ASUS G73JH-A1 with ATi Mobility Radeon HD 5870 1GB GDDR5

Special Lighting for Total Gaming Experience, the Complete Gaming Kit

As you dig deep into your game the G Series comes alive with cool side bar, speakers and logo LED lights. Get the full gaming package when you buy a G Series notebook: the must have Republic of Gamers backpack – the right look for your next LAN party; the ideal gaming mouse from ASUS offering real time sensitive adjustment and 1600dpi.

ASUS Total Video Communication

With three cutting-edge technologies – LifeFrame, SmartLogon and Virtual Camera, ASUS offers you a complete solution to communicate wirelessly, making it easier for you to log on to your system, capture and edit images, and video conference with multiple parties in separate locations at the same time. Totally convenient and totally innovative – that´s the ASUS way!

Smart Technology – Smart Bootups in 8 Seconds and Fast Internet Connectivity with Express Gate

In addition to the unique technologies and software features, G73JH unveils the latest Express Gate that empowers users with the simplest usage experience. This additional built-in operating system enables ultra fast boot up for access to a host of most commonly used features, including web browser, instant messenger, Skype, photo manager, music player and online gaming.

The Unbelievable Visual Realism - The ATi Mobility Radeon HD 5870 3D Graphic Card with 1024 MB GDDR5 VRAM

The ATi Mobility Radeon HD 5870 3D Graphic Card with 1024 MB GDDR5 VRAM delivers remarkable performance and an unsurpassed acceleration for spectacular gaming. Experience a more fluid, more detailed, more realistic 3D high-definition while playing the game or watching movie. Never a moment of delay to occur, feel the excitement!

A display to meet a gamer´s needs

A row of backlit touch-capacitive buttons located at the top of the keyboard serves as intuitive and convenient point of multimedia control for instantaneous multimedia enjoyment

Greater freedom from more storage space

Play more games, watch more DVDs and download more sounds with the double SATA hard disc drive (up to 1 Terra Byte) that lets you load up more, so you can make sure you get plenty of action whilst on the road.

Pump up the power

Click into extreme performances when you need. The CPU Level Up gives you a choice of performance modes – and when you hit Extreme – hold on like hell for a processor that will punch out with its speed and substance.

Clearly a Bigger, Better Definition

The G73JH displays HD content with full HD 1920 x 1080p resolution picture source delivers unmatched visual and audio quality.

High Definition Data Highway

With HDMI – the industry standard digital interface, a single cable will support standard, enhanced, or high-definition video and plus multi-channel digital audio while ensuring data integrity during transfers offering a smooth highway for HD contents to get from any device to your notebook for display!

Powered By Intel Core i7 Mobile Processor

With faster, intelligent, multi-core technology that applies processing power where its needed most, the G73JH powered by new Intel Core i7 mobile processor delivers an incredible breakthrough in gaming performance. The unit relies on the combination of Intel Turbo Boost technology and Intel Hyper-Threading technology to activate full processing power exactly where and when you need it most.

Tech Specs

Display

* 17.3" FHD, Color-Shine (Glare-type) (1920x1080)

Processor & Chipset

* Intel® Core™ Mobile i7 Quad Core Mobile Processors
* Chipset: Intel® PM55 Express Chipset

Storage & Drives

* 2 Detachable 2.5" 9.5mm (H) SATA Hard Disk Drives
* 1 12.7mm (H) Optical Drive Bay, ATA Interface, Interchangeable with DVD±R/RW Combo drive, Blu-ray/DVD±R/RW Combo Drive

Memory

* 64-bit wide DDRIII data channel
* Four 204 Pin SODIMM sockets
* Expandable up to 16GB DDRIII 1333MHz

Video Controller

* ATi Mobility Radeon HD 5870 GDDR5 1024MB
* PCI-Express™ 16X
* Microsoft® DirectX® 11 Compatible
* Dual-View capable Supports two different applications open at one time; one on the External Monitor, and one on the Laptop Screen. Multi-tasking has never been more convenient.

