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    How's the G2s-B1?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by TheScreamingPlacebo, Sep 29, 2007.

  1. TheScreamingPlacebo

    TheScreamingPlacebo Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys, I'm looking at purchasing the Asus G2s-B1. I was wondering what everybody's opinion is on this notebook. Here's the specs:

    CPU : Core 2 Duo T7700 2.4GHz 4MB L2
    LCD Size & Resolution : 17.1" WUXGA+ 1920x1200 Glare
    MB Chipset : Intel 965PM
    Optical Drive : 8x Super-Multi DVDRW DL w/ Light Scribe
    Memory : 2GB DDR2 667Mhz (1GBx2) + 1G Turbo Memory
    VGA Card : nVidia GeForce 8600M GT w/256M GDDR3
    Hard Drive : 200GB 5400R SATA
    WLAN : 802.11A/G/N
    LAN/Fax Modem : 10/100/1000, Fax Modem
    Battery : 8 CELL
    USB/1394/IrDA/S-Video/DVI : 5/1/0/1/0 (AV-In*1, HDMI*1, eSATA*1)
    Bluetooth : Yes v2.0 + EDR
    Card Reader/PCMCIA : 5-in-1 (MMC, SD, MS/MS-Pro, XD)/Express C
    Color/Weight/Height : Silver/9.6lbs/16"*12"*1.8"
    Warranty : 2 Years Global + 30days ZBD LCD
    Operating System : Windows Vista Home Premium
    Carry bag& mouse : Gaming bag and Mouse
    Camera : 1.3M

    so how would this thing run games like bioshock, fear, HL2, Oblivion, etc.?
    is is well made and sturdy?
    for people who own one, how do you like it?

    Thanks alot for any input, I'm strongly considering this one :)
     
  2. J-Bytes

    J-Bytes I am CanadiEEEn NBR Reviewer

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    Well I own a G2S-A1 which has fantastic performance; You can only go better from their ;)... But I think the T7700 is overkill. My advice is save the money and get the G2S-A1, and spend your leftovers on games.