The result is breathtaking performance. In fact, the G60J is one of the fastest laptops we've ever tested. Its PCMark05 benchmark score of 7,891 is bettered only by that of the quad-core Alienware M17x, which scored 8,724.
It's the same story with 3D graphics. The Nvidia GeForce GTX 260M chipset resulted in a dazzling score of 12,019 in 3DMark06. This isn't quite as high as that of the M17x or a couple of other very expensive laptops, but it's enough to put the G60J among the top five gaming laptops. In real terms, it means that it can easily run current DirectX 10 games with medium to high detail settings, at the screen's native resolution.
Last, and very much least, we have battery life. That a laptop like this has enough juice to last while you move it between mains sockets should be considered a blessing, but a battery life of 50 minutes in Battery Eater's demanding Classic test means you won't have to hurry with the G60J. In the less intensive Reader's test, the battery lasted for a pretty feeble 1 hour and 18 minutes.
Conclusion
The Asus G60J may lack a brash design, but it packs more than enough punch to make light work of even the most demanding 3D games, not to mention any other applications. The only weak spot is the comparatively low-resolution screen. That may deter gamers looking for a no-compromise machine.
Edited by Charles Kloet
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