Need new laptop - Asus G73JH-A2

[trfnj74]

Not sure where to put this....

So Im in the market for a new laptop as the one I have is on its way out. I do have two and they are both Dells and Im using the better of the two.

So my budget is $1000 or less....This will be used for basically the internet and such no gaming or photo design etc....

Please post up some suggestions...Thanks

[ShadowHunter]

im not really into the laptop scene, but heres where i'm getting my next one.

http://notebooks.avadirect.com/Notebooks/

[Hondacity]

laptopmag.com has a good database

i'd go for the hp 3nvy15 1920x1080 15incher with i5 and aiti 5830 ... 1400$ :D

[Silverion77]

i'd go for the hp 3nvy15 1920x1080 15incher with i5 and aiti 5830 ... 1400$ :D
Nice job working with that budget ;)

@trj: I highly suggest getting a nice one straight from Newegg. I have an Asus and its great! Plus, for the same stuff, they generally come out cheaper. Take a look and see what fits in with what u want :up:

[trfnj74]

Thanks

I was already looking at some Asus ones. I think Im liking this one....

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220696


Nice job working with that budget ;)

@trj: I highly suggest getting a nice one straight from Newegg. I have an Asus and its great! Plus, for the same stuff, they generally come out cheaper. Take a look and see what fits in with what u want :up:

[Silverion77]

Looks good, they definitely make a nice laptop....havent had any problem with ours!

If ur into movies as well, u can see if theres one with a Bluray player, some have them, others done

[mikesantor]

Macbook.


*Runs and Hides*

[Kuro]

Macbook Pro.


:hide:

fixed :p ;)

[Hondacity]

damn that asus is nice...the display is average though...nice cpu gpu...display is awful ...1366x768...:moon:

[trfnj74]

Man I cant help myself as Im really considering this one....
http://www.amazon.com/Republic-Gamers-G51JX-A1-15-6-Inch-Gaming/dp/B0034NGZWM/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1265429750&sr=8-1-fkmr0


damn that asus is nice...the display is average though...nice cpu gpu...display is awful ...1366x768...:moon:

[ablatman]

Man I cant help myself as Im really considering this one....
http://www.amazon.com/Republic-Gamers-G51JX-A1-15-6-Inch-Gaming/dp/B0034NGZWM/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1265429750&sr=8-1-fkmr0

DON'T!

GTS 360m is essentially a GT240.

[Hondacity]

with that same price...

the hp envy15 has the ati 5830!!! it will beat that gt240.... lol

[trfnj74]

Well in that case once this comes available which should be any day now, Im pretty sure Im going to get it....
http://www.xoticpc.com/asus-g73jha2-order-p-2761.html

with that same price...

the hp envy15 has the ati 5830!!! it will beat that gt240.... lol

[EIGHTLUG]

Absolutely a bad motherfucker right there, T! You'll be killin' it! See you in MW2 with that beast :up:

[Hondacity]

ok i gotta agree..thats a good laptop... big screen ..nice gpu.... and the price i think includes the 2yrs warranty ......

[Merby]

damn that asus is a badass deal. wish asus had deals like that a year ago. but my clevo has a lot of versatility when it comes to upgrading it.

[Silverion77]

So much for the whole $1000 and under....than again its RRT ;)

[trfnj74]

lol....I did just get my taxes back and its only $500....Now if it was $1000 it will be a different story...

So much for the whole $1000 and under....than again its RRT ;)

[trfnj74]

Its Done....and should be here tomorrow....

Code Name Quantity Price/Ea. Total
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G73JH-A2 Asus G73JH-A2 17.3" FHD/ATI HD5870 GDDR5/i7-720QM/8GB DDR3/1TB 7200rpm/DVDRW/W7HP64 1 $1,549.00 $1,549.00
Optical Drive: 8X DVDRW DL Super Multi
External USB HD: None
Bluetooth: Built-in Bluetooth™ V2.0+EDR
WiFi: Intel Pro/Wireless 5300 a/b/g/n $32.00 $32.00
Gaming Mouse: Included
Backpack: Included
Windows Recovery Disk and Drivers CD: Inclueded
30days Zero Bright Dot Guaranteed: Yes through Asus
Packaging: Shipping with Double Box
Warranty: Asus 2 Year Limited Global Warranty
Asus Support & Service: 24/7 Toll-Free, Both Way Next Day Air Shipping
24/7 Support hotline: 1-888-678-3688 (except holidays)
Accidental Damage Warranty: http://adw.asus.com/content/adp/default.aspx
Webcam: Built-in 2.0 MP Webcam
Additional Battery: No Additional Battery
I would like to receive future promotions.
Car Adapter: None
CPU: i7-720QM, 1.60~2.80GHz, 2.5 GT/s, 45nm, 6MB, 45W
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit System Recovery DVD
AC Adapter and Battery: Included
Screen: 17.3 inch 16:9 1920x1080 FHD LED glossy
Secondary Hard Drive: 500GB 7200rpm SATA II
Primary Hard Drive: 500GB 7200rpm SATA II
Dead Pixel Warranty: Standard Manufacturer Dead Pixel Warranty
Additional AC Adapter: No Additional AC Adapter
GPU: ATI HD5870 1GB GDDR5, DX11
RAM: 8GB DDR3 1066 (2G X 4)
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Shipping: 3 Day Select: $60.47
Sales Tax: $0.00
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Total: $1,641.47

[Kuro]

Nice :up:

[trfnj74]

Here's Some Bad Pics Sorry....

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[Marne]

benchmarks lol - i wanna see how a "gaming" laptop compares to any of the rigs on here ^_^

[trfnj74]

I have to get some programs loaded up on this bad boy for the benchmarking....I'll try to get to this later this week...

benchmarks lol - i wanna see how a "gaming" laptop compares to any of the rigs on here ^_^

[Baleful]

Take that drive out and throw an Intel EE SSD in it :crack:

[trfnj74]

Yea Im planning on it but I the drives are not available to us yet as the demand is too high for them. They were for one or two days but they sold out. I think they are saying mid to late march. I plan on getting one 80g and one 160g....

Take that drive out and throw an Intel EE SSD in it :crack:

[Jtrain]

Are you planning on getting a cooling pad for this? i wonder what kind of ppd this thing puts out

[Merby]

laptop looks sick. first thing i would do is reapply thermal paste.

[trfnj74]

No cooling pad needed at this time as this thing is to fucking big to sit you ones lap and it runs pretty cool. LOL...This laptop will not be crunching...:D

Are you planning on getting a cooling pad for this? i wonder what kind of ppd this thing puts out


Thanks.....This was an option we it was purchased but all the re-sellers decided not to do it as it was way to difficult as the whole laptop needed to be disassembled.

laptop looks sick. first thing i would do is reapply thermal paste.

[Merby]

Ya I ordered that option with mine. They used about 3 times the as5 actually needed. But if it runs cool and u can't just take off the backplate I wouldn't worry about it I guess. Just it's pretty much gauranteed they didn't sit there amd spread a very thin layer. I kinda like taking a laptop apart : p.

[Marne]

LOL...This laptop will not be crunching...:D


WEAKSAUCE :D :bird:

[Baleful]

LOL...This laptop will not be crunching...:D



I think I see PINK in Tom's future :bat:

[smee]

I think I see PINK in Tom's future :bat:

I'm still crunching. ;)

Love the laptop man, looks sick.

[scraps]

I think I see PINK in Tom's future :bat:

HHAHAHA