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My new ARMAGEDDON (website) gaming monitor and headphones finally arrived. The first time I've bought gaming products from them, although I think I've bought their backpack before. They have been around for quite some time.
I bought a new gaming monitor because my old Asus or Acer (couldn't remember) had burn marks on the screen. My old monitor was 24 inches I upgraded to a 27-inch. I believe I've had the old monitor for over five years. It's a good monitor.
I was on a budget. I decided on the Armageddon monitor when I saw it was on offer for $100+. Others offered below the $200 mark but I decided on Armageddon brand. That's why I also got the Armageddon brand headphones.
Once in a while, I like to try out other brands to see if they're any good compared to others. Prices, design, and specs matter to me too. I like the company's logo. Too bad they didn't include any stickers with their products like Razer.
When I buy Razer products and get their stickers, I paste them everywhere. I think cool company stickers help create loyalty and also promote your company brands. So, Armageddon, you know what to do. Send me some stickers!
I love the Armageddon logo. It's a waste that they didn't include any stickers. I would also love it if they want to sponsor me (haha!). They have many latest products that you can check on their main website. I'm already thinking of maybe buying a new gaming PC from them.
My current gaming PC is from Aftershock (website). Check out my unboxing video here. Don't forget to like and share. I took a quick look at the video and realized, I've had this PC for seven years. And, it's still working fine. But, the hard disk died and I had to re-use the old laptop hard disk.
I'm upgrading to a bigger SSD for the main drive and adding more RAM or getting a new one. It's always good to update to the latest tech. Mine has been seven years. Even the Aftershock company has grown bigger. They have many new offerings and promo.
The tech has gotten bigger and better. You can get bigger SSD storage sizes. My PC had the GTX 1060 3GB back then. Now, it's the i9s and RTX 4090s. I still have my HP laptop with AMD Ryzen 7. Now, they already have Ryzen 9.
HP has good laptops. I have people buying via my Amazon links. I also recommended my ex-colleague buy an upgraded version with more RAM and storage space. My recommended minimum is 16GB of RAM. I had a problem editing videos with just 8GB of RAM.
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Sigh! If only I'm rich. I'm practically salivating at owning this Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo SE 15 ultimate gaming and even work laptop!
What I really love is the dual-screen. Frankly, at first, I thought this was a joke. But, after I've started using multiple monitors in my daily computer setup, I realized, it's actually pretty useful.
You can play games, watch youtube and use social media at the same time. I can blog, do research on Google, check my phone notifications, Whatsapp on the second screen just like my Pc setup. When I use my normal laptop, I actually miss this multiple-screen setup.
Latest 5th Gen AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX Processor (16M Cache, up to 4.5 GHz)
300Hz 3ms 15.6” Full HD 1920x1080 IPS-Type PANTONE Validated Display
32GB DDR4 3200MHz RAM | 1TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
Comes with Windows 10 Professional and a FREE upgrade to Windows 11 (when available1)
The specs are another thing to marvel at. The design is pretty cool too. I'm a sucker for good design. No matter if it's a mobile phone, gaming console, or laptop. Design is at the top of my requirement list!
I'll love to test this laptop and see how good it really is. In the picture, it looks pretty big and heavy. You don't want it to just stick to your desktop. Especially, since it's a portable pc.
If you have the dough, definitely recommended going for it. I'll be freaking jealous if you do. Lol!
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So, my ex-colleague WhatsApp me this morning basically asking me to recommend a laptop for his children. He said that their current laptop lags and what brand am I using right now. I actually just bought myself an HP laptop last year. Did an unboxing video and blogging about it.
You can watch my HP laptop unboxing video here. Surprisingly, the video got a lot of views. The weird thing is that most of the viewers are from India. I know because some of them asked me questions in the Indian language. Most of them are probably students.
I asked my friend a couple of questions about their laptops. Like, what's the CPU and GPU, or how many rams it has. As, probably, they can just upgrade the rams if it's only 2GB or 4GB. I'm assuming they're using an old low-end spec laptop.
I don't really have any favorite brand though. I have used many computer brands throughout the years and they're all basically the same. Even Apple products will start to give you problems in the later stage. Right now, my iPad 10 pro seems to start to lag. I feel it's because of the bloated iOS updates.
