G50VT-X2 now availible on Newegg

Just saw that Newegg now lists the G50VT-X2 as available for order, in stock. Still no pictures. I am hoping that the X2, A1, and A2 will share the X1's silver/black color scheme (no orange).

X2 specs below. Looks like missing the Blueray, slower CPU, one less hard drive. It does have bluetooth, higher screen res.


Brand ASUS
Model G50VT-X2
General
Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium
CPU Type Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 2.4G
Screen 15.4" WSXGA+
Memory Size 4GB DDR2
Hard Disk 320GB
Optical Drive DVD Super Multi
Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce 9800M
Video Memory 512MB DDR3
Other Features Carry Bag & Mouse
CPU
CPU Type Intel Core 2 Duo
CPU Speed P8600(2.40GHz)
CPU FSB 1066MHz
CPU L2 Cache 3MB
Display
Screen Size 15.4"
Wide Screen Support Yes
Display Type Wide SXGA+
Resolution 1680 x 1050
Operating Systems
Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium
Graphics
Video Memory 512MB DDR3
Graphic Type Dedicated Card
Hard Drive
HDD 320GB
HD RPM 7200rpm
Memory
Memory 4GB
Optical Drive
Optical Drive Type DVD Super Multi
Optical Drive Interface Integrated
Communications
WLAN 802.11n Wireless LAN
Bluetooth Yes
Ports
Audio Ports Yes
Audio
Audio Integrated Sound card
Speaker Internal Speakers
Supplemental Drive
Webcam Yes
Power
Battery 6-cell lithium ion

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220403&Tpk=g50vt

 

nice!!!!

 

outside of the resolution is there any difference with the x1? Im not seeing it.

 

Bluetooth, p8600 CPU instead of P8400... I think the resolution is a biggie, but I agree with you. I am tempted to go for it, although I kinda liked the idea of having a blueray player to hook up to my HDTV, so I may wait for the A2.

 

The resolution was a dealbreaker for some people so it is not insignificant. The other differences I see:

P8600 rather than P8400
Bluetooth

EDIT: dalbert beat me to it. One other difference: the hard drive is 7200rpm rather than 5400.

 

What about the X1 that newegg sells?
Item #N82E16834220379

It's not crippled like the BB one was. I ordered one a few days back for $1267 shipped. They are running a deal till the end of Oct. Asus G50V-X1 NoteBook for $1350 - $100 with coupon code EMCBACEAE [Exp 10/30] + $17 shipping = $1267

 

for that price you can order form a reseller and get a better notebook cheaper.

 

Thats not the G50vt, it's the G50v. Different GPU is the major part.

 

Really? I thought I got a good deal. I looked at a few places and that seemed to be the best price. Where should I have looked?

 

well i guess its about 130 more

http://1toppc.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=G50VT-A1&Category_Code=

you get bigger hard drives and upgraded processor.

Dose the newegg version also come with the bag and mouse?

 

so its just a 9800m, no GS, GTS or GT? if not, thats a big waste of $ for the price

 

There's no such thing as "just a 9800M"
It's gonna be a GS.

Also, why is the new screen 16:10 ratio? I thought they were pushing 16:9.

 

Not sure about the X2, but the X1 comes with both. It also come with the 2 year warranty, no bright pixel, and accidental damage warranty, unlike the BB version. Since I can't post a link being a newb, you can put this together to see it. newegg dot com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220379

 

G50VT-X2... Going to have to keep my eye out for the "R" (Open Box) version of it on Newegg Missed out on a couple $1350 notebooks that were Open Box priced at $950... I'm 5 for 5 on Open Box items with Newegg.

Cheers,
Kermee

 

That's a G50V-X1 you linked to, not a G50V T-X1

Completely different laptops with completely different specs.

Please stop confusing the people.

 

Gotcha. My bad.

 

Newegg has a picture of the box posted (given that they didn't re-use the one from the G50V). But there is none of the actual system yet, so there's no way to tell if it is orange or silver. I am talking to Newegg now to see if they can get more pictures up.

Based on the picture, it looks like Alone in the Dark will be bundled.

 

Is the warranty Asus? The BB version has a BB warranty...

 

The warranty is from ASUS for authorized ASUS resellers (including Newegg) except for: Best Buy, Best Buy Canada, Micro Center, and The Source by Circuit City in Canada.

 

Anyone noticed how the X1 had a resolution of 1366 x 768, which is almost 16:9
And the X2 has a resolution of 1680 x 1050, which is 16:10

 

Yes, this was also the case for the original G50V model. The Best Buy had 16:9 screen, and the NewEgg X models as well as the A and B models had 16:10.

 

NewEgg doesn't specify the 4GB DDR2 RAM and also, is it certain the GPU will be a Geforce 9800M GS? How does the GS compare to GTS?

poo... it has a red/orange trim. i wish they would at least make the cover completely black. still, i think i will buy this over the np2096. the GPU is winning me over

 

HI guys, Im looking at this one and the g50v-a1, is the P8600(x2) vs T9400(a1) difference made up since the 9800 gs is 256 bit while the 9700 gt is only 128 bit (for gaming)

 

for gaming, get the G50vt. For the GPU is what really matters. THe proc diff is marginal.

 

@mit648: echoing Vedya, get the higher graphics card for gaming. That'll matter a lot more than the processor. So will the RAM.

 

Btw it's available on Newegg.ca also, for the Canadians.