ASUS Republic of Gamers G550JK laptop: Full HD, Core i7

ASUS Republic of Gamers introduced a new laptop in recent weeks, the G550JK. This machine brings with it a 15-inch display and hardware aimed at gamers, as well as the familiar ROG design elements those who've dabbed in ASUS's similar products will recognize.

The G550JK features a 15.6-inch Full HD LED display, as well as an Intel Core i7-4710HQ processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M graphics. RAM can be loaded up to 16GB, and it comes with a 750GB HDD (7200rpm). Given its game-centric nature, there's also a DVD drive/burner.

Says ASUS, this latest machine features a slim aluminum design and an anti-glare coating on the display, as well as the maker's Color Gamut Management software and SonicMaster Premium sound with ICEpower from Bang & Olufsen.

ASUS boasts that with the inclusion off an external subwoofer and Republic of Gamers AudioWizard software, the audio mixture produces "a great aural experiece", offering audio that is up to par with games. The laptop is available now for $1,099.99.

SOURCE: ASUS ROG