Asus G53, the smaller version of the G73jh

Maybe the $1500 g53 will include the new hybrid hard drive.

 

But should still give the option for the other hard rive to be upgraded.
Does it void the warranty if you take the bottom of the computer of to put in an SSD? And would it be better and cheaper to just buy an SSD externally rather than upgrade it with the computer and have it installed later.

 

You can install whatever compatible harddrive you want without fear of breaking the warranty.

 

Thought that was the case, was curious because last time I had to have my keyboard removed which voided the warranty.. that had already expired
In that case would you get an SSD straight up or buy it afterwards and install it?

 

The hybrid hard drive is a combination of ss and spin in a single hard drive not one ssd and another spin drive. I would think that both the hard drives would be hybrids in each system.

 

Yes, so are you implying there isn't the need for a replacement SSD?

 

yes, unless you see the difference in performance as worth the price. I don't know how the speed of these hard drives will compare to ssd but I think it will be very close.

 

Be interesting to see the benchmarks, wish Asus would actually tell us something rather leave us waiting.

 

BB models are usually neutered as well

 

One advantage the SSD has over the Momentus XT is power consumption. SSD'd use less power than mechanical drives.

 

can we assume that the hybrid drives will use less power than the mechanical drives?

 

no, since they still have spinning platters

 

I'd get it seperately. I'm pretty good at deal hunting, and, besides, I can sell the stock HDD to recoup some of the cost.

 

If you scroll down on this page there is a video comparing the hard drives.
Momentus XT | 7200 RPM | Seagate
I found this test very impressive.(my cynical side want to see this test done by a third party)

 

Where would you sell the HHD?

I can't watch the video as I'm on the school network, can you summarize what happened in the video?

 

the hybrid performed better than 10000 rpm (ex. 15 seconds faster on bootup, only 5 seconds slower than ssd)

 

Did it detail the read/write speeds?

 

not in the video. the test timed the startup of things like itunes, adobe, and crysis.

 

So the SSD was slightly better than the HHD but much better than the standard 7200rpm HD drive? And if you were to add the SSD later, would the HHD benifit much running as the secondry drive other than slighly faster read/writes?

 

the hhd was much faster than the 7200rpm HD drive. (30+ sec faster on bootup)

i don't know how it would work next to a ssd.

 

NBR marketplace, eBay, Craigs List, friends, relatives. Possibilities are endless.

 

Since I'm from Australia and am having it shipped over from America, what should I do? Because for a few of the recent Asus's first release models or maybe a lot of others I can't speak for but they have have issues like the GSOD and bad GPU's. How long is it usually before they release one's after, which are hopefully mostly problematic free? Would I be safe in pre-ordering the first model and have it shipped ready to go or wait 2 or 3 weeks after it's released and have it shipped.

 

Just as a note about hdmi audio, I have a G1s. It has a 8600gt and it does support hdmi audio (though through some glitch, the speakers only work in linux), so I would be surprised if the G53 somehow left that out.

 

We are not talking about normal HDMI Audio
only the new GTX460 support "Dolby TRUE HD" audio

But you really need a decent sound system to take advantage of the HD audio (i can hear the different with my headphones though)

 

And what headphones might they be?

 

Hello all,

i've searched around the forum but didn't find a specific thread about the G73 Jw,so i hope i can ask here.

Well i finally got enough money to get my long dreamed G73 Jh but the store where i usually buy says me that Asus din't ship anymore this notebook cos the newly G73jw is coming. Well is better to wait then the nen one but reading around seem that the nvidia card will be lesser in perfomance compared to the Ati (that's the reallyh point that confused me). Did you've any suggestion like,"wait and see or buy the Jh and don0t bother us more?" ^^

 

well you could always go get the from online reseller. unless you are wiling to wait at least 3 months for the new g73 (if it i really 3 months), then wait

 

Ah well you're right. They says (the store) september but i'm really unsure on this prediction of release. Well i'll wait september then choose what to do .

 

I pray that your stores prediction is correct because I leave for college late September, though I wish I could have it sooner for Starcraft II. Has anyone else heard about a release date from a dealer?

 

None yet.
But a lot of laptop makers release new products for the back school season.

 

I can add this. The store received the "semptember release" from the Asus italian distributor. I don't know if is that really true but they say that to me.

 

Hopefully that's the case for the G53, also what are the actual dates you guys start.. I'm Australian.

 

Most people start school late August or early September. My college has one of the latest starting dates in the country thankfully.

