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A tiny question regarding Bestbuy's G73 model

Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by twin snakes, Jun 6, 2010.

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I bought a G73 model from bestbuy (G73jh-rbbx5 one), i think it was a brandnew system, but my friend said that all RBBX05 model is refurbished one. So what's your opinion

twin snakes, Jun 6, 2010

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The RBBX05 model is not refurbished (unless you bought it on eBay or something). The model is a BestBuy version, which in comparison to the retailer A1 etc is cheaper and has: lower screen res, less ram, smaller size HDD and no Blu- Ray. That's about it.

a3r0x, Jun 6, 2010

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Just to add to what a3r0x said. The BB version comes with a lower res screen, but as long as you got the LG screen you're good to go. Also, the lower res does not mean its bad, for gaming atleast its actually a plus. You can check that in Device Manager.

The BB model also lacks bluetooth and a drivers disc aswell. Other than that, its essentially still a 'no frills' G73, gaming behemoth. Plus, with BB, at least you know there is 'after sales service'...something you can't always say about Asus!

Cheers!

Hasib1522, Jun 6, 2010

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