ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 Creator's Edition Arrives Price Specs Philippines

ASUS Philippines finally announced the arrival of the most-anticipated sought-after dual-screen gaming laptop fit for content creators, ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 Creator’s Edition!

ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 Creator’s Edition (GX550LXS-HC021TS)

ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 Creator’s Edition (GX550LXS-HC021TS) offers ultrahigh definition detail and wide color gamut of the 4K UHD main display calibrated for accuracy with 60Hz, 100% of the Adobe RGB color space to give you a an entirely new visual experience. Revolutionize your creative workflow with its ScreenPad Plus,  innovative secondary display featuring optimized apps and easy multitasking easy.

ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 Creator’s Edition ScreenPad Plus

Powered by the latest and most powerful Intel® Core™ i9-10980HK Processor with NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2080 SUPER™graphics coupled with 32GB of RAM and M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 1TB + 1TB SSD with RAID 0 support will ensure fluid and fast processing and rendering of your works and creations.

Upload your work fast with WiFi 6. Transfer files and sync your devices via Bluetooth 5.0. Utilize USB Type-C for faster pd charging, data transfers as well as projecting to an external display. plug in your headphones or earphones via its 3.5mm audio jack or listen through 2 x 4W speakers with Smart AMP tech that is high res certified.

ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 Creator’s Edition Connectivity

Pre-orders will be open from October 25 to November 13, with only Ten (10) Pieces available nationwide! Priced for PHP 254,995 and will come with PHP 29,000+ worth of bundle items: ROG Delta Headset, ROG Eye External Web Camera, ROG Gladius II Gaming Mouse, ASUS 60W PD Adaptor, ROG Ranger Backpack, and pre-loaded Windows 10 Home & Student 2019. Those with successful pre-orders will be given bonus freebies of an ROG Warranty Extension Program and a rare collector’s item, the ROG Building Block – all in all a total of PHP 31,000+ worth of bundles for the 10 lucky future owners of the Zephyrus Duo Creator’s Edition.

So what you think geeks? Want to pre-order? Better sign up before it gets sold out. See Link > http://bit.ly/Pre-Order_ZephyrusDuo15CE. Product may be claimed as early as November 16, 2020 (arrival of units per store location)

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 Creator's Edition Specs:

Windows 10 Home

15.6-inch, Non-glare UHD 4K (3840 x 2160), IPS Main Display
60Hz, 100% Adobe RGB, Pantone® Validated, G-SYNC™
14.1-inch (3840 x 1100) touchscreen secondary display

Intel® Core™ i9-10980HK Processor
NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2080 SUPER™Graphics
8GB GDDR6 VRAM (Boost Clock: 1330MHz, 90W)
32GB DDR4 up to 3200MHz SDRAM
M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 1TB + 1TB SSD with RAID 0 support

Speakers
2 x 4W speakers with Smart AMP technology
ESS, High-res certified

I/O Ports
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C with DisplayPort™ 1.4, Thunderbolt™ 3 and Power Delivery
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A
1 x HDMI 2.0b
1 x 3.5mm Microphone-in jack
1 x 3.5mm Microphone-in/Headphone-out jack
1 x RJ45

Connectivity:
Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax)
Bluetooth 5.0
*Bluetooth version may vary as the OS upgrades

Power:
240W Power Adaptor
Support Type-C PD 3.0 up to 65W

Dimensions
Height: 2.0cm x Width: 36.0cm x Depth: 26.8cm
Weight: 2.4kg

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Asus Philippines outs their AMD Ryzen 4000 Powered Vivobook S14, TUF Gaming A15 A17 and ROG Zephyrus G14!

Asus Philippines officially outs their new line of gaming and non-gaming laptops powered by new AMD Ryzen 4000 Series through #ConquerTheWorld Digital Launch via their Facebook Page.

Starting off with stylish Asus Vivobook S14! With its colourful stylish design to compliment your style and personality. The laptop sports a 14 inch FHD IPS Display suited for work or play.

Don’t be fooled by its appearance. Asus VivoBook S14 is power packed with AMD Ryzen 5 4500U or Ryzen 7 4500U coupled with 8GB 2666MHz DDR4 RAM and 512G PCIE SSD Storage plus Radeon Vega 8 Graphics.

Has updated WiFI6 for fast wireless connectivity as well as diverse available ports from USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C, USB 2.0, HDMI, Card reader and Micro SD Card reader.

