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CES 2021: Acer Aspire 7 introduced with Ryzen 5000 APUs

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Consumer Electronics Show has brought with it many new advancements in technology. One of the most outstanding of the things to be launched is AMD’s new Ryzen 5000U series processors. As OEMs across the world have started to adopt the new APU, ACER has officially introduced its Aspire 7 which will be powered by the latest Ryzen 5000U chips.

The manufacturer claims that the Aspire 7 is aimed at users looking for a decent performing notebook. As of now, no other specifications have been mentioned but the graphics card is said to be the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650.

CES 2021: Acer Aspire 7 introduced with Ryzen 5000 APUs

There are three cooling modes offered which are silence, normal, and performance depending on their needs. The device comes with up to 32 GB DDR4 RAM and up to 1 TB NVMe storage. We get an option for the latest Wi-Fi 6 connectivity and that’s all the basic specs revealed by the company.

CES 2021: Acer Aspire 7 introduced with Ryzen 5000 APUs

In the introduction, it was revealed that the Aspire 7 sports a 15.6-inch FHD display with an 81.61% screen-to-body ratio. Not much about the display is known but the manufacturer said that Acer Color Intelligence and Acer ExaColor ensure that gamma and saturation are adapted dynamically in real-time to offer an optimal viewing experience.

The Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) is expected to be available from March for prices starting from €799.

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Motorola Edge S appeared in an official poster, could feature a new Snapdragon 800 series SoC

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As per a teaser revealed by the General Manager of Lenovo China on Monday, another Motorola smartphone is upcoming powered by a Snapdragon 8xx SoC. As of now, the officials have not revealed the name of the Snapdragon 800 series chipset but exposed the branding of the device, named Motorola Edge S. So, it looks like Qualcomm is going to launch another chipset of its 800 series and the Motorola Edge S will be powered by that, no chance for Snapdragon 888 or 865, collected from a well-known Chinese tipster.

Also Read: Motorola One 5G Ace launched in North America with Snapdragon 750G for $399

For a few days, a piece of news has been roaming around regarding Motorola’s upcoming Motorola Nio (XT2125), which could feature a Snapdragon 800 series SoC. The Motorola Edge S is expected to be a rebranded version of it. The Motorola Nio is expected to offer an FHD+ (1080 x 2520 pixels) dual punch-hole cutout display supported by an unusual refresh rate of 105Hz.

This phone has also been appeared on Geekbench website and from that listing, we’ve come to know that it will be powered by the Snapdragon 865 chipset paired with 8GB of RAM. So, the upcoming 800 series chipset from Qualcomm could be an underclocked variant as we have already the overclocked version in the form of Snapdragon 865+. It seems like there may not be any Snapdragon 888+, something absolutely new is expected to get revealed. Whatever arrives, could be the newest flagship chipset from Qualcomm after SD 888.

Also Read: Upcoming Motorola phone renders revealed with a curved display and punch-hole design

As per the other specifications (leaked), this phone features a triple rear camera setup with the combination as follows, 64MP (primary) + 16MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (depth). For selfies, it will have a dual rear camera setup that includes a 16MP primary sensor along with an 8MP ultra-wide sensor.

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CES 2021: Acer upgrades Nitro 5 with powerful Ryzen 5000 APUs and Nvidia RTX 30-series GPUs

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Acer Nitro 5 which received the power of Ryzen 5 4600H and was supported in the graphics segment with a GTX 1650 Ti last year, has received a new upgrade this year for the CES 2021 event. The manufacturer announced that the new laptop will receive high-performing internal upgrades with the cutting-edge processor technology from AMD and graphics unit from Nvidia.

The new and upgraded Acer Nitro 5 will be powered by AMD’s Ryzen 9 5900HX APU which is 8C/16T part with a 45 W+ TDP. Not only is the machine receiving a powerful processor but it also an excellent graphics card in the form of Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU.

The gaming machine can support up to 2 TB of NVMe storage and 2 TB of HDD storage. Users can further configure the laptop with up to 32 GB of RAM. For connectivity, the laptop comes with Wi-Fi 6 and E2600 LAN which offers fast low-latency network connectivity for online gaming. The laptop is turning out to be a real beast.

There are three display options available for the Nitro 5, in both the 15.6 and 17.3-inch versions. Buyers can choose from a QHD 165 Hz, FHD 144 Hz, and FHD 360 Hz refresh rates. All the displays will come with a 3 ms, and the QHD panel covers 100% of the sRGB color space. As always, Acer is providing its AcerCoolBoost technology to keep the internal organs of the device cool.

