Asus G73JW at GenTech for 1645$

LOL,

Well it was about the only thing I could add to the conversation. I think you've covered just about everything else...most awesomely I might add!

 

Thanks man .. Im doing my best .

Someone needs to create that owners lounge though if there up to it that is..

It can become a full on responsibility and i figured someone who is gung ho about the machine would go at it full force ..

Not sure im up to at the moment lol..

 

What the hell. I saw about a dozen press releases that it was included. That really sucks. My JW arrives tomorrow and eventually I was going to beam it to my new plasma.

After doing some floating around a few other forums someone mentioned that Best Buy has exclusive rights to the laptops with the WiDi option for 6 months. I'm not sure it's true but that bites.

 

Yeah I'm kind of in the same boat. Would love to, but between work, school, family, and of course this laptop , I won't have the time to do it well. Hopefully someone with a lot longer rep bar than me will jump on the G73JW bandwagon soon and put one up.

Yeah, I'm pretty sure Best Buy is owned by Satan, so I wouldn't be surprised if this was true.

 

/Runs for the hills screaming NOT ME !!!

 

WHDI

Take that BestBuy and Intel!!

Supposed to be better than widi. They are in talks to WHDI chipsets for laptops. Probably next year.

 

Hi Guys,
I am pretty new to this forum, have been reading you guys for 1-2 months, but I just registered today. I have decided to buy the G73JW, but I cannot decide where to buy it. Which online stores do you guys normally purchase things from? I know GenTech and XoticPC, but do you guys know which one is better? Or is there a better place to go?
I have also been using Macs, and this is going to be my first Windows computer, although I have used Windows at school and on friends' pcs. What should I do when I get it? A clean install?
Almost forgot, I also want to thank you guys, for all the information I have gotten from you.

 

Gentech is awesome as thats where i got my JW from and i have heard good things about Xotic as well but never ordered from them ...

As for what to do when you get it ? You would probably be just fine uninstalling all the useless junk the machine ships with and thats about all really...

The machine does not ship with an OS disk so unless you have your own copy of Windows 7 then youll be stuck with the factory OS which is fine BTW...

Make some restore discs as well when you first get it just incase you mess up etc... Takes 5 dvds lol but it might come in handy ...

 

cool, thanks!
I will have my own Win 7 disc. But I am afraid if I do a clean install I lose some special feature that comes with the factory OS.
Probably order it tomorrow. I'll go to Gentech then, since I have been reading all of you guys purchasing your pc from Gentech.
So excited, my first powerful laptop.

 

Everything that comes on the machine is on the drivers disc they give you with the machine so you should be ok ..

Asus used to give you the OS disk and the driver disc but now just the latter... If you have your own OS disc then youll be fine and the driver disc is totally automated so you just check off what you want installed and it does it all automagically..

 

I just browsed through FutureShop/BestBuy magazines left by the mail man 10 minutes ago and 600-800$ laptops have WIDI ...WTH! That's kind of bummer ...laptops half the price of the G53/73W's with WIDI lol

 

Woohoo! Another soon to be proud owner. We keep it up and someone will be sure to step up and create us an owners lounge!

Yeah, I just went through a clean install myself. It's exactly as Quadzilla says, totally automated and you can choose what you want and don't want.

This thread is a great source to figure out what you want and don't want:
http://forum.notebookreview.com/asus/380681-asus-utility-bloatware-guide.html

Glad to hear you are going with GenTech, I couldn't be happier with the support I've received from them. Five minutes after I posted earlier that I was having WiFi problems, Ken from Gentech sent me a message on how to resolve it within five minutes.

 

I wish i could answer that question honestly... I was as stumped as you are when i found out it was not coming with that feature...

Now honestly i may have never used it but it would have been nice to have just in case ...

 

since it didnt come with it, can it be added? is there an open port for it or a missing spot on the laptop that a small module can be added. meaning the factory module.

 

I opened mine today to repaste but didnt see anything saying "Place WiDi Here" So im not sure lol...

Honestly its probably some sort of mini express card or some such...

It probably chewed into the bottom line of the profit on the machine and had to be nixed at the last second...

