{"id":235026,"date":"2024-06-21T15:17:55","date_gmt":"2024-06-21T15:17:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/21\/a-touch-late-and-bit-too-pricey\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:16:31","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:16:31","slug":"a-touch-late-and-bit-too-pricey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/21\/a-touch-late-and-bit-too-pricey\/","title":{"rendered":"A touch late and bit too pricey"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>One of my favorite PC trends has been the explosion of <a data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/best-handheld-gaming-system-140018863.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:gaming handhelds;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><\/a>. Even after big names like ASUS and Lenovo entered the market last year with the <a data-i13n=\"cpos:2;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/asus-rog-ally-review-the-steam-decks-most-powerful-rival-specs-price-080029032.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:ROG Ally;cpos:2;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><\/a> and <a data-i13n=\"cpos:3;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/lenovo-legion-go-review-the-xl-alternative-to-the-steam-deck-141522230.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Legion Go;cpos:3;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><\/a>, more manufacturers continue to join the fray. But with the Claw A1M, MSI is taking the road less traveled by opting for an Intel chip instead of something from AMD. And that has made all the difference, even if many of those changes are not for the better.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"design-and-display---straightforward-but-effective\">Design and display &#8211; Straightforward but effective<\/h2>\n<p>While MSI may have zagged with the Claw\u2019s processor, its design is incredibly familiar. That\u2019s because aside from being black instead of white, it almost looks like a carbon copy of the ROG Ally. That said, a few subtle changes have a bit of an impact. The Claw\u2019s grips are more pronounced, so it\u2019s more comfortable to hold, while its rear paddles are smaller and located a bit further down so there\u2019s less of a chance you press them by accident.<\/p>\n<div id=\"dfd6e51d260248a1b31495c7cd31326a\" class=\"pd-list commerce-module\" data-jump-link-target=\"\"><!-- manual_e4c9afb3-e368-4dcc-bbb9-54f13add3ee0_1718977901062 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-item has-label horizontal large-view\">\n<div class=\"img-container\"><a class=\"link img-link rapid-with-clickid no-etailiffa-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sovrn.co\/k4khfck?itemName=MSI+Claw+A1M&amp;contentUuid=e4c9afb3-e368-4dcc-bbb9-54f13add3ee0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;cpos:1;elmt:doNotAffiliate;pdid:MSI Claw A1M;pid:manual_e4c9afb3-e368-4dcc-bbb9-54f13add3ee0_1718977901062;aid:manual_e4c9afb3-e368-4dcc-bbb9-54f13add3ee0_1718977901062;itemcost:$800;itmId:$800;sellerN:Best Buy;ll3:product-available;ll4:productoffer-manual;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;slk:$800 at Best Buy;pkgt:horizontal-img;pos:1\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-width img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/9sssprjbCVLzxMYxuaFFBA--~B\/aD01NzY7dz0xMDI0O2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-06\/4c291df0-2fd4-11ef-bd3f-20c331a50112\" height=\"576\" width=\"1024\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/9sssprjbCVLzxMYxuaFFBA--~B\/aD01NzY7dz0xMDI0O2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-06\/4c291df0-2fd4-11ef-bd3f-20c331a50112\" height=\"576\" width=\"1024\" class=\"caas-img has-width img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>MSI<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bottom-info\">\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>The decision to go with an Intel chip was a bold move. Unfortunately, the Claw&#8217;s performance isn&#8217;t good enough to justify its price when compared to rivals like the ROG Ally and Legion Go.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pros-cons large-view\">\n<div class=\"list-wrapper\"><span class=\"circleCheckmark icon\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 48 48\"><path d=\"M33.2 15.9L19.7 29.4l-4.9-4.8c-.9-.9-2.3-.9-3.2 0-.9.9-.9 2.3 0 3.2l6.5 6.4c.9.9 2.3.9 3.2 0l15.1-15.1c.9-.9.9-2.3 0-3.2-.9-.9-2.3-.9-3.2 0zM24 0c13.3 0 24 10.7 24 24S37.3 48 24 48 0 37.3 0 24 10.7 0 24 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"title\">Pros<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Solid design<\/li>\n<li>120Hz screen<\/li>\n<li>Supports Thunderbolt 4<\/li>\n<li>Decent battery life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-wrapper\"><span class=\"circleX icon\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 48 48\"><path d=\"M24,1C11.3,1,1,11.3,1,24s10.3,23,23,23s23-10.3,23-23S36.7,1,24,1z M33.8,33.8c-0.9,0.9-2.2,0.9-3.1,0L24,27l-6.8,6.8c-0.9,0.9-2.2,0.9-3.1,0s-0.9-2.2,0-3.1l6.8-6.8l-6.7-6.7c-0.9-0.9-0.9-2.2,0-3.1c0.9-0.9,2.2-0.9,3.1,0l6.7,6.7l6.7-6.7c0.9-0.9,2.2-0.9,3.1,0c0.9,0.9,0.9,2.2,0,3.1l-6.7,6.7l6.7,6.8C34.7,31.6,34.7,33,33.8,33.