The Acer Nitro 5 15.6-inch (AN515-45) will be available from May with prices starting from €899 for the 15.6-inch version. The 17.3-inch Nitro 5 (AN517-41) will be available from April starting from €999.

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Atletico Madrid sign Moussa Dembele on loan; Lyon land Islam Slimani as replacement

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Atletico Madrid have completed the signing of Lyon striker Moussa Dembele on an initial loan deal, with an option of buying the player afterwards. 

“This loan, in the amount of 1.5 million euros ($1.82 million) is accompanied by a purchase option set at 33.5 million euros to which may be added incentives up to 5 million euros, as well as a sell-on fee of 10% on a possible future transfer,” Lyon said in a statement.

The French striker was signed as a replacement for Diego Costa, who was released by Atletico Madrid a few weeks ago. All that said, it will be a little while before Diego Simeone can select the player for his team since he is currently recovering from an injury. 

Lyon have also completed signing a replacement for the outgoing Dembele, with Islam Slimani of Leicester City joining the Ligue 1 team on a free transfer, according to Transfermarkt. 

The Algerian signed for the Foxes following their title-winning campaign for an ambitious fee worth €31 million and has since spent three loan spells at Newcastle United, Fenerbahce and Monaco respectively. 

Slimani has only managed to make 47 appearances for Leicester City, scoring 13 goals and assisting 7. He spent a fair amount of time with Leicester’s second team as well, while at the club. His best performances were arguably for Liga NOS club Sporting CP, for whom he made 111 appearances and scored 57 goals. 

OFFICIAL: Bayer Leverkusen complete signing of Timothy Fosu-Mensah from Manchester United

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Bayer Leverkusen have officially announced the signing of Manchester United defender Timothy Fosu-Mensah for a fee worth £1.5 million. The player has signed a deal with the German club for the next three years, which will see him feature for Leverkusen till 2024. 

Fosu-Mensah came through the ranks at Ajax’s prestigious youth academy and was picked up by Manchester United in 2014. He has since been sent out on loan to Fulham and Crystal Palace, and has managed to find a bit of game time under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, having spent the entirety of the 19/20 season, as well as the first half of the ongoing season as part of the first team. 

The player, 23, operates primarily as a right-back and can also play as a centre-back or a defensive midfielder as required. 

“In the last few days I’ve talked a lot with the coach and conversations… have convinced me that there are great prospects in Leverkusen,” Fosu-Mensah said in a statement.

“Both for me personally and for us as a team. That will be really exciting.”

“Timothy Fosu-Mensah is a technically adept, fast and physically strong defender who can be used both as a right-back and in the centre,” Leverkusen’s sporting director Simon Rolfes said. 

“With his signing, we have signed another top alternative for the defence after the absences of Santiago Arias and Mitchell Weiser, not just for the short term. Tim is still young and capable of development. He will also help us in the future.”

Fosu-Mensah rejected a deal from Manchester United at the beginning of the season, and was set to become a free agent at the end of the current season. While the fee that United received for him is still minimal, it is better than losing a young talent like the Dutchman on a free. 

CES 2021: Asus updates ExpertBook B9 with Intel vPro, 11th Gen Tiger Lake CPUs

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Asus has recently updated its ExpertBook laptops with latest 11th Gen Intel processors with Intel Xe graphics. It has the most diverse portfolio for laptops with a lot of options for business users who need a productive laptop with security features as well as long battery life.

So, ExpertBook B9 passes the Intel Evo platform laptop certification, giving you long battery life and some extra Intel benefits like Thunderbolt 4. Then there’s the new Intel’s Active Management Technology (AMT) helps improving remote management.

It is protected by the TPM 2.0 chip along with Intel WiFi 6 for blazing fast connectivity. The new Asus ExpertBook B9 B9450CEA (w/ vPro) is expected to be available in Q1 2021.

CES 2021: Asus updates ExpertBook B9 with Intel vPro, 11th Gen Tiger Lake CPUs

Specifications

ExpertBook B9 is the world’s lightest 14-inch business laptop, empowering business professionals to thrive in the modern world with leading-edge technology and features. Verified as an Intel Evo platform laptop, ExpertBook B9 delivers premium performance and responsiveness, efficient battery usage, and stunning visuals.

The 880 g model has a 33 Wh battery, and the 1005 g model has a 66 Wh battery with all-day battery life for continuous, portable productivity. ExpertBook B9 also meets the industry-leading MIL-STD 810H U.S. military test standard, which is more rigorous and demanding than ever, ensuring that the laptop can withstand the strains of the daily grind and on-the-go use.

With the rise of remote work, modern business professionals have increasing telecommuting needs. For exceptional remote work experiences, the new generation of ExpertBook B9 provides the latest Intel vPro™ Platform, which enables seamless data security and easy remote management by IT administrators.

