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Realme C12 gets a new version as C20 leaks extensively

The original 3GB/32GB variant of the Realme C12 introduced last August is just joined by a new memory version in India that has 4GB RAM and 64GB storage onboard.

Priced at INR9,999 ($135/€110), the new variant costs INR1,000 ($15/€11) more than the base model and is already up for purchase through Flipkart and Realme.com in Power Blue and Power Silver color options. It will also be sold through retail stores across the country starting January 20.

The Realme C12 is powered by the Helio G35 SoC, sports a 6.5″ HD+ LCD, and features a 13MP triple camera. The smartphone also comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and packs a 6,000 mAh battery that draws power through a microUSB port. You can head this way to check out the detailed specs of Realme C12.

While Realme’s Indian branch has launched a new C12 variant, its Vietnamese counterpart is preparing to announce the C20 soon as its promotional image has surfaced online.

Realme C20 has a lot in common with C11

The Realme C20 looks similar to the C11 and will come in at least two colors – Black and Blue. The smartphone will be powered by the Helio G35 SoC and will have 2GB RAM and 32GB storage onboard.

The C20 will pack a 6.5″ HD+ screen and feature a total of two cameras – a 5MP selfie shooter and an 8MP primary camera. Fueling the entire package will be a 5,000 mAh battery with 10W charging.

Realme C20

While Realme is yet to announce the C20, Vietnamese retailer FPTShop has listed it on its site with a price tag of VND2,690,000 ($115/€95) and full specs. Although it doesn’t tell us when the smartphone will be launched, it must be mere days away.

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Flashback: the original Samsung Galaxy S was a best-seller that spawned an empire

We’ve covered the Galaxy S II and Galaxy S III in previous Flashback articles, but now it’s time for the original – the one that started it all. Well, ther was the I7500 Galaxy after which almost all of Samsung’s Android phones are named, but we mean the original S-series phone.

The Samsung Galaxy S (I9000 if you want to compare model numbers) was announced in March 2010. Yes, the S series are over a decade old now. The phone became available in June of that year and would reach a total of 10 million units sold by January 2011. 4 million of those were sold in North America (more on that later) and 2.5 million went to Europe.

Samsung I9000 Galaxy S

The S-phone popularized Samsung’s Super AMOLED panel, though it was not the first to use them. That honor goes to the Wave, a Bada-powered phone. Samsung hoped that the Wave series would sell millions of units too, the company was used to juggling multiple OSes. But Androids explosive growth quickly put an end to Bada, Symbian, Windows Mobile and other lines.

Back to the screen – it was a 4.0” panel with 480 x 800 px resolution, using the PenTile arrangement (two sub-pixels per pixel, not three). It was arguably the most impressive screen we had seen until then.

The Samsung I9000 Galaxy S compared with the iPhone and the LG BL40 Chocolate

The panel was laminated to the Gorilla Glass protective layer, so the image almost appeared to float on the top of the glass – most phones back then had an air gap between the screen and glass (sometimes plastic). Also, the contrast of AMOLED made the image pop, it had a clear advantage over the LCDs of the day.

At 9.9 mm thick, the Galaxy S was marketed as the thinnest Android smartphone in the world, a title that would be claimed by its successor, the S II, the following year.

The phone was powered by the Hummingbird S5PC110 chipset, later renamed Exynos 3 Single 3110. This was the first-ever Exynos chip and it was co-developed with Intrinsity, a company that specialized in high performance CPU design (Intrinsity was snatched up by Apple in 2010, shortly after the phone was announced).

The chipset featured a single-core Cortex-A8 CPU running at 1.0GHz (up to 1.4GHz in some variants). It was paired with 512MB of RAM and 8GB storage (with a 16GB option). Also, microSD cards up to 32GB were supported.

This was important as the Galaxy S was one of the best multimedia devices of its day. It was the first Android to be certified for DivX HD viewing (remember the DivX video codec?). Of course, the AMOLED display made for an awesome experience with its high contrast and saturated colors.

The phone also had a 3.5mm headphone jack with a Wolfson WM8994 DAC and, as we noted in our review, the audio quality was excellent.

The Galaxy S launched with Android 2.1 Eclair, which was skinned with TouchWiz 3.0. That’s right, version 3.0. Samsung started the TouchWiz project several years prior in an attempt to unify the touch interfaces of its phones that ran Windows Mobile, Symbian and even featurephone OSes (including the Jet and others). Like we said, at the time Samsung preferred not to be tied down to a single operating system.

The TouchWiz 3.0 user interface comes preinstalled on top of the Android OS

Anyway, the phone was officially updated to 2.3 Gingerbread. It never got 4.0 and later Androids with the official explanation being “not enough RAM”. However, with millions of units sold, this was a popular target for custom ROMs. If you take a peek at the XDA forums you’ll see some surprisingly recent posts. It seems that the latest version that you can get running on the I9000 is 7.1 Nougat.

The phone was equipped with 5MP camera on the back, which was pretty bare-bones. There was no LED flash, never mind a hardware shutter key. The photos it produced weren’t the best either (noisy and underexposed). On the plus side, the phone did record 720p video at 30 fps, which was no small feat back then. For comparison, the Samsung i8910 Omnia HD only got up to 24fps.

Samsung I9000 Galaxy S camera samples

We promised more detail on the Galaxy S in the North American market and, oh boy, there’s a lot to cover. The I9000 served as a basis for all kinds of variations, it seems that every carrier wanted its own version of the phone. Some of these only switched up the supported 3G band bands to fit the carrier’s network.

Then there were the likes of i897 Captivate for AT&T and later the i927 Captivate Glide, which packed a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. Or the I997 Infuse 4G also for AT&T. Note: it’s a 3G phone, never mind the deceptive marketing. The same goes for the Galaxy S 4G T959 for T-Mobile (aka Vibrant). It was a weird period in time when carriers started calling HSPA+ “4G” (they did much the same with LTE-A and “5G”).

Samsung i897 Captivate • Samsung i927 Captivate Glide • Samsung I997 Infuse 4G • Galaxy S 4G T959

The Epic 4G for Sprint was also a 3G phone, though the CDMA kind of 3G this time (this version had a keyboard). Verizon and US Cellular received CDMA versions as well, e.g. the Fascinate and Mesmerize i500. Samsung did create some honest to goodness 4G (LTE) models in 2011, ones like the Droid Charge I510 and I405 Stratosphere for Verizon – the former out a keyboard, the latter with.

It’s not just LTE, the Droid Charge also borrowed the larger 4.3” Super AMOLED Plus display of the Galaxy S II (which had a full RGB stripe instead of a PenTile matrix). Also, the camera was upgraded to 8MP, though the phone kept the original Exynos chip so no 1080p video recording.

