Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Shannon Morse, Roger Chang, and Joe discuss the latest news from CES 2024 including exciting laptop innovations like dual-screen laptops and gaming PCs. They also touch on the impact of 'The mother of all demos' from 1968, Google layoffs, and the endorsement of Right to Repair. Interesting topics include transparent displays, unique form factors, and potential advertising opportunities in the laptop market.
ASUS Zephyrus G14 introduces the first OLED laptop with NVIDIA G-Sync, catering to both gamers and professionals with its sleek design and smooth visual experience.
ASUS ZenBook Duo offers a dual-screen experience with versatile configurations, ideal for users who require extra screen real estate.
Deep dives
ASUS Zephyrus G14: High-performance OLED laptop with G-Sync support
ASUS showcased the Zephyrus G14, the first OLED laptop to support NVIDIA G-Sync. The 16:10 OLED display offers a resolution of 2080x1800 at 120Hz, making it suitable for both content creation and gaming. The device also boasts an increased panel pixel emission rate of 480Hz, delivering a smooth visual experience. With its sleek design and G-Sync technology, the Zephyrus G14 aims to cater to gamers and professionals alike.
ZenBook Duo: Dual-screen laptop with versatile configurations
The ZenBook Duo by ASUS offers a unique dual-screen experience. The two equally sized 14-inch OLED screens can be arranged in various configurations, including a traditional laptop mode, a mode where the keyboard is covered by a touchpad, and a mode with a digital on-display keyboard. The screens can sync or mirror each other, providing multitasking capabilities and overall versatility. With a resolution of 2880x1800 and a refresh rate of 120Hz, the ZenBook Duo is ideal for users who require extra screen real estate.
Acer Predator Helios 18 and Helios 16: Gaming laptops with customizable features
Acer introduced the Predator Helios 18 and Helios 16, two gaming laptops packed with powerful specifications. The Helios 18 boasts an 18-inch display with a high refresh rate of 250Hz, making it a potential desktop replacement. The Helios 16 features a full RGB keyboard and customizable LEDs, allowing users to personalize the device according to their preferences. Both laptops offer impressive performance with Intel's Meteor Lake processors and RTX 4990 graphics, catering to gamers looking for a top-tier gaming experience.
Lenovo 13X Gen 4: Concept E-ink laptop with customizable design
Lenovo showcased the 13X Gen 4, a concept laptop featuring an E-ink prism cover. The E-ink display allows for customization of animations, patterns, and colors, providing a unique and personalized appearance. The laptop itself offers a 13-inch OLED display with Intel Meteor Lake processors and a smart personalization experience. While currently a concept, the Lenovo 13X Gen 4 demonstrates the brand's commitment to innovative design and user customization.
It’s Day 4 of CES and we continue our coverage of the electronics trade-show. Plus we examine how Microsoft recently surpassed Apple in market capitalization. And Shannon shares her new favorite laptops from this year’s CES.
Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Shannon Morse, Roger Chang, Joe.