Sep 01
Americans For Prosperity Action is targeting the former president in key Super Tuesday states.
Sep 01
Nikki Haley Calls Senate A ‘Privileged Nursing Home’ After McConnell Freezes
Posted in: Today's Chili“We need to know they’re at the top of their game,” Haley told Fox News. “You can’t say that right now looking at Congress.”
Sep 01
Nebraska Governor Signs Order Narrowly Defining Sex As That Assigned At Birth
Posted in: Today's ChiliThe order notably does not use the term “transgender,” although it appears directed at limiting transgender access to certain public spaces.
Sep 01
For fans of handheld gaming PCs, 2023 just keeps getting better. Following the release of ASUS’ ROG Ally earlier this year, Lenovo is entering the category with the Legion Go. And, after getting the chance to go hands-on with it, I think some of Lenovo’s twists may end up making a big difference.
Before we get in too deep, it’s important to mention that the units I tried are very much pre-production samples. You can see evidence of this on components like the shoulder buttons, where one side of the device features metallic paint (which is what you’ll get on retail devices) while the other side is plain black plastic. Lenovo also says that alongside a stock install of Windows 11, it’s planning to equip the Legion Go with a custom app launcher similar to ASUS’ Amoury Crate. But, that wasn’t present on the demo units I used. The Legion’s Go’s body also felt a bit rough in places, so if you spot labels or parts of its shell that don’t look quite right, Lenovo is likely looking to polish those up before its official launch sometime in October.
OK, now that we got that out the way, let’s talk about some of the Legion Go’s highlight features, the most notable of which is its screen. It’s an 8.8-inch 2,560 x 1,600 IPS panel with a 144Hz refresh rate and listed at 500 nits of brightness. So not only is the Legion Go’s panel as fast as what you get from the ROG Ally, it’s also the biggest screen on pretty much any device in this category. On top of that, colors absolutely pop, which makes the device even more appealing than many of its rivals.
The obvious downside to this is that between that big display and a somewhat boxy body, the Legion Go is rather bulky. Measuring 11.8 x 5.15 x 1.61 inches, the Legion Go is much closer in size to the Steam Deck than sleeker rivals like the ROG Ally. As for the rest of its design, you get a familiar Xbox-style button layout in front, with an interesting asymmetrical rear paddle layout in back, with a total of four rear buttons along with a scroll wheel, though I’m not sure what’s the intended purpose for that last component. That said, I’m not going to turn my nose up at additional input methods.
Interestingly, Lenovo is also drawing inspiration from the Nintendo Switch as evidenced by the folding kickstand in back and the ability to detach the Legion Go’s controllers from its main body. However, I did notice that removing the controllers isn’t quite as smooth or easy as it is on a Switch. First, you have to press the button in the back and then kind of tilt and slide at the same time. Granted, I mostly got the hang of it after a few minutes, but it definitely takes some practice.
This kickstand does make it easy to prop the display up on a table while using the controllers remotely, though. And thanks to the two USB 4 ports, you can even connect peripherals like a mouse and keyboard if you want to turn the Legion Go into a tiny desktop. Alternatively, you can use the single touchpad on the right control to mouse around in Windows, which is a nice nod towards general usability, because unlike the ROG Ally, you can’t use the Legion Go’s joysticks to move your cursor.
Photo by Sam Rutherford/Engadget
Another clever feature on the Legion Go is that on the bottom of the right controller, there’s what Lenovo is calling an FPS Switch. If you toggle that and then drop the right controller into an included cradle, suddenly you get what is essentially a vertical mouse that you can drag across a table while playing shooters. That said, I’m not sure I’ll ever prefer this setup over a traditional horizontal mouse or even a joystick.
Finally, with specs including an AMD Z1 Extreme chip, 16GB of RAM, up to 1TB of storage and a 49.2 WHr battery, the Legion Go looks to be just as powerful as the ROG Ally. But what makes this so impressive is that in addition to coming with an included case (which you don’t get from ASUS), Lenovo is being very aggressive with pricing, as the Legion Go will start at $699. That’s the same as the Ally, despite the Legion Go’s bigger screen, bigger battery and more sophisticated controllers.