Samsung Epic 4G • Samsung Fascinate • Samsung Droid Charge I510 • Samsung I405 Stratosphere

We’ll quickly go over a few other notable variations of the Galaxy S. On one end of the spectrum was the I9003 Galaxy SL. The goal with this one was to create a low-cost version of the highly popular device. This led Samsung to switch the display to an SC-LCD panel and the chipset to a TI OMAP 3630. Also, RAM and storage capacities were reduced.

Samsung I9003 Galaxy SL

On another end was the I9001 Galaxy S Plus, a fancier version of the phone (though not as good as the Charge). This one kept the Super AMOLED display and got an upgraded chipset – a Snapdragon S2 with a 1.4 GHz Scorpion core and Adreno 205 graphics (replacing the PowerVR SGX540 GPU). Performance was a mixed bag (check out the benchmarks in our review) with Snapdragon’s CPU being much faster, while its GPU lagged significantly behind.

Samsung I9001 Galaxy S Plus

Earlier this week Samsung launched the Galaxy S21 series, the 12th generation of S-phones. They still use Super AMOLED displays and (some of them) are powered by Exynos chipsets, though both are much improved from what was back then. No more TouchWiz, though, that was supplanted by One UI (and for the better, many would say).

Alienware AW2521H 360Hz Monitor Review: Motion Blur Be Gone

Our Verdict

Though priced at the premium level, the Alienware AW2521H delivers something almost no other monitor can: 360 Hz with a 3 ms screen draw time. That means there’s no motion blur, period. If you have an equally premium gaming PC to go with it, you can’t get better performance from any other display that doesn’t run at 360 Hz.

For

Fastest refresh rate you can get
Nvidia Reflex performance analyzer
Excellent HDR
AlienFX RGB
Low input lag
Usable ULMB

Against

Average SDR contrast
No FreeSync
Expensive

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Features and Specifications

Is the best gaming monitor about resolution, color saturation, contrast or speed? If you picked speed, then a 360 Hz monitor is for you. The 360 Hz refresh rate is the current pinnacle of smooth response and the lowest available input lag.

LCD technology has spent its entire life working to overcome one major flaw, motion blur. Because each frame remains on the screen while the next one is drawn, it has been termed “sample and hold.” Self-illuminant panels, like plasma and OLED, redraw the image hundreds of times per refresh cycle, which means there is no blur, even at frame rates as low as 60 fps.

LCD has two ways to combat this, higher refresh rates and backlight strobing. Better known as ULMB (ultra low motion blur), backlight strobing inserts black frames in order to mimic the action of OLED and plasma. It is effective but it reduces brightness and, in most cases, prevents the use of FreeSync or G-Sync. The better option is to raise the refresh rate and that’s exactly what the Alienware AW2521H does. Running at 360 Hz, it not only eliminates motion blur, it delivers super low input lag.

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Alienware AW2521H Specs

Panel Type / Backlight	IPS / W-LED, edge array
Screen Size / Aspect Ratio	25 inches / 16:9
Max Resolution & Refresh Rate	1920 x 1080 @ 360 Hz
	G-Sync: 48-360 Hz
Native Color Depth & Gamut	8-bit / sRGB
	HDR10
	DisplayHDR 400
Response Time (GTG)	1 ms
Brightness (mfr)	400 nits
Contrast (mfr)	1,000:1
Speakers	None
Video Inputs	1x DisplayPort 1.4
	2x HDMI 2.0
Audio	3.5mm headphone output
	3.5mm line output
USB 3.2	1x up, 4x down
Power Consumption	21w, brightness @ 200 nits
Panel Dimensions (WxHxD w/base)	21.9 x 15.5-20.5 x 9.9 inches (556 x 394-521 x 251mm)
Panel Thickness	2.9 inches (73.7mm)
Bezel Width	Top/sides: 0.3 inch (7mm)
	Bottom: 0.6 inch (15mm)
Bottom: 0.6 inch (15mm)	10 pounds (4.6kg)
Warranty	3 years

Fast flat panels used to rely on TN technology for their speed, but that is no more. Now, we have fast IPS, which brings back good viewing angles and better color saturation. The AW2521H uses one of these, along with a white LED edge-array backlight. HDR10 signals are supported with an effective dynamic contrast feature that broadens dynamic range to almost 8000:1 for HDR using a variable backlight option.

Video processing is cutting edge, of course, with 360 Hz and G-Sync. There is no FreeSync support, which is a bit unusual in today’s market. The AW2521H also includes ULMB up to 240 Hz. It won’t work in concert with G-Sync but does make a visible difference in motion resolution. Alienware makes a 240 Hz FreeSync version of this monitor, the AW2521HF.

Assembly and Accessories of Alienware AW2521H

You’ll notice the gold-plated contacts in the stand when snapping it onto the panel. That enables the lighting. You can still use an aftermarket arm with the included 100mm VESA mount if you wish. The cable bundle includes two DisplayPorts, one with a mini connector, and a USB 3.0 wire. The power supply is internal and fed by an IEC power cord. You also get a snap on cover to tidy up the input panel.

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Because it is a premium monitor, we expect top-level build quality and a long feature list. The Alienware AW2521H has both. Not only is the AW2521H well-made, it has a glowing Alienware logo on the back and a long LED bar on the stand that mimics the shape seen on Alienware’s gaming PCs.

The AW2521H features the same small bezel look as most of today’s gaming monitors. The bezel is visible when the power’s on, but is only 7mm wide at the top and sides. The bottom trim is 15mm wide and features the Alienware logo and a label proudly announcing “360 Hz.” A tiny LED at the lower right glows white and doubles as the power button. Behind the right edge are four more keys and an on-screen display (OSD) joystick. They click like a high-end monitor should and make short work of menu navigation and control. On the panel’s top edge is an ambient light sensor. Turning it on allows the image to vary in brightness with your room’s lighting.

Styling is minimalist but distinctly Alienware. The long oval shape is a theme that appears on the back of the upright, ringed by LEDs. You’ll see the same element on an Alienware gaming PC which we currently have in the lab. The RGB is coordinated once you make a USB connection and is controllable in the OSD and by the Alienware Command Center app using AlienFX. You can set different colors and effects for particular games or just to your liking.

The stand is of high quality and offers a 5 inch height adjustment along with 20 degree swivel left and right, 5/21 degrees of tilt and a 90 degree portrait mode. Inside the upright, visible from the front, is a convenient graduated number scale so you can remember your height setting when moving the AW2521H from place to place.

The input panel is recessed deeply underneath, so much so that cables with large connectors will be difficult to use. Luckily, two of the USB ports and the headphone jack are under the panel edge in a more accessible position. Video inputs include two HDMI 2.0, limited to 240 Hz, and a DisplayPort 1.4, which is the one to use for G-Sync and 360 Hz (see our DisplayPort vs HDMI article for more). You also get two more USB 3.2 downstream ports and an upstream, for a total of one up and four down.

There’s a second 3.5mm jack for external audio but no internal speakers in the AW2521H.

