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The Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 is a gaming laptop built for a world that doesn't exist anymore, and maybe never did. That's not to say that gaming laptops aren't important in our new and ruined world, but one this ostentatious somehow feels like a relic of a bygone age.
It has two screens. That's the Duo part. It's also the whole "why does this exist" part. Imagine the MacBook Pro's Touch Bar, but if it was as big as a keyboard. The Duo's secondary display takes up half of the lower part of the laptop. Otherwise, this is essentially the standard Asus ROG Zephyrus chassis we've seen on the non-Duo Zephyrus 15. Same dimensions, same display, same hardware. Which means it's a good and capable gaming laptop. So why does it need a second display? It doesn't.
Two Displays, Both Alike in Dignity
This is not the first dual-screen laptop from Asus. And on paper, it's not a bad idea for content creators.
When you're working in Adobe Photoshop or Premiere, a laptop display can feel cramped. That's why you see so many creative professionals hooking up MacBook Pros to full-size desktop monitors. Extra screen real estate is nice to have when you're juggling so many windows. Similarly, a secondary display like the one on the Duo could be helpful when you're doing intensive work—like videogame livestreaming.
There's a catch though. OK, several catches. First, and this is the same one that makes Apple's Touch Bar a misfire from a design perspective: It's just not intuitive to look down from your main screen to check out the fun-sized second screen that's at keyboard-height. It's like typing on a tablet—you have to keep looking down, not to mention it feels stilted and uncomfortable.
The second screen does sit at an angle, but I kept wanting to swivel it out and just have it beside the main display on the Duo. There's something about having two displays side-by-side that feels more intuitive than having them stacked on top of each other.
Game streaming is the stated purpose of this two-headed machine, but streaming from a laptop is a pain. If you're unfamiliar, to stream a game to a service like Twitch or YouTube you need to be running the game, a webcam (and often a separate microphone), and broadcast both your gameplay and the output from your webcam and mic. It's common for professional streamers to use two computers for this, but you can do it from a single gaming PC if it has enough horsepower (and usually a second full-size monitor).
You can stream games from a laptop, technically, but it's less than ideal. Even the Zephyrus Duo doesn't crack that particular formula. A second display and top-tier hardware improve the streaming-from-a-laptop experience, but it's still a little bit like trying to do an entire day's work from your phone. Sure, you can do it. But you'll feel cramped and confined.
Mismatched
There are some other odd design choices here that make the Zephyrus Duo, which is set to launch in July, a puzzling machine. The second screen has a higher 4K resolution than the main display (1080p), which makes for an awkward user experience if you upscale the second screen to its maximum resolution. Windows has trouble with the mismatched resolution and gets confused about where each display is in physical relation to the other, so moving things from one screen to the other gets tricky if they're not both set to 1080p.
The laptop's chassis has excellent durability, aesthetics, and cooling capabilities, but I'm not a fan of its keyboard layout. To accommodate the second screen, the keyboard is pushed all the way to the bottom edge of the laptop, with the trackpad squished in where a numpad would be. It's an exclusionist design since it makes the Zephyrus Duo almost impossible to use if you're left-handed.
CHUWI is back with another crowdfunded laptop on Indiegogo, this time a 15.6-inch AeroBook Pro with 4K display and all-metal chassis. A lot like the LapBook Plus that we previously reviewed, the AeroBook Pro trades modern performance, and some features for a rather brilliant display and sleek design. I've been using the laptop for the last week for general productivity work and some movie watching to see where it excels and, ultimately, whether or not it's worth a buy.
CHUWI AeroBook Pro 15.6 at a glance
CHUWI provided Windows Central with a review unit of the 15.6-inch AeroBook Pro. It's the baseline offering, with 6th Gen Intel Core i5-6287U processor (CPU), 8GB of LPDDR4-2133MHz RAM, 256GB M.2 solid-state drive (SSD), and 4K display. This model is priced at about $510 at Indiegogo, with a number of upgrades and config options available.
Doubling RAM up to 16GB costs about $90, bringing the total up to $600. RAM is soldered, so you might want to get as much as possible from the get-go. There are two SSD slots inside the laptop, so an upgrade after purchase is possible.
If you'd like to upgrade to a more powerful CPU, an AeroBook Pro with 6th Gen Intel Core i7-6567U, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD costs about $850. Here are the exact specs found in the review unit I received for testing.
