G73JH-X1/G73JH-A2 Available now on Newegg.com

$1,430.00 and $1,600.00 are the prices. (+Shipping)

Looks like the A2 might not be completely available yet but the X1 is.

ASUS G Series G73JH-A2 NoteBook Intel Core i7 720QM(1.60GHz) 17.3" 8GB Memory 1TB HDD 7200rpm DVD Super Multi ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870

ASUS G Series G73JH-X1 NoteBook Intel Core i7 720QM(1.60GHz) 17.3" 8GB Memory 500GB HDD 7200rpm DVD Super Multi ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870

 

Ordered the X1, should ship today.

 

X1 is the best budget way to go if you don't need a laptop bag and mouse. Newegg is only charging 42 dollars for overnight shipping, which means most of you b@stards will have this before me!

Also, it only comes with a 1 year warranty so it may be beneficial to look into warranty extension options...

haha! Good thing we both pre-ordered already sleey0!

 

And now that everyone knows, there should be none left in stock by end of today

Thx!

 

hahahah

The A2's are gone now. Made me LOL

 

Now it's back in stock! Wth!? They must be selling them as they unload them from the truck! haha

I think you can return it within 15 days, but there is a 15% restocking fee. ouch.

Also, I just realized your avatar (avaturd?) is sitting on a toilet bowl! LMAO!!! I've seen your avatar a 100 times, but never noticed that minor detail.

 

Too funny.

Not sure I'd buy from the egg as you can't return if needed.

 

If they sell out right away you know they'll raise the price. Newegg is famous for it.

 

So the X1 appears to be available. The main difference between that model and the one that's backed up from other resellers is...?

Man, this is tempting. I've got my Sony F but fell in love with this laptop when I saw it last month. I just couldn't wait because I'm too impatient. However, being at newegg + overnight shipping = ????

 

Amazon pulls those shenanigans too. I talked to a newegg rep when I was trying to buy a Dlp tv through them that sold out. I wanted to get the price it was listed at just an hour before, but he told me no. He said they "have a complex algorithm that detects supply and demand on products" and cannot be over-turned.

Only 1 hard drive (500gb). Only 1 year warranty (instead of 2). No bag. No mouse. Good deal!

I would always recommend going with a reseller on this forum, but if you need it now and it's back-ordered that's another story.

 

"Complex algorithm"

Probly some jack-a$$ sitting at a desk squeezing every last dollor out of inventory

And, no, you can't return Asus systems at newegg. You can get a replacement if defective, just no returns for refund.

 

Oh man, that's fine with me.

What to do now? Sell the Sony F? Hmmm...

 

Yes. That gpu in the Sony F is painfully gimped (in my opinion). It is designed very nicely but the G73 is so much more bang for the dollar.

The up side is that Sony tends to hold it's re-sale value very well in the second hand market, so you won't take a complete bath on it.

 

Send it to me

 

Wanna buy?

 

Is the 1 year warranty Global and is it expendable?

 

To get a 2 year warranty on the X1 (1 year Asus + 1 year Service Net) it will cost an extra $70 and it takes us to $1500 (no bag, mouse, 2nd 500GB or free shipping).

At Egg prices, for another $100 ($1600 A2), you get backpack, mouse, 2nd 500GB and both your warranty years with Asus. (no free shipping option currently, so add $16-19 min.)

At a reseller price, A2 is $1549 with free shipping options. An A1 (blu-ray drive) costs only a little more than total cost for the Egg to send you an A2.

Of course your patience level, location and sales tax should be greatly considered with where to buy.

Q

 

Just to break it down and make it even more simple. for $99 you can add 2 additional years of coverage to an X1. This will make it 3 years: a.k.a identical to what Resellers are selling for for an add'l $89 to make it a 3 yr warranty.

This almost makes them an even deal if you were planning on buying an additional year from a reseller, $/yr covered. However, if you don't plan on buying an extended plan the resellers base 2 year coverage and accidental coverage is superior.

 

I just ordered the X1.

It was all they had left.

There is nothing to keep me from putting in a blu-ray drive and a second hardrive!!

 

Overnight delivery I will have it in the morning!!

