Gaming Laptop: ASUS G750JZ
Best 17-inch Gaming Laptop: ASUS G750JZ.The gaming arms race continues, and the latest to escalate this never-ending battle is the ASUS G750JZ-XS72, a $2,999 system with Nvidia's newest and most powerful mobile graphics card. But in addition to the GeForce GTX 880M GPU, this 17-inch rig also features a 2.4-GHz Intel Core i7-4700HQ processor, a whopping 32GB of RAM, and dual 256GB solid-state drives (SSDs) in a RAID 0 array
Pros: Top-end gaming performance; Runs quiet and cool; Attractive design; Very good battery life Cons: Expensive; Keyboard not customizable The Verdict: The Asus G750JZ makes the most of Nvidia's new GeForce GTX 880M graphics, delivering awesome gaming power in a sleek design.
Part Lamborghini and part stealth fighter, the ASUS G750Jz is just as menacing as its predecessors. Its angled design is identical to that of the G750Jx, with a soft-touch black lid that tapers on either side. The lid feels comfortable to the touch, but has a tendency to show oily fingerprints.
Inside, the unassuming deck is made of black, brushed aluminum, with a triangular power button sitting in the upper-right corner. On the back are the two iconic, oversize air vents that have come to symbolize ASUS' high-end gaming rigs.
Best 17-inch Gaming Laptop: ASUS G750JZ.The gaming arms race continues, and the latest to escalate this never-ending battle is the ASUS G750JZ-XS72, a $2,999 system with Nvidia's newest and most powerful mobile graphics card. But in addition to the GeForce GTX 880M GPU, this 17-inch rig also features a 2.4-GHz Intel Core i7-4700HQ processor, a whopping 32GB of RAM, and dual 256GB solid-state drives (SSDs) in a RAID 0 array
Pros: Top-end gaming performance; Runs quiet and cool; Attractive design; Very good battery life Cons: Expensive; Keyboard not customizable The Verdict: The Asus G750JZ makes the most of Nvidia's new GeForce GTX 880M graphics, delivering awesome gaming power in a sleek design.
Part Lamborghini and part stealth fighter, the ASUS G750Jz is just as menacing as its predecessors. Its angled design is identical to that of the G750Jx, with a soft-touch black lid that tapers on either side. The lid feels comfortable to the touch, but has a tendency to show oily fingerprints.
Inside, the unassuming deck is made of black, brushed aluminum, with a triangular power button sitting in the upper-right corner. On the back are the two iconic, oversize air vents that have come to symbolize ASUS' high-end gaming rigs.
