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The Asus ROG Strix XG27AQDMG is a 27-inch gaming monitor with an OLED display from LG. It has a refresh rate of 240Hz and supports HDR10. The monitor has a sleek design with slim bezels and an adjustable stand. While it may not have the same color accuracy and sharpness as QD-OLED monitors, it excels in HDR performance and offers higher brightness. Priced at $749.99, it is a more affordable option compared to other OLED monitors. Overall, it is a high-quality monitor suitable for gaming and watching movies, providing a visually immersive experience. [Extracted from the article]

The Asus Zenbook 14 OLED is a budget laptop that stands out with its AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS processor, which offers strong performance and long battery life. It features a 1920×1200 OLED touchscreen display, 16GB of memory, and 512GB of storage. The laptop has a solid build quality, good speakers, and a quality webcam. While the design is plain and the keyboard and connectivity are average, it offers excellent value for the price. [Extracted from the article]

The Framework Laptop 16 is a customizable and repairable laptop that offers solid performance and good battery life. It has a DIY Edition that allows for configurable memory, storage, ports, and expansion options. The laptop's AMD Ryzen processor and optional AMD Radeon graphics deliver impressive performance, including in gaming benchmarks. It has a classic design and solid build quality, but it is not particularly slim or portable. The keyboard and touchpad are average, and the display's image quality is average as well. The laptop's price is on the higher side, but it is worth considering for those who prioritize customization and repairability. [Extracted from the article]

The Acer Swift Go 14 is an affordable midrange laptop that offers a good CPU and integrated graphics for its size and price. It has a simple design and is lightweight, making it portable. The keyboard provides a good typing experience, and the touchpad is responsive. The IPS display is not as good as OLED alternatives, but an OLED variant is available. The audio quality is not great, so external speakers or headphones are recommended. The laptop includes a sharp 1440p webcam. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor performs well in multicore tests and comes with improved integrated graphics. However, the battery life is not impressive. Overall, it is a good choice for those looking for a portable and speedy laptop at a sub-$1,000 price. [Extracted from the article]

The Alienware AW3225QF is a 32-inch 4K OLED monitor that offers a 240Hz refresh rate and a curved display. It has a QD-OLED panel and supports Nvidia G-Sync and VESA AdaptiveSync 240. The monitor has a sleek design and comes with a large stand that adjusts for height, tilt, and swivel. It has a variety of connectivity options, including HDMI ports with eARC support and USB ports. The SDR image quality is excellent, with vibrant colors and a great sense of depth, although the brightness is on the lower side. The HDR performance is better than most OLED monitors, with VESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black certification and Dolby Vision HDR support. The motion performance is also impressive, with a 240Hz refresh rate and adaptive sync. Overall, the Alienware AW3225QF is a fantastic 4K OLED monitor that is suitable for both PC gaming and game consoles. It is priced at $1,199, which is a significant reduction compared to previous 4K OLED monitors. [Extracted from the article]

The article highlights the best laptops showcased at CES 2024. The Lenovo Yoga 9i Pro 16-inch (Gen 9) offers improved performance and a larger battery compared to its previous model. The Lenovo Thinkbook 13x (Gen 4) stands out with its corrosion-resistant stainless magnesium chassis and support for Lenovo's Magicbay accessories. The MSI Titan HX 18 is a powerful gaming laptop with high-end hardware and a sleek design. The HP Omen Transcend 14 claims to be the world's lightest 14-inch gaming laptop and features impressive specifications. The Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 offers a top-notch display and high-end hardware suitable for gaming. The Asus Zephyrus G16 boasts a stunning OLED display and a slim profile. The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra combines high-performance hardware with an elegant design. The Asus Zenbook Duo is a dual-screen laptop with a physical keyboard and touchpad. The Acer Aspire Vero 16 is an environmentally friendly laptop made from recycled plastics. The Acer Aspire 15 3D SpatialLabs Edition is an affordable glasses-free 3D laptop with impressive specifications. [Extracted from the article]