Asus ExpertBook B9450 with up to 10th Gen Core i7, 16 GB RAM & 1 TB PCIe SSD starts at $1700

ExpertBook B9 has engineered up to the latest 11th Generation Intel Core i7 processors with built-in Intel Iris Xe graphics for serious performance and visual excellence. Ample storage in the form of up to dual 2 TB SSDs with support RAID 0 and RAID 1 technology provides improved data reliability and faster operation.

For super-fast, stable connections, ExpertBook B9 features Intel WiFi 6 and ASUS WiFi Master Premium technology. In terms of security, ExpertBook B9 offers a Kensington NanoSaver™ lock for keeping the laptop physically secure, and an optional Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 chip stores passwords and encryption keys for added security. Also, an infrared camera and smart proximity sensor enable fast biometric face logins.

Each ZenBook, VivoBook, and ExpertBook in the 2021 lineup is equipped with ASUS Two-Way AI Noise-Canceling technology to enhance communication experiences. AI Noise-Canceling technology employs machine learning to isolate unwanted noise from human speech for crystal-clear voice communication. ExpertBook B9 also features quick keys that enable fast, convenient sound and noise-cancellation control, plus Harman Kardon-certified speakers for exceptional sound.

CES 2021: Asus introduces ROG Strix LC Radeon RX 6800 XT

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Asus and Asus Republic of Gamers (ROG) today unveiled all 16 of the company’s products at CES 2021. Asus has been one of the top manufacturers of PC and PC parts for the last few years.

Asus have again introduced some new products demonstrating outstanding innovation, engineering and functionality, aesthetic and design within the consumer technology realm.

The Radeon RX 6800 XT is one of the most powerful GPUs that AMD has ever built. The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT at 2.65 GHz on air scored 47932 points in 3D Mark Fire Strike. It is currently the world record for any single-GPU graphics card, really their excellent work AMD.

The specification of the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT:

Graphics CardAMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
GPUNavi 21 XT
Process Node7nm
Transistors26.8 Billion
Compute Units72
Stream Processors4608
TMUs/ROPs288 / 128
Game Clock2015 MHz
Boost Clock2250 MHz
FP32 TFLOPs20.74 TFLOPs
Memory Size16 GB GDDR6 +128 MB Infinity Cache
Memory Bus256-bit
Memory Clock16 Gbps
Bandwidth512 GB/s
TDP300W

As Asus began to sketch out the ROG Strix version of the RX 6800 XT, its raw power spurred their engineers to build a cooling system that could unleash its full potential. During this process, Asus’ thoughts naturally turned to liquid cooling.

PC enthusiasts over the world are already familiar with the benefits of all-in-one liquid cooling systems for their CPUs, and many of them have even added similar systems to their graphics cards using aftermarket kits to pursue the outer limits of GPU performance.

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Specification of the Asus ROG Strix LC Radeon RX 6800 XT:

  • Full-coverage cold plate brings liquid cooling to GPU die and memory
  • On-board cooling for power-delivery is handled by a blower-style fan and low-profile heatsink.
  • 240mm radiator balances compatibility and performance.
  • 600mm tubing for compatibility with EATX chassis and alternative mounts
  • Super Alloy Power II includes premium alloy chokes, solid polymer capacitors, and an array of high-current power stages.
  • ASUS FanConnect II equips a hybrid-controlled fan header for optimal system cooling.
  • GPU Tweak II provides intuitive performance tweaking, thermal controls, and system monitoring.

There has been no official confirmation from Asus about when the Asus ROG Strix LC Radeon RX 6800 XT will be available but it is expected to hit the major markets in Q1 2021. We will get to know more in details as we head closer to the availability date. 

CES 2021: Asus upgrades VivoBook 14 and 15 with AMD Ryzen 5000U APUs

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Asus is not shy from innovations, and the year’s biggest IT event is the platform that is best for the company to showcase the changes which it is bringing to its products. The company officially announced the changes which it is introducing on its 14 and 15-inch VivoBook.

According to official reports, Asus will equip the new notebooks with AMD’s latest Ryzen 5000 U-series processors. Not only is the processor being upgraded, but the 15-inch VivoBook will come up to 16GB of DDR4 RAM and a 1TB SSD.

ASUS launches new Intel Tiger Lake powered VivoBook variants

The 14-inch variant will come with AMD Ryzen 5 5500U, but if you need a high-performing laptop, then the best option is the larger 15-inch laptop, which will come powered by Ryzen 7 APUS. But it comes with a limited storage option of 512GB PCIe SSD. But it hardly matters, and event, the RAM will be 8GB along with an integrated GPU.

