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The Asus G73jh’s aggressive design – with angular lines and tactile matte finish – is inspired by the F-117 Nighthawk Stealth Bomber, but there’s more purpose to the design than striking looks alone. The large exhausts at the rear of the chassis draw hot air away from the internal components and deposit it comfortably from the chassis’ rear, making this one of the quietest gaming machines we’ve ever tested. The angled design also means that the backlit keyboard is angled slightly towards you, improving comfort in use.

The Asus G73jh’s 17.3-inch screen adds to its abilities. It’s not the brightest panel around, but colour reproduction is excellent, with contrast especially impressing. Blu-ray movies – using the integrated Blu-ray drive – and games look great in particular.