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    All new G71Gx with Nvidia GTX 260m!

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by nerever_kuhn, Mar 8, 2009.

  1. nerever_kuhn

    nerever_kuhn Notebook Consultant

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    nerever_kuhn, Mar 8, 2009
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    i'm more interested in the mobility 4850 :D. i think the 260m gtx is just a renamed card, nothing new :(
     
    boypogi, Mar 8, 2009
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  3. Kevin

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    Hmm the price will be very interesting. We'll find out if Nvidia really wants to compete with ATi's mobile scene bumrush.

    I guess I'll go out on the limb with a $1400-1600 USD prediction.

    the 260M is the 55nm version of the 9800M GTX.

    9800M GTX = 500/1250/800
    GTX 260M = 550/1375/950, plus it should run cooler and be more overclockable
     
    Kevin, Mar 8, 2009
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  4. CA36GTP

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    If only the G50/G71 GPUs were solidly swappable... =(
     
    CA36GTP, Mar 8, 2009
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  5. v_c

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    If they put that out for $1400 I will eat my hat. And buy one! :)

    I think it'll be around $2000.
     
    v_c, Mar 8, 2009
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  6. CA36GTP

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    I'll say $1849
     
    CA36GTP, Mar 8, 2009
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  7. Quicklite

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    So they finally replaced 9800m GS with 9800m GTX+ (260m),G71 suddenly became awesome imo...

    Now if only Asus get rid of the glossy screen, and intel lower the mobile quad price already...
     
    Quicklite, Mar 8, 2009
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  8. e_bol

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    Why wouldn't they put a mobility 4870 in there instead? Is the nvidia 260 faster? I am waiting for Asus to offer something in 17 in. with a mobility 4870.
     
    e_bol, Mar 8, 2009
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  9. Quicklite

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    DDR2 memory?
     
    Quicklite, Mar 8, 2009
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  10. tizzao

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    I like this model so far. I've been eying the 4860 card in the K series, but WUXGA and 2 HDD bays are selling me here. I may end up with another nvidia notebook after all. Here's hoping we see a 4870 version of this though.

    Also, I really hope it's not close to 2k for this laptop. THe W90 isn't that much more with a dual card setup.
     
    tizzao, Mar 8, 2009
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  11. Bryanu

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    They should have just made the darn G50 and G71 the same just one with smaller battery.... Cases are almost the same size...

    I wish I could put the G71 screen on my g50, lol.... The cards are interchangable also... I dont think the cooling would be too big of an issue as its only 10watt more power usage. Now the headsink may not line up right though.

    I swapped my t9400 for a p9600 so the 10watt wouldnt hurt me, now only if we could buy stand alone MXM3 cards, haha
     
    Bryanu, Mar 8, 2009
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  12. Quicklite

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    Add something like RGBLED screen would be awesome, but consider G71 already have dual lamp, can't complaint.
     
    Quicklite, Mar 8, 2009
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    I am looking forward to this beast of a laptop too ...

    will be keeping my eyes open for it ...

    anyone who knows that is is retailing please houler out ...

    :)

    Regards


    A Falling Cat named Spangky

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    fallingcat, Apr 17, 2009
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