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Even though Intel's Rocket Lake-S processors haven't officially been released, that hasn't stopped a Chinese laptop manufacturer, Hasee, from updating its current laptop offerings with desktop-based Rocket Lake parts and releasing them into the wild. This is the second time we've seen a company violate Intel's official Rocket Lake launch date - the first was a German e-tailer that sold over a hundred Rocket Lake chips a few days ago . The laptops in question are the Hasee TX8 and TX9. The TX8 is the cheaper machines with multiple CPU choices including the Core i5-10400, i5-11400, or the Core i7-11700. You also get to choose between an RTX 2060 or the newer RTX 3060. The TX9 is the flagship of the lineup and features the same CPU options, but boosts the discrete graphics card up to either a vanilla RTX 2070 or an RTX 3070. Theoretically, the biggest benefit of going with a desktop CPU in a notebook chassis is the higher clock speeds gained from the extra power the CPU … [Read more...] about Rocket Lake-S Equipped Laptops Found in China

It may have a name that sounds like a 1960s spy plane, but the Geniatech XPI-3288 is a single board computer which looks like it has just stepped out of the Raspberry Pi factory, but it has a few differences that make it stand out from the crowd. Image 1 of 4 Image 2 of 4 Image 3 of 4 Image 4 of 4 Measuring the same as a Raspberry Pi 4, 3.3 x  2.2 inches (85 x 56mm), the XPI-3288 looks very similar to the Pi, in fact the placement of the four USB 2.0 ports and Gigabit Ethernet is the same as the Raspberry Pi 3B. Powering the board is an Rockchip RK3200 SoC which features a quad core Arm Cortex A17 running at up to 1.6 GHz and a Mali-T764 GPU. What is different to a Raspberry Pi is onboard eMMC flash storage, available in 8, 16 and 32GB capacities and a decidedly "tacked on" optional WiFi jack which covers part of the CPU and prevents the easy use of heatsinks to cool the unit. The WiFi Jack appears to have a PCB antenna, but there are also breakouts for … [Read more...] about Geniatech Launches XPI-3288 Raspberry Pi Alternative

While we still don’t have an Intel Rocket Lake-S Core i9-11900K CPU to use for testing, Intel Z590 boards have been rolling in. So while we await benchmark results, we’ll be walking in detail through the features of these brand-new boards. First up on our bench was the ASRock Z590 Steel Legend 6E Wi-Fi , followed by the Gigabyte Z590 Aorus Master and Gigabyte’s Z590 Vision G . Today, we take a close look at the MSI MEG Z590 Ace. We’ll have to wait for benchmark results, though, to see if it deserves a spot on our best motherboards list. The latest version of the Ace board features robust power delivery, four M.2 sockets, a premium audio codec and more. The new Ace also has updated styling on the heatsink and shrouds while still keeping the black with gold highlights theme from the previous generation. Emblazoned on the rear IO is the MSI Dragon (with RGB LEDs) and the Ace name (no lighting). We don’t have an exact price for the MEG Z590 Ace. However, the Z490’s … [Read more...] about MSI MEG Z590 Ace Review: New Ace in Town

When it comes to the best webcams available right now, the Razer Kiyo ranks highly for its quality, built-in light and thoughtful design. And now, with this discount, there’s another reason why it's great. For a limited time at Walmart, the Razer Kiyo is just $87, which makes it all the more appealing for anyone looking for an all-in-one option for streaming or a feature packed webcam that will make you look great on Zoom calls. More: Best Webcams Best Tech and PC Hardware Deals Best Gaming Microphones Razer Kiyo: was $100, now $87 at Walmart View Deal Our own Andrew Freedman wrote a Razer Kiyo review for Laptop Mag when it launched back in 2017, and it is impressive to see how much it holds up even after a few years. Capable of 720p at 60FPS or a FHD resolution at 30, the compact design makes this a versatile piece of kit that will slot into your setup no matter how big or small (helped by the universal screw mount for … [Read more...] about Webcam Deal: Grab Razer Kiyo for Less Than $90

OnePlus is set to follow up the OnePlus Nord with a 2021 sequel, launching sometime in the spring. A rumor report , quoting a reliable source, indicates the new phone is going to be a definitive upgrade over its predecessor in at least one way — the processor. The new Nord, apparently set to be named the Nord 2, may come with MediaTek’s Dimensity 1200 SoC , a flagship-class chip that’s more powerful than the midrange Snapdragon 765 found in the first Nord. Here’s why this is a big deal for MediaTek especially. Most high-end Android phones sold across the world use chips from Qualcomm. A more “mainstream” brand like OnePlus will give MediaTek more credibility in the high-end market, especially internationally, and it’ll also provide some much-needed competition to Qualcomm. It has been MediaTek’s intention to fight for inclusion in high-end phones since it launched its 5G endeavors , and a OnePlus deal would be a significant step forward for the company. The MediaTek … [Read more...] about OnePlus rumored to team up with MediaTek on the Nord 2 phone