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    Asus at CES 2010

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Han Bao Quan, Jan 9, 2010.

  1. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    Hi
    You guys can check out the thread in my sig below for the ASUS coverage. I'm there for next 2 days. If anyone has any question for Asus, let me know.
     
    Han Bao Quan, Jan 9, 2010
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  2. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    To the front.
     
    Han Bao Quan, Jan 9, 2010
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  3. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

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    Can you get us good quality G73 pictures? And I would like to hear your opinion on it's build quality(since you own thinkpads and 8710 :D )
     
    Xirurg, Jan 9, 2010
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  4. Lanaya

    Lanaya Templar Assassin

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    I want a DIRECT SHOT of the bottom panel!
     
    Lanaya, Jan 9, 2010
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  5. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    I got some pics for the G73, will update it later today.
     
    Han Bao Quan, Jan 9, 2010
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  6. euisungkim

    euisungkim Notebook Deity

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    how's the build quality compared to Alienware?
     
    euisungkim, Jan 9, 2010
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    largefarva Notebook Consultant

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    My main question about the G73 is....does it have that horrid trackpad that the Best Buy G72 has?
     
    largefarva, Jan 9, 2010
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  8. itsxrw

    itsxrw Notebook Enthusiast

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    sweet, can't wait to see them, thanks in advance

     
    itsxrw, Jan 9, 2010
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  9. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    Some words, Build quality is nowhere near Alienware, and the trackpad is ok but the buttons are horrible.
     
    Han Bao Quan, Jan 9, 2010
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  10. euisungkim

    euisungkim Notebook Deity

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    dang. iaTa mentioned that this thing is built like a brick house, solid as a rock.
    i guess not? :(
     
    euisungkim, Jan 9, 2010
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  11. David

    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    Han, is it possible to ask what the retail price for the NX90 going to be?
    I'm curious to see how much Asus/B&O has overcharged for this laptop :p
     
    David, Jan 9, 2010
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  12. iaTa

    iaTa Do Not Feed

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    I've never fondled an Alienware so I can't comment on that comparison but I know compared to my old Gateway FX's and my Studio XPS the G73 has superb build quality (apart from the crappy rubber feet).
     
    iaTa, Jan 9, 2010
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  13. euisungkim

    euisungkim Notebook Deity

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    Nice, maybe I expected too much :p
    but since I heard a lot of good things about Studio XPS' build quality, I'm satisfied.
     
    euisungkim, Jan 9, 2010
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  14. iaTa

    iaTa Do Not Feed

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    Han is right about the trackpad button though - it's not nice.

    BTW - shouldn't we keep the G73 chat to the G73 thread?
     
    iaTa, Jan 9, 2010
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  15. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    Pics and Videos are up, you guys can check back the Asus section in my post to see them.

    the NX90 is $2000.
     
    Han Bao Quan, Jan 9, 2010
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  16. euisungkim

    euisungkim Notebook Deity

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    Thanks for the pictures and videos. Appreciate it.
    repped+
     
    euisungkim, Jan 9, 2010
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  17. 5150Joker

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    I hope nobody was expecting it to be built like an Alienware. That would be nearly impossible given the low price of this system.
     
    5150Joker, Jan 9, 2010
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  18. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    No, the Alienware is all Anodized aluminum. This Asus is all rubberized surface with plastic internal structure, nowhere near as solid as the Alienware, however it's better than most other 17.3'' laptops.
     
    Han Bao Quan, Jan 9, 2010
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  19. Xirurg

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    how it compares to your 8710?
     
    Xirurg, Jan 10, 2010
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