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    Asus G1S-A1 New york

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by freddiev, Oct 9, 2007.

  1. freddiev

    freddiev Newbie

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    Hi guys

    First time poster and loving the forum so far. I am going to New york on my holidays to take advantage of the dollar rate compared to the Euro! While there i am hoping to buy an Asus G1s-A1. Can anybody tell me where I can buy one, as I don't want to shop on-line. I found it Here for $1699, is this a good deal and a good store? Is there anywhere cheaper? Oh yhea Is there any better laptops around at the moment?

    thanks in advance

    freddie
     
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  2. Earthad

    Earthad Notebook Consultant

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    You can try Best Buy or Circuit City, i think someone mentioned Best Buy having the Asus G1S. They are plenty of them through out the city, there's a Best Buy on Broadway which is one of the big streets in Manhattan. Also check out J and R, they have a gigantic store in lower Manhattan(close to the WTC ruins). J and R would probably have the best prices, if they do carry it that is.
     
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  3. E.B.E.

    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    There are always better laptops around. Whether they are better for you, it's a different question, depending on your needs. :)
     
    E.B.E., Oct 9, 2007
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  4. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Where will you be in New York? I know BTOTech is located in New York, and they 'had' a physical store. Perhaps contact them to see if you can arrange something.
     
    coriolis, Oct 9, 2007
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  5. freddiev

    freddiev Newbie

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  6. JCMS

    JCMS Notebook Prophet

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    the pic of the V1S there is the G2S

    Go for G1S for performance, go for V1S if you mind the "gamer" design of the G1S
     
    JCMS, Oct 9, 2007
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  7. Stella

    Stella Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    The G1S will have better gaming performance due to the GDDR3 memory.
     
    Stella, Oct 9, 2007
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    mcs6 Notebook Consultant

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    Well depending on where you're staying just get it shipped to you..
     
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    I went to Taipei to get my V1S - but was told by about 10 or so ASUS dealers that the V1S is not available in Taiwan. I ended up buying a G1S for NT$49000 or approx $1500 with full international warranty.
     
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  10. E.B.E.

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    G1S: better gaming performance

    V1S: better build quality. Problems with the battery (see the owner lounge and the batt wear thread for details).
     
    E.B.E., Oct 10, 2007
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