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Stuff.tv
15 hours ago
- Stuff.tv
This tiny Asus gaming mouse is never leaving my travel bag
Most wireless gaming mice make you choose between top-tier desktop performance and the sorts of features that'd come in handy when away from your gaming laptop, like Bluetooth connectivity and a small size. Their makers don't seem to realise not everyone wants to buy two separate rodents for home and away – or can afford to. The Asus Harpe Ace Mini has quickly become that best-of-both-worlds mouse for me. It has a speedy enough sensor for twitch gaming, but the dimensions and wireless ease needed to toss it in a bag for travel. There's a choice of wired, Bluetooth, and 2.4GHz wireless play, the integrated battery lasts for what feels like forever, and you aren't forced to fiddle with software to get the best from it. At $130/£130 the Harpe Ace Mini isn't exactly pocket change, but the price isn't unreasonable given the hardware inside. Asus' own ROG AimPoint Pro optical sensor is good for a whopping 42,000 dpi, and can track 50G of acceleration. The optical switches underneath the main mouse buttons are very satisfying to click, and the side buttons aren't far behind. In my experience tracking accuracy has been excellent, over pretty much any smooth surface. I've not felt the need to cart a mouse pad around with me for the most part, though I probably wouldn't jump into a competitive multiplayer match if the only option was a glass or metal table. A dedicated DPI button on the base of the mouse lets you tweak the most important setting whenever you like, whether you've installed the software suite or not. That's a good thing in my book, as I find the Asus Armory Crate clunkier to use than apps from the likes of Steelseries and Logitech. There's also a slot to store the 2.4GHz wireless dongle, though I've not found much need to use it; the dongle has been a permanent fixture in the back of my PC, and I've switched to Bluetooth when working on my laptop. I don't personally need the 8000Hz Polling Rate Booster dongle, which is sold separately; the bundled dongle's 1000Hz is hardly the limiting factor when it comes to my FPS abilities. But it's great to have the option if you demand pro-level polling. Size-wise it's roughly a third smaller than the Razer Deathadder I was using previously, and at 49g it's also impressively light. I remember a Logitech rep explaining they left out Bluetooth from the G Pro X Superlight 2 to keep its weight in check, but that mouse still tips the scales at 60g. Going small is a surefire way to also go lightweight. I use a palm grip when gaming, and found that despite the smaller dimensions there was still plenty of surface area to hold onto. I rate it over the Corsair M75 Air for how cosy it feels under my grip. Claw- and fingertip-style players will feel even more at home here. That said, anyone with especially bear-like paws might find it just a little too shrunken down for comfortable use long-term. Battery life? Outstanding when using Bluetooth (and disabling the RGB lighting), at over 130 hours between charges. Or more than a week's worth of daily use for me, meaning it's one less thing to think about charging while on foreign trips. It hovers closer to 80 hours using the 2.4GHz dongle and with the lights blinking, but that's still plenty for a marathon play session. And as the battery is built in, you don't have to worry about disposable batteries, like you do with the Razer Orochi. I like that Asus hasn't stuffed the Harpe Ace Mini full of RGB lighting; there's just a single colour-changing LED, which illuminates the scroll wheel. It glows red when you're low on battery and green while it's charging over USB-C; you can tweak the pattern and brightness in Armory Crate, too. With few negatives other than the price, it's a fantastic pick for a regular mix of desktop and travel use. Stuff Says… High-end gaming mouse hardware at a two-thirds scale, with bonus Bluetooth making it ideal for travel. The Asus Harpe Ace Mini is truly multi-talented. Pros Flagship-grade internals on a smaller scale Built-in Bluetooth a real rarity among esports-grade gaming mice Cons Small size might not suit all Pricey, and you pay extra for the polling rate booster dongle
News18
2 days ago
- News18
Asus Vivobook 14 With Snapdragon X AI CPU Launched In India: Price, Features
Last Updated: Asus Vivobook 14 is using the new Snapdragon X AI processor that brings Windows 11 and AI features to more users. Asus has launched another Windows 11 AI laptop in the Indian market this week which is part of the Vivobook series. The new Asus Vivobook 14 model brings the Snapdragon X CPU to more users as they look for options to upgrade before the Windows 10 support deadline in October this year. The new laptop brings the AI NPU chip that allows them to experience Windows 11 AI tools and more which also brings you one-click access to Microsoft's Copilot AI assistant. The Asus Vivobook 14 Snapdragon X variant is priced in India at Rs 65,990 and you can buy the latest model from online stores in the country. Asus Vivobook 14 Snapdragon X Specifications The Vivobook 14 variant carries a 14-inch IPS display with support for Full HD+ resolution along with 16:10 aspect ratio, 60Hz standard refresh rate and low blue light emission tech. The laptop can open up to 180-degrees which makes it sit flat on the surface thanks to the hinge mechanism in place. The laptop weighs under 1.50 kg which is one of the lightest you can get in this price range. Asus has equipped the laptop with an IR camera that offers Full HD resolution and you get a privacy shutter button and support for Windows Hello security unlocking. For connectivity, the laptop offers two USB 3.2 ports, two USB 4.0 Type C ports, HDMI port and the headphone jack. The company is also offering stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos supported, and the built-in 50Wh battery gets 65W charging support with the bundled adapter in the box. Asus has launched a wide range of AI laptops in the last few months, and the brand is now bringing more affordable options in the Windows 11 segment as people look to upgrade from their older Windows 10 machines in the country. view comments First Published: July 22, 2025, 15:27 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Tom's Guide
