Could ONE XPLAYER be the Nintendo Switch of PCs?

ONE XPLAYER is a powerful new handheld games console designed to play AAA PC-Steam games on the move and that launches on Indiegogo on May 10th.

Developed by One-Netbook Technology, a leading portable computing devices company, ONE XPLAYER aims to provide an immersive gaming experience for gamers anytime, anywhere. The new console is already turning heads, winning the 2020 Intel Innovation Award at the CTE CEO Summit 2021.

Redefining the Handheld PC Console

ONE XPLAYER brings hardcore gamers an unparalleled gaming entertainment with its powerful specs. At the heart of ONE XPLAYER is Intel’s newest model Core i7-1185G7, with this cutting-edge processor allowing the console to handle AAA titles with ease.

The console features an 8.4-inch Full-HD IPS Display with 2560 x 1600 resolution bringing impressive graphics and taking the handheld gaming experience to a level not experienced before. Meanwhile, the ONE XPLAYER’s large screen with 358 ppi pixel density creates an immersive gaming experience.

The top-grade 3D speaker embedded in the front of the console means AAA soundtracks and sound effects are crisp and impactful. ONE XPLAYER offers three choices of ROM size – 2TB, 1TB and 500GB – to allow for a large number of games to be stored in the console at the same time.

Ultimate Gaming Experience

ONE XPLAYER is designed to set players free from gaming chairs and provide them with an uncompromised gaming experience anywhere they go.

The console features a bracket on the back, which provides firm and stable support for the console when needed. Full-screen games will have no black border in ONE XPLAYER and it is possible to see the screen from any angle.

ONE XPLAYER’s linear triggers also bring players a completely different level of experience in shooting or sports games. Fast-action games such as NBA 2K21 benefit from the linear triggers, which could effectively help gamers up their gameplay.

Inspired by Xbox’s ergonomically comfortable controllers, ONE XPLAYER is dedicated to match and even exceed the user experience on the controllers with the optimized position and arcs of buttons to prevent fingers from cramping after extended playtime. The arrangement and radian of ABXY keys is specifically designed to fit into gamers’ palm.

ONE XPLAYER as a next-generation console delivers flawless gaming experiences to players under various scenarios. It’s been supported by the leading game publisher Tencent Games during the process of product development and marketing.

Here are key highlights:

  • CPU: Intel’s newest model Tiger Lake I7 – The most powerful CPU for gaming
  • CPU for gaming Screen: 2560 x 1600 – The best resolution compared to the competing products
  • Battery: 15,300mA – 40 mins longer in battery life compared to the competing products
  • Linear trigger – Features a configuration that optimizes gaming experience, especially in FPS
  • Double cooling fans – Avoid overheating, reduce the chance of game lag and extend battery life
  • Ergonomic design – The curving profile and button design are all made for a comfortable gaming experience
  • USB ports: 2x USB4.0 thunderbolt + 1x USB 3.0
  • ROM: Available in 2TB, 1TB and 500GB

Pricing and Availability

ONE XPLAYER is now accepting worldwide pre-orders with a super early bird price starting at $899 for the basic model on Indiegogo. It is one of the few crowdfunding products that are expected to be available within one month time after crowdfunding ends.

Watch the promo video here:

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Making the most out of the Huawei Soundjoy

05/24/2023

Portable Bluetooth speakers have become a staple for most. Even if you’re not the type to use one every day, you probably have one lying around somewhere just in case. And there’s no shame in that. A portable Bluetooth speaker has many places in today’s world. You can use it for work, at the gym, on your adventures — anywhere really.

The Huawei SoundJoy is one of many speakers on the market today but this device boasts a Devialet sound system and a couple of other helpful features to help you in your daily routine.

Quick review

First, a quick review. The Huawei SoundJoy is a cylindrical speaker with a fabric exterior and a rubberized bottom. You have a subtle RGB ring light on one end for a little pizzazz and its big physical buttons are hard to miss.

Now this device basically has all the characteristics you’d want for a portable Bluetooth speaker including IP67 dust and water protection, long-lasting battery life (around 2-3 days in the real world), fast charging, portable design, and a few smart features.

The Huawei Soundjoy produces surprisingly high-quality audio and wide projection for its size. The Devialet speaker system built into the Soundjoy feels fully utilized producing loud and detailed audio.

