Getting my Asus G1S tomorrow

Im getting my Asus G1S tomorrow morning. I know that there are a lot of G1 users here already but if there is anyone out there thinking about getting one and want something specific tested or commented on, please let me know and I'll do my best to help you

I am from the UK and got the G1S-AK005C model with :

Intel® Core™2 Duo Santa Rosa Processor T 7500 (2.2 GHz, 64 bit, FSB800 )
SATA HDD 160 GB ( 5400 RPM)
15.4" (WSXGA) Colour Shine (1680 x 1050)
NVidia GeForce 8600M DDR 3 256 MB
DVD Super Multi LightScribe
2048 Mb DDR2 667 (1024 x2)
Intel 4965ABGN WLAN
Video Camera built-in (1.3 million pixels)
In-Built Bluetooth
Microsoft® VISTA HOME PREMIUM
Ultra-high resolution optical mouse

As far as games go, Ill be installed CS-Source and BFII on it so I can take some screenprints of that, or even a video.

 

congrats! you bought an awesome system, have fun enjoyin it, the first day i got mine was awesome

 

Good luck, First day I got mine I had to reload the OS because it wouldn't Boot, also had to uninstall like 8 things, and stop like 50 thing from running at startup so I could get a decent 3dMark score, But after all that......G1s is smoking ....FTW

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thanks guys
i've read a few posts about the bloatware so I'm already preparing myself for removing a lot of programs.

Do you think it's worth reinstalling the OS right away? I assume all the stupid trial software etc was gone when you did the reload?

 

It's actually not that bad to be honest. I have a desktop with the same basic specs and the ram usage is the same, if not lower, and it's running vista ultimate with dual monitors doing dream scenes. The biggest issue I came across was that if you do in fact disable everything, you don't get to take advantage of the whole experience that they are trying to give you. Also, the blinky side lights are enabled by directx involvement, so something like Live Messenger can set them off. Other then that, you don't really need the live update running, but I ended up installing the new office suite (2007) and I really liked outlook for whatever reason. After hating it since as long as it's been around, I actually liked it. The point of saying that is that the blue light for email wont flash unless you use outlook or windows live mail. So, it's all based on what you want, it's not something overly drastic that some people make it out to be.

 

I agree with SM08. Compared to Dell, Sony and HP, the G1S comes pristine. The bloatware that comes with it is easily uninstalled. It's probably more work to do a clean install and then reinstall some of the apps you need to make use of the console and webcam, etc.

 

I'm very close to pulling the trigger on the G1s, as well. Been doing a lot of reading here and on other sites about it, but I'm also considering one of the Sager or Compal machines. I know it's a small thing, but the eSata port on the G1s is putting it ahead of the others, right now. Decisions, decisions...

 

Exactly, they're not loading you with a bunch of ways to get internet access, or some random game service like gametap. They give you what will make everything on the computer work how it is supposed to. The amount of people that would want none of the drivers for the lights, media pad, and the Power4Gear stuff versus the amount of people who just want it to work how it's advertised is probably not represented very well on this website though. Yeah, they threw norton on there to try and keep your computer from viruses, it's simple courtesy. I don't see any hurt.

 

Im currently accessing the web with the sony tn250. I got that over 2 years ago and that came with a lot of software but it wasn't too bad so if the G1 has less I'll be able to cope

I'll definately leave the asus software on, I want those fancy flashing lights haha I actually believe the messenger and email leds will prove to be incredibly handy

DTrump - I was looking one from RockDirect, a UK company which uses the same chassis as sager etc however the delivery times were over a month.

 

sweet, i got the regular g1 6 months ago and then they announce this lol.. nooo