Official Asus G73JH Owners Lounge

Twitchy finger syndrome, got it bad as well

 

go for it, I did

 

lol. maybe not.
there are tons of lurkers in this thread though...
go for it!

 

I don't like their policy

 

I know I seen that too and knowing my luck I will be that one person with only 6 dead pixels.

 

Yeah, I would not worry about this Kurt. NewEgg is a huge E-tailer for Asus, and they will not be short-changed of selling perks. These items will be the same as other resellers..... the only differences in X models, will be slight reductions in hardware spec, at lesser prices.

Since some resellers are announcing they will not be customizing the G73JH, there is really no longer any advantages buying from them, vice NewEgg, other than some offering a 15-day return policy. Otherwise, should customers have an issue, ultimately all will be dealing with Asus in the end regarding warranty repairs. It doesn't matter if it's NewEgg, or another reseller, the same Asus warranty will apply, and their warranty is one of the best in the industry.

I am very tempted by these bargain X models!

 

striker

so the x1's only difference should be HDD space?

 

** sigh ** I caved.

 

I'll be sure to post some unboxing pics tomorrow when my X1 should *hopefully* arrive....assuming we don't get too much snow tonight here in VA.

 

You make it sound like a bad thing, drake.

Cheer up!

 

Pretty much, especially given some resellers will no longer be customizing. Another question here though, is will the single HDD X model come with a caddy for the second bay? ( or will a caddy be needed?)

 

Yes but 1 year warranty is an absolute deal breaker for me.. the X1 would be an absolute last resort..
i need the 2yr(pref 3yr) GLOBAL warranty as i'm in India, so will be screwed if anything goes wrong and no warranty to cover it..
I'm having it brought along with a friend to avoid massive duties! He's coming back around March 20th, hope some viable option shows in time!

^^ yes i had the same query about the HDD caddy(posted in other thread), would be happy if someone could answer..

 

I'm assuming that the G73JH-A1s are still sitting on the processing line waiting for final assembly (and not sitting in customs).

So what are the odds that Asus will reward the early pre-orders by adding a little something extra to the A1s to further differentiate them from the A2s? Maybe a USB 3.0 or eSATA?

Not really expecting anything, just trying to keep my spirits up during my two month wait.

NightBandit

 

Like we said, the warranty may be the same.

We'll know tomorrow, but newegg will most likely be sold out by then

 

I know, I will when I see it.

 

Asus's warranty policy is clearly stated on their site, and one of their greatest selling points. I do not believe this will change just for NewEgg sales models. Just as was the case with the W90, I'll bet the same will apply here.

 

Hrm, I picked up the 2yr warranty from Newegg for $99 because of the description. Think I should cancel it? They are still in processing on my order.

 

The near endorsement to buy the X1 from the man who started the G73 snowball rolling just caused newegg's server to crash!

Seriously though, that's probably all it will take for NE to sell out of those 80 lappies now. I hope you all do get the bag and mouse too

 

Many companies do this. They only provide a full warranty if you buy it from an authorized retailer. I'm not sure if NewEgg is an authorized dealer or not. I think NewEgg may be like Amazon, a grey market.

 

newegg isn't grey market. lol

I am almost 100% positive they are an authorized reseller (as is Amazon).

 

Hey folks, just wanted to officially join the owners lounge I'm running on my ole 6831fx!! I installed a T9300 last yr and it has done me very well but with the newer games coming out, I wanted to upgrade!

So, Hey there soon to be owners!! Looking forward to a new play toy. Guess I'll play the Bad Company beta until it gets here!!

 

Welcome to the club.

 

It's a 3rd party warranty (seems like a good one) and it goes into effect after the manufacturers warranty. You now have 1 year with Asus and 2 years with Service Net for a 3 year total warranty. Worth it imo.

http://www.newegg.com/HelpInfo/FAQDetail.aspx?Module=10&Menu=12#12

Q

 

From what I see, NewEgg is not fully listing Asus's warranty..... only the 1 yr ADW. That $99 1 yr extended warranty is from a third party, and has nothing to do with Asus. Also, it is an additional sale for NewEgg.

What I am saying here, is I do not believe NewEgg has provided COMPLETE Asus Warranty info in their description, and NewEgg purchaser's should receive the same Asus warranty as A model purchaser's...... just as shown on the Asus website. I do not believe there will be any differences here. If this is a concern, then wait till reports are validated by other NewEgg buyers here, or call NewEgg for additional clarification.