Pre-Order Starts June 1-12, 2020. There will be two configurations with Ryzen 5 for 39,995 and Ryzen 7 for 44,995 Pesos. It will be bundled with ASUS Nereus Laptop Backpack, Asus Soft Laptop Stand, HyperX Savage EXO 480GB external SSD (first 100) and Microsoft Office Home and Student.

Next Asus Philippines lets out TUF Gaming A15 and A17. Offering bang-for-buck computing for gamers or heavy users. 

Choose between 15 inch or 17 inch with up to 144Hz IPS Display with Adaptive Sync Technology. Is AMD Ryzen 9 or Ryzen 7 or Ryzen 5 4000 Series cased in a cool Fortress Gray design that is built to last with Military-Grade Durability (MIL-STD-810H certified). Features updated connectivity and easy upgrade configuration.

Check out prices of Asus TUF Gaming A15 and A17:

For every purchase of TUF Gaming A15 / A17 Laptop you get a TUF Gaming Laptop Bag and TUF Gaming M5 Mouse.

Finally, is Asus’ high end gaming laptop - ROG Zephyrus G14!

ROG Zephyrus G14 sports slim and killer aesthetics but wait there’s more it off with AniMe Matrix LED Display with custom animations, system notifcation, equaliser visuals and More!

Comes a 14” narrow-bezel IPS-level display with fast 120Hz refresh rate, 100% sRGB panel color coverage capability, Pantone ® Validation, and Adaptive Sync Technology to view your games and multimedia in crisp detail with accurate colors.

The ROG Zephyrus G14 is the world’s most powerful 14” inch gaming laptop! Housing 8-core AMD Ryzen™ 9 4900HS Processor matched with with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GPU, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB of SSD storage. 

ROG Zephyrus G14 will come in 3 models:

Each pruchase is bundled with the ROG 14” Sleeve, ROG Strix Impact Mouse, and the ROG Eye external web camera.

Or you might want to check out ROG Zephyrus G15 sharing the similar powerful specifications n slim cutting edge design. Look here!

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ASUS and ROG Share 2018 Christmas Promo

It's Christmas Season! Sparkling lights, glistening decors and of course gifts! ASUS and the number one gaming brand in the country, Republic of Gamers (ROG) once again takes part in delighting us with the most exciting gift bundles this year with their incredible Share 2018 Christmas Promo!

Unleash your gaming supremacy and bring home ROG premium bundles worth over PHP 60,000 when you purchase select ASUS ROG or ASUS FX “TUF Gaming” Series Notebooks and Desktops in participating ROG Concept Stores and Authorized Dealers nationwide. Share the Ultimate Gaming experience with your love ones. Playing Games with more people is much more fun.

Bring home these limited edition ROG premium bundle items for every purchase the participating ROG and ASUS FX “TUF Gaming” devices...

ASUS ROG Share 2018 PROMO

Experience Incredible with ASUS Premium Laptops. 

Purchase select ASUS Notebooks between November 15 to December 31, 2018 in all participating ASUS Concept Stores and Authorized Dealers nationwide and get corresponding Sperry Gift Certificate on the following devices:

“We started Share 2017 last year with a goal of sharing incredible value-for-money devices for our fans. This year, is the same but we want to recognize the value that Filipinos associate sharing their blessings with their friends and loved ones during the holiday season—no doubt this is one of the inherently Filipino practices that we want to share with our fans and end-users. Share 2018 builds up on that culture by sharing value-added deals that potential ASUS users can get when they choose ASUS or ROG as their next device of choice,” said George Su, Country Manager, ASUS Philippines System Business Group.

Visit http://asusphilippinespromo.ph/ for the full mechanics and complete details of the ASUS and ROG Share 2018 Christmas Promo. Visit any ASUS and ROG Concept Stores and Partner Dealers Nationwide...

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ASUS Republic of Gamers Unleashed ROG Zephyrus S GX531 and ROG Strix GL704 SCAR Edition.

MANILA, Philippines, October 16, 2018 — ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today unleashed ROG Zephyrus S GX531 and ROG Strix GL704 SCAR Edition!