OSD Features of Alienware AW2521H

The AW2521H’s OSD is extensive and features everything needed for performance-oriented gaming.

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There are nine picture presets, mostly game-type specific, three gaming modes and Custom Color if you want to calibrate grayscale. The gaming modes allow changes to color saturation only and let you set different overdrive speeds depending on game type. Performance Tip: use the Fast overdrive setting for everything; it works the best.

Game Enhance mode includes a frame counter, countdown timers and multi-screen alignment marks but no aiming points. Response time is the overdrive control. Again, we suggest you use Fast for best results. Dark Stabilizer raises the black level to make shadow detail more visible. And Variable Backlight is an effective dynamic contrast feature. It has three modes, and Mode 0 is the most responsive. Each higher level delivers the same dynamic range but at a slower rate of change.

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The AlienFX Lighting menu lets you change color, brightness and effect for the upright and panel’s LEDs. You can also create custom scenarios linked to specific games in the Alienware Command Center app.

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The G-Sync Processor menu accesses the Nvidia Reflex Latency Analyzer, which shows control lag in real time in an on-screen window. It requires a USB connection and that you plug your mouse into the special USB port on the panel’s bottom edge.

ULMB is the backlight strobe feature that reduces motion blur. You’ll have to turn off G-Sync and reduce the refresh rate to 240 Hz to use it. It automatically sets the brightness to 100% to compensate for the loss in light output. Equalizing the brightness setting showed us a 12% reduction when starting at 200 nits. But if you max the backlight with G-Sync, it’s 48% dimmer with ULMB, so the change isn’t constant. With independent brightness settings though, it’s easy to equalize the output level, as long as you don’t want more than 238 nits.

Alienware AW2521H Calibration Settings

There are two ways to calibrate the AW2521H. In the three Game modes, color saturation controls are available, but there are no gamma or grayscale adjustments. The better choice is Custom color, where there are RGB sliders but no gamma options. We achieved accurate color with this option for both SDR and HDR content. Our recommended settings are below.

Picture Mode	Custom Color
Brightness 200 nits	73
Brightness 120 nits	37
Brightness 100 nits	29
Brightness 80 nits	20
Brightness 50 nits	7 (min. 39 nits)
Contrast	75
Color Temp User	Red 100, Green 99, Blue 90

When an HDR10 signal is detected, the AW2521H switches over automatically. You can still adjust the RGB sliders in Custom Color mode, but we were able to use our SDR settings for HDR.

Gaming & Hands-on with Alienware AW2521H

The AW2521H also includes Nvidia’s Reflex performance analyzer that shows real time information on screen with input lag and frame rates and is said to help reduce input latency (for more see Nvidia Reflex tested).

Though its focus is premium gaming, the AW2521H is a decent all-around monitor for everyday use. At 25 inches, its 1080p resolution provides enough pixel density to render small fonts and fine details well. An extra bit of sRGB gamut volume means bright and vibrant color for photo editing or video watching. The IPS screen provides decent viewing angles with little color shift or light reduction when viewed up to 45 degrees off center.

We engaged the variable backlight feature on Mode 0 for a little extra SDR contrast. Black levels aren’t all that deep, so shadow areas looked more like dark gray. It’s not that different than typical IPS screens in this regard.

Quickly we noticed how smooth any kind of motion looked. 360 Hz is seriously fast, and even just moving dialog boxes around the desktop looked almost other-worldly. Indeed, the difference between 240 Hz and 360 Hz can be seen with casual observation.

ULMB reduces brightness by around 12% if you start at 200 nits. Brightness can be raised to compensate. It only works up to 240 Hz, but it really makes a visible improvement to motion resolution. We thought there was no blur when watching BlurBusters test patterns at 360 Hz, but engaging ULMB at 240 Hz made it look even smoother. That means that if you don’t care about G-Sync, it’s actually better to do 240 Hz with ULMB than 360 Hz. It’s a shame ULMB can’t be used with G-Sync. But at 240 fps, tearing is barely noticeable, so some users might prefer to use ULMB.

For SDR gaming, we played a few hours of Tomb Raider. We left the variable backlight on Mode 0, which upped contrast slightly. Color was rich and saturated with natural hues, but shadows were still more gray than black. The AW2521H is reasonably accurate without calibration but our adjustments (see our calibration settings on page 1) are well worth doing, since they make a visible improvement.

Motion processing is simply the best there around. However, we saw no advantage to the AW2521H over the Asus ROG Swift PG259QN 360Hz monitor. Overall, response is on another level, and motion clarity is superior to any 240 Hz screen we’ve encountered. G-Sync worked perfectly as we often hit the 360 Hz maximum, thanks to the GeForce RTX 3090 graphics card in our Alienware gaming PC.

We enjoyed the same experience in Call of Duty WWII, which definitely looked better with HDR engaged. There was more pop and sharper detail in both highlight and shadow areas of the image. HDR processing cost us about 20 fps, but the game still hit 360 fps on occasion. Playing at 300 fps most of the time was no burden. Gameplay this responsive and smooth is truly addictive.

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Poco M3 is coming to Indonesia on January 21

The Poco M3 introduced last November will debut in Indonesia on January 21. The event will begin at 7:30PM local time and will be streamed live on YouTube.

The New Entry Level Killer bakal hadir! #POCOM3 akan memberikan sesuatu yang berbeda di kelas entry-level dan siap untuk menggebrak pasar! Pastiin lo tonton peluncurannya tgl 21 Januari 2021 pukul 19.30 WIB #EntryLevelKiller

Bookmark link peluncurannya : https://t.co/VsjQxMcddw pic.twitter.com/JMW05FFiam

— POCO Indonesia (@POCO_ID) January 16, 2021

The Poco M3 is powered by the Snapdragon 662 SoC, boots Android 10-based MIUI 12, and has 4GB RAM onboard. The smartphone has two storage options – 64GB and 128GB. But it also comes with a dedicated microSD card slot for storage expansion.

The Poco M3 sports a 6.53″ FullHD+ LCD that has a waterdrop notch for the 8MP selfie camera. The rear panel of the phone has an interesting design and is home to a triple camera setup comprising a 48MP primary, 2MP macro, and 2MP depth sensor units.

The Snapdragon 662-powered smartphone features a side-mounted fingerprint reader and packs a 6,000 mAh battery with 18W charging.

You can head this way to read our detailed written review of the Poco M3, or watch our video review linked below.

The best monitor 2021: Top 4K and Quad HD options for everyone

(Pocket-lint) – Whether you have a monster PC, a MacBook, or just an everyday use-it-for-everything computer, there are many reasons why you’d need a monitor. That also means there are many things to consider when looking to buy one.

For some, only the biggest and sharpest panel will do. For others, it’s fast refresh rates for smooth visuals.

Whatever your reason for wanting a monitor, we’ve tested and rounded up some of the best monitors for all purposes available right now.