Category Spec OS Windows 10 Home Processor 6th Gen IntelCore i5-6287UDual-coreUp to 3.5GHz RAM 8GB LPDDR4-2133MHz Graphics Intel Iris Graphics 550 Storage 256GB M.2 SSD Display 15.6 inches3840x2160 (UHD)IPS, glossy Ports Two USB-A 3.0USB-CHDMImicroSD card reader3.5mm audio jack Audio Top-firingDual speakers Wireless 802.11acBluetooth 4.2 Camera Front-facing 2MP Battery 55.9Wh Dimensions 14.25 x 9.53 x 0.63 inches(362mm x 242.1mm x 15.9mm) Weight 3.75 pounds (1.7kg)
What I love about the CHUWI AeroBook Pro 15.6
Like most of CHUWI's latest creations, the AeroBook Pro has a rather fancy all-metal chassis with shiny beveled edges. It looks like a premium device from the outside, and inside you're treated to a full keyboard with number pad and monstrous Precision touchpad. It certainly apes the MacBook look. Weighing in at 3.75 pounds (1.7kg) for a 15.6-inch 4K device isn't bad, and it's just 0.63 inches (15.9mm) thin. If you'd like to take it with you when you leave your home or office, it shouldn't pose much of a problem.
CHUWI's svelte AeroBook Pro is an affordable way to land a 15.6-inch 4K display.
The thin lower portion of the chassis houses a generous number of ports, including two USB-A 3.0, USB-C, HDMI, 3.5mm audio, and a microSD card reader. There's also a barrel-style charging port on the left side. The power button is placed in the top-right corner of the keyboard, so not much risk of hitting it when picking up and walking around with the device.
The full keyboard with number pad stretches almost edge to edge, with a bit of space on either side for top-firing speakers. Despite appearing to run the entire depth of the keyboard, the speakers and punched grill only make up a small portion; the rest of the "grill" is just painted on. It's not a big deal, and the audio is pretty good. The sound gets loud and doesn't distort, but I wish it had more bass. It's good enough that I didn't mind leaving headphones aside when watching a movie.
The best feature of the AeroBook Pro — especially at the price point — is the 15.6-inch 4K display. It has a glossy finish, but it does hit a maximum of 349 nits to help counteract glare. At its lowest, it only gets down to 88 nits, which can be a bit of an issue if you often use your laptop in the dark. Even with the Windows 10 Night Light enabled, it is a bit hard on the eyes.
Testing color with the DataColor SpyderX Pro, I got back 94% sRGB, 73% AdobeRGB, and 76% DCI-P3. Those are respectable numbers, but a bit lower than the 100% sRGB CHUWI claims. Using the display for media and productivity is no problem. The raised plastic bezel isn't too thick to be unsightly, though it is noticeably larger than on other premium 15-inch laptops.
The AeroBook Pro is packing a 6th Gen Intel Core i5-6287U, which is more than a few years old. CHUWI advertises it as the same CPU used in the MacBook Pro, which is technically true — it was the late-2016 MacBook Pro that used it. Despite its age, this dual-core CPU puts up performance close to a modern 10th Gen Core i3 CPU and much more performance than the Atom chips we've seen in other CHUWI laptops. If it weren't for the terrible keyboard and touchpad, this would be a great laptop for office work.
The 55.9Wh battery is a significant upgrade compared to the 36.5Wh battery in CHUWI's other 4K LapBook Plus laptop, but life is about the same due to the beefier CPU. I tested with PCMark 10's Modern Office battery rundown test and saw three hours and 28 minutes with 60% display brightness and power set to maximum performance. Lowering brightness to 40% and changing to a better battery power plan will extend that time to somewhere around five hours of regular use. It could be better, but for a 4K laptop, this price it's a decent life. You can expect about 50% battery life in an hour when charging from dead, though the second half takes quite a bit more time.
I ran some synthetic benchmarks to see how well the AeroBook Pro compares to other laptops we've reviewed.
