Tuesday 17 January 2017

good computers to buy



THERE 3 TYPES OF COMPUTER USERS WIDELY KNOWN.
1.      NORMAL PC USER
Is one who likes to use pc in his free time to go some videos and spend a max of 1-3 hours a day
2.      GAMER PC USER
A GAMER PC USER is one who prefer the very best graphics and speed in his computer and can handle most heavy games without getting heated up after hours of playing.
3.      DEVELOPER PC USER
A developer is who prefer a easy portable pc or laptop for use and its fast and easy accessing with high processing.


MOST RECOMMENDED PC FOR A NORMAL USER.

1:- Asus M51AC                                  $760
The Asus M51AC is a prototypical tower desktop computer, with all of the pluses and minuses that entails. It's not svelte and stylish, like an all-in-one desktop, but you get better bang for the buck and easier upgrades as your needs and budget allow.
Performance
Buy -- not build -- your own. The Asus M51AC is a traditional desktop tower computer sold through retailers. You can't pre-configure the M51AC, but you can buy versions with enough different hardware lineups to fit most needs and budgets. All use 4th generation Intel Core processors and graphics ranging from integrated Intel HD Graphics to low-end discrete gaming cards such as the Nvidia GeForce GTX760. Reviews vary based on the configuration tested, but most are solid or better. ComputerShopper.com is harshest in its evaluation of a more basic system -- and even there William Van Winkle concedes that while the M51AC might be uninspiring, "it's quite competitive." At the other end of the spectrum, DigitalTrends.com says, "The Asus M51 is perfect for anyone who wants a powerful, yet affordable, desktop PC."
Design
A big, black box -- with some unique touches. At first glance, the Asus M51AC is nothing more than a traditional black tower, but a closer look reveals some pluses. A small "tray" on the case's top surface is conveniently located near front-panel USB ports for charging your mobile devices. On some models, that tray is also capable of wirelessly charging Qi-compatible devices. Some configurations also support the Asus Universal Storage Module (USM) standard, letting you plug in USM portable hard drives with very fast transfer speeds (twice that of USB 3.0, Asus claims). Under the hood, there's lots of room for growth, though accessibility and practicality can vary by the configuration. At the extreme, Brian Westover at PCMag.com is almost ecstatic over the empty memory and expansion-card slots he finds, along with a 500-watt power supply that allows for better performing components without needing to upgrade that supply to something beefier. Other configurations, with different motherboards, offer fewer possibilities, however. As with most towers, there are ports aplenty, including 10 USB ports (six of which are USB 3.0) scattered on the front and back. There's also an optical drive (DVD-RW or Blu-ray, depending on the configuration) and a 16:1 memory card reader. A monitor is extra cost, but a keyboard and mouse is included. ComputerShopper.com complains that most will want to upgrade those soon, but DigitalTrends.com says, "Most buyers won't need to replace either."
Support & reliability
Asus is aces. Asus generally fares very well in brand-oriented reviews of customer service and tech support. For 2014, the company has already earned a Readers' Choice award from PCMag.com as the top desktop PC brand. "If you want a Windows desktop, according to our readers, Asus is the best choice," says Ben Gottesman.
Value
Tough to beat. Reviewers say that you can get better desktop tower computers, or cheaper tower desktop computers, but it's hard to find this level of performance in a desktop tower that's this cheap. Remarkably, perhaps, this holds true regardless of whether you select an entry-level configuration like the one tested by ComputerShopper.com

2:- HP Pavilion 500                              $719
At less than $500, the HP Pavilion 500 provides modern components, good performance and value that's hard to beat. It's also easy to upgrade ... as long as those upgrades don't include adding a second hard drive.

