Archive for the ‘ROG’ Category
Tuesday, December 1st, 2020
We’re now into December and the final stretch of 2020. Here are some gift ideas that I’ve curated for Christmas 2020.
* I’ll be adding to this list over the next few days, so check back daily for new gift ideas as I collate them.

The tech4xmas gift guide is meant to provide ideas to start you off, so do check out some of them online and in the shops if they are what you think would bring a smile to your loved ones this Christmas.
Around this time of year, I’m usually inundated with requests from readers and friends on Christmas gift ideas for their loved ones or themselves.
So here are some tech that I would use myself or get for MY loved ones, based mostly on those gadgets that I’ve tried or reviewed.
Not all are the latest and newest, but they are what I think some of the best-in-class in their category of products.
Happy Christmas Shopping!
tech4xmas Gift Guide below.
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Friday, September 18th, 2020
First announced earlier in July, the ASUS ROG Phone 3 is now available in Singapore. The 12GB/512GB version (ZS661KS) will retail at S$1,598 starting from today.

ASUS ROG Phone 3 gaming smartphone available in Singapore from today: S$1,598.
The ROG Phone 3 will be available in Singapore on ASUS Online Store, ROG Experience Store Bugis, and selected authorised retailers.
Read more about details and features of the ASUS ROG Phone 3
HERE.
The ROG Phone 3 comes with a one-year ROG Accidental Damage Protection Plan.
It’s an Singapore-exclusive and personalised after-sales service and support from ROG Experts.
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Saturday, August 15th, 2020
Republic of Gamers (ROG) has announced a complete refresh of its gaming computers with new 10th Generation Intel Core processors. Prices and availability below.

The two-screen ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (top left) headlines ASUS’ full family refresh, with up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX SUPER graphics, 300 Hz displays and best-in-class thermals.
Striking new chassis designs and thoughtful quality-of-life additions raise the bar for gamers and content creators, while the latest Intel CPUs, NVIDIA GeForce RTX SUPER graphics, and custom Intelligent Cooling solutions set a new performance standard.

The new ASUS ROG Gaming PC lineup is now available in Singapore at the ASUS Exclusive Store, ASUS Online Store and all authorised retailers. Click to enlarge.
The ROG 2020 collection is headlined by the ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550) and its unique secondary ROG ScreenPad Plus touchscreen, along with the refreshed ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502) which is more portable and powerful than ever.
For those seeking e-sports glory, the ROG Strix SCAR 15 (GL532) is built for top-flight competition with up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER GPUs and 300 Hz panels.
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Friday, August 7th, 2020
The ASUS ROG Strix G35 is a top-of-the-line gaming desktop that promises tournament-level performance for competitive gaming with the flexibility to go beyond. Prices and configurations below.

For demanding workloads like content creation and heavy duty multitasking, the ROG Strix G35 features up to Intel Core i9 processor.
The Republic of Gamers Strix Strix G35 retails from S$3,998 starting today and is available at the ASUS Exclusive Store, ASUS Online Store and all authorised retailers.
The ROG G35 ships with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti which handles modern games with fast and fluid frame rates.
It is equipped with up to Intel Core i9-processor to tackle heavy multitasking, content creation, and other demanding workloads
More details below from the press release.
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Wednesday, July 22nd, 2020
The 3rd-gen gaming smartphone series ships with the latest Snapdragon 865 Plus, 144Hz / 1ms AMOLED display and huge 6000mAh battery. Prices below.
Update (18 Sep, 2020):
The 12GB/512GB version of the ASUS ROG Phone 3 has debuted in Singapore today, at S$1,598.
Find out more about the one-year ROG Accidental Damage Protection Plan that’s exclusive to Singapore.

Featuring the uprated GameCool 3 cooling system, the ROG Phone 3 is engineered to deliver non-stop, ultrasmooth performance for the ultimate mobile gaming experience.
The series includes the flagship ROG Phone 3 and the ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition.
The ROG Phone 3 is the most powerful ROG Phone ever, using the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus 5G Mobile Platform with advanced 5G mobile communications and Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite Gaming capabilities.
Prices and more details below from the press release.
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Friday, June 19th, 2020
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announces the new ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401) gaming laptop in an ultra slim 14-inch form factor. RRP: S$2,498.

