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Yuzu's Prometheus update means playable performance in a number of Nintendo Switch titles (Image source: Nintendo)

Super Mario Odyssey in 4K? Yuzu Emulator's Prometheus update delivers multi-core support, but you'll still need an Intel Core i9-10900K for 60 FPS

The developers of the Yuzu Nintendo Switch emulator recently announced the launch of the Prometheus update. Prometheus delivers proper multi-core support, enabling massive performance gains in titles like Super Mario Odyssey.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 09 May 2020 10:32
(Image Source: iGamesNews)

Rumor | NVIDIA Ampere to offer 10-20% IPC increase over Turing, 4x RT performance with minimal FPS impact, up to 2 GHz OC clocks, and an overhauled software stack to take on AMD RDNA 2.0

New information pertaining to NVIDIA's upcoming Ampere architecture was revealed by Tom from the YouTube channel Moore's Law is Dead claiming to have access to insider sources associated with the launch. As per the sources, Turing is just a guinea pig experiment with Ampere expected to offer a 10-20% IPC increase, 4x the ray tracing performance, and clocks that can be easily pushed to 2 GHz. NVIDIA is also working on an overhauled software stack to counter AMD's Radeon Adrenalin Software.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 09 May 2020 10:23
Over 50 Square Enix titles are now on sale on Steam for $39

Square Enix's Stay At Home and Play bundle nets you over 50 classic games for just $39

Over 50 classic Square Enix titles are now on sale at 95% off on Steam. The 'Stay at home and play' bundle consists of a plethora of classics such as Rise of the Tomb Raider, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, Thief, and more. Square Enix says that all the proceeds from the sales will go to charities across Europe and North America.
Anil Satyanarayana, 09 May 2020 00:20
Doom Eternal single-player DLC coming soon-ish

Doom Eternal's single-player DLC screenshots showcase some interesting new environments

The official Doom Twitter handle just Tweeted what it claims to be screenshots from the upcoming single-player DLC for Doom Eternal. Each screenshot showcases a different environment, indicating that the DLC will span across multiple regions. Bethesda is tight-lipped about the release date of said DLC, unfortunately.
Anil Satyanarayana, 08 May 2020 18:11
The Black Shark 3 is now available in Europe. (Source: Black Shark)

The Black Shark 3 is unleashed on the European market

Today, (May 8, 2020) Xiaomi's gaming brand Black Shark has announced the beginning of open sales for its latest generation of flagship phones, the 3 and 3 Pro. These devices pack the Snapdragon 865 SoC, along with some genre-specific hardware tweaks. However, only some SKUs are actually available to order at present.
Deirdre O Donnell, 08 May 2020 13:16
Assassin's Creed Valhalla will be among the first AAA games optimized for the Xbox Series X. (Image Source: Microsoft)

Xbox Series X Assassin's Creed Valhalla gameplay trailer unveiled along with twelve other game titles

Microsoft just dropped the first Assassin's Creed Valhalla gameplay footage along with 12 other game title trailers, giving us a taste of what to expect from the next gen Xbox Series X console in terms of visual fidelity. There are some returning fan-favorite IPs including Dirt 5, Madden NFL 21, Vampire the Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 and Yakuza - Like a Dragon. The next gameplay showcase scheduled for July will focus on the titles currently under development at the Xbox Game Studios, including Halo Infinite.
Bogdan Solca, 07 May 2020 18:48
Schenker XMG Apex 15

81% Schenker XMG Apex 15 (Clevo NH57AF1) Laptop Review: Extremely fast, extremely loud

Performance at all costs. The XMG Apex 15 from Schenker Technologies is a very unusual high-end notebook. How often do you find AMD processors connected via a socket in laptops, after all? Find out which strengths and weaknesses this exotic device has in store in our review.
AMD Ryzen 9 3900, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile, 15.6", 2.7 kg
Florian Glaser, 07 May 2020 13:31
The new Helio G85 SoC integrates a slightly faster GPU. (Image Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek announces the Helio G85 mobile gaming SoC

Looking at the CPU and GPU specs, the Helio G85 mobile gaming SoC brings only small improvements over the G80 model. However, MediaTek also improved the connectivity and resource management sectors, plus the SoC now supports 48 MP image sensors with advanced AI features.
Bogdan Solca, 07 May 2020 12:29
AMD has gained CPU share on Steam in both Windows and Linux-based systems. (Image source: HardZone)

