Okay, let’s see… Trade shows, tech, and lots of fancy gadgets that I’ll probably never touch. But I did stumble upon MSI at Computex, flexing their latest toys. And, boy, they’ve got this whole new vibe with a gaming handheld named Claw A8 BZ2EM. Ya know, real catchy name. This time, they’ve popped AMD into the scene—go figure.
MSI’s old handheld babies were all about Intel. Imagine Intel as the go-to superstar and now there’s a new kid shaking up the block. So, is MSI ditching Intel for AMD? Eh, I doubt it. Just seems like they’re keeping their options open.
Now, let me sidetrack and dive into the specs, because what’s a gadget without nerdy details? The Claw’s brain is powered by AMD’s Ryzen Z2 Extreme. Quite the mouthful, isn’t it? Also, it’s got stuff like an 8-inch screen and graphics so fancy you’d feel like you’re in one of those futuristic movies. And RAM? They’re throwing around numbers like 24GB—mind-blowing for something you can hold in your hands.
One quirky thing is the controller layout. Picture this: the joystick is chilling below the buttons. I ended up daydreaming about racing games and hey, no more drift issues because Hall Effect joysticks are a thing now. It’s like a dream come true for us butter-fingered folks.
Now, for the rest of the bling. RAM options are wild—like 24GB, say what?! But, MSI’s mum on where you’ll find these powerhouses globally. And the battery is a beast, matches the power of the Ally X I heard, which is rather… comforting.
Connections? They’ve crammed in ports like my junk drawer. MicroSD, USB-C, headphone jack—yawn—I mean, cool. No surprises there. And they’ve lightened up the software too: MSI Center’s going Xbox style, though Windows 11 isn’t the buddyliest for handhelds.
MSI’s pricing and release dates? Yeah, no clue. It’s like waiting for ice cream in winter.
Onwards — new laptops were also flaunted, akin to peacocks spreading their feathers. Crosshairs come with dazzling RTX graphics. Heck, the names are an exercise in tongue-twisting. Mix in AMD, Intel, and you’ve got a technical soup. MSI comes in swinging with both brands like it’s a sibling rivalry.
To wrap it up, Cyborg lines are refreshed too. Transparencies, metal lids, screens up the wazoo. Seems like they’re gearing up for battle. There’s even an arty limited edition laptop—because everyone needs “The Great Wave off Kanagawa” staring back at them, right?
Bref, MSI’s got game (literally and figuratively). Still, waiting on prices makes me antsy. It’s like being in line for a rollercoaster without seeing the drop. But hey, at least I won’t get caught drifting.