So while Lenovo still has some polishing to do before the Legion Go officially goes on sale sometime in October, with another big name joining the battle, it’s clear the fight for handheld gaming PC supremacy is just beginning.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/lenovo-legion-go-hands-on-a-more-switch-like-handheld-gaming-pc-040031587.html?src=rss
Sep 01
The former president is trying to cash in on his most recent arrest.
Sep 01
Lenovo introduced its first Windows gaming handheld device today, the Legion Go. The Steam Deck-like mobile console runs standard PC games on its compact display and has a pair of Nintendo Switch-like removable controllers. It also joins a few other Legion-branded products in the fanfare as the company unveils its…
Sep 01
See more of the Lenovo Legion Go
Posted in: Today's Chili
Lenovo now has its own handheld gaming machine, called the Legion Go. Similar to the Steam Deck and Asus Ally, it plays PC games on the go. This version adds a unique twist in that its side controllers can pop off, much like a Nintendo Switch.
Sep 01
Lenovo Legion Go Vs. Steam Deck
Posted in: Today's Chili
Playing full-featured PC games in the palm of your hand has long been a dream for PC gamers. Yes, there were expensive specialty machines that could do it, or you could try streaming to a handheld device via a cloud gaming service like GeForce Now, but it wasn’t a mainstream, easy to use solution.
Sep 01
For fans of handheld gaming PCs, 2023 just keeps getting better. Following the release of ASUS’ ROG Ally earlier this year, Lenovo is entering the category with the Legion Go. And, after getting the chance to go hands-on with it, I think some of Lenovo’s twists may end up making a big difference.
Before we get in too deep, it’s important to mention that the units I tried are very much pre-production samples. You can see evidence of this on components like the shoulder buttons, where one side of the device features metallic paint (which is what you’ll get on retail devices) while the other side is plain black plastic. Lenovo also says that alongside a stock install of Windows 11, it’s planning to equip the Legion Go with a custom app launcher similar to ASUS’ Amoury Crate. But, that wasn’t present on the demo units I used. The Legion’s Go’s body also felt a bit rough in places, so if you spot labels or parts of its shell that don’t look quite right, Lenovo is likely looking to polish those up before its official launch sometime in October.
OK, now that we got that out the way, let’s talk about some of the Legion Go’s highlight features, the most notable of which is its screen. It’s an 8.8-inch 2,560 x 1,600 IPS panel with a 144Hz refresh rate and listed at 500 nits of brightness. So not only is the Legion Go’s panel as fast as what you get from the ROG Ally, it’s also the biggest screen on pretty much any device in this category. On top of that, colors absolutely pop, which makes the device even more appealing than many of its rivals.
The obvious downside to this is that between that big display and a somewhat boxy body, the Legion Go is rather bulky. Measuring 11.8 x 5.15 x 1.61 inches, the Legion Go is much closer in size to the Steam Deck than sleeker rivals like the ROG Ally. As for the rest of its design, you get a familiar Xbox-style button layout in front, with an interesting asymmetrical rear paddle layout in back, with a total of four rear buttons along with a scroll wheel, though I’m not sure what’s the intended purpose for that last component. That said, I’m not going to turn my nose up at additional input methods.
Interestingly, Lenovo is also drawing inspiration from the Nintendo Switch as evidenced by the folding kickstand in back and the ability to detach the Legion Go’s controllers from its main body. However, I did notice that removing the controllers isn’t quite as smooth or easy as it is on a Switch. First, you have to press the button in the back and then kind of tilt and slide at the same time. Granted, I mostly got the hang of it after a few minutes, but it definitely takes some practice.
This kickstand does make it easy to prop the display up on a table while using the controllers remotely, though. And thanks to the two USB 4 ports, you can even connect peripherals like a mouse and keyboard if you want to turn the Legion Go into a tiny desktop. Alternatively, you can use the single touchpad on the right control to mouse around in Windows, which is a nice nod towards general usability, because unlike the ROG Ally, you can’t use the Legion Go’s joysticks to move your cursor.
