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Who thought the new processors intel core ultra would only be inserted in notebooks, you can forget this story: the MSI went ahead of its competitors and announced the Claw A1M with U with dedicated chip for artificial intelligence. The portable PC console will be launched running Windows 11 and will have a battery that should last up to two hours in heavy games before needing to be plugged back in. Check price details and specifications. 224o57
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Equipped with a seven-inch screen with FHD quality (1920×1080), refresh rate of up to 120Hz (which may vary depending on the activity performed) and typical brightness of 500 nits that also has for touch sensitivity, the device also has fingerprint reader.
The portable PC console from MSI will hit the market weighing 675 grams, six grams more than the Valve's Steam Deck. It also measures 294 mm wide by 117 mm high and 21,2 mm thick and has a P2-type headphone jack, but it is possible to connect wireless headphones via the Bluetooth 5.4 antenna. The device also connects to Wi-Fi 7 networks.
MSI explains that to ensure the comfort of gamers, the handheld PC has a cooling system called Cooler Boost HyperFlow. In practice, the two fans not only do the job of pushing hot air out, but also cool the internal components so that players can have fun for longer.
Its battery with a capacity of 53Wh should deliver at least two hours of autonomy in heavier games. At least that's what the MSI confirms on the product page, but we need to see how this will work out in practice. Charging is done via USB-C input with Thunderbolt 4 standard.
The argument is that this duration is above 50% compared to models on the market, but it is worth ing the maximum time is within the limit also stipulated for AAA games running on the Steam deck.
To allow customization, the buttons have a feature that adapts to the game and can be personalized according to the 's taste. The application Mystic light, developed by MSI and installed from the factory, will be available for this.
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Until now, it had been announced that the new Intel processors would only be inserted in notebooks. Taking a different path from its competitors, who chose to use AMD chips, the MSI chose to enter into a partnership with Intel. The model will be launched with two U options: Intel Core Ultra 5 or Core Ultra 7, rolling Windows 11 and an MSI interface to reach your applications through shortcuts.
The choice promises to make a difference when playing games: due to its processor, the Claw A1M will have technology Upscaling xess da Intel in compatible titles, which enhances the original game quality for a better image without the loss of performance. The graphics card chosen was Intel Arc, integrated into the processor.
The model will also be launched with internal storage quantities of 512 GB or 1 TB, in addition to being possible to purchase models with 8 GB or 16 GB of LPDDR5-6400 type RAM, this being the main price difference.
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MSI's portable PC console will be sold for $ 699 ($ 3.426,15 in direct conversion) in its version with 8 GB of RAM, 512 GB of internal storage and processor Intel CoreUltra 5. The most complete version, with an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of internal storage will be sold for US$799 (R$3.916,30 in direct conversion).
The company highlights that the handheld PC will be sold in the US during the first half of 2024, but a specific date has not been announced. More details about the correct launch day and availability in more countries should be released in the coming months.
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With information: The Verge l MSI
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