Asus ROG Ally rumored to cost $699.99 in its higher-end version
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- 28 Apr 2023
Anonymous, 28 Apr 2023Not so fast on that. SteamOS is based on Arch Linux, so Val... moreNo, it's a game over. Done. The most popular Steam Deck is the most expensive Steam Deck. This runs Windows 11, which means far superior support support, and the hardware is much more powerful. If it's only $51 more expensive, there is no reason to buy the most expensive Steam Deck at all. I doubt that an AMD Z1 Extreme ROG Ally with 512 GB of storage will only cost $699.99, though. It would be great if it was the case.
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Anonymous, 28 Apr 2023That's on AMD. To this point, AMD still hasn't gi... morePrevious rumors mentioned that their (asus) proprietary eGPU should work with it. The same eGPU used with asus x/z-13 models
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- 28 Apr 2023
But will it be as open for software and repair friendly as the steam deck?
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- 28 Apr 2023
Since it's said to run Windows 11, say when Microsoft releases Windows 12 , will this be able to be updated Windows 12?
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YUKI93, 28 Apr 2023Only $51 more than Steam Deck 512GB? Bring it on. As much a... moreAs a Linux user, I do have to agree on that. Everyday productivity is no issue for me, but gaming? I'm afraid Linux still has a long way to catch up, let alone surpass Windows.
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Anonymous, 28 Apr 2023If this is true, it's a game over for the Steam Deck.Not so fast on that. SteamOS is based on Arch Linux, so Valve will keep using it to spearhead Linux gaming. Also, being a FOSS desktop OS, Valve don't have to worry about licenses like Windows.
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NiJon, 28 Apr 2023I might get this as a replacement for my tower pc currently... moreThat's on AMD. To this point, AMD still hasn't give official Thunderbolt certification to any of their CPU.
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Anonymous, 28 Apr 20231080p allows you to upscale, which especially with FSR is p... moreThis.
Having a 120Hz 1080p screen is great for everything outside of gaming. So doing regular Windows stuff like word processor, it's going to FEEL fluid and have much more usable resolution. There's really no downside.
For gaming?
Also great. The 120Hz display means it's Variable Refresh, so it's not just locked to 60Hz. You can have it run anywhere from 24Hz-61Hz depending on the game. You won't be wasting energy. The 1080p screen also means much better "in-game text" and legibility (ie HUD). You basically keep the Settings the same, run the game at 700p-900p resolution, and then do AI-Upscaling (DLSS 2/ FSR 2) to 1080p. This will use -10% more battery, but increase fidelity by +30% so it is well worth it.
Based on known metrics, the Aerith chipset in the SteamDeck is slightly superior to the PS4 performance, the Base Z1 chipset is basically on-par with that performance, whilst this new Z1e chipset (extreme) is equal to the Xbox One X. That's a pretty big leap, but it's still one-step behind the Xbox Series S, which means it's still one-step behind the current-gen consoles, so expect there to be issues running upcoming games. Hopefully, we will see a Valve SteamDeck v2 in a couple years, that goes even further beyond, and we get console-level (PS5) performance, to give us at least 5-years of gaming in-line with the current generation home consoles.
Overall, it's an offer too good to be true. But that's what we said about the $400 Valve Steam Deck. So let's remain hopeful yet skeptical.
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- 28 Apr 2023
Only $51 more than Steam Deck 512GB? Bring it on. As much as I love the Steam Deck, there's still no going away from the fact that Windows fares much better in desktop gaming than Linux.
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Syn, 28 Apr 2023For starters this is a windows PC that will let you play ac... moreThe only good thing Androids have for now is how easy is to emulate the Nintendo Switch without issues due the shared uArch (both ARM)
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- 28 Apr 2023
I might get this as a replacement for my tower pc currently collecting dust. Assuming you can add the eGPU for later use or when in need of a power boost.
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Anonymous, 28 Apr 2023What kind of fantasy world you living in?Most of them don’t even know the difference and are too lazy to Google it.
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Eric20, 28 Apr 2023Why this when compared with tablets with 8 Gen like Xiaomi ... moreWhat kind of fantasy world you living in?
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Daemon Targaryen, 28 Apr 2023If the lower-end is only $449 or $50 more than the base mod... moreYou need to see reviews first, there is possibility for Z1 to have weaker Gpu at same power compare to deck.
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Anonymous, 28 Apr 2023No 3D Mark extreme score: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Graphics... moreOops i meant to say SD 8 Gen 2 apart from that all info is correct.
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Anonymous, 28 Apr 20231080p is kind of stoopid in this small of a gaming screen. ... more1080p allows you to upscale, which especially with FSR is pretty nice. You can always lower the resolution with a 1080p screen and it will simply look cleaner for non-gaming related stuff.
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Eric20, 28 Apr 2023Why this when compared with tablets with 8 Gen like Xiaomi ... moreFor starters this is a windows PC that will let you play actual PC games and not whatever is on the Android store or ports.
And yeah, it's also much more powerful than 8Gen 2 with even better features for gaming.
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Eric20, 28 Apr 2023Why this when compared with tablets with 8 Gen like Xiaomi ... moreNo
3D Mark extreme score:
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Graphics score 1700 (same as GTX 1050)
ROG Ally AMD Z1 Extreme (780M GPU @ 2.4 Ghz) score 3100
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- 28 Apr 2023
Why this when compared with tablets with 8 Gen like Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro?
I think the GPU on 8 Gen is more powerful than Radeon GPU?🤔
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rizki1, 28 Apr 2023Not bad, If it's more than that, it's better to b... moreWhy? You can play this, the dexk, and the aya neos anywhere unlike laptops. Get an egpu dock setup at home and you get laptop/desktop performances.