The article highlights the top 10 monitors showcased at CES 2024. The monitors featured include the Samsung Odyssey G8 OLED, Samsung Odyssey G6 OLED, Asus ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP, MSI Modern MD242UPW, MSI MEG 321URX, Asus ROG Swift OLED PG39WCDM, Acer Predator Z57, Gigabyte Aorus FO32U2P, Viewsonic XG272-2K-OLED, and HP Omen Transcend 32. These monitors offer various features such as high resolutions, high refresh rates, improved peak brightness in HDR, USB-C ports, KVM switches, and AI features. Pricing and availability for some of the monitors have not been announced yet. [Extracted from the article]

The Gigabyte GS34WQC is a budget-friendly 34-inch ultrawide monitor that offers excellent value for gaming, entertainment, and content creation. It features a 3440x1440 resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate (with a 135Hz overclock mode), and AMD FreeSync for adaptive sync. The monitor's design is simple and practical, with a matte-black plastic casing and a flat stand base. While it lacks USB connectivity, it compensates with an extensive menu system that allows for various image quality adjustments. The monitor performs well in terms of color gamut, contrast ratio, and motion clarity, making it a recommended choice for those seeking a larger display at an affordable price. [Extracted from the article]

GLO:pcw/01oct23:43n1.jpg GRAPH: Asus Zenbook 14X OLED: More than a beautiful display gl GLO:pcw/01oct23:43n2.jpg GRAPH: Asus Zenbook 14X OLED: More than a beautiful display gl BATTERY LIFE Asus crams a 70 watt-hour battery into the Zenbook 14X OLED. DEPARTMENTS It's tempting to think the inexpensive Asus Zenbook 14X OLED, which retails for just $799.99, is little more than a vessel for delivering a crisp, beautiful OLED display. However, laptops in this price category often have panels that are not as bright as those in laptops sold for $1,000 and above, so this downside is less of a disadvantage in the 14X OLED than in more expensive laptops. GLO:pcw/01oct23:42n1.jpg GRAPH: Asus Zenbook 14X OLED: More than a beautiful display gl GLO:pcw/01oct23:42n2.jpg GRAPH: Asus Zenbook 14X OLED: More than a beautiful display gl Cinebench R15, a short-duration multi-core benchmark, provides a strong result for the Asus Zenbook 14X OLED. [Extracted from the article]

BEST DUAL-MONITOR ARM: ERGOTRON LX DUAL MONITOR ARM Price: $405 from fave.co/3QyAnY6 Two monitors are always better than one, and the same goes for monitor arms. BEST BUDGET MONITOR ARM: WORKSTREAM BY MONOPRICE Price: $28 from fave.co/3YDIc0C The Workstream by Monoprice single monitor arm is a no-frills solution that delivers basic monitor arm features at an exceptionally low price. BEST MONITOR ARM: ERGOTRON LX Price: $269 from fave.co/47KU5Gn The Ergotron LX is a sturdy, practical monitor arm that can handle most monitors. DEPARTMENTS A quality monitor arm is among the smartest upgrades you can purchase for your home office setup. [Extracted from the article]

BOTTOM LINE The Dell G2724D is the model of what a quality budget gaming monitor should be. The G2724D's maximum brightness of 438 nits is much higher than for alternatives in this price bracket and, combined with the monitor's matte display coat, should make the display easy to view even in a bright, sunlit room. DEPARTMENTS Gamers looking to buy a monitor on a budget have a lot of choices, but sorting through them can be difficult. [Extracted from the article]

Though both are buckling spring keyboards, Model F keyboards don't have a membrane but instead rely on metal barrel plates. DEPARTMENTS Modern mechanical keyboards hold endless possibilities in design and function, yet one experience remains rare: the classic buckling spring keyboard. [Extracted from the article]

DEPARTMENTS PCWorld EDITORS' CHOICE The Dell XPS 15 is an elder of the laptop world. With that said, this result also marks a clear difference between the Dell XPS 15, a premium performance laptop, and peers that fall into the gaming laptop category. This is notably behind some other powerful laptops, though it's worth mentioning that the Dell XPS 15 is lighter and thinner than the laptops it loses to. DISPLAY, AUDIO The entry-level Dell XPS 15 has a 15.6-inch 1080p IPS nontouch display, but my test laptop enjoyed an upgrade to the 3.5K OLED touchscreen. [Extracted from the article]

