# Advanced Gaming Laptops Asus' Latest 'Republic of Gamers' Laptops Are Designed for Serious Gamers By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-06-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/republic-of-gamers References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/asus-g550jk-gx500-rog-gaming-laptops/32381/) & [rog.asus](http://rog.asus.com) Asus has announced two additions to its range of 'Republic of Gamers' gaming laptops. The Asus G550JK is a mid-range gaming laptop with a premium build, while the GX500 is a skinny, elegant, high-performance gaming monster. The G550JK features a stylish aluminum design; it weighs 2.77 cm thick and weighs 2.5 kg. This machine runs on Windows 8.1 and is powered by an [Intel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-rog-zephyrus) [Core i7](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x14) processor. It can be fitted with up to 16 GB of RAM and comes in 15.6-inch 1920 x 1080 or 1366 x 768 LED backlit display varieties. The second offering in the Republic of Gamers line, the GX500, is a svelte yet no-nonsense gaming machine. The highlight of this laptop is surely its 15.6-inch 3,840 x 2,160 monitor. It is powered by an Intel Core i7 processor and contains an [Nvidia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-rog-strix-g18) GeForce GTX 860M graphics processing unit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **High-performance Gaming Laptops:** Opportunity for innovation in creating gaming laptops with high-performance features and sleek designs. - **Slim Gaming Machines:** Disruptive potential in developing slim gaming laptops without compromising on performance. - **Advanced Display Technology:** Innovation opportunity lies in creating gaming laptops with high-resolution displays for an immersive gaming experience. ### Where This Applies - **Computer Hardware:** The computer hardware industry can explore opportunities to develop advanced gaming laptops targeting serious gamers. - **Gaming and Entertainment:** The gaming and entertainment industry can benefit from the development of high-performance gaming laptops that enhance the gaming experience. - **Technology Retail:** Opportunity for technology retail to capitalize on the demand for advanced gaming laptops by offering a wide range of options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Advanced Gamer Performance Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-rog-strix-g18.md) - [Feature-Packed Gamer Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-rog-zephyrus-g15.md) - [All-Aluminum eSports Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-rog-zephyrus.md) - [Playful High-Performance Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-rog-zephyrus-m16.md) - [High-End Gaming Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aorus-master-18.md) - [Power-Packed eSports Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-rog-strix-g16.md) - [Revolutionary Flagship Gaming Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flagship-gaming-laptop.md) - [Premium Dual-Screen Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rog-zephyrus-duo-16.md) - [Turbo-Clocked eSports Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-rog-strix-g1814.md)