Official Asus G73JH Owners Lounge

guys, ive been reading all your great info for this machine and i really eager to get this lappe but no firewire it really showstoper, the thing is.. (a bit OOT) most of the time i save all my family videocam via firewire to lappie... any u guys have another idea how i can save my vid recording to this beast beside using firewire?

 

USB? Memory card drive?

 

My memory has faded a bit, but I seem to recall I was able to download video from my Sony Digital8 directly to my Maxtor external hard drive via firewire and the appropriate software. When I get my G73 later this month, I'll check it out.

 

there is no such cable from sony handycam to laptop via USB (far as i know), nor Memory card has ability to hold enough space...

 

I'm out here, too many little issues. Final straw was no Raid controller when two hard drives are sitting in the system. Not enough ports... And the idea that you shouldn't run this system with cover closed because air is being sucked in through keyboard. I got the Blue Ray and if playing back through HDMI I would definitely want to close cover? I had several laptops and rarely power them off, I just close the cover???

 

The "Owner's Lounge" is probably the last place you would post something like this...

 

OK... then don't buy it. Whining about it isn't going to change anything.

 

no one's stopping ya. find something like this in this price range.

 

Welcome to NBR!

Take a look at the M17xR2 with a 720 and a single 4870. Should be able to get a config comparable in price.

 

Curious where all the "don't close the cover" posts are coming from. Are we assuming this off of one person's battle with a blanket or is there something from ASUS I'm missing? I'll be using mine with HDMI out on occasion to play BD's.

 

Go with this post. Note, it's not mine, it's Vicious's, but it explains why closing the lid would be a bad idea, especially for the G73jh. Blanket is irrelevant. Heat is.

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showpost.php?p=5851027&postcount=269

Just one addition though, it would seem that the G73jh also has an intake at the bottom, so leaving the bottom clear would be a plus as well.

Congratulations on your first post.

 

I am proclaiming we call this whole ordeal "blanket-gate". Anyone else with me?

 

Thanks for that. It's really hard to keep up around here when you're just getting settled in!

It's good to note that since I want to watch blu-ray on the lappie as well, and I'll assumably have to shut it to some degree to comply with HDCP and only outputting to one monitor, no?

blanket-gate... LOL.

 

Unless the owner's manual states that you can't use it with the lid down, I'd go ahead and do it. If you cook something, they have to cover it.

 

What makes you think it's a good idea to cover the ventilation? Does Asus need to include in their manual, being stupid is not covered by warranty?

I am not saying the G73 will overheat if you do this, but if it does because of purposely covering the ventilation, I see no reason why Asus should fix it for you after the 1 year accidental is over.

 

Agh, no! Do not restart that argument! I'm sorry I brought up blanket-gate! (tm)


I was more curious about the cover being down, and I'm sure that's what Hoosier was referring to.

 

Haha as others have said dont let the door hit you on the way out....I also canceled my preorder a week ago to get the N71 and I love it so not disappointed but I dont game very much so I didnt need the 5730 as others do. Still checking on things here as I was one of the first to preorder back in the 1st few days of January like evensen007 and others. I hope this is everything that you guys are hoping for and so far it looks pretty good

The wait is almost over guys!

 

You can turn the screen off with a button to comply with blu-ray standards if it doesnt play on both like some have said can be a problem sometimes...no need to close it just press the FN F7 combo

 

It's Not over until someones says "Well... I am not Crook" and finally walks out with a big smile on their face

 

Tell that to the person who won millions from burning themselves with McDonald's coffee because they didn't have signs saying the coffee was hot.

If it is unsafe to use the laptop with the lid closed, it should be stated in the manual. If you don't think that is reasonable, then you're the stupid one.

 

More lid-gate than anything else, blanket-gate would be a straw man approach.

Just switch off your monitor and have it output to the external. It should work.

Go ahead. Do it. It's your purchase.

 

Can't you just put something over the keyboard/screen and close it if needed? I am sure something can protect it?

 

I believe in Norway we have a 'moron-law', states that if you put yourself in a position that common sense would've kept you out of; tough luck moron.

Should be exported 'over there'

 

This is epic.

 

Like a blanket?

 

Also epic.

 

LOL - classic.