Performance

It's what you make of it. The HP Pavilion 500 is available in several base configurations, and those are user configurable at purchase if you buy direct from HP. For those on a budget, the HP Pavilion 500-200t is a great starting point. As is, you get a 4th generation 3.4 GHz Intel Core i3 processor, 6 GB of memory, a 7,200 rpm 1 TB hard drive, a DVD burner, 7:1 memory card reader, and integrated Intel HD Graphics. If your budget allows, you can opt for a faster Core i3 processor, a Blu-ray player in place of the DVD burner, a bigger hard drive (up to 3 GB), more memory (up to 16 GB) and discrete graphics (though the options offered by HP are strictly low end). After-sale upgrades and add-ons are possible, and the HP 500-200t has open PCIe slots, but the 300-watt power supply will cap what's possible.

Design

A big box. The Pavilion 500 is what's euphemistically called a mid-tower design, which means that it is relatively large, and relatively hard to hide. Styling touches such as the glossy black front panel with chrome touches does help a little. External connectivity is relatively skimpy, with just two USB 3.0 ports and four USB 2.0 ports. The video output is DVI-D only, though you can gain HDMI by opting for an upgrade to discrete graphics. We saw one user complaint regarding issues with the bundled keyboard, but one expert reviewer notes that it is pretty well designed, and easy to type on. One plus: Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) and Bluetooth are built in.

Support & reliability

Middle of the road. HP finishes in the middle of the pack, in most regards, in surveys of customer satisfaction, satisfaction with tech support and brand reliability in major surveys conducted by PCMag.com and ConsumerReports.org. There has been a lot of grousing among buyers in the past regarding excessive bloatware on HP systems; those comments didn't crop up in user reviews of the HP Pavilion 500-200t, but feedback is relatively limited. One complaint that did crop up regarded the "challenges" of migrating to Windows 8/8.1. If that's something you'd like to avoid, HP offers a similar HP Pavilion 500 configuration, the HP Pavilion 500-205t http://www.consumersearch.com/sites/all/themes/cs6/public/images/backgrounds/spacer.gif(Est. $500 and up), that comes with Windows 7 standard.

Value

Lots of bang for the buck. If you are not a serious gamer or graphics professional, the HP Pavilion 500-200t offers a lot of pluses for not a lot of dollars. It has good-to-excellent performance to start with, and the ability to grow with you (within reason) if your needs change



3:-Asus Chromebox M004U               $157
As long as you understand and can live with the limitations of the Chrome operating system, the Asus Chromebox M004U is one terrific little bargain. It excels at the types of light-duty tasks most computers are used for -- browsing the web, reading and writing emails, composing notes and simple documents, and the like. It's also an excellent media streamer and a good option for cord cutters in search of a simple home-theater PC.

Performance

Perfect for its purpose. The Asus Chromebox M004U is anything but a computational powerhouse. If this PC were designed with Windows in mind, it would a non-starter. However, the light-duty components -- a dual-core Intel Celeron processor, integrated Intel graphics, 2 GB of memory and 16 GB of local storage -- are a good match for the Chrome operating system, and experts say performance is snappy and responsive in normal use. If you are a power user, steer clear says ComputerShopper.com. "But as a secondary system, or a primary PC for those whose computing needs mostly involve email, document creation and a few online games, the Asus Chromebox is an excellent alternative to pricier Windows or Mac machines," Matt Safford says. Keep in mind, however, that Chrome is designed as an online operating system where everything is done in a browser window. Offline use is possible, and usability is improving, but it's still not a great user experience. Windows programs that have not been ported over to run under Chrome will not run at all on the Chromebox. If that is a deal-killer, look instead to a more Windows-friendly option such as the HP Pavilion 500 http://www.consumersearch.com/sites/all/themes/cs6/public/images/backgrounds/spacer.gif(Est. $500 and up).

Design

Small and non-descript. That's not a bad thing, by the way. PCMag.com says they look very much like streaming media boxes, such as the Apple TV or the Roku 3, making them an acceptable addition to the living room if you aim to use the M004U as a home theater PC (HTPC). It can even mount to the back of a VESA-compliant TV or monitor via an included bracket. There is a decent selection of ports for such a small box, including four USB 3.0 ports, HDMI and DisplayPort. There's also a 2:1 (SD/MMC) memory card reader built in. Both Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n) and Bluetooth are supported, and there's an Ethernet jack for a wired Internet connection. You are on your own when it comes to a keyboard, mouse and display.

