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    ASUS G73JW-XR1 questions

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by kwantz, Oct 24, 2010.

  1. kwantz

    kwantz Notebook Evangelist

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    Ok, im sort of on a budget, I computer store around my area started carrying these, but how does it differ from the G73JWa1? I know it is backpack less and mouse less ( I know, i wouldnt be useing these anyways, so its not a big loss)

    its short a harddrive, but that doesnt matter to me because shortly after I want to put in a SSD as the boot drive. and its missing 2gb of ram, which can be upgraded later on.

    I was wondering what other differences are there? are the screens the same?

    Ohh and i forgot to add, does the second HD bay come with the brackets? or do those have to bought seperate?

    anyone?? what about the warenty and alll that, are they the same?
     
  2. kwantz

    kwantz Notebook Evangelist

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    anyone know the answer?
    i mainly want to know if the screen is the same, and does it include the HD bracket?
     
  3. Nakano2k1

    Nakano2k1 Notebook Consultant

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    Everywhere I looked FHD always came up regarding the screen. If that is actually true, then yes, the screen would be 1920x1080.

    It only comes with one HD, so no, there would be no additional hard drive bracket.

    It's worth stating that this particular model only comes with a 1 year warranty which would not be the accidental warranty.

    So in short

    Screen - Most likely full HD ( I would check with the place that you're planning to buy it at first)
    No bag or mouse
    less ram
    No second HD or drive caddy
    1 year standard warranty
     
  4. kwantz

    kwantz Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks for the quick reply NAKANO!

    the reason im opting for this cheaper model, is because its $250 dollars cheaper, i will most likely use that money for an SSD and a good gameing mouse.

    I never use the laptop bag, all of my laptops i have had in the past i have purchased bags for them, and maybe used them once or twice. and 6 gb ram is plenty for my needs.

    im really on a tight budget, and i really want an SSD
     
  5. ibraveheart

    ibraveheart Notebook Evangelist

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    are the SSD really worth getting cos it 4times the price ?