AMD fights back against Intel in latest Steam processor usage survey with the help of gamers choosing faster CPUs from Team Red

The latest hardware and software survey from Steam has detailed a good month for AMD in terms of overall processor usage and % change. It seems some gamers have been busy selecting devices with fast CPUs from Team Red, while it also appears likely that many users are relying on older and slower Intel-based computers during the coronavirus lockdown.
Daniel R Deakin, 07 May 2020 11:44
The AMD Radeon R7 M445 was used in the Dell Inspiron 15 5000 5567-1753. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

AMD disrupts Nvidia stranglehold in Steam's April hardware survey thanks to an uptake for the Radeon RX 5700 XT and an appearance by the Radeon R7 M445 laptop GPU

Steam has released its hardware and software survey for April 2020. Taking a look at the chart for PC video card usage by % change this month clearly shows that it’s not just sales or new releases affecting positions. AMD has two products in the top four movers alone, with the Radeon R7 M445 and Radeon RX 5700 XT gaining strong % changes.
Daniel R Deakin, 07 May 2020 10:55
MSI GP65 10SFK Laptop Review: 10th Gen Intel Core i7 Leaves its Mark

83% MSI GP65 10SFK Laptop Review: 10th Gen Intel Core i7 Leaves its Mark

Intel 10th Gen Power. MSI has beaten most other OEMs to market with laptops sporting Intel's latest Comet Lake-H processors. After having checked out the Core i5-10300H and Core i9-10980HK, let's see how the Core i7-10750H fits in the lineup.
Intel Core i7-10750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile, 15.6", 2.3 kg
Allen Ngo, 07 May 2020 08:10
How well does a laptop cooling pad work? We Amazon'd one ourselves to find out

How well does a laptop cooling pad work? We Amazon'd one ourselves to find out

Temperatures will definitely go down, but we want to find out by just how much and if the increase in fan noise would be worth the trade-off. With 4.5 stars and over 11,000 reviews on Amazon, we have our expectations set quite high.
Allen Ngo, 07 May 2020 00:30
The Odroid Go Advance Black Edition. (Image source: Hardkernel)

Odroid Go Advance: New version of the mini handheld adds USB C charging, L2/R2 buttons and can replace the Raspberry Pi thanks to its Wi-Fi connectivity

Hardkernel has released an updated version of the Odroid Go Advance, its portable games console. Called the Black Edition, the unit adds USB C charging, L2/R2 charging and Wi-Fi connectivity while retaining a 10-pin GPIO header.
Alex Alderson, 06 May 2020 21:53
The new Optix G27C5 is identical to its predecessor in almost every aspect. (Image source: MSI)

MSI Optix G27C5: The most pointless update of 2020?

The relatively inexpensive MSI Optix G27C4 has been replaced by a new model, albeit one that is arguably a downgrade. The Optix G27C5 is still a curved, 27-inch, 165 Hz and 1,080p monitor that has decent colour reproduction for a reasonable price.
Alex Alderson, 06 May 2020 21:47
Nvidia's 5 nm GPUs succeeding Ampere could be launched in late 2021. (Image Source: CRN)

DigiTimes report suggests the Nvidia Ampere GPUs launching in late 2020 may be replaced by 5 nm Hopper GPUs one year later

Apparently, Nvidia underestimated the impact of AMD's 7 nm GPUs and is now looking to phase out the upcoming Ampere GPUs faster, as the green team has already pre-booked an important part of TSMC's 5 nm production capacity for 2021, when the Hopper GPUs are expected to hit the market.
Bogdan Solca, 06 May 2020 15:58
4.4 lbs weight and 0.77-inch profile (Image Source: Origin PC)

Origin PC readies EVO15-S gaming and NT-15 workstation laptops with Intel Core i7-10875H CPUs

The new EVO15-S and NT-15 from Origin PC are essentially the same semi-customizable system that can be equipped with a Core i7-10875H CPU, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 4 TB of NVMe SSD storage. Users can choose among display + GPU options like FHD IPS 144 Hz & RTX 2070 / FHD IPS 240 Hz & RTX 2080 Super / UHD OLED 60 Hz & RTX 2070 / UHD OLED 60 Hz & 2080 RTX Super
Bogdan Solca, 06 May 2020 15:17
The new pre-built Asus ROG Strix GT35 gaming desktop PC weighs 15 kg/33 lbs. (Image source: Asus)

