The Rise of the "Pocket PC": Acer Unveils Monstrous 11-Inch Gaming Handheld at CES 2025
Acer unveils Nitro Blaze 11, a massive 11-inch gaming handheld with detachable controllers, alongside the more compact Nitro Blaze 8 at CES 2025.
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The Rise of the "Pocket PC": Acer Unveils Monstrous 11-Inch Gaming Handheld at CES 2025
CES 2025 witnessed a bold statement from Acer in the burgeoning handheld gaming market. While many manufacturers are refining compact, portable devices, Acer opted for a decidedly different approach with the Nitro Blaze 11, a behemoth of a gaming handheld boasting a massive 10.95-inch display. A Laptop in Disguise? The Nitro Blaze 11 isn't your average handheld. Under the hood lies a powerful AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS processor, typically found in high-performance laptops, paired with an integrated AMD Radeon 780M graphics card. This formidable combination ensures smooth gameplay even with demanding titles. Backed by 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and customizable storage options up to 2TB, the Nitro Blaze 11 is a veritable powerhouse. However, its "portable" nature might be debatable. Weighing in at over 1kg (2.3 pounds), it's akin to carrying two iPad Airs in your pocket. Detachable Controllers: A Touch of Versatility Recognizing the impracticality of lugging around such a hefty device, …