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    Indecision...

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Patrick Lumpiest, Jan 12, 2010.

  1. Patrick Lumpiest

    Patrick Lumpiest Notebook Enthusiast

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    Aight, so I still haven't been able to decide on the laptop I want (groan). I just stumbled across another promising deal; can someone just compare these two and give me their feedback i.e. which one is better etc. I must admit though, that the 6GB of RAM in the G72 feels kind of ... unneeded?

    http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+-+...lack/9556125.p?id=1218124208054&skuId=9556125 --- An Asus G72Gx

    and

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220639 --- An Asus G51Vx-X3A

    Edit: What the ... isn't the G72 screen 16" across? If it's 17", then I might as well go with the G51vx.

    Cheers,
    Patrick
     
    Patrick Lumpiest, Jan 12, 2010
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  2. f4de2bl4ck

    f4de2bl4ck Newbie

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    I've been debating the exact same thing.

    I believe I have made my mind up and will be picking up the G72 tomorrow from BB.

    The fact that it has 2 more gb of ram that is upgradable to 12 gb (g51 supports 4 max according to newegg) Also, there is an extra hard drive bay so that can be upgraded in the future as well.

    G72 ends up being a bit cheaper after tax of course.. I think it will be able to last a bit longer due to the upgrade options available to you. It is a 17.3 screen however... I do wish it was available in 16
     
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