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The best gaming headsets in 2020

The distinction the best gaming headsets can make to gaming is staggering. Completely clear sound can assist you with getting the sound and course of adversary gunfire should you wind up encompassed in Call of Duty: Warzone. Or on the other hand maybe you like to hear the bone-crunching guitar riffs as you tear and tear through devils in Doom Eternal. Regardless of whether you're hoping to increase a serious edge in a first-individual shooter or simply need to improve your general gaming experience, stowing a quality gaming headset ought to be high up on your daily agenda.

There are a couple of focuses that you'll need to consider while picking a gaming headset. Cost and sound quality are ostensibly the two most significant factors, and we've considered both of these when picking our top choices for this rundown. Solace is something else you'll need to consider as even the best solid quality won't help you very much on the off chance that you generally need to change your headset—or eliminate it inside and out—during longer gaming meetings. In conclusion, most of the headsets we've recorded here gloat implicit clamor dropping mics which are urgent for talking with your partners. read more

Including extraordinary compared to other gaming headsets of 2020 to your set-up shouldn't cost the earth either. You can get our top pick, the HyperX Cloud Alpha, for under $100, giving you a solid headset with great sound quality. On the other hand, in the event that you have the cash to extra and need to go with a remote choice, you could do a great deal more awful than the Razer Thresher Ultimate.

Our rundown of the best gaming headsets has something for everybody paying little mind to spending plan. Then again, in case you're resolved to eliminate string mess, our manual for simply the best remote gaming headsets might be more as you would prefer.

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1. HyperX Cloud Alpha

A balanced, even headset for game sound.

Remote: No | Drivers: 50mm double chamber neodymium | Connectivity: 3.5mm simple | Frequency reaction: 13Hz-27,000Hz | Features: Detachable commotion dropping mic, in-line link controls

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Ground-breaking yet clear soundExceptional manufacture quality

Bearing the products of HyperX Cloud's long tradition of greatness, the Cloud Alpha presents brilliant sound and construct quality with the basic highlights progressed admirably, and no element fat swelling the cost. The sound system soundscape in this shut back structure is punchier in the low end than we'd as a rule go for, yet the additional bass doesn't meddle with by and large lucidity—and honestly, in games and music conditions, it sounds incredible. Each 50mm driver's double chamber configuration is expected to give low, medium, and high frequencies space to resound without meddling with one another, and you do get a feeling of that while tuning in to them.

Somewhere else it's the typical great form quality, liberal cushioning, clear mic and high solace levels over longer play meetings that the Cloud configuration has consistently advertised. The inline controls are the main special case to that standard—they feel wobbly by correlation with the remainder of the bundle. We suggest the Alpha over the Cloud II (just barely) in light of the better recurrence reaction range and generally stable quality, however there's next to no isolating the two models.

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2. Steelseries Arctis Pro + GameDAC

The very good quality gaming headset that does everything.

Remote: No | Drivers: 40mm neodymium | Connectivity: USB, optical, 3.5mm simple | Frequency reaction: 10Hz-40,000Hz | Features: Retractable clamor dropping mic, DTS Headphone:X 2.0, RGB

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Classy RGB lightingHandy GameDAC controls

High-res sound is on the up gratitude to lossless spilling from Tidal et al, and games, for example, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus offering full help. The Arctis Pro GameDAC utilizes that glasslike high-res sound with a 10Hz-40KHz recurrence reaction go—a spec that additionally makes the drivers sound extraordinary for ordinary sound use, however you will begin seeing the distinction in truly packed documents. However, in case you're intending to utilize a gaming headset for watching recordings and TV on your PC, or music, this is an extraordinary decision.

The GameDAC itself is a blend of a computerized to-simple converter that removes the strain from your CPU, a preamp, and a control place. With a press of its catch and a move of the dial, DTS Headphone-X encompass can be empowered or impaired, talk/game blend changed, and EQ settings consummated. The unobtrusive ring around each earcup on these jars ticks the RGB box without demolishing the general stylish. Our lone reservations with the GameDAC model are that it requires a connector for cell phone utilization, and that its links feel less expensive than a $250 headset should.

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3. Razer Thresher Ultimate

The best Razer headset available.

Remote: Yes | Drivers: 50mm neodymium | Connectivity: USB remote, 3.5mm simple | Frequency reaction: 12Hz-28,000Hz | Features: Retractable unidirectional mic, RGB, 7.1 Dolby Surround

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Point by point audioComfortableQuality remote association

The later Nari Ultimate may snatch the features with its troublesome haptic criticism include, however while it looks a similar it has apparently more vulnerable sound than the great Thresher Ultimate. For our cash, that is the best gaming headset Razer has made, and it's one we despite everything use today.

I'd much rather have the nitty gritty, strong sound of the Thresher's more aurally intense drivers than something that feels like you're being nudged in the side of the head each time a blast goes off in-game.

The remote association is strong, the fit agreeable, the battery life tolerable—however not class-driving at around ten hours—and on the off chance that you snatch a couple of the discretionary pink feline ears off the Razer store you can make them look simply spectacular.

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4. HyperX Cloud Orbit S

Comfortable, premium headset with spotless and clear encompass sound.

Remote: No | Drivers: Planar transducer, 100 mm | Connectivity: 3.5mm, USB Type A, USB Type C | Frequency reaction: 10Hz–50,000Hz | Features: Detachable clamor abrogation mic with pop channel, Waves Nx completely vivid 3D sound

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Staggeringly clear sound3D head following Nice, agreeable form

HyperX figures out how to convey one of the comfiest, most solid headsets available while as yet having perfectly clear sound. The Cloud Orbit S utilizes audiophile-level planar attractive drivers, which peruses as cool as they sound. Basically a rebadged Audeze Mobius headset, the Orbit S looks super-smooth and its goliath adaptable padding ear pads are incredibly agreeable to wear for extended lengths of utilization with out overloading your head.

The heavenly solid quality alone merits the venture. You can undoubtedly utilize this as your beginning and end headset for versatile, comfort, and PC play. Utilizing Audeze' Waves NX 3D sound tech, it tracks your head development to reproduce 7.1 encompass sound and the outcomes are noteworthy. However, the product could be somewhat overpowering. It despite everything doesn't change the reality this is an extraordinary sounding headset with a solid sounding separable mouthpiece.

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5. Steelseries Arctis 7

The best remote gaming headset for most clients.

Remote: Yes | Drivers: 40mm neodymium drivers | Connectivity: Wireless by means of USB, 3.5mm wired | Frequency reaction: 20Hz-20,000Hz | Features: Retractable clamor dropping mic, DTS Headphone:X, 7.1 encompass

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Extraordinary battery lifeComfortable 'ski goggle' headband

What we like best about the Arctis 7 is that you can undoubtedly overlook it's a remote model while you're utilizing it. There's none of the sloppiness or sound curios that have generally destroyed the gathering for remote headsets—it sounds similarly tantamount to the best wired models we've tried at this equivalent $150 value go. The exceptional battery life times in at more than 20 hours out of the case, and after close to 12 months of weighty utilize that figure's barely dropped off. You can continue playing while you charge, as well, basically by associating the headset to your PC with a USB link.

The Arctis range's particular ski goggle headband is truly powerful at getting the heaviness of the headset far from your head, and even in the wake of playing for quite a long time we've never felt it diving in. Following a time of day by day utilization, the headband loosens which makes for a looser and somewhat less agreeable fit, yet the groups themselves are replaceable and sold for under $15 on the Steelseries online store. A useful yet marginally peaceful and stifled mic is the main chink in its generally imposing covering. read more

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Top 5 Games of 2019

It was a little tricky to construct a top 5 for this year, though there have been a couple of surprises.  I wasn’t expecting the year to be a bit crap as we are no w on the cusp once more of a new generation.  But 2012 wasn’t all that bad of a year (PS4 and Xbox One would release in 2013) and at the moment, everyone is doing alright.�� PS4 has sold through over 100 million systems, Nintendo are definitely on an “on” generation with Switch, Xbox has been able to get back into peoples good books with things like Game Pass (on both Console and PC, their PC side they seem to really be turning around), there’s even interesting things happening in the mobile space with Apple Arcade.

This won’t be the last year where my top 5 games are full of current gen titles, I am expecting the new systems to drop in around November, last time it was hard to find a top 5 specific to PS4 (as I listed each platform separately back then).  It IS however, another list of mostly AAA tier games.  If you want to know what smaller more “interesting” games I have been playing, check out my honourable mentions at the end.

Also, follow me on Melee.  It’s this new image blogging service from Imgur which you can download now on the IOS App Store (its just on iPhone at the moment) and it has seemingly been built to help people share gaming related clips and images off of places like Twitter and Instagram (and err, here on Tumblr).  I posted a couple of daft clips of me failing in Modern Warfare and Destiny 2 and it didn’t take long for them to amass a few likes and comments.

That sounded like a sponsored advert but ain’t nobody paying me for this.  Let’s get into my top 5

5. Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order

I was about to select Gears 5 to be my number 5 until I saw sense and cast my memory back to when I started playing Jedi (all the way back in November.  I was impressed by its intense action, impressive visuals and great characters.  I especially enjoyed the 4 armed pilot who always complains.  I did feel that towards the end I got sick of managing large groups of enemies so I dropped the difficulty to get through it, but I still haven’t achieved 100% of activities on all planets so I can still go back to it one day.

4. Borderlands 3

We all knew this was coming but not even I had any idea that we would have been actually playing it in 2019 way back at the start of the year.  For me, I look at the game.  I don’t care about weird magicians or their insane sounding legal woes, all I’m interested in is the work of a team who deserved better for their last title, but am still glad returned to what they do best, looting and shooting.  I enjoyed rejoining these characters I have followed over the last 10 years, all the referenced to older games, cameos from characters from Tales From the Borderlands and The Pre Sequel and was sad to see some people go.  I still have about a year of extra content to go through and I really appreciate the efforts they have made to make the game last longer than just one playthrough through in the Proving Grounds, Circle of Slaughter and Mayhem modes.  Though I have always tended to stick to Borderlands games and create builds for each and every vault hunter, so I will be doing that.

3. Mortal Kombat 11

It’s been a while since I last put a fighting game into my end of year round up.  And I HAVE fallen off MK11 a little bit, but this entry reminded me of how impressive it is for Nether Realms to pack their fighting games with some many things to do and keep people playing outside of just going into matchmaking and fighting others.  The Vault this year is basically another little adventure full of exploration and puzzle solving and the Towers of Time give you plenty of challenge and direction of many months to come.  You also have to give the developer credit for never backing down on the brutality of the game, they must have all got their heads together after DC Universe vs. and vowed never again to make watered down versions of Fatalities.  It is a game that keeps getting better and better.

2. Call of Duty Modern Warfare

I was debating whether or not to include this years CoD.  I always get the same type of enjoyment out of it each year, people complain that it never changes but I’m glad it sticks to a formula.  Of course they are not identikit games, there are new maps, new modes, new ways of building your loadout and new touches, like how in this year you can snap to edges to stay in cover while you shoot, there’s the new special equipment system where you can drop ammo or reduce your footstep noise.  Having doors you can either peek through or smash open adds another level of strategy, there have been times where I have been able to escape being under fire by closing a door, re-positioning and then wasting whoever just wanders in.

The campaign this year, good to see it back, but whatever, the co-op mode is Spec Ops again, like it was back in MW2 and 3 but on a much larger scale, I have yet to complete one of these btw.  But as always, it’s the multiplayer that does it for me and Modern Warfare deserves credit for being what must be the first AAA game to feature cross platform play, not just launch with it.  I know that games like Fortnite are popular, but I don’t see that as a AAA title, it doesn’t have the full package, it’s just a mode and it started off small.  Call of Duty is expected to be big each year, has a lot riding on it and allowing for cross play is a big step.  I especially appreciate being able to play with a keyboard and mouse on PS4 and being able to matchmake only with people playing with controllers on PC, in fact, I have never really given the game much of a shot on PC before as I know people just fall of it, there has often been low player numbers reported on the PC versions of CoD and it looks like it won’t have that problem this time round due to cross play.

Modern Warfare still has to contend with Destiny 2 and Overwatch for my time as my main multiplayer game but it’s still as fun as ever.

1. Control

Put this down as my main “surprise” game of 2019.  A game which was not on my watch list, though I was aware of it as you can’t ignore a game from the makers of Max Payne (I did skip Alan Wake and didn’t care much for Quantum break though).  Bought it at the last minute before its release, downloaded it and was wowed by the sinister nature of the environment you run around in.  This weird fictitious US government agency which looks into paranormal activity which you seem to have become in charge of because you picked up a mysterious weapon from the deceased Director while searching for your brother.  What then follows is about 12 hours of wacky powers and odd video clips as you unearth what has been going on in this strange ever morphing building.

I especially loved how the game never holds your hand too much, the map of each floor is vague enough that you also have to rely on in-game signposting to move around, as well as a bit of memory work.  There is also great humour involved too in some of the PSA posters on a lot of the walls, the antics of the caretaker and the videos you find of Dr. Darling throughout the game.

I did have a few weird technical issues with the game throughout playing, but still found it to be visually pleasing, there was this weird hitch that used to appear after coming out of the pause screen that always threw me, it would be followed by a few moments of low performance before getting back into the smooth action.  But this didn’t stop me from having a great time with Control.  Perhaps the game that will be the most prominent in my head when I think of 2019.

So there you have it, control is my best game of 2019.  But let’s look at the other new games I played throughout the year in my honourable mentions:

Gears 5

The Outer Worlds

Days Gone

Apex Legends

Far Cry New Dawn

Trover Saves the Universe

Concrete Genie

Devil May Cry 5

Tom Clancy's The Division 2

And also a special mention to these old games that were rereleased/remastered/repackaged etc in 2019:

Borderlands Game of the Year Edition Remastered

Halo Reach

And now, a look at the games I have on my watchlist for 2020:

Cyberpunk 2077

Last of Us Part 2

Ghost of Tsushima

Halo: Infinite

Watch Dogs Legion

Phantasy Star Online 2

Gods & Monsters

Doom Eternal

Overwatch 2

Diablo IV

Minecraft dungeons

Marvel's Avengers

Carrion

Streets of Rage 4

Will they all even come out?  Let’s find out, happy new year!

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Acer ConceptD 7 Ezel Review

Acer's ConceptD 7 Ezel (starts at $2,499; $3,999 as tested) might be the most radical convertible laptop on the market.  Aimed at pen-savvy creators, designers, and engineers, this 15.6-inch hybrid's gorgeous UHD/4K touch screen flips into many different positions thanks to a unique hinge design, making it more versatile than traditional convertibles with 360-degree hinges. It also offers a Wacom EMR pen for a natural inking experience. Like the smaller ConceptD 3 Ezel, the ConceptD 7 Ezel is a slam dunk for those able to leverage its uniqueness, as there's nothing else quite like it. Just be prepared to get equally creative with your finances to afford it.

A Unique Concept(D)

The ConceptD 7 Ezel's uniqueness starts with its marriage of desktop-class power to a large 15.6-inch pen-enabled screen. My review unit, model CC715-71-7163, has the same grade of components found in a top-shelf gaming notebook, such as the Razer Blade 15 Advanced (2020). Inside is an eight-core Intel Core i7-10875H processor (2.3GHz base, up to 5.1GHz turbo), an 8GB Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q graphics card, 32GB of memory, and a 2TB solid-state drive. The Windows 10 Pro system carries a one-year warranty, which strikes me as skimpy for $3,999.

The only convertible that offers remotely similar performance is the HP Spectre x360 15 (2020), priced at $1,649 at this writing with a six-core Core i7-10750H, a 4GB GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. That's a lot less than the base $2,499 ConceptD 7 Ezel, which matches the HP's specs except for a more powerful 6GB GeForce RTX 2060. That said, the comparison is purely for penny-pinching purposes; much of the ConceptD 7 Ezel's value comes from its design.

Versatile Usage Modes

The ConceptD 7 Ezel has a traditional display hinge that opens and closes clamshell style, but there's a second one halfway up the lid that allows the screen to rotate independently.

The display can be positioned at almost any angle and elevation by moving both hinges. It becomes a tablet with the screen rotated 180 degrees while the main hinge is folded flat, and by raising the main hinge, the screen can float as shown here …

The second hinge is stiff enough to keep the screen stationary for drawing or using the touch screen in this position. It also makes it possible to stand over the ConceptD 7 Ezel while doing so, an act that would require reaching several more inches with a traditional convertible that would be lying flat in tablet mode. A stand mode is also possible, which is like the photo below, but with the screen pressed down further so that it rests in front of the keyboard. The ConceptD lives up to its "easel" name in that position.

Last, it can operate in a display mode with its screen flipped over 180 degrees. It's a useful position if you're seated across the table from someone and wish to present something.

Creative Design Inspirations

The ConceptD 7 Ezel's white exterior may look like plastic, but it's metal; running a finger across it rewards with a high-pitched scratchy sound that plastic can't produce. The white comes from a ceramic coating that Acer claims is stain-resistant. I tested it by splashing dark roast coffee on the lid and letting it dry for a few hours. Sure enough, it wiped off without a trace.

At 1.13 by 14.1 by 10.2 inches (HWD), the ConceptD 7 Ezel is one chunky laptop considering today's relentless drive toward thin-and-light electronics, though it's not terribly overweight at 5.5 pounds. The display contributes most of the extra thickness; its base is of normal height for a notebook this powerful. All surfaces are satisfyingly flex-free.

The keyboard adds visual warmth with its atypical amber backlighting. Prettiness aside, the island-style keys unfortunately lack for tactile feedback, a casualty of their short vertical press distance.

The productive layout includes dedicated Home, Page Up, Page Down, and End keys. Only the arrow cluster is nonstandard, combining half-size up and down and full-size left and right keys. Below, the buttonless trackpad is just big enough. Its clicking action is slightly stiff but offers communicative, noiseless feedback. Meanwhile, the holes forward of the keyboard are for cooling, not for the speakers; the latter deliver unremarkable sound from under the palm rest.

