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    G74 - Best Buy or Dv6t Best Buy

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by trooper1414, Jul 1, 2011.

  1. trooper1414

    trooper1414 Notebook Deity

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    I know i am comparing apples to oranges in terms of screen size (dv6- 15" and G74- 17") ..but herezz my dilemma...i need to purchase the laptop via bestbuy since i get a 18 month financing....so nope...i cant go for any other machine...

    The dv6 i ordered is given in my signature...but the only worry i have is with the dv6- switching graphics....which seems to be a major bug as of now and has a 100 page thread running....on nbr...my only other option is the asus g74 (since am only looking at i7) ....quick questions.....do you think the g74 ...is gonna be really big....since i do intend to move it around a bit...or are you guys...carrying it...around...i have used a hp dv7t - so i know how it feels to have a 17inch laptop...its annnoying to carry....but the big screen size for movies and gaming..makes it up ;) ....so what do you guys think...which machine should i opt for....
    also i heard that the best buy version is gimped ie the graphic card is 128 bit...how much would that affect me...am not a avid gamer.......i mostly play on my ps3....but i do like my laptop to give me gaming capabilities.........also the only other downside i see is the 1600*900 screen...as compared to the 1080p on the HP....guys....please suggest..............since ill have to cancel my order today itself..if i decide to go for the g74 ( http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+-+Laptop+/+Intel%26%23174%3B+Core%26%23153%3B+i7+Processor+/+17.3%22+Display+/+8GB+Memory+/+1TB+Hard+Drive/2712579.p?id=1218346639131&skuId=2712579&st=asus%20i7&cp=1&lp=1)
     
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  2. Toxictaru

    Toxictaru Notebook Consultant

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    Honestly, it comes down to price. The G74 is the logical successor to the G73, and comes with a very competitive price point. If the G73 is any example, I move mine daily from home to work, and have been for the last year, with no issues. It handles gaming well (these forums are a good place to start regarding games you play). The G74 should be fine, even if it is the watered down BB version.
     
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  3. Ofirio

    Ofirio Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just so you know you can prolly get 12 months 0% on Newegg if you wanted. Much better selection.
     
    Ofirio, Jul 1, 2011
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