If I have the money, I'll want to get the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 Anime Matrix gaming laptop. With the latest AMD Ryzen 9 and RTX graphics. Now, that's what I call a high-end gaming laptop. Asus, been saying they have the latest liquid metal cooling system, I wonder how good is it.
Heat is always the main problem for a gaming system. Be it my Nintendo Switch/Switch lite, Powkiddy X18 Android gaming console, the Xbox, PS5, or even my Samsung Note 10+. My Note 10+ system app actually had to close the game Grid Autosport because it was over-heating.
When getting a laptop, it primarily depends on your budget. I'm not sure what's my friend budget is but, if you want something for the kids that could last them for years, get the best specs that you can afford. Minimum 8GB ram, i5-i7, 256-1TB SSD, and a good webcam.
Nowadays, because of the pandemic, your kids need a good webcam. The Intel Iris or AMD Radeon mobile graphics are good enough for some low-mid range gaming. I'm not sure how old my friend kids are but I don't think they do hardcore gaming. If they do, the price might go way up just for the GPU.
The design is actually important for me too. Although, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. It's also good that the laptop of today is getting slimmer and lighter too. The problem with that is sometimes everything is integrated into the motherboard that you're pretty much stuck with the specs.
Samsung has even designed and boasted a laptop that's like the mobile phone today. The specs aren't that bad either. Although, I'm not sure about the gaming aspect. I don't know why they like to hide the Intel GPU. You have to search through everything to finally find it.
It's always good to look out for great sales offer though. That's how I got my HP laptop. It got a standard webcam, touch ID for logging on to your laptop. 15.6" screen and a full backlit keyboard with a keypad. Mine is an AMD Ryzen 7 with Radeon RX Vega 10 mobile graphics.
I also got a minimum of 8GB DDR4 Ram and 512GB SSD for storage. Got it for around USD$640. Pretty much a budget purchase. If I'm to recommend my friend, it'll be this specs-wise laptop.
Wow! After watching the Asus ROG Phone 5 Event highlight, I think they're definitely going all out. It's kinda funny that even though Razer has been hyping about going into the mobile gaming phone market, they close shop while Asus just keeps going strong.
I'm already an Asus ROG gaming laptop fan and now, I'm probably going to be their mobile gaming phone fan. Although, I'm still sticking with my Samsung phone. It's because I've bought and used a Razer gaming phone before and now I just have faith in Samsung mobile.
What I hope is that Asus will come out with their own version of the Razer "Project Linda" lap dock aka laptop shell for their mobile gaming phone. Asus boasts about their latest CPU snapdragon 888. That's pretty powerful but what's the use of all that power if you're just playing casual games?
The triple-A game dev needs to port their games to mobile straight. Just like they ported their game to the Nintendo Switch. Imagine, playing Skyrim or Doom on your mobile phone? And, I don't mean streaming. I mean installing the game so you can play it offline, any time and anywhere!
To me, if the game dev doesn't do that, I'll rather play the games on my cheaper Nintendo Switch lite. This gaming phone isn't cheap that's for sure. And, they don't even come with a physical controller. Although, I'm interested to try out the Air Trigger technology.
There are actually 3 versions of the Asus ROG phone if I can remember correctly. The most expensive, obviously, is the ROG Ultimate. It boasts 18GB of Ram, 6400Mbps clock speed, and the most advanced 3200mHZ ram clock.
Another thing I'm mystified by is why nobody making a gaming tablet. Like I've said before, gaming companies like Asus and Razer can easily create a gaming tablet. One thing for sure is that it'll have a bigger screen size. I think a 7-9 inch screen size tablet would be just nice for gaming.
And, with all that power, it can also become a replacement for your laptop or desktop. Sometimes, we don't need a heavy-duty laptop with Microsoft Windows OS. You can use a keyboard case and voila, do your school homework, work project, or just for watching youtube.
Nowadays, Android OS is already powerful enough to run the latest apps. Get a docking system, something like the above Asus laptop dock but using it with your phone or tablet. I actually like this dock more than the mobile dock accessory for the ROG phone.