Best gaming monitors: Top 4K, ultrawide and ultra-fast monitors to buy

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Dell Ultrathin S2719DM

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The Ultrathin series is a fine example of a stylish, minimalist design for a great price.

Because it has a slim, sleek metal stand, you don’t get much movement or adjustment out of it as you might from a big, plastic thing with lots of moving parts. That means if you’re tall – you can’t have the monitor at eye level, although we found with the ability to tilt the screen backward, we could get it angled enough to be pretty comfortable to use.

As an HDR-ready monitor, it’s great, especially for those looking for something simple, capable, and stylish to complement their minimal desk setup. While it’s not as pin-sharp as 4K, there’s plenty of detail in the Quad HD resolution panel. IPS LCD based tech also means you get good viewing angles too.

The 60hz refresh rate, 5ms response time, and AMD Freesync means it’s a capable gaming monitor too. In terms of ports, you get two HDMI ports, a single 3.5mm output, and the power input.

Sure, we’d prefer it if it had a Thunderbolt port or a Displayport input, but as an all-rounder, it’s hard to criticize too much.

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LG 27UK600

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LG’s 27-inch 4K monitor is great if you’re after a standard 16:9 ratio screen in an attractive package that’s as accurate as it is sharp.

The stand doesn’t move up and down; it’s fixed, so you can’t adjust the height to be at a more ergonomic level without putting it on top of a raised surface of some kind.

However, while the stand height isn’t adjustable, the screen can be tilted to ensure there’s some adjustment there.

At 27-inches, it’s a good size, and the quality of the IPS panel is pretty surprising at this price point. Viewing angles are tremendous, and we found colors, contrast, and details to be really well balanced across the board. It made a great panel for editing photos and videos on.

It’s not the most highly tuned for gaming, but with the addition of AMD’s Freesync, it’s good enough for most.

There are two HDMI 2.0 inputs, both support HDR sources and both can delivery 4K at 60Hz. Similarly, there’s a DisplayPort input of the same specification.

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BenQ EX3501R

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If you’re after an all-round great ultrawide panel for content creation, media consumption, MacBook use, gaming and everything in between it’s hard to look past the BenQ EX3501R. It’s big, looks professional, feels solid, and offers a great experience regardless of what you want to use it for.

There’s a USB 3.1 Type-C port, so you’ll only need that one compatible cable as well as gain access to the USB hub. There are also both DisplayPort 1.4 and two HDMI 2.0 ports.

Although the AMD FreeSync is designed to ensure there’s no frame dropping or screen tearing/aliasing with AMD GPUs, we found the response time was fast enough that we were able to play games at 60fps with an Nvidia based GPU without issue.

Likewise, it made a great tool for editing video on long timelines thanks to the color reproduction and extra space granted by the ultra-wide ratio.

The solid build, classy chromed feet, and 60mm up-and-down travel ensured it looks good and is relatively adjustable. There’s no right/left movement, but with a curved monitor, you don’t tend to get that.

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BenQ EW3280U

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A big, all-encompassing screen that does everything you need it to, the 32-inch 4K and HDR-capable BenQ EW3280U is a truly brilliant option.

On the back there are two HDMI 2.0 ports for fast action 4K input, as well as a DisplayPort connection and a USB-C port with 60W Power Deliver output and DisplayPort capabilities so you can charge and output display using a single USB-C cable from a compatible PC or Mac.

In theory, you could have a streaming box/stick, PC, console and your laptop all connected to the monitor and once and then switch between them using the included nifty little remote control.

The visual experience is generally great too. Being a big panel, it’s not as pin-sharp as some smaller 4K ones, but you get a lot more real estate to work with. It’s great for having multiple windows open, or working on video editing, and works just as well for watching movies or gaming.

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AOC U2790PQU

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AOC has long offered monitors that are great value for money, and the U2790PQU is no exception. It’s a great 4K monitor for working on thanks to a host of useful features and a sharp 4K panel.

The stand is adjustable, so you can slide it up and down to raise or lower the height. Regardless of your eye height, you should easily be able to find an ergonomic level for you. Plus, the screen can be tilted between -5 and 45 degrees.

Being IPS LCD means the accuracy of the screen is good, and 4K means it’s plenty sharp enough for anyone. Plus, that 27-inch size is just about the sweet spot for people working from home, or at the office. It has slim bezels, giving it an almost edge-to-edge appearance too.

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BenQ PD3200U

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At 32-inches diagonally, the BenQ PD3200U is a large display that’s not too enormous on your desk. It doesn’t take up much more space than a 27-inch iMac, thanks to having slimmer bezels.

The stand can swivel on its base 45 degrees to the left and to the right, and the screen can tilt from -5 to 20 degrees while also offering 150mm of height travel up and down.

The 4K UHD resolution IPS panel provides sharp details and crisp text and looks good from almost any angle. What’s more, with Dual View mode, you can have one side of the screen set up one way, and the other half calibrated for another source.

The only thing this display can’t do is keep up with ultra-fast gaming monitors. At 60Hz, it’s not the fastest screen going, but we were still able to play games at 60fps reliably, using the Nvidia GTX 1080Ti card.

Port wise, there’s plenty on offer with two HDMI 2.0 inputs as well as a DisplayPort 1.2 and mini DisplayPort 1.2 plus got four USB outputs, two USB inputs, a 3.5mm line-in, 3.5mm line out and an SD card reader.

Writing by Cam Bunton. Editing by Max Freeman-Mills.

TechStage | Top 10: These are the best smartphones up to 500 euros

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1000 Euros are too much for a smartphone? No problem: There are for 500 Euros almost as good cell phones. We tell you what to look out for when buying.

The top models of the well-known manufacturers are of course in the spotlight. Samsung Galaxy S 20 Ultra (test report), Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (test report) and Huawei Mate 40 Pro (test report) arouse desire because technically they combine the best of the best. A look at the price quickly makes it clear that the companies are being paid royally for it. Then the disillusionment quickly follows, because about 1000 Euro for a commodity such as a Smartphones cannot or do not all want to spend. That is also not absolutely necessary. Because with a little effort in the search (price comparison with filter) interested parties actually get models that can hardly do less, but cost far less. If you don’t want to go to this trouble, just read on.

Display In the price class of 400 to 500 Euros are resolutions Not to be found below FHD + – but hardly above either. With an average diagonal of around 6.4 inches, FHD + also results in a little more than 400 pixels per inch (PPI) and ensures sharp display even without 2K or even 4K resolution. As a technology, OLED is at the top of the list of requirements – not because IPS LCDs couldn’t be good, but OLED provides that extra little bit of black level, viewing angle stability, contrast and color intensity. LCD is therefore the exception in these price regions. More and more common: Panels with 90 or even 120 Hertz for a more fluid display of content. 144 Hz (at least in combination with OLED) remains reserved for high-priced gaming smartphones such as the Asus ROG Phone 3 (test report).