Launched at Gamescom 2018 in Cologne, Germany, the Zephyrus S, displayed alongside ROG Strix GL704 SCAR Edition, cements the gaming brand’s status as the top gaming brand in the country (based on GfK data as of June 2018), as it once again shatters its records for the world’s thinnest gaming laptop and the world’s most compact 17.3-inch gaming laptop. ASUS ROG laptops leads in 2017 in terms of gaming notebook activations with up to 50.9% and 53% market share in end user purchases during May and June 2018, respectively, based on data by third-party market research agencies. With wide variety of gaming products, ASUS ROG is keen to further cement its reputation in the Philippine gaming industry as well as to become the undisputed leader in gaming shipments for 5 years in a row when 2018 closes.

“We at ASUS Republic of Gamers pride ourselves with being the World’s Undisputed No. 1 Gaming Brand, and this is a goal that we continually strive to emulate in the Philippines. These market results validate the hard work and commitment that we put in to meet the needs of the ever-changing Philippine gaming landscape,” says George Su, Country Manager, ASUS Philippines System Business Group. “The grand arrival of the ROG Zephyrus S and the ROG Strix GL704 SCAR is a testament of our endless dedication to empower all the ROG fans and enthusiasts by providing them the most innovative gaming products that unleash the best gaming experiences possible.”

ROG Zephyrus S GX531 – UltraSlim Powerhouse

Coming at a mere 14.95mm~15.75mm at its thickest point, the Zephyrus S is the world's thinnest gaming laptop! Built with all-metal chassis that meets is military-grade durability standards without compromising on its killer design, with sleek lines and a premium finish. Packs the latest and powerful Intel® Core™ i7-8750H Processor matched with NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 graphics, making it ideal for work or play that can handle demanding work and productivity apps as well as take on graphic intensive rendering  and games. Backed by fast DDR4 2666MHz memory and NVMe®storage for reliable storage and memory. Zephyrus S also sports-narrow bezels housing a 15.6-inch display, with a 144Hz refresh rate and 3ms response time, into a 14.2-inch chassis for unmatched immersive visuals. Covers 100% of the sRGB color gamut, ensuring richness of color, and wide viewing angles. To keep things cool, comes with advance cooling system for optimal performance of all components, incorporating the proprietary Active Aerodynamic System (AAS) — a design and engineering hallmark of the Zephyrus series. Show your true colors with Intergrated RGB lighting and Aura Sync. Armoury Crate unifies ROG hardware with a single utility that makes essential functions easily accessible - system settings and Aura Sync lighting. Features keyboard-forward layout for comfortable and reponsive inputs. As for connecitivity, 802.11ac Wave 2 Wi-Fi connects to compatible wireless networks at greater-than-gigabit speeds. Comes with direct USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ (USB-C™) and full-size HDMI 2.0 ports. Clearly being thin does not mean you get less and the Zephyrus S is powerhouse slim machine.

ROG Strix GL704 SCAR Edition – Unbounded Precision

Strix GL704 SCAR puts an industry-leading 17.3-inch display — with a 144Hz refresh rate, 3ms response time, and complete sRGB coverage — into a 15.7-inch chassis, delivering immersive visuals while allowing for greater mobility. Inspired from first person shooter (FPS) game, it gets a camouflage and Kevlar textures adorning the chassis exuding killer looks. Strix GL704 SCAR is equipped with the latest 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-8750H coupled with NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 GPU with 6GB of video RAM. Internal storage is split between a speedy M.2 NVMe® SSD for faster loading of games and applications plus an optional secondary 1TB solid-state hybrid drive (SSHD) for that growing collection of games. Includes ROG RangeBoost technology, which intelligently utilizes additional antennas to extend Wi-Fi range making use of Intel’s latest 802.11ac Wave 2 Wi-Fi for faster frequencies. Gets HyperCool Pro cooling system incorporating three heatsinks and two fans, ensuring optimal and cooled system performance. Also has RGB lighting and Aura Sync to express and get that gaming vibe. The keyboard on Strix GL704 SCAR has a desktop-style layout also for comfortable gameplay and typing. So Game on? Get the compact yet feature rich Strix GL704 SCAR.

“Our performance for the last year has been nothing short of outstanding. This is a success that we credit to our commitment to address the needs of our customers, especially in today’s rapidly growing e-sports scene in the country,” continues Su. “Of course, we will not stop there; this year will surely be another challenge to conquer as we aim to push further and reach 60% market share. ROG fans can expect us to continue to deliver innovative and first-in-market products that are befitting of the best—truly the number one gaming brand for those who dare,” Su concluded.