 

It also has a shorter warranty, but this aside, have fun with your new machine

 

The warranty does not matter any computer is obsolete within 2 years maximum. I usually upgrade both my laptop and home PC every year.

I am looking for the technical specs to add a second hard drive (probably a SSD!!!).

I am also looking for a compatible Blu-ray replacement drive but instead of jumping the gun I am going to wait until it arrives tomorrow so I can inspect it thoroughly.

 

Where do you get the $99 figure from?

 

You don't sell your old machine when you get a new one?

 

2 year warranty through Newegg is $99.

 

Question still stands

 

So does the X1 have one 500GB HD in one bay and the other bay is available?

Was thinking to get the X1 and then buy the Intel SSD.

 

This is exactly what I am doing!

Making it better than the A2.

 

Ah, I see. I believe that warranty isn't global. And if I recall correctly, it's a 3rd party warranty as well?

 

Werry333, so did you confirm that it use one 500GB hard drive and the other bay is open?

 

Looks like it's 3rd party through Newegg, who then contracts out to an authorized repair facility. I'm guessing it's not global, but I'd check with them for sure.

Ok guys- anyone have a link to the Intel SSD you're all talking about? I haven't kept up with the tech since it's a bit too pricey for me currently.

 

The Intel G2 80GB goes for 200+, the 160GB goes for about 450 and up.

 

The second bay is empty.

 

I thought I saw somewhere or someone had told me the X1 is a European version? Any knowledge on this?

 

Ok I just called the Asus support group, and the said the X1 was USA version. The lady did not seem very knowledgeable on this laptop, and said the other HDD bay was not available. Again, she seemed confused on this.

Werry333, how did you confirm on the HDD bays?

 

I kind of feel duped by the pre-order. Now I have to try to get my money back.

 

Newegg. I also called ASUS and their rep said they did not know.

Newegg says all three models are identical in basic hardware and construction.

The A2 has a warranty, fancy accessories, and another hard drive.

The major hardware is identical according to NewEgg - ie ability to have a second hard drive.

According to ASUS they don't know. I went with the word of the people that have the item in hand vs. a tech support person at ASUS who said they don't know.

 

Ok Werry333, we shall wait and see...Ordered!

Did you go ahead and get the Intel SSD?

 

Makes sense, it would cost more to engineer another version without the second bay than just leave it.

 

With dell cancelling my M17x I may just have to opt for the X1, sure it's not as much machine, but you'd be a fool not to see the value in it.

 

Confirmed from Newegg: The 1 year warranty IS NOT Global!

 

I would take what newegg says with a grain of salt.....

 

I disagree about NewEgg (Amazon.com too I swear I keep the two companies in business lol - I'm in a NO sales tax state though for both companies so they are very cheap for me).

I have always found Newegg honest, and willing to provide decent customer service.

I can think of only one time I got pissed at them in the past few years, and it was on a price drop issue relating to the GTX280 desktop launch fiasco.

They eventually gave me store credit for the difference when I got a manager to go back through my account and see I was a valuable customer.

They are not perfect but they don't lie - at least not in my experience.

 

No, I would trust newegg with there service etc. I have spent over $10k thru the years with them and always have been pleased.

But the reps may not know and might quote whatever is on the website, even if it is wrong.

 

Well, it's the afternoon and I got an order in. I'm somewhat paranoid their inventory system might not be completely accurate and I'll end up with no computer on the UPS truck...

Anyone else have any previous experience with Newegg and their inventory accuracy?

 

My 8 years of dealing with them, it's extremely accurate. OOS means OOS and In-Stock means In-Stock. The only time there was "inventory lag" was last years' "Black Friday" issues... But during "normal" circumstances... It's virtually real-time.

Cheers,
Kermee

 

Very accurate.

Within an hour of a sellout it will be reflected on their website so only a few that ordered in the last hour may have their order delayed, if that happens NewEgg will not charge your CC, so no worries.

 

newegg is win

 

I like the Egg too, but what they are known for is jacking the price when there is high demand.

e.g. X1 is now $1449.99

up just $20 from this AM, so it could be a lot worse

Q

 

is the 8gb memory at 1333mhz?