ASUS’ ROG Strix XG17AHP Gaming Monitor takes Portable Gaming to the next level
ASUS’ ROG Strix XG17AHP Gaming Monitor takes Portable Gaming to the next level
ASUS has revealed a higher-end variant of its ROG Strix XG17AHPE, a new model which comes with additional accessories and features which will elevate the screen’s user experience to another level. This new screen is the ROG Strix XG17AHP, a screen which offers users the same feature set as its lower-end counterpart with the addition of a ROG carry case and a tripod mount.Â
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Why is the tripod so important? This tripod allows the Strix XG17AHP to act like a normal monitor. You can use it with your laptop to add an extra screen above your notebook, orient the screen to sit at a comfortable angle or otherwise locate the screen at an optimal location. The folding stand of the XG17AHPE, which the XG17AHP also ships with, limits ASUS’ screen to specific screen orientations, a factor which makes the screen less versatile for mobile gaming and workstation uses. Add in ASUS’ ROG carry bag, and the XG17AHP is a much better portable monitor for end users.Â
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This screen can be used to create a dual-screen screen setup with a 17-inch laptop, offer high-end screen performance with modern consoles and smartphones on the go or act as a lightweight monitor for LAN parties. The ROG Strix XG17AHP is also around 1cm thick and weighs around a kilo, which isn’t much for a display of this size.  Â
 Right now, ASUS’ ROG Strix XG17AHPE is available for pre-order for $499 in the US and ASUS’ ROG Strix XG17AHP (which includes ASUS’ Tripod Stand and Carry Bag) is available for $599. At this time, the UK pricing of these screens is unknown.Â
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