AVAILABILITY & PRICING
The ASUS ROG Strix GL704 SCAR Edition will retail for PHP 114,995 and will be available on October 2018 in all ROG stores and authorized resellers nationwide. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531 will retail at PHP 129,995 and is now available for pre-order with exclusive bundles worth over PHP 6,000. You can place pre-orders at https://rog.gg/ZephyrusSPreOrder

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ASUS ROG Opens its South District with 360 Experiential Gaming Store at SM Mall of Asia

MANILA, Philippines, October 3, 2018 — ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) opened its newest and daring stronghold yet in the Philippines at the SM Cyberzone, SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City. 

“With the launch of the South District of the Republic in SM Mall of Asia, we aim to further solidify our stance as the number one gaming brand in the country as we open the first ROG concept store in the country that adapts an open-floor layout. This is the first store outside Taiwan that will embrace an experiential floor plan, similar to our ROG premium store in Syntrend Electronics Mall in Taipei, and gives current and prospective ROG end-users with a better experience in trying out the latest ROG devices to help with their decision to Join the Republic,” said ASUS Philippines Systems Group Country Manager George Su.

The inauguration strengthens ROG foothold in the South and ensures users get nothing but the best gaming experiences boasting an open-floor layout and housing the best gaming machines and peripherals available. The event was attended by VIPs from ASUS Philippines, executives from partner dealer and distributors, as well as premier DoTA 2 Shoutcaster Nico “KuyaNic” Nazario, and top local female streamer and ROG Ambassador Ann B. Mateo. ROG Citizens got a chance to play together with their e-sports and gaming idols in a head-on battle between Team HERO and Team SCAR spearheaded respectively by the gaming personalities. Battling for supremacy together with their teams to determine who dominates the South District between Team Hero and Team SCAR.

ROG started fortifying its Districts back in 2016 by opening the Capital of the Republic in SM Megamall – the first ever concept store in the country, followed by the (2nd) North District in SM North EDSA in the same year. ROG continued expanding with its 3rd District in Visayas Region in SM City Cebu opened in 2017.

“With these districts of the Republic, ASUS ROG has dominated as the number one gaming brand in the country. In fact, we are happy to share that we are still the Number 1 gaming brand today, with a 53 percent market share based on market data as of June 2018,” said Su.

“However, our efforts don’t stop there. As we aim to expand our market share in the country, members of the Republic can also expect to get the same experience when they visit present and upcoming ROG districts near them,’ Su concluded.

Latest ROG Machines in the New ROG Concept Store

Boundless Bravery, Limitless Precision – ROG Strix GL504 Hero and SCAR Edition

Designed for both first-person shooter (FPS) and multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA), these powerful successors feature a more compact design and a new front RGB light bar with customizable Aura Sync lighting. Both the SCAR II and Hero II laptops feature the world’s first 144Hz ultra-narrow-bezel display which allow for hyper-immersive visual performance. Both editions come with an 8th Generation Intel Core i7-8750H processor and 16GB of DDR4-2666MHz RAM. The Strix GL504 SCAR II comes with a 256GB NVMe PCIe SSD, a 2.5” Firecuda 1TB SSHD, NVIDIA GTX 1070 with 8GB GDDR5 VRAM; while the Strix GL504 Hero II comes with a 128GB NVMe PCIe SSD, a 2.5” Firecuda 1TB SSHD, NVIDIA GTX 1060 with 6GB GDDR5 VRAM.

Gaming Supremacy Uncovered – ROG Huracan G21 Gaming Desktop

 

The ROG Huracan G21 takes desktop gaming into a whole new level with its features that fits a supreme gaming machine. It unleashes its true potential as it improves the airflow when the side cover is opened which enables CPU and GPU performance boost. Maintenance and upgrade of key components are easier with its slide-open chassis design. This small-form factor desktop houses the latest 8th Generation Intel Core i7-8750H processor and up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 graphics for an extraordinary gaming experience. Huracan G21 also comes with up to 512GB NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 SSD and up to 32GB DDR4 VRAM. It also comes with Aura Sync which shows off your gaming colors with synchronized light effects with other Aura Sync-compatibles devices.

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Philippine ROG Captital 2nd Year Anniversary

Geeks! 2 Years Ago, The #CapitalOfTheRepublic was established at SM Cyberzone SM Megamall marking ASUS Republic Of Gamers commitment to Filipino citizens.