Support & reliability

Asus has a great reputation. When it comes to desktop PCs, Asus has one of the best reputations among companies not named Apple. It takes down yet another Readers' Choice award in PCMag.com's annual survey of satisfaction with reliability and customer/tech support. User feedback, while limited, is largely positive. A small handful of users report issues with getting their peripherals to play nice with the Chromebox M004U. Others are mostly to completely satisfied.

Value

Unbeatable, if it does what you need. If your computer needs align with what Chrome and the Asus Chromebox M004U excel at, getting one is almost a no-brainer. We say "almost" because the lack of a keyboard, mouse and monitor do color its otherwise low price. The good news is that most users report that it's compatible with a wide variety of wireless and wired peripherals. The other issue is that at the time of this report, retail availability remains scarce. It's still back-ordered at many sellers, and some are selling the Chromebox for above list price.

MOST RECOMMENDED PC FOR A GAMER.

1:-CyberPowerPC Zeus Evo             $1139.00



Internally, the Evo Lightning's base configuration relies on a solid combination of a 4.7GHz AMD FX-9590 and an AMD R9 270 graphics card. In benchmarking performed by our colleagues at Tom's Hardware, both graphics cards produced solid performance numbers. Graphics card testing by Tom's Hardware is done on a computer built with 32GB of memory, an Asus Rampage IV Black Edition motherboard and an Intel Core i7-4930K processor running at 4.0GHz.
On Ultra graphics settings at a resolution of 1920 x 1080, the R9 270 produced a frame rate of 46 frames per second (fps) when running “Battlefield 4.” In older PC games like "Tomb Raider" and "Far Cry 3," the card had similarly exceptional respective marks of 63 and 50 fps. A game needs to run at above 30 fps to avoid visual slowdown.
For users who simply need a midrange friendly computer for PC gaming, the base Lightning 1000 configuration covers the basics adequately. The R9 270's performance ceiling is well-equipped to handle current-generation PC games at high-quality visual settings without becoming outdated within a few years. If you want to improve the Evo Lightning's performance further, though, CyberPowerPC keeps the system open with a variety of customization options. Available upgrade choices include high-end AMD or NVIDIA models and motherboards with multiple graphics card support.


Processor & Storage


Zeus Evo's base configurations are built around reliable processors. While benchmarking from our colleagues at Anandtech found the FX-9590 to be a midrange performer, the processor still works alongside the R9 270 with minimal bottlenecking. Beyond the Lightning 1000, CyberPowerPC's higher-end processor upgrades include fourth- and fifth-generation Intel Core options on its Evo Storm and Evo Thunder lineups. The additional processing overhead is useful if you intend to use the custom gaming PC for processor-dependent tasks like photo editing or video conversion.
For overclocking, CyberPowerPC offers multiple cooling upgrades for Zeus Evo. Liquid cooling relies on fluid and tubing to disperse heat from a computer's components and is more efficient than air cooling for high-performance systems, though this add-on can push the Evo into a premium price range. For mainstream Evo configurations, CyberPowerPC also has several upgraded fan coolers for the computer's processor.
As with the Evo's graphics card catalog, CyberPowerPC's upgrade selection is vast for multi-hard drive storage and motherboard setups. Available parts and upgrades include solid-state drives with up to 1TB of storage and RAID hard drive arrays for improved data transfer performance.
Design & Connectivity
Externally, CyberPowerPC provides an impressive number of customization options. During CyberPowerPC's checkout process, you can choose between several cases with multiple finishes. Additional optional design add-ons include custom laser engravings, neon lights and noise reduction options. All of these configuration choices are helpful, since they let you design a Zeus Evo that is more distinctive than a standard prebuilt gaming computer.
With dimensions of 25.2 x 10.2 x 24 inches, Zeus Evo's sizable stock case includes a standard slate of connectivity options. The front of the case features audio ports and multiple USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports. CyberPowerPC also includes power-supply upgrades ranging from 400-watt to 1,600-watt models. If you want to tailor your Zeus Evo to be a high-performance gaming PC, the extra power overhead from a larger power supply unit ensures that your computer's components run without issues. The case's spacious size also gives the Zeus Evo enough room for various premium add-ons, such as a Blu-ray drive and high-definition audio cards.
CyberPowerPC Zeus Evo Summary
The best gaming computers don't simply have the fastest graphics cards or processors. Finer details like deep component catalogs and customizable cases let you assemble a computer that fits your exact needs. Thanks to its combination of high-performance base configurations and equally extensive support options, the CyberPowerPC Zeus Evo series has the best gaming PCs on the market.

