The Notebook Review forums were hosted by TechTarget, who shut down them down on January 31, 2022. This static read-only archive was pulled by NBR forum users between January 20 and January 31, 2022, in an effort to make sure that the valuable technical information that had been posted on the forums is preserved. For current discussions, many NBR forum users moved over to NotebookTalk.net after the shutdown.
Problems? See this thread at archive.org.
← Previous pageNext page →

    the new asus g51

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by butter30, May 27, 2009.

  1. soulbreaker360

    soulbreaker360 Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    157
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    why couldnt you upgrade the processor?
     
    soulbreaker360, Jun 18, 2009
    #447
  2. masterwares

    masterwares Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    146
    Messages:
    512
    Likes Received:
    4
    Trophy Points:
    31
    You should be able to, but lets just let it come out first.
     
    masterwares, Jun 18, 2009
    #447
  3. Phoenix.blue

    Phoenix.blue Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    6
    Messages:
    112
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Well the graphics card in the G51 would kill both the X5 and the Sager, but if I'm strictly limited to about $1000 i cant really upgrade the G51 when it hits stores.. so im stuck with 2.0 GHz... Although the graphics card is a lot nicer, isnt a 2.0 CPU a LITTLE bit slower than i'd like for a) gaming b) multitasking?

    The Sager still seems like it offers the best bang for $1000 because the graphics card (mobility HD 4650) is only a small step down from the 9800 GS thats in the X5, and I can choose a CPU at a much higher speed (2.4 vs 2.13)

    Cant wait for those pics, sonny!
     
    Phoenix.blue, Jun 18, 2009
    #448
  4. masterwares

    masterwares Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    146
    Messages:
    512
    Likes Received:
    4
    Trophy Points:
    31
    Just so you guys know, I called BB this morning about the g50vt-x5 and the rep said that there is "probably one laptop left in the entire USA."

    So, sorry to you guys who were looking to buy that one.
     
    masterwares, Jun 18, 2009
    #448
  5. a3r0x

    a3r0x Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    14
    Messages:
    637
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    In an addition to this, if u have time, try to mention how the speakers, sound and how good is the cooling (loud?, overheating? etc). You could basically make a small initial review of the product, that would be good.
     
    a3r0x, Jun 18, 2009
    #449
  6. SteelersWorship

    SteelersWorship Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    44
    Messages:
    215
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    I don't believe the CPU in the BB G51 has been confirmed, has it?

    Regardless, in terms of longevity, its much easier and cheaper to upgrade your CPU at a later date as opposed to the graphics card... which can't be upgraded at all. Once you buy that laptop, you're stuck with that GPU for the life of that laptop. The same isn't true for CPU's.

    I'm not interested in X5. What I'm looking for is the Newegg model that replaces the X6.
     
    SteelersWorship, Jun 18, 2009
    #450
  7. masterwares

    masterwares Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    146
    Messages:
    512
    Likes Received:
    4
    Trophy Points:
    31
    Also, you could just use the included (quad core?) cpu and then replace it when the warranty expires. After 2 years the highest and best qprocessor should be much cheaper.
     
    masterwares, Jun 18, 2009
    #450
  8. soulbreaker360

    soulbreaker360 Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    157
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    No it hasnt, we shall find out hopefully today.
     
    soulbreaker360, Jun 18, 2009
    #451
  9. masterwares

    masterwares Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    146
    Messages:
    512
    Likes Received:
    4
    Trophy Points:
    31
    I agree. If its too loud, I may have to look elsewhere...maybe start a new thread named G51 BB Review, or something to that effect, like Clutch did with his g50.
     
    masterwares, Jun 18, 2009
    #451
  10. NicVic

    NicVic Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    41
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    Shouldn't this at least have the same processor speed as the G50VT-X5 (2.13Ghz C2D)? Doesn't make sense to me why they'd put a slower processor in the new model.
     
