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    Just purchased G73SW-A1

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by emporerofathens, Sep 22, 2011.

  1. emporerofathens

    emporerofathens Newbie

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    Hello fellow forum members. This is my first post here and I would like to share with all of you my first gaming laptop purchase. I shopped around for the best price and this is what I was able to find. A brand new ASUS G73SW-A1 for $1295...How did I do? Thanks in advance for the comments. I cant wait to get my hands on this beast!

    SPECS:

    Intel Core i7-2630QM (2.0 GHz Quad-Core with Turbo Boost up to 2.8GHz); 8GB DDR3 1333MHz (4 x 2GB SODIMM Sockets, up to 16GB)
    Nvidia GTX 460M Graphics with 1.5GB GDDR5; 1TB Hybrid HDD/SSD (2x 500GB 7200RPM/4GB SSD)
    Blue-Ray Combo Drive; Illuminated Keyboard; 1x USB 3.0 + 3x USB 2.0 Ports; 802.11 b/g/n; Bluetooth; 8-in-1 Card Reader; Gigabit LAN
    17.3-Inch Full HD (1920x1080) LED Display; 2.0M Webcam; Gaming Backpack and Mouse
    1 Year Accidental Damage Warranty and 2 Year Standard Warranty Included
    Processor, Memory, and Motherboard
    Hardware Platform: PC
    Processor: 2 hertz Intel Core i7
    Number of Processors: 4
    RAM: 8 GB
    RAM Type: SODIMM
    Memory Slots: 4
    Hard Drive
    Size: 1000 GB
    Type: Serial ATA
    Speed: 7200 rpm
    Graphics and Display
    Graphics RAM: 1536 MB
     
    emporerofathens, Sep 22, 2011
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  2. emporerofathens

    emporerofathens Newbie

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    Wow!...No love I guess.
     
    emporerofathens, Sep 24, 2011
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  3. iutbf

    iutbf Notebook Guru

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    Sorry emp, I was never really price checking the G73SW looks like you got a great laptop though! Hope you enjoy it.
     
    iutbf, Sep 24, 2011
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  4. Chastity

    Chastity Company Representative

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    The G73SW is a good performer, and you will love it so. :D

    Just make sure you register it on VIP AND for the ADW. (2 separate registrations)

    Other than that, update your nvidia drivers, and directx, then game!
     
    Chastity, Sep 24, 2011
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  5. emporerofathens

    emporerofathens Newbie

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    Thanks Chastity...I have no idea what you are talking about...But I will do a little research and find out more about the registration and updates.
     
    emporerofathens, Sep 27, 2011
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  6. Kingpinzero

    Kingpinzero ROUND ONE,FIGHT! You Win!

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    Yeah Chast would you mind to share some details on VIP and APW?
     
    Kingpinzero, Sep 27, 2011
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  7. Chastity

    Chastity Company Representative

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    Chastity, Sep 27, 2011
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