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ROG Zephyrus G15

Game for Anything

Power meets portability in the versatile ROG Zephyrus G15, which puts premium Windows 10 Home gaming in an ultraslim 1.9kg chassis. Performance is fast and smooth with up to an AMD Ryzen™ 9 5900HS CPU and GeForce RTX™ 3050 Ti GPU. Up to a QHD 165Hz/3ms gaming panel balances speed with rich detail to draw you deep into the action. Lush Dolby Atmos audio from six speakers immerses you in surround sound to enrich every entertainment experience.

Design

Sleek and streamlined

Show off your signature style in Moonlight White or Eclipse Gray. The reinforced metal lid is precision cut with a dot matrix design that adds a subtle shimmering effect from prismatic film beneath. Stay versatile with thoughtful conveniences like a 180° ErgoLift hinge for more flexible viewing and a wide touchpad for easy navigation.

Choice of

Colors

ErgoLift

180°

Hinge

Touchpad

20% Larger

Than Previous Gen

45% lighter

25% smaller

10% lighter

5% smaller

Prismatic shine

The asymmetrical dot matrix design on the lid is made with a precision CNC milling process that creates 8279 perfectly spaced perforations across an incredibly compact surface area. Prismatic film gleams up from beneath, adding a subtle but striking shimmering effect when the light hits it at just the right angle.

ErgoLift convenience

Open up more viewing angles than ever with a convenient 180° ErgoLift hinge. Typical laptops have a limited range of motion that can be inconvenient for sharing or positioning comfortably. The Zephyrus G15 lets you flip the screen all the way back to share with a group or to get a better angle for your own viewing, whether you’re catching streams in bed or actually using it on your lap.

Resilient chassis

A durable magnesium-aluminum lid and deck protect your device against bumps and knocks. Sturdy even machined down to ultrathin sizes, this alloy keeps the chassis lightweight and portable. Carry it everywhere worry-free, and stay stylish with a wear-resistant coating that keeps the surfaces looking sleek every day.

Reinforced strength

Honeycomb reinforcements beneath the palm rests add rigidity with minimal material to keep the chassis light and strong. The design resists flex under pressure, for a firmer feel while you’re inputting commands or carrying your laptop by hand.

Stealthy design

Maintain a low profile with a new Stealth Type keyboard that keeps noise under 30 dB. Rapidly type up notes during meetings without disrupting the flow of conversation. Discreetly tab through chats and windows in class. Play games incognito at the cafe or coffee shop. With a quiet keyboard, you can focus more on what you’re doing, and less on your environment.

Responsive touchpad

Improve everyday comfort and usability with a wide touchpad that’s 20% larger than previous generations. More space means more comfortable hand movements and gestures while you’re browsing the web and navigating apps, and the new glass surface makes input super silky. The touchpad controller is also 40% faster, enabling quicker detection, greater precision, and lower latency for a seamless user experience.

Performance

Game, create, and beyond

Blaze through gaming, content creation, and more with up to an 8-core AMD Ryzen™ 9 5900HS CPU and GeForce RTX™ 3050 Ti GPU. Spend more time doing and less time loading with up to 2 NVMe PCIe^® SSDs. Dual M.2 slots connect directly to the CPU for maximum performance, and they're loaded with up to 1TB of storage for your growing games library and creative portfolio.

Windows 10 Home

AMD

Ryzen™ 9 5900HS

CPU

NVIDIA^® GeForce

RTX™ 3050 Ti

GPU

Support up to

48GB

DDR4-3200 RAM

Up to

1TB

SSD

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GeForce RTX™ 30 Series Laptops

GeForce RTX™ 30 Series powers the world’s fastest laptops for gamers and creators. They’re built with the award-winning Ampere —NVIDIA’s 2nd gen RTX architecture —with new RT Cores, Tensor Cores, and streaming multiprocessors for the most realistic ray-traced graphics and cutting-edge AI features.

NVIDIA Ampere Architecture

2ND GENERATION

RT CORES

2X THROUGHPUT

3RD GENERATION

TENSOR CORES

UP TO 2X THROUGHPUT

NEW

2X FP32 THROUGHPUT

RTX. It’s on.

