Asus Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announces the G550JK gaming notebook, an ultra-compact powerhouse with an ultra-crisp 15.6-inch display that offers all the benefits associated with the award-winning ROG notebook range in an even more portable form factor. Powered by 4th-generation Intel Core i7 processors, and featuring an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M GPU that can be overclocked thanks to ASUS TurboMaster technology, G550 provides the ultimate gaming-on-the-go experience for discerning users. Even when running at maximum speed, G550JK keeps its cool thanks to the intelligent dual-fan cooling system, which uses two independent fans and copper heat-sinks to cool the CPU and GPU perfectly when needed.
Visual enjoyment is assured by G550JK’s beautifully-detailed 15.6-inch Full HD IPS LED-backlit display, with its wide 178-degree viewing angles and anti-glare coating for comfort during long gaming sessions. Asus Color Gamut Management and automatic Color Management ensure a stunning visual experience at all times, with accurate, deep, rich and lifelike colors. Asus G550JK gaming notebook boasts a 4K/UHD (ultra-high-definition) 3840 x 2160-pixel display with exclusive VisualMaster technology that provides an incredibly wide color gamut of 100% NTSC, a world-first on a notebook.
Asus SonicMaster Premium, incorporating ICEpower , Bang & Olufsen technology, gives G550JK incredibly powerful high-fidelity audio with unrivalled clarity, and the external SonicMaster subwoofer pumps out massive bass for truly immersive gaming. ROG AudioWizard software makes light work of controlling audio settings for any environment, with five presets for different game genres.
The sleek and muscular low-profile aluminum lines of G550JK are enhanced by the signature ROG color scheme of matte black with fine red diamond-cut detailing. The subtle illuminated ROG logo on the lid adds a touch of exclusivity and makes sure opponents know exactly what they’re up against. Gaming on the go has never looked this sharp. GX500 is also equipped with intelligent dual-fan cooling system for exceptionally-efficient and effective cooling.
Specification Asus G550JK:
Processors: Intel Core i7-4700HQ
Chipset: Mobile Intel HM86 Chipset
Operating System: Windows 8.1/ Windows 8.1 Professional
Memory: DDR3 1600 MHz up to 16GB
Display: 15.6-inch AG IPS FHD LED backlight (1920 x 1080) with 178 degree viewing angle; 15.6-inch AG HD LED backlight (1366 x 768) with 178 degree viewing angle
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M with 2/4 GB DDR3 VRAM
Storage: 2.5-inch SATA 1TB /1.5TB (5400rpm); 2.5-inch SATA 750GB/1TB (7200rpm); 2.5-inch SATA 750GB (5400rpm, SSH); 2.5-inch SATA 256GB SSD
Audio: ROG SonicMaster, MaxxAudio and ROG AudioWizard
Keyboard: red backlight
Optical Drive: DVD Super-Multi / Blu-ray Combo / Blu-ray writer
Camera: Built-in HD camera and array mic
Dimension and Weight: 38.3 x 25.5 x 2.77cm, 2.5kg (with 4-cell Battery).
Connectivity includes 3x USB 3.0 ports, mDP, HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm headphone and microphone sockets, (up to) a Blu-ray/DVD writer drive, and SD card reader.
