Technology & IT | Saturday 2 April, 2016 4:58 am |

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) is set to leave gaming fans chomping at the bit this GITEX Shopper Spring Edition 2016, by unveiling the world’s first liquid-cooled gaming laptop with the detachable ROG-exclusive Hydro Overclocking System cooling module. From 30 March to 2 April, gaming fans in the region will be given an exclusive preview of the GX700 which will be available in the UAE in early Q2 of this year. This one of a kind gaming laptop is priced at AED 19,999 and will be available for pre-order soon. 

The impressive ROG Hydro Overclocking System provides a superior overclocking performance for unrivalled gaming power to the GX700. Powered by the 6th-generation Intel mobile K-SKU processor and a discrete NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 graphics card, GX700 gives users desktop-grade power at home and ultra-fast performance on the go. It also takes pride in being the world’s first 17-inch gaming laptop that immerses users in real 4K UHD gaming environments which give users the smoothest and fastest gaming visuals possible. GX700 delivers on performance and design giving gamers a truly-mobile platform for extreme gaming while providing the advantage of mobility.

Mahiuddin Khasru, Sub Regional Head at ASUS commented, “We see the GITEX Shopper as an incredibly important event in the calendar, where we have the opportunity to get closer to our consumers and allow them to experience our extensive range of products first hand. This year, we are particularly excited to unveil the GX700 to our consumers, alongside our hero gaming devices the G752, G751 and G501. We are also excited to showcase the new generation of 2-in-1 devices including the Transformer Book Flip TP200 and the Vivobook Flip TP301, as well as our premium Ultrabooks, the Zenbook UX303UB and Zenbook UX305FA. 

“We are seeing an overwhelming trend towards our products beyond the realms of traditional IT, reflecting consumer thirst for the ultrabook, 2 in 1 and gaming segments as well as the consumer confidence in our devices – which offer high quality and great value.” 

The brand’s dedication to provide its customers with the advanced technological products can be witnessed in the form of their extensive portfolio including the 2 in 1 convertible notebooks as well as its Ultrabook series. Other Hero products to be displayed at Gitex Shopper are - Transformer Book Flip TP200, the thinnest and lightest convertible laptop by ASUS, with all-day battery life and VivoBook Flip TP301, weighing merely at 1.5kg and equipped with a remarkable 360-degree, multi-gear metal hinge gives the flexibility to work and relax anytime.  

Part of its Ultrabook series, the Zenbook UX303UB is a 13” ultra slim Windows laptop*, with its ultra-light all-aluminum body designed for a luxurious look, coupled with a dedicated graphics card for premium performance and power. The Zenbook UX305FA, is slim, featherweight powerhouse, and at  just 1.2kg with 8GB RAM and Intel® Core™ M processor, it’s packed with high performance technology and mobility for seamless use.

ASUS constantly strives to provide its consumers with innovative and exciting products, and add to its commendable portfolio. ASUS is currently celebrating climbing the ranks in the tech guru site, LaptopMag.com which recently placed the brand at number 3 in its Laptop Brand ranking, climbing an impressive 4 places, highlighting the growing confidence from consumers in the ASUS brand and its extensive portfolio.