Plenty of Input and Output

The ConceptD 7 Ezel offers Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 wireless support, as you'd expect from a high-end laptop made in 2020. Its physical connectivity starts on the front edge with a full-size SD card reader, a nice break from the usual microSD slot.

The left edge holds a Kensington lock notch, a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port, two Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C) ports, and a headphone/microphone jack. Full-size HDMI and DisplayPort video outputs, another USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port, and an Ethernet jack dot the right edge.

It's potentially inconvenient that most of the ports are located along the front half of each edge; connected devices can intrude on external mouse or elbow-resting space. The power jack's location at center right is also irksome—it should be further back to keep the cord out of the way—but at least the included adapter has a right-angle plug that doesn't stick out too far.

The power button, located on the left edge, doubles as a fingerprint reader for Windows Hello biometric logins. However, the ConceptD 7 Ezel has no IR webcam for facial recognition. Its average-quality 720p webcam also lacks a physical privacy shutter.

Legendary Inking: Wacom EMR Returns

The ConceptD 7 Ezel's best asset is its screen, a 15.6-inch IPS touch panel with detailed UHD/4K (3,840-by-2,160-pixel) resolution. Acer rates it for 350 nits of brightness and 100% coverage of the Adobe RGB gamut for eye-popping color. It looks great.

The ConceptD app provides controls for switching color spaces, including a native mode for those who plan to calibrate it themselves.

All I can discredit about the picture is its slight sparkle. It could be from the anti-glare surface treatment, a necessity given that the surface is glass (precisely, Corning Gorilla Glass 6) and would otherwise be reflection-prone.

The hard glass and the slight resistance from the anti-glare treatment provide an excellent pen-on-paper-like feel for inking with the ConceptD 7 Ezel's pen. Stashed in the right side of the display, it's slightly narrower than a normal ink pen and has two buttons. It never needs to be charged thanks to its Wacom EMR technology.

Wacom EMR, the oldest of the active pen technologies, is uncommon on convertible notebooks. It adds thickness since it requires an active digitizer to be built into the screen. By contrast, Wacom AES and N-Trig combine an active (powered) pen with a passive digitizer.

One of EMR's advantages is a long and responsive hover distance. The cursor appears when the pen is about three-quarters of an inch above the surface and moves perfectly in sync with the tip. With AES, the cursor lags since the tip's position isn't precisely known to the digitizer unless it's in contact with the display. EMR's tilt support, natural responsiveness to pen strokes, and up to 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity are other key reasons to applaud the ConceptD's inking.

Testing the ConceptD 7 Ezel: Studio Power

The ConceptD 7 Ezel is a GeForce RTX Studio product, which means it packs enough performance for advanced creative tasks such as video editing. My unit's GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q GPU is also capable of gaming, though its 4K screen resolution is too high to drive without lowering the detail settings in many newer titles. Its screen refresh rate is also just 60Hz, whereas even mid-grade gaming notebooks have 144Hz or higher.

Acer offers the ConceptD 7 Ezel Pro for those in search of professional Nvidia Quadro graphics and independent software vendor (ISV) certifications for popular apps. It's expensive; the top-end CC715-91P-X1XB model goes for $4,999 with a quad-core Xeon processor and a 16GB Quadro RTX 5000. But that sounds about right for a mobile workstation with those components.

For our benchmarks, I compared the ConceptD 7 Ezel to the following convertibles and high-performance notebooks...

The non-convertible HP ZBook Create G7 and MSI Creator 15 are thin-and-light creative laptops with GeForce-class graphics. Though they're not direct ConceptD 7 Ezel competitors, their overall performance should be similar.

Storage, Media, and CPU Tests

The ConceptD 7 Ezel started with an excellent 5,753-point showing in UL's PCMark 10, our general system performance assessment that simulates different real-world productivity and content-creation workflows. We informally look for high-performance PCs to post at least 4,000 points in that test. The Acer also did well in PCMark 8's storage subtest, though it didn't stand out from the others despite having two 1TB solid-state drives striped together in RAID 0 (they appear as a single drive in Windows).

Next up is a pair of CPU-crunching tests: Cinebench R15 stresses all available processor cores and threads while rendering a complex image, while in our Handbrake test, we transcode a 12-minute 4K video down to 1080p.

The higher clocks of the ZBook Create's Core i9 processor gave it a slight advantage over the ConceptD 7 Ezel in these tests. Predictably, those two and the eight-core MSI had no trouble leaving the six-core ConceptD 3 Ezel and Spectre x360 15 in the dust.

The final test in this section is photo editing. We use an early 2018 release of Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud to apply 10 complex filters and effects to a standard JPEG image, timing each operation and adding up the totals. This test is not as CPU-focused as Cinebench or Handbrake, bringing the performance of the storage subsystem, memory, and GPU into play.

The ConceptD 7 Ezel finished with an impressively low time for a convertible laptop. The high 5.1GHz boost clock of its Core i7 chip and 32GB of memory are ideal for advanced Photoshop tasks.

Graphics Tests

Our first two benchmarks in this section measure the gaming performance potential of a PC. In UL's 3DMark, we run the Sky Diver (lightweight, capable of running on integrated graphics) and Fire Strike (more demanding, for high-end gaming PCs) subtests, both DirectX 11-based. Unigine Corp.'s Superposition is another gaming simulation that uses a different rendering engine to produce a complex 3D scene.

The ConceptD 7 Ezel's GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q GPU gave it top scores in these tests, as it should have, though the ZBook Create G7 wasn't far behind with its RTX 2070 Max-Q.

For cooling, the ConceptD 7 Ezel relies on cooling fans that jet air out the sides and back of the chassis. They ran frequently and noticeably, especially during our benchmark runs. They did, however, keep the chassis cool top and bottom.

Battery Rundown Test

For our last benchmark, we measure a laptop's unplugged runtime while playing a locally stored video with screen brightness at 50 percent and audio volume at 100 percent. We use the notebook's energy-saving rather than balanced or other power profile where available, turn off Wi-Fi, and even disable keyboard backlighting to squeeze as much life as possible out of the system.

Eight hours of unplugged life from a convertible this powerful is impressive, especially considering its active digitizer; it's longer than we expect from gaming notebooks with similar components. It even outdid the much less powerful Spectre x360 15.

One of the Biggest, Baddest Convertibles Around

Acer's ConceptD 7 Ezel defies convention by combining the power of a top-shelf gaming laptop with a Wacom EMR-enabled screen. It's a blissful combination for designers and creators, though not one without compromise. This is one bulky device, and one that will set you back financially even in its base configuration. But for those willing to ante up, this one-of-a-kind convertible delivers an unparalleled creative experience.

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Xbox Series X Review

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After spending over a week with Microsoft’s top-of-the-line next-gen console, one thing is clear: the Xbox Series X is a powerful machine, and an impressive hardware upgrade for anyone looking for a home console that can run games at 4K resolution and up to 120 frames per second. The Series X is also lightning fast thanks to its custom 1TB NVME SSD and Velocity Architecture, which seriously cuts down on load times, and the console also features many other quality of life improvements that make it the best way to play Xbox games in 2020. But even a console this fast can’t outrun its most glaring issue: a lack of next-gen exclusives at launch to justify making the upgrade on day one, even if its impressive 4K upscaling and Auto HDR technology does enhance the console’s vast library of past-gen experiences.

Before we jump into the games, let’s talk about the hardware itself. I covered the console’s physical attributes more closely in my unboxing article, but the short of it is that the Xbox Series X is a big, hefty piece of hardware. At about 5.9 inches wide and 11.8 inches tall, and weighing in at 9.8 pounds, the Xbox Series X isn’t quite PC tower size but it’s still massive when compared to most other home consoles. While its absolutely dwarfed by the 15.4 inch tall PlayStation 5, you may still have trouble finding a spot for the Series X in your home entertainment center. I certainly had to get creative with the Ikea TV stand in my living room, and ultimately had to lay the console on its side in order for it to (barely) fit in one of the shelves.

And while I find the Xbox Series X’s minimalist, monolith-shaped design to be eye-catching and a refreshingly clean look when compared to its next-gen competition and PC gaming rigs bathed in RGB lighting, Microsoft’s console looks much less cool when in its horizontal position. It’s true that putting the Series X in either its natural vertical or alternate horizontal position takes a lot less effort compared to the PS5’s removable stand, but I think Microsoft might have sacrificed a better horizontal solution for the sake of convenience to the player. When in the horizontal position, the Series X’s round stand sticks out of the left side of the console, a slightly ugly appendage that you can’t remove from the console’s otherwise clean shape. Maybe I’m seriously nitpicking here, but the point is that this console wants to stand in the vertical position, and I’d advise you to figure out how to display the Series X the way it was meant to be shown off.

You can check out the unboxing video below to hear way more of my thoughts on the console’s shape, size, and design:

Once you turn on the Xbox Series X, set up the console with your Xbox Live account, and sync it to the Xbox app on your phone — and I suggest you do so you can enable Remote Play and more Share options, which we’ll get to in a bit — the first thing you’ll notice is how quiet this machine is. Unless you put your ear real close to the vents at the top of the console, you won’t even hear a low hum from the Series X’s single “whisper-quiet” fan. In fact, the only time I was able to actually hear the Series X from the other side of my living room was while installing a game from a disc, the console’s 4K UHD Blu-ray optical drive working quickly to install the 32GB Mad Max. Still, the virtually silent Series X is a major improvement over the mechanical sound of the original Xbox’s hard drive and loud hum of the Xbox 360 and Xbox One’s fans.

Speaking of fans, the powerful airflow solution in the Xbox Series X is very good at keeping the console’s components relatively cool most of the time. Generally, what you’ll feel when putting your hand close to the console’s vents is a gentle breath of cool to tepid air. Things get a little hotter inside the Xbox when you’re playing Optimized for Series X titles like Gears 5 and Forza Horizon 4 at 4K 60fps, but the heat levels never felt all that alarming. I didn’t have a fancy thermal camera to test heat levels in the console, so I’d suggest you check out Digital Foundry’s excellent breakdown of the console’s power efficiency if you want to get into the nitty gritty.

The Xbox Series X’s specs have always been impressive on paper. Back in March, when we finally learned the specs of both consoles, we even speculated the Series X would be slightly more powerful than its next-gen competitor. It’s obviously too early to give a final verdict on the XSX vs. PS5 debate, but it’s not an exaggeration to say that Microsoft’s console has an advantage out the gate, boasting a more powerful CPU and GPU, even if the PS5’s potentially game-changing SSD has commanded much of the technical discussion.

Here are the main Xbox Series X specs you need to know:

Let’s talk about the console’s custom 12 teraflop GPU. While it might not be able to eclipse NVIDIA’s brand new line of GeForce RTX 30 Series GPUs in terms of the raw specs, this is still an incredibly powerful graphics card when it comes to the home console market. Ever since it announced the Xbox Series X, Microsoft has had a clear mission: to make 4K 60fps the standard for all next-gen Xbox titles, while looking ahead at an 8K resolution future. After spending a bit of time playing Gears 5, Forza Horizon 4, and Sea of Thieves at 4K 60fps, it’s clear that Microsoft has absolutely knocked it out of the park.

While the Xbox Series X has no first-party next-gen exclusives at launch, which may make some players pause when considering the console’s $499 price tag, this machine does a lot to improve the Xbox experiences you already love. Playing Gears 5 at higher resolution brings the game’s diverse landscapes to life like never before, with improved textures and particle counts, while the inclusion of raytraced shadows and lighting makes all of the environments more immersive than ever before. There is some seriously beautiful lighting in this game to begin with, but the Optimized for Series X version of Gears 5 feels like the most fully realized take on this world. The higher framerate provides a better gameplay experience as well, especially when it comes to shooting mechanics, which feel silky smooth, a major boon when taking on Grubs.

Players can also set the framerate of Gears 5 multiplayer to 120fps, which provides the best look at the Series X’s current graphical ceiling (while the console is 8K-ready, there aren’t any 8K titles out to actually showcase that resolution). While I’m not sure I can tell as much of a difference between 60fps and 120fps when compared to the absolutely massive framerate jump between 30fps and 60fps, the ability to play a game on a home console at framerates that were once considered possible only on PC is no less impressive.

Ultimately, the jump to 60- and 120fps is a much bigger improvement to the home console experience than 1080p vs. 4K resolutions, especially when playing competitive shooters, racing, and fighting games, which demand quick reaction times and low latency. The clearer 4K resolution is certainly an improvement worth commending — just look at how good Forza Horizon 4 and Sea of Thieves look in the 4K screenshots taken from my Xbox Series X — but I’d pay more attention to what games you can turn all the way up to 120fps.

Unfortunately, there weren’t many Optimized for Series X games to actually try during the review period — only the Xbox One version of Yakuza: Like a Dragon was available ahead of the embargo, for example — so it remains to be seen how new titles like Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Watch Dogs: Legion, current-gen games that are also Optimized for Series X and will boast 4K 60fps visuals, will perform at launch. What I’ve seen from the three optimized games I tried so far bodes well for the rest of the Xbox Series X’s launch lineup, though.

As I said at the start of this review, the Xbox Series X doesn’t have any first-party next-gen games on its list of launch titles, so it’s impossible to say how the Xbox Series X will perform when true next-gen experiences arrive to push that GPU and SSD to its limits. With Halo Infinite delayed to 2021, and other first-party releases like Obsidian’s Avowed, Ninja Theory’s Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, and Playground’s new Fable game still a way’s away, we may be at least a year out from seeing what the console can really do.

Fortunately, there’s a lot to play on the Xbox Series X until then. In fact, the Series X may be the most backward compatible and most bang-for-your-buck console ever released — as long as you already have a $15 Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription (and you totally should, if you’re an Xbox fan). Boasting a library of hundreds of backward compatible titles from across all generations of Xbox consoles, you can bring all of your physical and digital games from the original Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox One with you to the Series X. And with Xbox Game Pass, you also get a selection of over 100 games to download and play right out of the box. When compared to the PS5’s backward compatibility options, which only include PS4 titles and what’s available on PS Now, the Series X’s library of games is absolutely stacked.

I spent some time playing Star Wars: Republic Commando (an absolute banger for the original Xbox), Fable Anniversary for the Xbox 360, and Halo: The Master Chief Collection (which is also getting an Optimized for Series X upgrade later this month) and Mad Max on disc for Xbox One. The Series X emulates the original Xbox and Xbox 360 experiences perfectly, while Xbox One titles run natively on the console, which is a nice touch for those who simply want to pop in a current-gen disc and play without worrying about a middle man.

But even that quality of life feature pales in comparison to the way the Series X is able to upscale 720p and 1080p experiences from the past to next-gen 4K and up to 120fps, while also seriously improving the picture quality of those titles through the console’s Auto HDR technology. While I spent a limited time trying out these backward compatible titles on the console, I can definitely say that Republic Commando looks and plays better than it ever did on the first Xbox, while I noticed a distinct choppiness in the framerate in Fable Anniversary and Mad Max (again, running on a disc). Digital Foundry said in its own detailed breakdown of the Series X’s 4K upscaling and Auto HDR for past-gen titles that this isn’t a “one size fits all solution – but when it works, it really works.” I should also note that Republic Commando did crash on me once at the start of my playthrough, but hasn’t given me any issues since.

Now, you can of course make the argument that people buy next-gen consoles to play next-gen games, and I tend to agree with you on that, but the vast backward compatible library on the Xbox Series X still makes this machine a hell of a deal for people jumping into home consoles for the first time as well as new gamers. The size of the Series X’s games library may very well be the best selling point for parents buying next-gen consoles this holiday season. You simply get way more options on Series X. And that’s before you even factor in the console’s Smart Delivery system, which allows you to upgrade select Xbox One titles to the Optimized for Series X version for free.

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Microsoft has also made the incredibly consumer-friendly decision to allow Xbox fans to bring their Xbox One accessories over to the Series X. Both the Xbox Wireless Controller for the Xbox One and the Xbox Media Remote will work on the Series X, for example. As a player who doesn’t like the idea of spending $60 a pop on extra controllers, this is a huge deal. Setting up to play a few rounds of Mortal Kombat X on the Series X, it was very easy to sync my white Xbox Wireless Controller with the next-gen console and jump right into the fight. If you already have an Xbox One and are upgrading this holiday, rejoice in the fact that you already have more than one controller for the Series X.

The only Xbox One peripheral I wasn’t able to sync with the Series X was my SteelSeries Arctis 9X wireless headset, which is supposed to be compatible with the next-gen console at launch. It’s possible that third-party peripherals weren’t compatible with the Series X during the review period, or that this is a bug Microsoft will squash at launch with a firmware update, but just a note of warning if you’re trying to bring your fancy headset over to the next generation.

I’ve waited this long to elaborate on the Xbox Series X’s SSD-powered Velocity Architecture and Quick Resume feature for dramatic effect — because this is where the console truly reveals itself to be an absolute showstopper. Not only does the Series X virtually eliminate load times in past-gen games like Republic Commando — no longer must you wait while different sections of a level load in the middle of the action — but seriously cuts down load times in Optimized for Series X titles like Gears 5 and Sea of Thieves. Gears 5, for example, transitions between cutscenes and gameplay almost seamlessly, while jumping into the campaign in the first place takes only a matter of seconds. Comparing load times between the Xbox One version and Series X port resulted in the latter winning every time. An unsurprising result considering the XBO uses an HDD, but a comparison worth making if you want to see the real difference.

Then there’s the Quick Resume feature, which allows you to switch between several games at once without having to stop and restart applications. With Quick Resume, you can play a few hours of Gears 5, switch to the Halo: Reach campaign in Halo: MCC, play a few quarters in Madden 21, and then go back to Gears 5 and pick up exactly where you left off without having to go through the game’s initial startup again. Loading back into Quick Resume-enabled games takes only a matter of seconds — and this goes for back-compat titles like Republic Commando, Mad Max on disc, and Gears 5 through Remote Play on my Google Pixel 3a XL, too.