    NicVic, Jun 18, 2009
    #452
  11. sunnyc90

    sunnyc90 Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    130
    Messages:
    151
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    And the wait is over for all you skeptics.. lol.. Here are some teaser pics for you all to drool on.. I am gonna eat a little and post some more pics after.. :p
     

    Attached Files:

    sunnyc90, Jun 18, 2009
    #453
  12. SteelersWorship

    SteelersWorship Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    44
    Messages:
    215
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    She's a pretty bird.

    Congrats Sunny. One hell of a lady you got there.


    So she comes with a Core 2 P7350. Answers that question.
     
    SteelersWorship, Jun 18, 2009
    #454
  13. DE8PNC

    DE8PNC Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    20
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    My dear...sunnyc90 comes through!! Three cheers for sunnyc90!!
     
    DE8PNC, Jun 18, 2009
    #455
  14. chituan

    chituan Notebook Guru

    Reputations:
    8
    Messages:
    65
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    P7350 with 260M is not a good combo, is it ?
     
    chituan, Jun 18, 2009
    #456
  15. masterwares

    masterwares Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    146
    Messages:
    512
    Likes Received:
    4
    Trophy Points:
    31
    CHEEERRSSS LOL

    why would they put a weaker cpu...

    is it for better battery life? And I thought this was quad
     
    masterwares, Jun 18, 2009
    #456
  16. masterwares

    masterwares Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    146
    Messages:
    512
    Likes Received:
    4
    Trophy Points:
    31
    and its only 32bit vista right now?
     
    masterwares, Jun 18, 2009
    #456
  17. SteelersWorship

    SteelersWorship Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    44
    Messages:
    215
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    I noticed that "32" following the 4GB, so I figured that was related to Vista... If so, that ain't cool.

    Although I'm aware they need to squeeze some amount of profit out this rig, I am surprised they downgraded the CPU.
     
    SteelersWorship, Jun 18, 2009
    #457
  18. Learux

    Learux Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    8
    Messages:
    181
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    That is some sunny news :)

    Learux
     
    Learux, Jun 18, 2009
    #458
  19. sunnyc90

    sunnyc90 Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    130
    Messages:
    151
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    I will answer all your questions and post official specs from me very soon but first more pics!
     

    Attached Files:

    sunnyc90, Jun 18, 2009
    #459
  20. sunnyc90

    sunnyc90 Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    130
    Messages:
    151
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    and more...
     

    Attached Files:

    sunnyc90, Jun 18, 2009
    #460
  21. cherhuan

    cherhuan Notebook Geek

    Reputations:
    21
    Messages:
    79
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    nice shots! :D

    please keep them coming :p
     
    cherhuan, Jun 18, 2009
    #461
  22. sunnyc90

    sunnyc90 Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    130
    Messages:
    151
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Now here is some news that i already knew. When you purchase any laptop with Vista home premium after June 26th you will receive a free upgrade of windows 7. I just couldn't wait that long.. lol
     
    sunnyc90, Jun 18, 2009
    #462
  23. SteelersWorship

    SteelersWorship Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    44
    Messages:
    215
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    I take it that is a 15.4 screen?
     
    SteelersWorship, Jun 18, 2009
    #463
  24. Tyjec

    Tyjec Notebook Guru

    Reputations:
    1
    Messages:
    56
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    thankyou very much sunny :) Now I can go to bed happy.
     
    Tyjec, Jun 18, 2009
    #464
  25. NicVic

    NicVic Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    41
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    Thanks for the pics sunnyc90. The design on this laptop is quite nice and much improved over the X5 and the MSI's I've been looking at IMO. Kinda strange they put a weaker processor in this than the X5 though. My guess is they had to cut corners somewhere if they wanted to keep this under $1k and still include a GTX260M 1GB.

    I'm not sure what to do anymore. I was looking at the MSI-GT627 and GT725 since I didn't know how long I'd have to wait to get the G51 (want a new comp soon). Despite the weak processor, this comp still looks like a better option than the GT627 with the GTX260M being far superior to the 9800M GS. I like the 17" GT725 has the 2.40Ghz C2D, 2MP camera, and the 4850 prolly is comparable to the GTX260m but I'm still leaning towards a 15" lappy. What to do, what to do.
     
