How has EVERYONE overlooked this?? - ASUS Strix Scar II 240Hz - CES 2019

The video covers Linus Tech Tips’ CES 2019 coverage focusing on Asus and their rog strix scar ii 240 Hz laptop. It opens with the presenter being pulled into Asus’ briefing area where he is shown the device’s reinforced rigid chassis, heat pipes, sinks, and cooling design, highlighting Asus’s shift toward a premium build with more metal around the base. The host explains that the device uses a 8750h six-core processor and includes robust I/O with a backlit keyboard and RGB lighting, while noting the lack of Thunderbolt but strong wired networking. A central claim is that the laptop marks a breakthrough for mobile gaming by delivering a 240 Hz display on a laptop, paired with an Exo panel renowned for excellent anti-ghosting performance, allowing near zero visible pixel artifacts and fluid motion that is hard to achieve on other panels. The host critiques the camera setup and webcam quality as subpar, but praises the keyboard feel and trackpad, calling the overall unit “freaking sick” beyond the typical expectations for gaming laptops. He emphasizes the significance of refresh rate over resolution for gaming on a laptop, arguing that higher resolutions can be counterproductive due to power consumption and backlight challenges. The video also touches on the RTX 2080 Max-Q configuration and provides cautious commentary about official performance figures, suggesting likely performance gaps versus desktop-class GPUs while maintaining optimism about production readiness. The segment ends with a plug for checking the dbrand Grip and Prism screen protectors, underscoring the CES 2019 coverage as a whole and inviting viewers to subscribe for more updates. The overall takeaway is that Asus is repositioning Strix Scar II as a premium, high-refresh gaming laptop that prioritizes speed and responsiveness over pushing higher resolutions, signaling a potential shift in how mobile gaming hardware is perceived.

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