Experience today’s biggest blockbusters like never before with the visual fidelity of real-time ray tracing and the ultimate performance of AI-powered DLSS. RTX. It’s On.

DLSS AI Acceleration

NVIDIA DLSS is groundbreaking AI rendering that boosts frame rates with uncompromised image quality using the dedicated AI processing Tensor Cores on GeForce RTX. This gives you the performance headroom to crank up settings and resolutions for an incredible visual experience. The AI revolution has arrived to gaming.

Dynamic Boost 2.0

New AI-powered Dynamic Boost 2.0 automatically delivers the needed power between the GPU, GPU memory, and CPU for a larger performance boost than ever before. The AI networks in Dynamic Boost 2.0 manage power on a per-frame basis, so your laptop is constantly optimizing for maximum performance while you’re gaming and creating.

WhisperMode 2.0

WhisperMode 2.0 delivers a new level of acoustic control for gaming laptops. It’s been reengineered from the ground up and custom built into laptops at a system-level. You pick your desired acoustic level, and WhisperMode 2.0’s AI-powered algorithms manage the CPU, GPU, system temperatures, and fan speeds to deliver great acoustics and the best possible performance.

Resizable BAR

Resizable BAR is an advanced PCI Express feature that enables the CPU to access the entire GPU frame buffer at once, improving performance in many games.

DLSS

NVIDIA DLSS delivers a massive performance boost at the same power by using the Tensor Cores to do groundbreaking AI rendering.

Up Your Creative Game

Take your creative projects to a new level with GeForce RTX 30 Series laptops. Delivering AI-acceleration in top creative apps. Backed by the NVIDIA Studio platform of dedicated drivers and exclusive tools. And built to perform in record time. Whether you’re rendering complex 3D scenes, editing 8K video, or livestreaming with the best encoding and image quality, GeForce RTX laptops give you the performance to create your best.

Victory Measured In Milliseconds

NVIDIA Reflex delivers the ultimate competitive advantage. The lowest latency. The best responsiveness, powered by GeForce RTX 30 Series laptops. Acquire targets faster, react quicker, and increase aim precision through a revolutionary suite of technologies to measure and optimize system latency for competitive games.

Stream Like A Boss

Steal the show with incredible graphics and smooth, stutter-free live streaming. Next-generation hardware encoding and decoding combine to show off all your best moments in exquisite detail. And the all-new NVIDIA Broadcast app takes your livestreams to the next level with powerful AI capabilities to improve audio and video quality with effects like virtual background, webcam auto frame and microphone noise removal. GeForce RTX 30 Series laptops deliver the performance and image quality necessary to give your audience your best—every time.

Display

Rich detail at gaming speed

Game, create, and do more on our latest high-resolution, high-refresh display. Up to a QHD 165Hz/3ms panel delivers the best of both worlds, striking a satisfying balance between fast-paced action and rich, detailed visuals. Quick 3ms grey-to-grey response times minimize motion blur for precise target tracking. Adaptive-Sync makes gameplay ultrasmooth, eliminating visual tearing and minimizing stuttering for deeper immersion.

Fast

165Hz

Refresh Rate

Sharp

QHD

Resolution

Vivid

100%

DCI-P3 Color

Smooth

Adaptive-Sync

Technology

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Speakers

Immersive surround sound

Six speakers powered by Dolby Atmos technology put you in the center of the action. Twin tweeters face front to fire sound directly at you for louder volume, while pairs of force-canceling woofers under the palm rests balance acoustics and minimize unwanted resonance. Turn up the volume at parties and events and enjoy louder, more dynamic audio.

Speakers

Dual

Force-Canceling Woofers

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Microphone

Clear voice communications

Updated audio inputs make all your streams and voice chats clear. Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation clarifies upstream and downstream audio, filtering out unwanted noise to make voice communication clearer. The 3D mic array captures a broad soundscape that can be optimized for specific scenarios like recording live music or hosting conference calls.

