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    Asus ROG G551

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by XxxKing YBxxX, Jun 4, 2014.

  1. Lumpee

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    That is pretty bad for Asus since y50 is much thinner, and hopefully the gl551 single fan cooling will not blow . Looks like I might have to go with the older n550jk.
     
    Lumpee, Sep 15, 2014
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    You're going to regret that.
     
    gabrielau23, Sep 16, 2014
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    From the online store I linked earlier. I asked them to contact the suppliers and ask which it was.
     
    Richdog, Sep 16, 2014
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    I think that's I don't have the choice... A lenovo y50 + a new replacement screen.

    I don't trust acer...

    For now, I will still wait...
     
    Pickicool, Sep 16, 2014
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    I think I am going to give up on waiting for the G551. Why does everyone hate the lenovo screen? Based on this amazon listing, it does have an IPS screen.....

    Lenovo Y50 4K UHD Laptop Computer - 59421859 - Intel Core i7-4710HQ / 512GB Solid State Drive / 16GB RAM / 15.6" UHD 3840x2160 Display / NVidia GeForce 860M 4GB / Dual Band Wireless AC / Windows 8.1 at Amazon.com

    "The 4k display is amazing to look at. It indeed is an IPS panel unlike the TN panels found on non 4k Lenovo y50's. All colors are produced correctly, no need to calibrate"

    Is there any other reason as to why people don't like this laptop?
     
    Darthwd56, Sep 16, 2014
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  6. rehv

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    Lack of HD expansion slot, screen is 48hz ...
     
    rehv, Sep 16, 2014
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    Yeah the refresh rate and sub pixel layout I believe.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Sep 16, 2014
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  8. Lumpee

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    I bought that one and returned it because the screen couldn't produce accurate yellow.
     
    Lumpee, Sep 16, 2014
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    So did everyone have their orders cancelled or only the ones that ordered was it the SSD version?
     
    fdfds, Sep 16, 2014
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    where did you get that from? N551 is IPS as far as I know

    EDIT: Everyone keeps saying that but I haven't seen a source yet. I'm a little worried now, since that's the one I'm expecting to get.
     
    fabiodiazs, Sep 16, 2014
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  11. heibk201

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    [​IMG]

    see AUO36ED? that's the monitor ID for B156HTN3.6, exact same LCD used on y50
     
    heibk201, Sep 16, 2014
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    It would appear so. I have a pre-order for the HDD version that is still valid. According to Amazon the release date is 9/18/2014 on the order. However, clicking through to the product page leads to a 404 page.
     
    Hanson100, Sep 17, 2014
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  13. PsychoMeow

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    At least something good to hear about :)
    Cross fingers and hope the release date is real this time...

    I talked to a sales-rep a few days ago, and he/she seems not knowing too much about this whole issue. However, I was told that the release would be Q4 this year (literally meaning starting in October). I'm a little worried now.
    Anyway, Asus could simply release some specs but choose not to, kinda annoying...
     
    PsychoMeow, Sep 17, 2014
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  14. PsychoMeow

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    I saw this post as well.
    There are several versions of this model, I believe the one with 4G ram is the cheap model number.
     
    PsychoMeow, Sep 17, 2014
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  15. heibk201

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    I mean sure if you can pull up actual info, for now this is what we have
     
    heibk201, Sep 17, 2014
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  16. PsychoMeow

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    Sorry I'm on phone so I couldn't post photos.
    I just searched on Chinese websites and N551 is available in store and online now.
    The version with 4G ram comes with IPS screen as listed (in fact all available ones now have IPS screen).
    Rumors say N551JK will have IPS screen, while JM version has the cheap one.

    Some people say temperature gets high on N551...
     
    PsychoMeow, Sep 17, 2014
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  17. rehv

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    I think you meant JM versions have IPS, JM >>>>> JK
     
    rehv, Sep 17, 2014
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    Richdog, Sep 17, 2014
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    We were talking about N551 rumors...

    JM versions are more expensive than JK so, if one of the N551 doesn't have IPS then it's JK not JM, thus my comment....
     
    rehv, Sep 17, 2014
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  20. Richdog

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    I was pointing out that JK lines clearly do have IPS, so there is no reason to assume at the moment that the N551 doesn't.
     
    Richdog, Sep 17, 2014
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  21. PsychoMeow

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    Anyway I'm not familiar with N551, so just posting things I saw...

    I'm more worried about G551 at this point.
    See that on the website for G550, IPS screen is clearly labeled along with dual fan cooling?
    Although it might be the information that Asus doesn't want to release (I don't see any reason for that) for G551, but it could also be the laptop doesn't HAVE these. Just my opinions.

    Edit: Let's just wait to see what's coming tomorrow...
     
    PsychoMeow, Sep 17, 2014
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  22. PsychoMeow

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    Well, from that post I could tell JM version comes with the cheap screen rather than IPS.
    Asus have different naming system for same model, which is confusing..
    For instance, G550 is called G57 in Asia, and upcoming G551 will be G58.
     
    PsychoMeow, Sep 17, 2014
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  23. rehv

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    I said that based on asus website listing JK version with less ram and GPU than JM... I don't see why mess with the naming convention right now.

    Source: http://www.asus.com/us/site/g-series/GL551/
     
    rehv, Sep 17, 2014
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  24. Darthwd56

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    Actually I read on some newegg review that they have changed the refresh rate to 60hz. Thanks for your reply.
     