The only two games I tried that didn’t seem to work with Quick Resume were Forza Horizon 4 and Sea of Thieves, which had to load from scratch again after switching to other games, but that might come down to the console’s pre-launch state or the fact that both of these games require logging into online servers. Every other game I tried seemed to be compatible with Quick Resume, though. Besides one hiccup where, after Quick Resuming, I lost all sound in Madden 21, this quality of life improvement, along with the graphics upgrade, is enough reason for hardcore Xbox fans to make the jump to the next-gen console.

You can see Quick Resume in action in the video below:

Meanwhile, not much has changed with the Series X’s UI, which has made an almost seamless transition from the Xbox One version. Yes, menus on the dashboard load much faster and everything feels much snappier and flows more smoothly, with little buffer between the dashboard and loading into Settings menu for example, but you won’t find a major UI redesign here. As someone who thinks that the current Xbox UI outpaces the competition, I’d say that continuity between generations is a good thing.

I have a few nitpicks regarding the UI, such as the unintuitive way you access recent screenshots and gameplay clips captured through the console’s Share function, but I’d hardly call this a deal breaker. I will say this: for a company so invested in making PC-level resolution and framerates a reality on a home console, Microsoft missed one key aspect of the PC gaming experience — the ability to quickly adjust graphics on the go. At the moment, you have to exit out of games and visit the console’s Settings menu to change resolution and framerates. The exception out of the Optimized for Series X games I tried is Gears 5, which lets you switch between 60- and 120fps multiplayer in its in-game graphics menu. While it’s true that developers themselves decide just how adjustable a game’s graphics are in-game, it wouldn’t have hurt Microsoft to have implemented more robust graphics options in its first-party optimized titles at least.

The above might not be something console-only gamers are really all that concerned about, of course, which would explain why Microsoft hasn’t done much about it. But when you tout 4K and up to 120 fps gaming so often, you should at least create a faster way to access graphics options on the console without forcing gamers to exit out of the game. Maybe some quick toggles in the Guide menu would do the trick?

Like the UI, the Xbox Series X controller brings pretty much everything you loved about its Xbox One predecessor back for the next generation. Microsoft has perfected its gamepad to the point where it’s also become the preferred controller on PC, so there’s no point in fixing what isn’t broken. I went into way more detail about the actual feel of the controller in my unboxing, but the short of it is that the Xbox Series X gamepad is comfortable, responsive, and features some neat improvements.

The first addition is its new D-pad. Microsoft has done away with the traditional cross-shaped design and replaced it with a new facetted dish inspired by the Xbox Elite Controller. While the new, rounder D-pad felt a bit odd at first, I’ve quickly grown accustomed to it, and have even started to prefer it over the Xbox Wireless Controller’s cross, which now feels a bit stiff in comparison.

The other big new feature on the controller is the Share button, which I had an absolute blast using throughout the review period. With one click of the button, you can now easily capture screenshots of your gameplay, while holding down the button allows you to record 30 seconds of 4K gameplay (you can record longer clips at lower resolutions). From there, you can upload the captures to your activity feed, message them to an Xbox friend, post to Twitter, or even save them to your phone through the Xbox app.

All of the images used in this article were taken with the controller’s Share button, and the results look pretty impressive to this very amateur game photographer. As I mentioned above, for the best experience, I’d suggest handling these captures on your phone once they’re uploaded to the cloud, as it’s easier to zoom and switch between them on the Xbox app than in the console’s Guide menu.

There’s no doubt that the Xbox Series X is a powerful console, one worthy of the next-gen label, but what will ultimately decide the console’s success is its games. Unfortunately, and this is absolutely no secret, the console’s launch lineup is a bit of a letdown. Leaning heavily on third-party Optimized for Series X titles like Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and first-party next-gen ports like Gears 5 — most of which aren’t exclusive to XSX — as well as its Xbox Game Pass and backwards compatible library, the Xbox Series X doesn’t really have an exclusive next-gen title in its launch lineup to entice gamers who are on the fence. Even timed next-gen console exclusive Yakuza: Like a Dragon will be available on XBO, PS4, and PC at launch.

It does seem at the moment like Microsoft’s console will limp out of the gate when it’s finally toe-to-toe with the PS5. Without something truly new and exciting you can only play on the Xbox Series X, I’m not sure I can recommend you buy this console on day one unless you’re looking for raw power in your next-gen gaming. So who is this console really for at the moment? Hardcore Xbox fans who want the best way to play upcoming Xbox titles as well as Game Pass and backward compatible games.

For everyone else, getting an Xbox Series X right now is really an investment in the console’s future. With so much GPU and SSD power at its disposal, the Xbox Series X should prove to be an excellent canvas on which developers will be able to create great pieces of art. And what’s coming up from within Microsoft — Halo Infinite, Avowed, all upcoming Bethesda titles — certainly has me excited about the types of experiences we’ll eventually be able to play on the console. What I’ve experienced so far in terms of graphics and load times tells me that the future of Xbox is very bright.

But at launch, Microsoft wants you to feel like this is still the Xbox experience you love with some major upgrades to performance. Is this a good strategy when it comes to hooking PlayStation and PC gamers across the aisle? That’s up for debate. But as a celebration of everything Xbox fans love about the brand, the Xbox Series X absolutely succeeds and shows a ton of promise to boot.

The Xbox Series X launches on Nov. 10. The Series S, which wasn’t provided by Microsoft in time for a review, will also release on Nov. 10 for $299.

Stay tuned for more of our ongoing coverage of the Xbox Series X here.

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4 Best Gaming Keyboards and Mouse 2020 – Expert Reviews

When looking out for Best Gaming Keyboards and Mouse for purchase, there are a lot gaming keyboards in the markets.

Pocket friendly keyboards but there are more to it. When looking out for keyboard as a gamer, just have this first, there are types of keyboard (membranes & Mechanical switches).

We have pick potentials best keyboard for you pro gamer, pocket friendly with limited budget, that has an excellence performance, accurate signal, high ranking.

We dig deep in the market and the picks is highly recommended and we got you covered.

What Are the Best Gaming Keyboards and Mouse

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1. Razer Ornata Chroma

Razer Ornata Chroma comes with unique switches and it is made up of a hybrid switch that combines membrane (rubber dome) feeling with clicky and tactile feedback found in brown and blue mechanical switches. The result is a keyboard with soft switches that have nice tactile feedback when pressed.

This combination is perfect for gaming because these membrane switches have short actuation distance and the tactile feedback will let you know the moment you press the switch. This combo isn’t perfect for typing though. Rubber dome switches feel mushy and aren’t as enjoyable to type with as proper mechanical switches. The tactile feedback makes the typing more pleasant but at the same time noisy. Yup, these keys are pretty noisy thanks to their clicky feedback.

Built quality is pretty good, with quality plastic used for the body and pleasant feel keycaps have under fingers. Backlighting is full RGB so there are no issues there. The keyboard is quite thick, even when compared to mechanical models but we don’t find that too bothersome. The palm rest that’s part of the selling package is very comfortable during short sessions but after some time materials used will make you sweat.

The keyboard is a wired and full-sized model, which is great for users who are looking for a full-sized gaming keyboard that won’t break the bank. There are no dedicated media control or other keys here. At least function keys have secondary functions. Overall, the Razer Ornata Chroma is a pretty good budget gaming keyboard. It has mushy but clicky keys that aren’t fully mechanical but are great for gaming and pretty solid for typing.

Pros:

Switches Are Excellent For Gaming

Full RGB Backlighting

Solid Build Quality

Cons:

No Dedicated Media Keys

Palm Rest Is Comfortable But Will Make You Sweat

2. Logitech G213

Solid Budget Gaming Keyboard With Membrane Switches

The Logitech G213 is a gaming keyboard that looks amazing but also a keyboard that uses plain membrane switches. There isn’t any hybrid tech here, switches used are regular rubber dome switches that are mushy and not well suited for long typing sessions. They are solid for gaming but linear mechanical switches are much better in case you play competitive multiplayer games.

The keyboard does look slick and stylish, with excellent design and plenty of additional media keys as well as the key for disabling the Windows button. Since Logitech used membrane switches, we would love to see a good old volume control knob but it seems it was too expensive and would make the price go over $100.

At least you get a very comfortable wrist rest with this keyboard. Also, RGB backlighting is great and keycaps look like they were laser etched. Overall, the Logitech G213 is a solid budget gaming keyboard but you can get better options for the same price.

Pros:

Slick Design And Excellent Build Quality

Excellent RGB Backlighting

Dedicated Media Control Keys

Excellent Wrist Rest

Cons:

Membrane Switches Are Just Okay For Gaming

Mechanical Switches Are Much Better For Typing

3. SteelSeries Apex M750

If you want the best mechanical switches for gaming on the sub $100 market, get the SteelSeries Apex M750. This is an amazing keyboard that doesn’t have extra features but that’s wonderful for gaming and typing. First of all, the switches. This keyboard uses QX2 linear mechanical switches made by Steel Series. They are similar to the Cherry MX Red but have shorter actuation point. This makes them extremely responsive in games, perfect for competitive multiplayer titles.

They are also great for typing although some tactile or clicky switches would be better. Also, these switches are really loud despite them being linear. Nevertheless, if you need a gaming keyboard and you type from time to time, this is the best choice on the budget market, at least when it comes to full-sized keyboards. RGB backlighting is solid, better than on other keyboards on this list. Build quality is pretty good and the bottom plate looks sturdy as hell.

We have to say that, overall, the Corsair K63 looks like a better deal thanks to wireless connectivity and dedicated media keys. But the Apex M750 is a great full-sized mechanical keyboard that’s perfect for people who want fast and responsive switches and who don’t care about extra features.

Pros:

Excellent Build Quality

QX2 Mechanical Switches Are Perfect For Gaming

The Switches Are Also Pretty Solid For Typing

Pretty And Bright RGB Backlighting

Cons:

No Dedicated Media Keys

No Wrist Rest

4. Alienware Pro Gaming Keyboard: AW768

Alienware accessories are built to enhance your gaming experience as you journey deeper into the game

Increase your gaming level by adjusting your specs tied directly to the in-game action

Mechanical switches and N-key rollover on all keys and ergonomic comfort will keep you gaming for longer. Amp up the comfort even more with three adjustable feet angles and the optional magnetically attached palm rest.

They deliver solid tactile feedback with low actuation force and low click noise. Plus multimedia keys mean you have even more shortcuts at your disposal—like a dedicated audio roller.

Alienware Pro gaming is weighs 3.26lbs, its has a longevity 50million cycle life. LED backlighting.

Pros

Brown mechanical keys

Weight: 3.26lbs (1460g)

Multimedia keys

Backlit :16.8 million colors

USB cable

Cons

Mechanical switches

optional magnetically attached palm rest.

Anti-Ghosting and N-key rollover on all keys

What is Best Gaming Mouse Under $100

Your hands deserve the best gaming mouse which means you need to find a mouse that’s comfortable: the right size, shape, and weight for you.

Gaming mouse are crafted to be more quick to respond and more perfect, with little to no smoothing or acceleration throwing off your aim. And they’re designed to have more accessible buttons than a traditional mouse.

Best gaming mouse specifically designed for gaming will give you that gaming edge to win, Built for gaming, an excellent mouse has the speed, accuracy and feature set gamers need for a better gaming experience. The gaming mouse delivers durability, great performance and accurate speed.

There are also many top-notch mice at a pocket friendly price.

Out list best pick mouse for Pro Gamer

1. SteelSeries Rival 710 2. Razer Naga Trinity 3. Razer Basilisk X Hyperspeed 4. Logitech G203 Lightsync: best gaming mouse.

1. STEELSERIES RIVAL 710

SteelSeries Rival 710 is one of the best mouse that has a balanced mid-range gaming mouse that can handle a variety of situations.

Steelseries is rated up to 12,000 DPI or CPI (counts per inch), and it’s got responsive switches throughout to ensure smooth operation.

It has an excellent build quality with OLED display.

Steelseries Rival 710 has a good features, balance and performance.

It is very speedy, good accuracy that is why it is our top pick.

Features

OLED display Customizable weight 60-million click mechanical switches Haptic engine RGB lighting

2. RAZER NAGA TRINITY

Razer Naga Trinity is a type of mouse small size, comfortable mouse with a high quality sensor and three interchangeable thumb grips with button selection ideal for MOBAs, MMOs, or general use.

The Naga Trinity’s side panels snap into place with strong magnets and don’t wiggle a bit when gaming.

Its highly customizable RGB lighting and very robust software, it is rated up to 16,000 DPI or CPI (counts per inch).

It is not ambidextrous in nature but right handed only.

Features

DPI: 16,000 Sensor: Optical USB cable Buttons: 19, 14, or 9 Ergonomic: Right handed Weight: 120 g (4.2 oz)

3. RAZER BASILISK X HYPERSPEED

Razer Basilisk X is rated as one of the HyperSpeed Wireless, which reduces the time it takes to send data between your mouse and PC so it’s 25% faster than any other wireless gaming technology.

It also show off its excellent performance with 450 IPS (Inches Per Second) tracking speed and up to 40G high ranking. It is acceleration up to 16,000 DPI or CPI (counts per inch).

Long lasting endurance among other mice in the market.

Features

450 IPS(Inches Per Second) tracking speed up to 40G acceleration HyperSpeed Wireless 6 programmable buttons

4. LOGITECH G203 LIGHTSYNC: BEST GAMING MOUSE.

Logitech G203 lightsync is seen as a versatile in performance, delivering stable and consistent usage within a smooth package.

The Logitech sensor within is ranked up to 8,000 DPI or CPI (counts per inch), and it’s got receptive buttons throughout to ensure sleek operation.

It is not ambidextrous in nature but it is only created for right handed only.

Features

Sensor: Optical USB cable Buttons: 5 Ergonomic: Right-handed Weight: 85 g (3.0 oz)

A quick one

CPI stands for counts per inch, or how many times the mouse sensor will read its tracking surface, aka your mousepad, for every inch it’s moved. This is commonly referred to as DPI, but CPI is a more accurate term

IPS is a measure of inches per second, and the effective maximum tracking speed any given sensor is rated to. The higher the IPS of any given mouse, the better it can keep up with high-speed movement, and therefore maintain accuracy.

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Best Gaming PC in 2020

Hi every one, new year is just around the corner. We are stepping into 2020, new year with new passion and resolutions. For the gamers, buying best PC for gaming is a hard decision. Let us make it easy for you.

Instead of running around and looking for different parts and then going through hard and tiring process of assembling them, buying per-built gaming PC is the ideal thing to do. You don’t have to worry about anything, buying parts, assembling, warranties etc. just go and buy whats fit in your pocket.

We have make it more easy to select which PC is to buy. We have made the list of top 5 Gaming PC.

iBuyPower RDY ELIBG207:

There is no doubt that iBuyPower RDY ELIBG207 is still at the top of the list. Company has managed to make this PC high specs and low on price. This is best you can get in per-built gaming PCs. This PC comes with the top of the lines specs with core i9 9900k and RTX 2080 Ti 11GB in fair price that you are paying for what you are not getting. The ELIBG207 comes loaded with some top of the line performance parts, focused around its mighty RTX 2080 Ti GPU and Core i9-9900K CPU, good power to drive AAA titles at 4K Ultra at great frame rates.

GPU: GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 11GB

CPU: Core i-9 9900K

Motherboard: MSI MAG Z390 Tomahawk

RAM: XPG SPECTRIX D41 RGB 16 GB DDR4-3200MHz

Storage: 1TB Western Digital Blue SSD

PSU: Thermaltake 650W Toughpower Grand RGB -80 PLUS Gold

CPU Cooling: iBUYPOWER 120mm RGB Liquid Cooling System

Going with this PC, we can assure you that you will not run into

any issues that might deter your overall experience in any way.

Granted, the initial storage might not be enough for some people but there is plenty of room for upgrades.

Corsair One i160:

Corsair was first smallest gaming PC when it first came to the market, its still got the same position. Despite its size, it hold everything that a good gaming PC has. It is small, powerful and looks amazingly good in its small chases. It also packed with Core i9 9900k and graphics RTX 2080Ti. Something like these, you can tell how serious they are about building gaming PC. Internally, the One is built around a custom liquid cooling system with independent coolers and radiators for the CPU and GPU that will activate as necessary. This allows Corsair to cram truly high-end components into such a small case and still maintain acceptable working temperatures, but it’s also the reason why upgrading the CPU and GPU is so difficult.

Processor: Intel Core i9-9900K

Graphics card: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

Memory: 32GB DDR4-2666

Storage: 480GB M.2 NVMe SSD, 2TB 5400RPM 2.5”HDD

Motherboard: MSI Z370 Mini-ITX

PSU: Corsair SF600, 80 Plus Gold

The main use for the One is gaming, and the experience is exactly as you might expect from a Core i9 paired with an RTX 2080 Ti. Games like Star Wars Battlefront II, Battlefield V, and Forza Horizon 4 run well over 60 frames per second at 4K resolutions and ultra settings. Drop down to 1440p, and you’ll be able to hit 100 fps or more in virtually any game; 1080p gaming is child’s play for the One.

Dell XPS Tower Special Edition:

For starters, best thing about this PC is that it comes with a compact and a minimalist design. It does not even look like a gaming PC. But it does pack a Core i7 8700 with a GTX 1070. The XPS Tower additionally retains a similar sensible tool-free upgradability. that it borrowed from the Alien-ware Aurora. that helps you to pop the machine open and take away the graphics card while not lifting a screwdriver. When comparing benchmark results between our new Core i7-8700 unit and our previous Core i7-7700K model (both packing an Nvidia GTX 1070).we noticed almost universal improvements to both gaming and multitasking.