Asus ROG Strix GT35: Intel Core i9-10900KF and Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Ti combine for AAA gaming glory

Asus has added a new pre-built gaming desktop PC to its lineup in the form of the ROG Strix GT35. The device can be fitted with a Comet Lake-S processor up to the Intel Core i9-10900KF and can be configured with one of numerous high-powered graphics cards from Nvidia, including the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 11 GB.
Daniel R Deakin, 06 May 2020 10:39
Gears Tactics

Gears Tactics Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

Exciting Mix. Gears Tactics links the turn-based battles of an XCOM with the Gears universe. Read on to see whether the successful mix also cuts a technical figure.
Florian Glaser, 06 May 2020 09:21
The Asus Zephyrus M lineup offers some of the slimmest gaming laptops on the market. (Image Source: Icecat)

ASUS to refresh ROG Zephyrus M slim gaming laptops with Intel Comet Lake-H CPUs

Even though Asus has not yet announced this, the slim Zephyrus M gaming laptops will get updated with Comet Lake-H CPUs as suggested by a product description spotted in the Icecat database. The upgraded models will most likely come equipped with the refreshed RTX 2070 GPUs, as well.
Bogdan Solca, 05 May 2020 15:58
Alder Lake-S will move to a new LGA 1700 socket. (Image Source: Explica.co)

Intel 12th gen Alder Lake-S will use a larger LGA 1700 socket that may last for three generations

Information about socket support for Intel Alder Lake-S has surfaced online. Alder Lake-S will require a larger LGA 1700 socket that will be compatible for at least three succeeding generations of Core processors. The 10nm++ Alder Lake-S platform is expected to sport of a mix of high-performing Golden Cove and power-efficient Gracemont cores.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 05 May 2020 15:42
The new MEG Trident X 10th are only slightly larger than a console. (Image Source: MSI)

MSI announces MEG Trident X 10th compact desktop gaming systems with Comet Lake-S CPUs

MSI is updating the high-end Trident X lineup of slim gaming desktops with CPU options like the i7-10700K(F) and i9-10900K. Users can also choose among RTX 2070 Super and RTX 2080 Ti GPUs, 32 and 64 GB of RAM and may opt for a 1 TB NVMe SSD or an 1 TB NVMe SSD + 1 TB HDD combo storage solution. Other noteworthy features include 2.5 GbE + Wi-Fi 6 and Thunderbolt 3.
Bogdan Solca, 05 May 2020 15:30
Nintendo's mascot, clearly feeling too old for this (Image source: Nintendo)

Super Mario 64 gets ported to PC with DirectX 12 and ray-tracing support: doesn't need an RTX 2080 Ti but it still looks...like an N64 game

An intrepid modder built a DirectX 12 port of Nintendo classic Super Mario 64 for the PC. Using ReShade and its ray-tracing plugin, they were even able to get ray-traced global illumination working.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 05 May 2020 14:18
The Lenovo Legion gaming smartphone has a pop-up camera on its side. (Image source: XDA Developers)

Lenovo Legion gaming smartphone renders and key specs revealed: Pop-up camera on the side and higher touch sampling rate than the OnePlus 8 Pro

Marketing videos from Lenovo have revealed a wealth of details about the upcoming Lenovo Legion gaming smartphone. The device features two USB Type-C ports for charging a 5,000 mAh dual-cell battery and the company claims 0-100% charge in 30 minutes. Unusually, the Lenovo Legion smartphone has a pop-up camera on its side.
Daniel R Deakin, 05 May 2020 12:10
Razer Blade 15 with 10th gen Core i7-108750H is now available and it'll set you back $2600 USD (Image source: Razer)

Razer Blade 15 with 10th gen Core i7-10875H is now available and it'll set you back $2600 USD

With the Intel 10th gen models on the way, now would be a great time to consider the Intel 9th gen models instead. Razer is cutting prices on last year's models if the marginally improved CPU and GPU upgrades don't interest you.
Allen Ngo, 05 May 2020 01:59
MSI GS66 Stealth

MSI GS66: Quite loud for a Stealth notebook

Visually, the MSI GS66 Stealth offers a very subdued and tasteful impression. But as soon as you turn on the device, the fans quickly make themselves heard.
Florian Glaser, 04 May 2020 21:37
Google's Assistant can now open games in Stadia. (Source: 9to5Google)