    NicVic, Jun 18, 2009
    #465
  26. Learux

    Learux Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    8
    Messages:
    181
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    You are the man, I have questions for you but have to go to work now.

    Learux
     
    Learux, Jun 18, 2009
    #466
  27. sunnyc90

    sunnyc90 Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    130
    Messages:
    151
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    The screen size is the same as the last one so its a 15.6". The laptop came with a restore disc but on the disc its says its for the G60?? Hmm.. Could be a new model coming up.. don't know.
     
    sunnyc90, Jun 18, 2009
    #467
  28. sunnyc90

    sunnyc90 Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    130
    Messages:
    151
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    I have not listed any processor specs yet.. So soon you'll come to know. Its booting up as we speak..
     
    sunnyc90, Jun 18, 2009
    #468
  29. desmondhume333

    desmondhume333 Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    6
    Messages:
    243
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Rename the thread to sunny's EPIC win please? THANK YOU SUNNY!

    So if it comes with 32bit will it recognize all 4gig of ram?
     
    desmondhume333, Jun 18, 2009
    #469
  30. sunnyc90

    sunnyc90 Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    130
    Messages:
    151
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    No.. 32bit only recognize 3.7gb.. i have no doubt that this comes with 64bit but will let you know for sure. I am liking the track pad and the mouse buttons.. Its not glossy like the G50vt.. Its a metallic finish.. Also the palm rest is a rubber finish not like the plastic on the g50.. Its a smooth finish..
     
    sunnyc90, Jun 18, 2009
    #470
  31. SteelersWorship

    SteelersWorship Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    44
    Messages:
    215
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    The G60 is something we've known about for a while. Pics we've seen of it show the same shell and design as the G51.

    Downloading the Windows 7 release candidate will solve that 32 bit Vista/RAM issue.
     
    SteelersWorship, Jun 18, 2009
    #471
  32. Phoenix.blue

    Phoenix.blue Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    6
    Messages:
    112
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30


    Haha, July first, pending no horror-stories...
    this will be MINE!

    but 2.0 GHz? cmon...
    have you tried out the OC feature on this one? supposed to be able to hit 2.4 with the Direct Console i believe.. no?
     
    Phoenix.blue, Jun 18, 2009
    #472
  33. Phoenix.blue

    Phoenix.blue Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    6
    Messages:
    112
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Im coming back from work at 3-4 PM CT time (5 hours)...
    I'd LOVE to see specs on processor, windows 32/64 bit, overclocking capabilities...

    screen resolution and type too!

    <3 <3 <3 :)
     
    Phoenix.blue, Jun 18, 2009
    #473
  34. SteelersWorship

    SteelersWorship Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    44
    Messages:
    215
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    About the keyboard and wrist rests, any flex to them and is the RX5's kb backlight like the rest?
     
    SteelersWorship, Jun 18, 2009
    #474
  35. bestbacon

    bestbacon Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    11
    Messages:
    442
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    I'm sorry we ever doubted you and the $999 price point *bows*
     
    bestbacon, Jun 18, 2009
    #475
  36. tizzao

    tizzao Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    117
    Messages:
    341
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Hey, just one of the things you guys should note here. When windows 7 comes out, this thing will not be able to run the XP virtualization mode on that processor. You'll need to upgrade to the p8000 or p9000 series at least.

    I just thought I should throw that out there.

    p.s. for 999, I'm still getting one. That's sick.
     
    tizzao, Jun 18, 2009
    #476
  37. bestbacon

    bestbacon Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    11
    Messages:
    442
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    wait so no one still knows the exact specs for this laptop right? besides sunny who has yet to release the full specs.
     
    bestbacon, Jun 18, 2009
    #477
  38. elee20

    elee20 Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    18
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    Even with the lower-class processor, I am hoping that G51 will perform like a beast (high fps for games) compared to the MSI GT725.
    **Smiles and Giggles** just like when watching a new episode of Family Guy lol
     
    elee20, Jun 18, 2009
    #478
  39. min2209

    min2209 Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    346
    Messages:
    1,565
    Likes Received:
    3
    Trophy Points:
    56
    That is so pretty! Can you benchmark it for us? :)
     
    min2209, Jun 18, 2009
    #479
  40. KimoT

    KimoT Are we not men?

