It feels like there’s something good in here… - AYANEO Slide
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UPDATE: The original video was privated because it turns out the Slide DOES have a touchscreen, but the unit we were sent did not, nor is it mentioned anywhere on AYANEO's website. Here's a new copy of the video with a correction added! Thanks to MANSCAPED for sponsoring today's video. Get 20% Off + Free International Shipping with promo code CIRCUIT or visit manscaped.com The handheld PC market is getting competitive which means you have to do more and more to stick out from the other options available. AYANEO's new Slide, however, takes a page from 2002 with its slide-out keyboard functionality. With decent specs, but some missing features, does Linus think this is worth the price?
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The video opens with a strong emphasis on packaging and the unusual form factor of the AYANEO Slide, highlighting the reveal of a compact handheld PC that integrates a full keyboard. The presenter praises the distinctive packaging and the idea of a slide-out keyboard as a key differentiator from rivals like the Steam Deck, Legion Go, and Ally, explaining how Windows usability is improved by physical keys when jumpstarting setup and account logins. He then walks through the hardware basics, detailing the device’s ports, buttons, and the 30-degree tilting display that aims to reduce wrist strain and improve ergonomics. The discussion moves toward everyday usability, noting a clean black aesthetic, a compact power brick, USB-C with USB4 capabilities, and the potential footprint on a desk or in bed. The segment culminates with a focus on the screen tilt as a standout ergonomic feature and the overall impression that AYANEO is trying to combine productivity with portable gaming in a way not seen in some other handhelds.
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