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Nvidia’s GeForce RTX GPU for laptops has arrived, hot on the heels of its announcement at CES. Unfortunately, all the hand-wringing and chest-beating that surrounded the original GeForce RTX has followed. It may magnify further with the newest GeForce RTX laptop GPUs, as detractors look for more evidence that Nvidia’s pursuit of a hybrid ray tracing future is the wrong path.

While it’s far too early to pass any judgment on GeForce RTX in laptops, we can at least walk you through the reasons you may actually want to buy a GeForce RTX-based laptop—or not.

Reasons to buy a GeForce RTX laptop

Put on your green t-shirt and queue up the ray tracing demos so you can rub your friends’ faces in them. Yes, if you’re a fan of what Nvidia has achieved with ray tracing, here are some of the reasons you might just want to buy a GeForce RTX laptop.

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Wi-Fi dead spots are a bane in any home. A mesh router system can eliminate them—but their all-over coverage usually comes with a hefty price tag. Not today! Amazon is selling one of our favorite mesh routers on an ultra-steep discount. TheLinksys Velop Home Mesh Wi-Fi System is $100, 50 percent off its $200 list price and a sharp drop from its most recent price of $180.

The Linksys Velop system comes with two mesh routers, with the possibility to add on more as needed. These nodes, placed strategically in your home, can expand your Wi-Fi range and ensure no basement or garage becomes a dead spot. Their sleek, rectangular shape is easy to tuck into a room, while you can choose either black or white depending on your design needs. In addition, you’ll be able to control your Wi-Fi from anywhere with the Linksys mobile app, which will allow you to test connection speeds, set parental controls, allow guest access, and prioritize devices’ connectivity. In addition, the router system can be controlled using just your voice.

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Samsung is so confident in the Galaxy S10’s battery that it’s letting you give away some of your precious percentage points. A new feature called Wireless PowerShare lets you literally turn your S10 into a wireless charging mat so you can power up another Qi-enabled phone just by laying it on the back of the S10. It works on all three models. Here’s how to use it:

1. Pull down on the notification shade until the Quick Settings appear. If you don’t see a Wireless PowerShare button, swipe to the left to find it and tap the button to turn it on.
2. Lay the S10 on its face and place a second phone, Galaxy Watch, or Galaxy Buds case back-to-back against the S10. For best results, you’ll want to line up the phones the same way to prevent slipping and make sure the coils meet.
3. When you’re finished, remove the phone, and pull down the notification shade. You’ll see a persistent notification for Wireless PowerShare. Tap as usual to expand it, and then tap Turn off to stop it.

You can still use your S10 while charging the other phone. Wireless PowerShare obviously will drain your phone’s battery faster, so be mindful of how much battery life is being used. On average, you’ll lose about 25 percent of your battery per hour, but your mileage will vary.

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