CPU: 3.2GHz Intel Core i7-8700 (hexa-core, 6M Cache, up to 4.6GHz)

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070; Intel UHD Graphics 630

RAM: 16GB DDR4 (2,666MHz)

Power Supply: 460W

Storage: 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD, 1TB HDD (7,200 rpm)

Optical drive: 8x DVD-RW drive

Ports: 7 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 3.1 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C, 2 x USB 2.0, SD card slot, HDMI, Display Port, Gigabit Ethernet

Connectivity: Killer 1535 802.11ac (2x2), Bluetooth 4.1

As far as the complaints are concerned, my only issue with this PC is the use of a non-K CPU, something that is a consistent issue with most of the gaming pre-built gaming PCs available in the market. Something that is not that hard to deal with as there is always the upgradability factor.

CyberpowerPC Gamer Xtreme:

C YBERPOWER PC Gamer Xtreme is one that you will likely find popping up on many lists. Known for its high quality performance and reliable features. t’s fully VR ready, too, which is obviously very important. It’s got full access to the facilities needed to use your VR headsets like the Occulus Rift. the good thing about this PC is that it comes with a pretty modern design. The case, obviously, looks like a modded Cooler Master case, but that is great considering how there is plenty of room for upgrades. Additionally, another great thing is that for the price you are paying, you are getting a fairly amazing PC that should get the job done for you regardless of the price you are paying.

CPU: Intel i5 7400

CPU Cooler: Stock Intel cooler

GPU: MSI RX 580 Armor 4G

RAM: ADATA 8GB 2400MHz (2x4GB)

Storage: WD Blue 1TB HDD

PSU: ATNG 500W 80+

Connectivity: 5x USB 3.0 | 2x USB 2.0. 7.1 channel audio. Integrated ethernet + WiFi.

On the downsides, the only thing that bothers me is the fact that there is a lack of USB Type C or Thunderbolt 3 ports, which can be an issue.

HP Omen Obelisk:

HP was finally taking the step in the right direction by introducing some of the best gaming components with great performance and price, as well. The Obelisk won't wow you with its aesthetics, and it doesn't have a lot of room for further upgrades and expansion, but if you're in the market for a PC that can handle the current generation of games at 4K and will easily tide you over for several years into the next generation, the Obelisk is an excellent choice. To start with the good things, the PC comes with some pretty promising components like Intel’s Core i7 8700, as well as a RTX 2080. This is definitely something great, because you can get a lot of performance.

CPU: Intel Core i7-8700

GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 8GB

Storage: 512 B PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD; 1TB 7200 rpm SATA HDD

Motherboard: Intel H370 Chipset

RAM: HyperX 32GB DDR4-2666 SDRAM (2 x 16 GB)

PSU: 500 W Bronze.

On the downside, one of the things that I cannot excuse at all is the use of a bronze rated power supply for a machine of this caliber. Additionally, I do not understand the use of non K CPU which limits the actual potential of this build.

As we know market is full of pre built gaming PCs. New buyer can easily be confused. Well, its good to have many options. That’s why we wrote this article just to make it bit easier for a new user. Just to have enough knowledge about gaming PC. And what fits in his requirements.

In my opinion, these PCs will give you  better gaming experience.

If you need more help in choosing one, then we, Computer Support Centre, are happy to help you anytime.

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Microsoft Blows Its Promise, Limits Xbox Series S Backward Compatibility

Up until now, I’ve had nothing but praise for Microsoft’s backward-compatibility strategy on the Xbox Series X. But a new announcement from the company represents a retreat from its sensible, consumer-friendly stance:  Microsoft’s Xbox Series S won’t offer the enhancements baked into the Xbox One X versions of a game. Instead, it’ll run the Xbox One S version.

“Xbox Series S was designed to be the most affordable next-generation console and play next-generation games at 1440P at 60fps,” A Microsoft spokesperson said. “To deliver the highest quality backwards compatible experience consistent with the developer’s original intent, the Xbox Series S runs the Xbox One S version of backward compatible games while applying improved texture filtering, higher and more consistent frame rates, faster load times and Auto HDR.”

Microsoft has, in a single stroke, managed to ruin what was the best and most attractive part of its console policy, and the part that brought it into line with PCs — the promise of playing yesterday’s games at top quality for less money.

While it’s true that the Xbox Series S has less total memory than the Xbox One X and is a weaker system on-paper, those comparisons fall apart as soon as you examine the system’s technical specifications. The eight-core Ryzen CPU inside the Xbox Series S would destroy the Jaguar inside the Xbox One X. The RDNA-based GPU inside the Xbox Series S may be smaller than the Xbox One X’s GPU, but it ought to offer substantially higher clocks and the efficiency improvements from moving to RDNA2 versus GCN. According to AMD at its RDNA launch event, RDNA is about 1.25x faster than GCN, clock for clock. True, the Xbox Series S has less RAM than the Xbox One X — 10GB versus 12GB — but the entire point of the new SSD-centric architecture is to reduce the need for RAM by moving data loads to the SSD.

“No support for improvements introduced in previous-generation, weaker hardware” ought to be a bullet point on this list.

What Microsoft could have done — should have done — is allow end-users to choose which version of games they wanted to play on the Xbox Series S. As far back as the DOS configuration screens of a typical Sierra On-Line game, computer game installers have been asking folks to pick their hardware and desired detail levels and the Xbox One X and PlayStation 4 Pro both featured different game modes to cater to players who wanted higher frame rates versus those who wanted better visuals. The fact that the Xbox One X has a disc drive while the Xbox Series S does not would have functioned as its own weed-out. If the Series S is truly incapable of 4K in the manner of the Xbox One X, Microsoft could have allowed games to keep their full detail levels but to run at 1080p or the aforementioned target of 1440p rather than the 4K target.

My argument for this kind of positioning is simple: Just as a $500 GPU from 2016 ought to be matched (at minimum) by a $300 GPU in 2020, a $500 console from 2016 ought to be similarly matched by its $300 replacement. The GTX 1080 from 2016 ($500) is matched by the RTX 2060 (~$300) today. The upcoming launch of Ampere and RDNA2 should push down prices in AMD’s stack to make the $500/$300 comparison work on Team Red’s side of the equation.

Furthermore, comparing against the Xbox One X and its 2016 launch price is indirectly doing Microsoft a favor. What Microsoft is effectively saying, with this positioning, is: “Our $300 console in 2020 isn’t capable of matching our $500 console in 2016, so we had to position it against our $500 console from 2013 instead.”

That might not be a problem if it were true, but there’s no evidence it is. If the Xbox Series S isn’t capable of matching and exceeding the performance of the Xbox One X at a lower resolution target, it’s not a next-generation console. Microsoft has hinged the entire attractiveness of the Xbox Series S/X families on backward compatibility. It’s a strategy that makes sense this year, given the impacts of COVID-19 and the difficulty of shipping new software, and I was 100 percent on board with it — until now.

According to Microsoft, the best the Xbox Series S can do is to play 2013-era games at faster frame rates. So can an AMD Radeon R9 280X, relative to the original Xbox One / One S. The Xbox Series X still looks like it’s going to be an excellent deal relative to any gaming PC you’ll be able to build for $500, but my interest in the Xbox Series S just died. There’s no way I’m recommending people pay $300 to play seven-year-old games in marginally better frame rates. If robust, PC-equivalent backward compatibility is the point of the Xbox Series, the Xbox Series S has no point whatsoever.

“It may be running backwards compatible games in Xbox One [S] mode, but because the GPU is so much more capable, and knowing what we know about how backwards compatibility works, you should actually still be able to clean up performance issues,” Digital Foundry’s John Linneman told IGN. “So games that maybe struggled on Xbox One S – either the dynamic resolution was overly-aggressive, with slowdown and things like that – conceivably they could actually run noticeably smoother on this machine.”

Hurray. Games that “maybe struggled” on a 2013 console could “actually run noticeably smoother” on this machine. While I do not presume to know if John Linneman intended IGN to interpret any subtext to his statement, the phrase “damning with faint praise” comes to mind. And this isn’t really theoretical. I’m considering a personal gaming upgrade this fall, and the Xbox Series X has been on the list of potential items, alongside an upgrade to the RTX 3080 or maybe even RDNA2 depending on what AMD brings to the table. Ampere’s potential AI performance has my eye, but I’ve been seriously tempted by the Xbox Series X. Backwards compatibility has been one of the biggest reasons I’ve long been a PC gamer, and if consoles were to start offering an equivalent capability, I’d be willing to consider the idea — but not if this is what “backward compatibility” means to Microsoft.

The PC upgrade treadmill has always promised that tomorrow’s midrange hardware would meet or exceed the performance of the previous top-end generation and that it would do so at a lower price. Microsoft has every right to declare that the $300 Xbox Series S will be a distinct downgrade from the $500 Xbox One X, but it’s a stupid move for the company to make, and it undermines the entire premise of PC-like backward compatibility that Microsoft has been selling to date. Trading off detail is more consequential than simply enforcing a low-resolution target.

I’m really glad that Microsoft will be able to still improve the performance of seven-year-old titles that targeted the equivalent of a $400 budget PC back in 2013. Everyone who buys a Series S to replace the Xbox One S will undoubtedly be thrilled at this set of benefits, as opposed to the actual next-generation upgrades their counterparts with X-class systems will be enjoying. If this was a typical console launch, with a full lineup of next-generation titles, the omission wouldn’t sting so much. But with Microsoft leaning hard on last-gen titles to sell this generation worth of product, telling Series S customers that the most they can look forward to is a warmed-over presentation of what they’ve previously played is downright insulting.

At this point, I wouldn’t bother considering an Xbox Series S. The lack of disc drive, combined with the limits on backward compatiblity quality, kill the value proposition as far as I’m concerned. If you’re going to sell a product based on how well it runs older software, I expect it to run the older software at least as well as the previous top-end part given the similarity in specs and the substantial boost to IPC on the Series S’s behalf.

Now Read:

What’s the Long-Term Fate of the Xbox One?

The Xbox Series X Will Crush an Equivalently Priced Gaming PC

Microsoft Formally Unveils the Xbox Series S at $299

from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/gaming/314946-microsoft-blows-its-backward-compatibility-promise-limits-xbox-series-s from Blogger http://componentplanet.blogspot.com/2020/09/microsoft-blows-its-promise-limits-xbox.html

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Virtual Reality, was supposed to be the elusive modern-day entertainment medium that is set to take gaming to its next quantum leap… if it wasn’t just too expensive. Here we explore some of the most affordable virtual reality headsets and the equally cheap gaming systems to go with them.

Mobile VR options like Google Cardboard, have so far tried to mend this issue, but typically to no significant avail. It just isn’t the same with the experience you get on “real” higher-end PC setups.

But, we are probably on the cusp of finally being able to provide VR for most PC users. Because, in the last few years, we have witnessed the introduction of a brand new whole class VR headsets, as well as the emergence of super-efficient CPUs and GPUs that rocked the entire PC industry. So if you’re trying to get VR on the cheap today, there certainly are a few options that we can now recommend.

The Headsets: Shattering the $500 Barrier

For our comprehensive VR experience, we will be looking for lower-cost headsets that are capable of providing the same baseline performance to more expensive setups. As such, any VR headset that does not offer area positional tracking is automatically off our choice list, no matter how insanely cheap they might be.

With that point clarified, we shall attempt to slash your overall VR system price tag with the absolute best cheap VR options that can challenge the “meta”:

Sony Playstation VR (2016) – CONSOLE BASED

Weight 600g Resolution 960x1080p Display OLED Refresh Rate 90/120 Hz Type Console FOV approx. 100 degrees

Introductory Price: $400, Offer Price Under $300

This one is technically a no-brainer, and is the most straightforward and easy-to-setup out of all the relatively cheap VR headsets available after all these years. That is because it is a console-based headset; no need to worry about the hardware of the “PC” connected to it. All you need to do is to play a VR compatible game for the PS4 Pro, and you’re ready to go.

Sony Playstation VR

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Samsung HMD Odyssey+ (2018)

Weight 590g Resolution 1440x1600p Display AMOLED Refresh Rate 60/90 Hz Type WMR FOV 110 degrees

Introductory Price: $500

Windows Mixed Reality (WMR) headsets like the Dell Visor or Lenovo Explorer have typically earned the reputation of being THE entry-level gateway to VR. However, there are few let’s just say… accuracy kinks, which prevent these headsets from directly competing with full VR headsets. The Samsung Odyssey Plus may be more expensive, but it attempts to solve the aforementioned issue by providing superior controller tracking, heftier visual specs, and better user comfort.

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Oculus Rift S (2019)

Weight 560g Resolution 1280x1440p Display Fast-switch LCD Refresh Rate 80 Hz Type Full VR FOV undisclosed

Introductory Price: $400

The official successor of the Oculus Rift, this VR headset actually focuses more on optimization than straight up upgrading its systems. Most noticeable is the tracking system, switching to the now-familiar headset-mounted camera array, significantly increasing its overall portability. While plain visuals are technically more crisp (e.g. much less pronounced screen-door effect) than even some of the actual expensive VR setups, the 80Hz refresh rate could throw off a few users more accustomed to more standard refresh rates. Higher refresh rate offers smoother motion, allowing users to enjoy a more immersive gaming experience.

Oculus Rift S on Amazon

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Oculus Quest (2019) EDITOR’S PICK

Weight 570g Resolution 1440x1600p Display OLED Refresh Rate 72 Hz Type Standalone/Full VR FOV undisclosed

Introductory Price: $400

If 80Hz is weird enough for you, then Oculus Quest’s 72Hz might just disorient you altogether. Kidding aside, the Oculus Quest is a standalone VR unit, meaning it is wireless, and can be used independently without a PC. What makes it different from other standalone VR headsets, is that features the same six-axis tracking as other more standard VR headsets. In other words, you get the full VR experience, in a package that is even more portable than the Oculus Rift S! With its current updates, you can even step directly into high-end VR, by plugging it into a PC. This makes the Oculus Quest the most versatile low-end cost VR headset available for consumers at the moment.

  Oculus Quest on Amazon

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Affordable VR Systems: CPU/GPU Combos, Combining ‘Entry-level’ and ‘VR PC’

The advertised minimum for VR setups has always been a combo of the Intel Core i3-6100/AMD Ryzen 3 1200, and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050Ti/Radeon RX 470 or Geforce 960/Radeon R2 290.

However, the selection is nigh endless for more efficient and/or economical choices out there. Older, second-hand CPUs/GPUs may have the better purchase deal, and thus be potentially cheaper while still providing great VR performance.

Because of this, we need to narrow down our recommended selections to just 2019 and 2020 CPUs and GPUs. This is to provide a more linear comparison that uses introductory prices to compare with relative performance.

Here, we explore three affordable VR ready systems with their alternative counterparts, varying the processor and graphics processing unit. These are grouped under entry level, balanced and optimised and the third being a high mid-range system. For an idea of its’ performance, we include benchmark figures from cpubenchmark.net.

Alternative Entry Systems to: Intel Core i3-9100 + Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650

Combined Cost: $250-$280 Yesterday’s technology, made more efficient. If we are going to the absolute rock bottom, then the only way is to grab one of the cheapest competitive CPUs and GPUs of 2019, then quickly slap them together for your VR machine. Base-experience wise, it somewhat performs just the same as the advertised minimum and in some cases, better.

The architecture of both processors however, makes VR rendering tasks comparatively more optimized for this combo. Of course, at this tier, you can’t expect to play all things VR, but you at least get the much-more-important frame rate stability.

Intel Core i3-9100 and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Alternatives (source cpubenchmark.net)

Ryzen 3 Gaming PC on Amazon

Balanced and Optimized: AMD Ryzen 3 3300X + Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super

Combined Cost: $420-$460

The super popular budget competitive CPU of 2020 (so far) would of course inevitably also become the core component of budget VR build. What better way to showcase Ryzen 3 3300X’s VR capabilities? Pair it with another very popular VR recommendation of the last year!

As expected it works very well, for example pairing nicely with the predictive features of the Oculus Rift S for very sudden movements. A large portion of the overall VR access library is also unlocked with its performance parameters.

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X and Nvidia Geforce GTX 1660 Super Alternatives

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Playing with Fire: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X + AMD Radeon RX 5700

Combined Cost: $520-$600

We finally arrived at the crossroads of entry-level and mid-tier. If you a have bit more cash to crunch towards the very end of “entry-level”, then this combination can provide a purchase template. Find some 2017 or 2018 equivalent of this benchmark that is selling at a bargain, then settle for that combo.

Performance stability-wise, it is almost at the meta level. In fact, you can even expect this combo to overcome AMD graphics cards’ inherent problems with Unreal Engine 4, which is like, used by a good chunk of indie VR games out there.

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X and AMD Radeon RX 5700 Alternatives

AMD Ryzen 5 Gaming Desktop on Amazon

Final Thoughts

As a final note, it is also highly recommended of course, that every single one of these combos be paired with the SSD as your storage capacity choice. Standard VR games tend to fall around 1 GB or less, but full mainstream titles that have VR modes in them will require probably 20 to around 50 GB, so you better estimate the amount of storage space you might need beforehand.

RAM is of course another no brainer, as the more the better. An 8 GB RAM might be the advertised baseline, but 16 GB is the realistic minimum, and 32 GB is the best balanced amount for the cash you are willing to invest on hardware. Trust us, it would be more useful than just VR.

Just as how you cannot expect your mid-tier PC to be able to play the latest triple-A titles at the highest possible settings, so does your cheap VR setup shouldn’t be expected to play every VR game that will ever be available. However, it breaks the threshold of what is minimally needed to get the full experience. You are still able to play games of the last few years on your budget PC, and a few latest tiles provided you tweak the settings a bit down. Again, same with VR.

AMD Ryzen Gaming PC on Amazon

Affordable Virtual Reality Headsets & Systems: VR Gaming is Cheaper than Ever, For Real This Time! Virtual Reality, was supposed to be the elusive modern-day entertainment medium that is set to take gaming to its next quantum leap… if it wasn’t just too expensive.