Oh, I also like the latest ROG Strix Go BT Headphones that they announced at the launch event. The design doesn't look awkward as the rest of their triangle theme headset. It actually looks like the Razer Opus Bluetooth headphone. It boasts 45hrs and AI noise canceling.
Not a bad collection of new devices and accessories. Wish they send me the Ultimate ROG Phone Fans edition. That would be cool. In any case, if there's any update on their availability, I'll definitely post it on my blog. So, don't forget to come back!
Is GPD WIN MAX the ultimate portable mini gaming laptop? To me, the answer is, Yes!
Although, I think they could make it better. Don't get me wrong, it's actually already pretty good. I've seen videos of people playing Doom and Witcher on this 8-inch mini laptop. I would really love to download some of my favorite STEAM games like DIRT 2 and play them on this laptop.
Of course, the added bonus is that you have an integrated controller on the laptop itself. I've heard that the control is pretty good with rumble effects and clicky thumbstick. Just hope that the controller is easy to repair when it's faulty.
Our GPD Win Max's CPU: Intel Core i5-1035G7, 4 Cores/8 Threads, Base Frequency 1.20 GHz Max Turbo Frequency Up to 3.7Ghz. Graphics: Intel Iris Plus 940,Up to 1.05 GHz, DirectX 12 OpenGL 4.5.
Our GPD Win Max is Equipped with 3×5000mAh large-capacity and high-density polymer lithium batteries; About 10-14 hours of battery life, It should depend on the actual working conditions.
Network: 802.11 a/ac/b/g/n, 2.4G/5G Dual-band wifi, Maximum transmission rate of 867Mbps.
I/O: 1 x Thunderbolt 3, 1x USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, 2x USB Type-A 3.1 Gen1, 1x MicroSDXD (A2) Slot, 1x HDMI 2.0b, 1x RJ45 ; 3.5mm Headset & Microphones.
8 inches H-IPS Technology touchscreen, Resolution: 1280 x 800. RAM/ROM: 16GB/512GB. Only 829 g, Easy to Take In Your Pocket On the GO !!
There's a video showing some kind of problem with the keyboard. Don't really understand what the problem is but I hope they solve it. The keyboard is part of the reason I like it more than the GPD WIN 2. Yes, you definitely buy the GPD WIN MAX for gaming but it's also a laptop with good specs.
Talking about specs, that's another area I hope they improve or change on. Not sure why they haven't tried AMD Ryzen and Radeon Vega integrated mobile graphics. There's a product called AYA NEO that's built with AMD Ryzen 5 and Vega 5.
Frankly, I don't want another Nintendo Switch clone product. That's what AYA NEO or the GPD WIN 3 is. I'll rather stick with my favorite Nintendo Switch lite. Which I use for gaming and watching youtube videos at night.
One day, hopefully, they'll have the kind of specs you find in a gaming laptop like the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14. Is it possible? Why not. The technology is getting better and faster. But, they have to solve the heating problem.
Asus says they have the new liquid metal cooling system. So, that might also work for the GPD WIN MAX type of design. An RBG keyboard and LED lighted controller would also be cool. Especially, if you play in the dark.
I was thinking if I should just get the One Netbook One Mix 3 Pro which has a 'normal' laptop design but, the GPD WIN MAX integrated controller is actually kinda useful if you don't want the hassle of having to bring along a controller when you're out and about.
Imagine if you're on a train or a bus, wouldn't it much easier to pop out the GPD WIN MAX and start playing? You don't have to put the laptop on your lap, pair it and hold a controller to play. There are some situations having an integrated controller would be pretty nifty.
Last but not least, I hope they change the screen to a rotating type. So that I can use it as a tablet. Will be better to watch movies or youtube. If you the type to write notes or an artist, the ability will be a plus. And another thing is where's the webcam?
People nowadays do a lot of video-calling and even live streaming. So, instead of having to buy a webcam, just add an integrated front camera. Definitely, if the GPD WIN MAX has all of these, it'll definitely be my new ultimate portable mini gaming laptop!
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I think I've found my new favorite 7 Inch portable gaming laptop. Actually, its screen is an 8-inch H-IPS touchscreen. Which is actually a plus. But, what's more, intriguing is that it has an integrated gaming controller. Just like my Nintendo Switch lite albeit a little weird and awkward looking.
