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The Lexar Play X SSD combines an M.2 2230 drive with an adapter into a handy and speedy package, but you won't find it in the US yet
The Lexar Play X SSD offers a versatile M.2 2230 drive with a 2280 adapter, providing flexibility for handhelds, laptops, and desktops. While its read speeds slightly underperform advertised specs, it delivers strong write speeds and fast game loading times. Currently, this hybrid storage solution is only available in UK retailers and not yet in the US.
Kioxia Exceria Pro G2 NVMe SSD review
The Kioxia Exceria Pro G2 NVMe SSD offers solid, dependable performance with good sequential speeds and 4K numbers, but it falls short of topping performance charts and can run a bit hot. While its hardware, featuring the Silicon Motion SM2508 controller and Kioxia's BiCS8 TLC NAND, is promising, its real-world results and in-game loading times are slower than some contemporaries, making it a drive of its time that leaves questions about its value and availability.
One of the best-value gaming laptops available right now: RTX 5070 Ti, 32GB RAM, OLED, Core Ultra 9 for $1,549
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S gaming laptop is available for $1,549.99, featuring an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, a 240Hz OLED display, and an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor. This deal offers significant value for a high-performance gaming laptop. Additionally, the article touches on Nintendo's potential Switch 2 design changes due to EU regulations and Nvidia's defense of its DLSS technology against AI upscaling criticisms.