Power 6 GByte RAM are with androids Mandatory, 8 GByte between 300 and 500 Euro no longer a problem and now even 11 GB of RAM possible – the was reserved for high-end2 models not long ago. The drive should normally be a top chipset from the current or past year, such as Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865, 855 (Plus) or Samsung’s Exynos 9810 / 9820. The counterpart of Huawei is the Kirin 980, Mediatek or other providers cheaper Chips are usually no longer found in this high price region. Exceptions are generally always possible. For example, some of the smartphones in our list rely on a processor that is somewhere between the upper middle and lower upper class in terms of performance, namely the Snapdragon 765(G). It hardly makes a difference in everyday life, so with the appropriate remaining hardware, this should not be an exclusion criterion. Only benchmark fetishists and hard core gamers are usually better served with top chips because of stronger GPUs.

Other equipment 128 GBytes are mandatory in the price region for Android smartphones, even 240 GByte getting more and more frequent. Expandability via micro SD or similar is no longer absolutely necessary, but most models still offer this. Otherwise everything that is available in smartphones is technically on board – often even 5G. We have already used all current 5G smartphones in our 5G guide: These 5G smartphones are already listed. However, users should think twice about this as an obligation for the specifications of their smartphone. In the absence of adequate expansion, 5G is still far from being available nationwide in Germany.

As always, the battery should be an important criterion when buying. In addition to the pure power in mAh, things such as the ability to charge quickly and the option of wireless charging are important here. When it comes to the topicality of the Android version, most devices are in our top 10 look quite good. Who on Android 04 is set, gets its money’s worth and also the first devices with Android 11 are e.g. u get. Actually, many more models from this list should switch to the current Android version, after all, all smartphones come from at most 2020.

Place 1: Realme X 50 Per OLED with 90 Hz frame rate, 2400 × 1080 pixels on 6.4 inches – the display of the Realme X 50 Pro (test report) convinced us. The camera also, albeit primarily under good lighting conditions. Unfortunately Realme follows the 2020 he trend, ordinary Camera modules like the 64 – Megapixel main camera , the 12 – Megapixel telephoto lens and the wide angle with 8 megapixels with lower resolution Macro lens to inflate quad cam. The manufacturer could have saved the latter, but at least the other three lenses are reasonable. Even at the front there is in addition to the front camera with 32 Megapixel another wide-angle selfie cam with 8 megapixels.

Donated as drive Realme the X 50 Per a Snapdragon 865, that of fabulous 12 GByte RAM is flanked. So nothing jerks. 5G is also included. The internal memory cannot be expanded, but for just under 500 Euro at the time of the item full 256 GByte internal memory . Electricity comes from a 4200 – mAh battery that comes with 65 Watts can be charged quickly . Android 11 Has Realme as update already played.

2nd place: Xiaomi Black Shark 3 The OLED measures almost 6.7 inches -Display of the Xiaomi Black Shark 3, the not only 90 Hz, spec ren also an increased sampling rate of 256 Hz. This is particularly important for a gaming smartphone so that inputs are implemented precisely and directly. The Black Shark also has special shoulder buttons especially for gaming. But the smartphone also cuts a good figure outside of gaming. This is how the device is operated by a Snapdragon 865 with 8 GByte RAM in this version, internally there is 128 GByte. 5G is on board.

The battery is marked with 4720 mAh slightly stronger than in the Realme – model in first place and loads the same way fast. An update to Android 11 there is noc h not and also with the camera is with the main lens (64 megapixels) and wide angle (13 Megapixel) Conclusion. The third lens is just a depth sensor.

3rd place: Xiaomi Mi 10 T Exceptionally on a 6.7 inch IPS LCD, but with a full 144 Hz Xiaomi sets the Mi 10 T (test report). Main and wide angle camera with 64 and 13 Megapixels convinced in the test, the macro camera as always not. The smartphone is fast thanks to Snapdragon 865 and 8 GB of RAM absolute, also here are the built-in 128 GByte memory not expandable. 5G is included, Android 10 on the other hand not yet. The 5000 mAh strong battery can be used with 33 Watt fast charging .

4th place: Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro The Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (test report) no longer because the competition listed above is stronger in some points. Such shifts take place either because more powerful models have come onto the market or because the typical cheaper technical equipment is gradually pulling counterparties from higher price ranges into lower segments. The latter is the case here, and the better equipped version with 8 / 256 GByte against the trend has even become more expensive again and no longer fits into the 500 – Euro budget. But even the smaller version is by no means part of scrap iron.

The almost 6.7 inch OLED display with Full – HD – + – resolution offers HDR 10 + and did very well in the test. However, the screen only comes with 60 Hz to the customer – this is no longer state of the art. A Snapdragon serves as the drive 855, how much faster before hardly. Only with the main memory is more to be gained with other devices, but the 6 GByte RAM of the smaller version is still sufficient in everyday life.

The quad -Cam with up to 48 Megapixel and at least 5-megapixel macro lens delivers good results, 128 GByte internal memory is sufficient Space for apps. 5G is on board as well as a retractable pop-up front cam . The battery has decent 4500 mAh and can at least be with 30 Watt fast charging. With not even 440 is Euro the Poco-Phone the cheapest smartphone in this top 04. Android 11 already exists.

5th place: Oppo Find X2 This is the Oppo Find X2 not yet the case, but the rest of the equipment is convincing. This includes about the 6.5 inch OLED display with 90 Hz, the Quad-Cam with main, telephoto and wide-angle camera (48, 8 and 5 megapixels) plus macro camera with 5 megapixels and the built-in Snapdragon 765G. It doesn’t come close to the performance of a Snapdragon 865 do it but still a good figure in everyday life – also because he is proud 12 GByte RAM is combined.

Even with the internal memory, the manufacturer doesn’t do things by halves, but builds 256 GByte a. 5G is on board. The battery appears with 4025 mAh comparatively small in size, but should not cause any problems in everyday life. It can be described with 30 load watt. Android 11 does not exist yet.

6th place: Oneplus Nord This also applies to the Oneplus Nord ( Test report), with the the manufacturer back to its roots again oriented and great technology at a comparatively manageable price brings . Compared to the earlier “flagship killers”, however, this no longer works in all respects with top technology. The upscale mid-range device offers a decent OLED display with 90 – Hertz playback, but “only” a Snapdragon serves as the drive 765G. However, since the large configuration of full 11 GByte RAM and 200 GByte of internal memory is flanked, this should hardly bother anyone in everyday life.

In the actually good 48 – Megapixel camera, the manufacturer unnecessarily uses an additional macro camera with only 2 megapixels instead of telephoto function. The front camera with 32 Mega p ixel also has a second wide-angle lens. When it comes to endurance, the modern chipset has a positive effect, the battery with 4025 mAh ensures long running times. Together with the chic and high-quality housing, the North is a successful all-round carefree Package.

