MSI Claw A1M: 4 big doubts that mean the Steam Deck has nothing to fear

[Redaktion]

The MSI Claw A1M may well be the introduction of Intel to the world of portable gaming devices, but that's a long way from breaking the dominance of AMD's APUs on the space, especially in regard to Valve's incumbent handheld.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI-Claw-A1M-4-big-doubts-that-mean-the-Steam-Deck-has-nothing-to-fear.805237.0.html

[LifePo7]

Yeah, it stinks.

[George]

IMHO:

The handheld price point really needs to be in the $400-600 space. (ideally pushing to the LOW end of that)

The runtime on battery ought to be at least 4hrs with +8hrs ought to be a target.

Last but surely not least the device size & weight ought to be small and light enough to be not only portable but also low impact in use.

This product fails on many aspects.

[Steve P]

You're not getting 4 hours, let alone 8 hours out of a device you specified unless it's just playing indie games with low graphics.

[Magazine section fan]

5. That big MSI logo right below the screen sucks donkey balls.

[Dan6]

I had a "top of the line" MSI laptop a while ago and after experiencing how they support their products - I don't trust this company any more and I don't believe that MSI Claw will be any good, especially in a long term.