It does not yet show up on the ASUS page (there it is) but those looking for a gaming laptop with both G-SYNC and proper support for VR headsets can consider the ASUS ROG Strix GL702VM. The 17.3" screen is 1080p with full G-SYNC support, though there is no mention of the maximum refresh rate. Your keyboard will not click but the 30-key rollover should be good for everyone who is not a feline seeking warmth. It sports a single USB 3.1 Thunderbolt Type-C port, along with three USB 3.0 ports as well as HDMI and DisplayPort out which ensures your VR headset will work with the laptop. Check out the full PR just below.
Fremont, CA (September 19, 2016) — ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the immediate availability of the ROG Strix GL702VM VR Ready gaming laptop, featuring an NVIDIA GTX 1060 GPU, Intel core i7 CPU, and a Full HD G-SYNC display for smooth and stutter free gaming. The GL702VM also packs next gen connectivity with a USB 3.1 Thunderbolt Type-C port, capable of lightning fast data transfer speeds and Ultra HD display output.
Portable and powerful gaming
The ROG Strix GL702VM delivers powerful performance in a light and portable package capable of fitting snuggly in messenger bags or backpacks. The GL702VM employs a 6th generation Intel Core i7 CPU, a NVIDIA GTX 1060 GPU with 6GB GDDR5, 16GB of high-performance DDR4 RAM, and a vibrant 17.3” Full HD display. The anti-glare matte display features G-SYNC technology to create beautifully smooth gaming experiences, eliminating tearing, and reducing stutter and lag.The GL702VM uses a specially engineered triple fan cooling system. The cooling system features independent heatsinks, heatpipes, and fans for the CPU and GPU, while a third fan is positioned to provide additional cooling to the GPU during lengthy gaming sessions to prevent performance throttling due to heat and maximize framerates.
Built for gamers, featuring the latest technologies
The ROG Strix GL702VM features an anti-ghosting tactile gaming keyboard with 1.6mm of travel distance and up to 30-key rollover protection, ensuring each keystroke is accurately recorded. The keyboard features highlighted WASD keys and neon orange accents throughout, complimented by an aluminum lid with a hairline texture finish.The G702VM is also outfitted with a USI 3.1 Thunderbolt Type-C port, for single-cable data and signal transmission rates of up to 40Gbps, while also capable of serving as a display output, or for future performance upgrades through external GPU enclosures, such as the upcoming ASUS XG Station II.
ROG Gaming Center
The ROG Gaming Center is available on all ROG gaming notebooks and is a portal to ROG utilities, apps, and tools. System monitoring, overclocking settings, setting macro keys, display and audio tuning, lighting effects, network optimization, and more are available via the ROG Gaming Center software.
Looks good except I expect a
Looks good except I expect a bigger SSD. Why even ship with a mechanical HD?
This is going to be my next
This is going to be my next laptop. The non-SSD model is actually the better choice though. A $200 premium for a 256GB SATA SSD?! Crazy. The 960 EVO 256GB will be less than $200.
Yeah, came to say this. Only
Yeah, came to say this. Only Apple should have the gall to charge such a premium. Since the laptop is taking an actual HDD, it should be feasible to drop in a SSD replacement.
So, let me get this straight,
So, let me get this straight, the screen is NOT IPS?
That’s really disappointing, I could overlook everything else, but the screen?
I mean, what the hell were they thinking?
going off of this, i believe
going off of this, i believe it is IPS, but they do not specify
"The display can be seen clearly up to 160° thanks to its wide view panel so there's hardly any color shift even when you're viewing it from extreme positions."
Cant get over the fact that
Cant get over the fact that the little brother 15″ STRIX has a 1070. What gives with the 1060 on this 17″er?