Bassheads will find joy in the low hums and heavy hits and it’s probably the best bass performance from a speaker in this price range. At almost maximum volume, however, you’ll start to hear a bit of distortion.

The preset tuning of this speaker obviously favors the lows which does occasionally drown out the vocals for some songs. Luckily, this is fixable and we’ll get to that later on in this article.

For smart features, the Huawei Soundjoy covers the basics.

Apart from being a Bluetooth speaker, the Soundjoy also comes equipped with microphones so you can use it for calls or conferences as well. It also supports voice assistants and can pick up voice commands for both your phone and the speaker itself. The speaker is also NFC-capable so you can also connect (and even transfer songs) by tapping your phone to the device.

In a Huawei ecosystem, you’ll get access to more features such as Automatic Discovery which automatically pairs the Soundjoy to other Huawei devices on your network.

For its cons, there isn’t much. Obviously, if you don’t like bass-heavy speakers then this isn’t for you as its heaviness is its best quality. If you’re specific with sound quality and tuning, you should know that options are limited and you won’t get access to an equalizer or more advanced tools like that.

And while I really like the ring light on the bottom, the novelty wears out quickly and I wish you had more options for color or movement.

But overall, as your everyday Bluetooth speaker, the Huawei Soundjoy is set up to satisfy. With hardly any complaints (except maybe the lack of cuter colors and limited IOS support), it’s more about how to make the most of your speaker to really get the best value, and here are a few tips.

Customized tuning

As mentioned, out of the box, the Huawei Soundjoy is a bass-heavy speaker that emphasizes drops and hits over vocals and tinier details. And while that is a preference for some, you can easily change that through the app.

Head over to the AI Life app available through the Huawei AppGallery. If you’ve already connected to the speaker, you should see a card for it.

There are two ways to tune your audio in the app. You can first choose a mode. There are three available — Hi-Fi, Vocal, and Devialet Mode.

Hi-Fi offers more balanced tuning where lows aren’t as heavy and pronounced. It offers a more open soundscape that’s able to feature the tinier details. Vocal, most obviously, prioritizes voice clarity. This is best used when listening to podcasts or when on a call as it does tone down the overall fullness the speaker is capable of.

Finally, we have Devialet mode which is actually the default setting and the most bass-heavy of all the modes. But I personally think it’s the best for showcasing the capabilities of this speaker.

Below the sound modes is a small virtual knob for bass adjustment. Here you can fine-tune how much more or less bass you want. Our Soundjoy is usually set on Devialet mode with +2dB bass and it works across different genres so far.

Daisy chain for bigger sound

The Huawei SoundJoy is a loud little speaker that can get even louder with a little help from friends.

If you have another Soundjoy on hand, you can link them up for bigger stereo sound. And Huawei made it fun to do, too. Simply shaking both devices at the same time will prompt them to link up.

But if you really want BIG sound, you can keep the chain going up to 100 speakers. What that sounds like I’ve yet to experience but I’m pretty sure it would be fun.

Helpful little features

Most portable Bluetooth speakers are pretty simple and the Huawei Soundjoy is no exception. But it does offer a few helpful features.

An underappreciated feature for me is the ability to program the speaker to shut down after a few minutes of inactivity. Done through the app, you can access the schedule off time feature and choose from the preset times.

And did you know that the ring light is actually an indicator?

Different colors and breathing patterns dictate what’s happening with the speaker. For example, when you see a spinning,  blinking white light, a One-Hop transfer is in process. Or when you see the light turn yellow, it means your battery level is less than 10%.

There’s also a low-power consumption mode that works to preserve battery when you’re running low.

To activate this, simply hold down the voice button (it has a microphone icon on it) for five seconds. You can exit anytime by pressing any of the buttons.

Final thoughts

Again, there’s little to complain about with the Huawei Soundjoy. I’ve personally been using it as an external speaker for my PC since it sounds a whole lot better than my monitor speakers. I can keep it plugged in, too, so it’s always charged and ready to go if ever I need to leave the house with it too.

I find it also has a more refined design compared to others in its price range without looking too boring. You’ve got great sound courtesy of Devialet and long-lasting battery life so you won’t be left soundtrack-less on your adventures.

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