2:-ASUS ROG G20AJ    $1,077.44

The mainstream configuration of the G20AJ is built around a solid suite of components, including a 3.6GHz Intel Core i7-4790 processor, an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 and 16GB of memory. In benchmarking from our colleagues at Tom's Hardware, the GTX 760 showed its bona fides as a reliable mainstream graphics card.
At a resolution of 1920 x 1080 and high quality settings, the card produced an average frame rate of 49 frames per second (fps) while running "Battlefield 4." Using older titles like "Tomb Raider" and "Far Cry 3," the card produced respective frame rates of 78 and 67 fps. For most situations, the card has the necessary processing overhead to handle current PC gaming titles in standard 1920 x 1080 high definition. Still, more demanding users can switch to one of G20AJ's faster configurations built with NVIDIA's GTX 700 series of graphics cards. Available graphics cards include the higher-end NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 and entry-level GT 750.
Processor & Storage
The ASUS pairs its NVIDIA graphics card with equally reliable fourth-generation Haswell Intel Core series processors. These aren't the most current processors offered by the manufacturer, as Haswell has since been superseded by Intel's Broadwell series of processors. Still, the mainstream G20AJ's Intel Core i7 processor produced excellent scores in synthetic benchmarking from our colleagues at Anandtech. In day-to-day use, the Core i7 is able to handle gaming or high-demand applications like video compression or image editing without suffering from significant performance issues.
If you're a more budget-minded user, alternative G20AJ setups use an Intel Core i3 and Core i5 processor. In addition, storage options include hard disk drives of up to 3TB and solid-state drives with up to 256GB of space. While exact hard drive options depend on your specific G20AJ configuration, solid-state and hard-disk drives are both useful additions for a demanding gaming PC. High-capacity drives allow you to store files
Design & Connectivity
With a look that's a cross between a small form-factor gaming desktop computer and a gadget from "Guardians of the Galaxy," the G20AJ's appearance is undeniably distinctive. The arched plastic black siding on the computer feels durably constructed and hides a handful of areas for circulating hot air.
The middle of the case discreetly hosts several connectivity options, including USB 3.0 ports, a headphone jack and an optional thin Blu-ray drive. The back of the computer has a full slate of additional ports, including 7.1 audio, six USB ports and display output from the graphics card. With dimensions of only 14.1 x 4.1 x 13.4 inches, the computer is also impressively compact and can fit into a TV stand or desk space with ease.
Like many mass-market gaming PCs, the G20AJ is frequently found in preassembled configurations. While these builds are optimized for various price points, the gaming PC's relatively closed off nature can make it problematic if you want to fine tune details like the computer's memory or hard drive options. Similarly, the ROG relies on an unusually large two-brick style adapter for power. While the plugs' compact build saves space on the case design, the ROG does require two separate power plugs in order to run, making for extra cable clutter.
ASUS ROG Summary As
a relatively small form factor PC, the ROG G20AJ doesn't necessarily have the premium appearance of other comparable desktops. Still, the ASUS benefits from a focus on the finer details for a mainstream gaming desktop. With its excellent Intel Core i7 processor and equally reliable NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 graphics card, the midrange configuration of the ASUS ROG G20AJ has the performance ceiling comparable to the best gaming PCs.