Frankly, I've been thinking if it's much better to get the latest One Netbook One Mix 3 PRO. This thing can also possibly play any triple-A games too. Also, it looks more like a normal laptop than the GPD WIN MAX. The difference is, of course, you'll need to bring along an external controller.
Our GPD Win Max's CPU: Intel Core i5-1035G7, 4 Cores/8 Threads, Base Frequency 1.20 GHz Max Turbo Frequency Up to 3.7Ghz. Graphics: Intel Iris Plus 940,Up to 1.05 GHz, DirectX 12 OpenGL 4.5.
Our GPD Win Max is Equipped with 3×5000mAh large-capacity and high-density polymer lithium batteries; About 10-14 hours of battery life, It should depend on the actual working conditions.
Network: 802.11 a/ac/b/g/n, 2.4G/5G Dual-band wifi, Maximum transmission rate of 867Mbps.
I/O: 1 x Thunderbolt 3, 1x USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, 2x USB Type-A 3.1 Gen1, 1x MicroSDXD (A2) Slot, 1x HDMI 2.0b, 1x RJ45 ; 3.5mm Headset & Microphones.
8 inches H-IPS Technology touchscreen, Resolution: 1280 x 800. RAM/ROM: 16GB/512GB. Only 829 g, Easy to Take In Your Pocket On the GO !!
[Powerful Core & Large Capacity 512GB SSD] Within Its sleek Unibody Aluminum Alloy Design Shell - Our One Mix 3 PRO [Platinum Edition] Yoga Pocket Laptop packs a powerful Intel 10th Generation CoRE I7-10510Y Quad-core, Eight Threads,1.20GHz~4.5GHz, paired with an Intel UHD Graphics Integrated GPU (300 MHz Up to 1.15 GHz),16 GB of RAM and 512GB of Storage. Having each of its components Actively Cooled by the built-in fan to ensure that every one of them performs as expected.
[Amazing Display] Opening our One Mix 3 PRO [Platinum Edition] Pocket laptop; You will be greeted by the stunning 8.4-Inch Retina Touchscreen Display. Your favorite TV Show, Game, or Graphic Design work will be presented at a resolution of 2560X1600 with 358 PPI (Pixels per Inch); Delivering deeper contrasts and more accurate colors. The viewing angle of up to 178° ensures maximum visibility in every environment.
[Tablet/Laptop 2 in 1] Supporting 360-degree YOGA Design, One Mix 3 PRO [Platinum Edition] always provides a more intimate practical design, a 360-degree reversal of the shaft design. Notebook mode helps you to work effortlessly, leisurely, and carefree, tablet mode pursuit entertainment, relaxation.
[Unique Design] Support Fingerprint Lock. Support 4096 level Original stylus Pen(the Stylus Pen is not included), Fast note, record your idea, make your job faster and easier, HDMI Output, You can connect the device to high-definition monitor or projector, 360-degree yoga design, More flexible.
[Pocket Ultrabook on the go!] 8.4 inches IPS Touch Screen with 2560 x 1600 Resolution, slim body design, One Mix 3 PRO [Platinum Edition] is only 1/2 size of a conventional 14-inch notebook, Only 650 g, Easy to Take.
There is actually a GPD WIN 3 and an AYA NEO which has more of a Nintendo Switch design. They're not ready for the market yet. And of course, there's the OneGx1 pro-7-inch gaming laptop. A new version has a Tiger lake (Wikipedia) mobile processor that is much more powerful.
I've been wondering why there isn't any AMD Ryzen processor or GPU version? I look at some of the available 7-inch laptops and compared them with my HP AMD Ryzen 7 with Radeon Rx Vega 10 and they're not really that far off. I'm pretty sure they can fit it into the 7-8 inch mini laptop.
The AYA NEO is actually using an AMD Ryzen 5 processor with Radeon 5. So, I'm pretty sure they can bump it up the same as my HP 15.6 Inch laptop. Which as I've stated above have a Ryzen 7 and Radeon 10. It's still not as good as my favorite Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 but, they're definitely getting closer.
