Typical price: £2,228
What is it: Gaming laptop with 18.4-inch screen and high-speed graphics
What we think: It's as fast and impressive as it is heavy -- and it's really, really heavy
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 18 May 2009
Tags: Asus, Asus W90, adaptor, graphics card, overclocking
We like:
Stylish design for a gaming laptop; super-fast graphics performance; huge 6GB of memory; massive screen
We don't like:
Hard to carry, unless you're on steroids; Blu-ray software didn't work for us; pricey
Also known as:
Asus W90 W90VP-UZ023J; Asus Republic of Gamers W90
You might also need:
Republic of Gamers rucksack; wireless mouse
CNET UK judgement:
The W90 is the fastest gaming laptop we've ever tested. Its hyper-quick graphics card and enormous 18.4-inch screen has opened a can of industrial-strength whup-ass on its Alienware and Dell XPS rivals. Just make sure you're strong enough to carry the thing
Full review:
Asus' Republic of Gamers brand usually lags behind Alienware and Dell XPS laptops, but that looks set to change thanks to the W90. Potentially the fastest gaming laptop in existence, Asus hopes it will dominate the gaming world in the same way its Eee PC range has cornered the netbook market. It's available to buy now from £2,228. Continue Reading...
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