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Interview: Why Valve launched a new version of its handheld Steam Deck device

GeekWire

Meet the new boss, much like the old boss: the OLED Steam Deck is a noticeable improvement on the original model, but not enough that it’s worth an upgrade. GeekWire Photo / Thomas Wilde) Valve Software dropped a surprise last month when it unveiled a new version of its handheld PC gaming device, the Steam Deck OLED.

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Vergecast: the specs and ports announced at Apple’s ‘Peek Performance’ event

The Verge

Apple iPhone SE gains 5G, A15 processor, and a higher $429 price tag. The Steam Deck now runs Windows. Keep listening for an explainer on the state of 5G in phones like the iPhone SE, a rundown of specs (and ports ) in the Mac Studio, and of course, some wild theories about the future of computers.

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This DIY ultracompact computer has a mechanical keyboard

The Verge

With tablets, smartphones, and even handhelds like the Steam Deck diluting the marketable needs of owning a laptop, there isn’t much space for mini laptops beyond the simple joy of owning a fun-sized version of a traditional computer. But handheld PCs like the super desirable clutch-style Sony VAIO P could never quite catch on.

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Review: The real star feature of Valve’s Steam Deck is its price tag

GeekWire

Playing The King of Fighters 2002 UM on a launch-edition Steam Deck. The Steam Deck is a useful, versatile piece of gaming equipment with a lot of potential. It’s got its share of rough edges, especially as you start to dive into the weirder fringes of Steam’s software library. The tale of the tape.

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HP Elite Folio review: style over substance

The Verge

The primary reason the Elite Folio is able to command that premium price tag is its design. The keyboard deck is a dark onyx color (matching the leather cover) with a nice, smooth texture; it’s not a fingerprint magnet, which black computers (even at this price point) often are.

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