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THE MOST POPULAR HDD DRIVES OF 2020 UNDER $100

FIND THE BEST HDD DRIVES SELLING ON AMAZON FOR LESS THEN 100 BUCKS!

HERE ARE THE TOP 5 MOST PICKED AND REVIEWED HDD’S ON AMAZON IN 2020.

ITS SAFE TO SAY THAT HDD ARE BECOMING CHEAPER AND LETS FACE IT, CLOUD STORAGE IS BECOMING A TAD BIT ON THE EXPENSIVE SIDE. THOUGH CLOUD STORING IS STILL USEFUL FOR THOSE WITHOUT A DESKTOP COMPUTER OR A HDD DOCKER LIKE (SYNOLOGY, OR QNAP). AMAZON HAS BEEN A GREAT PLACE FOR BUYING HDD DRIVES AS THE PRICES ARE QUITE LOW COMPARED TO RETAIL STORES IN SOME AREAS. HERE YOU’LL FIND OUT WHICH ONE ARE WORTH IT IN PRICE, AND QUALITY. NOTE: DEPENDING ON THE SITUATION, WE NEVER SUGGEST BUYING A USED HDD FOR IMPORTANT STORAGING. RENEWED HDD’S ARE BETTER USED FOR PERFORMANCE.

“TOP PICK FOR OVERALL PERFORMANCE”

SEAGATE BARRACUDA (COMPUTE)

SPECS:

2TB Internal Hard Drive HDD –

3.5 Inch SATA 6Gb/s 7200 RPM 256MB Cache 3.5-Inch 

THE PRICE TAG:

$50.99

FOR MORE INFO CHECK IT OUT ON AMAZON

TRUSTED BY OVER 20 YEARS OF HDD DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATIONS, SEAGATE IS THE TOP BRAND FOR HDD DRIVES. SEAGATE REFOCUSES FOR THE CONSUMERS BY GIVING BETTER PERFORMANCE OVER A STANDARD DRIVE. THIS IS THE BEST OVERALL UNDER, PERFORMANCE AND SPEED FOR ITS PRICE POINT OF $50.99.

“TOP PICK FOR RELABILITY”

WESTERN DIGITAL - BLUE

SPECS:

1TB 7200 RPM Class, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64 MB Cache, 3.5"

THE PRICE TAG:

$54.00

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BUILD ON RELIABILITY, THESE HDD DRIVES ARE BUILT TO LAST. WD BLUE COMES WITH A 2 YEAR WARRANTY BUT FROM MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE USING WD FOR YEARS, THEY HAVE ENDURED THE TEST OF TIME. BEST FOR STORAGE OVER PERFORMANCE.

“TOP PICK FOR PERFORMANCE”

WESTERN DIGITAL - BLACK

SPECS:

2TB Performance Internal Hard Drive - 7200 RPM Class, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64 MB Cache, 3.5"

THE PRICE TAG:

$86.65

FOR MORE INFO CHECK IT OUT ON AMAZON

ANOTHER WESTERN DIGITAL ON THE LIST, BUT THIS ONE IS FOCUSED ON PERFORMANCE, WHILE STILL DELIVERING THE RELIABILITY BACKED WITH A 5 YEAR WARRANTY. IF YOUR LOOKING FOR PERFORMANCE OVER STORAGE, BUY IT USED BUT LIKE NEW* FOR $86.65 BUCKS. BUYERS BEWARE: THESE PERFORMANCE HDD'S ARE GREAT IF YOUR LOOKING FOR SPEED. ALWAYS BACK UP DRIVES IF YOU ARE STORING IMPORTANT FILES ON USED HDDs.

“TOP PICKS FOR GAMING”

SEAGATE FIRECUDA GAMING (COMPUTE)

SPECS:

2TB Solid State Hybrid Drive Performance SSHD – 2.5 Inch SATA 6GB/s Flash Accelerated for Gaming PC Laptop

THE PRICE TAG:

$79.95

FOR MORE INFO CHECK IT OUT ON AMAZON

THE FIRECUDA IS BACKED BY A 5 YEAR WARRANTY, A HYBRID DRIVE HAVING PERFORMANCE FROM THE SSD WITH COST EFFECTIVE STORAGE CAPACITIES WITH IN A HIGHER CAPACITY DISK DRIVE. ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR ITEMS ON AMAZON, BUY THE FIRECUDA TO GET THE BEST HDD FOR GAMING.

“TOP PICKS FOR NAS”

SEAGATE IRONWOLF NAS

SPECS:

3.5 Inch SATA 6Gb/s 5900 RPM 64MB Cache for RAID Network Attached Storage

HATE CLOUD STORAGE? BUILD A HOME NETWORK USING A SYNOLOGY OR QNAP FOR STORING FILES. THESE NAS HDD DRIVES ARE PERFECT FOR STORAGE ON YOUR NETWORK.

THE PRICE TAG:

$81.99

FOR MORE INFO CHECK IT OUT ON AMAZON

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Hands-on with the dual-screen, ultra-premium Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 • Eurogamer.net

The first laptops with Intel Comet Lake H processors and Nvidia RTX Super graphics cards are on the way soon, and we’ve already gone hands on with a few of them thanks to a recent Asus press event. The star of the show there was the ROG Zephyrus Duo 15, a hyper-modern machine that is the best argument for dual-screen laptops we’ve seen to date.

Like the Asus Zenbook Pro Duo, a dual-screen laptop released last year, the laptop’s 14-inch secondary display sits beneath the main 15-inch screen, offering about the same width and nearly half the height with a resolution of 3840×1100. Unlike that machine though, the secondary screen automatically angles upwards as the lid of the laptop is opened, ensuring that you’re not looking at the screen off-axis and allowing a 28.5mm air intake to be exposed. The mechanism here is robust too; the touch screen didn’t shift a millimetre under even the harshest of taps and worked silently even on the pre-production machine we had access to. The transformation is fascinating to watch, the sort of thing you’ll want to do just for the joy of it, and that’s a rarity on laptops these days.

As pleasant as it is, that perfectly positioned secondary screen also feels very practical. It’s easy to envisage a multitude of uses for the secondary touch display, from toolbars in Photoshop or Premiere Pro to map and inventory screens in battle royale games. Of course, most games aren’t built to take advantage of this extra real estate, with only Dying Light 2 listed as being compatible at present, but Asus is working with Overwolf to display in-game stats on the second screen in games like Rainbow Six Siege, Counter-Strike and League of Legends.

As well as treating the laptop as having one extra-tall screen, with programs spanning both physical displays, you can also run entirely separate programs there. For example, if you were streaming, you could have your game screen on the primary display, then use the half-height display to read chat and see a small preview window. If you have tried a dual-monitor or ultra-wide setup on your desktop PC, then you’ll know just how transformative some extra screen real estate can be.

Creators have flocked to the few dual-screen laptops that have arrived at retail, citing the productivity benefits, and I’d expect a similar reaction to the Zephyrus Duo 15 if Asus’ software is up to the task. Our time actually using the screen was limited, but it was highly readable with good viewing angles and vibrant colours – although the reflections evident in our photos suggest it might not be the best performer outside. The keyboard also impressed, a comfortable 1.4mm of travel, n-key rollover and per-key RGB backlighting, but the touchpad on the right side of the laptop is probably best kept in its numpad mode so you can use a regular wired or wireless mouse.

While that second screen is undoubtedly the highlight here, the main screen is also pretty impressive in its own right, with two configurations suited for each of this machine’s target markets. There’s a 300Hz 1080p IPS panel designed to offer an extremely responsive experience for gamers, although you’ll have to stick to esports titles like Counter-Strike or Valorant to run at such a high frame-rate consistently. There’s also a more creator-focused option, a 4K 60Hz IPS panel that covers 100 per cent of the Adobe RGB colour gamut. Both screens are factory calibrated and support full-fat G-Sync, neither of which are givens – even on extremely high-end laptops.

While its modern dual-screen design sets it apart, the Duo 15 also impresses with its high-end spec sheet. You can get one with a 10th-gen Core i9 Comet Lake H CPU, an eight-core, sixteen-thread part that can boost up to 5.3GHz – a higher frequency than even Intel’s Core i9 9900K desktop processor. This level of processing horsepower should allow the laptop to handle both gaming and content creation tasks with aplomb, especially as Asus have paired it with Thermal Grizzly liquid metal instead of a more traditional low-cost thermal compound. That should allow for significantly lower temperatures at a given voltage, which in turn should unlock higher sustained performance. The liquid metal is actually something that Asus are rolling out to all of their laptops based around 10th-gen Intel processors, which is great to see as most users won’t be comfortable with opening up their notebooks and applying it themselves.

Graphics are handled by an RTX 2080 Super graphics card in the highest-end model, which should be capable of running even modern games at 4K, with 3072 CUDA cores and 8GB of GDDR6 video memory. This graphics card also unlocks support for important next-generation features like hardware-accelerated ray tracing and DLSS. (Unfortunately, we weren’t able to run any benchmarks or games on the pre-production machine to analyse the machine’s actual performance – such is the nature of these carefully monitored press events.) This potent CPU/GPU is backed by up to 32GB of RAM running at 3200MHz and twin 1TB NVMe SSDs in RAID0, which ought to remove potential bottlenecks from gaming and content creation workloads alike.

Of course, with this level of power you’d expect some sacrifices. Surprisingly, size and weight aren’t among them, with Asus reporting the magnesium-aluminide laptop measures 21mm thick and weighs 2.4 kilograms – not an ultra-portable machine by any means, but hardly a hulking desktop replacement either. The Duo 15 has a good level of connectivity as well, with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5, plus USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with Thunderbolt 3, HDMI 2.0b, three USB-A ports, two 3.5mm ports and gigabit ethernet. Two of the USB-A ports are awkwardly placed, sitting right where you’d likely place your mouse if you’re right-handed, but otherwise there’s little to complain about here.

Battery life should also be acceptable, with a 90Wh internal battery, but without a quoted endurance figure we’d guess that the Zephyrus Duo 15 is largely intended to be used plugged in. You can at least charge the unit via a traditional 240W power brick or via 65W USB-C Power Delivery, with the latter option providing enough juice for light tasks but not full-strength gaming or video encoding.

OK, let’s address the elephant in the room. Yes, this is a supremely expensive laptop, with a starting price of £2999. That’s for a model with a Core i7 10875H processor, RTX 2070 Super graphics card and 1TB of storage, and Asus haven’t even listed a price for the model we went hands-on with, which has that top-grade Core i9 10980HK processor, RTX 2080 Super graphics card and 2TB of storage. That exceedingly high price means that the Zephyrus Duo 15 isn’t a laptop we actually recommend buying for 99.9 per cent of the population when it comes out in July, but this machine certainly remains a technological marvel – with a perfectly positioned second screen and bleeding edge specifications packed into a surprisingly slim chassis.

There are lots of great ideas here for Asus – and indeed its competitors – to innovate on, and I hope that will mean that we eventually see a half-way affordable laptop with a similar form factor in a few years time. For now though, the Zephyrus Duo 15 is a stunning halo product from Asus and an exciting glimpse into the future of dual-screen laptop designs.

from EnterGamingXP https://entergamingxp.com/2020/04/hands-on-with-the-dual-screen-ultra-premium-asus-rog-zephyrus-duo-15-%e2%80%a2-eurogamer-net/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hands-on-with-the-dual-screen-ultra-premium-asus-rog-zephyrus-duo-15-%25e2%2580%25a2-eurogamer-net

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Main factors to consider when buying a smartphone

The huge popularity of smartphones in the consumer electronics segment is beyond doubt. But first, the idea of combining the functionality of a cell phone and a personal digital assistant (PC) appeared in the early 1990s. Already in 1992, IBM introduced the first IBM Simon model. In 1994, the US mobile operator BellSouth launched it for sale. Its price reached $ 900 with a contract and more than $ 1,000 without a contract. But the high price, weight of more than 2 pounds and large sizes became the main reasons for its low popularity. In early 1996, Hewlett-Packard and Nokia launched the OmniGo HP 700LX. In fact, it has combined the HP 200LX with the Nokia 2110. Of course, the software has also been refined for effective interaction with a mobile phone. The HP OmniGo 700LX had a four-color gray LCD screen with 640 × 200 resolution.

Introduction

Of course, modern models are radically different from their prototypes. In the conditions of fierce competition, companies are constantly expanding the functionality of their models. Very popular Blackview MAX 1 Projector Mobile Phone with a projector function perfectly illustrates this trend. Of course, companies adequately respond to huge demand by offering a wide range of different models. On the one hand, such a variety pleases consumers. But sometimes this factor significantly complicates the choice of the optimal model. Analysis of basic specs will help to solve this problem. This list includes: - OS; - phone performance; - smartphone storage; - battery capacity; - camera set in multi-camera smartphones and main camera spec; - size, type, and specs of the screen; - protection level.

OS

Just 5 years ago, smartphones used up to ten different popular OSs. As a result, the operating system was one of the main criteria when choosing the optimal model. But fierce competition mercilessly eliminated most of them, leaving only a few of the most successful platforms. Of course, many smartphones still use OS with discontinued developer support. But it is unlikely that the efforts of enthusiasts will be able to extend their work for a long time. Basically, modern models use: - Android; - Apple iOS; - Windows Phone; - Symbian. But Microsoft in December 2019 stops supporting the latest Windows 10 Mobile. Additionally, the Finnish HMD Global also abandoned the Symbian platform, releasing the latest Delight 1.7 firmware for the Nokia E7, N8 and 808 PureView. The share of other operating systems, including Bada, Palm OS, Open WebOS, Maemo, etc. is insignificant. Therefore, according to many experts, in the coming years, the main competition will continue between Android and Apple iOS. But today, a wider range of apps and a lower price with the same functionality provide an advantage for Android devices. Most modern models from Samsung, HTC, Motorola and almost all Chinese companies use Android. Of course, huge versatility is one of the main reasons for its popularity. Today, most of smart gadgets, including TVs, projectors, music bars, kitchen appliances, watches, bicycles and even cars use the Android OS. Today, some smartphones already have latest Android 10: - Google Pixel 3 / Pixel 3 XL; - Google Pixel 3a / Pixel 3a XL; - Essential Phone; - Google Pixel 2 / Pixel 2 XL; - Google Pixel / Pixel XL; - OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro.

Phone performance

Of course, phone performance depends on the processor (or chipset, or SoC ) performance and RAM of the phone. In turn, CPU performance directly depends on its frequency, which varies in the range of 1-3 GHz. But the computing system distributes different types of tasks between several specialized processor subsystems (CPU, GPU, ISP, DSP, DPU, VPU, NPU), a cellular modem, and memory integrated into the chipset. Chipset performance also depends on the number of cores, the frequencies of which may vary. The combination of their specs directly affects the overall chipset performance. Therefore, companies are actively experimenting with the chipset configuration, trying to provide the optimal configuration with maximum performance. For example, one of the best Snapdragon 855 uses the traditional 4 + 4 layout (high-performance and energy-efficient clusters), including 4 cores with a modified Cortex A76 architecture, and 4 cores with Cortex A55. But one of the 4 cores of the A76 runs at an increased frequency (up to 2.84 GHz) and has 512 KB of cache. The remaining three use 256 KB of cache and overclock to 2.42 GHz. Economical A55 cores can reach frequencies up to 1.8 GHz. Today, some companies already use eight-core octacores. But in the future, a simple increase in the number of cores is unlikely to be effective without taking into account the balance of the distribution of specialized tasks between subsystems due to Amdahl's law and some other factors. The amount of RAM also significantly affects phone performance. Of course, the amount of RAM should correspond to the processor frequency for the correct operation of apps. Today, the AnTuTu Benchmark app provides the most objective assessment of real performance, which ranges from 300,000 to 370,000 benchmarking score for top models.

Battery capacity

Of course, battery life is one of the main specs of a smartphone. In turn, it depends on the battery capacity and operation mode. Typically, models with 2 GB RAM and a processor frequency of 2 GHz use a battery with a capacity of at least 3000 mAh. It provides about two days of work in the browser with moderate use of the game mode. Of course, “heavy” games, for example, GTA or Nova 3, drastically reduce operating time, draining the battery in about 6 hours. But even the top-end modern models rarely use batteries with a capacity of more than 4000 mAh. Some little-known companies for marketing purposes sometimes indicate a capacity of 5000 mAh or more. But more often, this information is not true. Budget models with a less powerful processor and relatively small memory often use batteries with a capacity of about 2000 mAh. Thus, modern models usually use batteries with capacities ranging from 2000 mAh to 4000 mAh. Today, the Internet abounds with comparative TOPs of various batteries.

Innovative Battery Charging Methods

The list of innovations in recharging batteries includes fast, wireless and wireless reverse charging. Today, Chinese Huawei and Oppo are leading the fast recharging segment. For example, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro with a power of 40 W charges 70% of the battery in just 30 minutes. Oppo RX17 Pro shows even more impressive results. Their 50-W SuperVOOC Flash Charge charges 40% of the battery in just 10 minutes. But after a while, the charging speed, of course, decreases. As known, most methods of fast charging usually use a two-way USB-C. Companies are also actively improving wireless charging. For example, some Android smartphones have been using it for a long time. Recently, Apple has also increased its efforts in this direction. But today Chinese Huawei is leading the way with the Wireless15-W Qi Charging for the Mate 20 Pro. Reverse wireless charging was first introduced by Huawei in the same Mate 20 Pro. It uses a mechanical touch between two smartphones, one of which supports wireless charging. Unfortunately, today this promising technology is too slow. But in 2019, several leading manufacturers presented their flagships with this innovative option.

