Looking for a lightweight laptop that doesn’t compromise on performance? Or a high-end gaming machine built for next-level visuals and speed? The Zenbook A14 and ROG STRIX SCAR 18 are here to redefine portability and power. Zenbook A14 – Ultra-Light, Ultra-Powerful The Zenbook A14 is a game-changer for those who…
…in the USA. Both are subject to their respective countries’ laws. The issue is mainly driven by fear of what China could do if it came to war. Geopolitical scare issues are easy to promote. If you are paranoid, the only ‘safe’ brands are Taiwanese D-Link and ASUS, but even…
…7 devices. ASUS runs Trend Micro’s AiProtection Pro or AiProtection Classic, which does much the same as Netgear and TP-Link and is for most of its Wi-Fi 6, 6E and 7 routers and mesh. At present, you cannot buy Trend’s offering outside of ASUS. In 2025, all major security companies…
…stream video, and more. Personalised video conference backgrounds. Personalised wallpaper Better offline mode It is advisable to become a Google One subscriber and consider a combination with Gemini Advanced. 10-year guaranteed support That is a very quick overview. ASUS Chromebook Plus CX3402CB (CX34) We have been ‘playing’ with Chromebook Plus…
…Product Passport for eco-conscious transparency. ExpertCenter B900: AI-Driven Desktops The ExpertCenter B900 series is ASUS’s first commercial AI desktop range, powered by Intel Core Ultra 200S processors. It’s designed for demanding enterprise workloads, delivering peak performance and reliability. ASUS ExpertCenter PN54: Compact Yet Powerful AI-Powered Mini PC The ASUS ExpertCenter…
…integrated 45 TOPS NPU efficiently powers Copilot+ PC features, ensuring seamless AI experiences. The energy-efficient GPU supports dynamic graphics, ideal for presentations, web browsing, and streaming. Devices featuring Snapdragon X will be launched by leading brands, including Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo, in early 2025. A Revolution in Compact…
…ports. With a single cable, users can transform their laptops into gaming battlestations. The Asus ROG 2025 laptops represent ASUS’s best-ever gaming machines. Whether gamers need desktop-class power in a tablet, a lightweight Zephyrus, or Strix performance, there’s something for everyone. With innovations in cooling, power, and AI capabilities, ASUS…
ASUS ZenWiFi BT10 is a tri-band Wi-Fi 7 router that theoretically offers up to BE18000 performance at a lower price point. Released in July, its firmware was unreliable. So much so that ASUS requested that we not review it until November (3.0.0.6.102_36808). We can now say we experienced none of…
…about? New brands This year, Nothing, HMD (Nokia brand), TCL, and Xiaomi (Redmi/Poco) entered the market, joining ASUS as a specialist phone maker. We don’t review these unless offered, as we find it hard to recommend against the usual brands with far more local support and service. Interestingly, all these…
…more. It is a damned shame that Intel won’t be continuing the NUC range, instead working with ASUS and other PC makers to produce a range of small form factor NUCs. Australian Review: Kingston NV3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD Website Product Page Price (plus freight from Scorptec) 500GB $69 or…
…Twelve essential Android smartphone buying tips (2024) We usually update this guide annually. But the thing that struck us was the overwhelming change in the last twelve months. It is hard to go wrong with Samsung, OPPO and Motorola. Other brands like ASUS, Nothing, Xiaomi (Poco and Redmi), and HMD exist,…
…OPPO has 22 models – ditto, and it does not import the premium ‘Find’ market (for now). Motorola has nearly 30 models – ditto, and most of its phones are models in each price bracket from $200-1000. Bit players like Nokia/HMD, ASUS, TCL, Nothing, Opel, and ZTE (Telstra white label) garner…