Today, The Capital is now a home to many gamers in the country where they can check the latest gaming machines and peripherals. To reward all nationwide citizen's unwavering support, The Republic will be raffling off 15 chances to win 50% OFF select DREAM ROG MACHINEs on June 28, 2018.

Additionally, all buyers between June 25-30th, 2018 will have a chance to win 1 of 2 Limited Edition ROGxRYZEN Jackets.

#ROGCapitalTurns2 #ThisIsTheRepublic #RepublicOfGamers

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Computex 2018 Asus Republic of Gamers outs eSports Laptops SCAR II AND HERO II

Gamer Geeks! Asus Republic of Gamers give us more excitement as they introduce next generation Strix Laptops now Scar II and Hero II for Computex 2018!

As usual, ROG does not disappoints interms of design with narrow-bezel design with slim frame. This gives a more immersive experience for gaming as well as expansive visuals. Houses a 15.6" IPS-type FHD (1920 x 1080) with 100% sRGB for rich viewing pleasure. 144Hz refresh rate with 3ms GtG response time bring games to life with smoothness and clarity. The higher refresh rate enables a true 144-FPS experience with minimal input lag, while the faster response reduces ghosting and blurring to produce a clearer picture.

Powered by Intel six-core Coffee Lake  i7-8750H / i5-8300H processors matched with Pascal-based discrete graphics or get the ones with NVIDIA 10-series GeForce GTX graphics ensures top-notch performance that for sure can play popular esports titles in triple-digit frame rates.  You can equip a GTX 1070 if your still need more.

With powerful internals, heat management is needed. Heat pipes transfer thermal energy from the CPU and GPU to radiators on the perimeter of the chassis. The metal heat spreaders allows the cooling system to dissipate thermals from additional components. There are also dual blowers force air over the radiators and out of the chassis.

Even with their portable size, Strix Scar II and Hero II packs full-size keyboard and an accompanying numpad for seamless transition when playing from desktops to laptops. The Keyboard is fortified for gaming with a lifespan of 20 million key presses that can withstand your gaming sessions. Improved keyboard lighting extends across four distinct keyboard zones.

RGB illumination amped upeven more with an additional light bar on the front edge and a more imposing ROG logo. Who can forget about Aura Sync, coordinate colors and effects across the laptop and compatible peripherals.

Latest connections, the integrated 802.11ac WiFi on the Strix Scar II and Hero II is based on Intel’s latest Wave 2 solution, which is capable of greater than gigabit speeds when connected to compatible routers. Wireless card is hooked up to four antennas. Asus ROG  RangeBoost technology monitors the antennas to determine which ones have the best signal and then switches automatically to ensure that you’re using the best connections. The Strix has Gigabit Ethernet for more secure wired connections.

Plenty of USB ports for peripherals is available, including for VR gear, and one is Type-C for new-gen devices. Onboard storage is split between an M.2 NVMe SDD and a 2.5” SATA. Some has  SATA-based Seagate FireCuda SSHDs that use flash-based cache memory to speed up load times for games. HDMI 2.0 for 4K output at 60Hz, and Mini DisplayPort  for multiple display outputs.

Features Dual speakers driven by SmartAMP technology for immersive and powerful sound. Connect your headsets via 3.5-mm combo jack or via USB.  ROG's Sonic Studio III will help you tune in for different scenarios, including surround sound virtualization for stereo headsets. The new APO injection feature allows to work with USB DACs and headsets.

So what you think? ROG gets everything right for on-the-go gamers so they can practice and conquer local and international eSport arenas. So excited to see these laptops reach Philippine Shore.

ROG Strix Scar II
Display 15.6" IPS-type FHD (1920 x 1080) with 100% sRGB
144Hz refresh rate with 3ms GtG response time
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB(GL504GM)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB (GL504GS)

ROG Strix Hero II
15.6" IPS-type FHD (1920 x 1080) with 100% sRGB
144Hz refresh rate with 3ms GtG response time
60Hz refresh rate
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB (GL504GS)

Both:
OS Windows 10 Home / Pro
Processors: 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8750H  / 8th Gen Intel Core i5-8300H
Memory: Up to 32GB DDR4 2666MHz SDRAM
Storage:
M.2 NVMe PCIe 128GB / 256GB / 512GB SSD
2.5” 5400rpm 1TB SSHD
2.5” 5400rpm / 7200rpm 1TB HDD
Wireless: 802.11ac 2x2 Wave 2 Wi-Fi Bluetooth® 5.0
Connectivity: 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C, 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1, 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2, 1 x mini DisplayPort 1.2, 1 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x RJ-45 jack, 1 x SD card reader, 1 x 3.5-mm audio combo
Audio: 2 x speakers with smart-amplifier technology / Array microphone
Size: 36.1 x 26.2 x 2.61 cm
Weight: 2.4kg

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Computex 2018 ASUS Republic of Gamers unleashes ROG Phone!

