfield' smartphone processor platform, adding two new Atom chips to its line-up - the dual-core Atom Z2580 and a low-cost Z2000,

Hands on: Asus Padfone review

By James Stables published 27 February 12

MWC 2012 Say hello to my little friend

Hands on: Huawei Ascend D Quad review

By James Stables published 26 February 12

MWC 2012 Huawei has unveiled its latest smartphone the Huawei Ascend D series at Mobile World Congress, and speed is the name of its game.

Hands on: Toshiba Qosmio F755 review

By James Stables published 12 January 12

CES 2012 Toshiba has shown off its new glasses-free Qosmio F755 laptop, aimed at gamers who want to add the third dimension to their games, without the need for bulky glasses.

Hands on: Toshiba Satellite Ultrabook review

By James Stables published 12 January 12

CES 2012 Amongst the throngs of new Ultrabooks announced at CES 2012, one has been kept a little quieter, but can be seen at the Toshiba stand, and could turn into a leading contender.

Hands on: Asus MeMo review

By James Stables published 11 January 12

CES 2012 The announcement of the low cost Asus MeMo tablet caused a wave of excitement when it was revealed during the Nvidia press conference at CES 2012, and for good reason.

Can Intel take the smartphone fight to ARM?

By James Stables published 11 January 12

CES 2012 Intel shows its smartphone hand - the Atom Z2460

Intel announces first Atom smartphone - Lenovo K800

By Dan Grabham, James Stables published 11 January 12

CES 2012 There will also be Intel-based Motorola handsets in 2012

Asus Zenbook UX21 review

By James Stables published 17 November 11

The Asus Zenbook UX21 is the first 11-inch ultrabook to hit the shelves, joining the likes of the Acer Aspire S3 and its bigger brother, the Asus Zenbook UX31.