2 days ago
- Tom's Guide
Act fast to save $350 off one of the best gaming laptops with RTX 5070 Ti
We're deep in the dog days of summer, but Best Buy doesn't care—the retailer is running a killer sale right now that knocks over $300 off one of the best gaming laptops around. I know because I review laptops for a living here at Tom's Guide, so I immediately noticed that the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 with RTX 5070 Ti GPU is on sale for $2,049 at Best Buy. That's $350 off the usual $2,399 price of this gaming laptop, which feels like a steal when you see its 14-inch 3K OLED 120Hz display. This is a well-specced edition of one of the best 14-inch gaming laptops you can buy thanks to its 14-inch 3K 120Hz OLED display and the fact it's packing an AMD Ryzen 9 CPU, an Nvidia GeForce 5070 Ti laptop GPU, 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD to store all your favorite games. We love these elegant little Asus gaming laptops because they deliver such a potent one-two combo of performance and portability, running even the latest games well on a gorgeous 14-inch display built into a surprisingly low-profile device that doesn't look out of place in a coffee shop. But don't take my word for it. Read our Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) review to see what having and using one is really like, including a full rundown of the results of our performance and battery tests. We regularly recommend this laptop because at under four pounds it's fairly easy to carry, yet modern games run and look great on its 3K (2,800 x 1,800 pixels) 120 Hz OLED screen. Plus, the OLED panel supports HDR and Nvidia G-Sync for smooth gameplay at high framerates. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU gives you more than enough muscle to run AI apps, and it pairs well with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti laptop GPU and 32GB of RAM to run even demanding games like Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty pretty well. You can play them on your big TV or gaming monitor when you want, too thanks to the HDMI 2.1 connector on the plentiful port array. For all these reasons and more the Zephyrus G14 is one of the best gaming laptops you can buy, and right now it's on sale for one of the lower prices I've ever seen!
Phone Arena
2 days ago
- Business
- Phone Arena
Intel's new survey indicates that AI PCs are on the rise, but doubts remain
Intel has published the results of a survey that the company commissioned with over 5,000 businesses and IT people in order to figure out how the adoption of AI PCs is going, and what could be slowing things down. The results are interesting (and somewhat not surprising). The survey basically showed that 87% of global businesses are either planning to transition to AI PCs or are already transitioning. The data, however, suggested that IT workers would like local AI capabilities, while nowadays, many AI tools are cloud-based. First off, there's a gap in knowledge. According to the report, only 35% of employees have a concrete understanding of what value AI would bring. Meanwhile, leadership members see the potential for AI PCs better - 51% of them indicated that they saw the potential of these specific types of laptops. Meanwhile, the survey also showed that 33% of people who have not adopted AI PCs name security as their biggest concern. Only 23% of people who are using AI name security as a challenge, though, so apparently, there's some confusion around the topic. Image Credit - Intel Examples of AI PCs include the Asus ZenBook S 16. Adoption of PCs has been growing (slowly, 8.4% year-over-year increase in Q2 2025 according to Counterpoint Research). This growth is reportedly influenced by the end of Windows 10 support and some interest in AI PCs, as well as global tariffs. The thing is, many upgrades to popular laptops are now considered AI PCs, so even someone not particularly interested in AI may end up getting such a PC simply because they need to upgrade. Now, we're also going to see more affordable AI PCs, powered by processors such as the new 8-core Snapdragon X Plus or Ryzen AI 5 330, both aimed at more affordable AI laptops. Curiously enough, Intel isn't referring specifically to Copilot+ PCs in its survey, choosing the broader term "AI PC' instead. For a long time, Copilot+ PCs were powered by Snapdragon processors, and only in August 2024 did Intel and AMD start offering chips compatible with Copilot+ PCs. I personally think that AI PCs are definitely on the rise, but there's still a lot of education and clarity needed, both for users and businesses. The security concerns are understandable, especially with so much sensitive data involved as well. Switch to a 2-month Total 5G or 5G+ plan with Total Wireless and score this foldable deal. We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer
The Hindu
2 days ago
- The Hindu
Asus launches Vivobook 14 featuring Snapdragon X processor with 45 TOPS NPU
Asus on Monday (July 21, 2025) launched the new Vivobook 14 (X1407QA) running on Qualcomm Snapdragon X processor with 45 TOPS NPU and Windows 11 Home. It also brings AI-powered features like Copilot and image generation. The Asus Vivobook has a 14 inch FHD+ display with a 16:10 aspect ratio and 300 nits peak brightness, TUV Rheinland certification for blue light. The laptop offers a 180° hinge and claims a weight of 1.49kg. The Asus Vivobook 14 comes with 16 GB 8448MHz LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD. It supports Wi-Fi 6E along with Bluetooth 5.3 and above. It sports a FHD IR camera with privacy shutter and Windows Hello support. (For top technology news of the day, subscribe to our tech newsletter Today's Cache) With a 50 WHr battery and a 65 W charging, the Vivobook 14 claims up to 29 hours of battery life. Vivobook 14 gets I/O ports including 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2x USB 4.0 Gen 3 Type-C with support for display/power, 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS and 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack. Asus Vivobook 14 is available at Flipkart starting at ₹65,990.