CPU PCMark Cinebench SSD CPU Geekbench 5.0 Benchmarks (Higher is better)Device CPU Single core Multi core CHUWI AeroBook Pro i5-6287U 925 2,049 Lenovo Yoga C640 i3-10110U 1,015 2,111 Lenovo Yoga C740 15 i7-10510U 1,229 3,531 Lenovo Yoga C740 14 i5-10210U 1,094 3,767 Dell XPS 13 (9300) i7-1065G7 1,284 4,848 LG gram 17 (2020) i7-1065G7 1,208 3,349 Acer Swift 5 (SF514-54T) i7-1065G7 1,202 3,600 Surface Pro 7 i7-1065G7 1,205 4,852 Surface Laptop 3 13.5 i5-1035G7 1,177 4,413 Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 7390 i7-1065G7 1,209 3,571 Dell XPS 15 7590 i9-9980HK 1,176 7,624
Performance from the dual-core 6th Gen Intel Core i5-6287U CPU is just less than you'd get from a 10th Gen Intel Core i3-10110U, as seen in the benchmark result above. It's enough to handle standard productivity work, but don't expect it to perform miracles with anything specialized or intensive.
Again we can see how a system with 6th Gen Intel Core i5 CPU is slightly less powerful than something with a 10th Gen Intel Core i3 CPU. Still, everyday tasks feel snappy and responsive.
Cinebench Cinebench (R20) (Higher is better)Device CPU Range CHUWI AeroBook Pro Core i5-6287U 845 to 862 Lenovo Yoga C640 Core i3-10110U 924 to 929 Lenovo Yoga C740 15 Core i7-10510U 1,415 to 1,613 Lenovo Yoga C740 14 Core i5-10210U 1,450 to 1,535 LG gram 17 i7-1065G7 1,079 to 1,199 Acer Swift 5 (SF514-54T) Core i7-1065G7 1,361 to 1,400 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 Xeon E-2276M 2,686 to 2,701 Surface Laptop 3 13.5 Core i5-1035G4 1,584 to 1,606 Surface Laptop 3 15 Core i7-1065G7 1,703 to 1,745
Running the Cinebench R20 render test multiple times in a row can show how well a laptop deals with heat and thermal throttling. The laptop keeps cool under load, no doubt, thanks to the metal chassis dispersing a lot of heat. The fan does get loud at times, but for the most part, it runs quietly.
The HikVision SATA SSD used here is comparatively slow but performs as it should. I ran a PCMark 10 System Drive benchmark as well and got a score of 722.
What I dislike about the CHUWI AeroBook Pro 15.6
A lot of minor issues can be ignored, especially when a laptop is priced at around $500. SATA storage really isn't a big deal, older Intel hardware still performs well for office work, and the average webcam is passable. These issues don't interfere with the overall package.
The biggest issue with the AeroBook Pro — and one that is noticeable as soon as you start using the laptop — is the keyboard and touchpad. At first glance, it looks like the combination is going to be a winner. Keys are large and spaced well, it has a bright backlight, and the enormous touchpad uses Precision drivers. But typing and pointing is a pain.
While typing, the spacebar won't work unless you hit it directly in the middle or very hard along the outer edges. This immediately makes the typing experience miserable, and it's not helped by some other keys feeling a bit sticky. Anytime you want a space, you must consciously tap your thumb instead of plowing along at your normal speed. I lasted about an hour before giving up and returning to my regular keyboard.
The touchpad, with Precision drivers, is huge, and I was excited to test it out. Unfortunately, it tracks poorly and has inconsistent clicks. Pointing and clicking will often result in the cursor teleporting to the bottom corner of the screen or not clicking at all. Even after adjusting cursor speed and sensitivity, the issues remained.
It's a shame about the keyboard and touchpad because this laptop would otherwise be an easy recommendation for anyone looking for a budget 4K laptop for general use. As it stands, it's really not good for anything other than watching TV or movies on the high-res display.
Should you buy CHUWI's AeroBook Pro?
CHUWI's AeroBook Pro is a great budget laptop turned into a poor budget laptop because of the keyboard and touchpad. Using the device for anything but setting up something to watch or browsing the web often results in frustration because of the sticky keys and inaccurate pointing. Those issues are solved with an external mouse and external keyboard, but they shouldn't be necessary.
3 out of 5
Considering the price, the 4K display, port selection, and overall all-metal design are stellar. A 6th Gen Intel Core i5 CPU puts up performance close to a 10th Gen Intel Core i3 chip, which is enough to handle office productivity. Altogether, though, I'd only recommend this laptop to anyone who needs a secondary device strictly for media. Trying to type or otherwise be productive all day with the built-in inputs is just not worth your time.
Budget 4K Laptop CHUWI AeroBook Pro 15.6
Affordable 4K laptop with some flaws
It's an exceptional device for watching movies and TV, but the keyboard and touchpad make productivity a painful experience.
