Don't Buy The G71

There is no spdif multichannel output on the g71 notebooks

 

Matter of opinion, I'm still going to buy it despite the spdif problem. Others have bought it as well and still like it. It's not a deal breaker at all and if you want to have sound through HDMI, there is a option to do so. I haven't used an optical/spdif cord all my life (none in my house either), always used HDMI cables...

 

Try use a mini-Toslink connector to plug into the 3.5mm headphone jack. That should solve your problem.

 

Are you sure that you can connect a mini toslink to a 3.5mm input...? Toslinks are digital and the 3.5mm inputs are analog.

 

Yes, most (if not all) Asus notebooks with S/PDIF are combo ports that can accept the regular 3.5mm audio jacks and S/PDIF. You just need the adapter for it to work.

 

Yeah, I just looked at the specs and it listed a S/PDIF port; I didn't even know that such a port existed, haha.

 

Yeah, its just hard to find the compatible cable in stores, but supposedly it should work if you find the converter online. Not just any 3.5mm output will work though, it has to be a specially labelled port which I usually only see in gaming and media-based laptops.

 

whats that even mean lol? Actually I think that means surround sound from a optical cable? If so who cares? Thats like saying dont buy a ferrari because there is not enough trunk space.

 

Its actually more like saying, that if you don't have a hdmi compatible amp or sound system (such as dedicated pc sound sytems z-5500 7-540 and such) , this laptop cannot produce DTS or Dolby Digital 5.1 (that means no surrond sound in movies or games) being that the only other ouput is aux stereo

 

I am using a 3.5mm mini plug to coax adapter (it works on my other SPDIF enabled computers)

 

If you're so worried about S/PDIF output, you should have done your homework/research before purchasing your notebook instead of posting a bashing/misleading thread

 

"almost every laptop" that i have owned has the spdif option for the purpose of allowing surround sound out of onboard sound cards even the sub 600.00 dollar laptops

I did do my home work... (I read the specs... its states an SPDIF output).. im the one who posted the fact that it dosent function. Im not bashing nor misleading (being im stating the truth) and if you are an owner of this laptop or if you are aware of how to get this advertised spec to work i will kindly retract statements.

It's not an opinion at all, the SPDIF on the g71gx bb ver dose not allow a passthru of digital media (I have been trying to get it to do so since yesterday when I purchased the laptop) the option for hdmi only exists with hardware that supports it (im not aware of any dedicated pc system that dose) not to mention that a non working spec component is just that, a non working part of a product that advertised it as a working component.

Im not shure why im being "attacked" by some of you for sharing my situation with people. I thought folks might want to know this information so they could make an informed choice, but its seems that the fact of a non working advertised spec is not an issue for some of you, if so, that's great for you, not so much for others that have equipment that is compatible with spdif, and lack the option of other digital interfaces If anyone is aware of how to make this device function to specification I will happily rescind my statements. Untill then I feel that 1150.00 is alot to spend (at least for me)
on a product that dose not work as advertised........

 

The thread title is "Don't Buy The G71", as in "Don't buy the G71... period."

You could have at least made the title more detailed instead of something that seems troll-ish on a thread dedicated to Asus.

But you're right in one respect, I think. Some (most?) people who buy this computer for its primary function--gaming--don't mind it not being able to do this SPDIF thing.

 

this should be deleted. this is an obvious troll post. it might affect the G71 sales

 

Totally agree with you Forge, maybe this is what I should have said >.>...

 

How am I a troll? I own this notebook and im telling you what is wrong with it, you would think that somone who wants a gaming notebook would want surround options in games to work, (being they actually make the game better) I would like to keep this computer, im just wondering why a company that claims reliabilty is selling laptops that don't funtion to the spec they post and (if it did effect asus sales Melinapayne why would you care, are you a stock holder or a company employee) also do I detect a bit of condescension in your reply Forge? ever heard the term don't shoot the messenger.....

 

THAT ^ is an OBVIOUS troll post.

seriously? come on. Obvious troll post is obvious.

this should be locked and deleted

 

Apparently if I have problems with an asus product ( that I own ) im not allowed to tell anyone. Im not shure what country you reside in but in the United States we have this thing called freedom of speech I am entitled to speak my mind (even if you don't agree with what im saying) this issue is real I have a experienced it, I am bringing it to public attention...exactly how is that a violation of rules, is it not possible just because you personaly don't want to hear what im saying ,that somone else might not, if anyone is acting trollish its you for provoking me to have to defend myself against your comments.....

 

you say "don't buy it" when YOU BOUGHT IT. and the fact that YOU ARE KEEPING IT makes you a HYPOCRITE.

Say whatever you want, you should have turned it into a discussion. instead of "don't buy it" maybe you could have used "I Dislike the G71".. or something

"Why don't they have SPDIF Multichannel? I don't like this at all would be somehting good to put in the post"

troll=making a blanket statement that has no place when it obviously matters little. in this point- it isn't a dealbreaker.

 

This is my new favorite topic.

Please continue.

 

So I guess since it dosent matter to you then it must not matter to anyone else and FYI I intend to return it within the 14 day return policy How was I supposed to know there was a problem with it if I didn't buy it (being that people arent alowed to speak of there problems in your opinion) so now somone might be able to make that discion before wasting there time if this is an issue that they care about (its a bit disturbing that you feel people shouldent have that option) im hoping there might be a way to fix it but if I just pretended it wasent occuring then there would be no chance of a fix . If people bought this laptop and only used it for CAD work or graphic design then the overheat problem might not have occured for them and a fix might not have been presented untill somone (like myself) said somthing "if no one knows there is a problem then how can it be fixed"

 

no no. no way. you said "there is no SPDIF multichannel. Don't buy it"

wth does the heat problem have to do with multichannel, and you returning your computer?