 

Well it's a month and a half off September, what are the chances it will be released before your schooling starts? No news from Asus make it feel less and less likely

 

I am thinking that they are waiting on nvidia. As soon as the gpu is announced I think asus will set a release date.

 

Any Upcoming event for a chance for nvidia or asus to show off their stuff?

 

How much do you think will be the G53 (I look forward to a minimized version with less RAM, etc.)? Do you think it will be over 1500$?

Should I wait for it or buy a MSI GX640?

 

to long wait. Nvidia will put out the downgraded version of gtx480 after 7 months than the 5870 came out and it will have a lower perfomance and I'm sure that will cost much more.

 

The MSI is only an i5 if I remember correctly, and if that's what your after in the minimized version it's also a 4GB ram but is DDR 1066mhz - the Asus is DDR 1333mhz, though the graphics card is quite good for the downgrade it just depends I guess, if your only looking for the minimized version of these two computers my guess would be to have a look into the MSI.

But I guess it just comes down to those little bits that make a difference like USB 3.0 which isn't featured on the MSI, also the Asus has the option for a FHD screen, whereas the MSI is an LED 1680x1050. I don't know where you guys buy your computers (because I'm Australian) but here it's going for $1069
MSI 15.4" Gaming Notebook Intel Core i5 430M 2.26 GHz, 15.4" WSXGA, Super-Multi ODD,ATI Radeon HD5850 1G DDR5, 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD, 802.11b/g/N, Bluetooth, Windows 7 Home Premium. Brushed metal Black-Red from mwave.com
and i doubt the price of the 'minimized' Asus will bring competition to that anyway.

 

Does anyone know if this laptop will support switchable graphics if a dual core chip is installed into it? I would think that by this stage of the game manufacturers would implement this in most notebooks. A portable gaming laptop with awesome cooling capabilities might pull me away from my MBP purchase.

 

Isn't that the definition of a G73?

 

G73 is not portable at all. You have to be constantly tethered to a power outlet. Switchable graphics and a dual core chip would give the laptop much more battery life.

 

Also no mention from Asus makes it seem a little unlikely anyway, but I mean Asus havn't told us anything so for all we know they could be building something completely different to what they've showcased.

 

I can always hope.

 

I'm wondering if it will be safe to buy the G53 when it get released for the first few months?
Previous Asus gaming laptops had issues with first release (G50/G51/G73)

I don't want to deal with RMA and so.

 

Exactly what I asked without an answer, especially relevant to me as I'm having it shipped over from America.

 

To the both of you: Both are stupid questions/requests, cuz how could anyone know about an unreleased product? Don't stress so much over it. It'll come out soon--it's not like you need to play games (now).

 

those are the optimus laps for this year

Lenovo Y460 (14″, GeForce 330M GPU, 1GB)
Packard Bell EasyNote TX86 (15.6 in., GeForce 330M GPU, 1GB)
Packard Bell EasyNote Butterfly s (13.3″, GeForce 310M, 512MB)
Gateway EC39C (13.3, GeForce 310M, 512MB)
Gateway ID49C (14″, GeForce 330M, 1GB)
MSI CX720 (17.3″, GeForce 310M, 1GB)
MSI FX700 (17.3, an unclear next-generation GeForce GPU)
Asus P52 (15.6″, GeForce 310M, 1GB)
Asus U35 (13.3″, GeForce 310M, 1GB)
Asus U45 (14″, GeForce 310M, 1GB)
Asus N43 (14″, an unclear next-generation GeForce GPU)
Asus N73 (17.3″, GeForce 335M, 1GB)
Asus N53Jn (15.6″,GeForce 335M, 1GB VRAM)
Compal NCL61 (for you to buy as well as supplement your trademark (14″, GeForce 325M, 2GB))
Haier 7G (13.3, GeForce 305M, 512MB)
Hasee TW9A CT (15.6″, GeForce 335M, 1GB)

 

I think your post is the stupid one not the questions, people know the laptop is not released yet mr obvious i suggest you get some education and manners.

It was just a question about the "risk" of buying any new gaming laptop from Asus when you look their history with new releases.

Some people say it's safe because most of the time these issues get fixed with bios updates or so and some say RMA will be a must, some of us live outside America and RMA will be annoying as hell and costly.

It would be nice if someone show us Asus history with fixes for example and if they were RMA mostly or easily fixed via online updates.

 

Always hope for the best.
This is ASUS's second go with this style of laptop so whatever the need to improve on from the G73 will be done to the G53.