But if you can't beat them, join them. That's what Lenovo did with the Legion Go S. This is not a successor to the Legion Go S. Corps go—the company has already revealed a Legion Go 2 prototype with some minor improvements—but this is the alternative that comes in two versions: Windows or SteamOS. That makes it the first licensed handheld console to run SteamOS. Unfortunately, there's no dual-boot option, you have to choose which operating system you want at checkout, although you can run third-party game stores on SteamOS, like the Epic Games Store.
With SteamOS, you can take advantage of cloud saves so you can stop playing on your desktop or laptop and switch to Legion Go S without losing your progress. You can also stream games from PC to console if they're more graphically demanding (as long as your Internet connection is good).
Aside from the software, the Legion Go S variants all have the same hardware. They are powered by AMD's Ryz2 Go or Ryzen Z1 Extreme, which feature an 8-inch 1,920 X 1,200 pixel LCD display with 120 Hz variable refresh rate. The smaller screen and lower resolution than the original Legion Go results in better battery life, though that also makes the battery last longer at 55.5 watt hours. It doesn't have a detachable controller, though you can use the two USB-C ports to connect it to a display for a desktop-like experience, and there's a microSD card slot for expansion. memory.
The Windows-powered Legion Go S starts at $730 and will launch this month, although there will be other configurations with newer chipsets launching in late May, with prices starting at $600. The SteamOS version starts at $500 and launches in May.
Monitor speakers with separate audio
Lenovo has dozens of new CES products, but one device that ultimately stands out to me is the ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen 6 All-in-one computer. It may not sound very exciting (it's rare to have an all-in-one), but Lenovo has included new technology called “Lenovo Focus Sound” in this machine. This is almost like a film is applied to the screen to deliver audio just for you—using machine learning algorithms and a built-in camera, it ensures only you can hear the audio from the screen so that nearby colleagues cannot hear you talking. secretly caught up Love Island.
It sounds strange—almost like someone is whispering in your ear—but it works! I stood right in front of the computer and listened to the demo, the people standing next to me couldn't hear anything. I moved a little to the right and the sound disappeared. It seems useful for an office environment, but then again, headsets already exist. Still, the technology is cool, even if it sounds a bit disturbing. The M90a Pro Gen 6 will go on sale this quarter and has a starting price of $2,539.