There are certain things that I would like the GPD WIN MAX to change or maybe improve. One thing is that I want a rotating touch screen. So that I can use it as a tablet. Useful, when I just want to watch youtube or movies. The second is that I'm pretty sure they can make it much thinner and lighter like the One Mix 3 Pro.
A little something like the One Netbook A1 Engineer PC design. One reason I like the GPD WIN MAX compared to the GPD WIN 3 or AYA NEO is that the WIN MAX has a better keyboard. I don't want another Nintendo Switch clone. I want something not just for gaming but used as a portable computer too.
Also, a webcam would be nice. Nowadays, because of the coronavirus pandemic, a lot of people are into video-calling. I myself like to video-call my nephew while on my laptop. It's actually more fun to be able to see and talk to each other.
A good camera might also be useful for live streaming or taking and editing videos. Like I say, these mini laptops are not just for gaming. The fact they have become more powerful means you can do more than just watching youtube or checking emails.
I'm really excited about the future of the 7-inch mini (gaming) laptop. Definitely gone are the days of a bulky gaming laptop that also cost a bomb. Now, if only these companies would like to sponsor and send me one of these mini laptops. :p
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I remember around 14 years ago, I bought my first 7-inch mini laptop. It was the Eee Pc from Asus. I ordered it straight from Taiwan. I think, it took around 2 weeks or probably a month to finally delivered to me. It doesn't exist anymore. They should make one with the latest specs.
I forget where I first heard about it but it was pretty popular back then. It came with a version of the Linux distro. But, I think I've tried installed Ubuntu and even Windows 7. It was a low-end laptop but it was fun to try out stuff on it.
Nowadays, there are many cool and powerful 7-inch mini laptops. Which already comes with the latest Microsoft Windows 10. Of course, to run Windows 10 and other software smoothly without lags, you'll need decent specs. The problem is the 7-inch size is much smaller than any other laptops.
The good thing is that, with new tech and design, you can actually make a 7-inch laptop that can run as well as any other bigger laptop out there. I've talked about how light and small the laptop motherboard are today. I discovered that on this HP laptop which I'm using right now when I opened it up.
There is one 7-inch gaming laptop that can surprisingly play many triple-A games. The CPU and GPU aren't really like the latest high-end gaming laptop but it's still amazing. That will really be my ultimate 7-inch gaming laptop. And, I want it!
The 7-inch gaming laptop I'm talking about is the One Netbook OneGx1. They have a new version with a cool black color. It has 16GB Ram and 1TB of storage. How bout that for a 7-inch laptop? And, it supposedly comes with an Intel Iris Xe graphics card. You can read about the card at PC Mag here.
Personally, I'll like them to change the design a bit though. How bout a different set of colors? Also, make it a 2-in-1 folding laptop. So, you can use it as a tablet. It's definitely much easier to hold when you just need the screen. It already has a touchscreen
For your info, the controller doesn't come with the laptop. It's sold separately. Kinda weird they decide to sell it that way. But, I was thinking of maybe using the tablet retractable Bluetooth controller and use it on the laptop. It's not just for this laptop, you can use it for other 7-inch laptops too.
I just found out about the One Netbook One Mix 3 pro and I think this is definitely one of the best 7-inch mini laptops. Just look at the Intel 10th i7-10510Y CPU, with 16G Ram and 512GB SSD. It also has Intel UHD graphics. Wish, it has the latest Intel Iris XE integrated graphics instead.
The ram is also actually a DDR3 and not DDR4. But, the specs are definitely better than my 10 inches 3-year-old N4200 Intel Celeron laptop. It likes to freeze for a few secs once in awhile. I'll have to wait before able to use the mouse again. I upgraded from 4GB of ram to 8GB.
I think having a 16GB of ram will make things a little smoother. The HP laptop that I'm using right now only has an 8GB DDR4 ram. For basic usage, it doesn't have any problem. But, sometimes things do get a little weird. I'll be upgrading to 16GB once I have the dough.
The best thing about a 7-inch laptop is the portability. If you fit in a retractable Bluetooth controller, it'll become just like a Nintendo Switch. The Switch is probably the best portable gaming console right now. Simply because you can play triple-A games and of course Nintendo games and other indies.
