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    Asus G1S-B2

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by webdtc, Feb 7, 2008.

  1. webdtc

    webdtc Notebook Deity

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    Is the Asus G1S-B2 a good machine?

    I'm looking to buy a laptop and this is one option. Anyone have personal opinions or links to reviews not on this web site?

    Is it easy to reformat this machine? I'm looking to use Vista Business but it doesn't look like there's an option for that.

    Where is the best place to buy this? Any recommendations?
     
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    gengerald Technofile Extraordinaire

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    I would say either this or a Sager comparable would be a good bet. Good luck
     
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    Sager 2092 (or JFL92 variant) is another option I'm considering. The G1S seems like it would be better at playing games with it's faster graphics card with DDR3.
     
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    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    There's actually only a few of "great" Asus resellers in the US that truly stand behind their products and offer fast and reliable service. I've been purchasing my Asus laptops from GentechPC and they have been superb. Another reseller is BtoTech which is also a very decent reseller.
    A few more (which I don't have much experience with, and hopefully someone else can share their experience) are listed below
    xoticpc
    excaliberpc
     
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    Cool. Thanks. I have heard good reviews about xoticpc. I seem to remember their price seems a little higher than others for this notebook.

    I'm still trying to decide. I do need a new laptop.
     
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