Stadia integration with the Google Assistant kicks off with the ability to launch games on Chrome OS and Android

Google had promised the ability to control its cloud gaming platform Stadia using the Assistant on more platforms. This has started to come to fruition with the ability to tell this AI to launch titles via the service. It reportedly works through text or voice on Android or Chrome OS devices.
Deirdre O Donnell, 04 May 2020 20:58
A PS5 concept design that favors a curvier approach. (Image source: VR4Player)

New PlayStation 5 concept design video offers funky cooling fan solution and screenshots of future PS5 game The Lord of the Rings: Gollum are leaked

A new PlayStation 5 concept design video has been uploaded by VR4Player and the striking console features a novel idea for the cooling solution, which appears to consist of a fan hidden under a removable lid. Screenshots taken from an unknown platform of the future PS5 game Lord of the Rings: Gollum have been shared online.
Daniel R Deakin, 04 May 2020 14:42
HP drops the creepy tribal mask Omen logo for a new, simpler one (Source: HP)

HP ditches the 30 year old tribal mask Omen logo for a newer, simpler one

Say goodbye to the creepy tribal mask VoodooPC logo as the Omen series will be moving forward with an updated minimalist logo that's easier on the eyes.
Allen Ngo, 04 May 2020 14:01
The refreshed HP Omen 30L exploded view. (Source: HP)

HP's new Omen 25L and 30L desktop PCs include some all-AMD options

HP’s refresh of their OMEN gaming brand includes new desktop PCs with all-AMD combinations sold alongside the regular Intel/Nvidia or AMD/Nvidia setups. This makes HP one of the few major OEMs producing full AMD systems.
Craig Ward, 04 May 2020 14:00
The ultimate Xbox Series X? Meet Project Oris. (Source: Joseph Dumary)

Fun Xbox Series X concept "Project Oris" reimagines it as an all-in-one gaming solution

Designer Joseph Dumary hasn’t been wasting his COVID-19 lockdown time twiddling his thumbs. Instead, the designer has put his extra time and energy into developing an impressive design concept for an all-in-one Xbox Series X system that has a lot of interesting features and tech packed into it.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 04 May 2020 13:23
The Dell G3 was refreshed in late 2019 with the 3590 series. (Image source: Dell)

Discovery of an "AMD Pulsar M200502" in a Dell G3 laptop leads to new Ryzen 4000 APU speculation, but it's actually an old Intel chip in disguise

A UserBenchmark record featuring an “AMD Pulsar M200502” processor has recently been discovered, curiously as a part of a Dell G3 laptop. There was some speculation that this could possibly be a new Ryzen 4000 engineering sample going through preliminary testing, but the truth is much more prosaic. All the evidence points to an Intel chip in disguise.
Daniel R Deakin, 04 May 2020 12:59
The Intel DG1 likely delivers the kind of performance we'll see in 1st gen Xe parts (Image source: Intel)

No "baap of all" this year? Raja Koduri claims Intel is still focused on integrated graphics in the short term, leaving RTX 2080 Ti safe at the top

Intel's Raja Koduri recently tweeted that the company's main focus is on integrated graphics, quashing hopes that high-performance Intel Xe GPUs will compete with the RTX 2080 Ti and second-gen Navi cards this year.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 03 May 2020 13:44
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 laptop comes with AMD's Ryzen 5 4600HS. (Image source: Asus)

AMD Ryzen 5 4600HS in Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 scores higher than the average Intel Core i7-10750H on UserBenchmark but still gets a lower bench result

An AMD Ryzen 5 4600HS APU sample has been spotted on UserBenchmark as part of an Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 laptop. The new Ryzen 4000 chip racked up some excellent scores on the benchmark that offered a higher overall score than the average overall score of all the Intel Core i7-10750H samples that had been tested…but the Renoir APU received a lower bench result.
Daniel R Deakin, 03 May 2020 10:58
The SteamVR platform in action. (Source: Valve)

SteamVR canned for Apple's Macs

A blog post on the Steam website has announced the sudden cancellation with immediate effect for SteamVR support on macOS. Instead, Mac users have been directed to use what are now legacy builds of the platform as Steam now switches its full support focus to both Windows and Linux.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 03 May 2020 03:59
MSI GS66 Stealth

83% MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS Laptop Review: Visually subdued, acoustically conspicuous

Extreme makeover. While the GS65 had some difficulties against the competitors in many regards, MSI presents a completely updated successor with the GS66. Find out in our detailed review what has changed for the better.
Intel Core i9-10980HK, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, 15.6", 2.2 kg
Florian Glaser, 02 May 2020 21:22
Assassin's Creed II is available for free until May 5. (Image source: Ubisoft)

Assassin's Creed II is free on the Ubisoft store until May 5 or pre-order the Assassin's Creed Valhalla Collector's Edition for US$199.99

Ubisoft is giving three games away for free until May 5: Assassin’s Creed II, Rayman Legends, and Child of Light. The company’s store also has a number of titles that are free to try as demos, including Tom Clancy’s The Division. Four versions of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla can be pre-ordered for the PC, with the Collector’s Edition priced at US$199.99.
Daniel R Deakin, 02 May 2020 10:53
Will the PS5 pack some exclusive tech not seen on the Xbox One Series X? (Source: ConceptCreator)

RDNA 2.5? Rumor says PS5 to include some exclusive RDNA 3 features

The latest hot PS5 rumor suggests that AMD may have given Sony special access to graphics technologies further up the pipeline than it has offered Microsoft. If true, this could result in more efficient graphics performance and rendering than its 10.28 teraflops of rated performance might suggest.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 02 May 2020 08:13
The XMG Ultra 17 M20 supports CPU TDPs of up to 125 W and GPU TGPs of up to 200 W. (Image Source: Bestware)

Schenker crams desktop-grade Intel Comet Lake-S Core i9-10900K CPU and Nvidia RTX 2080 Super GPU into XMG Ultra 17 M20 laptops

The new XMG Ultra 17 M20 desktop-replacement systems integrate an advanced cooling system that filters dust particles from heatsinks and allows for CPU TDPs of up to 125 W, with GPU TGPs of up to 200 W. Such processing power requires two 280 W PSUs and at least a 97 Wh battery. Schenker also added 240 Hz displays with 100% sRGB color gamut and a 4K display option with 100% Adobe RGB color gamut.
Bogdan Solca, 01 May 2020 14:02
The PlayStation Store could be getting thoroughly revamped for the PS5. (Image source: Alfa Beta Juega)

Rumor | Tenuous PlayStation 5 rumor claims the new PS Store UI will allow instant demo game-playing on the PS5 console

A new PlayStation 5 rumor has started catching considerable attention on social media. Apparently, PS5 owners would be able to access the overhauled PS Store user interface and playtest games immediately without having to wait for lengthy downloads. The system would give gamers the opportunity to try out titles in a similar way to playing a demo before making a purchase.
Daniel R Deakin, 01 May 2020 12:39
Lenovo Legion 5 with AMD Ryzen 4800H is now customizable

Lenovo Legion 5 with AMD Ryzen 4800H is now customizable

Announced to be available in May, the Lenovo Legion 5 with AMD CPUs (as well as Intel processors) is already orderable now at the tail end of April.
Benjamin Herzig, 30 Apr 2020 22:59
Microsoft will show us some Xbox Series X gameplay footage on May 7th

Microsoft will show us actual Xbox Series X gameplay footage on 7th May

Xbox fans will be pleased to know that Microsoft will show off actual Xbox Series X footage on May 7th. We can expect to see some third-party titles such as Assassins Creed: Valhalla at the event.
Anil Satyanarayana, 30 Apr 2020 21:25
Black Shark's new launch campaign. (Source: Black Shark)

Xiaomi's Black Shark announces an EU launch date for its 3 series

The gaming-phone sub-brand Black Shark has released details of a European launch for its new flagship series. It will be available via open sales in a dedicated web-store from May 8, 2020. In the meantime, fans can enter competitions for various discounts.
Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Apr 2020 21:25
Retro gaming has finally arrived on the Raspberry Pi 4. (Image source: Raspberry Pi Foundation)

Retro gaming has finally arrived on the Raspberry Pi 4

The wait is over. Thanks to RetroPie, the latest Raspberry Pi can now be easily utilised as a retro console. The new version not only provides compatibility with the Raspberry Pi 4, but also offers numerous improvements for other models.
Alex Alderson, 30 Apr 2020 21:17
Could AMD entirely skip 2021? (Image Source: AMD)

Leaked roadmap suggests AMD Zen 4 desktop CPUs with DDR5 support may only launch in 2022, no relevant AMD CPU launches planned for 2021?

