Computer system maker Acer is among the couple of PC tech business that hasn’t launched a Steam Deck-like portable video gaming gadget. That modifications later on this year when it launches not one however 3 various portable PC gadgets, among which is so huge that it practically appears like a joke and actually pleads the concern if it’s even a portable gadget any longer.
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Declared at CES 2025, Acer’s Nitro Blaze 11 functions an 11-inch, 2,560 x 1,600 IPS show with a 120Hz refresh. How did Acer fit such a reasonably big screen, compared to most portable gadgets, in the Nitro Blaze 11 while still making sure its a portable gadget you can bring around quickly? Well, they didn’t. Take a look at this picture of an adult male human holding this thing and inform me its portable.
Image: Acer/ Kotaku
This isn’t an image I developed as a goof. This is a genuine image from Acer and it makes me laugh each and every single time I take a look at it. Sure, the Nitro Blaze 11 has 2 USB-C ports, a 3.5 mm audio jack, a USB- A port (good!), and a microSD card slot. It likewise consists of strong internal specifications with an AMD Ryzen 7 8840 chip, Radeon 780M graphics, 16GB of RAM and approximately 2TB of SSD storage.
Come on, appearance at that image above. This may be an effective video gaming gadget, however it’s not portable. I indicate, I think if your meaning of portable is merely “You can technically bring it around on your own,” then sure, the Nitro Blaze 11 counts as a portable PC. Still, I’m not offered on the concept that many individuals will desire a Steam Deck-like gadget that’s larger than a feline. It breaks among the greatest selling points with these things: You can take them anywhere and play all your video games quickly.
Acer appears to comprehend that this is most likely not an item for everybody and will likewise use smaller sized, more Steam Deck-sized portable PCs. The Nitro Blaze 8 functions comparable specifications however with an 8-inch screen and will be priced at $900. A a little smaller sized and less effective Blaze 7 will likewise be offered later on this year for $800.
And for those of you out there who wish to carry around a desktop PC packed into a medium-sized container, the Acer Nitro Blaze 11 and its comically enormous screen will be readily available for $1,100. At that point, you may simply wish to purchase a real video gaming laptop computer.
