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    Asus G70/G71 - why so difficult to buy?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by kidnotorious, Nov 18, 2008.

  1. kidnotorious

    kidnotorious Newbie

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    I'm looking to buy an Asus G70/G71. My only requirements are that it comes with a WUXGA screen, dual HDDs and or DDR3 Ram if possible. Not really keen on the quad core versions

    I have noticed that;

    1. they are extremely hard to find
    2. most resellers have ETAs on their websites that come and go without any stock becoming available

    Am not keen on pre-ordering and am beginning to think I might as well buy a HP HDX X-18
     
    kidnotorious, Nov 18, 2008
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  2. potentv

    potentv Notebook Evangelist

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    I read Justin at Xotic PC has reported they are expected on the 20th of November in their Forums, Excalliber reported the last week of November, but either way I expect them to release it this month.

    I have preordered mine so its just a waiting game :D
    You can wait a couple days or a couple weeks I dont think it will make that much of a difference because the G71 looks like a very good bang for the buck, plus Asus has a really good warranty deal on at the moment so for me you cant go wrong
     
    potentv, Nov 18, 2008
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  3. EXcaliberPC

    EXcaliberPC Company Representative

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    The shipment on the G71G is scheduled to arrive later this afternoon per ASUS/vendors. Regarding the warranty, ASUS is now giving 3rd year N. America Warranty for FREE with G71G-A2 and G50Vt-A2.
     
    EXcaliberPC, Nov 18, 2008
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    LeaF_SD Newbie

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    is there a reason why they wont extend the warranty for A1 for both models?
     
    LeaF_SD, Nov 18, 2008
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  5. EXcaliberPC

    EXcaliberPC Company Representative

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    It's a holiday promotion ASUS offers, but just happen not on the A1 model. Thanks!
     
    EXcaliberPC, Nov 18, 2008
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  6. jbbnet

    jbbnet Notebook Enthusiast

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    it stock on your website. :)
     
    jbbnet, Nov 18, 2008
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  7. Red_Dragon

    Red_Dragon Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    im just wondering if this laptop will get a similar style change to the g50VT that would be exciting.
     
    Red_Dragon, Nov 18, 2008
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