Sure, let’s dive into this — oh, spoilers ahead, by the way.
So, MSI, right? Just rolled into Computex with this new handheld called the Claw A8 BZ2EM. I know, super catchy name, huh? Anyway, it’s got an AMD chip, which feels like a big deal because they’ve always used Intel. Are they switching sides? Not likely. Just playing both fields, I guess.
Oh, let’s talk specs, but don’t zone out on me here. It’s got this AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip — extreme sounds cooler, doesn’t it? Integrated AMD Radeon graphics, 8-inch display — which is not too shabby, and up to 24GB of RAM. That’s impressive, really. But who needs that much? Probably someone with wild gaming ambitions. They also tossed in a beefy 80 WHr battery and all the regular wireless stuff.
Now, MSI did this thing with the joystick that sounds genius — Hall Effect something-something. Basically, it should mean less drift. Imagine the joysticks staying put. Oh, and those rounded corners and bigger grips — feels like a nice hug for your hands, I think.
Hopping off my train of thought — MSI also did some laptop stuff. Crosshair and Cyborg models? They’ve jazzed them up with Nvidia’s shiny new RTX 5060 and 5070. The names are a mess, though. Crosshair 18HX AI for Intel and Crosshair A18HX for AMD. Why not name them something fun? Like Steve or Bob. Just me?
Anyway, if you’re into customizing stuff, the MSI Center now pops up in the Xbox Game Bar. Kinda neat, but it’s built on Windows 11, which, to be honest, is not my favorite for handhelds. MSI says nothing about pricing yet, so hold onto your wallets.
Switching gears again, about those Cyborgs — they’ve got Intel and AMD versions, decked out in clear plastic edges with shiny metal lids. And the screens, so many options. It’s like, if you want 15-inch, there’s a vanilla 1080p or something fancier. The 17-inch models? Even wilder. 240 Hz, anyone?
Partial prices are in: starting at $1,149 for the Cyborg A15 at Costco, yada-yada. I should stop there — don’t want to bore you with numbers. So I’ll wrap up on this note: MSI’s also flirting with AMG Motorsport for productivity laptops, and there’s this arty Prestige 13 thing celebrating “The Great Wave off Kanagawa.” Each one handmade, a real collector’s dream.
And there it is. Kind of scattered but full of heart, like me on a Monday. Cheers!
