Asus G60VX Lauching on Oct 22, 09 at Bestbuy

Seems a lot like the Newegg version just at $1199, with P8700 n dual 320gb hd and 9cell batery, just without the HD screen.

 

and weaker webcam+ no bluetooth (that I see)

 

Which one should I get? the 999 or 1199? of cousre 1199 is better but worth 200?

 

damn..just saw this too what you guys were talking about. DDR 3 also and quad all for just 1499....expensive but hardware is awsome

now I really dunno what to get

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220605

 

That new G72GX looks pretty slick. o:

 

it does..but might be too much bulk as a carry around laptop...weight is heavier , not the bigget con but overall bulk is noticeably more than G60..im debating to get the 999 or 1199 g60....for 200 more u get faster cpu and 9 cell battery adn double HD, seems like a good deal but not sure if i should go over budget by 200 again

 

i gave up on my gateway p7805u coz it was really a pain to lug around coz of it's massive size so i really wouldnt wanna pick up that g72. people kept asking if it was a TV. well, to each his own i guess. so much asus stuff comin out its really really making everything so complicated... what to getttt!!!!?!?!? arrrrghhhh!!!

 

I share your pain. I lugged a gateway FX around and that thing was.......wow...... G72 doesnt weight all that much more than G51 but overall dimension was 1/2 in thicker, 2 inches wider and over 1 inches deeper...so the whole package just makes for extra bulk thats why im concentrating on G60 which would my limit. Just wondering about 1199 or 999 one aye

 

You're right, I really like all the options they're offering but it makes my decision so much harder! I think I might go with this one from newegg though, I really like the higher resolution screen. I wish BB would offer something with a better screen, but it's not even an option there.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220639

 

yeah lol the well the weight wasnt really the problem, it was the size. anyway to make things more confusing, there's also G51Vx-X3A from newegg at $1279. it's the same as the x1a i think, havent noticed any difference yet cept that its for preorder.

 

I did think about that one but with few concerns

1) absolutely NO RETURN for newegg, replacement only

2) 1920 x 1080 is gorgeous but gtx 260m is like desktop version of 9800GT card with 112 stream processor which is NOT all that powerful if u think about it in term of games today. 8800 and 9800GT was 2 years old card and to play game with gtx 260m with 112 gpu at native 1920 x 1080 might be a little taxing on the ssytem. Whereas relative low but ok 1366 x 768 resolution with 260m will run any game at highest detail for a year or two at least...

Thoughts?

PS: Bestbuy one offer free next day shipping, arrive at doorstep by 22nd.

 

i knew all this was gonna happen i dono im half tempted to go get the core I7 If you look at bestbuy laptop gameing section they have lots of new laptops i think this G71 i have. is going back on the 22nd due to wireless problems lol.

 

This is probably the death of G51VX-RX05, already going to outlet (same that happen with the G71), probably they will just replace it with the G60.

 

id still like the higher screen resolution though for desktop space and 1080p movies

 

I think the only difference is the Windows 7, other than that it is the exact same lappy. And wow I really like the G72 look on that best buy model, I think it offers the best bang for buck too.

But I am getting the G51J, already made up my mind! And yeah, the size is overkill. I tried the standard G71 and while nice, I couldn't fit it on any backpak I had, and it was considerably bigger than the G51... I will stick to the 15.6 inchers heh.

 

I think the 1199 G60 at Best Buy is worth the extra $200. Faster processor, a 2nd 320gb 7200rpm drive and a 9 cell battery probably cost more than the extra 200 bucks. I just want to know if these will be available to order on Thursday. It says coming soon but you can't preorder it yet like the others. I know that model is online only and won't be in stores but its possible it may not arrive for a couple of weeks.

 

The newegg one seems good deal, but pretty close to G51J only $120, but the P8700 pretty good CPU, so it should be fine either way.

 

hey, id buy that for the lid and $50 less from the g60 lol

 

Yeah that's my thinking too. It's really a matter of preference though. I guess while games in a couple years may run better on a lower resolution screen in terms of higher detail settings and such, you're never going to get the detail you could get with the better screen.

 

im leaning towards the x3a now for screen res, bluetooth and better webcam. and i do believe it has an accidental damage warranty right?

but the components added to the $1200 bb g60 is making it reeeeaaally hard to decide

 

It does have a year of accidental damage, which is nice. I can't blame you for having a hard time deciding though. I would be too, but I really just don't think I'd need that extra hard drive space for anything.

 

Just got off phone with bestbuy

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9568112&type=product&id=1218125777703

is online only

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9568112&type=product&id=1218125777703

This one however is av for delivery and pick up by thursday the 22nd.

 

You just linked to the same one there man.