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is the best gaming laptop we've ever tested. It's sleek, powerful, and looks the part, with a fantastic display to boot. But it's not the only gaming laptop we love.
We've tested nearly 400 laptops, carefully deliberating how each performs against one another in key areas such as performance, display, battery life, and build quality. We've even included options for the best G-Sync laptops, serious desktop replacements, and even budget offerings.
Why you should buy this: You want a gaming powerhouse with a MacBook-like sense of style.
Who it's for: Gamers who need something small and light that can still pack a punch.
The Razer Blade offers serious gaming performance in a slim package. The system bolsters its slim design with an attractive, matte black, unibody aluminum exterior. The result is a system that looks a lot like the black MacBooks of yore (that's a compliment). With its slick design and impressive, Chroma-lit keyboard and touchpad, it stands out in the crowd.
Knowing which to pick up can be difficult, though, as Raze offers a wide assortment of configurations, ranging all the way up to a Studio model with the RTX Quadro 5000. The Blade will soon be available with 10th-gen H-series processors, up to 300Hz screens, and RTX Super graphics. There's even a wild 4K OLED model, even if that's not the best option for gamers.
Though it has many strengths, the Blade does fall victim to the limitations of its own footprint. Historically, they've run hotter and louder than competitors with a thicker chassis, and it's not as powerful as some laptops with larger frames. The price is also quite high, but if you're willing to pay it, you get an amazing gaming machine that doubles as a standard laptop just as well.
Why you should buy this: You want to play the latest games on a laptop at the highest settings and resolutions.
The Alienware Area-51m is unlike any gaming laptop you've seen. Not only does it have a bold look with its light grey exterior and sci-fi logos, but it's also a true desktop replacement. We mean that in terms of the power this thing enjoys, as well as the actual components inside. The Area-51m comes with CPU options up to an actual desktop-class processor, the Core i9-9900K.
That's an eight-core, 16-thread CPU that makes this laptop considerably more powerful than anything else out there.
But the best part? All the components, including the GPU and CPU, can be replaced. In our review, we found that getting access to those parts wasn't as easy as the marketing may have alluded to. All the same, it's an insanely powerful laptop that can run nearly everything at high framerates on its 1080p 144Hz screen. Even if you plug it into a 4K monitor, you'll be impressed by how well games run.
It's not the gaming laptop you want if you're taking it on the go, especially given its low battery life and hefty chassis, but if true power is what you want, look no further.
Read our in-depth Alienware Area-51m review
The best budget gaming laptop: Dell G3 Gaming Laptop
Why you should buy this: It's the best gaming machine you can buy for less than $1,000.
The Razer Blade
Who it's for: Students, gamers, anyone who wants a gaming laptop but doesn't want to break the bank.
Why we picked the Dell G3 Gaming Laptop:
This budget-friendly laptop may not seem like a gaming powerhouse, but as one of the cheapest systems with a dedicated GPU, it can't be ignored. It's more modest than the other systems here, coming standard with an Intel Core i5-8300H and 8GB of RAM.
The real star of the show is its graphics card, an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti graphics card. During our tests, it nearly kept up with more expensive laptops like the Razer Blade. It doesn't look quite as sharp, but it has more than enough horsepower to run the latest games at high detail settings.
Our review unit handled games like Battlefield 1, Fortnite, and Civilization VI at around 60 frames per second — and that's with settings maxed. It has a harder time with gaming in higher resolutions, but there are configuration options for the GTX 1060, which would fare better. A new version is even available, which includes 9th-gen processors and new 16-series Nvidia graphics cards.
The G3 does look like a budget system, though it's not as bad as you might expect. It's a bit heavy, clad in plastic and numerous shades of blue. The screen's bezels are thick, the touchpad feels cheap, and the display is pretty dull. But if you can look past some of those compromises, you'll find a very capable gaming laptop that delivers impressive framerates — and for most people, that's what matters.
Our in-depth Dell G3 Gaming Laptop review
The best portable gaming laptop: Asus ROG Zephyrus G14
Why you should buy this: It has great 1080p gaming performance in a surprisingly tiny package.
The Razer Blade
Who it's for: Gamers and content creators.
Why we picked the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14:
The G14 is unlike any gaming laptop you've used. It's incredibly lightweight, at just 3.5 pounds — and uses just a 14-inch screen rather than the typical 15-inch variety. The result is the smallest gaming laptop ever made, especially given how powerful this thing is.
