(Definately not a) 10.1" Gaming Laptop Incoming


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So I like my netbooks, but they're generally underpowered. Anyway, I've seen this interesting little beast that's about to be released. There's no specs yet (got a couple more days).

https://www.asus.com/Laptops/ROG-ZEPHYRUS-GX501VI/Features/

The only thing I think looks a bit stupid is the keyboard/trackpad positions, because it's going to make the key size smaller, and they'll already be a bit smaller for the 10" form factor.


Related is this Razer Latop
https://www.razerzone.com/gb-en/gaming-systems/razer-blade-stealth
But I really can't stand when they put mouse keys underneath the trackpad.
 
Looks neat. Where does it say 10 inches? I only see that Asus makes absolutely sure that we all know Windoze 10 Pro is recommended.

Keyboard position closer to user is good, no hand on a hot surface. But will there ever be a gaming notebook with trackpoint?
 
They really want to squeeze an GTX1080 into such an tiny case? Uhm, no thanx. I would prefer an decent cooled and quiet Laptop with an GTX1050(TI) isntead. I would compromise an bigger case for less heat and less noise.
 
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was just about to say that. Cooling will suck and throttling a nuisance I'd guess. Also repairability is an important factor to me. Asus generally sucks in that respect. Their devices are packed together so closely and it's apparent that they don't want you to be able to upgrade things yourself. Just upgraded the RAM on an older Asus Z83K and that was a horrible experience. It's a huge notebook with seemingly convenient panels on the bottom but the first RAM slot was hidden under the keyboard and opening that was hard.

Will it have a replaceable battery at least?
 
My Asus Eee PC has a cover on the bottom that gives me access to the RAM and one of the SSDs. I've upgraded the former and removed the latter after it broke over the years I've had it.
 
I'd actually like a notebook with a good CPU and just an iGPU and 1080p display (or lower is its a small system) with an external desktop graphics box. If I'm gaming on the go I can turn the settings down and if I'm at home I can use my 30" display and dedicated graphics. Unfortunately the best technology for such a GPU box was abandoned and the overhead of Thunderbolt makes it rather less than I'd like.
 
So hot it's gonna be melting holes!


In pockets at least...
 
There already seems to be hands-on impressions of this model, and they say it's 15.6". Isn't there the possibility that Asus made a mistake on that product listing?
 
TheOldOne said:
Unfortunately the best technology for such a GPU box was abandoned and the overhead of Thunderbolt makes it rather less than I'd like.
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What's wrong with Thunderbolt? I've never used it

AVahne said:
There already seems to be hands-on impressions of this model, and they say it's 15.6". Isn't there the possibility that Asus made a mistake on that product listing?
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Possibly. That might explain how they managed to fit the trackpad to the right of the keyboard. I could imagine on a 10" that would just make the keys far too small.
 
pmprog said:
What's wrong with Thunderbolt? I've never used it


Possibly. That might explain how they managed to fit the trackpad to the right of the keyboard. I could imagine on a 10" that would just make the keys far too small.
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Mmm, I think that kind of design on a 10 inch equipped device would net us a keyboard equivalent in size to those that are used with 7" tablets (and the GPD Pocket).
 
I did a quick search on YouTube for the system, and yeah, looks like it is probably a 15". I don't know how to edit the title.

Looks like that Razer Blade Stealth might be the closest thing for now, but I really can't buy into those hidden mouse buttons. My wife's laptop have the buttons hidden and I really struggle doing anything on her laptop
 
pmprog said:
What's wrong with Thunderbolt? I've never used it
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Adds extra CPU overhead, limited to 4x PCIE speed, adds extra latency do to signal conversion and until recently was Intel proprietary technology with an absurdly high license fee. Admittedly the best one I've seen was a vendor proprietary "dock port" limited to 8x speed and they never actually made the "dock" that could take a desktop graphics card or licensed it to anyone AFAIK.
It's possible the next version of Thunderbolt will be enough better as to be worth using for a graphics card but ATM a laptop 1080 card will do better than a 1080 TI in a thunderbolt box.
 
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