As well as unveiling new additions to their range of
Asus Tinker Board mini PC systems, Asus has also unveiled a new finish now
available to apply to the range of Asus ROG gaming laptop systems. Glacier Blue
is coming with cooler weather later this year in the Zephyrus S GX502, Zephyrus
M GU502, and Strix G G531 and G731. The Asus Glacier Blue gaming laptops will
be available starting in Q3 2019 and are expected to cost the same as other
finishes.
“Our ultra-slim Zephyrus S GX502 and Zephyrus M
GU502 laptops are Glacier Blue all over. Already incredibly thin from body to
bezel, they don’t reap additional benefits from pairing with black. Instead,
the chilly blue permeates the chassis and underscores the lightness of the
overall design. These machines use magnesium-aluminum alloy body parts to
deliver high strength with low weight, and the pieces are carefully painted to
just the right shade.”
“Though Original Black is here to stay, this year’s
focus on ROG Intelligent Cooling inspired our designers to find a cool color to
complement our improved thermals. The result is a frosty shade that looks and
feels brighter and lighter, bringing new energy to gaming laptops. To retain a
sense of boldness and hint at the hardware within, we passed over sleepier shades
in favor of high-energy blues inspired by science fiction.”
“Lighter
colors present challenges; paler palettes lack the stark contrast that black
provides for customizable Aura Sync RGB lighting, for example. Gaming laptops
are also formidable machines whose power should be reflected by their
appearance. To retain a sense of boldness and hint at the hardware within, we
passed over sleepier shades in favor of high-energy blues inspired by science
fiction.”
“Glacier Blue
unifies these concepts with a wintery look at first glance that becomes
surprisingly saturated upon closer inspection. This specific shade has a
slightly silvery sheen in the light, making it appear paler and more polished from
a distance. The brighter appearance helps mask fingerprints and other blemishes
while also blending in with more mainstream and professional laptops. Bolder
blue tones jump out when you’re up close or in darker environments, providing a
shot of color along with more contrast for RGB lighting.”
