That's an expensive design. They can get away with it because it's a professional product with a price to match. So don't expect it to fall in line with other traditional laptop prices.
Personally I wouldn't want a top heavy laptop with I/O inconveniently sticking out of the display. IMO, if that thing sells at all it will be *in spite* of its design. I appreciate that ASUS is trying new things but I'm also happy to let other people make those mistakes.
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