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Computer manufacturer Asus loves to create eye-catching laptops. After all, this is the company that released a leather laptop back in 2019.
One of their most interesting products is the ROG Flow Z13. This is a hybrid tablet-laptop built for gaming — it manages to stuff heavy gaming power into a slim, portable form. The upcoming 2023 model will even have an Nvidia RTX 40-series graphics card, which is currently the absolute best on the market. It's an incredibly unique piece of hardware.
ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM RMT02 is a mouthful of a name, which is just one reason why I've taken to just calling it the "Asus Alien." The other reason? To put it simply: The Z13-ACRNM looks like it came from an alien civilization. Check out below what this one-off laptop looks like.
If you want one, you're out of luck: it's sold out. However, you can still get the standard version minus the out-of-this-world design.
As soon as I take the Z13-ACRNM out of the box, I'm struck by its ultra-reflective casing.
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It's covered in strange markings and engravings, and it comes with a built-in kickstand.
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Things get even weirder when I look at the keyboard. Almost every key has a weird alien-esque symbol on it, and the spacebar is just called "VOID."
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It's a bit disappointing to boot the laptop up and realize it's just running a regular copy of Windows 11.
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But alongside its weird design, the Z13-ACRNM is also a powerful gaming PC.
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The laptop has an Intel Core i9 CPU and Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, which are both high-end pieces of hardware. This means it can run games like Cyberpunk 2077 with ease.
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It's also got enough power to run multiple visual design apps, like Illustrator or even Blender, at the same time.
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It also comes with an app called Armoury Crate that lets you overclock your GPU for even more graphical power.
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But the Z13-ACRNM is more than just a weird gaming tablet. It also comes with a set of straps that hook onto the sides of the screen.
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These straps turn the Z13-ACRNM into "streetwear" fashion, letting you wear the laptop like a messenger bag...
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Hold it like a briefcase...
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Or hang it off your neck and against your torso.
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However you use it, the Z13-ACRNM definitely seems like more of an art piece than a real laptop.
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Just look at the model Asus hired to showcase the laptop — even they look like they've come from another planet.
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If you're interested in buying a similar gaming tablet without all the alien aesthetics, check out the standard ROG Flow Z13.
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As mentioned, the Asus ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM RMT02 is a limited-edition product, and it's already sold out.
But the standard ROG Flow Z13's 2022 model is available from retailers like Amazon and Best Buy right now. As mentioned, it's a powerful but portable laptop, great for creatives and gamers on-the-go.
The newer 2023 model — which will include an RTX 40-series GPU — is set to release at some point in the next few months.