Smartphone Storage

Functionally, Smartphone memory includes ROM (Read Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Memory), internal memory, and external memory cards. By analogy with a PC, ROM corresponds to the C drive with OS on the HDD or SSD, and internal memory corresponds to the user partitions. ROM of modern smartphones have eMMC or UFS storage. Innovative UFS (Universal Flash Storage) standatd uses new operation principle that provides significantly faster read / write speeds. In particular, eMMC uses sequential organization of read / write processes (Half Duplex), while UFS implements them simultaneously (Full Duplex). The volatile RAM (Random Access Memory) does not save information after shutdown. Typically, RAM stores only temporary information, for example, operating system or open apps, that are loaded into memory at startup. Its volume directly affects multitasking and device performance. Today companies use LPDDR (mDDR or Low Power DDR) standard, including LPDDR3, 4, and 4X with maximum frequencies of 2133 MHz. But Samsung promises to introduce a faster LPDDR5 in 2020. The internal flesh memory of the phones is slower compared to RAM and ROM, but much faster than the external memory on the SD card. Therefore, many companies, including the iPhone, install a fairly capacious internal memory from 16 to 128 GB. Using a memory card has some nuances. For example, companies often offer models with support for SD cards up to 1 TB. Unfortunately, a smartphone with such an SD card is unlikely to work correctly. Too many files, for example, 100 GB or more, will slow down the OS due to the high processor load. Therefore, SD cards up to 100 GB are more optimal.

Camera

Today, the company improve the shooting quality of in two directions. First, they increase the number of different cameras, expanding shooting modes. As a result, modern multi-camera smartphones provide high image quality when shooting in almost any conditions. A list of the most popular add-on modules includes Ultra-Wide, Telefoto, Depth and ToF cameras. Today even budget models often use two cameras. Modern flagships usually have three or more modules. Moreover, Sony announced a smartphone with an unprecedented 8 cameras. Secondly, companies continue to traditionally improve the main specs of image sensors. In principle, checking the quality of any camera is quite simple. The maximum zooming of any frame fragment perfectly illustrates the real quality of the camera. High-quality cameras provide high definition even at maximum zoom. Unfortunately, such a check is not always available. In this case, specs will be helpful. In particular, pixel and matrix size, its resolution and aperture directly affect the picture quality.

Camera specs

Pixel size directly affects the amount of light captured, which is very important when shooting in low light conditions. Its gradations are: - 1.55 μm-1.40 μm - high quality even in low light; - 1.40 μm-1.22 μm - high quality in normal lighting, image noise in low light; - 1.12 μm or less - high quality only in bright conditions. But increasing the pixel size with the same resolution requires an increase in the matrix size and optics, which increases the thickness and width of the smartphone. Therefore, companies are forced to constantly seek compromise solutions. The effect of aperture on quality: - low quality - f/2.6, f/2.4; - usually used in budget models - f/2.2, f/2.0; - the optimal aperture - f/1.8, f/1.7, f/1.6. Image sensor size: - budget smartphones - 1/3"; - mid-level models - 1/2.9", 1/2.8"; - flagship smartphones - 1/2.6", 1/2.3". At a constant matrix size, increasing resolution requires a reduction in pixels size with a decrease in absorption of light by each of them. Therefore, companies are forced to choose the optimal resolution ratio and pixel size for maximum image quality. Having reached a huge resolution (64 MP in latest Sony IMX686), companies began to look for other ways to further improve the camera. As a result, Super Pixel technology using Pixel Binning was developed. In fact, this algorithm combines four small pixels into one large pixel using filters. Sony calls it Quad Bayer, Samsung uses the TetraCell term.

Screen

Of course, the model screen also belongs to the main selection criteria. As known, image quality depends on its specs, including contrast, resolution, color space coverage and color accuracy. But, of course, the screen diagonal also directly affects the image perception. Today, companies offer models with screen sizes ranging from 3.5 to 7 inches. For example, Huawei Mate 20X has the largest frameless 7.2-inch IPS screen with 2244 x 1080 resolution. Of course, the screen resolution depends on the diagonal. Modern models provide the following resolution: - up to 4 inches - 480 x 800; - 4-5 inches - 960 x 540; - 5 inches and above - 1280 x 720 (HD), 1920 x 1080 (FullHD), 2560 x 1440 (QuadHD), or 3840 x 2160 (4K Ultra HD). PPI (pixels per inch) characterizes the number of pixels in one inch of the screen and directly affects the image clarity. In fact, it mathematically relates the screen resolution to its size, providing the most complete information about the real image quality. For example, two screens may have the same number of pixeles, but different diagonal sizes. In this case, a screen with a smaller diagonal will provide a clearer image and will have a higher PPI. Typically, screens with a resolution of 1280 x 720 provide up to 300 PPI.

AMOLED vs LCD displays in phones

All modern smartphones use AMOLED (Active Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode) or LCD screens. Of course, each of them includes its own set of matrix types manufactured using a specific technology. In particular, companies today use IPS, DSTN, PLS, IGZO, LTPS LCD matrices, each of which has pros and cons. Samsung leads in the development and production of AMOLED matrices. The list of its modifications includes AMOLED, Super AMOLED, HD Super AMOLED and Dynamic AMOLED. However, Apple also produces OLED Retina screens. Today AMOLED retains a slight advantage in image quality, but LCD successfully compensates for it due to price. Experts sometimes compare them in terms of eye strain. On the one hand, OLED models with higher PPI minimize eye strain. But, the relatively low brightness of OLED screens reduces the saturation of colors. Despite the reduction in eye strain, some users consider this a drawback. Unfortunately, screen flicker due to PWM in OLED screen increases eye strain. Thus, the final answer is ambiguous.

The brand

Almost every brand has some features. For example, Samsung, Lenovo, Fly, Prestigio, Asus, Philips, Sony, Lg provide excellent technical service. Sony, Xiaomi, Meizu, ZTE, and most other Chinese brands have high performance. Samsung, Sony, Apple, Lg, HTC, Lumia and some Lenovo models use high-quality cameras. Google Pixel phones have better access to Android updates. Android OS are leading in terms of usability. DEXP, Fly, Philips, Highscreen, Lenovo and Samsung have capacious batteries, providing high battery life. Sony, Samsung and Lg are leading in terms of reliability. For example, many models of other brands often fail during the first year. Models of these companies usually work 5 years or more. Typically, Xiaomi, Meizu and other Chinese brands specialize in the budget and mid-price segment. iPhone traditionally leads in the top segment. Unfortunately, the high price is sometimes due to aggressive advertising. Of course, these factors are rather arbitrary, but they can help to orient oneself when choosing a model.

Protection

Of course, this factor is quite important for any expensive device, especially considering its use outside the home in various conditions. Of course, the metal case is more reliable than plastic. In addition, the modern market offers a wide selection of different covers, but they, as a rule, reduce usability. Typically, specs contain information about the protection level in the form of "IP ...". Today “IP67” corresponds to the maximum level of protection. For example, Samsung Galaxy xCover S5690 with IP67 has high moisture resistance and dust protection, and can even withstand a car weight in certain circumstances. Some models have a special protective Gorilla Glass. It has a high degree of resistance to scratches and impacts and can easily withstand falling onto an asphalt road.

Conclusion

Of course, the price significantly affects the choice. But the choice of the optimal model also significantly depends on the features of its use. For example, games require high phone performance and a large enough screen with high PPI. Cameras in multi-camera smartphones and main camera specs are essential for high-quality shooting in any environment. A good screen is important for multimedia apps. OS, battery capacity, smartphone storage and protection level directly affect usability. This video demonstrates the Google Pixel 4 XL vs Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus. Read the full article

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Best Laptop for Webcam Modeling in 2020 – Top Picks for You

In today fast high-speed technology, if you are looking for the best laptop for webcam modeling, you need to consider the laptop requirements for live streaming, the quality of the webcam and the resolution of the video in high HD.

There are few features or specifications of the laptop you need to keep in mind such as the:

Laptop speed

Battery life

Camera quality

Device temperature

Audio quality

Today, more than ever, the best laptops and the best webcams are indispensable, allowing friends, family members and businesses to connect, monitor activities, attend conferences as well as live stream games, Facebook live, Twitter feeds etc.

While computers, notebooks or laptops come with good webcams built-in, but desktop users need to buy their webcam separately.

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I made  a list of the best laptop for webcam modeling so you can choose one based on a variety o of models, video and image quality, resolution and speed as well as battery life.

What is the Best Laptop for Webcam Modeling?

If you’re in a hurry, here are my best picks for the best laptops with great solutions for video conferencing, modeling, conducting business calls, staying in touch with family, producing YouTube content as well as for college students.

1. Apple MacBook Pro – Quality Laptop with Webcam Modeling

The Apple MacBook Pro is the best laptop for webcam modeling with quality streaming.

This laptop runs on 9th Generation Processor with 2.88GHZ speed and offers a solid performance.

MacBook Pro is the most powerful notebook that features a spectacular retina display, fast processors, touch bar, excellent grapflifezhics, a new magic keyboard and largest battery capacity ever made.

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Its built-in webcam is the best for the brightest webcam modeling featuring T2 security chip and quad-core processors.

Features and Specs Performance

CPU: 9th gen core i7, 9th Gen Core i9

Size: 14.1 x 9.7 x 0.64 inches

RAM: 16GB (up to 64GB)

Battery: 100 – watt-hour up to 11 hours

Storage: 512 GB to 8 TB

Display: 16 inches (2072 x 1920 pixels)

GPU: AMD Radeon Pro 5300M (4GB), Radeon Pro 5500M (up to 8GB)

Weight: 4.3pounds

This Apple MacBook Pro 16 boasts of a vastly improved keyboard, an excellent options for computer developers (users), bigger battery, slimmer bezels and larger 16-inch display.

Pros

Boasts of 11 hours battery life

Improved magic keyboard

Great 6-speaker audio

Beastly performance

16–inch display that comes with slimmer bezels

Cons

Pricey SD card slot

USB port is not full–size

Display is not 4K

2. Apple MacBook Air – Best Laptop with Good Cameras

The incredibly light and thin Apple MacBook Air features a more powerful than ever processors with twice performance, brilliant retina display, double the storage capacity, new magic keyboard, extremely faster graphics and Touch ID.

This ultra portable laptop from Apple has a richer feature and cheaper than its predecessor laptop models.

This Macintosh laptop is portable and built with beautiful metallic body design and is very light weight.

You can carry it around effortlessly and can have a useful life of about 5 years or more.

MacBook Air features and specifications performance

720p FaceTime HD camera

Intel Iris Plus Graphics

Wireless Wi-fi

Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology

Backlit magic keyboard and trackpad

MacOS operating system

10s of built–in Apps for Photos, TV, Music, Video, Project management

Audio: Stereo speakers with  wide stereo sound

Charging and Expansion: Two thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports.

6K, 5K, and up to two external 4k display video support

Weight and size: 30.41cm x 0.41- 1.61cm x 24.24cm x 1.29kg

Up to 11 hours wireless, web with built in 49.9 watt hour lithium polymeter battery.

Retina display 13.3 inch LED-backlit display with IPS technology

Touch 10 sensor

Processors: 1.1 GHZ quad core intel core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.5 GHZ with 6MB L3 cache

256GB – 512 GB PCle–base SSD configurable 512 GB to 2TB SSD storage.

Memory: 8GB of 3733MHZ LPDDR4X on board memory configurable to 16GB of memory

Pros

Traditional scissor switches

Faster processor

Touch ID/T2 security/ “Hey Sin”

Larger impressive trackpad

Retina display

Thunderbolt 3 ports

Powerful, solid Audio

Multiple color options

Price under $1,000

Cons

Webcam is 720p resolution and could be improved or bumped up to 1080p

Webcam needs higher quality improvement

3. Dell XPS 13 Laptop – The world’s smallest laptop computer with the best webcam

The Dell XPS 13 inch laptop features impressive and innovative HD webcam at the top of the Infinity Edge display.

This laptop also features virtually borderless 4k display and the latest processors of Intel 10th Gen and is ideal for entertainment needs and home computing.

It is the world’s smallest 13 inch laptop that comes with optimal Ultrasharp QHD+

The XPS 1 offers better value with great performance for less money.

Though the MacBook Pro is a better fit with its defaults higher resolution screen and Touch Bar than XPS 13 and is ideal for creatives.

Dell XPS13 laptop specification and features

RAM: 16GB DDRS (2,133MHz)

Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620

13.3 inch, Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) Ultrasharp InfinityEdge touch display

CPU: 1.8GHz Intel Core i7 – 8565U (quad-core, 8MB cache, up to 4.6GHz)

1TB Pcle SSD storage

2.7 pounds (1.23kg) weight

Camera: Widescreen HD (720p) webcam with 4 array digital microphones

Size: 11.9 x 7.8 x 0.3 – 0.46 inches (3.02 x 1.99 x  0.78 – 1.16cm; WxDxH

Connectivity: Killer 1435 802.11ac, Wi-fi, Bluetooth 4.1

Ports: 2 x Thunderbolt 3 (USB–C), 1 x USB–C 3.1, micro SD card reader, headset jack

Pros

The Dell XPS13 is among the best laptops in the world with its longer battery life and improved webcam standard quality.

Frost color option (latest)

Webcam located above display

Updated processors

Excellent battery life improvement and boost

Cons

Small size

Tiny update

4. Dell XPS 15 Notebook – Best Value for Editing software

This Dell XPS 15 laptop is packed with a stunning OLED display option ad powerful performance now features 9th Gen Intel core processors.

It’s a 15.6 inch laptop that replaces Dell  equivalent desktop with a fast performance, sleek design and robust features.

This laptop is stylish, very powerful and light weight and extremely portable

Features

Size: 13.57 x 9.06 x 0.71 inches (344.72 x 230.14 x 18mm; WxDxH)

CPU: 1.3GHz Intel core i7 10875H (8-core, 16MB Intel smart cache, up to 5.1GHz with Turbo Boost)

4.5 pounds (2.05kg) weight

Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650Ti Graphics

1080p IR Webcam Camera

RAM: 16GB DDR4 (2,933MHz)

Connectivity: Killer Wi-fi 6 AX1650, 2×2, Bluetooth 5.0

Screen: 15.6 inch 4k (3840 x 2400) touch

Ports: 2 x USB–C 3.1 with Thunderbolt 3, 1 x USB–C, 3.1, 1 x SD card reader, combi audio jack

512 GB SSD (PCle, NVMe, M.2) storage

Pros

Stylish, eye–catching design

Excellent and fast performance

Comfy keyboard

Beautiful and stunning display

Speakers are just amazingly great

Cons

GTX 1650 Ti is a little week

5. Dell Inspiron 2–in–1 5000 – Best Laptops under $700

The Dell Inspiron 2–in–1 5000 is a cheap gaming laptop under $1,000 and features an Intel UHD Graphics 620 graphics card, 8GB of RAM and Intel Core i5 – 8250U CPU.

This laptop has a PC weight of 5.07lb (2.3kg) and you’ll have a 15.6 inch screen laptop that is midsize for gaming setup.

It offers great performance with its quad-core Intel core i5 processor.

With its impressive battery life, you’ll get 6 hours and 30 minutes for continuous video streaming and web surfing.

Features

4.58 lbs weight

802.11c Wi-fi

4.2 Bluetooth

8th Generation Intel Core i5 8250U Processor CPU

15.6 Display size

1 year of support and warranty

Hard Drive Size: 256GB SSD

4.2 x 3.2 inches Touchpad size

1920 x 1080 Highest Available Resolution

Size: 15.04 x 9.96 x 0.8 inches

Windows 10 Home Operating system

RAM upgradable to 16GB

8GB RAM

Graphics: AMB Radeon R7 m265

Ports (excluding USB) HDMI, Headphone Mic, Noble Lock, SD card slot, USB 2.0, UBS 3.1

Camera: 720p webcam

Backlit keyboard

Pros

Decent build quality

Flexible 2–in–1 design

Speedy 256GB SSD

Dedicated AMB graphics

Core i7 Processor

Newest Intel 8th Gen CPU

Smart exterior design

Cons

Low quality screen resolution

Short battery life compared to other pricey dell laptop models

6. Dell G5- Best laptop for Live streaming

The Dell G5 is one of the best live streaming laptops for those who want high quality device for their high capacity games and webcam modeling.

As a decent gaming laptop, Dell G5 laptop is a gadget that would meet your gaming needs and webcam modeling.

It comes with stunning visuals that is run by NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics and Hexa core CPUs and 8th Gen Intel Quad.

It has the capacity to run games at 60 frames per second steadily.

With a 24mm design, this Dell G5 15 9th Gen Gaming laptop is very powerful with great memory, NVIDIA graphics and a narrow bezel display.

Features and configuration specs

16GB RAM

Optical drive is not available

Graphics: Nvidia Geforce RTX 2060 6GB

Storage: 128GB NVMe SSD, 1TB HDD

CPU: 2.2GHz Intel Core i7 – 8750H (six-core, 9 MB cache, up to 4.10GHZ with Turbo Boost)

15.6–inch, 1080p, 60Hz screen

Size: 14.3 x 10.8 x 0.95 inches (34.6 x 27.3 x 2.4cm; W x D x H)

Ports: 3x USB 3.1, 1 x USB–C/Thunderbolt 3, HDMI, Min Display port, LAN, SD Card reader

5.9 pounds (2.68kg) weight

Camera: 720p camera

Connectivity: 802.11ac 2 x 2 Wi-fi and Bluetooth

Pros

Great battery life

Next–gen balanced features

Well valued design and build quality

Strong and powerful gaming performance

Delivers excellent in–game frame rates

Cons

Configuration options a little confusing

Low IPS panel

7. Dell Inspiron 14 5481 for Camming – Best laptop for Skype and Webcam Modeling

The Dell Inspiron 14 5481 is a touch sensitive 14” backlit display of FHD IPS LED.

Its Intel UHD graphics 620 card is capable of handling light gaming, apps, and programs on its full-screen HD display that is clear and crisp.

It has a powerful camera 720p webcam with standard sets of modeling for full–screen HD videos.

This lightweight Dell Inspiron 14 5481 laptop comes with an expansive screen, Dell cinema and mobile connect.

