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The video showcases the Rog Ally, a compact gaming console, emphasizing its design, durability, and internals. Various features such as the device's construction, screen quality, internals like dual turbo fans and battery, and unique aspects like linear vibrators and RGB lighting are highlighted. Concerns about potential wear, button design, and issues with small tabs on buttons causing sticking are discussed. The disassembly process, including access to components like buttons, display ribbon, and battery, is also covered. Overall, the Rog Ally is praised for its modular and repair-friendly design, despite potential issues with button durability. The video concludes with a successful reassembly of the console.
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In this segment of the video, the focus is on the Rog Ally, a pocket-sized computer that can play games. The durability test includes checking the structure’s resilience, like the dual fans spinning up and the device heating up quickly. The Rog Ally uses Gorilla Glass Victus with a DXC coating to reduce glare. Applying a tempered glass screen protector is recommended for additional protection. The video also mentions the RGB lighting and grippy rubber-coated joysticks of the device.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the design and durability of the gaming console. It is highlighted that the direction pad, menu buttons, and triggers are made from plastic with concerns about potential wear due to the quality of the icons. The console features an expandable microSD memory card slot and a custom PCI Express Port for external GPUs. The design of the buttons is praised for their hard exterior and long-lasting nature. The screen is described as a 7-inch 1080p 120Hz IPS LCD, but concerns are raised about its durability under heat. The overall durability of the plastic construction and potential issues with separating edges are demonstrated through a forceful bend test.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses disassembling the Rog Ally console. They highlight the internals, such as the red motherboard, dual-cell battery providing 40 watt-hours, dual turbo fans, heat pipe, modular 512GB m.2 drive, and unique features like the linear vibrators attached to the thumbsticks for enhanced vibration effects. The console’s balanced design is emphasized, showcasing two fans, two battery cells, two vibrators, and stereo speakers. The disassembly process includes removing screws to access components like the ABXY buttons, display ribbon, and antenna wires. The speaker also admires the design, expressing a wish for red circuit boards in all technology worldwide. A distinctive feature of the Ally’s buttons is their uniform shape with notches, potentially allowing for accidental swapping due to their similarity.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses issues with small tabs on a button that can cause it to get caught and stuck. They compare the buttons on the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck, praising the larger tabs on those devices. The speaker also mentions the durability of the rubber button spring and praises the modular and repair-friendly design of the Rog Ally. They hint at potential issues with buttons getting stuck on the Rog Ally in the future. The video concludes with the reassembly and successful restart of the Rog Ally, with a mention of where to find tools used in the video.