MSI Unveils AMD Gaming Handheld and Enhanced Mid-Range Gaming Laptops at Computex

Sure, here we go—I’m diving right in:

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Okay, so, here’s the scoop from Computex. MSI is diving headfirst into the gaming handheld world with something fresh, called the Claw A8 BZ2EM. Think about it: an AMD chip lurking inside, trying to make waves. But then there’s the tradeshow vibe, like everyone waving their new shiny toys. Interesting, right? Especially when they pull out the latest Crosshair and Cyborg laptops like it’s no big deal.

Now, here’s a curveball. Before this, MSI was like, “Hey, Intel, you’re our main squeeze,” with their gaming handhelds using Intel’s Core Ultra processors. Exclusive club, right? But now? It looks like they’re playing the field, keeping options open with both Intel and AMD in their little tech family. Can’t decide on one? Why not two?

Anyway—wait, I’ve got to share this specific table thing with specs or whatever. Yeah, here we go:

– Claw A8: Powered by AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme, running visuals on Radeon, whatever that means. An 8-inch screen that’ll jazz up your eyes at 120hz, in 1920×1200. Confusing, yeah? RAM can go up to 24GB. Storage? M.2 SSD, just one, but hey, an 80 WHr battery. Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 keep you connected.

Oh gosh, I’m rambling. Back to the point—the Claw A8 has these Xbox-vibe controllers. Hall Effect joysticks are the buzzword here if you’re into avoiding stick drift. Got those in the LT and RT triggers too.

Speaking of details, corners are rounded now and the grips? Bigger. Comfy stuff, you’d hope.

Randomly, the 24GB RAM option perks up my curiosity. Blame it on Asus’s ROG Ally magic—sharing memory with CPU/GPU worked wonders. But MSI’s keeping mum about the rollout plan for different markets. Gotta wait and see.

Batteries. Always a topic, isn’t it? An 80 WHr one here, seems like they borrowed the playbook from their competition.

Top of the device is spiced with ports—headphone jack, microSD reader, even two USB 4 Type-Cs. And a volume rocker! Power it on with a fingerprint-read power button. You could argue about the DIY joy: swap your own M.2 2280 SSD if the mood strikes.

Software update—the MSI Center tied into Xbox Game Bar. Could mean less clutter. But Windows 11? Who signed off on that for gaming handhelds?

Ah, the pricing mystery looms. Nothing official yet.

Let’s take a wild left turn to gaming laptops. They showed off the mid-rangers like everyone else—Acer and Asus in the same dance, upgrading to RTX 5060s and 5070s. Sizes? The Crosshairs are in 16, 17, and 18 inches. Wait—those names: Crosshair 18 HX AI and Crosshair A18HX. Intel and AMD dedication, dressed up as AI this, A that. Confusing? Maybe just me.

Specs? Deep breath:

– GPU vibes? Nvidia’s RTX assortment, up to 115W for GPU and 170W CPU.
– Screens dance at 2560 x 1600, 240 Hz. Oh, and 90 WHr batteries everywhere.
– Pricing? $1,699 starting point, potentially $2,049 for maxed-out spec at a nearby Costco.

Cyborgs in the mix too—15 and 17-inch sizes, sporting translucent edges with metal lids. Talking chips—Intel Core 200H or Ryzen 200s. And that display game? 1080p/144 Hz or 1440p/165+ Hz depending on size.

Cost data: Cyborg A15, $1,149 at Costco (Ryzen 7!), or higher specs at Best Buy. Again with the price mysteries, but MSI loves to tease, apparently.

Caught another whisper: AMG Motorsport partners for the Stealth A16 AI+ and Prestige 16 AI+. And, a shoutout for art nerds—a limited edition Prestige 13 AI+ with “The Great Wave off Kanagawa.” Each a piece of art. Literally.

And that’s all she wrote! Confused? Same. But that’s tech news for you.

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Phew! That got choppy, but storytelling, am I right?