Regardless, where you purchase your G73JH, the new owner should immediately register the product with Asus. This activates your warranty, and the same must be done to activate the ADW coverage. Links to these I provided in post #1. Once registered, I feel 100% certain all G73JH owners will find they have the same coverages, with the exceptions to perhaps limited exclusions due to country coverage policies.

 

I realize people have problems and all, but like it has already been stated. If something goes wrong, it'll happen within the first year of owning the machine.

And 9 times out of 10, if something happens in that second year, it's because you didn't take care of it.

I have yet to have a computer fail on me, but I'm a perfectionist neat freak that can't stand fingerprints or dust. My stuff stays in pristine condition and no one uses it or touches it. And the only pets I have are two gerbils.

 

It'd be nice if Asus had a better website with these things listed and differences between models....

And newegg is in fact an authorized reseller (for whoever doubted).

 

Sorry to continue going on about the warranty but if what you say is true(and i hope it is!) the newegg warranty should be the exact same as resellers right? i.e. 2 Year ASUS GLOBAL Warranty, 24/7 Support, 1 Year Accidental Coverage & 2-Way Pre-Paid Air Shipping for Repairs

It will also be global right? i ask this because i didn't understand what you meant by "limited exclusions due to country coverage policies"

either way i doubt i'll be able to get my order in...
if it doesnt get sold out by tomorrow, it definitely will by the time i send my friend the order link and he gets around to ordering


Edit: Thanks for the quick reply to my warranty query sleey0 & -=$tR|k3r=-

 

If purchased from a US reseller, the 360 warranty should apply which is global.

 

Yes, I am saying a unit purchased from NewEgg will have the same Asus warranty coverage.

 

Aha... Look who's back!

 

It should be the same. Newegg is just the seller. The boxes are sealed from the time they leave ASUS's possession until you make an unboxing video. I can't see ASUS making the warranty any different, but I could be wrong. It's happened before.

 

Folks, Asus's warranty policies are posted here! Please read and understand them carefully. Again, Asus has one of the best warranties in the industry, and from my personal experience here, they are one of the best in fullfillment as well!

Don't forget to register your product with Asus!

 

I think the 360 applies to all Asus machine's sold in the US.

So X1 owner's are in for a treat

 

Cant someone simply call newegg or asus and ask

 

LOL! Hi evensen007!

I never really left..... just been lurking and resisting temptation to pull the trigger!

 

I'm assuming you ordered an X1? That means you'll have a G73 before I do! Oh, the irony of it all!

 

^ the egg would probably repeat what's on the website.

I suppose someone could call Asus. More fun to wait and see tomorrow, like an easter egg in the box

 

Yup.

I pre-ordered via xotic and cancelled BEFORE I even knew about newegg. So I guess it all worked out

 

I look at all this as a learning experience. As a "newbie" high performance machine purchaser, I'm fascinated by all the nuances involved in trying to get the latest technology first. This is a first class soap opera along with a crash course in techy speak. This alone has been worth the price of admission to a whole new world (for me) and actually makes the waiting somewhat worth it as I get to follow along for a longer period of time. Thanks for a great 1st quarter at NBR university!! Now, if I could just get my hands on that dang computer...

 

Put my X1 on plastic from the Egg; I'll need to cancel my order at GenTech after it gets here and I know all is well with it. I paid cash at GenTech, think I'll have any trouble getting a refund?

 

+1

As this will be my first gaming laptop I have never played a game on a computer I'm so excited

 

I doubt gentech isn't going to give back your money on a pre-order.

That would be reseller suicide.

 

Probably something I would have straightened out BEFORE buying another one from newegg!!

 

What you need to understand here, is the ADW listed in NewEgg's description, is only a perk, and NOT Asus's standard warranty..... the ADW is an addition too!

 

striker

why does it say warranty: 720 days for the A1 and 1 year for the X1? This is all under the Manufacturer Info tab (pic).

Hopefully just a site mistake...

 

The alienware desktop is looking like a better choice right now but I can't take that with me to the bathroom so Asus is still in the lead

 

Do you really shi7 for that long or that often where that would even factor in!?

 

vIGAMEIv, I can't believe you would let farticles contaminate the cooling system of your G73!

 

I do (remember, avaturd?)

 

EL OH EL!!!!!