Intel might not be building 5G modems on its own anymore, but its partnership with MediaTek is starting to bear fruit. The two companies have unveiled MediaTek’s T700 5G modem that’s designed to be used with next-generation Intel-powered laptops.
Konami, the Japanese developer of games like the Metal Gear and Silent Hill series, has decided to enter the competitive gaming PC hardware market. The company has unveiled three low-to-mid-range PCs with new “Arespear” branding, along with two gaming keyboards and headphones.
With its Aero lineup, Gigabyte has developed a reputation for powerful, slim, long-lasting laptops with low-key designs that don’t scream “gaming.” The $2,800 Aero 17 HDR XB is a great example of that philosophy -- it has plenty of power, but is more aesthetically restrained than rival models from Razer, Alienware and ASUS.
It’s crazy how much laptops have evolved since Dell’s last XPS 17 a decade ago. A 17-inch notebook is a commitment. I compared the XPS 15's display to the inky black monolith from 2001: A Space Odyssey -- the XPS 17's is like staring into vastness of space.