ASUS G46VW 14" RoG Gaming Notebook - Linus Tech Tips CES 2013

The ASUS G46VW RoG gaming notebook shown at CES 2013 is presented as a compact yet powerful portable gaming machine. Linus Tech Tips highlights a 14 inch chassis that still delivers the punch of larger gaming laptops, helped by a quad core Intel option and a GTX 660M GPU. The design emphasizes rugged RoG aesthetics with aluminum cooling fins and a soft touch matte finish, along with a clearly illuminated Republic of Gamers logo. In terms of connectivity, the notebook includes power, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0, Thunderbolt, microphone and headset jacks, SD expansion, HDMI, VGA, and multiple USB 3.0 ports, enabling both modern peripherals and legacy projector setups. The speaker notes the versatility of configurations, including potential SSD caching via MSA SSD, allowing OS on SSD while a larger hard drive handles storage. The host explains how VGA remains useful for business trips or LAN party setups, while HDMI or Thunderbolt offer modern display options for gaming on the go. Overall, the unit is framed as an attractive, portable gaming option that blends performance with travel-friendly form factor and thoughtful cooling under load, reinforcing ASUS’s leadership position in portable gaming. Viewers are encouraged to watch the CES 2013 coverage for more demonstrations of RoG products and other innovations from the event.

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