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    Advice on Asus laptop

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by red0301, Nov 20, 2010.

  1. red0301

    red0301 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am looking into getting an Asus with an above average screen, especially concerning the viewing angles and contrast/sharpness. The other features that the laptop must have are a 15.6 inch screen, possibility to go up to a i7-940 processor, RAM upgrade-ability up to 16GB and a good video card. I plan to use this laptop for gaming and video editing.

    It seems that Asus screens can vary considerably, even in expensive systems, so I am really grateful for any suggestions from experienced users.
     
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    I think you're SOL - the current batch of 15.6 FHD screens on asus models have been reported as having bad backlight bleed. If you're willing to get a 17 inch model, they've got some really well priced, well powered laptops with amazing screens.

    I thought the FHD g51 screen was decent compared to several dells I'd had, but a lot of people are complaining about the g53 screen.

    If asus ever ships the 15ich N-series with a decent 1080p screen, that'd be a nice laptop to use.
     
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    red0301 Notebook Enthusiast

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    This is quite unfortunate. In this case, do you have any suggestions for a 17-inch laptop with a great screen?

    Thanks.
     
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    Read up on the g73. Notebookcheck has screen quality reviews, as well - perhaps looking on there will help you decide?
     
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    I'll check it out. Many thanks.
     
    red0301, Nov 20, 2010
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