The new ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401) which wraps powerful processors in a compact chassis portable enough to go anywhere at a price that ASUS believes will bring gaming to an even wider audience.
Getting cutting-edge components to peak performance levels is challenging in such a small machine.
Key Features
- Small size with big impact: Compact and portable at only 17.9mm thin and 1.7kg, without compromising performance
- AniMe Matrix LED personalization: An optional, precision-cut LED on the lid lets users show custom graphics, animations and other effects.
- Immersive gaming visuals: Feature the latest NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti graphics that produce high frame rates for popular games
- High refresh or high resolution: A 120Hz refresh rate panel allows users to optimise for gaming or content creation.
- Nonstop speed: Latest AMD Ryzen 4000 Series Mobile Processor featuring world’s first x86 8-core and 16-thread with advanced power efficiency.
Despite a chassis under 20mm thin, the ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401) has carefully customised cooling that brings out the best of its new AMD Ryzen 4000 Series Mobile Processors built on the “Zen 2” core architecture combined with industry leading 7nm process technology and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti GPU.
Users can optimise for gaming or creative pursuits with the 120Hz refresh rate full HD display with PANTONE Validated coluors and AMD FreeSync technology.
The ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401) enjoys more than 10 hours of battery life and the ability to charge from compatible Type-C power packs.
Subtle styling in the Eclipse Gray is clean and professional, accentuating a versatile design filled with premium features that enhance everyday use.
The AniMe Matrix display deepens personalisation, enabling users to show custom graphics, animations, and other effects across over a thousand mini LEDs embedded in the lid.
More details below on ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401) from the press release.
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Saturday, April 25th, 2020
The ROG Strix GA15 (G15DH) is now available in Singapore (from $1,298), at the ASUS Exclusive Store, ASUS Online Store and all authorised retailers.

The ROG Strix GA15 gaming desktops from ASUS are equipped with AMD Ryzen processors to offer E-sports-ready performance that also accelerates streaming, multitasking, and more.
The new ROG Strix GA15 (G15DH) gaming desktops zero in on gaming fundamentals to fit serious e-sports performance into a convenient and portable package.

Specifications for the ASUS ROG Strix GA15 (G15DH). Click image to enlarge.
Lean and lightweight, the new ROG Strix GA15 (G15DH) gaming desktop leverages powerful, latest-generation AMD Ryzen™ processors that capably handle hardcore gaming, streaming, and multitasking.
Each desktop is compact and weighs only 10 kg, and a built-in carrying handle offers easy portability.
The efficient cooling design helps quietly deliver a gaming experience that can hold its own at LAN parties, tournaments, and beyond.
More details from the press release below.
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Saturday, November 23rd, 2019
ASUS has launched its first exclusive store in Singapore at Bugis Junction.

The 3,000 square-feet store offers an online-to-offline experience with immersive product showcases, integrated customer services and dedicated workshop spaces.
The concept space comprises 2 shop lots – a PC showroom & an ROG store that includes an ROG Battlezone for gamers to enjoy free gaming either individually or as a team.
Right beside it is an ASUS Service Support Centre.
Game for free at the ROG Battlezone or book the space (for free) for team training and gaming.
More details below from the press release.
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Saturday, October 19th, 2019
ASUS boasts that the new S$1,598 gaming phone is the world’s first Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus, has the world’s first 120Hz/1ms AMOLED display and has a monster 6000mAh battery.

Republic of Gamers (ROG) today unveils the ROG Phone II, the successor to the game-changing ROG Phone.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus processor in the new ASUS ROG Phone II is clocked at 2.96GHz with Qualcomm Adreno 640 GPU.
Price & Availability
The ROG Phone II (ZS660KL-1A011WW) is now available in Singapore at S$1,598, at ASUS Brand Shop, ASUS Online Store and all authorised retailers.
* The ASUS Brand Shop (Tel: 6338 6993) is managed by AddOn and is located at 200 Victoria St, 03-K2, Singapore 188021. Open Monday to Sunday from 11am – 7pm.
It features the world’s first 120Hz/1ms AMOLED 10-bit HDR 6.59″ display with Delta-E <1 colour accuracy and only 49ms touch latency.
The huge 6000mAh battery with 30W ROG HyperCharge enables long stamina for gaming and fast recharging.
For gaming, the ROG Phone II has a landscape-oriented design, Dual Surrounding Vibration, front-facing stereo speakers, plus a new range of modular accessories.
More details below from the press release.
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Saturday, September 14th, 2019
The new 65-inch monitor from ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) offers big-screen gaming experience with fast, smooth and responsive performance. RRP S$6,599 in October.

The new ASUS ROG Swift PG65UQ BFGD.
The ASUS ROG Swift PG65UQ BFGD displays high-resolution 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) content at a 144Hz refresh rate for fast gaming performance.
“The ASUS ROG Swift PG65UQ BFGD with NVIDIA G-SYNC is a great option for PC gaming on a big screen. Gamers will appreciate the impressive video quality, brightness and high resolution that BFGD provides,” said Matt Wuebbling, head of GeForce Marketing at NVIDIA.
Its NVIDIA G-SYNC Ultimate supports the latest G-SYNC processors for the best HDR gaming experiences, for smooth and sharp big-screen gaming.
The gaming display supports variable refresh rates (VRR) via an HDMI connection for smooth, big-screen console gaming, working seamlessly with Xbox One.
For movies and entertainment, it promises visual clarity and immersive sound with Ultra HD Premium certification and 15W speakers.
More details below from the press release.
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