 

my bad.. there are 2 g60 one is 1199 one is 999, only this one, the 999 one is available in store

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9556072&type=product&id=1218124204092

 

G72 went to bestbuy to check it out. overall look it looks more sleek not a bunch of "fancy" lights more professional looking on the outer hand it looks more cheep. no oled display they moved the indicaters lights were the oled display use to be. here are some close pic's sorry it was a camra phone. the new touchpad his a gird on it i dono if i like it or hate it lol.







and a hell of a price for!

 

The G72 looks like it has the chiclet backlight keyboard. Sweet!

 

the keyboard is not lit.

 

$11199.99? wow...............

 

This is really nice upgrade, btw is it illuminated? I also see no more metal buttons on the pad. Overall it seems a really nice package for $1199-1299.

 

For that much it better be a 1080p OLED screen and it better have Triple Sli GTX 280m's along with two 500gb SSD's.

 

Nice! Thanks for the pics.

 

the LCD is 1600x900 and still the 5400rpm 500gig hard drive.

 

keyboard has no lights on it what so ever. ther are lights around the touchpad and its flat even with the rest of the laptop.

 

Well it seems the same keyboard as the G51, the lights can be turn off, with func+F3/F4 you can turn it up n down, just wondering if there is no lights at all or just turn off.

 

I dono i didnt get a good look at it but i belive thats the LCD glare.

 

I don't see the point of the 16" screen. you add 0.4" and keep the same res?

 

on witch laptop? the g72 is 17.3 with 1600x900 the old model has 1440x900

 

G51 to G60

 

for same price as G51 0.13 ghz bump and win 7 already loaded is worth it....

 

For some reason they the G61 is 1100 at my best buy but the g72 is 11k lol shows how well kansas is smart.

 

I need this http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9568167&type=product&id=1218127629017

 

$11,000? Man you can buy 3 M17X's for that

 

So frustrating..Money in hand but can't pick up till Thursday. I was thinking of going with the $1199 model but my wife said I can spend a maximum of $1100. Oh well guess I can live with it.

 

So now it comes down to:

G72Gx-RBBX09
Intel Core 2 Quad mobile Q9000 @2Ghz
6GB DDR2
17.3 @ 1600 x 900
Geforce GTX 260M
640GB 7200RPM
$1299.99

vs

G51j-A1
Intel Core i7 @ 1.6Ghz
4GB DDR3
15.6 @ 1920 x 1080
Geforce GTX 260M
320GB 7200RPM
1405.53

I'm aware of the warranty difference, but it's not a big issue, so which one of these would a sane person choose?
Its like with one you get a better CPU (i7) and better screen resolution, but with the other you get more HDD space and more RAM.

 

The G51J-A1 has dual 320GB HDD. 6GB of RAM is overkill if you ask me. It all depends on what you plan on doing with the laptop.

 

and its only 100$ more from the reg G72 i think its worth it.

 

it's easier to add ram or hdd, so g51j without a doubt
imo, why get a 17"+ laptop? at that point, might as well get a desktop

 

JUST BACK FROM PRE ORDERING G60..ALL PAID FOR WITH RECEIPT, PICK UP THURSDAY MORNING.

1) p7450 2.13 penryn 45nm
2) Ram verified via cpuz as pc 6400 800mh DDR 2 ram
3) Video card shows to be 65nm, but as far as I know all GTX M series are 55nm series for GPUZ could need an updated database.
4) Wireless is Intel 5100 AGN card

Windows 7 experience index
CPU 5.7
Ram 5.8
Video and gaming graphic both 6.8
HDD 5.9

All of the above top score is 7 i think.

I spend tons of tim with it so just short of writing a review, i'm entertaining any questions.

just a side now...does anyone know how good the new ATI 4830 mobile card is? because I saw this baby and fall in law. absolutely beautiful metal body, 8 hrs battery per HP rep on site, quad core 1920 x 1080. Same fit finish feel as a macbook pro but kills any MBP out there with windows 7 and quad core CPU. THank god I'm not allowed to purchase it till Thu, else I might have taken it home.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9556394&type=product&id=1218123849552

PS: HP rep told me this one has IR night vision camera....I can't really think why you would need one unless you like to do freaky web cam w/your girlfriend or planning on shooting a home made ghost movie like Paranormal Activity

 

Seems they both have 640GB HDD, but the G72Gx has 3 RAM slots compared to the G51j's 2 RAM slots so it would be a hell of a lot cheaper. The only reason I'm even considering the G72Gx is because I had a G50Vt which was basically the same chassis as the G51 series and I'd rather try something new, specially since a 17 inch laptop would come in handy in photoshop and 3d modeling work. But I feel like the newer Intel system would be more futureproof.

 

We need more pics of these laptops, the user pics around page 7 of this thread look way diff then the rendered images. Anyone got a stash?