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    G71GX - expected end of month - who's ordering?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by RMPG505, Jun 13, 2009.

  1. RMPG505

    RMPG505 Notebook Consultant

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    What are your thoughts on this model?
     
    RMPG505, Jun 13, 2009
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  2. ramgen

    ramgen -- Morgan Stanley --

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    Can you post the specs here? I don't think everybody is familiar with that. :)


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    ramgen, Jun 13, 2009
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  3. RainMotorsports

    RainMotorsports Formerly ClutchX2

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    Its the Quad Core 260M G71 dont know the rest of the specs but thats all thats important. As of the G51 its like its big brother.
     
    RainMotorsports, Jun 13, 2009
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  4. IKAS V

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    Is the G71GX a 17" ?
    Quad support does seem awesome :)
     
    IKAS V, Jun 14, 2009
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  5. RainMotorsports

    RainMotorsports Formerly ClutchX2

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    G71 already has quad support now but the gx will come with it.
     
    RainMotorsports, Jun 14, 2009
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  6. nimbus16

    nimbus16 Notebook Guru

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    set a preorder for it friday night, my first pick was the W90VP but I pulled out due to unpredictable wait time and problems.
     
    nimbus16, Jun 15, 2009
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  7. Malignant

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    The important question is, what kind of lighting will it be using? 2 ccfl or LED backlit? I'm not buying another notebook with a dim screen anymore. If its LCD is comparable to the old fujitsu lifebooks (previously owned) then I'd definitely order one.
     
    Malignant, Jun 15, 2009
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  8. Quicklite

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    Those Asus G7x series normally has dual lamp ccfl back lighting. They are pretty much the brightest ccfl screens around. Nothing to worry about there.

    Does anyone know if G71x has backlit keyboard?
     
    Quicklite, Jun 15, 2009
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  9. David

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  10. Quicklite

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    That's disappointing. I was expecting backlit keypad...
     
    Quicklite, Jun 15, 2009
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  11. RMPG505

    RMPG505 Notebook Consultant

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    I don't feel disappointed at all - I won't miss what i never had before! lol...

    I'm excited about the GPU and placing my pre-order today. Ken is absolutley wonderful - GenTech 1-800-990-7945

    My daughter gets my W90 for her video/photography and casual gaming.. The G71gx is what I was looking for all along to replace my G1s. :D
     
    RMPG505, Jun 15, 2009
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  12. David

    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    Your daughter gets the W90 for casual gaming?? :eek: You're a very generous <s>father</s> mother :)
     
    David, Jun 15, 2009
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  13. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    she is a cool MOM not dad
     
    The_Moo™, Jun 15, 2009
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  14. David

    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    whoops... i meant mom :p
     
    David, Jun 15, 2009
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  15. Malignant

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    is 2k the MRP? seems a bit pricey
     
    Malignant, Jun 15, 2009
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  16. RainMotorsports

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    Not really all that pricy compared to the big names. You could spend 1500+ on an HP HDX 16 or 18 and not get what your getting here, not a quad and not anything near a 260M. Price seems just right to me, you will probably be able to get the Quad and the 260 in the G51 for a bit less.

    Havent really compared to Sager MSI or Alienware but I doubt ASUS would come out the most expensive of its class on the market.
     
    RainMotorsports, Jun 15, 2009
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  17. David

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    Given that there's a quad core CPU, GTX 260M, dual HDDs and a bluray drive, $2k doesn't seem that bad at all. I remember I purchased my G71G-A1 with a C2D CPU, smaller HDD, 9800M GS and no bluray for $1800
     
    David, Jun 15, 2009
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  18. Malignant

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    Well I agree for all those options but I suppose there won't be a version without bluray or quad etc to lessen the price. Also it comes with some accessories I could do without like a "free" backpack and mouse which is probably just included in the price. Although it does have a dual lamp screen which is awesome though and an almost top end gpu which are the two pieces of hardware I've been looking for in a notebook.
     
    Malignant, Jun 15, 2009
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    RainMotorsports Formerly ClutchX2

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    Not much info on it either but the G60 would also be an alternative to those not needing the quad core but wanting something slightly larger then the G51. With the size increase minimal and the hardware in the same range as the G51 and the G71Gx, with the lack of info we can only hope that it has something to offer that the G51 doesnt that may make it a cheaper alternative to those not pushing for the G71Gx.
     
    RainMotorsports, Jun 15, 2009
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  20. RMPG505

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    Thank you :) I'd like to think I am a cool Mom! lol..
    She has always got the hand-me-down computers - and now this w90 is a desktop replacement that has a bigger screen than her 17in flat panel on her desktop which is about 4 years old now.

    ...Plus it gets me out of buying the Macbook Pro that she originally wanted ;) When she saw the W90 she was impressed at its features. It is a beast of a value, too.
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    The g71gx has decent reviews regarding the video card and that's what I'm looking for in the notebook first and foremost.
     
    RMPG505, Jun 15, 2009
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  21. brunoroc

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    @RMPG505

    how much it was to pre order one?
     
    brunoroc, Jun 15, 2009
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  22. David

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    David, Jun 16, 2009
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    I've got a G71V-Q1 and this is pretty impressive. My wife has been asking me for a new laptop and am considering giving her mine and getting a new one. With the upgrade to the same QX9300 that is in mine would be about the same price as what I paid last year for my laptop. I would then get a GT 260M and 6GB of RAM (instead of 4GB). Hmm.
     
    capreppy, Jun 16, 2009
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  24. Ghostbear99

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    Anyone else notice that it does not have USB ports?
     
    Ghostbear99, Jun 16, 2009
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  25. bestbacon

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    im sure it does.

    from the specs there's 4 usb ports.
     
    bestbacon, Jun 16, 2009
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  26. Red_Dragon

    Red_Dragon Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    By any chance are you looking for more kids? Im up for Adoption :)

    On a side note should a G72 be coming VERY soon? I think a new one will come soon and use the 17.6" display(seeing as 16:9 is starting with them)....just a theory. :)
     
    Red_Dragon, Jun 16, 2009
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  27. David

    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    They are hidden behind the the 2 flaps on each side of the notebook.
    [​IMG]
     
    David, Jun 16, 2009
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    nimbus16, Jun 17, 2009
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  29. brunoroc

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    :eek: wow

    u can get a W90 for that price... or a m17x....
     
    brunoroc, Jun 17, 2009
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  30. masterwares

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    way too much $$$, just get something cheaper unless you really need that gfx performance
     
    masterwares, Jun 17, 2009
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  31. nimbus16

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    My first choice was the W90, and that turned out to be 2700 and change with shipping, warranty and a windows component.

    The upside with the G71 though, is that there hasn't been a motherload of problems paired with it. W90 has been a trouble child since the beginning.

    -knocks on wood-
     
    nimbus16, Jun 17, 2009
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