MSI Unveils AMD Gaming Handheld and Upgraded Mid-Range Gaming Laptops at Computex

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So MSI just rolled up at Computex with this thing they call the Claw A8 BZ2EM. It’s got AMD inside, which is kind of a first for them. Normally they’re all about those Intel chips. But hey, they’re playing both sides now, I guess? Oh, and don’t even get me started on how they also showed off some fancy new Crosshair and Cyborg laptops.

Now, MSI’s been sticking those Intel Core Ultra processors in their gadgets for ages, like the old Claw 8 AI+. It’s almost like they’ve been Intel’s official cheer squad. But suddenly, whoosh, up pops AMD with new stuff, and MSI’s like, “Why not?” It’s good to have options, they must’ve thought?

Oh, there’s this table I saw with all the specs. Throw me those nerdy numbers and my eyes glaze over. But lemme try to make sense: a processor, some kind of Radeon graphics (integrated, whatever that means), an 8-inch screen portal to another world, more RAM than my brain can handle, and an 80 WHr battery, whatever a “WHr” is supposed to be. I swear, technology just runs away from me sometimes.

The Claw A8 also comes packed with some controller bits that sound super technical—Xbox-style layout, joysticks that don’t drift (whatever that is), and some sensors for good measure. They even made the corners rounder with bigger grips. Thank you, MSI, my fingers appreciate that!

And then there’s the RAM, which sounds impressive—like, 24GB of RAM? I barely ever close my tabs and I don’t even need that much. If only they’d just tell us which market is getting what—oh the suspense! Reminds me of when Asus had something similar with the ROG Ally X. Ah, tech companies and their secret rollouts.

MSI also revamped how their software works with the Xbox Game Bar, which… means it’ll be easier to play games, I guess? Still, it’s all built on Windows 11, and let me just say, the struggle is real. We’ve all been there, right? Clicking furiously, hoping something just works.

No release date yet for the Claw A8. Classic.

Switching gears, let’s chat about gaming laptops. Everyone’s playing the upgrade game at Computex—MSI, Acer, Asus. It’s like a hardware arms race with Nvidia’s new RTX series. If you say “RTX,” I’m imagining some super futuristic graphics world. Crosshairs come in all these sizes, from 16 to 18 inches, all wrapped up with fancy RTX 5060s and 5070s. The names though—AI, HX, A18HX—just reading it makes my head spin. Did they use AI in naming these?

Those RTX things apparently go up to 115W. Sweet, I guess? Or maybe it means faster battery drain.

Speakers and screens, lots of them. They send me a spreadsheet? Because that’s how we roll now. Why not just see them in a shop? Touch it, feel it, buy it—old school style. Don’t forget, the fancy ones start at $1,699, straight from Costco. Oh, and there’s RAM talk again. Somewhere, some geek is drooling.

Meanwhile, Cyborg laptops show off their translucent plastic edges—sounds slick. They come as 15 or 17-inch models. Display options galore, with resolutions designed to make jaws drop. But real talk, I’ve got my fingers crossed they bring the cool designs here. Also, they’re leaning into AMD chips on some models and Intel on others—always gotta cover all bases, right?

Prices, availability? Well, MSI’s playing the mysterious card. Let’s see when they decide we’re worthy of knowing.

MSI’s all over Computex like jam on toast. They’re even doing artsy stuff, like putting “The Great Wave off Kanagawa” on a Prestige laptop. Because, why not? Makes for a good conversation starter.

End of the day, it’s all shiny and new. I might have a favorite, but then again, I’m a sucker for any gadget that lets me keep my secrets and keeps my Netflix running smoothly.

Confused? I am too. But hey, that’s tech nowadays.