3:-Digital Storm Vanquish 3    $1,099.00

The Vanquish 3's Level 3 configuration offers high-performance specifications with a price tag that emphasizes value. Internally, this arrangement is built around an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, a 3.3GHz Intel Core i5-4590 processor and 8GB of memory. During benchmarking from our colleagues at Tom's Hardware, the GTX 970 showed its abilities as a premium graphics card.
In graphically intensive title "Battlefield 4," the card produced an average frame rate of 79 frames per second on maximum graphics settings at a resolution of 1920 x 1080. At comparable graphics settings, the card had similarly impressive respective marks of 137 and 93 frames per second in titles "Tomb Raider" and "Far Cry 3." Generally, a custom gaming PC needs to produce a frame rate of more than 30 frames per second in order for games to be playable.
The GTX 970's processing overhead makes it well-suited to handle the performance requirements for current PC gaming titles. But more impressively, we were fans of the Level 3's emphasis on value. Typically, cards like the GTX 970 are included in premium gaming PC setups. For Digital Storm, building the mainstream-priced Vanquish 3 around the GTX 970 represents an impressive balance between cost and performance
Processor & Storage
Internally, the Vanquish 3's Level 3 configuration is built on a 3.3GHz Intel Core i5-4590 processor that provided excellent mid-range performance in benchmarking from our colleagues at Anandtech. Digital Storm also offers several hard drive options on each configuration with choices like a 1TB hard disk drive and varying solid-state drives.
However, the Vanquish 3 can feel limited if you're hoping to customize the system. Because the series uses prebuilt configurations, you're locked into Digital Storm's exact build configurations for each system if you want to stay within the Vanquish 3 family. While Digital Storm's configurations are effectively optimized for various budget types, this setup can be problematic if you're either unfamiliar with hardware installation or want to consolidate your computer setup into a single purchase.
Design & Connectivity
Externally, the Vanquish 3 has a relatively low-key design. The custom gaming desktop's case is certainly durable and reliable, with easily removable side covers, ventilation and solid build quality. At the same time, it's a modestly designed chassis. Outside of the two LED fans in the front of the case, there's little in the way of design flourishes on the Vanquish 3. Since this model is Digital Storm's entry-level premium gaming PC, the Vanquish 3's barebones look is certainly understandable. It doesn't negatively affect the case's functionality, but at 21.7 x 8.3 x 17.3 inches, the compact gaming PC doesn't place a significant emphasis on style.
Digital Storm Vanquish 3 Summary
Considering the Vanquish 3's modest look, it could have easily been designed as a cheap gaming desktop with equally budget-level parts. However, the Vanquish 3 prioritizes functionality with several high-quality components. This might not be the fanciest gaming desktop on the market, but it's still capable of providing reliable gaming performance.

MOST RECOMMENDED PC/LAPTOP FOR A DEVELPOER.