Photo by Sam Rutherford/Engadget
Another clever feature on the Legion Go is that on the bottom of the right controller, there’s what Lenovo is calling an FPS Switch. If you toggle that and then drop the right controller into an included cradle, suddenly you get what is essentially a vertical mouse that you can drag across a table while playing shooters. That said, I’m not sure I’ll ever prefer this setup over a traditional horizontal mouse or even a joystick.
Finally, with specs including an AMD Z1 Extreme chip, 16GB of RAM, up to 1TB of storage and a 49.2 WHr battery, the Legion Go looks to be just as powerful as the ROG Ally. But what makes this so impressive is that in addition to coming with an included case (which you don’t get from ASUS), Lenovo is being very aggressive with pricing, as the Legion Go will start at $699. That’s the same as the Ally, despite the Legion Go’s bigger screen, bigger battery and more sophisticated controllers.
So while Lenovo still has some polishing to do before the Legion Go officially goes on sale sometime in October, with another big name joining the battle, it’s clear the fight for handheld gaming PC supremacy is just beginning.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/lenovo-legion-go-hands-on-a-more-switch-like-handheld-gaming-pc-040031587.html?src=rss
Sep 01
Lenovo is expanding its PC gaming footprint to the handled PC market, currently dominated by Valve’s Stem Deck and ASUS’ ROG Ally. During an event in Berlin, the company unveiled its heavily rumored first Windows gaming handheld, the Lenovo Legion Go, and we had the opportunity to play with it.
With that in mind, Lenovo has carefully crafted its design and product positioning to be extremely competitive, when not outright beating, its competition. The display was an obvious improvement over existing alternatives.
At the core of the Legion Go lies an 8.8-inch QHD+ 16:10 Lenovo PureSight gaming display. Delivering a peak brightness of 500 nits and featuring a 97% DCI-P3 color gamut, the display is adaptable to various gameplays and supports resolutions ranging from 1600p to 800p and refresh rates of 144Hz and 60Hz. The 10-point touch screen enables intuitive control through scrolling, tapping, or swiping.
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Powered by an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor combined with AMD RNDA Graphics and intelligent power management technology, the Lenovo Legion Go runs on Windows 11. The Legion Go features up to 16GB RAM (LPDDR5X), a PCIe Gen4 SSD of up to 1TB, and a micro-SD slot supporting up to 2TB of extra storage.
The 49.2Wh battery, like many 13.3-inch laptops, offers extended gaming sessions, with Super Rapid Charge2 capability recharging up to 70% in 30 minutes, according to Lenovo.
Thanks to the battery-saving power bypass mode that minimizes heat during charging, the device is safeguarded against degradation. The Coldfront thermal system, with a whisper-quiet 79-blade fan, ensures efficient cooling below 25dB in Quiet Mode, while Custom Mode maintains peak 25W TGP for high-performance gaming. For comparison, 25dB is like a suburban area at night.
The Lenovo Legion Go controllers feature hall effect joysticks that eliminate joystick drift and minimize dead zones, enhancing responsiveness and accuracy during extended gaming sessions. The device incorporates various inputs, including an integrated trackpad, a spacious D-pad, an angled mouse wheel, and 10 mappable shoulder buttons, triggers, and grip buttons.
The power button features RGB lighting with the iconic Lenovo brand ‘O’, changing colors to indicate user-selectable fan modes. Customizable RGB rings around the joysticks serve as a notification system. Notably, the detachable brand2 TrueStrike controllers offer playstyle flexibility and a dedicated FPS mode. In FPS mode, one controller is detached, affixed to a magnetic base, and acts as a joystick.
On the connectivity side, the device boasts dual USB Type-C ports for extended connectivity, accommodating docking, charging, and accessory connection, along with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 support.
This device also introduces Lenovo’s new Legion Space, a gateway to access your platforms and game stores. It’s not merely a shortcut: you can even purchase games via Legion Space, an interesting potential arbitrage play. We would not be surprised if Lenovo were to extend this in the future.
Given its size, Lenovo can negotiate bundles and deals, so keep an eye on the offerings and gauge their value to you. Finally, Legion Space is also where players can tweak common settings such as resolution, Hz, brightness, etc. Undoubtedly, it’s a good way to attract more visits to that software. Nicely played, Lenovo.
Lenovo Legion Go: A New Challenger in the Handheld PC Gaming Arena
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