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    Asus G2S available?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Mark Reed, May 22, 2007.

  1. Mark Reed

    Mark Reed Notebook Guru

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    I see that the g2s is rumored to be available end of may? and even out overseas...

    Can anyone tell me if its available now in the US, and if so, where?

    Milestonepc shows it still as presales.
     
    Mark Reed, May 22, 2007
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  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    It's not available yet.
     
    coriolis, May 22, 2007
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  3. Mark Reed

    Mark Reed Notebook Guru

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    darn...

    so... what is the advice of the community...

    buy a g2p now for around $1900....

    or wait and get a g2s for $2100 or whatever the cost ends up...

    Does anyone know how much longer of a wait till release?
     
    Mark Reed, May 22, 2007
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  4. AlexOnFyre

    AlexOnFyre Needs to get back to work NBR Reviewer

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    depends on whether you like waiting or not =P. If you don't mind the wait the G2S is a bit better.
     
    AlexOnFyre, May 22, 2007
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  5. khanhfat

    khanhfat Notebook Deity

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    Just wait for it man.. only 1 or 2 months. the G2S gonna be a really nice system. G2P is alright it has lower resolution screen ATI card ..
     
    khanhfat, May 22, 2007
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  6. Tarheelscubs

    Tarheelscubs Notebook Consultant

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    Those black hawks are expensive...

    And whats the deal with the 21,000 RPM harddrives? :eek:

    And the 3000GB external storage devices??? :eek: :eek:

    lol
     
    Tarheelscubs, May 31, 2007
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  7. ftlum

    ftlum Notebook Guru

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    Is there an official release-date for the G2S? (If, so where?) I'm leaning toward this over the G1 (with external 20 inch monitor).

    - Frank
     
    ftlum, Jun 1, 2007
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  8. mikeymike

    mikeymike Notebook Evangelist

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    just wait for it, If the G2S has the dual CCFL backlights like i hope then it will be amazing and probably the best monitor in any 17" lap
     
    mikeymike, Jun 1, 2007
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  9. Redline

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    The G2p is already one of the best, and with a higher res and dual backlights, it will be insanely nice.
     
    Redline, Jun 1, 2007
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    apontnack, Jun 1, 2007
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  11. enishi

    enishi Newbie

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    wowww...

    Hi, The lcd (screen) of asus g2s is brightness that asus g2p?

    In resolution yes... 1920x1200 vs 1440x900, but in quality of screen?
     
    enishi, Jun 1, 2007
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  12. Instrument Mechanic

    Instrument Mechanic Notebook Guru

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    I am sure the quality will be fine. I think it is a simple matter of time before other manufacturers get on the wagon with Dual lamp high resolution screens. The 20.1" HDX9000 Dragon from HP will be Dual lamp as well only with a 1680x1050 WSXGA resolution, down a little to appeal to a larger audience. I think it is the same maker as they have the 20.1" Dual lamp on their site as well, and the other 20.1" laptops are not Dual Lamp.

    I plan to buy my G2s from Xotic PC, they can upgrade and offer a better guarantee! I am very excited!
     
    Instrument Mechanic, Jun 1, 2007
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  13. devilcm3

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    sadly,ASUS had the G2s release date postponed.
    strange,even the early G-brothers were released at the same time.
    they probably don't want to have their G1s stuck in the warehouse as G2s is better than his older brother
     
    devilcm3, Jun 1, 2007
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