1:-Lenovo ThinkPad W540      $1099
The Lenovo ThinkPad W540 is a mobile workstation for high-end graphics arts users. This laptop has a speedy solid-state drive (SSD), Intel Core i7 processor, and discrete Nvidia Quadro K2100M graphics. It also has something unique: a self-calibrating 3K screen, which is important for artists who need to make sure that the colors of the images they see on their screen are accurate. The screen and underlying technology is enough to leapfrog the ThinkPad W540 into the top spot as our Editors' Choice for mobile workstations.
Design and Features
The design of the W540 it that of a typical ThinkPad. It's a dark-gray clamshell laptop, measuring 10 by 15 by 1.1 inches (HWD) and weighing 5.67 pounds. Since it has so much space to work with, the system sports a backlit keyboard with full numeric keypad, a TrackPoint pointing stick, and a one-piece floating trackpad similar to the one we've seen on current ThinkPads, like the
Lenovo ThinkPad T440s. The trackpad is large, which almost makes up for the fact that it feels different from the traditional Lenovo trackpad that has separate mouse buttons. It has some problems with palm rejection and will take some getting accustomed to if you've been using ThinkPads for a decade or more. The keyboard is solid, with gently scalloped keys that aid typing feel. A biometric fingerprint reader on the palm rest lets you log into your company's network resources with a single swipe (if your IT department has that setup, of course).
The In-Plane Swtiching (IPS) screen is the centerpiece. It measures 15.6 inches and has a WQHD (2,880-by-1,620) resolution, which qualifies as 3K. This display is identical in resolution to that of the MSI GS60 Ghost Pro 3K. That's technically lower than the 3,200-by-1,800 resolution QHD+ touch screen on the Dell Precision M3800, but the Lenovo workstation shows its mettle in other ways. The screen rates at 300 nits, which means that you can work in a sunlit room and still have no worries viewing the project you're working on.
feature: It comes with an integrated X-Rite Pantone color calibrator. The color calibrator uses a camera built into the palm rest to view and adjust the color balance on the system's screen. This is a huge plus if you need constant calibration in your projects, since you won't have to carry an external calibrator around with you like the Datacolor Spyder4 PRO. We recommend calibrating the screen right when you take it out of the box, and the X-Rite utility can prompt you to re-calibrate the screen regularly. This may not seem important to the layperson, but color accuracy is vital for repeatable graphics, like company branding, or if your work will be displayed outdoors or in a print publication.
Calibrating the screen is easy. You just launch the utility from the Start menu, close the lid (which lets the screen cycle through its tests without ambient light affecting the results), and wait for the beeps to end. An icon on the lid lights up when it's complete. The calibration process takes only a few seconds to run, and once you're done you'll know that the screen will display accurate colors using the Pantone standard.
The W540 doesn't have a touch-screen option, but it does have an anti-glare coating on the display's surface. The ensuing matte finish on the screen tends to make images appear dull, but the color calibrator compensates for it. The screen is as nice or nicer than the one on the Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch Retina Display (2014), even though the Mac has a glossy screen, and it compares well to the brilliant display on the current Editors' Choice for mobile workstations, the HP ZBook 14.
You'll need a screwdriver to get into the W540, including popping out the ultrabay DVD drive for something else, like an additional hard drive or battery. That's notable because ultrabay drives on other ThinkPad laptops easily pop out with a simple flick of a switch. Internal access is even easier on the HP ZBook 14, since it has a tool-less back panel.
Under a large access door you'll find three free DIMM slots to supplement the 8GB standard memory (up to 32GB maximum). There's also a 2.5-inch, 256GB solid-state boot drive, which is kind of a small capacity if you work with large data sets or 4K video. You can always add extra storage by adding an internal M.2 SSD, swapping the 2.5-inch SSD with a larger-capacity SSD or hard drive, swapping the DVD drive with an ultrabay hard drive, or plugging in an external Thunderbolt or USB 3.0 drive. Those are much more flexible options than on any laptop we've seen before.
Thunderbolt is built in, a rarity among Windows laptops. The last one we saw with a Thunderbolt port is the HP ZBook 15, which we'd consider a prime competitor, due to its configuration, pricing, and its HP DreamColor display. The W540 also comes with an Ethernet port, an ExpressCard reader, a headset jack, an SD card reader, two USB 2.0 ports, two USB 3.0 ports, and a VGA port. There's a docking port on the bottom for connecting to a docking station, and Bluetooth and 802.11ac Wi-Fi for wireless connectivity. A SIM card slot under the 99.9-watt removable battery connects to the included Sierra Wireless 7355-Gobi 5000 4G LTE WWAN card. You'll have to provide your own SIM card (with its data plan) separately. The system comes with a three-year warranty, including pick-up and return service.
Performance The W540 is equipped with an Intel Core i7-4800MQ processor with internal Intel HD Graphics 4600, plus an ISV-certified 2GB Nvidia Quadro K2100M graphics card. These helped the system score an excellent 3,105 points on the PCMark 8 Work Conventional benchmark test, which is better than the Panasonic Toughpad 4K Performance (UT-MA6) and the Toshiba Satellite P50T-BST2N01. The Dell Precision M2800 (3,181) just edged out the W540 in a statistical dead heat. Though not a gaming-oriented system, the W540 placed near to or at the top of the results board on our 3D tests, including 3DMark, Heaven, and Valley.