The mobile phone can also become a laptop substitute. If only someone creates a keyboard case for mobile. And, I don't mean those folding keyboard cases. I want a good keyboard case that fits your phone permanently. I can just open and fold it if I want to use as a phone and open it half-way if I want to use it as a laptop. For me, I prefer typing on a real keyboard rather than a touchscreen keyboard.
When at home I like linking my phone to my computer. If I'm communicating on Whatsapp, it's much easier and faster typing on a real keyboard. Also, fewer mistakes. Of course, if you're walking while outside, I can just use the touchscreen. But, if I can sit down somewhere, typing is much better.
If I have a 7-inch laptop, I can link my mobile phone to it and use the keyboard to reply to Whatsapp or other messaging apps. If you have the latest Samsung Phone, you can also turn your laptop into an Android device with Samsung Dex. So, it's not a bad idea to have a small portable laptop for work and play. Maybe, one day, I'll find my ultimate 7-inch mini gaming laptop!
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The Asus ROG Gaming phone 3 is out now and it seems really popular. But, this got me thinking about the difference between a gaming phone and my Nintendo Switch lite. I have actually kinda done an Asphalt 9 Legends gameplay comparison video before but it's between my Samsung Note 10+ and my original Nintendo Switch.
The Samsung Note 10+ is not marketed as a gaming phone but it can play basically any mobile games out there. It got the latest CPU and GPU to play any console-like games that are available. Although, it does get hot especially when playing a graphic-intensive game like Grid Autosport. One time, the phone killed the game because it was getting too hot.
I was actually doing some testing playing the game using Microsoft Your Phone App on my PC monitor. I didn't look out for the heat so, maybe I had pushed it too much. After that happened, I went on looking for an external mobile radiator fan or a cooling fan. I never thought I'll need one as I don't really game that long.
As a gaming phone, Asus ROG claims to have a cooling system internal and external that will help cool your phone down when gaming. I don't have their phone, so, I'm not sure how good they are but they also have one of the best gaming laptops with new liquid metal cooling. So, that could boost your confidence about their products.
The Nintendo Switch is a portable gaming console. It's not a phone. You can't make calls, take pictures or videos, and share them online. Yes, you can take short game clips and pictures. But, only internally. It does come with a controller and playing games to me is much better on the Nintendo Switch and now my Nintendo Switch lite.
The one thing I hate most about mobile gaming is the games and the lack of game controller support. Yes, there are console-level graphics games for the mobile but they're mostly touch-control games. They're also not a full triple-A type of game. Meanwhile, a lot of triple-A games are already available like the latest Persona 5 Strikers, NBA 2K21, and others.
Another thing I hate about mobile games is that you need internet access to play the game. Why? Because they need the advertising money. Yes, it's free-to-play but if you can't play with Wifi or data connection, you're screwed. I end up playing old retro games on my Nintendo DS lite. I didn't have a Nintendo Switch that time.
Talking about the controller, it actually cost almost a gaming laptop which is around $2k just to get all the complete accessories. Yes, pretty expensive. It's also actually kinda a hassle to put on a retractable controller every time you want to play a game. Unlike my Nintendo Switch lite, every time I have the itch to play Asphalt 9 Legends, I just pick it up choose the game, and play.
They do have some cool accessories like the TwinView dock 3. It definitely looks like my 3DS XL. I like the idea of a dual-screen phone that would make multi-tasking easier. The ability to game on the top screen while video-calling your friend on the bottom screen. Browsing the internet while watching youtube on either screen.
As I've said before the mobile phone today is like a computer, so you'll be using it as a computer. For work and for play. While the Nintendo Switch is a dedicated portable gaming console. I've seen people playing games on one mobile while talking to someone on another mobile. In the end, why not get a portable gaming console like the Nintendo Switch for gaming while your phone for what it's meant for. A phone.
A Nintendo Switch is only almost cost a quarter of a gaming phone. An expensive gaming phone that doesn't have triple-A games. Unless you're the type like to play games that my mother plays like those puzzle 3 gems game. I'm not even sure if you can use the controller to play popular mobile games like Call of Duty or PUBG mobile.