Audio & Multimedia Features

* Support Dolby® Home Theater
* 3D Stereo Enhanced Sound System
* S/PDIF output
* 1 Built-in Microphone
* 4 Built-in Altec Lansing Speakers + Subwoofer
* Sound Blaster compatible

Network / Communication

* Integrated V.92 MDC Fax/Modem, with AC-Link Version. 2.1 Compliant
* Built-in Gigabit Ethernet LAN
* Built-in Bluetooth™ V2.1+EDR
* Integrated 802.11 b/g/n

Keyboard / Pointing Device

* Full Sized Keyboard with Numeric Key Pad
* Windows Hot keys
* Integrated Touchpad with Scrolling function

Operating System / Utilities

* Genuine Windows 7® Home Premium 64-Bit
* XP Available (loses some functionality)
* Asus Win flash for BIOS and Driver live Update
* ASUS CopyProtect
* ASUS SmartLogon
* ASUS Net 4 switch
* Asus Power4Gear eXtreme
* Asus Live Update
* Asus Multi-Frame
* Power 4 Phone
* Asus NB Probe +
* ASUS Life Frame 3
* Asus Data Security Management(ADSM)
* Virtual Camera
* Asus Wireless Console
* ASUS Splendid
* ASUS Direct Console
* ASUS Express Gate

Slots

* 8 in 1 card reader, SD,MMC,MS,MS-Pro,xD,mini SD w/ adapter,MS-Duo,MS-Pro Duo via adapter

Hot Keys

* Function Keys:
Fn+F1 Suspend switch
Fn+F2 WLAN switch
Fn+F2 Bluetooth switch
Fn+F3 Access to the E-mail
Fn+F4 Access to the Internet
Fn+F5 Brightness down
Fn+F6 Brightness up
Fn+F7 LCD on/off
Fn+F9 TouchPad Lock
Fn+F10 Volume on/mute
Fn+F11 Volume down
Fn+F12 Volume up
Fn+Num Lk: Scroll Lock on/off
Fn+Space Power 4Gear eXtreme
Fn+C Splendid
Fn+T Power4Phone
Fn+V Camera capture
Fn+↑: Stop
Fn+↓: Play/Pause
Fn+ ←：Skip to Previous Track
Fn+ →：Skip to Next Track

Input / Output Ports

* 1 x Microphone-in jack
* 2 x Headphone-out jack (S/PDIF)
* 1 x VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin for external monitor
* 4 x USB 2.0 ports
* 1 x RJ45 LAN
* 1 x HDMI

Power System

* 8 cells: 5200 mAh, smart Lithium-Ion battery pack
* Output: 19 V DC, 6.32 A, 120W
* Input: 100~240 V AC, 50/60 Hz universal

Cooling

* Arctic Silver 5 thermal compound optional
* Copper CPU Heatsink

Size & Weight

* 8.5lbs with 8-cell battery
* 16"x11.6"x1.8" (W x D x H)

Additional Features

* Kensington® Lock
* Built-in 2.0M Digital Video Camera
* Optical Mouse & Carrying Bag Included

Warranty

* ASUS 2-year limited global hardware warranty
* 24/7 ASUS Telephone Technical Support
* 1 Year Accidental Damage Protection. (Must be registered in 60 days of order. North American Only)
* Free two-way standard overnight shipping when sending laptops in for repair/service
* 1-year battery pack warranty
* On-line problem resolution through web interface (BIOS, Driver update)

XOTIC (US) Link

GenTech (US) Link

PowerNotebooks (US) Link

Gigastore (EU) Link

Ordered

 

Whats up with the 4 speakers and sub-woofer? My BB G72 doesn't have a subwoofer and I had to install SRS premium sound to get my 4 speakers to work....is this new or do i have a sub?

Pics of G72Gx-A1 ..As you can see no subs on the G72
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ImageGallery.aspx?CurImage=34-220-668-Z03&ISList=34-220-668-Z01%2c34-220-668-Z02%2c34-220-668-Z03%2c34-220-668-Z04%2c34-220-668-Z05%2c34-220-668-Z06%2c34-220-668-Z07%2c34-220-668-Z08&S7ImageFlag=1&Item=N82E16834220668&Depa=0&WaterMark=1&Description=ASUS%20G%20Series%20G72Gx-A1%20Intel%20Core%202%20Quad%20Q9000%282.00GHz%29%2017.3%22%206GB%20Memory%201TB%20HDD%20BD%20Combo%20NVIDIA%20GeForce%20GTX%20260M%20NoteBook

 

i already post this on the asus reviews thread

 

How can it support both? The pm55 only supports the i7, not the c2q.

 

Alot of that info i am certain is placeholder... I think the price might change abit as well ...

 

the price is awesome! if it stays like that, it will be a bestseller!

 

Yeah hopefully it does not change but it almost seems to good to be true ..