You know how the big companies are ... $2.00 extra ? Oh no thats gotta go i need a new car lol...

 

so you didnt see an extra connector covered in tape or just sitting there? on either side of the motherboard. no empty space missing a screw or two?
or even a part replace..which would do two things instead of one..(example: blutooth and wifi on the same cards)

 

Nope nothing of the sort or out of the ordinary...

Bluetooth was where it was on the JH and the wireless card is in a similar spot only turned in a different direction ... There were some changes to the motheboard but i cant say i remember seeing anything ..

I didnt pick over it with a fine tooth comb though because frankly i was not looking for it ..

Its probably something that was going on to the motherboard itself and they dumped it because of issues or like i said just cost... They change stuff all the time as cost saving measures so i was not shocked when i heard that it got removed... Heck they use to ship with OS dvds but removed that for cost purposes and thats just a bloody disc lol...



Oh and before i forget GPU Z reports the voltage of the card as 0.81 ..

 

Here is the requirements for Intel WiDi:

Intel announces WiDi HD wireless display technology -- Engadget


- Intel Core i3, i5 or i7-620M or any CPU that has Intel HD Graphics.

- Intel Wireless Card

- Intel Chipset

- Intel My WiFi Software

- Windows 7.

However, even the laptop meets all the hardware requirement it still up to notebook manufacturers if they want to enable the feature in the mainboard or BIOS.


WiDi can only display 720P with Intel HD Graphics found on i3 and i5 CPUs, that is why some $600~$800 laptops came with WiDi enable.

Asus WiCast will be much better:

ASUSTeK Computer Inc. - Eee - ASUS WiCast EW2000


It can stream 1080P with any graphics card.

 

Hola, ordered this laptop yesterday and am looking forward to it when it comes next week. Will the clean install thread that pertains to the JH series still work with the JW series? First thing I am doing is a clean install after the recovery disc when it gets here.

Cheers.

 

In other words, Arrandale CPUs. Makes sense. Anyone know if Sandy Bridge will improve on this? I was planning to get an i5 anyway, but while I'm willing to wait 2-3 months for a 460m Qosmio to debut and drop in price, I'm having a real difficulty finding reasons to wait until February for Sandy Bridge i5s...

 

Quadzilla,

post you review here:

http://forum.notebookreview.com/asu...687-asus-g73jw-owners-lounge.html#post6711274

 

I also agree. Gentech is awesome. Ken responds to emails faster than my wife.

 

+1. Got a reply within half an hour today Definitely considering getting my G73 through them.

 

The worst feeling in the world is when you buy something expensive and then all of a sudden the sales guy disappears off the face of the earth. Ken hasn't been like that at all.

 

So which technology is being used in this video? The laptop being shown in the video is reportedly the G73JW. I'm so confused.

http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/03/asus-debuts-wirelesshd-equipped-g73jw-and-g53-laptops-we-go-eye/

 

I was wondering how the new 260.63 beta driver was working. I know Quad was using it, I,m not sure about Ken@gentech. Alot of people are having problems on the Nvidia user forums(as always...Lol ). Any problems with increased temps or games crashing and whatnot. Thanks

 

How about Sandy Bridge CPUs? I have been reading about them, and it seems like those CPUs are beast. They should be coming out soon, anyone is thinking of waiting for the brand new CPUs?

 

When will be seeing them in Laptops ?
this yr or next ?

Also wondering which is a better Buy
Sager NP 8850 or Asus G73 JW ?

want to get a laptop with no STUTTER please

 

That was for WIDI that was supposed to be included with this JW release but I guess Bestbuy and Intel's deal bumped ASUS off right before the release of JW-A1. WHDI device that ASUS is coming out is supposed to be better anyways. So it's an option for people who still want the WIDI function. WHDI's supposed to have less lag compared to WIDI also. Only thing is that it does take up 2 USB ports to power the device.

ASUS WiCAST

 

Yes!! As of 11:07 EST, it appears that UPS has delivered my G73 to my apartment complex! The sucky part is that I have to go away for the weekend this evening, and won't really get to play with it now until Monday evening. Argh!! At least I can pick up some cellophane this weekend for the keyboard mod.