Mic Array

Input Modes

Two-Way

AI Noise Cancelation

Choose Your Mode with 3D Mic Array

Cardioid Mode

Stereo Mode

Omnidirectional
Mode

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Cooling

Intelligent Cooling improves your experience

ROG’s Intelligent Cooling philosophy mixes the right features and system settings to ensure the best experience for each chassis and components, no matter what you’re doing. For the Zephyrus G15, liquid metal thermal compound keeps your CPU cool. A self-cleaning thermal module clears dust to improve long-term stability, while dual Arc Flow fans spin redesigned blades to generate impressive airflow with minimal noise. ROG Armoury Crate software switches seamlessly between operating modes to optimize performance and acoustics for the task.

Thermal Grizzly

Liquid Metal

84-Blade

Arc Flow

Fans

Customized

Self-Cleaning

Cooling 2.0

6 Pipes

CPU/GPU/VRM/VRAM

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Portability

Always ready for action

Get the power and portability to work more freely anywhere. A high-capacity 90Wh battery means less time tethered to outlets and more time spent where you want to be. Type-C charging support extends its life even further, letting you top off with portable power packs to stay productive anywhere. Integrated superfast Wi-Fi 6 enables lower latency connections everywhere from packed lecture halls to crowded coffee shops.

*Fast Charging Technology is tested while the device is powered off with the default adapter included with the device. Charging time may vary +/- 10% due to system tolerance.
*Performance may vary based on system configuration. Battery life tested with NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 Ti GPU, AMD Ryzen™ 7 CPU and 144Hz display under silent mode.

Expansive

90Wh

Battery

Versatile

Type-C

Charging

50% in 30 mins

Fast Charging^*

Technology

Up to

14 Hours

Video Playback

Up to

13.4 Hours

Web Browsing

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Keyboard

A stroke of gaming genius

Gamers will feel right at home with the keyboard’s desktop-inspired layout, which has separate function blocks for intuitive identification, plus dedicated hot keys that put volume, microphone mute, and ROG Armoury Crate software within easy reach. Mash commands to your heart’s content with N-key rollover that ensures every press is registered and durable keys built to withstand over 20 million presses.

Hotkeys

N-KEY

Rollover

1.7mm

Travel Distance

20 mil

Keypresses

Backlit

Keys

1-touch

Fingerprint Login

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IO Port

Flexible connectivity

A wide variety of I/O ports lets you level-up your setup on the go. Drive a second display to multitask more efficiently via the USB-C port with DisplayPort 1.4. Watch 4K UHD movies on the big screen or easily connect a projector with HDMI 2.0b. Hook up your mouse, gamepad, drawing tablet, and other peripherals to play or be creative anywhere. Expand your storage on the fly with a fast micro SD slot that supports speeds up to 312MB/s. There’s no need for dongles with a 3.5mm headset jack built in.

*Requires dual-channel memory. Please check with local vendors for qualifying configurations.

1 USB 3.2 Gen2
Type-A

2 MicroSD ( 312MB/s )

3 Kensington Lock

4 Power

5 HDMI 2.0b

6 RJ45

7 USB 3.2
Gen2
Type-A

8 USB3.2 Gen 2 Type-C™ with
DisplayPort™ 1.4 and
Power Delivery 3.0

9 3.5mm Audio Jack

Software

Armoury Crate

ROG Armoury Crate unifies system and lighting controls to put essential settings at your fingertips in a single utility. You can easily define and customize Scenario Profiles that automatically make adjustments when you launch your favorite titles.

XBOX Game Pass

100+ PC games included with this device, download and play new games like Microsoft Flight Simulator- plus recent blockbusters like Minecraft Dungeons and Gears Tactics as well as critically-acclaimed indie games. Terms apply.

*Activation required. Credit card required. Unless you cancel, you will be charged the current subscription rate when your trial ends. Game catalog varies over time (xbox.com/gamepass). A conversion ratio applies for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate users. Limit: 1 per person/account.

GameVisual

ROG GameVisual software offers six expertly tuned graphic modes designed to optimize your visual experience for specific game genres. First Person Shooter (FPS) mode, for example, enhances visibility in dark environments, allowing you to get the drop on any enemies lurking in the shadows. Use GameVisual to get the best experience for every game in your library.