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"title\">Cons<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Only one USB-C port<\/li>\n<li>Pricier than the ROG Ally<\/li>\n<li>MSI Center app is clunky<\/li>\n<li>Performance could be better<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"link cta-btn rapid-with-clickid no-etailiffa-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sovrn.co\/k4khfck?itemName=MSI+Claw+A1M&amp;contentUuid=e4c9afb3-e368-4dcc-bbb9-54f13add3ee0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;cpos:1;elmt:doNotAffiliate;pdid:MSI Claw A1M;pid:manual_e4c9afb3-e368-4dcc-bbb9-54f13add3ee0_1718977901062;aid:manual_e4c9afb3-e368-4dcc-bbb9-54f13add3ee0_1718977901062;itemcost:$800;itmId:$800;sellerN:Best Buy;ll3:product-available;ll4:productoffer-manual;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;slk:$800 at Best Buy;pkgt:horizontal-cta-1;pos:4\">$800 at Best Buy<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>MSI also opted for Hall effect joysticks, so they are a touch more precise and should wear better over time. However, the springs inside are rather light, so they don\u2019t feel quite as tight as I typically prefer. Unfortunately, while its triggers are nice, the Claw\u2019s bumpers are a bit too spongy.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, nearly the entire rear panel on the Claw is vented to provide ample room for cooling. And along the top there\u2019s a built-in microSD card reader, 3.5mm audio jack, a volume rocker and a single USB-C port with support for Thunderbolt 4. That last one is a very nice inclusion as it&#8217;s fast enough to hook up peripherals like an external GPU dock. I just wish there were two of them so I had a spare slot for accessories.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 576px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:60%\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"Nearly the entire back of the Claw is vented to prevent overheating.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/a_8_6cqSv2yblp6FTg5FVw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU3Ng--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-06\/7e2f3fe0-2fd5-11ef-9edf-f30085b32b0b\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Nearly the entire back of the Claw is vented to prevent overheating.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/a_8_6cqSv2yblp6FTg5FVw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU3Ng--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-06\/7e2f3fe0-2fd5-11ef-9edf-f30085b32b0b\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\"><span class=\"caption-credit\"> Photo by Sam Rutherford\/Engadget<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Of course, in the middle there\u2019s a 7-inch 1080p IPS LCD display. It\u2019s relatively colorful and with a tested brightness of around 450 nits, it\u2019s easy to view even in sunnier rooms (though direct sunlight is still an issue). However, aside from a 120Hz refresh rate, there\u2019s not much else going on. There\u2019s no variable refresh rate to help reduce tearing in more modern games and it can\u2019t match the size or more saturated hues of the Legion Go\u2019s 8.8-inch OLED panel. And while this isn\u2019t really a design consideration, with the Claw priced at $750, I wish MSI shipped it with an included case like Lenovo does with the Legion.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"performance---keeping-up-but-just-barely\">Performance &#8211; Keeping up, but just barely<\/h2>\n<p>Here\u2019s where things get a bit tricky, because at least on paper, the Claw is pretty well-equipped. Our review unit features an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H CPU with Arc graphics, 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. There is also a less expensive model with an Intel Core Ultra 5 135H chip and a 512GB SSD. Unfortunately, the Claw\u2019s real-world performance lags behind MSI\u2019s claims and rival handhelds. Back at CES 2024, MSI touted that the Claw would be 20 to 25 percent faster than AMD-based alternatives. But no matter what I do or how much time I spend tweaking settings, I simply can\u2019t produce numbers anywhere in that ballpark.