Whoa, okay, here’s the scoop on MSI at Computex—a bit chaotic but bear with me. First things first, MSI tossed out a brand new gaming gizmo, the Claw A8 BZ2EM, with AMD chips. Yep, AMD finally got its claws (pun intended?) in an MSI handheld. Previously, they were all buddy-buddy with Intel, but I guess they’re mixing things up now. Why not both, right?
So, this new Claw A8, it’s got this AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip. Fancy name, huh? And okay, the display is 8 inches—kind of big for a handheld—and goes up to 120 Hz, which sounds fast. But what do I know about Hz?
Funny thing, the Claw’s got these joysticks and triggers with Hall Effect tech. Supposedly, this helps avoid stick drift. Whatever that means, it sounds cool. Oh, and they’ve curved the corners and made the grips bigger. Uh, someone must’ve had sore hands from the old ones.
Then there’s the RAM—up to 24GB. That’s a lot, right? They haven’t spilled the beans on which models get what in different places, so stay tuned, I guess. Remember Asus? Their 24GB rocked because the CPU and GPU shared it. Pretty neat teamwork.
Ah, should also note the ports on this critter! A headphone jack, a microSD slot, two USB 4 Type-C ports, and a power button with a fingerprint thingamajig. Easy access, so that’s nice.
Their revamped MSI Center software integrates with the Xbox Game Bar. Should save space and add customization, though they’re still using Windows 11, which isn’t always gamer-friendly.
Switching gears to laptops—MSI’s got mid-range gaming notebooks with Nvidia’s RTX 5060 and 5070 cards. Crosshairs (funny, the name) come in sizes like 16-18 inches. Oh, naming is confusing. Intel ones are Crosshair 18 HX AI but add AMD and it’s Crosshair A18HX. Go figure.
Let’s talk Cyborg laptops—15 and 17 inches with translucent edges. Feels futuristic? They’ve got Intel Core 200H chips with similar Nvidia graphics, but for AMD, it’s Ryzen 200 series processors.
Screen resolution options go from 1080p to 1440p, with varying Hertz depending on the size. Mind-boggling choices, but hey, diversity!
Finally, MSI’s not just about gaming. They’ve launched productivity laptops too—like the Stealth A16 AI+ and fancy Prestige 16 AI+ tied to AMG Motorsport. There’s also an artsy Prestige 13 AI+ “Ukiyo-e Edition.” Picture “The Great Wave off Kanagawa” on your laptop. Each crafted uniquely. Wild, right?
Phew, I need a breather. MSI, you really kept us juggling tech, names, and features. Anyway—have a look if you’re into the latest and greatest gadgetry!
