The baseline for an efficient gaming laptop has gotten sky-high, with even under-$ 1,000 budget systems offering strong full-HD gaming performance. That’s leading laptop makers to experiment with form factors to push the category further. And no such experiment is as grand as the astronomically priced Asus ROG Mothership GZ700 ($ 6,499.99). This massive 17-inch […]
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Asus and Google Develop Tinker Boards for AI
Asus has been using the Tinker Board name for tiny single-board computers since 2017, but now the company is teaming up with Google to turn Tinker into an artificial intelligence-focused board. As AnandTech reports, two new Tinker Boards will be offered called the Tinker Edge T and the Tinker Edge R, and both will ship […]
Deals: Asus VivoBook 15, SimpliSafe Security System, More
Heads up, bargain hunters: The Asus VivoBook 15 is on sale for just $ 299, $ 20 less than its ever been, and a great price for a budget laptop. Also, today only, the SimpliSafe five-piece wireless home security system is 30 percent off. Finally, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare launches tomorrow, so today is […]
OnePlus 7T vs. Asus Zenfone 6 vs. ZTE Axon 10 Pro: Affordable flagship face-off
Why drop $ 1,000 or more when you can get a comparable spec sheet in a phone that costs half the price? OnePlus has billed its phones as flagship killers for years, but it’s not the only bargain in town. We decided to pit the $ 600 OnePlus 7T up against our current top budget […]
Asus ROG Strix XG438Q
What do you get when you cross-breed an Nvidia Big Format Gaming Display (BFGD) with a regular-size gaming monitor? We’re not sure, exactly, but it might look something like Asus’ new 43-inch ROG Strix XG438Q. Not quite as big as a BFGD, this $ 1,099 gaming monitor impresses on size and performance, but it’s missing […]
Asus ZenBook Pro Duo review: The best dual-screen laptop yet?
Asus ZenBook Pro Duo review: The best dual-screen laptop yet? “The ZenBook Pro Duo pairs an awesome dual-screen design with the performance to back it up.” Innovative dual-screen design Exceptional multi-core performance Color-accurate, OLED display Capable as a gaming machine Keyboard is enjoyable Thick and heavy No SD card slot Uncomfortable touchpad The dual-screen laptop […]
Asus Chakram gaming mouse hands-on review
Asus Chakram gaming mouse hands-on “A joystick is a fun addition to an otherwise great gaming mouse, but its use may be limited.” The joystick is great in flight sims Could be a real gamepad alternative Wireless charging is easy to use Lots of customization Very expensive Joystick is not as good as the real […]
Back-to-School Deals: Budget Laptops From Acer, Dell, Asus
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Deals: Nintendo Switch Lite, Asus VivoBook, Garmin Fenix 5x
Heads up, bargain hunters: The Nintendo Switch Lite – a great value alternative to the original Switch – is now available for pre-order. Meanwhile, the Asus VivoBook is back and $ 10 cheaper than the last time it was in stock. Finally, today is the last day for Prime members to get three months of […]
Save $400 on Asus ROG Strix Gaming Laptop
Want a gaming laptop that won’t break the bank? Walmart has a great deal on the Asus ROG Strix laptop. Normally $ 1,299, model GL531GU-WB53 is available now for just $ 899, a 30 percent discount. In terms of specs, this Windows 10 gaming laptop features the latest ninth-generation Intel Core i5-9300H hexa-core processor, an […]
Asus ZenBook Pro 15 laptop now $370 off at B&H for back-to-school season
Summer may feel like it’s in full swing, but back-to-school season is just around the corner for college kids, grad students, and soon enough, high schoolers. Laptops are an essential part of the academic experience these days, and big-name brands like Apple, Dell, HP, and others offer a variety of laptops for all sorts of […]
Asus ROG II Smartphone Has Some Insanely High-End Specs
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Acer Swift 3 (2019) vs. Asus ZenBook 14 UX433
Mark Coppock/Digital Trends For many users, 13.3-inch laptops are just a bit too small while 15.6-inch laptops are just a bit too large. The PC industry is nothing if not diverse, though, and so there’s an option — a host of 14-inch laptops that straddle the line between too tiny and too huge. And there […]
Asus ProArt PA34VC Professional Curved Monitor
The Asus ProArt PA34VC Professional Curved Monitor ($ 999.99) is a cool, sprawling monitor for both work and play. It’s designed for video editors, designers, and photographers, and it features excellent color accuracy, but it also includes a number of gaming-friendly features. Its curved, ultra-wide panel, with a 21:9 aspect ratio, is of a type […]
Asus ROG Zephyrus M (GU502GV)
Asus’ ROG Zephyrus line, launched with this 2017 release, represents the company’s best thin-and-light gaming laptops. The family has grown to include 17-inch options, as well as higher-end and entry-level alternatives. The ROG Zephyrus M GU502GV ($ 1,849.99) is a midrange loadout with higher-end pricing and some appropriately advanced features: a 144Hz display, a 1TB […]