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 576px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:60%\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"The MSI Center app is meant to be a one-stop shop for launching games, tweaking performance and more. Unfortunately, the app feels kind of clunky. \" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/OqghPjWdWJNLlU9CZOmdpQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU3Ng--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-06\/33adcdf0-2fd6-11ef-a67f-6fb97b47fadf\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The MSI Center app is meant to be a one-stop shop for launching games, tweaking performance and more. Unfortunately, the app feels kind of clunky. \" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/OqghPjWdWJNLlU9CZOmdpQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU3Ng--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-06\/33adcdf0-2fd6-11ef-a67f-6fb97b47fadf\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\"><span class=\"caption-credit\"> Photo by Sam Rutherford\/Engadget<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>In <em>Shadow of the Tomb Raider<\/em> at 1280 x 720, high graphics and in Balanced Mode (30 watts), the Claw hit 52 fps, which is slightly behind the 54 fps I got from the ROG Ally at just 15 watts. To make matters a bit worse, those numbers didn\u2019t improve much when I switched to the Claw\u2019s 35-watt Extreme Performance setting, which only bumped the framerate up to 59 fps compared to 60 fps for the Ally when set to 25 watts. So despite running at a higher TDP (total device power), the Claw is just barely keeping up.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a similar story in other titles too. In <em>Cyberpunk 2077 <\/em>at 720p on medium graphics, the Claw hit 50 fps in Balanced mode, which is the same as the Ally. Finally, in <em>Returna<\/em>l at 720p on medium, it was essentially a tie again with the Claw hitting 32 fps versus 33 fps for the Ally. Overall, the Claw\u2019s performance isn\u2019t bad, but it\u2019s not as prodigious as MSI promised.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 576px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:60%\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"The Claw features a microSD card slot for expandable storage and a USB-C port with support for Thunderbolt 4 for charging and data transfer.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/VvtamRCzvPKVmYAr1afrFg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU3Ng--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-06\/0a7bff60-2fd6-11ef-bfee-65648ed7c3b4\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Claw features a microSD card slot for expandable storage and a USB-C port with support for Thunderbolt 4 for charging and data transfer.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/VvtamRCzvPKVmYAr1afrFg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU3Ng--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-06\/0a7bff60-2fd6-11ef-bfee-65648ed7c3b4\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\"><span class=\"caption-credit\"> Photo by Sam Rutherford\/Engadget<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>The underlying issue seems to be the Claw\u2019s optimization and graphics drivers. I\u2019ve been using the Claw for about a month, and in that time it\u2019s gotten a ton of updates including two or three BIOS flashes and a seemingly endless number of new graphics drivers. There was even <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:;elmt:;cpos:4;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5tc2kuY29tL25ld3MvZGV0YWlsL1RoZS1NU0ktQ2xhdy1HYW1pbmctSGFuZGhlbGQtU2Vlcy1Bbm90aGVyLUdhbWUtUGVyZm9ybWFuY2UtQm9vc3QtVGhyb3VnaC1OZXctQklPUy1hbmQtTVNJLUNlbnRlci1NLTE0MzY2NiIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiZTRjOWFmYjMtZTM2OC00ZGNjLWJiYjktNTRmMTNhZGQzZWUwIn0&amp;signature=AQAAAdh9ep4Fyo2RxNkEtEe5-N11Kwrp3pwKVlMb1PqrcN4i&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.msi.com%2Fnews%2Fdetail%2FThe-MSI-Claw-Gaming-Handheld-Sees-Another-Game-Performance-Boost-Through-New-BIOS-and-MSI-Center-M-143666\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:one in late May;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:;elmt:;cpos:4;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\"><\/a> that boosted performance by as much as 30 percent in some titles. So just imagine how rough performance was at launch earlier this spring.