ASUS Republic of Gamers unleashed ROG Phone for Computex 2018!

ROG Phone comes in stunning killer looks accented with ROG logo with RGB programmable backlight! If you have a ASUS ROG setup then it works with ROG AuraSync. Sweet!

Killer looks deserves stunning display and so the new ROG Phone houses a 6 inch 18:9 FullHD+ AMOLED Display that comes with an independent image processor to support HDR plus a refresh rate of 90Hz! Crazy! Rich and immersive visuals that Gamers would appreciate.

Under the hood, ROG Phone makes use of exclusive binned version 2.96GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform Processor selected specifically for its ability to run at faster frequencies and so powerful unmatched performance. Matched with Adreno 630 graphics, 8GB LPDDR4X and 128GB / 512GB UFS 2.1 Storage, for sure it can handle the latest and even graphic intensive games. Go into X Mode and raise the minimum clock speed to keep the CPU on its toes, and confines tasks to the chip’s four fastest cores to ensure maximum performance. To keep things cool, GameCool system makes use of copper heat spreader to improve thermals and 3D vapor chamber to efficiently transfer heat away from the SoC and into the body.

Top notch connections with Gigabit LTE cellular plus WiGig-certified 802.11ad 60GHz WiFi with both 2x2 MIMO and WiFi Direct. There are side-mounted port to support Gigabit Ethernet over Type-C, plus HDMI and USB. There is also a Type-C port at bottom. Both of the Type-C ports work with standard chargers for convenience and compatibility, but they can do a better job with HyperCharge adapter. Sensors are complete and upgraded for better gameplay and interaction. Fingerprint Sensor is available for personalized security.

For photos, it does have a Dual Rear Camera setup at 12MP standard angle lens  Sony IMX 363 plus 8MP Wide Angle Lens. Front camera is at 8MP for high resolution selfies and video chat.


ROG Phone carries a 4000mAh Battery.

PLAY HARD WITH THE ROG PHONE

Asus Republic of Gamers really wants to take your mobile gaming into new heights! They introduce accessories to support you thirst for gaming!

The AeroActive Cooler plugs into this multi-purpose port and includes its own landscape-friendly connectors for both charger and headphones. This accessory is an added tool to keep your phone from burning out due to heavy gameplay.

The Mobile Desktop Dock lets you turn ROG Phone into near desktop, hooking up a 4K monitor, Gigabit Ethernet, 5.1-channel speakers, and a stack of USB peripherals or better yet your ROG gaming peripherals. Let's admit sometimes we miss the old desktop and mouse for game play.

TwinView Dock takes it on the road in a handheld package complete with another screen. The secondary display is identical to the one on the phone, giving game developers more real estate to show maps, inventory, and other important information. Comes with physical trigger buttons and dual haptic feedback engines as well as Enhanced Cooling and a massive 6,000mAh auxiliary battery extends the run time for your mobile adventures. This accessory is also best for livestream.

The WiGig Dock makes use of low-latency 802.11ad 60GHz WiFi to broadcast display signals to a base station that plugs into big-screen. Pairs well with the third-party GameVice controller gamepad to enable a console-like experience.

The ROG Phone is said to be available this Summer 2018 in configurations with 128GB and 512GB of internal storage. Accessories will be sold separately, and there is a Special Bundle to be offered will pack all of them into a suitcase with the high-end version of the phone.

