CES 2024 Day Three – new tools for comic book and graphic novel creators

Day Three of CES 2024 continues to deliver even more announcements about useful tools for comic book and graphic novel creators. Let’s check them out.

More screen, more folds from ASUS
ASUS introduced the ZenScreen Fold OLED MQ17QH 17.3-inch portable display with a resolution of 2560 x 1920. As an OLED display, the ZenScreen Fold OLED covers 100% of the cinema-grade DCI-P3 colour gamut for bold, saturated colours. When fully opened the display is 9.7mm thick and when folded it has a profile similar to a 12.5-inch portable display — an easy addition to your laptop bag weighing only 1.17kg.
Read more at https://edgeup.asus.com/2024/zenscreen-fold-oled-mq17qh/

Sound brilliant with new Audio-Technica microphone
For client video calls or interviews with this site, Audio-Technica announced the AT2020USB-XP includes a silent touch-sensitive mute switch, built-in headphone jack with volume control and personal mix control to allow for monitoring of the microphone. The microphone features plug-and-play USB-Type C operation, 24-bit 192 kHz sampling rate, three levels of noise reduction (via selector switch with LED indicator), automatic gain control (with LED indicator), and the inclusion of a clip-on pop filter. Read more at https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/at2020usb-xp

LG offers a monitor to go
LG announced the StanbyME GO LX5 is a wireless rotatable 27-inch Dolby Vision portable display. The device also includes Dolby Atmos speakers, an integrated battery, and a rugged case for on-the-go protection. LG was awarded the CES 2024 Innovation Honoree for the product introduction. Read more at https://www.lg.com/ca_en/lifestyle-screens/stanbyme-go/27lx5qkna/

MSI entertains you in downtime with Claw
MSI introduced its gaming handheld device called Claw — a portable AAA gaming experience with a 7-inch premium 120Hz display, boasting vibrant colour reproduction. Running on the Windows 11 operating system, Claw offers a 2-hour battery life under full workload conditions allowing for extended gaming sessions. Support for MSI APP Player allows for support of Android mobile games in addition to Windows games. Read more at https://us.msi.com/news/detail/MSI-Unveils-World-s-First-Gaming-Handheld-with-Core–Ultra-at-CES-2024143060

Portable vinyl to the rescue
While not a creative tool per se, the Audio-Technica Sound Burger is a great way to listen to background music on your vinyl records when writing or illustrating your next comic book or graphic novel. The Sound Burger offers a retro aesthetic with modern conveniences such as Bluetooth connectivity, USB charging and up to 12 hours of operation. High-quality sound reproduction is matched with a belt-drive system for both 33-1/3 and 45 RPM records. An audio cable is also included for listeners who prefer an analog, wired listening experience. Read more at https://www.audio-technica.com/en-ca/at-sb727

Stay tuned. More to come.