Do note, however, that the monitor lacks a USB-B upstream port, which means its USB hub capabilities are only available when the USB-C port is connected. It's a very noticeable improvement over a standard IPS display, yet still quite far behind Mini-LED monitors, like the Acer Predator X32 FP (fave.co/42Ifxc4), and OLED monitors, like the Asus ProArt PG32DC (fave.co/3Ws4fVF). DEPARTMENTS Want Apple's a 6K Pro monitor? The Dell U3224KB does fall behind some alternatives, like the ProArt PG32DC, but the level of color error produced by these displays is so small that it's unlikely to be a problem for even the most discerning users. [Extracted from the article]

While the MSI Katana's display isn't great, that is (again) typical of a budget gaming laptop. The typing experience is not as good as that of Lenovo's Legion laptops but similar to that of other budget gaming laptops, including Dell's G7, Acer's Nitro, and Asus' TUF series. DEPARTMENTS Packing a competent CPU and GPU into a machine priced around $1,000 or less is difficult, and most laptops in this category make similar compromises. That's not large for any laptop, never mind a 15-inch gaming laptop with discrete graphics, and it leads to lackluster battery life. [Extracted from the article]

GEFORCE NOW ULTIMATE HANDLES RAY TRACING WITHOUT ANY ISSUES GeForce Now Ultimate doesn't promise access to the GeForce RTX 4080 but rather access to RTX 4080 SuperPODs (fave. co/3XRPGez). Tested: Nvidia GeForce Now unlocks RTX 4080 grunt, and it's a win for your wallet Nvidia GeForce Now (fave.co/ 3ZcOXFx), the company's cloud gaming service, has released a GeForce Now Ultimate subscription tier that provides RTX 4080-equivalent hardware, complete with ray tracing and DLSS 3 support (fave.co/ 41eSk0y) - and I've spent several days testing it. [Extracted from the article]

Unfortunately, many ultrawide monitors don't support USB-C yet, or have limitations that detract from the USB-C port's usefulness. Look for USB-C, but don't expect it USB-C compatibility is an excellent feature, and USB-C hub monitors (fave.co/3xzdM48) can clear away tons of clutter on your desk. BEST ULTRAWIDE MONITOR: ALIENWARE AW3423DWF The Alienware AW3423DWF is a legendary monitor. DEPARTMENTS Do you want a huge amount of usable display space, but also want to stick with a single monitor?. [Extracted from the article]

DEPARTMENTS The annual Consumer Electronics Show has teased PC enthusiasts and gamers craving OLED monitors for years now, but has never left them satisfied. However, LG's new 27-inch 1440p 240Hz OLED panel is a superb fit for mainstream PC gamers, and LG is ramping up production to support multiple third-party monitor makers (fave.co/3D674Vf). Both have their own OLED panel technology: LG offers a WRGB OLED panel, while Samsung offers QD-OLED. [Extracted from the article]

That's impressive performance for a laptop this size, and the laptop does seem to get pretty toasty - but that's true of every compact laptop at CES 2023. DEPARTMENTS The Consumer Electronics Show remains a singular event for PC laptop enthusiasts. [Extracted from the article]

The Predator's CG48's brightness is still low when compared to more conventional monitors, and way, way lower than that of the Asus ProArt PA32DC (fave.co/3Ws4fVF), a high-end 32-inch OLED monitor. While Acer doesn't detail the panel used by the monitor, it's probably the same LG-produced OLED panel found in the LG Ultragear 48GQ900-B (fave.co/3hIXpwa). BOTTOM LINE Acer's Predator CG48 delivers a beautiful 48-inch OLED screen and tons of PC-friendly features, though it's more similar to its LG competitor than it is different. DEPARTMENTS PC gamers looking for a big screen monitor have great options in 2022, including new 42-inch and 48-inch monitors with OLED panels. [Extracted from the article]