<\/p>\n<p>In some respects, this level of support is reassuring because it shows Intel\u2019s commitment to improving the graphics on its latest chips. That said, the Claw has been on the market since as early as April depending on the market, so it clearly wasn\u2019t ready at launch and its performance continues to be a work in progress.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"battery-life---nothing-special\">Battery life &#8211; Nothing special<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 576px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:60%\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"The MSI Center app features a quick settings menu that allows you to quickly adjust things like control mode, brightness, volume and more. \" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/xGMnWNbkUslBT8CvjYUvuA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU3Ng--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-06\/d8743a50-2fd5-11ef-9eff-0dec41cee9ba\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The MSI Center app features a quick settings menu that allows you to quickly adjust things like control mode, brightness, volume and more. \" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/xGMnWNbkUslBT8CvjYUvuA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU3Ng--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-06\/d8743a50-2fd5-11ef-9eff-0dec41cee9ba\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\"><span class=\"caption-credit\"> Photo by Sam Rutherford\/Engadget<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>With a 53Wh cell, there was hope the Claw could provide significantly longer runtimes than the Ally and its smaller 40Wh power pack. But because of the Claw\u2019s higher TDP, the difference in real-world longevity isn\u2019t quite as pronounced. When I played <em>Diablo IV <\/em>on medium graphics, the Claw lasted an hour and 43 minutes, which is 12 minutes better than the Ally\u2019s time of 1:31, but more than 20 minutes less than the Steam Deck\u2019s mark of 2:07.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"software---clunky-at-best\">Software &#8211; Clunky at best<\/h2>\n<p>One of the biggest issues with Windows-based handhelds is that while they are great for gaming, doing anything else without an external mouse or keyboard can be a chore. Windows 11 generally works as you\u2019d expect, but the MSI Center app feels much less polished. Similar to ASUS\u2019 Armoury Crate, MSI Center is meant to be a one-stop shop for launching games, tweaking settings and downloading updates. And while it works, it just feels clunky. The app often stutters when you open it and I ran into a couple of instances when patches stalled while trying to update software.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"wrap-up\">Wrap-up<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 576px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:60%\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"While it doesn't have OLED display, the MSI Claw's 7-inch LCD screen is still plenty bright and colorful. \" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/L2HAEnTAY5FFO.KSx5ka1w--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU3Ng--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-06\/ab2912f0-2fd5-11ef-9ffa-6ca48a1ecab5\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"While it doesn't have OLED display, the MSI Claw's 7-inch LCD screen is still plenty bright and colorful. \" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/L2HAEnTAY5FFO.KSx5ka1w--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU3Ng--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-06\/ab2912f0-2fd5-11ef-9ffa-6ca48a1ecab5\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\"><span class=\"caption-credit\"> Photo by Sam Rutherford\/Engadget<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Ultimately, timing may be the Claw\u2019s biggest enemy. If it had come out last year when the ROG Ally and Legion Go hit the market, the Claw may have been a more interesting rival. But ASUS is about to release a successor to the Ally \u2013 <a data-i13n=\"cpos:5;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/the-asus-rog-ally-x-improves-on-the-original-in-all-the-right-ways-090008278.