The heart of it is AMD's Ryzen 4000, eight-core processor. It's a beast. Multi-threaded performance is off the chart for a laptop this small, making it a capable option for video editors, 3D modelers, and content creators of every kind.
It's also provides excellent gaming performance, of course. You have options for either a GTX 1650, a GTX 1660 Ti, or an RTX 2060. If you can opt for the 2060, you'll be able to play most games over 60 frame per second. You'll have to pay an extra $500 for the fancy programmable LEDs on the lid, but the $1450 RTX 2060 model (without LEDs) is a great value.
Read our in-depth ROG Zephyrus G14 review
The best G-Sync gaming laptop: Acer Predator Triton 500
Why you should buy this: It's a powerful gaming laptop with a thin and light design at an affordable price.
The Razer Blade
Who it's for: For gamers who want G-Sync above all else.
Why we picked the Acer Predator Triton 500:
G-Sync might kill battery life, but when it comes to smooth gameplay, it's a must-have for many gamers. The Predator Triton 500 is a fantastic gaming laptop that just happens to include Nvidia's important display technology.
Starting with a Core i7-9750H and Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q GPU and topping out with an RTX 2080 Max-Q upgrade, the Triton 500 can stand toe to toe with many of the other laptops on this list for significantly less cash. Like many gaming laptops right now, the Triton 500 has been announced to include support for 10th-gen Intel processors and RTX Super graphics cards, but those configurations are not yet available. This new version of the Triton 400 will also include a 300Hz screen.
There are some caveats. The Triton 500 doesn't look like a standard gaming laptop, but it also lacks the eye-catching build of other thin and light gaming laptops like the Razer Blade 15. Like its aesthetics, the Triton 500's battery performance is also underwhelming. But if you're looking for the best gaming bang for your buck with a G-Sync screen, it's hard to do better than this.
Our in-depth Acer Predator Triton 500 review
Research and buying tipsHow much is a gaming laptop?
Gaming laptops tend to be more expensive than more general-purpose laptops because they generally include a dedicated graphics chip for better game visuals and frame rates. But they needn't cost the Earth.
Our favorite budget gaming laptop, the
The Razer Blade
can be found for under $1,000. There are some alternative budget laptops that we like, although you'll struggle to find something that's great for gaming once you edge towards $500. On the higher end, you can end up spending well over $2,000 if you want the latest components and fastest screens.
What should I look for in a gaming laptop?
If you're going to play anything other than classic games or very low-intensity indie games, you want a dedicated graphics chip. It doesn't need to be something amazing, and AMD APUs with Vega graphics on board are worth considering at the low-end. Either way, you'll want something more than Intel integrated graphics if you want decent frame rates in most games.
It's also worth looking out for a high refresh rate display. We consider them more important than higher resolutions when it comes to gaming and they typically aren't too costly an extra either.
You might also want to consider battery life if you plan to play away from a power socket, although you won't find many gaming laptops that can last more than a few hours in intense games.
Are gaming laptops good for work?
Usually, yes. You don't need a dedicated graphics chip for working, but the fast processors and high-speed RAM that gaming laptops are typically equipped with are just as good at handling spreadsheets and Word documents as they are crunching the numbers for the latest games.
Then again, a larger, thicker gaming laptop with RGB lighting might not be appropriate for every job setting. A more subdued design like the Razer Blade or the G-series Dell gaming laptops fits in much better, though it's an issue to be aware of.
Are Mac laptops good for gaming?
Some aren't bad, but most of them aren't great. Apple only puts dedicated graphics chips in its 15-inch MacBook Pro models, and even they are underpowered compared to far more affordable Windows laptops. There's also software compatibility to consider, as many more games are available on Windows than MacOS, even with the addition of Apple Arcade.
If all you want is a little Fortnite on the side, a 16-inch MacBook Pro will get you by, but these are not gaming machines by any means. That being said, if you really want to stick with a Mac, there's always the option to dual-boot in Boot Camp, which lets you run Windows 10 games on your MacBook hardware.
If you're getting bored or annoyed with your laptop's tiny screen during the coronavirus lockdown, maybe you should try using your big TV as a monitor instead. It's great being able to sit back on your sofa and surf the web, play PC games or stream video from apps not available on your TV. Or maybe you just want a bigger view for video chat while you're stuck at home.
