Would you buy an Asus "Ultimate Gaming Laptop?"

Say that Asus released a new level of laptop in the G-series, The G3 let's call it. Consider it has an A or B model with 15.4 and 17 inch monitors respectively. They load them with the Go 7950 GTX or 8800M GT or what have you. 100 GB 7200RPM HDD, T7700, Blu-ray or HD DVD drive etc. You get the point. Now suppose they wanted $3000-$3500 USD for them. Would you consider buying one if you were shopping for a hardcore gaming laptop?

Edit: Specifically do you trust Asus/like the current G series enough to consider this laptop over Alienware et al.?

 

No way, I'm getting the HP HDX

20.1"

 

hmm that seems to be the caveat there, but yes, if i had the money and the desire to splurge on new gaming laptop i probably would.

 

no, that's what desktops are for.

 

Eh, if they can stuff a 8800M into a 15.4 box and keep the heat and battery life reasonable, I'd buy it no matter what they called it.

 

thou i agree with Chris i would consider such a laptop upon seeing it but i still think an ultra gaming machine is better suited as a desktop with a 22-24" screen

 

The G3 was deemed for release when the G2 and G1 was first released, but was scrapped in the end. It was to be a 17" with the 7900GS at the time, or so it was speculated. Rumours also spread it was a 14" with the 7700(though theres the A8js...).

 

I just figured that Asus was testing the waters before jumping into the high end gaming market. I wanted to see if there would be support for this idea if they went through with it.

 

We should wait and see what features it offers and how good it runs against the competition.IMO it's the most important thing.

 

IF I was in the market for a gaming laptop, yes I would. I hate the Sagers, and I have a natural prejudice against Dell. AW sucks, and Voodoo is too overpriced. So yes, definitely I would consider it, *if* I was going to buy a gaming laptop.

 

You sir just summed up my entire philosophy on laptops in three sentences. (Except I don't think AW straight up sucks, they just picked a middle ground where there shouldn't be one)

 

Actually doesn't the C90s sort of fill this role for 15.4" at least?

 

Well, in a sense, but I am talking more Asus Ensemble. I enjoy barbones and all, but after a couple bad experiences I just want a prebuilt.

EDIT: Or so the thinking for this thread should be <.< >.>

 

Yea, the c90 is technically not a ASUS notebook, but an ASMobile(or was it PBA - Powered by ASUS) notebook?

 

I think its Powered by Asus, not ASMobile. I remember seeing the PBA phrase on the GentechPC configuration page for the C90s.

 

It was ASMobile for a while though, I guess they changed it cause it sounded so lame

 

Question - why is it possible to configure a C90S with much better specs than the G1S for 200 dollars cheaper? (based on GenTech prices)

 

The warranty and aesthetics pretty much.

The 30 day free dead pixel guarantee is worth quite a bit, many dealers offer it for a whopping $100-$200 more. As well, it's 2 years of international warranty. The build, though mostly plastic, does have quite a bit of 'bling' to it as well.

Though, without the c90 being released, the more specific details are still unknown.

 

Well I had added the Dead-Pixel Guarantee and Warranty to check =P still lower.

 

Of course that could always be GenTech jumping the gun on pricing (which is a bad idea GenTech, but I do like to see the new models listed for pre-order!)

 

We still can't comment on the screen, the G1's known for having an awesome screen - and it lives up to its hype, it's incredibly good.

 

No, Gentech usually has prices slightly lower than that of places like MilestonePC and such. The C90 runs $1050 at MPC, so its still cheaper than the G1.

I must say, teh flashing lights on the G1 are really cool. I like the black and green color scheme its got going too. The only really cool aesthetic feature that the C90 has is the set of turbines on the back

Yes, the G1's screen really is one of the best. I think its better even than my Sony FJ, which has a really beautiful screen when its working (I got the screen replaced a couple of weeks ago).

 

Um.... Id like to add something i noticed from the forum as far as the g3.

If you look at the questions for an asus rep thread here in the asus forum milestonepc says the g3 is a 17 inch sli notebook for q3 2007. ( someone can help me and look it up)

asus owns a large percentage of the company gigabyte. Gigabyte is now coming out with its own brand notebooks ( gigabyte.com) for santa rosa.

They are asus notebooks. I think one is a compal, one is the c90.

The 17 inch sli notebook they have is made by arima, its the same one as the alienware 9750. Its the only 17 inch sli santa rosa notebook I have heard of.
Asus may sell the arima notebook as the g3. This is just me putting 2 and 2 together.

 

the c90 will always be cheaper to build cause desktop parts are always cheaper in price compared to the equivalent laptop parts.

If Asus introduced a 17" c90 then i may interested.
One of the features on Asus's site about the G2 is the screen at 8ms. I wonder what the ms is on the G1 or the other Asus 17" screens

 

Well, that would mean ASUS would be rebranding, which is a far shot - They've always made their own, and prided themselves in doing so, rebranding would be an interesting move; For better or for worse.

And about the screen, majority of screens are 16ms, mines is 21ms(IPS), but the G1/v1 screen is an amazing 8ms(thus they list it and other manufacturers don't).

 

Well it really wasnt a true merge. Asus and Gigabyte agreed to form a new brand this spring 07 and now spring has past. Asus will own 49% while Giga owns 51%.
Its still uncertain what they had in mind but i bet it would be higher end notebooks so it doesnt compete with the current Asus line

 

Owning more then 50% means takeover, doesn't it?

Gigabyte had their own brand of notebooks last year, though they were all MSI rebrands.

 

well, youre 'takeover' is more common with hostile acquirements in controlling stocks but a 51% ownership just means which company will have more influence and control over day to day operations

 

I doubt that they would sell the Arima notebook. Its likely that GB and Asus are co-developing this 17" SLI notebook.

 

Well someone can look at gigabyte.com and tell me who makes all those models.

One is the c90 though, and one is by arima. So gigabyte rebrands the notebooks.

The 17 inch sli notebook is made by arima though, that also describes the notebook milestonepc.com described.

edit the g1 screen is 16 ms. the g2 screen is 8 ms.

 

I thought the deal between ASUS and Gigabyte broke off...

 

Me too, that is why I posed it as a hypothetical... I will google search!

EDIT: Indeed! Also I was pretty sure that deal was only for mobos and graphics cards. A joint venture instead of a buy out. Asus has 3 times the revenue of Gigabyte I would highly doubt they could afford to gain a controlling stake in Asustek.

 

Yes! if i get the cash.

But to say, i'd rather spend it on a desktop with more punch then the ultimate gaming notebook.

 

Over $3K is a little too much to spend without ensuring somewhat upgrade ability. I made that choice once and totally regretted it. In mobile industry, it's not about the latest and greatest that survives; it's about being upgradeable. Hence, I'll rather go with the barebone route, save some money, and build a better one.