ROG Phone
6.0“ 18:9 (2160x1080) AMOLED Display
90Hz refresh rate with 1ms pixel response time
108.6% DCI-P3 color gamut and 10000:1 contrast ratio
10-point multi-touch (supports Glove Touch)
Discrete image processing chip supports HDR
Gorilla Glass 6
Exclusive 2.96GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform Processor
Adreno 630 Proceessor
8GB LPDDR4X RAM Memory
128GB / 512GB UFS 2.1 Storage
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ad 2x2 MIMO
Wi-Fi Direct and WiGig 802.11ad wireless display support
Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC
GPS, aGPS, Glonass, BeiDou
Side I/O:
Custom USB-C supports USB 3.1 Gen 1, DP 1.4, fast charging (15W)
ASUS HyperCharge direct charging
Bottom I/O:
USB-C supports USB 2.0, fast charging (20W), Direct Charge
3.5mm headphone jack
Rear Cameras:
12MP Standard Angle Lens
Sony IMX 363, f/1.8
8MP (120° wide-angle), f/2.0
Front: 8MP, f/2.0
Audio:
Dual front-facing stereo speakers with Smart Amplifier
24-bit/192KHz Hi-Res Audio
DTS Headphone:X 7.1 virtual surround-sound
Qualcomm aptX High-definition Bluetooth® wireless audio
Sensors Accelerometer, E-compass, Proximity sensor, Hall sensor, Ambient-light sensor, Fingerprint sensor, Gyroscope, 2 x ultrasonic AirTriggers
Battery 4,000mAh
Dimensions: 158.8 x 76.2 x 8.6mm
Weight: 200g
Accessories (sold separately):
AeroActive Cooler
Mobile Desktop Dock
TwinView Dock
The WiGig Dock

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ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) "Your Winning Formula" Worldwide Campaign 2018

Manila, Philippines, February 6, 2018 — ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today launched Your Winning Formula, a worldwide campaign to celebrate a decade of ROG engineering excellence paired with a competition to showcase the best of ROG Maximus Formula — the industry-leading ATX gaming motherboard series that’s loaded with cutting-edge features.

ROG owners and fans are invited to express how they adore their Maximus Formula motherboard, or how keen they are to own one, with the chance to Win Great Prizes.

The campaign competition is live today, at https://rog.asus.com/microsite/motherboard/Your-Winning-Formula, and ready to accept entries from Maximus Formula owners and fans all over the world. To participate, entrants must take a photo or video of their real-world Maximus Formula motherboard or build, or get creative to envision a fantasy rig based around the latest-generation Maximus X Formula Z370 motherboard. Each entry has a shot at winning a stack of exciting giveaways, from lucky-draw spot prizes to packages that provide the foundations needed to turn a dream gaming rig into a realty.

Your Winning Formula: A showcase of gaming realities and fantasies that’s open to all
ROG exists to exceed the expectations of gamers, enthusiasts and modders around the globe. We listen to and act on user feedback, allowing us to lead the industry with products like Maximus Formula — a motherboard series that has continually broken boundaries, and encapsulates the spirit of ROG. That’s why we’re hosting the Your Winning Formula campaign: we want to know why existing customers chose a Maximus Formula motherboard, or why enthusiasts are considering making Maximus X Formula the starting point for their next showcase rig.

Competition Details: 
The Your Winning Formula campaign competition is open to anyone, anywhere in the world, and runs from February 6, 2018 to March 5, 2018 inclusive.

Ways To Join:
1. ROG Maximus Formula owners
Participants are ask to write their name and Formula motherboard Generation* on a Sticky Note and apply it to your build or board then take a photo or video of their current Maximus Formula motherboard or build, then post it on their Social Media accounts - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or YouTube — or all four — with the hashtag #ROGWinningFormula. Any Maximus Formula motherboard generation is acceptable for this entry route. Then, entrants should submit their media file via the Gleam widget on the campaign website. Tell ASUS ROG more about your Formula story, watch the Formula-evolution video, and rack up as many points as you can!

2. ROG Maximus X Formula Fantasies
Those who don’t currently own a Maximus Formula motherboard can enter by creating a fantasy rig based on the newest Maximus X Formula. This could be a simple component wish list, a drawing, photo montage or animation. Should be posted to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or YouTube — or all four — with the hashtag #ROGWinningFormula, and also submitted via the Gleam widget on the campaign website. Tell them more about your dream rig, watch the Formula-evolution video, and rack up as many points as you can!

Online Vote, Winners, Runners-up, Prize packages and Lucky Draw
An Online Vote will be held to decide the winner and two runners-up in each entrance class, with 70% weighting to the ROG team and 30% to votes from fans visiting the campaign website. The final tally will be announcement on March 14, 2018. Winners will be contacted by email.

World-class gaming gear is up for grabs that includes a Maximus X Formula motherboard, and ROG Strix GeForce® GTX 1070 and Strix GeForce GTX 1070 Ti graphics cards. There are also loads of ROG peripherals and a host of Aura-capable gear or ROG partner kit to be won.

