Asus F756 (17.3-Inch, 2017) Reviews

Glossy multimedia. The technologies in Asus' new 17-inch desktop replacement are concealed under shiny piano painted surfaces. Since the multimedia laptop is already available for starting at around 770 Euros (~$864), not much is expected from screen...

USB 3.1 Type-C ; storage device maintenance hatch ; removable base plate (screws) ; good touchpad ; decent TN panel with extreme contrast ratio for the price ; PWM not a problem ; decent sound system ; surface temperatures not disconcerting

casing unstable in some places ; both hands needed for opening lid ; 2 x USB 2.0 front right ; no 5 GHz WiFi ; slow card reader ; battery cannot be removed from outside ; almost permanently audible hard drive

The looks of the big, bulky desktop replacement with a relatively short battery life will appeal to fans of glossy surfaces. It sports a nice, extremely high-contrast screen for this price range, and it does not show technical shortcomings. The buyer...