 

LOL! I am still wondering if the G73 pre-sales page is not premature. I guess we will know shortly!

(just in case, I am keeping the page open)

I am ferociously trying to confirm all this..... before I HAVE to pre-order from Justin, LOL!

 

Im really intersted on this, i really miss my G71 size screen. Im gona try to sell my G51 and if it sells, ill preorder.

I would love to see if there will be a Bestbuy version.... maybe a 1 less hdd, no br, and 1600x900 screen... around $1300 would be a killer deal for me.

 

Gentech has informed me the first units are shipping late Jan/Early feb so..

 

OMFG!!!!! 256 bits + GDDR5 + core i7 THIS THING IS INSANE!!

Bye bye nvidia... lmao

 

The mobile 5870 is 128bit

 

Only downside I can see is the wrist rest area is all shiny plastic, no rubberized area a la G50/G51, which I have really gotten used to and appreciate.

Also anyone notice on both sides at the very back there are what look like small finger slots above doors? Maybe intake vents? Or part of the sound system? The only exhaust seems to be in back... I'd love to know what they are (Justin?).

 

Urmmm I heard it was 256 bits , Im pretty sure it is 256bit

 

Where are you getting your info from ?.

 

Probably here: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showpost.php?p=5679191&postcount=695

But if you read the rest of the thread you'll see why I'm not convinced yet.

 

http://forum.beyond3d.com/showpost.php?p=1373752&postcount=4904

 

Guess we'll all see next month when they release the first systems. I'd be willing to bet a few grand that its 128 bit.

 

Hmmmm I thought it was supposed to be a 256 bit...but I could be wrong.

 

I don't see a logical reason why ATI won't make it 256 bit. They have Nvidia by the throat and a 256 bit GDDR5 is all they need to finish it off.

 

Hmmmmm, 128-bit would be distressing...... I will look into this further. My understanding was 256-bit.

ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870

 

if it is 256bit, I will be very happy as I plan on getting one anyways, but I have my doubts.

 

LOL! I already ordered!

G73JH-A1 Asus G73JH-A1 17.3" FHD/ATI HD5870 GDDR5/i7-720QM/8GB DDR3/1TB 7200rpm/Blu-Ray/W7HP64

LOL!

 

I wonder what the shipping price is to ship to Canada..

 

Grats, i wish i had the money right now... but hope we see some reviews from you.

 

Don't miss out on the fun, because of a little shipping, LOL! I'm sure Ken or Justin would be happy to hook you up!

No worries...... but I will play first!

 

I'm seriously contemplating ordering too.

Why did you order from GenTech rather than XOTIC?

 

Because Gentech is full of win.

 

GenTechPC

Asus G73JH-A1 17.3" FHD/ATI HD5870 GDDR5/i7-720QM/8GB DDR3/1TB 7200rpm/Blu-Ray/W7HP64

 

Also guys,

This just in from ASUS..... the ATI HD 5870 card, is indeed 256-bit!

 

Yeah I got the link

Are GenTech better than XOTIC then?

 

In my opinion and many others, FAR better.

 

Thanks for the info, where did you see that?

 

Seriously, both are great resellers. I have just found GenTech to be a better path for me, in my travels.

 

..... an email from Asus.

 

So I assume you guys have ordered form GenTech before?

Where are they based?

 

Sweet...mine was already ordered anyway...

Can't wait...not I just have to work through the confioguration options.

What is everyone else going with?

 

They are based in California. I've ordered a few things from Gentech and have always been satisfied.

 

Ordered

 

CONGRATS BRO! WELCOME TO THE PARTY!

 

Congrats guys, the price on these G73's is unbeatable! If the 256-bit part is true (which I still have doubts about) it would be awesome news.

 

Gentech providing DDR3 1333 and XoticPC providing DDR3 1066MHz for same price..

 

Yeah I noticed that also.

 

absolutely amazing deal, although the QM820 upgrade is a rip off as its $350~ shipped on ebay,

 

http://translate.google.co.in/trans...safe=off&rlz=1C1GGLS_enIN339IN339&sa=G&num=20

Europe Pre-Order

 

That picture is really different from XOTIC and GenTech. I assume the latter two sites have the correct pics?

 

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Since you guys are Owners now, I'd like to invite you to the Owner's Lounge!

 

Yeah, I believe current photos are of the G72Gx. I'm sure new photos will follow.

 

You already started an owner's lounge...it's just going to fill up with pages and pages of useless garbage before anyone actually has the laptops in hand.