Scenario Profiles

Automatic switching between Silent, Performance, and Turbo modes is just the beginning for Scenario Profiles. You can also define application-specific preferences for other vital system settings, like the lighting configuration, whether the Windows key or touchpad are enabled, and which GameFirst VI and Sonic Studio III profile to use. Armoury Crate makes adjustments in an instant to best fit the task at hand, and you can configure each profile exactly how you want.

Android/iOS App

Pick up the free Armoury Crate mobile app for Android or iOS to easily access your settings without interrupting your game! Available now on both Google Play™ and the App Store.

Bundled

Gear up and game

Game in style with ROG accessories. Navigate precisely with the ROG Chakram Core mouse. Immerse in rich, true-to-life sound with the ROG Delta gaming headset. Capture Full HD footage at a silky 60 FPS with the pocket-sized ROG GC21 external camera. Top off your charge on the go with up to a 100W PD adapter. Carry it all with you in a durable, RGB-accented 15” ROG Ranger backpack.

*Bundled peripherals may vary by region. Please check with local vendors for exact offers.

100W PD Adapter

ROG GC21

ROG Chakram Core

ROG Backpack

ROG Delta

Armed with AMD Ryzen™

Go from quick-play to multitasking in a snap with up to an AMD Ryzen™ 9 5900HS mobile processor. Built using cutting-edge 7nm technology, the CPU has 8 cores and 16 threads that can run on up to 35W of sustained power when the GPU is active and 80W on their own to tackle heavy duty workloads. Its lower power consumption generates less heat to dissipate, enabling a high level of sustained performance not typically seen in such a compact device.

CINEBENCH R15 TEST

+20%

AMD Ryzen™ 9 5900HS

AMD Ryzen™ 9 4900HS

Expertly tuned graphics

Cutting-edge GPUs up to the latest NVIDIA^® speed offer reliable frame rates for popular games. Top configurations feature up to a GeForce RTX™ 3050 Ti clocked up to 1345MHz at 80W with ROG Boost, with another 20W available from Dynamic Boost. Built on the NVIDIA Ampere architecture, these GPUs combine new streaming multiprocessors with enhanced RT and Tensor cores to enable the most realistic ray-traced graphics and advanced AI features. Experience dependably smooth performance for esports, AAA games, and everything in between.

Dual-channel DDR4 memory

With its powerful processor and support for up to 48GB of dual-channel DDR4-3200 memory, the ROG Zephyrus G15 breezes through heavy multitasking. The RAM has the bandwidth and capacity to smoothly handle simultaneous streaming, creating, and web browsing.

HIGH-SPEED NVME SSD

Games, applications, and large files load at warp speed on up to 2 NVM Express^® (NVMe^®) SSDs, each linked directly to the CPU with its own PCIe x4 interface. Up to 1TB of storage leaves loads of room for creative apps and tons of games, with space to spare for your professional portfolio. The second M.2 SSD slot lets you easily add more storage to boost total capacity or run a separate scratch disk to accelerate content creation.

High resolution

Virtual worlds are more immersive with QHD displays. Over 3.5 million pixels enable deep realism, smooth color gradients, and rounder curves. Entertainment experiences are more engaging with lifelike colors and detail, from gaming to videos.

Wide color gamut

While the sRGB color space is the standard for most digital visuals, it only represents about 75% of the DCI-P3 spectrum used for professional filmmaking. Displays with complete DCI-P3 coverage offer a wide color gamut and rich color, and let you see films and other media exactly the way they were meant to be experienced.

Pantone validated

Achieve true color confidence with PANTONE^® Validated displays. Each IPS-level panel is factory calibrated to guarantee that every color you see meets rigorous and globally recognized Pantone^® Color Validation requirements. Superior color accuracy allows artists, designers, and content creators to do serious professional work and enjoy richer gaming visuals all on the same machine.

Adaptive-Sync

Nothing breaks in-game immersion like stuttering and tearing. GPUs render frames at variable rates, but displays usually refresh at a constant clip, so they frequently get out of sync. This causes visible hitching and artifacts that pull you out of the action. With Adaptive-Sync, the refresh rate of the display* synchronizes with the GPU’s frame rate to eliminate visual tearing, minimize stuttering, and reduce input lag. Get ready to experience gameplay that looks and feels more natural.