    Darthwd56, Sep 17, 2014
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  25. rehv

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    Well it was indeed a software issue... Glad they've changed it already... ;)
     
    rehv, Sep 17, 2014
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  26. heibk201

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    well the pic I posted above is JM which has a TN, so by that logic JK won't have it either
     
    heibk201, Sep 17, 2014
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  27. doublejet

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    It's confirmed that N551JM has the same TN panel used on Y50 on Chinese forum, and the heat issue is pretty bad. Well, time to skip the frustrating waiting..
     
    doublejet, Sep 17, 2014
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  28. anttik09

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    Sad to say, but this model doesn't look so attractive to me anymore. Not only confusing specs & early user experiences, but time (Asus confirmed this to come Q1 2015 in Scandinavian markets) & technological advances (not least upcoming new GPU's) might have just killed my ambition for this model completely.

    This might have been a great buy few months back and not too bad even right now if the price was right.
     
    anttik09, Sep 17, 2014
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  29. Lumpee

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    GG asus, might have to cancel order.
     
    Lumpee, Sep 17, 2014
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  30. ShadowXOR

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    If I could tolerate the Y50 screen I would have bought the Y50. It was the whole reason I was waiting for this model. ASUS really sucks at releasing products. I'm going with the Acer if it comes out in a timely manner. Considering it already exists in Germany that gets my hopes up.
     
    ShadowXOR, Sep 17, 2014
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  31. rehv

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    I will simply wait for something with the 970M. My flight is tomorrow, it's not like I'll be able to pick one till the 30th... Luckily I don't need to buy one right now... I hope till April next year they have something with broadwell and 970M.
     
    rehv, Sep 17, 2014
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    Demike, Sep 17, 2014
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    Nice to hear about the release date finally!
    I noticed that the article didn't say a word about IPS screen, and usually for a hand-on review like this, IPS screen should be mentioned...
     
    PsychoMeow, Sep 17, 2014
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  34. Demike

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    I found that strange too. Asian websites list it as having an IPS screen, but not a word from other places. Guess we will have to wait a little bit more to find out.
     
    Demike, Sep 17, 2014
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    Lumpee, Sep 17, 2014
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    There is no way they're releasing this without an IPS screen. It would be shooting itself in the foot before it even got the gun out of the holster.

    *if* and i stress the IF, it does by some freak chance NOT have an IPS screen. I'll simply wait for the US release of that Acer V Nitro Black Edition and hope to god its not 1300+
     
    Kutark, Sep 18, 2014
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  37. rehv

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    The same could've been said about the G550 with DDR3... but hey, they chose to fail instead of being smart... Prepare yourself hahahah
     
    rehv, Sep 18, 2014
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    I have a strong feeling that 99% laptop buyers have no idea about GDDR3, IPS etc and I wouldn't be surprised if large manufacturers were exploiting this. I'd also imagine companies size of Asus has a small army of business, pricing and market analysts working together with product development to maximize their profit margins.
     
    anttik09, Sep 18, 2014
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    turokrocks, Sep 18, 2014
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    It's on Amazon US now
     
    Boltface, Sep 18, 2014
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  41. PsychoMeow

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    Acer V Nitro is reported to have heat issues already.
     
    PsychoMeow, Sep 18, 2014
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    I just talked to an Asus rep, and I was told that GL551JM-DH71 has IPS screen.
    Believe or not...

    Edit: Talked to another guy on phone 'cause I really need to double check... and I'm told this time that it does NOT have IPS screen. After I said that online rep told me it features IPS, the guy told me, "you could trust the online rep." LOL
     
    PsychoMeow, Sep 18, 2014
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  43. rehv

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    Still too late, but I hope you are right... ! I just dropped any hopes and even intention to buying this... I needed it this week... :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
     
    rehv, Sep 18, 2014
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  44. PsychoMeow

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    With Amazon Prime you are able to get it on Saturday.
    I'm sorry to hear that you are leaving today :(
     
    PsychoMeow, Sep 18, 2014
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  45. rehv

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    Actually I'm arriving from Italy... I have 2 day shipping free but with no listing it's useless... They've canceled a lot of orders so I'm not hoping for stock within the next 2 days ! Thanks for your concern though ;)
     
    rehv, Sep 18, 2014
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    Which model should I get the one with the 1TB hard drive or the 256GBSSD? If I get the 256gb one i will be using a 1.5tb external hard drive, but its kinda inconvenient to carry that around.
     
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  47. rehv

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    Honestly it all depends on whether you can do the upgrade yourself or not. If you feel comfortable doing that, buy the HDD version and swap in a SSD. Or use the caddy and go dual disk. :cool:
     
    rehv, Sep 18, 2014
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    I'm thinking about purchasing this from Amazon, I need a laptop for school, programming and gaming ASAP. What is anyones experience with purhcaes laptops from Amazon? Are they the best place to get it from or should I wait until Newegg or another site has them. Also I was thinking about getting the 3 year accideental protection plan included in it on Amazon from SquareTrade. I see a lot of bad reviews about service from Squaretrade. How do the accidental protection plans offered on Amazon compare in price and service to the ones offered by other sites like Newegg?
     
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  49. PsychoMeow

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    Well it's already on Amazon. I just ordered it and the delivery date is on 9/20.

    Edit: Just checked and it's still there :)
     
    PsychoMeow, Sep 18, 2014
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  50. rehv

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    Okkkkk screw me then... IS IT IPS? @_@
     
    rehv, Sep 18, 2014
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