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:the Ally X;cpos:5;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><\/a> \u2013 next month with a completely redesigned chassis, 24GB of RAM and a huge 80Wh battery. That leaves the Claw in a really tight spot. And our top-spec review unit <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Best Buy;elmt:;cpos:6;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=5e0bed65-d2f8-4b34-9b8f-955218c0e37a&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Best+Buy&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5iZXN0YnV5LmNvbS9zaXRlL21zaS1jbGF3LWExbS03LTEyMGh6LWZoZC0xMDgwcC1nYW1pbmctaGFuZGhlbGQtaW50ZWwtY29yZS1jdTctMTU1aC1pbnRlbC1hcmMtMTZnYi01MTJnYnNzZC1ibGFjay82NTc4MzgwLnA_c2t1SWQ9NjU3ODM4MCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiZTRjOWFmYjMtZTM2OC00ZGNjLWJiYjktNTRmMTNhZGQzZWUwIn0&amp;signature=AQAAAcvPVt-96Hwpnvl8x7k-pFUOPn-wMW7Snc2Qpp9i_3GE&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fmsi-claw-a1m-7-120hz-fhd-1080p-gaming-handheld-intel-core-cu7-155h-intel-arc-16gb-512gbssd-black%2F6578380.p%3FskuId%3D6578380\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:costs $750;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Best Buy;elmt:;cpos:6;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\"><\/a>, which is <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Best Buy;elmt:;cpos:7;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=5e0bed65-d2f8-4b34-9b8f-955218c0e37a&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Best+Buy&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5iZXN0YnV5LmNvbS9zaXRlL2FzdXMtcm9nLWFsbHktNy0xMjBoei1maGQtMTA4MHAtZ2FtaW5nLWhhbmRoZWxkLWFtZC1yeXplbi16MS1leHRyZW1lLXByb2Nlc3Nvci01MTJnYi13aGl0ZS82NTQyOTY0LnA_c2t1SWQ9NjU0Mjk2NCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiZTRjOWFmYjMtZTM2OC00ZGNjLWJiYjktNTRmMTNhZGQzZWUwIn0&amp;signature=AQAAAZoh7Mq7sg1gCRQr-otCgA7iAKbhGRUCsSzD_4pRqgRp&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fasus-rog-ally-7-120hz-fhd-1080p-gaming-handheld-amd-ryzen-z1-extreme-processor-512gb-white%2F6542964.p%3FskuId%3D6542964\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:$100 to $200 more than an equivalent ROG Ally;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Best Buy;elmt:;cpos:7;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\"><\/a> (albeit with half the storage) and has basically the same performance and an almost identical design.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, thanks to recent price cuts, the Claw is also more expensive than the <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Best Buy;elmt:;cpos:8;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=5e0bed65-d2f8-4b34-9b8f-955218c0e37a&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Best+Buy&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5iZXN0YnV5LmNvbS9zaXRlL2xlbm92by1sZWdpb24tZ28tOC04LTE0NGh6LXdxeGdhLWdhbWluZy1oYW5kaGVsZC1hbWQtcnl6ZW4tejEtZXh0cmVtZS0xNmdiLXdpdGgtNTEyLWdiLXNzZC1zaGFkb3ctYmxhY2svNjU1OTYwNS5wP3NrdUlkPTY1NTk2MDUiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6ImU0YzlhZmIzLWUzNjgtNGRjYy1iYmI5LTU0ZjEzYWRkM2VlMCJ9&amp;signature=AQAAASXaSbZRtHDdnSWCkcXz4RNRiqYNWdWdTuWhz8q3NAkB&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Flenovo-legion-go-8-8-144hz-wqxga-gaming-handheld-amd-ryzen-z1-extreme-16gb-with-512-gb-ssd-shadow-black%2F6559605.p%3FskuId%3D6559605\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Legion Go;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Best Buy;elmt:;cpos:8;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\"><\/a>, but doesn\u2019t have the OLED screen, kickstand and detachable controllers found in Lenovo\u2019s handheld. This doesn\u2019t even factor in Intel\u2019s drivers, which clearly weren\u2019t ready at launch and even now after multiple updates, don\u2019t offer a significant advantage in performance. But the Claw\u2019s biggest opponent may be MSI itself, because while we\u2019re still waiting on an official release date, the company has already announced a successor in the <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:;elmt:;cpos:9;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5tc2kuY29tL25ld3MvZGV0YWlsL01TSS1VbnZlaWxzLU5leHQtR2VuLUFJLS1HYW1pbmctYW5kLUJ1c2luZXNzLS0tUHJvZHVjdGl2aXR5LUxhcHRvcHMtd2l0aC1MYXRlc3QtUHJvY2Vzc29ycy1hdC1DT01QVVRFWC0yMDI0LTE0MzcwOSIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiZTRjOWFmYjMtZTM2OC00ZGNjLWJiYjktNTRmMTNhZGQzZWUwIn0&amp;signature=AQAAAd868BtCjsezkhT8sa-zfexG8XSiCwUlu6mfEnfCKUfP&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.msi.com%2Fnews%2Fdetail%2FMSI-Unveils-Next-Gen-AI--Gaming-and-Business---Productivity-Laptops-with-Latest-Processors-at-COMPUTEX-2024-143709\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Claw 8 AI+.;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:;elmt:;cpos:9;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\"><\/a> The Claw isn\u2019t a bad handheld gaming PC; it just arrived too late and without the tuning it needed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/msi-claw-a1m-review-a-touch-late-and-bit-too-pricey-143009327.html?src=rss\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] One of my favorite PC trends has been the explosion of . 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