In addition to the prize packages for being a winner or a runner-up, those who secure the most visitor votes on the campaign website will also have the chance to win prizes. The creator of the real-world Maximus Formula build or Maximus X Formula fantasy rig that scores one of the top-three highest scores in this distinct ballot, based 100% on fan votes, will walk away with a prize package loaded with components provided by a selection of ROG hardware partners, including BitFenix, Cooler Master, FSP, GeIL, G.SKILL, In Win, Essencore, Lian Li, Phanteks, TEAMGROUP, Thermaltake and ZADAK.

They will also conduct a lucky draw with spot prizes that include the ROG Scabbard extra-large mouse mat, ROG Gladius II mouse, ROG Addressable LED Strip, and various gaming accessories.

Full Competition Details and Rules are available > https://rog.asus.com/microsite/motherboard/Your-Winning-Formula.

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ROG Masters 2017 Asia Pacific Regional Finals To be Held in Manila!

Gamer Geeks! Rejoice as ROG Masters 2017 Asia Pacific Regional Finals will be held in Manila! this October 2017!

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) once again proved why it is the undisputed number one gaming brand locally and globally by gathering some of the best e-sports players for both CS:GO and DOTA 2 in the country. The ROG Masters 2017 Philippine Qualifiers started last June and concluded last month, August 19 and 20 at SM Cyberzone, SM City North Edsa.

Mineski CS:GO Team

Mineski CS:GO team won again for a back-to-back win from last year’s ROG Masters PH finals. The crowd favorite took the first game against Rekt E-sports with 16-6 score and swiftly bagged PHP 75,000 cash prize at the end of second game. During the Semi-Finals, Rekt E-sports turned down Wargods while Mineski eliminated Fractals. At teh top of their game, Mineski was able to secure a spot in the ROG Masters 2017 regional finals and battle against the Asia’s finest CS:GO players.
For MOBA side of the Masters, the DOTA 2 tournament quickly passed as every game consistently turned out 2-0 score . Entity Gaming defeated Happy Feet during the first round of the competition and Execration, fresh from their stint in The International 2017 and also last year’s ROG Masters World Finals runner up, showed that they’re ready to fight back and this time crowned as the next ROG Masters DOTA 2 grand champions. In the end, Philippine pride, Execration proved they were indeed ready to redeem themselves and grab top spot against Imperium in a 2-0 battle slaying the first game of the ROG Masters 2017 Philippine finals with ease.

Entity

Execration

However it was not easy as the uprising Entity Gaming which is composed of Filipinos and Indian players showed their presence and pulled out Execration’s winning momentum. On the first half of the do or die round, Entity Gaming dominated the battle scene but Execration showed dynamic team synergy and “Pro” gaming experience that pull the game comeback and win this year’s ROG Masters 2017 Philippine finals title for DOTA 2 and bring home a whopping PHP 125,000 and more importantly a chance to win PHP 25,000,000 (USD 500,000) in the ROG Masters 2017 World Finals.

It was a fun-packed, exciting 2-day event for all the Citizens of the Republic. Gamers had a chance to experience the latest ROG machines in the experiential area as well as enjoyed lots of activities and giveaways. ASUS ROG Brand Ambassador, Ann B. Mateo graced the event as well as Pinoy Band Rivermaya rocked the ROG Masters’ stage with their iconic songs like Elesi, Awit ng Kabataan, and Olats.

“The Philippine eSports scene is starting to get really exciting day-by-day. Last year, we partnered with the Professional Gamers' League (PGL) in mounting the world’s biggest DOTA 2 tournament series in country which is the Manila Major. Last June we also took part in the grandest eSports event this year in the country which is the Manila Masters and we will not stop here,” shares George Su, Country Manager of ASUS Philippines System Business Group.

George Su, Country Manager ASUS

“Staying true to our commitment to support the local eSports scene, ASUS Republic Of Gamers (ROG) is proud to host the ROG Masters 2017 Asia Pacific finals in the country bringing together more than twenty professional teams all over Asia. The Republic greatly believes that the Philippines can be considered as the eSports capital of Asia and Filipino pro gamers and up and coming talents has highest potential to become the next global eSports superstars and ROG Masters 2017 can be their stepping stone to reach this dream,” Su concluded.

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