Among a raft of announcements at Computex 2018, Asus unveiled the ROG Strix Scar II gaming laptop. Unlike its counterpart, the Hero II, which is designed for online multiplayer gaming, the Scar is aimed at FPS gamers.
The ROG Strix Scar II is an incremental update rather than a major one, but it brings some important changes.
Price and availability
While Asus hasn’t yet confirmed the price, the Scar II is likely to be around the $2,000 mark, which is about £1,500 or AU$2,650. That’s for the top-end model sporting the GTX 1070, while the GTX 1060 variant will be a little cheaper.
Design
One of the first things you notice about the Scar II is its display. It’s nearly bezel-less, and 2.3 slimmer than the one on the original Scar. The keyboard deck sports a camouflage pattern in line with the laptop’s FPS credentials, while the exterior has a brushed metal finish.
The design and a sharp finish make this feel like an Ultrabook on steroids, although it’s obviously not as light as one, and the Asus ROG Strix Scar II is one good-looking gaming machine.
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Source:: techradar.com – PC and Mac