Click, shoot, scroll, or type, the ROG Strix GL703GS-DS74 is more than capable of running light games that don’t require high end hardware. And at C$3,152.56, this laptop won’t break the bank either.
As a student or researcher in the social or physical sciences, this device provides a good balance of portability (with it's 17.3 inches screen size) and performance so that you're free to roam the labs or libraries with a machine that can competently multi-task your data crunching, "multi-tabbed browsing" and the production of academic content.
You need to pack a lot into this screen, hence a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels pixels, you'll have sufficient visual clarity to decide which video sequence will give the impact you're looking for.
Continuously tweaking video clips are fun but requires a quite a bit of computing power. Which is why the memory size of 16 GB, the multi-core processor and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 graphics card all combine to provide a level of performance that matches your needs.
In addition, this laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard.
It also comes with the Memory card reader just in case you need an alternative option to move your creative work from once device to another.
The ROG Strix GL703GS-DS74 provides a great playground to create homemade tracks, mixes and audio effects. It offers ample storage for your music files with a total capacity of 1256 GB. Also, the Intel Core i7-8750H processor gives sufficient power for converting your work into various music file formats.
When you need crystal clear audio and plenty of grunt for processing and encoding, the ROG Strix GL703GS-DS74 can handle everything you throw at it. A selection of ports allow you to connect instruments and devices, while the 2.2 GHz takes care of the actual production work.
Managing finances has never been simpler. The ROG Strix GL703GS-DS74 has enough processing power to manage even the largest spreadsheets. And the inclusion of a 1 makes typing and updating numbers even easier.
You'll need a machine that can handle multiple VMs for your various dev environments. The ROG Strix GL703GS-DS74 sports an Intel Core i7-8750H , (a processor with 6 cores) plus a healthy 16 GB of RAM to power your VMs and dev tools.
Spreadsheets, presentations and documents, are relatively undemanding, but the Intel Core i7-8750H processor and 16 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel' on the ROG Strix GL703GS-DS74
Surf comfortably as all components of your Asus will easily handle the web
Sending and receiving email is a relatively lightweight activity that the ROG Strix GL703GS-DS74 can comfortably handle. It also comes with of total storage so you never have to delete a message or attachment again.
Although less powerful than other laptops, the ROG Strix GL703GS-DS74 is more than capable of keeping you connected to Facebook, Twitter and all the other social networks you love.
The lights may be low, but that doesn’t mean you can’t work. The ROG Strix GL703GS-DS74’s built-in 1 allows you to type accurately – even in the dark
The quality of keyboard is crucial to data entry, so the ROG Strix GL703GS-DS74 includes a numeric keypad to make your life easier.
Not just a pretty face, the ROG Strix GL703GS-DS74 uses ergonomic design to give you a gaming advantage.
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Portable gaming with the specs you need; this is what the ASUS ROG Strix promises and certainly delivers. It's got it all, from the powerful processor to the hybrid SSD and HDD that boosts loading times and storage more than ever before. The screen is a delight to play games on, with an impressive looking 17.3-inch display that's in Full HD, a matte finish, and the ever-awesome backlight. Already set-up for VR gaming, this is going to last you a long time without worrying about the future of the gaming world. What's more, you can enjoy a customizable keyboard backlight, perfect for game-playing long into the night. If you enjoy taunting and mocking your opponents, then the Sonic Studio software will keep voice volume stabilized, and Sonic Radar keeps you aware of where your teammates and opponents are on the map. High-speed internet makes it easy to get online wherever you are too. This is a gaming laptop that loses nothing by being ultra-portable.
Specification | Description |
---|---|
Design | |
Colour | Black |
Form Factor | Clamshell |
Display | |
Display HD Type | FHD |
Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
Display Size | 17.3 inches |
Display Technology Name | TN |
Processor | |
Processor Architecture | 64 Bit |
Processor Cores | 6 cores |
Processor Family | Intel Core i7 |
Processor Model | Intel Core i7-8750H |
Processor Speed | 2.20 GHz |
Processor Threads | 12 |
Memory | |
RAM Size | 16 GB |
RAM Speed | 2800 MHz |
RAM Type | DDR4-SDRAM |
Storage | |
Solid State Hybrid Drive Capacity | 1000 |
SSD Capacity | 256 GB |
Storage Total Capacity | 1256 GB |
Storage Type | SSHD + SSD |
Graphics | |
Graphics Card Model - Dedicated | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 |
Graphics Card Model - Integrated | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
Graphics Card Type | Dedicated |
Networking | |
Network Bluetooth Type | 4.2 |
Network Wired Type | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
Network Wireless Type | b/g/n/ac |
Ports & Interfaces | |
HDMI Port | 1 |
Memory Card Reader | 1 |
Microphone | 1 |
Mini DisplayPort | 1 |
USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Ports | 1 |
USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1) Type-A Ports | 4 |
Camera | |
Camera | 1 |
Keyboard | |
Keyboard Back-lit | Yes |
Keyboard Num-Pad | Yes |
Software | |
Operating System Architecture | 64 Bit |
Operating System Name | Microsoft Windows |
Operating System Version | Windows 10 |
Battery | |
Battery Life | 2 hours |
Weight & Dimensions | |
Dimesnsions - Depth | 27.94 cm |
Dimesnsions - Height | 2.39 cm |
Dimesnsions - Width | 41.4 cm |
Weight | 3.04 kg |