{"id":8959,"date":"2010-10-28T20:07:33","date_gmt":"2010-10-28T10:07:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=8959"},"modified":"2010-10-28T20:07:33","modified_gmt":"2010-10-28T10:07:33","slug":"asus-announces-the-world%e2%80%99s-first-full-high-definition-nvidia-3d-vision-17-inch-extreme-gaming-pc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=8959","title":{"rendered":"ASUS Announces the World\u2019s First Full High Definition NVIDIA 3D Vision 17 inch Extreme Gaming PC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Republic of Gamers G73 3D gaming notebook brings together top-notch hardware and full high definition 3D visuals<\/p>\n<p>ASUS has today launched the Republic of Gamers (ROG) G73 3D notebook, the world\u2019s first full high definition NVIDIA 3D 17 inch gaming PC. The ROG G73 3D features the new Fermi-based NVIDIA GTX 460M graphics engine with NVIDIA 3D Vision, full DirectX 11 compatibility, HDMI 1.4 output, plus custom cooling and noise suppression that make for truly memorable gaming.<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nMultimedia and 3D-dedicated usability<\/strong><br \/>\nThe ROG G73 3D comes with 3D output to any HDTV via the new HDMI 1.4 standard. This simple but powerful connection means the action can be transposed to a large screen in the living room or anywhere else, and therefore more easily shared. HDMI 1.4 also means there\u2019s no loss of fidelity in the transition to the bigger screen due to the standard\u2019s enhanced bandwidth.<br \/>\nBuilt for serious gaming, the ROG G73 3D delivers an ergonomic platform that\u2019s ideal for prolonged sessions. The 5-degree angled keyboard helps alleviate armrest fatigue, while rubberised surfaces cut down sweating and heat build-up. The dual rear exhausts vent heat effectively for better performance even under extreme load, while at the same time pushing noise away from users for a more enjoyable gaming environment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Notebook PC 3D gaming in full high definition <\/strong><br \/>\nThe ROG G73 3D signifies the world\u2019s first notebook PC to offer 3D gaming through NVIDIA 3D Vision using the GTX 460M graphics engine on a 17 inch screen in full 1080p high definition. For portable PC gamers, the power of the ROG G73 3D hardware, especially the graphics capabilities of the DirectX 11-compatible, Fermi-based GTX 460M, enable more convincing and immersive experiences with the latest game titles.<\/p>\n<p>The graphics core comes with its own massive 1.5GB GDDR5 video memory, enabling higher resolution performance and finer quality graphics across the board. Unlike traditional notebooks, the power of the ROG G73 3D means gamers don\u2019t need to dial down graphics settings nor sacrifice in-game performance.<\/p>\n<p>The ROG G73 3D comes with active shutter glasses that enable high definition 3D viewing in conjunction with the fast-refresh, 120 frames per second LCD screen.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Growing range of 3D-supporting A-list titles<\/strong><br \/>\nMore and more PC games from all leading publishers include support for NVIDIA 3D Vision, which takes full advantage of the hardware offered by the ROG G73 3D. This list now includes massive sellers like Starcraft 2 from Blizzard, which has officially incorporated NVIDIA 3D Vision support.<\/p>\n<p>Add to this the benefits of DirectX 11 and gamers have many improvements to look forward to \u2014 smoother graphics through better anti-aliasing, sharper and more detailed objects thanks to tessellation, and higher resolution textures.<\/p>\n<p>The ROG G73 3D further supports 3D playback of Blu-ray content through the built-in Blu-ray drive, which can also be delivered via HDMI 1.4 to any compatible screen.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gamer-friendly design and features <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Additionally, ROG G73 3D gaming notebooks now ship with a 500GB solid state hybrid drive that combines the affordable size-to-cost ratios of traditional hard drives with the speed and reliability of solid state. Gamers should notice faster access times and more streamlined performance in heavy-duty applications.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Specifications <\/strong><\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"507\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Processor<\/td>\n<td>Intel\u00ae Core\u2122 i7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Chipset<\/td>\n<td>Mobile Intel\u00ae HM55<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Main memory<\/td>\n<td>8GB DDR3 1333 (support up to 16GB DDR3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Display<\/td>\n<td>17.3 inch full HD 3D LED backlit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Graphics<\/td>\n<td>NVIDIA\u00ae GeForce\u00ae GTX 460M<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hard drive<\/td>\n<td>Dual hard drive support, Total 1 TB = 2x 500GB Sold State Hybrid HDD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Optical drive<\/td>\n<td>BluRay Writer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dimensions<\/td>\n<td>420 x 310 x 18.9-56.8 millimetres<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Product specifications and features may change without prior notice. Please check <a href=\"http:\/\/auc.tractionplatform.com\/id=4880,18194466,23197715,158537,1?erl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asus.com\">www.asus.com<\/a> for further details.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Republic of Gamers G73 3D gaming notebook brings together top-notch hardware and full high definition 3D visuals ASUS has today launched the Republic of Gamers (ROG) G73 3D notebook, the world\u2019s first full high definition NVIDIA 3D 17 inch gaming PC. 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