Using your TV as a monitor has downsides too. Text might be too small to see, input lag might ruin your gaming scores, and while the couch may seem comfy, it may turn into a neck ache when put into service as an office chair. And then there's the mouse, trackpad and keyboard to worry about. But going PC-to-TV works well in many situations, and the best part is that it's cheap (or free) depending on what gear you already have.
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Mirroring vs. extending
Mirroring means putting the same content on both your laptop's screen and the TV. It's more common and generally easier than screen extending -- where you see different content on both, making the TV an extension of your laptop's screen. Extending is useful for things like having a YouTube video running on the TV while you're working on a spreadsheet on your laptop. It's a bit more involved but still possible depending on your equipment. Mostly we'll be talking about mirroring in this article.
The easiest way: Wired HDMI
The most basic PC-to-TV connection consists of running a wire from your computer to the HDMI input on your TV. If you have an older TV and an older laptop, there are options like VGA, but that's basically the Dark Ages at this point.
Laptops and PCs have a bunch of different connections, so which wire or adapter you'll need to run depends on what computer you have. If you're not sure, check the manual or Google the model to determine its specs. Here's the rundown.
Full-sized HDMI: If you're lucky, your laptop has a full-sized HDMI output, so you can use a standard HDMI cable to run to your TV.
Mini- or micro-HDMI: These smaller versions of HDMI just need an adapter, or a cable that has a regular HDMI at the other end, to connect directly to your TV.
Thunderbolt, DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort: All of these usually work with HDMI as well. Thunderbolt is found on many laptops. The first two versions of the connector were the same as Mini DisplayPort, so Mini DisplayPort-to-HDMI cables or adapters should work. Newer versions use the same connectors as USB-C (see the next section). Full-sized DisplayPort is common to Windows PCs. Again, you'll need an adapter or cable with this type of connection on one end and HDMI on the other.
USB-C port: Many modern laptops have only this kind of connection. Usually you'll just need an adapter (USB-C to HDMI) and it will work fine, but sometimes it might not work at all. MacBooks from the last few years should work, as will Microsoft Surface laptops and many others. Note that USB-C uses the same physical connection as Apple's Thunderbolt 3. Check your computer's specs to double check what connector/adapter you might need.
More wired tips: There are so many varieties of laptops out there, we can't make a blanket statement that a particular adapter will work for your PC. If you're not sure, Google your brand and model before you buy any kind of adapter.
Also, in some cases the quality might be diminished. You also won't likely get HDR or 4K resolution, for example, so if you want the best image quality for videos, you should use a different method to get the videos to your TV, like a Roku or Blu-ray player.
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Wireless connections
There are a few options to skip the wires completely. Again, it depends on what computer you have, as well as the capabilities of your TV (or the streaming device connected to your TV).
If you have an Apple computer: The easiest way is to use AirPlay. But you'll need a device that supports it, namely:
If you have a Windows PC: There's something called Miracast, though it's not as widespread as "all recent Apple products" like AirPlay. Your Windows 10 laptop should have the tech built-in. On the TV side, devices that support Miracast include:
If you have a Chromebook: Computers that run Google's Chrome OS can send content to a TV wirelessly too. To use it you'll need:
Casting from a Chrome browser: If you don't have a TV device with AirPlay or Miracast compatibility you can still mirror your screen from the Chrome browser on any laptop. It works with any of the devices from the Chromebook list above. Only content on the browser will be visible, and certain websites won't work.
You can also "cast" content from a variety of mobile apps, like Netflix or YouTube, to most smart TVs. This isn't screen mirroring, but if you're just looking to get some content from your phone to a bigger screen, this is an easy way to do it.
If your intention is to play games, the lag from a wireless connection is probably going to prohibit any fun with games that require fast and accurate clicking, like with first-person shooters and racing games.
Accessories
If you want to up your game a bit, consider a few optional accessories. A wireless keyboard or mouse can go a long way toward making your PC-on-TV experience easier. Here's a couple inexpensive options.
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Put your laptop someplace to charge, and just keep a small, light keyboard on your lap. We like the Bluetooth Logitech K380 not least for its long battery life, but also its ability to toggle between devices, like from your laptop to your tablet.
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There are a lot of wireless mouse options, but I like this one because it's comfortable, and more importantly, quiet. Instead of click-click-click, it sounds more like a light tapping on a table.
Settings tips
Your TV and your laptop's screen are probably different resolutions. In theory this won't be an issue, but if you're finding text hard to read, or overall the image looks poor, make sure the laptop's output matches your TV's resolution.