Force-canceling woofers

Woofers produce low frequencies that define bass and help create a richer, more dynamic soundscape for your audio. Sounds at such low frequencies typically produce stronger, more noticeable vibrations. In order to minimize resonance in the smaller chassis, the Zephyrus G15 deploys woofers in pairs that are slightly offset to cancel each others’ vibrations.

Rich spatial sound

Whether you’re using headphones or speakers, Dolby Atmos technology enhances spatial immersion with more nuanced and layered virtual surround sound effects that can be further optimized with specially tuned preset modes for movies and games.

SMART HEADSET AMP

Tune into louder, more immersive audio with a built-in headset amp. This smart audio amplifier automatically detects the impedance of connected headsets and adjusts settings to drive superior sound. Its high signal-to-noise ratio improves clarity so gamers can better distinguish enemy movements from ambient and environmental sounds. With audio up to 1.5x clearer, even soft footsteps are easier to track from afar.

AI noise-cancelation

Advanced Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation works with any input device and also with downstream connections, letting you remove noise from your mic input and from incoming feeds. It also runs on the CPU, which frees up the GPU to hit higher FPS. Noise-canceling settings can even be customized per program, filtering specific apps like voice chat without affecting game audio you want to remain untouched.

Tuned mic modes

Three modes for the integrated microphone array give you greater control over your input. Cardioid mode captures sound from right in front of the laptop, while minimizing input from the back, making it ideal for streaming and gaming. Stereo mode uses right and left channels to record a wider soundscape for live music or other immersive experiences. Omnidirectional mode picks up sound from all directions equally for clearer group conference calls.

Liquid metal thermal compound

Liquid metal compound from Thermal Grizzly reduces CPU temperatures by up to 10°C* compared to standard thermal paste. Painting it onto CPUs is delicate work typically done by hand, but ROG commissioned custom equipment to automate the process with mechanical precision, and designed a patented internal fence to contain the compound. We’ve updated our patented process for AMD CPUs, adding a special step to protect surface-mounted components on the processor package.

New Arc Flow fans

Slim chassis leave little room for cooling, so we enhance every aspect of the Arc Flow fans. Each one features 84 blades that vary in thickness from base to tip to maximize airflow, and the blades are capped by a special aerodynamic wave pattern that minimizes turbulence and noise. Steady, evenly regulated airflow ensures greater reliability over time. The fans are made of a special liquid-crystal polymer that’s strong enough to spin at high RPMs even at ultrathin sizes, enabling our highest blade density and improving airflow by up to 5%. With 0dB Technology, the fans switch off completely when CPU and GPU temperatures drop below 50°C in the Silent operating mode. This makes cooling truly silent under light workloads.

Updated self-cleaning cooling

Keeping the heatsinks free of debris is critical to maintaining optimal thermal dissipation. Our latest anti-dust measures channel particles away from the fan blades, heatsink fins, and other cooling components to prevent build-up over time. This self-cleaning cooling system helps ensure consistent cooling performance over time, improving long-term stability and overall reliability.

More ultrathin fins

Thermal energy is dissipated by four heatsinks in the flanks. Each one is lined with ultra-thin fins as slim as 0.15mm, allowing higher density and lower air resistance than typical fins that are twice as thick. There are 247 heatsink fins totaling 93,354.2mm2 of surface area. They’re specially shaped for the chassis, guiding airflow in multiple directions to minimize interference from the ErgoLift design.

Comprehensive cooling

6 heatpipes pull heat away from not only the CPU, GPU and VRAM, but also the VRM circuitry supplying them with power. Reducing the temperature of these components helps improve long-term stability and reliability.

The right mode for the moment

Scenario Profiles automatically change operating modes to optimize performance and acoustics for different games and applications. Turbo mode uses the highest fan speed and clocks to sustain maximum speed, Performance mode adjusts the clocks and cooling to lower noise levels for gaming, and Silent mode runs even quieter for lighter work and entertainment. You can customize Scenario Profiles to seamlessly switch modes based on your preferences, or use a keyboard shortcut to change modes manually.