Here are the complete features of the VivoBook 14 and 15:

CategoryASUS VivoBook 14 (S413)ASUS VivoBook 15 (S513)
OSWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 5 5500UAMD Ryzen 5 5500U
AMD Ryzen 7 5700U
RAMUp to 8GB DDR4-3200MHzUp to 8GB DDR4-3200MHz
GraphicsAMD Radeon
Integrated
AMD Radeon
Integrated
StorageUp to 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSDUp to 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
Display14 inches
1920×1080 (FHD)
IPS, 5.7mm bezel
15.6 inches
1920×1080 (FHD)
IPS, 6.8mm bezel
PortsTwo USB-C 3.2
USB-A 3.2
Two USB-A 2.0
HDMI
microSD reader
3.5mm audio
Two USB-C 3.2
USB-A 3.2
Two USB-A 2.0
HDMI
microSD card reader
3.5mm audio
AudioHarman Kardon audioHarman Kardon audio
ConnectivityWi-Fi 6
Bluetooth 5
Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth 5
CameraFront-facing 720pFront-facing 720p
Battery42Wh42Wh
Dimensions12.79 x 8.46 x 0.7 inches
(324.9mm x 215mm x 17.9mm)
14.13 x 9.25 x 0.7 inches
(359mm x 235mm x 17.9mm)
Weight3.09 pounds (1.4kg)3.75 pounds (1.7kg)
ColorHeart Gold
Transparent Silver
Indie Black
Hearty Gold
Transparent Silver
Indie Black
       

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CES 2021: Asus unveils new Mini PC PN63

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Asus and Asus Republic of Gamers (ROG) today unveiled all 16 of the company’s products at CES 2021. Asus has been one of the top manufacturers of PC and PC parts for the last few years.

Asus have again introduced some new products demonstrating outstanding innovation, engineering and functionality, aesthetic and design within the consumer technology realm.

Among the 16 products, Asus has revealed its new mini PC. The new ASUS Mini PC PN63 is an ultra-compact and lightweight mini PC ideal for a wide range of uses, including business and home entertainment.

Measuring just 120 x 130 x 55.5 mm, Mini PC PN63 blends easily into any environment while delivering great performance. Support for up to 4 displays and comprehensive I/O ports — including a front-mounted Thunderbolt™ port — provide ultrafast and versatile connectivity for docks, displays, and storage devices. For even more flexibility, chassis design enables easy storage and memory upgrades in just two steps.

There has been no official confirmation from Asus about when the ASUS Mini PC PN63 will be available but it is expected to hit the major markets in Q1 2021 We will get to know more in details as we head closer to the availability date. 

Nintendo has launched the Edition of Switch Mario Red & Blue console named Nintendo Aula, Switch Pro, Switch 4K, Switch 2 for US$299.99

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It has been heard that the new upcoming hardware manufactured by Nintendo has been coming with the mention of the codename “Aula” which can represent a Switch 4K, Switch Pro, or even a next-generation switch 2 console. It has introduced the Switch Mario Red & Blue console Edition amidst the speculation circus.

You can’t neglect the fact that there is a huge amount of interest in a potential Nintendo Switch Pro. The practically mythical has been proven fake from recently leaked information; other details shared online come from the most trusted resources. The data minor has been supplying the information found in code has revealed the name for possible future Nintendo hardware: Aula. However, there is huge speculation about what the Nintendo Aula be.

Some believe that it will be working on the current Switch console named Switch 4K. There is a lot of proof that 4K is the Nintendo direction it is taking regarding the lovely game device, with the 4K enabling chip situated in the dock than the console itself. There will also be a 4K UHD multimedia SoC from Realtek would be included. It depicts that in the future, Nintendo will be working on something like this.

Nintendo will be going beyond just a 4K Switch with “Aula” and that a new console is launching in the shape of either a Switch Pro or Switch 2. The IntelGamng has compares this potential appropriately as envisaging the devices as less PS4 to PS$ Pro and PS4 to PS5 in the means of the generational conflicts. This notifies that 4K may be onboard as well as an OLED screen for the Nintendo next-gen console. The new SoC “Mariko” has present in Aula, which suggests again just a revision of hardware than a new entire console.

It has announced a new main official console with the Mario Red & Blue Edition, which will available on sale on Feb 12 for US$299.99. The device is designed with the familiar colors of the world’s famous Italian plumber have the dock and console in red, a Joy-Con blue grip, and The Joy-Con controllers that mixing up the red on the accessories and blue on the wrist straps. It is a little bit different than the Nintendo Switch Pro or Switches 4K. It is still preferred by the hardcore fans of the mustachioed game character.

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Joy-Con grip

Case