The roadmap leaked by a trusted source close to GamersNexus shows how AMD may skip 2021 entirely and launch the Zen 4 desktop CPUs along with the Zen 3 APUs in 2022 with support for DDR5 RAM and USB 4.0, citing the current uncertain economic climate brought upon by the global pandemic.
Bogdan Solca, 30 Apr 2020 16:43
The Intel 10th gen Comet Lake-S desktop CPUs are now official. (Image Source: Intel)

10 cores and 5.3 GHz — Intel possibly hits the limits of the Skylake architecture with the new 10th gen Comet Lake-S for desktop

Intel has finally taken wraps off its 10th generation Comet Lake-S desktop CPU lineup. Comet Lake-S could possibly the penultimate of the 14nm processors from Team Blue, and the flagship 10C/20T Core i9-10900K offers thermal velocity boost frequencies up to 5.3 GHz. The 10th gen lineup includes processors from 35 W to 125 W TDP and will be available from May 2020.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 30 Apr 2020 16:21
Over 10 million gamers used Xbox Game Pass last quarter (Image source: Microsoft)

Opinion | Almost 1.5 percent of the entire world was on Xbox Live last quarter, thanks to COVID-19: Will Project xCloud and PS Now make the PS5 and Xbox Series X redundant in a post-COVID world?

Microsoft's Satya Nadella said that record numbers of users logged onto Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Live, and Project xCloud over the past few months. With social distancing set to remain, this raises questions about the future of gaming. Are cloud and online gaming on the rise or are consoles here to stay?
Arjun Krishna Lal, 30 Apr 2020 16:03
The MSI Bravo 15 and Bravo 17 feature AMD's 7nm technology. (Image source: MSI)

AMD Ryzen 7 4800H and Radeon RX 5500M team up for fierce FPS results in MSI Bravo 15 and Bravo 17 introduction video: "The World's Premier 7nm Gaming Laptop"

AMD has introduced the new MSI Bravo 15 and Bravo 17 laptops in a short promo video that highlights the kind of experience gamers should get out of “the World’s Premier 7nm Gaming Laptop”. The very capable devices can be fitted with up to an AMD Ryzen 7 4800H APU and a Radeon RX 5500M GPU, which combine to offer some impressive FPS rates.
Daniel R Deakin, 30 Apr 2020 12:10
Will we see Intel CC150 in gaming laptops as well? (Image Source: Wccftech via @DDAA117)

Intel CC150 and NVIDIA RTX 2080 powering a Clevo laptop post fairly impressive 3DMark Time Spy scores

A 3DMark Time Spy entry of a Clevo notebook powered by the unusual Intel CC150 processor and an NVIDIA RTX 2080 GPU shows that this combination scores somewhere between a Core i7-9750H and a Core i9-9900K. This is the first time the CC150 processor, which is otherwise thought to feature in GeForce Now servers, is being seen in a notebook.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 30 Apr 2020 10:03
The GPD Win Max crowdfunding campaign starts on May 18. (Image source: @softwincn)

Updated | GPD Win Max price set at US$779 for its Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign that starts on May 18

Early backers of the GPD Win Max handheld PC during its Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign will be able to secure one of the mini gaming laptops for US$779. The Win Max features an Intel Ice Lake processor and comes with a built-in game controller and Thunderbolt 3 connectivity. The crowdfunding campaign is expected to start on May 18.
The retail price for the Win Max will be US$885; crowdfunding ends on June 30.

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Apr 2020 08:54
Service and support satisfaction survey for laptops and smartphones 2020

Service and Support Satisfaction for Laptops and Smartphones 2020: Who Offers The Best Service?

Assessment, the third. After our first survey back in 2018 we can now present you with the results of our third installment of the service and support satisfaction survey for laptops and notebooks. Can the defending champions strike again? What are the top OEMs for business notebook service and support? And what does the data say about smartphones? More than 1,000 participants helped in answering these questions. Find out more in our analysis of the results of the 2020 survey of notebook and smartphone service and support satisfaction.
J. Simon Leitner, 29 Apr 2020 23:58

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