Computer return+ heat problem =/= multichannel



lol@SteelersWorship comment

 

?????????????????? Dude it has to do with the fact that if you had your way and posts should be deleted because they speak of flaws in a product that not enough people would have responded and got asus to fix it

 

no, i'm () because you made a blanket statement, and you're a troll. If it doesn't support multichannel sound, then you don't have to say "OMG DONT BUY IT"

it isn't important to some people---- saying "DON'T BUY IT" implies the message is meant for EVERYONE. notice the amount of views already.

 

should've said like this "owners of g71 , the spdif doesn't work" when i 1st see the title i though like a major flaw or something. And also if you will use 5.1 , why you buy a laptop and use the on board device , why not buy a desktop with a real sound card? ( Creative X-Fi or some other brand) . It's a troll thread . Also why didn't you go and return/exchange it see if the other works , it could just be your own single unit's spidf doesn't work .


(one more thing if somebody can point me to the right place...why would you have a 5.1 sound and play on a 17" screen ......hmmmmm )

 

Corporall Clegg...Could it be just your laptop that has the problem (like saincteye said)?
There are other owners of the G71GX-RX05 on this portion of the forum, maybe you should ask them if their toslink ports work?
Most might not know if it does or not because if they output the video through HDMI to their HDTV, they are most likely outputting the sound as well through HDMI to the sound equipment they own/hooked up to the HDTV as well (there is an option to output multichannel sound through HDMI and it's what I plan on doing.)
I still plan on buying the laptop after my move but I thought I'd at least give you the above suggestion...

 

no- he's calling it a flaw. it just doesn't plain HAVE it

 

you don't understand. You're posting about a feature that the motherboard DOESN'T EVEN HAVE.

 

I did ask I said if somone is aware of how to fix then I would retract my statement (asus tech support was not able to come up with a solution)
and untill someone has got it to work than I can only assume its a model defect (kinda like the BIOS issue ) that some are reporting continues after the update.... Are you saying you would have rather not know of a potential defect before your purchase ? If so may I ask why?

 

actually I run a prodution business and I hook up my laptop to projectors to produce very large images (so my moniter is not a big issue) im not to hip on lugging a desktop to venues with me and then dealing with the desk space that they consume i depend on my digital outs because there are many cases that I have to do long audio output runs and in that case the digital signal is preferable being that a single cable can carry a 5.1 signal instead of multipule not to mention a long coax cable is way way cheaper than a long hdmi cable (as far as i know hdmi cannot extend beyond 50 feet ) as far as exchanging it they are out as stock as many of you are aware.... and there is no exact in stock date (as of now) I also have a gig in 8 days and that gives me just enough time to use this and unfortunatly return it before the 14 day policy expires untill my gig has passed i will have no choice but to keep it

http://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/asus-g71gx-rx05/4505-3121_7-33695862.html

Read the specs and while your at it take a look at your g71 laptop its posted on the fold down panel right side closest to the front

 

Dear Clegg,
Take a deep breath...
Step back for a minute and read your original post. Are you really suprised your post, specifically the subject, evoked an emotional response from some readers? In the future, if your true intention is to be constructive then, try to make the post more comprehensive and with less emotion. I believe through this you will find people are less likely to proclaim you to be a troll.
For example, in the subject you might state something with relevancy to the actual problem such as: "No surround w/ G71 spdif"
Unfortunately, that 5 word statement contains as much constuctive information as your original post's subject and body combined.

This is but one step on your journey to improving your social discourse with others.

Good day Sir.

 

you mean the mother board enbeded chipset doesn't have it ? And yet there is a sound card? ....kinda .....

Now I don't understand ...if there is a sound card ( which is onboard ..and normal spdif is combine with headset jack out , so which means that the spdif chip is there right ? ) ....hmmmm you using vista right ? try un-install the sound card driver and don't re-install it ( un-install it completely remember check the mark to remove the driver from windows ) because when I did fresh install on my W90 (although it's a ICH9 ) Vista automatically regconize it as spdif (I see the red line came out from the phone jack) . But after install the driver from the Driver Disc , the light is gone I guess that is realtek 's problem.

Just for your work I would suggest you to go take a look at those lanboxes (you know the little cube looking type of desktop chassis ) I had one , TT Lanbox Lite , at the time I can fit a full ATX power supply , a Micro ATX motherboard, 2 HDDs, 1 ODD, and a Full length Video Card ( that time I tried both Ati 2900 Pro and Geforce 8800 Ultra which both of them are really big / long cards ), and still have 2 PCI slots open with 4 slots of ram and decent cooling.

 

By making the bald statement, on an Asus devoted forum, to not buy one of their hot new products.

Not everyone. Granted, I have the little-brother G51, but I like the headphones. I haven't seen anyone else complain about the lack of SPDIF. Hell, I don't even know what it is.

There might be a hint of condenscenion in my post. But my post isnt' based on condescension.

And I haven't "shot" at you. Have I directly insulted you?

Just as we are entitled to point out the shortcomings as well as the misleading nature of your topic title.

 

With all due respect Corproall Clegg, not all notebook users have the same requirements you do, and there are many people who are fine without a notebook having SPDIF enabled, but have other needs which the G71 does provide.

As other members have sated, this thread is very close to trolling as you are strongly criticising the G71 over a problem which is not critical to most other users. Perhaps you should consider starting a thread asking about a way to work around this problem, as opposed to making such a bold statement which will inevitably irritate other forum members.

Your forum account may be indefinitely banned should you continue to make threads such as this one.

May I also remind all members that multi-posting is strictly against the forum rules.