Based on the Intel Z77 Express chipset, the Maximus V Formula motherboard offers ROG Gaming Features like SupremeFX IV which delivers better gaming audio, and GameFirstII with cFos Traffic Shaping technology which was revamped with a more intuitive ROG user interface.

Last year's HP Pavilion dv6 (2011) displayed a good mix of power, and affordability. But will the Ivy Bridge update and design refresh for this year's new dv6 improve on an already well rounded notebook? We find out in this detailed review of its improvements and if it can still impress.

Driven by Intel Ivy Bridge processors, these devices offer increased media and graphics performance, long battery life, as well as better security to better protect personal information.

Dell added two new models to their Ultrabook range this week. Joining last year's XPS 13 is its bigger brother, the XPS 14 and the student-targeted Inspiron 14z. Dell brought both models down to the HardwareZone offices for us to take a closer look. Find out more inside!

The ASUS P8Z77-V Pro/Thunderbolt is the first ASUS Intel Z77-based motherboard featuring the on-board Thunderbolt technology and comes with exclusive ASUS features like Wi-Fi GO! and Fan Xpert 2.

Powered by an Ivy Bridge processor, this 14-inch Ultrabook is loaded with proprietary technologies including the Acer Green Instant On, which will resume operations in 1.5 seconds from the Sleep mode, or 6 seconds from Deep Sleep mode, and the Acer Instant Connect which provides access to the Internet in just 2.5 seconds.

Enveloped in an aluminum/Mg-Al case, the Aspire S5 Ultrabook weighs 1.35kg and measures 15mm thick. It comes with MagicFlip, a panel which closes up to conceal the Thunderbolt, USB 3.0, and HDMI ports.

Aimed at busy professionals, these enhanced business laptops come equipped with Intel Ivy Bridge processors.

In a semi-metal chassis, the 15-inch 2012 HP Pavilion dv6 comes equipped with Beats Audio and quad speakers. Other features include its Full HD BrightView display, a built-in HP TrueVision HD webcam that offers chatting capability even in low-light conditions, and an integrated numeric keypad.

The HP Envy 4 is an Ultrabook armed with an Ivy Bridge Intel Core i5-3317U 1.7GHz processor, Intel HD Graphics, 8GB RAM, AMD Radeon HD 7670M discrete GPU, 500GB hybrid HDD with 32GB SSD cache and a 14-inch 1366x768 resolution LED BrightView Display.