7th place: Oppo Reno 4 5G Oppo sets the Reno 4 5G to a 6.4 Inch OLED display without a higher Hertz number. Die K amera consists of main lens and wide angle with 48 and 8 megapixels, plus a depth sensor. It is also available on the front, it supports the 32 – Megapixel selfie cam. Also Oppo uses the Snapdragon 765 G , combined in but with 8 GB of RAM. 128 GByte of internal memory are just as fine and 5G is also included. The 4000 – mAh battery can be quickly removed with 65 Charge watt. Android 11 is available for the Oppo -Model already.

Place 8: ZTE Axon 11 5G Not so with the ZTE Axon 11 5G, the remaining values are mostly correct. The manufacturer uses 60 -Hz-OLED , the Quad-Cam consists of 64 – and 8 -Megapixel lenses for main and wide-angle cameras. They are filled by the macro and depth sensors with 2 megapixels each. Name-giving 5G is on board as well as a Snapdragon 765G. The combination of 6 GB of RAM and 122 GByte of internal memory is in G As opposed to d s better placed models, it can even be expanded with a micro SD card. The battery is performing 4000 mAh , 18 – Watt charging is comparatively slow.

Place 9: TCL 10 Per 60 – Hz-OLED with 6.5 inches, Quad – Cam with main and wide-angle lens (60 and 16 megapixels) and the annoying pretty – components Macro and depth sensors are unfortunately still very common in this price range . The Snapdragon 765 (without G) does a decent job in combination with 6 GB. The internal 128 GByte memory can be used via Mi cro-SD – Map expand – in this top – 10 the exception. The battery with 4500 mAh can only be used with 18 Watt load. So far there is only Android 10.

Place 10: Apple iPhone SE (2020) Who doesn’t like Android and prefer to stand on smartphones with the bitten apple, get to 500 Euro on current devices only the iPhone SE (2020). It is a bit out of line with the comparatively weak hardware, but thanks to the optimally adapted iOS 14. 3 anything but slow – also thanks to the strong Apple-A 13 – Bionic- Chipset . Surprised for that the device with a small 4.7-inch display and only 1334 × 750 pixels and only 3 GByte R.A.M. The 128 GByte As always with Apple, internal storage cannot be expanded, 5G does not exist. 1821 mAh with the battery sound almost negligible .

Conclusion Remarkable what one is for under 440 Euros in technology. The difference to the absolute top is sometimes not that great, at least not when you compare the price to the added value. Otherwise, the latest top models from established manufacturers are of course even better – anything else would be strange.

Anyone who doesn’t 500 want to spend euros, should take a look at our guide: The best smartphones up to 400 Euro, purchase advice: Smartphones with OLED up to 300 Euro and our best list : Top-10 of smartphones up to 200 Throw euros. Even in the last category there are amazingly strong devices.

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Best of CES 2021: Laptops from Microsoft, Lenovo, HP, Acer and more

(Pocket-lint) – CES takes place every January – typically in Las Vegas – and while it’s back for 2021, it’s all-digital instead. So while we’ve not been rushing around any real show floors this year, there’s been a lot of virtual running around instead.

It’s been a bumper year for laptops at CES 2021, too, with a heap of updated machines, new processors, and a big focus on gaming. Here’s the very best laptops revealed so far to give you the big picture.

Microsoft

Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Plus

In an unexpected move at the start of CES 2021, Microsoft added a new Surface device – but it’s not a wholly new device, rather the Surface Pro 7 Plus (or 7+) is a modified Surface Pro.

Really the Pro 7+ is aimed at education and business rather than consumers. That’s why there’s a larger battery and removable SSD, along with upgraded 11th generation Intel Core processor options.

Microsoft’s Surface Pro 7 Plus has longer battery life and a removable SSD

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Acer Predator Triton 300 SE

Here’s one that’s a little different: a gaming laptop that’s, well, ‘hidden’ inside a more casual laptop shell.

Gaming laptops are big business – but not just for hardcore gamers, per se – which is why this Predator model has come to be.

It’s all all-new idea for Acer’s gaming line-up for a number of reasons, one of which being that it’s the first Predator laptop to feature a smaller 14-inch screen.

Acer Predator Triton 300 SE review: The everyday gamers’ laptop

Razer

Razer Blade 15 (2021)

Lots of more traditional gaming laptops appeared at CES 2021 (there’s yet more below), but Razer pulled out the big guns by showing off its new Blade 15 with screen refresh rates up to 360Hz. Wowzers.

The design is second to none, too, with the same precision-crafted, CNC milled, durable finished design you’d expect from Razer.

How about that for a flash of design and speed? Looks like a real treat.

Razer reveals Blade 15 and 17 laptops with 360Hz screens and next gen Nvidia RTX GPUs

MSI

The GE76 is available in 15- and 17-inch forms, offering a super-fast 300Hz refresh rate screen – only the Razer lade 15 (featured above) can best that.

In addition to the standard GE76 Raider – which features an RGB light bar at the front – there’s also a special edition version, called Dragon Edition (pictured), which has an etched in dragon emblem. How about that for standing out?

Under the hood the GE76 features up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 GPU, along with Intel Core i9 CPU, delivering a super-powered combination.

MSI GE76 Raider packs in 300Hz screen, Intel Core i9 and Nvidia RTX 3080 superpowers

Gigabyte

Gigabyte Aero 17G / HDR

Gigabyte updated its Aorus and Aero lines, featuring the latest Nvidia RTX 3080 graphics and up to Intel Core i9 processors – putting it up there against the likes of MSI (featured above).

Top of the stack is the Gigabyte Aero 17G – priced from $2,499 – featuring a 17.3-inch screen with up to a super-fast 300Hz refresh rate. Or you can pick a 4K OLED panel with high dynamic range instead.

That’s some serious gaming clout with respect to visuals right there.

Gigabyte’s Aero and Aorus laptops come with RTX 3080 and OLEDs

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 2 i

Now for something out-and-out different: a dual-screen laptop. But the ThinkBook Plus, here in its second-generation form – which Lenovo calls “Gen 2 i” for some reason – features an E Ink display on the exterior, while an LCD screen lives within (in more standard laptop design fare).

This second-gen device’s key shift over the original product is that the E Ink display now covers 68 per cent of the exterior, increasing it by over 48 per cent compared to the original.

So why dual screen? Just as we said of the original: “E Ink is a low refresh-rate monochrome display technology, just like you have in an Amazon Kindle. It’s designed to be super low-energy in use, to negate battery drain, without the backlight causing eye stress. For reading, therefore, it’s a very comfortable experience”.

Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 2 i brings expanded E Ink second-screen display

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Acer Chromebook Spin 514

In a first for Acer’s Chromebook line-up the 2021 Chromebook Spin 514 sports an AMD Ryzen processor and graphics. It’s part of the increasing shift away from Intel chipsets.