Features and Specs

Weight: 1.74kg (3.8 lbs)

Dimensions: 336 x 233 x 20.2mm (13.23” x 9.17” x 0.80”)

GPU: Intel UHD Graphics 620 180

Display: 14.0”, HD (1366 x 768), TN

Battery: 42Wh, 3-cell

1TB HDD, 5400 rpm HDD/SDD

OS: Windows 10 Home

8GB DDR4, 2666MHz RAM

HD 720p Webcam

USB Ports and Connectivity

Convertible Dock/Keyboard  Jack

Audio Jack: Microphone / Combo audio jack

802.11 ac WiFi and Bluetooth

Pros

Perky performance

Sleek design

Cons

No thunderbolt 3 port

Battery life could be improved

Display is okay

8. Acer Predator Helios 300 Camming (Webcam Model) Laptop – Best Laptops for Live streaming Church

The Acer Predator Helios 300 webcam modeling laptop is equipped with an Intel core i7 – 9750H processor and offers 512 GB SSD and 8GB of RAM.

This camming laptop has a 15.6 inch 144Hz display with the strongest GeForce RTX 2070 GPU.

The Acer Predator Helios 300 laptop has a thinner screen bezels than most webcam modeling laptops but its game performance is great.

Features and specification

Screen: 15.6–inch FHD (1920 x 1080) Comfy view IPS (144HZ refresh rate)

CPU: 2.2GHZ Intel Core i7 – 8750H (hexa core, 9MB cache, up to 4.1GHZ)

16GB DDR4 (2,666MHZ) RAM

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB GDDR5); Intel UHD Graphics 630

Weight: 5.95GB pounds (2.7kg)

Storage: 256GB Pcle SSD

Size: 15.4 x 10.5 x 1.1 inches (39.1 x 26.7 x 2.8cm; W x D x H)

Camera: HD Webcam (1280 x 720) with 2 x Mics

Connectivity: Intel 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

Ports: 1 x USB-C 3.1, 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x USB 3.0 HDMI 2.0 Rj-45 Ethernet, SD card reader, 3.5mm headphone jack.

Pros

Good battery life

Affordable price for a limited budget designed for Cam girl / webcam model

Excellent display and design

Lots of power for great performance

144Hz refresh rate

Cons

Lackluster sound from flaw speakers

Cooling system needs improvement to prevent getting too hot

Fans are a little bit loud

9. Acer Aspire E15 – Best for College Students

The Acer Aspire E15 is one of the best laptops for webcam modeling with excellent performance, lots of ports and decent battery life.

This laptop is the best values on the market and boast of 8GB RAM memory, 8th Gen Intel core i5 – 8250U, 256GB SSD, GeForce MX150, E5-576G-5762 with a 15.6” Full HD display.

The Acer Aspire E15 comes with a touch screen of 5.6 inch 1366 x 768 dimension.

They are a decent entry-level gaming laptop with great internals for a low budget gamer and webcam models.

Features and specs

Wireless: 802.11ac Wifi; Bluetooth 4.1

CPU: Intel Core i3 – 8130U

Dimensions: 15 x 10.2 x 1.2 inches

6GB RAM

Battery Life: 13.5 hours (rated): 9 hours (tested)

Storage: 1TB HDD

15.6 inch, 1920 x 1080 Display

Ports: USB–C, USB 2.0, USB 3.0 (3), HDMI, VGA, Ethernet, 3.5mm

Camera: HD Webcam modeling

Weight: 5.95 pounds

Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4400

Pros

Best laptops for webcam modeling under $500

Excellent battery life

Keyboard is comfortable to use

Excellent specifications ad performance

Lots of ports

Cons

Display is boring

Design is bulky

10. Toshiba Qosmio X775 – 3DV78 3D – Best Computer Laptop for Skype Video Calls

The Toshiba Qosmio X775 weighs 6.6 lbs (2.99kg) and portable at 17 inch is lighter and offers a superior high performance for gaming and webcam modeling.

It comes with a pair of Nvidia’s active shutter 3D glasses and a 3D-enabled display.

This webcam modeling laptop provides you with a full 3D display, excellent audio and quad-core power

Specs

Display size: 17.3

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 3.0

CPU: Intel Core i7 -2630 Qm

5-1 card reader card slots

Wifi Model: Atheros AR9002WB – 1NG

Weight: 8 pounds

802.11b/g/n wifi

Video memory: 1.5GB

4 USB ports

8GB RAM

1 year standard limited warranty/support  

3.7 x 2 inches touch pad size: 16.3 x 10.8 x 2.4 inches

RAM upgradable to 8GB

Graphics card: Nvidia Geforce GTX 560M (3D Vision)

Ports (excluding USB): Microphone, Headphone, HDMI, Display Port, USB 3.0, RJ-45, Security Lock slot

Hard Drive Speed: 7200rpm

Optical Drive Speed: 2X

Optical Drive Size: dual 750 GB and 500Gb

Optical Drive: BDRWDL

Hard Driver Type: Dual SATA Hard Drives

Ms Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit) operating system

Pros

Excellent  GPU

Powerful Harman/kardon speakers

3 D display offers you great images

Subwoofer gives out incredible sound from the speakers

Cons

Sensitive touchpad

Keyboard flex

Design is unattractive

11. Alienware M11X R3  – Best laptops for quality cameras

This Alienware M11X R3 is one of the world’s lightest and smallest gaming notebook offering great performance for webcam modeling

This 11-inch notebook provides you with high performance and is equipped with the latest core i7 processors or Intel core i5 second generation and Nvidia GeForce GT 504M graphics

12. ASUS Chromebook Flip C302 – Best laptop for streaming live sports

When it comes to the best laptop for webcam modeling, Asus chromebook flip C302 is equipped with innovative brilliant features packed into its stylish and compact design, including a 1920 x 1080 FHD display and a 16:9 HD camera.

At 2.6 pounds weight and 12.5 inches, this portable notebook is the lightweight travel comparison and easy to carry around.

13. Asus ZenBook 14 – Best value for video Editing

Asus ZenBook 14 ultra-slim laptop is the world’s smallest 14-inch laptop among the best ASUS laptops and offers powerful specs like lots of ports, portable chassis, a flawless design, discrete graphic card, stunning touchscreen display and facial recognition login.

This laptop comes with a 4–sided frameless NanoEdge display with a 2–in–1 top notcher that  boasts up to 92% screen–to-body ratio and stunning NumberPad design.

14. LG gram Thin and Light Laptop for Camming – Best Laptop 2020 for Cam model and cam site

The LG Gram thin and light laptop is considered the world’s lightest and slim laptop that offers boasting sleek, ultra- lightweight design and big touch screen displays and perfect for camming girls and webcam models.

It offers long battery life, heavy features and truly amazing at just 2.98 lbs (1.35kgs) weight.

15. HP Papillion Gaming Laptop – Best for Engineering Students

The HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop is a powerful masterpiece for webcam modeling and has a bold design with serious graphics and power, dual speakers and edge to edge display for fast multi-tasking and responsiveness that meet your gaming and webcam modeling needs.

This laptop has a mix of powerful components and configuration for solid performance such as 10th Generation Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (6GB GDDR6 dedicated), 512 GB SSD storage, 32GB Intel optane memory for storage and runs on windows 10 Home 64.

16. Razer Blade Pro 17 – Best cheap laptop with camera

The New Razer Blade Pro 17 is built with a faster 17.3” display and high performance for your webcam modeling and games on the go.

Crafted to outsmart its competitions, this Razer Blade Pro 17 gaming laptop is a power house designed with 9th Gen Intel core i7 – 9750H processor with a turbo boost of 4.5GHZ and base clock speed at 2.6GHZ.

17. Lenovo Ideapad 5 laptop – Best Built–in Webcam Laptop

This Lenovo Ideapad 5 laptop offers webcam models good performance and a long battery life with its 70-wh battery which is very satisfactory.

Lenovo’s ideapad 5 model packs a 15.6inch display and offers 8GB of RAM, an Ice lake core i5 processor and a GeForce–MX50 GPU.

It is a great laptop for entry-level gamers because of its powerful GPU, usability and one of the best laptops for low budget gamers.

18. Lenovo Flex 14 – Best Laptop for console streaming

The Lenovo Flex 14 offers you value for money and extraordinary blend of performance and most affordable to webcam girls and cam site owners.

It is an attractive convertible laptop for under $900 and is built with excellent features such as pen support, IPS touchscreen display and FHD clarity.

This Lenovo Flex 14 is a stylish, compact, powerful yet light multi-mode PC with 8th Gen Intel core processing and windows 10 Home.

19. Lenovo Flex 5 – Best laptop for video conferencing

The Lenovo Flex 5 is a 14 inch 2 in 1 laptop that is packed and built with amazing entertainment features such as:

Powerful Intel core i7 processors

Best of windows 10 designed to streamline your life

Powerful all day battery life

Optimal Lenovo Active pen that works  seamlessly on the Flex 5’s touch screen

Streamlined security with fingerprint reader

Sleek portability weight at 3.74 lbs (1.7kg)

Finished un sleek aluminum designed with great precision

Excellent 360 Degree Hinge

Full HD viewing for brilliant clarity

Powerful Harman Audio

HD webcam camera & Dual Array mics

20. Oemgenuine Lenovo Thinkpad A485 – Best Laptop with camera and micro phone

The lightweight Lenovo Thinkpad A485 is a 14-inch laptop built on enterprise grade security with the latest AMD Ryzen Pro processing and Radeon Vega graphics.

This laptop is ideal and perfect for multitasking in the office or on the go.

With its slightly larger 57-wh battery, the Lenovo Thinkpad A480 (Ryzen 5 Pro) runs for about 9 hours in the WLAN test conducted by Bestsoft Nigeria

The Lenovo Thinkpad A485 is a Window 10 laptop that has a 14 inch display with 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution screen.

Powered by a Ryzen processor, this laptop comes with 8GB RAM – 256GB SSD, and is durable.

The company, Lenovo focuses on great usability and long battery life as part of its well-deserved reputation for productivity and branding to ensure that you complete your tasks without annoying friction and system freezing.

What are Laptop Requirements for Live Streaming?

The laptop requirements for live streaming as far as specs is recommended having windows 7 or newer, 8GB RAM, and at least an intel core i5 – 4670 processor.

You’ll do your streaming from a gaming laptop, a good computer or gaming desktop PC with elegant 15.6 inch full HD widescreen .

This is the minimum and recommended system specs or requirement for live streaming

Now that you have learned about the specs requirements for live streaming, in the next section I shall discuss about the best cheap webcams.

What is the Best Cheap Webcam? – Best Webcams 2020

These are some of the best cheap webcams in the market for your laptop or desktop PC.

1. Logitech StreamCam – Best for content creation

The Logitech streamcam is great for video chatting and video conferencing as well as games live streaming.

It has excellent features such as smart auto focus, facial tracking 1080p resolution, smart exposure, flappable design for videos and photos, up to 60 fps frame rate, built-in electronic image stabilization, USB type C connectivity and fast and amazing video transfer speeds.

2.

Microsoft LifeCam HD – 3000

– cheap and ideal for Skype

The Microsoft Lifecam HD – 3000 is one of the best webcams aimed at experience users and features 720p live video calling and 1080p resolution recording.

It is a great choice for business presentations and conferencing and offers crystal clear audio, noise cancelling and color correction.

3. Logitech C922 Pro Stream  – Best Logitech Newest webcam

The Logitech C922 Pro Stream is ideal for gamers and boasts of auto low-light correction, 1080p video quality, hosting of video calls and blazing cam for live streaming with the lights offer.

This webcam supports background removal and is a perfect choice for YouTubers for its 720p/60 fps streaming support, stereo audio, auto focusing and amazing design build.

4. Razer Kiyo – Best webcam for Live streaming and modeling

Razer Kiyo webcam is a great spotlight on live streaming and modeling and features 1080p resolution, ring light and is compatible with Xsplit and OBS.

Though it is expensive, this webcam has a unique weird design but is easy to use as one of the best webcams for streaming.

Razer Kiyo focuses more on image quality and light Ring lighting which are most important to YouTube Vloggers and game streamers.

It is a plug and play webcam device on the go.

5. Mevo webcam – Best Live streaming on the go

The Mevo is a great webcam for capturing live footage as an ideal device for aspiring journalists that are connected to a mobile network.

It is very portable, inconspicuous, and small, compatible with a variety of devices and is perfect for interview.

Though very expensive, this webcam features Bluetooth 4.1, 2160p resolution, live video and audio editing, mobile device compatibility and 4k recording.

6. Microsoft Lifecam studio – A Pro camera for college students

The Microsoft Lifecam studio webcam is a powerful peripheral and requires a PC for max settings.

It features Microsoft’s True color system, 360-degree rotating capabilities, 1080p recording, wide band mic for crystal clear sound delivery, 720p live video calling and is perfect for presentations and business conferencing.

7. Logitech BRIO Webcam – Best 4k webcam

Logitech BRIO Webcamis the ultimate webcam with high dynamic range (HOR), dual mics, unmatched resolution and superfast 4K streaming

This webcam takes high–resolution clear photos and videos and is the highest–end webcam for modeling.

With its support for Windows Hello biometric face login and great sound quality make Logitech BRIO a high quality webcam for business, Facebook live and Live chat streaming.

8. Creative Labs Senz3D – Great Webcam    

The Creative Labs Senz 3D is an intelligent webcam built-with advanced technology to track and sense depth of human motion and records in 3D and 2D to enable you perform detailed video chats, remove backgrounds and issue commands with hand gestures.

It houses depth sensors and array of 3D visual for you to interact with your laptop or desktop PC computers with accuracy and ease.

9. Logitech C930e

The Logitech C930e webcam is an enterprise focused camera that offers 4x digital zoom with a wide field of view and excellent cancellation of noise.

It is an excellent webcam for business with great image quality, video recording and perfectly designed choice for noisy environment because of its noise cancellation feature.

10. AUSDOM 1080p HD webcam – camera with Built-in microphone

The AUSDOM 1080p HD webcam is an ultra-full HD camera that supports  full high definition video (1920 x 1080) at 30fps with 5 layer glass lens without any blurs.

It is ideal for creating online classes, video chatting, video recording and HD picture taking and best choice for webcam models.

11. Logitech C920

The Logitech C920 features high-definition 1080p and 720p with stereo audio on many chat applications and automatic light correction.

This webcam outsmarts and outperforms built-in webcams in most laptops and you can easily game stream, rant, share, sing, rap and dance live in HD 720p for your webcam modeling.

The Logitech C920 is good for streaming and as a low cost pro streaming webcam, it offers quality video for live video chats and a good notch up from in-built laptop webcams.

What Laptop has the Best webcam?

When it comes to the best webcams, most modern laptops and all in one desktop PC or computers come with in-built integrated webcams built into the display.

External webcam models have some advantages though built-in webcams are more convenient and easy to use.

Here are the best laptops that have the best webcam.

How can I use my old camera as a webcam on my laptop?

If you’ve a canon camera and a window PC, you can hook up the camera via USB and use it as a webcam using an app.

Some system might need extra hardware that converts a camera’s HDMI output into USB input.

Here is the step how to reuse old laptop webcam

Step 1: Get the webcam

Step 2: Identify the wires

Step 3: Connect your webcam via USB A cable

Step 4: Test your webcam by connecting the USB cable to your PC/Laptop

Should you cover your laptop webcam?

Yes, if you cover your laptop webcam camera, it makes you feel safe when not in use or when you are working.

For your laptop, you can use a sticky note or electrical tape to cover up the camera.

It’s just a small piece of tape, so you don’t need to spend money on any special sticker to do the covering.

How do I make my laptop camera better quality?

Here are the simple steps to do make your laptop camera better quality

Make sure your imaging software is updated to the most recent version

Adjust the lighting condition such as hue, brightness, contrast and saturation via your webcam settings

Soften the light

Your background matters

Don’t overload the laptop with multiple tasks

Adjust your laptop camera video settings

If you have a router, sit up the quality of service (QoS)

Adjust the screen resolution

Conclusion

Now you have learned more about the best laptop for webcam modeling, and the features to consider when you want to buy your next portable laptop. Here is my number 1 pick and recommendation for you.

Culled from BestSoft Nigeria: https://www.bestsoftnigeria.biz/blog/best-laptop-for-webcam-modeling/#ixzz6a5XNftC6

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12 Best Beginner Drone with Camera and GPS for 2020

Are you looking to buy the best beginner drone with camera and gps that is so easy to fly and control by integrated or built-in GPS module and offers many fabulous features?

The top drones with camera that I reviewed all have excellent GPS, 4k cameras and autopilot systems that give beginners many options to choose when it comes to flying super lightweight drones.

Best GPS Drones With Camera

If you are in a hurry and don’t want to read hundreds of reviews, I already have you covered. Here are my top picks for the best beginner drones with cameras and gps.

Snaptain A15 FPV Drone — Best Cheap Drone for Photography

Altair Aerial Outlaw — Cheap GPS Drone

Holy Stone HS100 Drone with GPS and 1080HD Camera — Best Drone for Beginners with GPS FPV

DJI Phantom 4 Pro — Best Drones for Beginners 2019 & 2020

Holy Stone HS700 GPS Drone with 2K HD Camera Brushless Motor seal — Best Beginner Drone 2018, 2019 & 2020

Snaptain S5C Beginner Drone with 720P HD Camera, Voice Control & Gesture — Best Cheap Drone with Camera

Potensic A30W Beginner Drone with Camera — Best Drones 2019 & 2020.

These are good choices for any beginner searching for a drone with camera and GPS that offers great features and specifications including Auto Land, gesture Mode and Return to Home.

So how do you choose the best beginner drones with GPS which features 4k UHD resolution camera, GPS flight mode, HD 1080P Camera, Altitude Hold, Headless Mode, One-Touch, Integrated GPS module and other super specs.

What is the Best Beginner Drone with Camera and GPS?

Best Beginner Drone with Camera and GPS

I would recommend any of these drones with camera and GPS to any beginner or advanced drone pilot.

