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    Just bought an ASUS G74Sx

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by lalalaprise, Sep 4, 2011.

  1. lalalaprise

    lalalaprise Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey, I have been a Dell user my whole life, figured I wanted to try something diff and picked up an ASUS G74Sx from Bestbuy...

    Im not exactly as tech savvy as most on here, and this may be a dumb question...but....I didnt receive any discs in the box....everything was pre-loaded, but I didnt get any software at all in the box....is this normal? yes? no?
     
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    bluerjane Notebook Enthusiast

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    That is normal. You should have been prompted to make your back-up copies when you turned on your machine. I recommend you do it sooner than later.

    Congrats on your purchase!

    By the way, I have used Dell mostly as well. The ASUS keyboard took a moment to get used to, but I love it now!!
     
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  3. lalalaprise

    lalalaprise Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok thanks...I wasnt sure what that was...

    And thanks...its prety bad ....ive only had it for a day though, still setting it up the way i want it.
     
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    lalalaprise Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yeah the keyboard is pretty different....the 1 thing that keeps messing me up is the smaller shift key on the left side...i keep hitting the button next to it.
     
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    bluerjane Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have had mine a week and still dinking with it.

    The delete button was getting me… If you go between the Dell and the ASUS, it is a lot of fun, but I have that straight now.

    Is the weight of your notebook bothersome to you? Do you put it on your lap or always use it at a desk? I was going to get a much more powerful machine like yours, but the size was a little much. I like to use mine as a laptop and the 9.5lbs was a concern for me.
     
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    lalalaprise Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just use it as a desktop replacement...it doesnt move baiscally lol...I got it for 1399 plus tax...i think thats a pretty decent price when I compare it to similar Alienware and Qusmio models.
     
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    bluerjane Notebook Enthusiast

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    I would say with the size of that puppy, it would stay put. :) Enjoy it. It should be a of fun for a LONG time!
     
    bluerjane, Sep 5, 2011
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    hey, I am happy for your purchase but I would consider returning it and I shall explain why.

    You should consider buying this one
    ASUS G74SX-XT1 Laptop Computer - Intel Core i7-2630QM 2.0GHz, 12GB DDR3, 500GB HDD, Blu-ray Player/DVDRW,3GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M,17.3 Full HD, Windows 7 Home Premium 64,1-Yr Warr./1-Yr Acc. at TigerDirect.com or check out xoticpc and the likes

    All ASUS gaming laptops at BB seem to have a gimped video card and smaller screen. You can read about it on here, http://forum.notebookreview.com/asus-gaming-notebook-forum/602787-g74sx-bbk7.html

    I understand its a hassle to return and order via online and it might be a bit more expensive but if you game on this laptop, I'd def consider doing what I am recommending.

    Regardless I just felt like leaving my 2 cents since you still have time to turn it in.
     
    razor950, Sep 5, 2011
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    rangbaz Newbie

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    whole life you user of dell you dont know .............
     
    rangbaz, Sep 5, 2011
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    bluerjane Notebook Enthusiast

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    lalalaprise, I looked up the ASUS G74Sx's at BB, and the lowest price one is $1,199. If that is the one you got, and you decide to stick with it, you should be able to get some $ back.
     
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    lalalaprise Notebook Enthusiast

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    Im in Canada....prices are probably different...this one was listed at 1399 up here.
     
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    English next time...
     
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    I will call BB in the AM and see what their return policy is for computers...
     
    lalalaprise, Sep 6, 2011
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