 

No, a snuggie.

 

Hey guys, sorry to be a wet blanet but let's stay on topic here.

To summarise, it is a bad idea to use this laptop with the lid closed. Let's move on to more interesting things - the gaming performance!

 

Where have you been all weekend? Go read up!

 

Trust me I have I love what you have done too to summarise all the findings.

Would be interesting to see how this machine measures up to more games. I am interested in Flight Simulator X

 

Hello All!

I've never liked the appearance of Windows XP, Vista, and Seven. I've always liked minimal/thin bar visual styles.

I found it. It's called ProjectX. Ported to Windows 7 by kAtz93 on DeviantArt. He didn't have Windows 7 64 support, someone ported that to 64. And neither person who created provided any directions. So I combined them and easy directions to follow.

Download at your own risk. I use ESET Smart Security. Scanned and nothing found.

http://hotfile.com/dl/27762840/faec7f6/ProjectX_2_port_to_Windows_7.rar.html

Directions. Unzip.
- In the uxtheme folder is uxtheme patch. Install it by patching all 3 files. It will ask to restart, do it later.
- In the theme folder you will see a file and a folder with the visual style's name. Copy both and paste into C:\Windows\Resources\Themes.
- In the systems files folder you will see Add Take Ownership Option. Run that registry file.
- In C:\Windows find explorer.exe. Right click and take ownership. Then change the file name to explorer.exe_bak or whatever.
- Copy the explorer.exe from the systems files folder and copy it into C:\Windows.
- Restart. Right click desktop to personalize Windows. Choose ProjectX.

Looks awesome huh?

 

Shipped/Billed On:
02/08/2010
Type:
Package
Service:
NEXT DAY AIR EARLY AM

Not much longer now! SO EXCITED!!!

 

I just ordered the A2 from xoticpc! Can't wait! Although, I know I'm in the back of the line. I'll probably have to wait until March. I think I'll shoot them an email and ask when I can expect to see it.

 

haha, I guess I won't be seeing you tomorrow

Good luck! waiting will be hard

 

Awesome! Where/When did you pre-order?

 

I saw that a lot of people were recommending xcaliberpc and gentech. The main reaosn I chose xotic is because they;re not in california haha. Our sales tax here is...high.

 

Chris, did your laptop get shipped yet?

 

Ordered from Gentech on 2/5 at 1 in the morning they called next day and shipped today... VERY FAST!

 

maelstromz, you're making me feel like I waited for nothing

 

I didnt need the bluray so the a2 was a super nice deal for me... and dont worry about the wait Kim it will be way worth it in the end, not that it matters anymore but ill post some pics to try and help you with your wait!

 

Negative. I'm sure the whole "laptop deconstruction" problem that the resellers just discovered has thrown them for a loop. Crossing my fingers.

Well, I'm sure the fact that he pre-ordered it over a month ago and you just picked up the phone and got one doesn't make him feel any better! haha

 

I am going to forgo the thermal compound upgrade just to smooth things along for Justin. I don't want to add to the load. Now, for anyone that upgraded their CPU, that's another story. I am safe to assume that the GPU is also this hard to get to?

 

I'm glad that you're getting it, though! I hope you have fun with it, make sure you post benchmarks and temperatures too, okay?

Wow lol... mine was shipped today! I can't wait.

 

Woo hi-five Kim! Now were pew pew stealth fighters together!

 

I'm not receiving it tomorrow though, haha
I HATE YOU

 

wait your G73 was shipped from GenTech to you today? From looking at your sig looks like i preordered the day before you hopefully this means mine was shipped today too

 

Lol this seriously has to be hell on the resellers.

Like if 5 people ordered the same day, and only 4 were available.

 

Aren't they just going to refund anyone who ordered this upgrade, regardless? If not, i'm going to do the same thing and not have them do it...I've taken apart laptops, down to the last screw before and it's not fun, and for such a miniscule upgrade, it's not worth it to have them spend time doing that. What's the best way to get ahold of Justin? Email, or PM? I've been emailing Justin W, because I made a different change to my order the other day. I guess I could email either of them?

 

Yes, they will refund the difference of what you paid for the thermal upgrade.

Pm's are good, but I find a good old fashioned phone call is the way to go.