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big time with their GeForce RTX and GeForce RTX 40 series of desktop graphics cards that are the design-in solutions for computer manufacturers who want to deliver dynamite gaming and exceptional graphic creativity. Truthfully, there were only a few notebooks that didn’t arrive at the occasion for us, and we find it difficult to believe you can go wrong when you find a size, weight you like and a keyboard, screen you can work with so, showing just two was difficult. Acer’s Predator Helios 16, 18 have incorporated swappable mechanical switches that give great tactile feedback and faster response. They feature Intel’s latest silicon and Nvidia’s RTX 4090 for outstanding graphics on the mini-LED display. Dell’s refreshed XPS family includes Intel’s NPU (neural processor) that is said to accelerate AI tasks and extend battery life. They include Microsoft’s Copilot key for fast access to the AI assistant. The unit’s 3K OLED screen is not only conservative with battery life but is also easy on the eyes. But then, if you offered us one of the HP Spectre x360 14s or Lenovo Gen 5 ThinkBooks or ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14s, we sure wouldn’t turn it down. And if we were a serious gamer, there were a few wide/curved OLED screens we’d find tempting. There was more – lots more – great technology and promises wrapped into the four days, and everyone had their favorites list. But what we felt rose above the noise was the fact that the entertainment industry was showing that it is more than something you simply sit back and enjoy. It wants a seat at the table when it comes to advancing technology that’s supposed to help us work and relax. Sometimes, when it sounds too good to be true … it is! Still, CES is the best place to find out what tomorrow has to offer.