Add to that insult is the need for an 'app' to remap your buttons. Which, you actually have to buy to be able to use the full features. I'm not going to pay to use a freaking controller to play a freaking mobile game. Games should have outright come with controller support. In the past, I used to look for games that look like it has controller support but end up doesn't. I deleted all of them. A waste of my time.
I finally give up and get myself a Nintendo Switch lite (sold my original to my nephew). I can play triple-A games and even mobile games too. Now, there are already a few free-to-play games available which I actually enjoyed playing on my mobile like Asphalt 9 Legends. I don't mind them as long as you can play with a controller.
I still like the gaming phone technology though. Maybe, one day, I can dock a gaming phone and play a real triple-A game with a mouse and keyboard instead of just a 3 gems game. If they still keep treating the phone as just for casual gaming or a phone then no point in making a gaming phone. I bought a Razer gaming phone once, and now they don't even sell it anymore. Maybe, there's a reason why?
Frankly, the mobile gaming phone tech might actually be better than my Nintendo Switch lite. But, playing real games on a portable gaming console like the Switch is definitely much more enjoyable and stress-free. Even my nephew is a believer and he was actually the one that pushes me to buy a Nintendo Switch. It's all because he can play FIFA18 on the go back when it was first available to the switch.
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I love the Dirt series racing game and one of them is Dirt Showdown. I've been wanting to do a live gaming stream of the game and finally did it. I've done a couple of other live gaming streams before but this time, I also wanted to try out the chat feature too.
I know, I should have put a schedule first but like I said, it's kind of a test for the chat feature and also I'm not sure which is the best time to stream. Especially, if you're not sure what's the timezone for other countries. It was also at the spur of the moment to stream.
The other day, I did a quick research on how to stream gameplay and putting a video of myself playing on my HP laptop. I think, having multiple monitors is useful. You need a window for your gameplay and another monitor to control your streaming.
It's a little cramp if you only using one monitor for everything. It definitely was, if I wanted to stream from my laptop. Also, since my laptop is not a gaming laptop and only has AMD Radeon Rx Vega 10 mobile graphics and 8GB of Ram, the Mass Effects game I was playing, lag badly.
If you have the money or a professional streamer, the Asus ROG Zephyrus DUO SE with a second monitor would be perfect. Although, if I'm not wrong, they don't include a webcam for video calling or streaming. That means you'll have to get an external streaming webcam.
For something that's pretty expensive, why didn't they include a webcam? One of their video commenters noted that especially in a pandemic where it's obviously needed. Well, somebody asked about the camera on their store page and it's confirmed the laptop doesn't have it. Weird.
I'm already using 3 monitors for my desktop setup. But, I don't have an external webcam. Never thought I needed one. I might get one if I'm going to do streaming. When I'm using my laptop, I kinda miss how I can multi-task on separate monitors.
That's when I realized how useful the portable monitor is. I actually bought my first portable monitor for my Samsung S10+. The Samsung Dex with using the Dex pad or just a USB C cable to turn your mobile phone into a computer.
What I like about using the portable monitor is that you can use a USB cable to power it. You can plug it into your laptop or computer USB port. It also doesn't use a lot of power. But, it's better to get one that uses a USB C cable instead of the mini USB.
My latest portable monitor uses a USB C to connect to power and it has no problem starting up. While the other one that uses the mini USB cable is very sensitive and turns on and off by itself pretty often. That's why I'm advocating that every device should be standardized to use the USB C. It's more stable.
I really like to try the Asus Duo gaming laptop. Not just because there's the latest one with RTX 30 series graphic cards but to check out the second monitor. If you're a multi-tasker, a second monitor is pretty useful. It definitely, be useful for streaming since you'll have a 2nd monitor for control or chat.
Again, they need to include a webcam. Streaming, especially on the go is pretty useful. That is if you can find a good wifi connection of course. You also don't want to have to add more accessories to your already heavy laptop.
I also like to connect my mobile phone to my laptop and desktop and it's useful to have them on separate windows. So, I can do my stuff on the main screen while at the bottom, I can reply to my Whatsapp or check out FB and Twitter notifications. Pretty nifty!
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