1. Snaptain A15 Foldable FPV WiFi Drone — Best Cheap Drone for Photography

Snaptain A15 Foldable FPV drone is a small, lightweight, foldable drone that offers awesome features for the price and easy to fly.

This drone is the best option for beginners who are on a budget.

The advanced features of Snaptain A15 include FPV which lets you stream live video footage to voice control on your smartphone, gravity sensor mode and automatic home return.

This affordable model costs less than $100 and specifically built for new pilots and is easy to transport and can fit into small bags while you are on the move.

Features

4 Detachable propeller guards

2 Modular batteries with 15 minutes flight time.

Multiple flight modes

G-Sensor App control

Voice control

Game style remote

One key start landing and return

3 speed modes

120” wide angle, adjustable 720P HD Camera

Pros

Eye catchy, sleek professional design that appeals to beginners

Simple to use, learn and operate.

Effective voice activated commands

Comes with some batteries

15 minutes flight time

Cons

The eight meters remote control distance not sufficient for beginners pilots

Does not come with micro SD card slot

Storage of videos and photos is not so easy.

2. Altair Aerial Outlaw Se GPS Drone with Camera 1080P HD 5G WiFi Photo & Video FPV Drone — Cheap GPS Drone

Altair Aerial Outlaw Drone is a high-powered drone packed with amazing features like GPS, Auto return home, follow quad, 1080P HD Camera, 5G WiFi photo and Video FPV for skilled and adults beginner pilots.

It is Altair Aerial’s new budget friendly GPS drone with excellent camera that can take photos and record high resolution videos during flight.

Features

Cheap GPS quadcopter and most beginner friendly model.

GPS flight mode for easier flight and aerial photographers.

1080P high definition camera for video and photography

3 return to home functions

Headless mode

Altitude hold and one-touch takeoff and landing.

Great customer warranty and quality support.

Pros

Capture high quality images in HD

Excellent battery and flight range

Ability to swim if the drone falls into the water.

Highly recommended, easy to fly and control.

The distance it would fly is incredible and the video is crystal clear

Built-in camera that’s easy to use, great performance and range

Cons

Lacks a better designed mobile app.

3. Holy Stone HS100 Drone with GPS and 1080 HD Camera — Best drones for beginners with GPS FPV Capability

Holy stone HS100 drone is a GPS assisted flight that provides beginners with accurate positioning details of your drone with built-in return to home (RTH) function for safer flight.

This drone automatically returns to home when its battery is low or during weak signals.

Holy Stone HS100 Navigator is an intelligent RC quadcopter with advanced GPS system and high definition camera allow you to take quality aerial footage.

The HS100 only comes with one battery and iPad for OS system can fit for this drone.

Features

Optimized 1080P 120” FOV FPV Wi-Fi camera (upgraded camera).

Headless mode

GSP assisted flight

Follow me mode that provides selfie and complex shots.

Flight time up to 18 minutes and longer control distance.

GPS location and auto return prevents losing your drone.

Micro SD card slot for saving photos and videos, instead of your phone. This would prevent shuttering and lag.

Emergency stop for measuring security to ensure you don’t go out of range.

Adjustable speed gives beginners ability to fly with lowest speed settings because at default settings the drone is fast.

Pros

Highly recommended for beginner pilots who are new to drone flying.

Easy to use and control make it an ideal drone for kids and beginners.

Its flight range of 500 meters and max altitude of 120M is impressive.

The drone can breeze through with minimal issues.

Cons

Common connectivity issues

Charging times of 3 to 6 hours not ideal.

4. DJI Phantom 4 Pro — Best Drones for Beginners 2019 & 2020

The DJI Phantom 4 Pro is an entry level DSLR for the sky designed for high quality 4K aerial photography and cinematography.

For a beginner, the Phantom 4 Pro is worth the money if your focus is on video and photo quality with its improved camera.

The DJI Phantom 4 Pro was designed as a perfect assistant for a drone photographer with these excellent features.

Features

Front and rear collision detection

Optimal touchscreen for camera controls

Controller with flight

30 minutes flight time

45mph (72kph)

350mm diagonally (13.7inches)

3.06 pounds (1388g)

Pros

Great design and long life battery.

Easy to use and fun to fly.

Beginner mode caps your top speed and steering.

Worth the price for excellent performance.

It is lightweight and comfortable to carry.

Excellent camera features and easy to master flight controls.

1-inch sensor camera

60fps 4k video

24mm lens

Automated flight modes

Return-to-home

20MP raw and JPG images

Subject recognition and tracking

High-performance sport mode

Forward and rear obstacle detection

Long distance control.

Cons

The Phantom 4 Pro drone doesn’t come cheap.

Sticker price and investing in additional batteries.

Side sensors limited in functionalities

Must supply tablet or smartphone for camera control.

The DJI Phantom 4 Pro is a no brainer if you are a beginner and serious about drone photography with GPS and Camera.

It also adds a vastly improved camera and additional obstacle sensors.

5. Holy Stone HS700D GPS Drone with 2K FHD Camera — Best Beginner drone 2018, 2019 & 2020

The Holy Stone HS700D GPS Drone is a 2k FHD camera drone that lets you snap aerial footage and is controlled by GPS for safer flying.

This drone is designed for beginners and advanced drone pilots and comes with intelligent flight modes.

The combination of awesome camera with GPS, great features and brilliant built quality makes it a great gadget for business.

With a sleek professional looking design that feels good, the Holy Stone HS700 is the perfect trainer drone for both novice and advanced users.

Features

One key simple control for quick launch

2k FHD 90” adjustable camera with 5G transmission.

22 minutes maximum flight time with high capacity 2800mah

GPS assisted flight with GPS location that triggers automatic return to home when its battery is weak, low or lost signals.

Brushless motor and quick release propellers which runs with higher efficiency.

App control available for custom flight path.

1640–2600ft live video transmission range.

The drone comes with protection guards which protect property, person and the drone itself.

The drone app works with Android 5.02 and iOS 8.0 or above.

Pros

Easiest drone for beginners with excellent flying speed.

Noiseless and powerful flight time and performance.

Superior camera quality.

GPS assisted flight

Durable design and build

Extremely affordable and better than GPS drone under 100.

Long flight time.

User-friendly controller.

Excellent image storage.

App for video streaming.

LCD display screen

Panoramic field of view

Cons

Long battery charge time.

Windy conditions decreases flight time

6. Snaptain S5C WiFi FPV Drone with 720P HD Camera, Voice Control, Gesture Control PC Quadcopter — Best Cheap Drone with Camera

The Snaptain S5C WiFi FPV drone is user and beginner-friendly and very popular with awesome features that allow beginners to press a single button to take off, land or return to your command.

It comes at a cheap, affordable price with smart voice control, fascinating 360” flips and roll, two batteries included and a 720P camera.

The Snaptain S5C quadcopter is worth the money due to its built with solid materials for excellent flight duration, even a beginner can crash it several times and nothing will happen to the drone.

Features-like Helicopter

The Snaptain S5C drone is a lean and stylish quadcopter packed with built-in camera, blue and purple LED lights, and long flight time.

It is designed like a small helicopter that adds finishing touch to it that you can pilot the drone around.

Clearer and farther video transmission within 80m range.

Safe and powerful, protective propeller guards for safe flight.

Trackable and steady altitude-hold function ensures great aerial videos and pictures feasibility when the drone hover in the air at a high altitude.

User-friendly drone for the newbies with one button press to take off, land or return.

Headless mode, voice control and 360” flips and rolls.

A built-in gravity control G-sensor designed to allow you to control the drone by adjustment.

Snaptain Era support for Android and Apple.

Pros

It’s compatible with memory cards up to 64GB.

Battery life up to 10 minutes depending on wind conditions and video recording.

Excellent performance for beginners.

Great quality and easy to use.

Comes with two batteries each 7–10 minutes battery life (good battery life).

Included with Propeller guards and other accessories.

Camera can be swiveled before flight.

Good material for drone and controller build.

Cons

Camera quality needs improvement.

Batteries need be frequently charged.

7. Potesic A30W WiFi FPV Drone 720P HD Camera, RC Quadcopter Beginner — Best Drones 2019 & 2020

Potensic A30W drone is a mini-sized quadcopter designed for beginners and features advanced functions like customizable flight paths and a-axis gyroscope.

The drone comes with intuitive remote controller and is easy to use and versatile allowing you to start on the low speed setting gradually up your speed with higher settings.

Features

The easy and safety design with multi-function and its portable size make it a great gift for kids.

Wi-Fi real time transmission lets beginner pilots to connect drone with Android and iOS app.

The mini drone allows you to adjust the drone between 3 different speeds.

Easy and safety operation for kids.

720P Camera drone to take quality pictures and videos.

WiFi trans with 720P HD Camera

Stable altitude hold for quality images.

Smart phone gravity sensor control.

All body protection equipped with four circle propeller guards to prevent hurting people or from braking when it hits something.

Way-point flight to set different locations on the map and fly accordingly.

One key operation to start or land your drone.

Pros

Easy to control for kids playing.

Excellent practice performance for beginners

FAA registration not required for this drone with camera

Great flying sturdy drone for beginners as it can crash into hard surface with no damage.

Extremely durable, stable drone for indoor practice and flight.

Low power alert when the drone battery is low

Ability to handle wind for its size

The out of range alarm lets you know when your drone is getting far away from your reach.

Custom flight route allows you to adjust altitude using your finger movement.

Photo and video quality are excellent.

Cons

No micro SD card

All video recordings are saved to your connected phone which diminishes in quality as signal gets weak.

8. Eachine E58 WiFi FPV Drone with 120” wide Angle 720P HD Camera

With small dimensions and affordable price but suitable for children, Eachine E58 is the best drone for beginners with camera and GPS.

The Eachine E58 comes with a 2MP 720P camera that has FPV capability and a 7–9 minutes flight time.

The drone includes features like one-button take-off or landing, altitude hold and 3D flips.

Because drones are more feature-rich and complex, the Eachine E58 is a good drone for casual flyers and beginners.

It’s a budget drone best suited for novice for practice purposes.

Features

One key takeoff and landing lets it automatic hovers at certain altitude.

Equipped with Wi-Fi real-time transmission FPV system.

With altitude hold mode enables you set and lock the height and location, stable hover to shoot from multiple angles.

Equipped with a 120” wide-angle 720P HD camera.

APP controls with gravity sensor functions, trajectory flight and 3D VR function.

With 3D flip, headless mode and trimming.

Speed control to switch 3-speed; low, medium and high speed.

Pros

It’s small, lightweight, compact size and portable.

It costs less than $100.

Easy to fly and good for beginners for practice.

Excellent performance in taking photos and recording videos.

Very stable and styled like the DJI Mavic Pro Quadcopter Drone.

Robust to crashes

Cons

Difficult to understand instruction book due to broken chinese-english translation.

Require smart phone app to control camera video button on controller.

9. DROCON DC-08 5G WiFi FPV Drone 1080P Full HD Camera, Screwdriver Free RC Quadcopter for Beginners — Drones with GPS and FPV

The Drocon DC-08 5G WiFi FPV Drone provides you with a seamless full panoramic aerial view of the sky from 420 meters away, offering beginners real-time video recording and taking photos of impeccable and amazing quality.

Drocon DC-08 5G WiFi FPV Drone is best known for providing transmission that is constant without interruption during flight time even at a very high altitude.

Features

Low battery alert and GPS auto return — the advanced battery monitors lost signal and low battery to automatically land at the starting point.

Easier and more way to use with 7-button designed controller.

Features default GPS flight mode.

Altitude hold function.

One-key return and easy take-off.

5GHz Wi-Fi FPV seamless transmission.

1080P full HD camera with 120” FOV and 60” Gimbal up/down.

The DC-08 in-fight security guard ensures you never lose your drone during flight

Flight time is 12–15 minutes.

4–5 hours 5V 2A charging time.

Pros

Pretty fast drone

Good GPS drone that’s easy to use and operate for beginners to take aerial pictures.

Offers you amazing and excellent quality, very durable though slightly pricy but worth the cost.

It has a SD slot

Cons

Set up is a little challenging

Recharge time is longer at 4–5 hours.

Flight time of 12–15 minutes could be improved.

Spare battery is not available.

10. Tello Quadcopter Drone with HD 4k Camera Powered by DJI Technology

The Tello Quadcopter Drone is an impressive little drone for beginners, adults and kids that’s easy to use and fly.

It helps beginners to learn how to use drones with coding education and how awesome and fun flying drones can be.

Features

Auto takeoff and landing with a single tap that facilitates precise hovering.

Get started with Tello App is super easy with its friendly UI components that ensure stable flights.

Controller compatibility with precise control using smartphone VR headset to fly with a breaktaking FPV.

Throw and Go — Start flying your Tello Quadcopter drone by tossing it into the air.

EZ shots allows you to record coordinated short video clips with 360, circle, and up and away that yields high-quality footage.

With Tello drone you can learn, create and develop software app.

Pros

Easy to use and fly even for beginners, kids and adults.

The drone comes with one battery and boost combo has 2 batteries — making a total of 3 batteries.

Tello is an excellent toy drone for beginners and well performing drone for the price.

Lightweight and easy to maneuver.

Cons

Too lightweight to fly in a strong wind of over 5mph

Wi-Fi connection is spotty and limited range.

11. EMAX Tinyhawk RTF Micro Indoor Racing Drone with FPV Goggles and Controller for Beginners

EMAX Tinyhawk drone is a micro racing drone that is great for beginners with no extra gear needed to start flying.

The drone is durable, lightweight and fast at up to 35 mph. It’s an easy to carry case with no need for a heavy backpack.

The tinyhawk RTF is a perfect FPV drone that is easy to fly and comes with durable components and plastics that are made of quality materials.

Features

Kit includes FPV goggles, tinyhawk drone and controller.

Real FPV (not wifi) with up to 200 feet distance.

4 minutes flight time on single battery.

Pros

Easy to use and fly.

It’s lightweight and made up of durable, quality components.

This drone is simply brushless.

Cons

Battery flight time is too short.

12. Potensic D85 Drone with 2k HD Camera FPV, GPS & Brushless Motors

The Potensic D85 FPV GPS Drone with 2k HD Camera Live Video, 5G WiFi RC Quadcopter Brushless Follow Me gives you a panoramic and smooth FPV view for taking photos and video recording.

The Potensic D85 drone has the following specifications.

Specifications

20 minutes maximum flight time.

1000–1500M maximum remote distance.

130” camera lens.

2k HD recording models.

525g weight.

5G 300–500M; 800M maximum WiFi distance.

Features

5G WiFi 2k FPV that brings more excitement.

50KM/H high speed enables you to enjoy fast flying in the sky.

Shorter charging time and accurate balance charger for safe process.

Alarm GPS return when the LED screen shows low battery.

Brushless motor and lost control return.

Pros

Manually adjustable action camera before flight.

Cons

No self-protection of obstacles for a drone of this price class.

What is the Best Drone with Camera for Beginners?

The best drones for beginners include:

DJI Mavic Mini — A brilliant drone for beginners.

Ryze Tello — The best cheap drone for kids and beginners.

Hubsan X4 Storm (H122D)

JJRC H36 — Best beginner drone with camera and gps

Parrot Anafi FPV

Parrot Mambo FPV — Light, easy to fly & adaptable drone for beginners.

Holy Stone HS100 Navigator.

DWI Dowellin D7.

What is the easiest Camera Drone to Fly?

Thanks to tech innovation from drone brands, so that the best cheap drones have become easier for beginners to fly.

Here are my best picks for the easiest camera drone to fly in the sky.

DBPOWER MJX X400W — Budget FPV drone

Altair Aerial AA108 — For beginners and young drone enthusiasts.

Blade Nano QX RTF — Cheap indoor drone

Holy Stone HS170 Predator — Excellent choice for drone training for beginners and kids.

DJI Spark — Best drone for photographers

Syma X5C — Top pick for built-in camera drone for beginners and adults

UDI U818A HD — For starter drone.

What is the best cheap drone with camera?

The best cheap drones with camera for beginners to take to the skies at a low budget include:

Yuneec Breeze — the best cheap drone for easy flight.

Ryze Tello — best drones for beginners under $100 with camera and GPS.

Holy Stone HS100 GPS FPV — the best cheap drone for photography beginners

Xiaomi Fimi A3

EACHINE E520S GPS Drone with 4K Camera

Syma X8 Pro

Eachine e511

Potensic D85 — best beginner drone with camera and gps for the budget

What is the best GPS drone?

Here are the experts’ picks for the best GPS drones that you can fly on autopilot on a given route, capture the best video recordings and take pictures.

DJI Phantom 4

SwellPro Splash Drone 3 Auto

HUBSAN H501S X4 GPS FPV Drone

Walkera Scout X4

DJI Spark

Yuneec Q500 4K Typhoon

Altair Aerial Outlaw

DJI Mavic Pro

Conclusion

The best beginner drones with camera and gps are easy to use and fly in the sky and you can take aerial shoots from any angle and locations.

Here are the top 5+ picks for the best beginner drone with camera and gps you can buy right now.

Snaptain A15 FPV Drone — Best Cheap Drone for Photography

Altair Aerial Outlaw — Cheap GPS Drone

Holy Stone HS100 Drone with GPS and 1080HD Camera — Best Drone for Beginners with GPS FPV

DJI Phantom 4 Pro — Best Drones for Beginners 2019 & 2020

Holy Stone HS700 GPS Drone with 2K HD Camera Brushless Motorseal — Best Beginner Drone 2018, 2019 & 2020

Snaptain S5C Beginner Drone with 720P HD Camera, Voice Control & Gesture — Best Cheap Drone with Camera

Potensic A30W Beginner Drone with Camera — Best Drones 2019 & 2020.

Culled from Bestsoft Nigeria: https://www.bestsoftnigeria.biz/blog/best-beginner-drone-camera-gps/#ixzz6YgBXGaBi