Typical price: £1,700
What is it: 16-inch gaming laptop with quad-core Core i7 CPU
What we think: Goes like a rocket, but it's a shame that the screen isn't of a higher resolution
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 13 October 2009
Tags: Asus, Asus G60J, clock speed, chipset, aluminium
We like:
Outrageously fast; relatively subtle design; reasonably portable
We don't like:
Comparatively low-resolution screen; bendy keyboard; bezel masks display in the corners
CNET UK judgement:
The Asus G60J goes like a rocket and looks surprisingly low-key for a gaming laptop. Its specification is impressive, but it's a pity that the screen is of a relatively low resolution
Full review:
Asus' 'Republic of Gamers' brand of laptops has been around for a while now, and the company really impressed with the king-size, 18.4-inch W90 earlier this year. The new, 16-inch G60J has more manageable proportions, but Asus hasn't skimped on performance. Inside is a new Intel Core i7 processor that promises to make this £1,700 machine one of the fastest laptops we've ever seen. Continue Reading...
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