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Hands-on review: Computex: MSI Backpack PC

By Kevin Lee Virtual reality gaming and experience have finally been full realized with headsets like the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. However, there are still a few things that can pull you out of the immersive experience with the biggest one that damned cable tipping you up. Well MSI wants to do away with…

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Hands-on review: Computex: MSI Backpack PC

By Kevin Lee Virtual reality gaming and experience have finally been full realized with headsets like the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. However, there are still a few things that can pull you out of the immersive experience with the biggest one that damned cable tipping you up. Well MSI wants to do away with…

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Intel Launches 10-Core Broadwell-E Processor For VR And Gaming: Here’s The Deal

Intel announced the Broadwell-E generation, its latest line of flagship chipsets. The OEM introduced Extreme Edition’s crème of the crop, the 10-core CPU i7-6950X, which costs as much as some mid-range full gaming rigs. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Computers

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Asus ROG XG Station 2: Graphics Card Dock That Turns Any Laptop Into A VR-Ready Machine

The Asus ROG XG Station 2 is an external graphics card dock that will turn any regular laptop into a ‘VR-gaming powerhouse.’ Needless to say, the enclosure is perfect for laptop gamers. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Computers

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Backpack PC Could Become A Trend Amid Rising Popularity Of Virtual Reality

HP and MSI are taking the lead in introducing new portable VR rigs. The two tech companies have unveiled their own concepts for the technology with the Omen X VR PC Pack for HP and the Backpack PC for MSI. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Computers

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Acer Unveils 2 New Laptops Recommended For Travelers

Acer’s Switch V 10 and Switch One 10 models — to be released in the third quarter of 2016 and in July — emerge as travel-friendly laptops with qualities such as a compact size, lasting battery power and recharging via USB. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Computers

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ARM Unwraps Cortex-A73 And Mali-G71 VR-Centric Chips: Here’s What To Expect

ARM has unveiled the Cortex-A73 processor and the Mali-G71 graphics processor, which aim to support mobile virtual reality platforms. The technology will be incorporated into smartphones beginning next year. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Computers

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Asus ZenBook 3 Introduced: Has Apple’s MacBook Met Its Match?

Asus has unveiled its ultra-portable and svelte laptop dubbed the ZenBook 3 which weighs only 910 grams. The Asus laptop is expected to go on sale from Q3 2016 and will start at $999. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Computers

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Gigabyte Aero 14 Gaming Laptop Unveiled With High-Resolution Display, Skylake Processor And Massive 94.24 Wh Battery

Gigabyte took to Computex 2016 to unveil its latest gaming laptop, and it’s definitely worth a look. The Aero 14 is ultra-portable yet packs powerful specs and a huge 94.24 Wh battery for ‘full-day productivity.’ …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Computers

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Memorial Day 2016 Lenovo Laptop Deals: You Can Save As Much As $500 On Select ThinkPad Models

Get these Lenovo professional laptops at 25 percent off this Memorial Day. Save up to $500 on select ThinkPad models before time runs out. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Computers

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Asus GeForce GTX 1080 Rolls Out: More Power, More Color

Asus has launched two Republic of Gamers Strix GeForce GTX 1080 gaming cards that are colorful and more powerful than Nvidia GTX 1080. The Strix cards will be available starting June 4. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Computers

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Review: FormLabs Form 2

By Alastair Jennings Introduction and design FormLabs is established as the leading manufacturer of Stereolithography (SLA) 3D printers. SLA printers use a resin rather than a filament that hardens when exposed to ultraviolet light. Although the technology of the SLA printers is quite different to that used by fused filament modelling (FFM) printers, the basic…

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Review: FormLabs Form 2

By Alastair Jennings Introduction and design FormLabs is established as the leading manufacturer of Stereolithography (SLA) 3D printers. SLA printers use a resin rather than a filament that hardens when exposed to ultraviolet light. Although the technology of the SLA printers is quite different to that used by fused filament modelling (FFM) printers, the basic…

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Acer Unveils New Windows 10 Laptops With Intel Skylake, Fingerprint Readers And Competitive Prices

Acer prepared a rollout of capable convertible notebooks for later this year. The new Switch and TravelMate 2-in-1s come with affordability, design flexibility and security features that leverage the embedded Windows 10. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Computers

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Asus C301 Chromebook Coming Soon At $279, But With Heftier RAM And Full HD Display

Asus has officially listed a new C301 Chromebook on its website, labeled as ‘coming soon.’ At $279, the C301 is one of the company’s most expensive Chromebooks to date, but it does bring some noteworthy upgrades for that price. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Computers

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