Podcast #464 - Vega Redux, Intel 8th Gen Core, and more!
Subject: General Tech | August 24, 2017 - 11:24 AM | Alex Lustenberg
Tagged: vulkan, vlan, video, samsung galaxy note 8, rx vega, podcast, Linksys WRT32x, kaby lake, Intel, ice lake, htc vive, ECS, Core, asus zenphone 4, acer predator z271t
PC Perspective Podcast #464 - 08/17/17
Join us for continued discussion on RX Vega, Intel 8th Gen Core, and more!
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Hosts: Ryan Shrout, Jeremy Hellstrom, Josh Walrath, Allyn Malventano
Peanut Gallery: Ken Addison, Alex Lustenberg
Program length: 1:34:56
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Week in Review:
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0:07:54 Let’s talk about RX Vega!
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My Review
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Pricing concerns
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Availability
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Different die packages
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Locked BIOS
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News items of interest:
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1:02:55 HTC Vive Price Drops to $599
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1:17:20 Fishing for Ice Lake rumours
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Hardware/Software Picks of the Week
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1:19:15 Ryan: Luke Skywalker Lightsaber Lamp
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1:23:30 Jeremy: Everyone needs lightbulbs, right?
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1:25:15 Josh: Used in 3 builds lately for work. Awesome.
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1:26:45 Allyn: Razer Blade
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Closing/outro

Acer Predator Z271T With Tobii Eye Tracking
It seems like it's never been a better time to be a PC gamer. With new technologies like VR, AR, HDR, adaptive sync, and high refresh rates being introduced or improved upon at a rapid pace, there's always something new and exciting right around the corner.
Today, we're taking a look at one new technology that promises to bridge the gap between traditional monitors and full-blown VR or AR setups: eye tracking. Originally developed for its use as an assistive device for users with disabilities, eye tracking is making a big jump to gaming, as it can both provide an additional method of control input as well as alter the way the user experiences the game.
We first took a look at Tobii a few years ago with an early standalone eye tracking device. Now Tobii eye tracking is starting to make its way directly into monitors, and we spent some time with one such monitor: the Acer Predator Z271T.
Specs & Box Contents
The Acer Predator Z271T -- which I'll refer to as "Z27" going forward -- is a $700 27-inch monitor with a curved VA panel, 1920x1080 native resolution, and 144Hz refresh rate. The complete technical specifications:
Acer Predator Z271T | |
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Screen Size | 27-inch |
Curve Ratio | 1800R |
Response Time | 4ms |
Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Backlight Technology | LED |
Panel Technology | Vertical Alignment (VA) |
Tilt Angle | -5 to +25 degrees |
Viewing Angle | 178 degrees horizontal/vertical |
Maximum Adjustable Height | 4.72 inches |
Video | |
Maximum Resolution | 1920x1080 |
Standard Refresh Rate | 144 Hz |
Color Supported | 16.7 Million |
Contrast Ratio | 3,000:1 |
Brightness | 300 nits |
Tearing Prevention Technology | G-SYNC |
Audio | |
Speakers | 2 x 7W |
Interfaces/Ports | |
DisplayPort | Yes |
HDMI | Yes |
3.5mm Audio Output | Yes |
USB 3.0 | Yes (4-port hub) |
Power Description | |
Operating Power Consumption | 27 watts |
Standby Power Consumption | 500 mW |
Off-Mode Power Consumption | 400 mW |
Physical Characteristics (with stand) | |
VESA Mount Compatible | Yes (100mm x 100mm) |
Height | 20.4 inches |
Width | 24.4 inches |
Depth | 10.6 inches |
Weight | 16.76 pounds |
Miscellaneous | |
Package Contents | 1 x DisplayPort cable 1 x HDMI cable 1 x USB 3.0 Cable Power cord |
In terms of physical characteristics, the Z27 weighs in at 16.76lbs and is 20.4-inches high, 24.4-inches wide, and 10.6-inches deep when attached to its included stand. From the stand, the Z27 can tilt from -5 degrees to 25 degrees, and swivel up to 30 degrees side-to-side.
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