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    Why the recommendations for the Asus G50vt notebooks?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Tim Konuch, Dec 20, 2008.

  1. Tim Konuch

    Tim Konuch Notebook Consultant

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    I was initially all excited about finding the Asus G50vt-A2 notebook. It seemed like this was the best 15” cost/performance notebook that I could find (especially with the 9800 gs gpu). After looking through this and other forums, it seems that many are giving this notebook very good reviews and recommendations.

    Unfortunately, my excitement about this notebook was dashed when I found out that many were having key lag typing problems without the manufacturer being willing to fully address and solve this problem. Why on earth would people recommend this notebook if there is a good chance that you may get this unfixable problem? This seems (at least to me) to be a huge product defect. Am I missing something here?

    This notebook really does seem to be the best 15” bang for buck notebook available but unfortunately it is unacceptable for me to purchase a product that has such a glaring defect. If not for this problem, I was ready to purchase it. Unfortunately, my search continues.
     
    Tim Konuch, Dec 20, 2008
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  2. Quicklite

    Quicklite Notebook Deity

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    Well, the issue is not widespread as such and can be sorted by uninstalling the trackpad driver in most cases.

    Than a side, this has very high price/performance ratio.
     
    Quicklite, Dec 20, 2008
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  3. rapion125

    rapion125 Notebook Evangelist

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    Keyboard defect is not a huge issue for me.

    I care more about performance, and with the 9800M GS at $999, it's definately worth it.
     
    rapion125, Dec 21, 2008
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  4. Learux

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    Is it only during typing or also when running 3d applications?

    Learux
     
    Learux, Dec 21, 2008
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  5. darthvader1432

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    it only happens mostly when your typing fast.
    it wont affect your gaming or 3d apps
    usually
     
    darthvader1432, Dec 21, 2008
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  6. joeelmex

    joeelmex Notebook Evangelist

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    I have not notice that at all on mine, I been playing on it all day. Usually I go through a USB hub with a full size KB but past 2 days been playing on the notebook's keyboard.
     
    joeelmex, Dec 21, 2008
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  7. Bryanu

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    External keyboard and mouse are not effected by the issue, just the onboard... :)
     
    Bryanu, Dec 22, 2008
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  8. Ahmed_p800

    Ahmed_p800 Notebook Evangelist

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    i havent noticed the problem...maybe because i dont type reaaaally fast

    anyway the laptop is 1000*(Great)^1000

    i get a playable framrate at crysis wh all enthus... setting at 1280*720 really impressive!!!....no custome setting no overclocking

    A MUST HAVE FOR GAMERS
     
    Ahmed_p800, Dec 22, 2008
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  9. darthvader1432

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    yep :) ill be trying to play fallout 3 on max reolution lol might not work to well. :)
     
    darthvader1432, Dec 23, 2008
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  10. SCE_Sobek

    SCE_Sobek Notebook Evangelist

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    no lag on mine, great price and performance.

    keep on waiting i guess until you find something you like, in the mean time ill be enjoying the crap out of my x1 =)
     
    SCE_Sobek, Dec 23, 2008
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