You can tell it's a gaming laptop because its hideous.

This multimedia series not gaming. All gaming models starts from G, like g502, g553, g552 and etc. However in terms price/hardware very good price. Hot from me

It not Rog series you can find it here Asus Uk store https://www.asus.com/uk/Laptops/FX-ZX-Series-Products/

Can't quite figure out if this has an IPS screen (and if it does, is it any good?).

No idea but it says matte screen. Shame that I missed a deal for GL553 last month for £799. But this deal is also good

From specifications

15.6" (16:9) LED backlit FHD (1920x1080) 60Hz Anti-Glare Panel with 72% NTSC with 178˚ wide-viewing angle display

The only difference between i7 version is CPU basically it doesn't worth to pay extra £100 for that

You can tell it's a gaming laptop because its hideous.

Just ordered :smiley:

Yeah, the VX thing is really confusing. Could it just be a typo maybe??

Here's a decent review of the ASUS FX553VD....

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Asus-FX553VD-7700HQ-GTX-1050-Laptop-Review.213522.0.html

This deffo has a TN screen. They don't say too many bad things about it but in the detailed comparison numbers, it looks on a par with the Dell Inspirion 7000 TN screen that so many reviews have slagged off. The screen brightness, at 215 cd/m2 looks very poor ( for comparison, my two year old ASUS N551JK, which cost a measly £563, has an IPS screen with a brightness of 315 and is a joy to look at!)

Thanks for the reply, I have read that review as well and the adobe rgb range is poor, what confuses me even more is that on the asus website the fx comes with two screens: 72% NTSC with 178˚ and the other one with 45% NTSC. I believe the first one is ips

It should be IPS screen. Can confirm this tomorrow as soon I receive it

What's the best deal in the moment for asus gl553vd?

Found this https://www.debenhamsplus.com/p/1164235/asus-gl553vd-core-i5-7300hq-8gb-1tb-128gb-ssd-geforce-gtx-1050-dvd-rw-15.6-inch-windows-10-gaming? but still 150 pounds more then old offer from Amazon

Still waiting mine to be delivered today.

I found another deal today
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01N9AS5YR/ref=s9u_simh_gw_i2?ie=UTF8&fpl=fresh&pd_rd_i=B01N33JP9R&pd_rd_r=YW060N886EGSGZ8BXME0&pd_rd_w=BoUPP&pd_rd_wg=PSPS2&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=&pf_rd_r=QAHG9X4ETJW2MN5E9A3F&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=16f14aeb-bd11-4e9e-8c26-9ca0139074ee&pf_rd_i=desktop&th=1

Asus ROG GL753, 17 inch, 12 RAM , £959

Hi @rucer07. Did you receive the laptop yet. I'm intrigued if it has an IPS display. If so, I'm buying one today.

Hi guys,

I just received my laptop. Unfortunately its is TN Panel. I tested display from different angles. It comes with laptop bag and gaming mouse (SICA). My display ID: BOE069C, 100% TN

Guys,

it worth to looking at GL753 or GL553 models. Happy to reply if you have any questions

I managed to pick up an i7 omen for 753 from HP last week, admittedly only 2gb VRAM but seems good so far.

Guys I returned FX553 model and bought GL553 which comes with nice IPS display. GL553 is excellent machine

£849 now

Build quality is excellent! I dont like touchpad but I am not using it at. Top lid is from aluminium a bit flimsy otherwise is very good quality machine. I play Starcraft 2, no overheating even on high settings. Downloading forza 3 now, which comes free with this laptop

Also on top left side of display a bit backlight bleeding, but its minor only visible on dark scenes sometimes

now £849.99!

rucer07 please can you tell me the warranty on Gl553 can not see mentioned on amazon website will be either 1 or 2 years. thanks

it comes with 24 months manufacturer warranty :smiley:

thanks so much i was hoping that would be the case will definitely buy now. Your feedback on all aspects of this laptop have really helped me once again thank you.

ive just ordered the 17 inch for 849. hope its good!!