Key to the design is a hinge that means this Chromebook can be used as a laptop, pressed flat as a tablet, or spun around for ‘stand’ and ‘tent’ positions at any angle you please.

The years have shown Acer progress its product line, too, with this 2021 model sporting far smaller screen bezels to the edges of its 14-inch Full HD touchscreen display.

Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (2021, AMD) review: Versatility is its charm

Lenovo

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i OLED

The 2021 version of the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro now offers an OLED display as part of its spec – promising richer blacks and more saturated colours than its LCD counterpart.

That screen is a 14-inch panel with a 90Hz refresh rate, while the resolution can be specified up to 2.8K (that’s 2880 by 1800 pixels) across its 16:10 aspect ratio – which is wider and taller for more visible real-estate.

The screen is the one core difference in an otherwise similar feature set to the Slim 7i Pro’s LCD counterpart – both models including up to 11th Gen Intel Core processors with optional Nvidia GeForce MX450 discrete graphics.

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro adds OLED display to tempting specification

Lenovo

Lenovo IdeaPad 5G

The IdeaPad 5G is Lenovo’s third take on the connected ultra-fast laptop. The IdeaPad’s aim is to being in a new phase of affordability, the 14-inch model – which isn’t available in North America – starting at €799.00 in Europe.

Take that in context: the Yoga 5G launched with a staggering £3K price tag on contract in the UK – at a time of life when hardly anyone is out and about on the move.

The IdeaPad 5G follows a similar structure to earlier Yoga 5G: it’s built upon Qualcomm’s 8CX hardware, which means 5G connectivity, no fans needed for cooling (so it’s silent), and absurdly good battery life is a given.

But that hardware also means full-fat Windows apps aren’t necessarily supported.

Lenovo IdeaPad 5G is a connected ultra-portable with Qualcomm processor

HP Elite Folio

The most noteworthy of HP’s new releases at this CES, the Elite Folio, is centred around Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 platform with a fanless design and 5G connectivity.

That brings with it similar advances and drawbacks to the Lenovo IdeaPad 5G (featured above), i.e. great battery life but not full compatibility with the full suite of Windows apps – but if you want 5G and longevity for an on-the-go office-like laptop then it’s likely to be a cracker.

HP’s slew of new laptops is headed by the Elite Folio with 24 hour battery life

Writing by Mike Lowe.

Oppo A93 5G announced with Snapdragon 480 and 90Hz screen

Oppo announced the A93 last year with a Helio P95 SoC, and today the company followed it up with a 5G variant. The Oppo A93 5G is powered by the brand new Snapdragon 480 SoC, boots Android 11-based ColorOS 11.1, and has two memory options – 8GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB. It also comes with a microSD card slot that allows addition of another 256GB of storage.

The Oppo A93 5G is built around a 6.5″ FullHD+ 90Hz LCD that has a touch sampling rate of 180Hz and a punch hole for the 8MP selfie camera. Around the back, you get three cameras aligned vertically in the top-left corner. This camera system is a combination of a 48MP primary, 2MP macro, and 2MP monochrome sensors.

The Snapdragon 480-powered smartphone supports dual-mode 5G (SA/NSA) and comes in three colors – Silver, Black, and Aurora. The last one uses a new liquid coating process and changes colors as light hits the panel at different angles.

Oppo A93 5G in Silver, Black, and Aurora colors

The A93 5G packs a 5,000 mAh battery with 18W charging and features a USB-C port, 3.5mm headphone jack, and a side-mounted fingerprint reader. The smartphone also has a triple heat dissipation system onboard with a dissipation area of 9881mm².

The 256GB variant of the A93 5G is priced at CNY1,999 ($310/€255) and is up for pre-orders in China through the company’s official site, but the price of the 128GB model is unknown.

Source (in Chinese)

Realme Link source code reveals Realme Watch 2 and Watch 2 Pro coming soon

Realme introduced its first smartwatch dubbed Realme Watch in May, and it appears the company is on the verge of delivering the Watch 2 and Watch 2 Pro which were mentioned in the source code of Realme Link – an app that serves as the central hub for Realme’s AIoT products.

The code doesn’t divulge anything about the Watch 2 and Watch 2 Pro, but you can expect them to come with some improvements over the first-gen Watch which sports a 1.4″ LCD and packs a 160 mAh battery.

Realme Watch

The Realme Watch has heart rate and SpO2 sensors onboard, and it also supports over a dozen sports modes, including Yoga and Cricket.

The smartwatch is IP68 dust and water-resistant and comes with music and camera controls. You can read our Realme Watch review to learn all about it.

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CES 2021: LCD screen and triple radiator on the RL AiO MSI MPG Coreliquid K360

Another of the PC products that MSI announced at its CES event 2021 has been All in One liquid cooling MPG CORELIQUID K 360, a new member that joins the RL AIO “Coreliquid” of the company incorporating a triple radiator with three fans MSI TORX FAN 3.0.

The RL AiO MSi MPG CORELIQUID K 655 has a 2.4-inch screen and a 60 mm in the block

One of the novel features that the K 360 is the inclusion of a 2.4 inch LCD panel that displays information about the PC, with performance monitoring, clock, temperatures or simply photographs chosen by the user.

In addition to the three fans TORX 3.0 with ARGB lighting , the water block where the LCD is housed has a cooling system Extraction equipped with a 13 TORX FAN 3.0 fan inside to help in cooling the block and also the board VRMs.

We will have to wait for MSI to reveal more information about the specifications, price and availability of this All In One liquid cooling equipment.

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CES 2021: Gigabyte Launches Three AORUS Gaming Laptops With New RTX 30

The arrival of the RTX 30 with NVIDIA Ampere GPU for notebooks has made the vast majority of manufacturers update their ranges or launch new models. Gigabyte has just announced the arrival of three notebooks from its AORUS family. The Aorus 17 G, Aorus 15 G and Aorus 15 P , they arrive with different configurations and options that integrate the new RTX 3060, RTX 3070 and even RTX 3080 along with Intel Core i7 processors.

The AORUS 17 G will be the largest model, equipped with a screen of 15, 3 “IPS FullHD a 300 HZ together with graphics that can reach the RTX 3080 at its highest configuration. The processor will be an H-range Intel Core i7.

This computer also has a mechanical keyboard with OMRON switches.

AORUS 17 G

AORUS 15 G

AORUS 15 P

17. 3 ”Gaming Laptop

Up to a GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU

Up to an Intel Core i7 H-series

FHD 300 Hz IPS LCD

Mechanical Keyboard

15. 6 ”Gaming Laptop

Up to GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU

Up to Intel Core i7 H-series

FHD 240 Hz IPS LCD

More than 8 hours of autonomy

13. 6 ”Gaming Laptop

Up to GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU

Up Intel Core i7

FHD 240 Hz IPS LCD

Followed by AORUS 15 G, an equivalent model but a 15, 6 “which also supports up to RTX 3080 together with Core i7 of the H range, in this case the screen is limited to 240 Hz with FullHD resolution on IPS panel. Gigabyte promises more than 8 hours of autonomy.