Tap into portable power

USB Power Delivery supports secondary charging from portable power packs, so you don't have to fight for a socket when the battery gets low. When it's time to plug in and fully recharge, fast-charging support reverses the direction, using up to 3A to quickly rejuvenate smartphones and other devices. If you're not loading the CPU or discrete GPU with intensive tasks, you can use a smaller adapter up to 100W that lightens your load on the road.

* USB power pack and Type-C adapter sold separately.
* 100W Type-C adapter available as a bundled accessory in select regions.
* Performance may vary based on system configuration. Battery life tested with NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 Ti GPU, AMD Ryzen™ 7 CPU and 144Hz display under performance mode.

Zenpower Pro PD

+ 153 mins

Web Browsing

Zenpower Pro PD

+ 175 mins

Video Playback

Connect at warpspeed

Ultrafast Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) lets you game reliably at LAN speeds wherever compatible connections are available. Network connectivity is faster and more efficient, which is especially useful in crowded spaces where traffic is high. Wi-Fi 6 also boasts an updated Target Wake Time mechanism that extends battery life and a new WPA3 security standard that improves wireless protection.
*Unless otherwise stated, claimed Wi-Fi speeds are based on theoretical performance. Actual performance may vary in real-world situations.

One-touch login

Wake your laptop with one press of a power button that doubles as a fingerprint login. Standard systems ask you to turn on the machine before they can ask for authentication. Our upgraded solution briefly saves your fingerprint and automatically applies it to access the right Windows profile. Don’t wait to get to work. Let your creativity flow as soon as inspiration calls.

Gaming hotkeys

Four dedicated gaming hotkeys sit isolated above the keyboard, giving you quick access to the volume, mic mute controls, and Armoury Crate. They’re positioned on the upper left side, so you can access them instantly without tabbing out or taking your right hand off the mouse. Switch on your mic to strategize with your team or turn up the volume to hear every enemy movement in your vicinity without losing focus on the game.

Comfortable keystrokes

ROG Overstroke technology creates a more responsive gaming experience by triggering higher in the keystroke. Early actuation means faster, more effortless input that can improve your accuracy, while the longer 1.7mm travel distance makes typing more comfortable.

Awards

iF Design 2021

ROG Zephyrus G15 won the iF Design Award 2021, a world-renowned design award.

iF Design 2021

ROG Zephyrus G15 won the iF Design Award 2021, a world-renowned design award.

2021 Computex d&i awards

2021 ROG Zephyrus G15

ROG Zephyrus G15

Game for Anything

Design

Sleek and streamlined

Prismatic shine

ErgoLift convenience

Resilient chassis

Reinforced strength

Stealthy design

Responsive touchpad

Performance

Game, create, and beyond

GeForce RTX™ 30 Series Laptops

NVIDIA Ampere Architecture

RTX. It’s on.

DLSS AI Acceleration

Dynamic Boost 2.0

WhisperMode 2.0

Resizable BAR

DLSS

Up Your Creative Game

Victory Measured In Milliseconds

Stream Like A Boss

Display

Rich detail at gaming speed

Speakers

Immersive surround sound

Microphone

Clear voice communications

Cooling

Intelligent Cooling improves your experience

Portability

Always ready for action

Keyboard

A stroke of gaming genius

IO Port

Flexible connectivity

Software

Armoury Crate

XBOX Game Pass

GameVisual

Scenario Profiles

Android/iOS App

Bundled

Gear up and game

100W PD Adapter

ROG GC21

ROG Chakram Core

ROG Backpack

ROG Delta

Armed with AMD Ryzen™

Expertly tuned graphics

Dual-channel DDR4 memory

HIGH-SPEED NVME SSD

High resolution

Wide color gamut

Pantone validated

Adaptive-Sync

Force-canceling woofers

Rich spatial sound

SMART HEADSET AMP

AI noise-cancelation

Tuned mic modes

Liquid metal thermal compound

New Arc Flow fans

Updated self-cleaning cooling

More ultrathin fins

Comprehensive cooling

The right mode for the moment

Tap into portable power

Connect at warpspeed

One-touch login

Gaming hotkeys

Comfortable keystrokes

Awards

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

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