
ASUS GL552 Gaming Laptop Released
Asus has just released the GL552 15-inch gaming laptop, sporting the latest brushed aluminum stlying and red-backlit keyboard, combined with an Intel Core i7-4720HQ quad-core processor and new Nvidia GTX 950M graphics. The new gaming notebook retains the classic stealthy F-22 Raptor-inspired lines popularized by ROG’s G Series, with angled surfaces.
It sports a stylish low-profile keyboard, with easy-touch keys that operate with a travel distance of 1.8mm. The marked WASD key group and dedicated numeric pad enable full control. Manufactured as an one-piece construction, the entire keyboard is illuminated by a ROG-red backlight.
GL552 also offers maxed-out storage options, with an up to 2TB hard disk drive and an up to 256GB M.2 solid-state disk (SSD) available as an option. It’s also simple to push GL552 even further, with a slide-off panel offering instant access to M.2 SSD, hard drive and memory slots.
GL552 features ASUS-exclusive GameFirst III technology, which optimizes networks to give users lag-free gameplay. It prioritizes game packets and allocates more bandwidth for lag-free gaming. GameFirst III features four preset packet-priority modes, and manual settings for users who want total control over their network.
GL552’s 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display has a matte-black finish that eliminates glare. The display offers wide 178-degree viewing angles. In addition, ASUS SonicMaster provides high-fidelity audio, while ROG AudioWizard features five preset modes with settings tailored to suit different game genres.
SPECIFICATIONS |
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Processor |
Intel Core i7-4720HQ (2.6GHz-3.6GHz) Mobile Intel HM86 Chipset NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M with up to 4GB GDDR3 VRAM |
Operating system |
Windows 8.1/ Windows 8.1 Professional |
Display |
15.6-inch IPS FHD (1920×1080) panel 15.6-inch TN HD (1366×768) panel All panels feature an anti-glare coating |
Cameras |
Built-in HD camera |
Memory & |
2 x SODIMM socket for expansion up to 16 GB DDR3L DRAM 1 x SATA Slot for 2.5-inch SATA 6Gbit/s HDD up to 2TB or SATA 6Gbit/s SSD 128GB/256GB 1 x M.2 (2280) Slot for SATA 6Gbit/s SSD 128GB/256GB |
Wireless |
802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.0 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0 |
Interface |
1 x D-sub VGA port 2 x USB 3.0 / 1 x USB2.0 1 x HDMI 1 x Headphone-out and mic-in 1 x RJ-45 LAN port |
Battery |
Four-cell lithium-ion, 3200mAh |
Size |
385 x 255 x 32.4mm (for non-touch models) |
Weight |
2.5kg (estimated) |