It's easy to do on both Windows and Mac. If you're also trying to send audio, that might need to be switched on as well, either by clicking the speaker button in the lower right on Windows, or in System Preferences on Mac.
On the TV side, make sure you disable your TV's overscan. It might be disabled automatically, but if the edges of your desktop are cutoff, dig deep into your TV's menus for something like "size" or "zoom." If you're gaming, also see if your TV has a game mode. This should help reduce input lag, the delay between you pressing a button and that action showing up on screen. It's also a good idea to lower the sharpness control. I mean, in general this is a good idea, but here specifically it should help you make out fine details better, like text.
Speaking of text, if you're trying to work from your couch it's likely that despite the extra screen size, text is still too small. If that's the case, you can adjust text size on Windows and Mac. You can also use the zoom controls in certain apps, like Chrome browsers.
If you're not getting an image on screen at all, try unplugging the HDMI and plugging it back in (with the TV on), and if that doesn't work, leave it all plugged in but turn the TV off then on. This is trite advice for a reason: it solves so many issues.
Good luck, and if you have any favorite PC-to-TV tips, let us know in the comments.
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Apr 30, 2020 (AmericaNewsHour) -- Flow Computer Market Research Report - Global Forecast to 2024Global Flow Computer Market Research Report: by Component (Hardware, Software and Services), by Operations (Single Stream Flow Computers and Multi-Stream Flow Computers), by Connectivity (Wired Flow Computers and Wireless Flow Computers), by Equipment (Pressure Gauges, Temperature Probes, Gas Composition Sensors, Meter Prover, Sampling System, Density Measurement Equipment and others), by Applications (Fuel Monitoring, Liquid & Gas Measurement, Wellhead Measurement and Optimization, Pipeline Transmission and Distribution and others) and by Region (North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa and South America) - Forecast till 2024
Market AnalysisThe Global Flow Computer Market is expected to register a CAGR of 8.49% during the forecast period 2019-2024. A flow computer is a dedicated computer that works on algorithms and complex calculations to calculate and record the flow rate of a flowing substance as per the industry standards at a definite point of time. It provides precise and reliable results using advanced programming, damage-resistant hardware components, and graphical user interface to display the readings. Flow computer manufacturers make flow computers that use either wired or wireless networks to connect to its various hardware devices for instance pressure gauges, temperature probes, gas sensors, and distributed control systems.
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Paytm Mall, the ecommerce arm of Paytm, announced that it has received an overwhelming number of requests for non-essential items since the start of the lockdown, with the searches on its platform for mobile phones, trimmers, and laptops surging more than 200 percent. With work from home and online education becoming the new normal, citizens are also wish-listing non-essential products like consumer electronics.
Consumer electronics topped the wishlist with over 1.3 lakh requests. A positive indicator for mobile phone companies, people wish-listed mobile phones upwards of 75,000 requests, says Paytm Mall.
This is closely followed by people wish-listing to buy laptops as the ecommerce company received a total of 50,000 requests. Demand for laptop charging cords, phone chargers, headphones, desktop computers, and study tables are also on an all-time high.
In a statement released by Paytm Mall, the company said: "Lakhs of customers over the last five weeks have earmarked their 'wishlist' on Paytm Mall, in hopes of buying them immediately after the end of lockdown."
The company also says that it has received requests over email and through comments from its users to deliver laptops, mobile phones, headphones, trimmers, chargers, academic books, and other study materials, consumer electronics, as well as white goods since the lockdown was announced.
As per the company statement, if the "government expands the list of essential items and introduces work and study from home products as part of the list, it would help people function properly during the lockdown and not cause unnecessary delays in work which can affect their personal and professional productivity."
Srinivas Mothey, Senior Vice President, Paytm Mall, added, "We believe that the ambit of essential goods should be increased. India is mostly working from home at the moment but many are finding it difficult as they are running low on certain items necessary to effectively operate under lockdown. Laptops, mobile phones, and accessories, computer hardware, webcams, all these things should be allowed to be part of essential goods. If the lockdown continues, lack of proper technical support would hinder the efficiency of employees which in turn would affect a company's operations."
Post the lockdown, the company plans to take several measures to help its partners and citizens fight COVID-19. Earlier, Paytm Mall decided to help its merchant partners who are facing issues with stocking up on inventory and fulfilment of orders, by waiving off service level agreement (SLA). It also partnered with several suppliers and brands of FMCG goods to help its merchant partners stock up.
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