2:-What is the Asus G750JX             $1200


The Asus G750JX is a powerhouse of a laptop aimed at the serious games player. With 17-inches of screen real estate, a dedicated 3GB GeForce graphics card and a quad-core 2.4GHZ processor, it gives us the opportunity to really push our benchmarks. At 4.8kg in weight, though, its pushing the definition of portable.

Asus G750JX - Design & Build Quality

In an age when laptops are following all other technology and slimming down, with brushed aluminum stylings, the Asus G750JX is certainly a change - whether or not you’ll think it’s a breath of fresh air or a throw back to 1980s science fiction depends on your own tastes. The first thing you notice about it is how angular it is, with thick diagonal corners and ridges somewhat reminiscent of the original Xbox console. The top of its frame is in smooth black plastic, with just the Asus logo and ‘Republic of Gaming’ badge showing on top.
The screen lifts up just over an inch from the back of the base, making it appear less like a notebook, and more like a screen modded on top of a thick keyboard. Still, the inside is more tastefully done, with a dull polished black finish behind the backlit full size keyboard, in front of the expansive 17.3-inch display. A huge trackpad sits underneath with two equally generous buttons underneath.

At 4.8kg in weight, it’s portable, but not something you would want to carry around much. Sure, you could take it to LAN parties more easily than a desktop, but it’s not the kind of thing you can fling in your bag when leaving the house. It feels very sturdy and solid, though, and although we’re not sold on its appearance you can’t deny that it feels like an expensive, quality product.

With a large frame all around (it’s 50mm at its thickest point, and is undeniably chunky), there’s plenty of room for connectivity and the G750JX provides in spades. Four USB 3.0 ports, an Ethernet jack, a card reader, a mini Display Port, a VGA out , an HDMI port, a headphone out jack and a microphone in jack all accompany a Blu-ray drive.
The latter means high definition films can be watched, which is quite a big deal on a laptop, and a big signal of intent. Most laptops we’ve seen recently have done without optical media altogether, and those which haven’t have gone for the cheaper DVD-RW drive route. You can also add a Thunderbolt port as an optional extra, but our review model didn’t come with this. In short, it has all you need, and possibly more.


ASUS G750JX - Screen Quality

Given it's being sold as a gaming laptop, it comes with a Blu Ray drive and is fitted with a 17.3-inch screen, a lot of pressure is on the G750JX’s display to impress the eyes with high-definition output. We found it a bit of a mixed bag in our time with it.
First thing to note is that it’s not a touchscreen, which makes some of Windows 8’s tablet functions feel superfluous. We appreciate that most serious games rarely use these anyway (this is about Bioshock Infinite, not Cut the Rope after all), but worth noting that this is one area in which the price is kept down.
The brightness is impressive and the viewing angles work very well, producing a clear image long after you’ve gone beyond a practical gaming viewpoint. Colour accuracy is pretty good, although it perhaps feels a little more washed out than it should, but the real problems we have with it is the sharpness of the overall display and an occasional flickering that made it mildly uncomfortable for extended use.
The latter could be a glitchy review model, but the sharpness was a shame and just highlights that although 1,920 x 1,080 is a high-resolution, if you’re stretching it out to 17.3-inches of screen it won’t hold up as well as you’d hope.
In short, it’s a reasonable screen but not outstanding to our eyes

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