YAY no more NDA
Expected release: 4/29/12
G55VW-DS71 SRP: $1349.00
FHD/i7-3610QM/12G/750G7/GTX660M 2G DDR5/
SM/W7HP/BT4.0/USB3.0/Thunderbolt/B&M
Expected release: 4/29/12
G75VW-DS72 SRP $1,889.00
FHD/i7-3610QM/16G/750G7+256GSSD/GTX670M 3G DDR5/
BDB/W7HP/BT4.0/Thunderbolt/USB3.0/B&M
G75VW-DS73-3D SRP:$1889.00
3D FHD/i7-3610QM/12G/1.5TB7/GTX670M 3G DDR5/BDB/
W7HP/BT4.0/USB3.0/Thunderbolt/B&M/3D
G75VW-DS71 SRP $1,619.00
FHD/i7-3610QM/12G/1.5TB7/GTX660M 2G DDR5/BD/W7HP/
BT4.0/USB3.0/Thunderbolt/B&M
I also expect ASUS to re-evaluate specs based on consumer demand.
Expect very limited quantities of all the above units
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ciddireblackire Notebook Consultant
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So preordering starts when ? Anybody knows?
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M - Notebookcheck.net Tech -
recanting til more evidence
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Yeah that 3GB 660M looks like a 192 bit. Nice spotted Abula
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Edit: What does BD/BDB/SM/B&M mean?
Edit 2: http://www.macmall.com/p/ASUS-Notebook-Computers/product~dpno~9083362~pdp.hcdhbch Found this. -
ALLurGroceries Vegan Vermin Super Moderator
BD is blu ray, BDB blu ray burner, B&M could mean maybe "backpack and mouse". SM, not sure.
edit: SuperMulti
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I think B&M is brick and mortar, ie. a physical shop and not a webshop.
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$1349 Is is only slightly more than what I paid for my G53JW a little over a year ago, so I'm happy with the price.
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When I bought my G53SW it was $1k, but I bought the XN1 model. I'm thinking SM somehow translates to a DVD drive.
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ALLurGroceries Vegan Vermin Super Moderator
Yeah SM must mean something like that, since it replaces BD/BDB on the G55VW. SuperMulti I guess...
I think the mouse on the G74SX was some kind of logitech, but a quick search got me nowhere for a model. :-/
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The mouse that came with th G74 is a rebrand of the HP with voodoo DNA mouse or at least it was when the G74 was launched.
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Does anyone actually use it? I have an orochi a deathadder, a standard dell mouse, and a sidewinder x8, wouldn't mind having a decent wired mouse to take around.
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I've used mine extensively for one year. I still carry it as my backup mouse in the backpack and use it when i'm not in the office where i got a mionix naos. The ROG mouse is one of the few mice i can palm completely which is a very nice bonus.
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The mouse that came with my G53JW is a Razer Abyssus. Has no thumb buttons, so I never used it.
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If they included an Imperator I'd be all over that. Anyone know if the G55VW has a second hard drive slot? Judging by the manual it looks like it no longer has one.
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They should get rid of the op drive anyway. Takes up too much space.
Will edit this post if I find out about the HDD bay...
EDIT: From the youtube video on the 1st page of this thread, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4O2Bzw_JNIY, the display shows dual hard drive support. -
Edit for the above edit: Look at Page 66 in the G55's manual, that's what makes me concerned. -
Will it be possible to upgrade GPU's on these models at a later time? Or is it only the normal stuff like RAM that can be upgraded/changed?
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Will have to wait and see when someone can pop it open
. My money is on solderd GPU for some reason.
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But with 2 different GPUs they need 2 mainboards too. That is expansive. -
But whether they're still using that proprietary MXM is up in the air. -
ciddireblackire Notebook Consultant
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Hey guys, I'm brand new to laptop gaming (been a desktop gamer prior to this) and almost purchased a g74 today before realizing that a new model with a 600 series card is on its way soon. I stumbled on this website and am impressed with the level of technical analysis you guys are bringing to the table.
That being said there are lots of musings and I had a hard time solidifying the facts.
My questions:
1. the current g74sx on newegg has a 560m, is the 660m going to be worth purchasing at 'brand new release' price or should I see if the g74sx drops in price and purchase that?
Link: Newegg.com - ASUS G74SX-NH71 Notebook Intel Core i7 2670QM(2.20GHz) 17.3" 12GB Memory DDR3 500GB HDD 7200rpm DL DVD±RW/CD-RW NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M
2. is the 670m guaranteed to be 27% faster than the 660m and is the price difference (looks like $400 difference) going to justify the price difference?
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new G75 will be more expensive than G74 and I think it is not worth it
new graphics will be a bit faster and probable You will not notice in real life
675 (old 580) is much better 256bit card but not available in G75
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Battery life would theoretically improve with the 660 versus the 560, then.
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ciddireblackire Notebook Consultant
The chip runs cooler and a lot less wattage is used.
Performance wise the Ivy Bridge is only slightly faster (less than 5%)
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@ciddireblackire - do you know when it comes out?
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ciddireblackire Notebook Consultant
Should see actual stock within the first 2 weeks in May -
TheBluePill Notebook Nobel Laureate
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ciddireblackire Notebook Consultant
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ciddireblackire Notebook Consultant
G55 gross weight 12lbs
No change
G75VW 17.3" DDR3 1600 MHz SDRAM, 4 x SODIMM socket for expansion up to 16GB SDRAM Intel HM77 On board 10/100/1000 Mbps Fast ethernet Controller
G55VW 15.6" DDR3 1600 MHz SDRAM, 4 x SODIMM socket for expansion up to 16GB SDRAM Intel HM77 On board 10/100/1000 Mbps Fast ethernet Controller
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Take a look at this
PCWorld
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ciddireblackire Notebook Consultant
I would be suspect of that link. It's not even at ASUS
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TheBluePill Notebook Nobel Laureate
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I don't really trust either of those sites... i'll probably just wait for newegg to get it in stock.
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For me so far the biggest plus would be Thunderbolt port for future eGPUs.
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ciddireblackire Notebook Consultant
Well here's the thing about those sites...
Distro doesn't have the final wholesale price nor is it in their systems (I asked today because I have about 15-20 preorder people interested)
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The Samsung series 7 gamer seems like an all around better laptop. It have the GTX 675m rather than the 660m or 670m
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Asus ROG G55 & G75 in April with gtx 670m
Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by Riddhy916, Jan 12, 2012.