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    Asus G50VT or G series update?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by goblin, Jan 26, 2009.

  1. goblin

    goblin Notebook Consultant

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    Hello. I am planning on purchasing the G50VT-A1 or the A2, however before i take the plunge. Does anyone know when the model or series is expected to receive an update? I don't want to buy it now and see a new one arrive in like a month... Just wondering!




    Wow i saw my post and realize i haven't updated my sig in a long time...
     
    goblin, Jan 26, 2009
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  2. jonhapimp

    jonhapimp Notebook Virtuoso

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    well never know just get it because if you wait there will be another version coming out then you'll wait for that then another version will be on the horizon..
    moral of the story never wait for technology
     
    jonhapimp, Jan 26, 2009
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  3. goblin

    goblin Notebook Consultant

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    I understand that much but... but i would rather see an update like at least 5-8 months after i buy. Maybe i am hoping for too much?
     
    goblin, Jan 26, 2009
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  4. Roland@XoticPC

    Roland@XoticPC Company Representative

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    I don't anticipate Asus releasing anything new until nVidia or Intel release newer/faster products.

    The difference between the A1 and A2 is the hard drive size and the addition of blu-ray.

    G50VT-A1
    500GB 7200RPM (2x250GB)
    Combo DVD/RW Drive

    G50VT-A2
    640GB 7200RPM (2x320GB)
    Blu-ray Reader/DVDRW Combo Drive
     
    Roland@XoticPC, Jan 26, 2009
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  5. goblin

    goblin Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah! I am aware of the differences of the two... I don't need or really care about having blue ray but the extra 140g would be nice, i am not convinced its worth the extra cost.

    And the more i look at them the more i want the larger 17" model... I hate spending money lol i become so indecisive!
     
    goblin, Jan 26, 2009
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  6. Ducatibeast

    Ducatibeast Newbie

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    I recently settled for the VT-x5 BB special, I dont really need Blu-ray or any of that crap, for under a k I got a pretty killer setup and a machine that will last at least a year and a half unless theres some major leap in GPU design. Any of the A class is more powerful than mine so you should be good. If anything maybe replace the CPU in a year, you already saved a couple hundred bucks, so consider it.
     
    Ducatibeast, Feb 13, 2009
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  7. tallan

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    Careful with the size: the G50 actually has a 15.6" screen, and is a big laptop for that size: it barely fits into a Timbuk 3 17 inch bag, and I mean barely. If the 17 scales the same it's a whopper...
     
    tallan, Feb 13, 2009
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  8. Bryanu

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    Not all G50 are 15.6".

    Mine for example is 15.4...

    Only the lower res monitor ones like BB sells seems to be 15.6...

    The cases are all the size of a 17" notebook though... So the G50 physically is the size of a normal 17" notebook...

    Thats the ONLY thing i HATE about this notebook... They should have just gave ust he bigger monitor, as the case is already that size.
     
    Bryanu, Feb 15, 2009
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  9. GT200

    GT200 Notebook Enthusiast

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    The G50VT should last you for a long time yet. I don't expect Asus to bring out a new laptop for a while seeing as the G50Vt is faily new technology.

    As Justin said, when Nvidia release new 3D cards then you can expect a new Asus laptop with newer cards and faster CPU.
     
    GT200, Feb 16, 2009
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  10. rock3ralex

    rock3ralex Notebook Enthusiast

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    Get the G50VT. a friend has it and loves it.
     
    rock3ralex, Feb 16, 2009
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