Finally the Aorus 15 P maintains the 13, 6 “IPS FullHD a 90 Hz together with an RTX 3070 at most and with Intel Core i7 processors

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17. 3 ”Gaming Laptop Up to a GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU Up to an Intel Core i7 H-series FHD 300 Hz IPS LCD Mechanical Keyboard	15. 6 ”Gaming Laptop Up to GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU Up to Intel Core i7 H-series FHD 240 Hz IPS LCD More than 8 hours of autonomy	13. 6 ”Gaming Laptop Up to GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU Up Intel Core i7 FHD 240 Hz IPS LCD

CES 2021: MSI Stealth 15M Powered by 11th Gen Intel Core i7 Processors and NVIDIA RTX 30 Series GPUs

There are several teams that MSI has presented today in the framework of the CES 2021 , and in this case we find a laptop called MSI Stealth 15 M which features an 11th generation Intel Core processor, the Intel Core i7- 3200 H, along with an NVIDIA RTX 3060 of 6GB , this being a combination that contrasts quite a lot with what we have seen in general, where the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 15 have generally arrived paired with previous generation CPUs .

In any case, this hardware arrives paired with up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM 3200 MHz, a Full HD screen with a refresh rate of 144 Hz . Regarding the storage of the equipment, we found only one M.2 slot. NVMe for a high-performance SSD, something that will also reduce energy consumption in order to preserve the autonomy of your battery of 52 Wh.

Stealth 15 M

Processor

New processors 11 Gen. Intel ^® Core ™ i7 – 11375 H

Graphic card

The new NVIDIA ^® GeForce RTX ^TM 3060 Laptop GPU 6GB GDDR6

Screen

15. 6 “Full HD (1920 x 1080)

144 Hz Refresh Rate, IPS-Level fine bezel

Memory

DDR4 – 3200, 2 slots , Up to 64 GB

Storage

1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen3

Webcam

HD Type (30 fps @ 720 p)

Communication

Intel ^® Wi-Fi 6 AX 201

USB ports

1x Thunderbolt ™ 4 Type-C

(supports USB3.2 Gen2 / DP / PD charging)

1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C / DP

2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A

Keyboard

RGB backlit gaming keyboard

Audio

2 x 2W Speakers

Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer

High-Resolution Audio ready

Drums

3-Cell, Li-Polymer, 52 Whr

Regarding the rest of the specifications, we find WiFi 6 connectivity by an Intel AX adapter 201 , a keyboard with RGB lighting, and a weight of 1.7Kg that will allow us to take the Stealth 15 M anywhere.

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CES 2021: MSI equips its GF series notebooks with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPUs

There are several teams that MSI has presented today at its CES conference 2021, and in this case we have to talk about the equipment of the GF range with the MSI GF 75 Thin and GF 65 Thin , two computers that arrive with similar hardware but two different diagonals for users who require more or less portability.

On the one hand, we found the MSI GF 75 Thin , a team of 17 inch with a FullHD screen of 144 Hz, processor Intel Core i7 – 10750 H, up to 64 GB of RAM memory and NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics card 3060 of 6GB.

GF 75 Thin

GF 64 Thin

Processor

Up to new Intel® Core ™ i7 processors – 10750 H

Gr card á fica

The new NVIDIA ^® GeForce RTX ™ 3060 Laptop GPU 6GB GDDR6

Screen

15, 3 “Full HD (2021 x 1080), 144 Hz Refresh Rate,

IPS-Level thin bezel

13, 6 “Full HD ( 1920 x 1080), 90 Hz Refresh Rate, IPS-Level fine bezel

Memory

DDR4 – 2933, 2 slots,

Until 64 GB

Storage

1 x 2.5 “HDD + 1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen3

2 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen3

Webcam

HD Type (30 fps @ 720 p)

Communication

Gigabit Ethernet /

Intel ^® Wi-Fi 6 AX 201

USB ports

1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C /

3 x USB3.2 Gen1 Type-A

2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C /

2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A

Keyboard

Pure red color backlighting gaming keyboard (10 EU)

SteelSeries Per-Key RGB (10 UEK)

Pure red color backlighting

Audio

2 x 2W Speakers

Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer

High-Resolution Audio ready

Drums

3-Cell, Li-Polymer, 51 Whr

Video output

1 x HDMI (4K @ 60 Hz)

Size

359 (W) x 254 (D) x 22 ~ 30, 1 (H) mm

359 (W) x 254 (D) x 21, 7 (H) mm

Weight

2.3 Kg

1,86 Kg

	Stealth 15 M
Processor	New processors 11 Gen. Intel ^® Core ™ i7 – 11375 H
Graphic card	The new NVIDIA ^® GeForce RTX ^TM 3060 Laptop GPU 6GB GDDR6
Screen	15. 6 “Full HD (1920 x 1080) 144 Hz Refresh Rate, IPS-Level fine bezel
Memory	DDR4 – 3200, 2 slots , Up to 64 GB
Storage	1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen3
Webcam	HD Type (30 fps @ 720 p)
Communication	Intel ^® Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
USB ports	1x Thunderbolt ™ 4 Type-C (supports USB3.2 Gen2 / DP / PD charging) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C / DP 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A
Keyboard	RGB backlit gaming keyboard
Audio	2 x 2W Speakers Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer High-Resolution Audio ready
Drums	3-Cell, Li-Polymer, 52 Whr

	GF 75 Thin	GF 64 Thin
Processor	Up to new Intel® Core ™ i7 processors – 10750 H
Gr card á fica	The new NVIDIA ^® GeForce RTX ™ 3060 Laptop GPU 6GB GDDR6
Screen	15, 3 “Full HD (2021 x 1080), 144 Hz Refresh Rate, IPS-Level thin bezel
13, 6 “Full HD ( 1920 x 1080), 90 Hz Refresh Rate, IPS-Level fine bezel
Memory	DDR4 – 2933, 2 slots, Until 64 GB
Storage	1 x 2.5 “HDD + 1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen3	2 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen3
Webcam
HD Type (30 fps @ 720 p)
Communication	Gigabit Ethernet / Intel ^® Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
USB ports	1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C / 3 x USB3.2 Gen1 Type-A	2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C / 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A
Keyboard	Pure red color backlighting gaming keyboard (10 EU) SteelSeries Per-Key RGB (10 UEK)	Pure red color backlighting
Audio	2 x 2W Speakers Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer High-Resolution Audio ready
Drums	3-Cell, Li-Polymer, 51 Whr
Video output	1 x HDMI (4K @ 60 Hz)
Size	359 (W) x 254 (D) x 22 ~ 30, 1 (H) mm	359 (W) x 254 (D) x 21, 7 (H) mm
Weight	2.3 Kg	1,86 Kg

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