 

WOW when will we this in Laptop
next few months or Next year ?

Thanks

 

Sandy Bridge CPUs should be coming latest in Q1 of 2011, maybe even end of this year.

Sager 8850 is a lot more expensive, but it has 480M, which is the best mobile GPU at this time. But there is no review of Sager products anywhere I looked for. For Asus G73JW, it has 460M GPU, it's a lot cheaper. There are reviews for Asus G73JW (don't look for G73JH) on youtube and other websites as well.
It all depends on your preference, if you want the best GPU yet and don't care about money, maybe Sager is good for you. I don't think the performance difference between 460M and 480M is worth the difference in price.

 

I've only had a little bit of time to play with beta driver, but had no problems with 3Dmark06 and vantage. Temps run in low 80s, no hint of stability issues.

 

Just ordered a G73JW-A1 from GenTech this morning to replace my W2W-A1to be handed over to my better half to become a desktop free household.

I've been quite happy with it even more so after moving to Windows 7. It's been a good machine. I'm not a hard core gamer, more of a legacy game guy (I suck at games) and a Tomb Raider addict. I'm sure this will work just fine for me. Gaming is not to be the primary function which I'm certain is the case for many who have ordered this machine.

I do have to say that I prefer NVIDIA over ATI but respect the nuances of each.

It was disappointing to hear about WIDI but "C'est la vie".

 

too bad sager warranty kinda sux, it is only 1 year and not international

 

Well, the stand alone device should be within few months and they are supposed to be in talk to develop the chipset to put into newer laptops. If the ASUS decides to put WHDI chipset into their laptops, we probably won't see it until sometime next year. They say chipset will probably cost buyers $100+ on their laptop prices.

 

I just received my JW from GenTech PC. Can I get a w00t w00t? What a beautiful piece of machinery.

 

Congrats Avjunky .. It is a beautiful machine for sure .

 

Congrats!
This beast is quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with!

 

Thanks bro

 

Thanks guys. I'm so happy with my lappy. I own a Dell, HP, Sony, Lenovo and now an Asus and this is by far my favorite laptop already. It wreaks of quality.

 

Do you guys are satisfied of the nvidia video card so far ?

 

I just pulled the trigger a few hours ago on Amazon (overnight shipping for $3.99 with Prime), will be here Monday or Tuesday. I was going to order from Ken @ GenTech (seems like a great guy) but it sounds like they are a couple days backed up and I wouldn't get the cheap shipping Amazon offers. Amazon has always given me amazing service when I need to return things (including laptops).

 

I should re-phrase. I wouldn't get the cheap overnight shipping that Amazon offers. Ken does offer free ground and a bit cheaper price. A great deal if your not as impatient as I am.

 

Where did you guys get the 260.63 drivers from? I downloaded the ones from here:

NVIDIA - Download Drivers

but when I start the setup and it does the system check it says that it cannot continue because the graphics driver could not find compatible hardware. I'm I missing something?

 

Here ya go..

NVIDIA DRIVERS 260.63 BETA

 

Thanks Quad. I appreciate the quick response. I'm sending positive karma your way.

 

bah... I just discovered that you add rep through that icon below. I've been wondering what all the "I'll add rep" talk is all about

 

If this issue has already been discussed I apologize. Does anyone know if the USB 3.0 port is bootable? I ran into an issue with a Lenovo W510 usb 3.0 and a KVM. The machine would not boot with the device plugged into that port. Worked fine using the USB 2.0 port. Information is always appreciated .

 

The little I've used it so far I can say that I am very satisfied. I haven't gamed with it but I ran a bunch of benchmarking tools and it performed well on all of them. Scores were a little lower than the 5870, but not by very much, and certainly not enough to make a real difference. Tonight I am going to really take it out for a test drive and see how it handles Metro 2033. Plan on playing it at stock speeds first, just to see how it handles, than I'll see how it does OCed.

The biggest pluses for me with this card is it is stable, runs cool, at least in the G73, and I was able to update to a beta driver without causing the card to "freak out."