    Reputations:
    560
    Messages:
    1,128
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    Let the poor man boot up. We'll know the specs soon.
     
    KimoT, Jun 18, 2009
    #480
  41. sunnyc90

    sunnyc90 Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    130
    Messages:
    151
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Here are some official specs.. Let me know if i am missing anything..

    Model: G51VX-RX05
    Processor: P7350 2.00GHZ .. Processor is Upgradeable.
    Memory: 4GB DDR2... 8GB max
    HDD: 320GB.. Has a second bay but left empty just like the G50VT.
    OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit
    Screen: 15.6" 1366 x 786 Max resolution just like the g50vt.
    Graphic Card: GTX 260M 1gb Gddr3

    Has pre-sets of overclocking from asus with the special touch button of theirs..
    Battery is a 6 cell
    Has No OLED display
    Has lights at the logo in the back and at the sides of the unit like the G05vt..
    Apple Like keyboard.. It flex's a little and ITS A BACK LIT KETBOARD!!! You can adjust the brightness with the Fn Key..
    4 USB ports, 1 USB/eSata hybrid, 1 firewire 400, Multicard reader, 1 mic in, 1 line out, 1 S/Pdif out, 1 Ethernet, DVD DL Burner. There no ant ext on this unit like the g50vt has. So really the only main difference is the graphic card and the new look and finish of the model compared to the g50vt x5.. I'd say if you get a hold of the GTX 260M 1GB graphic card and upgrade the G50VT then you pretty much would have this model.. System rating is 5.0.. and you guessed it.. The processor is holding it back.. I will definatly be getting a quad core and upgrading it in the next few months.. or when i can afford it.. lol
     
    sunnyc90, Jun 18, 2009
    #481
  42. tizzao

    tizzao Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    117
    Messages:
    341
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    We know it's a P7350 from picture of the receipt. That's all you need to know for what I said. That processor does not support virtualization (according to intel's website).
     
    tizzao, Jun 18, 2009
    #482
  43. dyalikedags

    dyalikedags Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    15
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    If it does have a backlit keyboard, any chance of some pics in the dark please sunny? =)
     
    dyalikedags, Jun 18, 2009
    #483
  44. elee20

    elee20 Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    18
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    hmmm how about the OC feature?
    Can anyone guess that we will be able to OC the CPU and GPU even when we install a p8700 or T9600?

    This laptop is so awesome!
    Christmas CAME early this year!
     
    elee20, Jun 18, 2009
    #484
  45. sunnyc90

    sunnyc90 Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    130
    Messages:
    151
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Well its was a bit disappointing with the processor but its good for now till i upgrade it.. I will take a pic of it in the dark and post it soon..
     
    sunnyc90, Jun 18, 2009
    #485
  46. bestbacon

    bestbacon Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    11
    Messages:
    442
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Just one more thing missing, Do you have the dimensions of this monster?

    Thanks :D
     
    bestbacon, Jun 18, 2009
    #486
  47. tizzao

    tizzao Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    117
    Messages:
    341
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Hey sunny, that was a free windows 7 upgrade voucher that I saw in your pictures right? If so, that's about to seal the deal for me here.
     
    tizzao, Jun 18, 2009
    #487
  48. sunnyc90

    sunnyc90 Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    130
    Messages:
    151
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    its the same dimensions as the G50VT-x5
     
    sunnyc90, Jun 18, 2009
    #488
  49. sunnyc90

    sunnyc90 Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    130
    Messages:
    151
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Yes but its only valid if you buy it after june 26th..
     
    sunnyc90, Jun 18, 2009
    #489
  50. tizzao

    tizzao Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    117
    Messages:
    341
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Ahh, in that case, I'll have to wait!
    It's so tempting too. My local bestbuy's all have them in stock.
     
    tizzao, Jun 18, 2009
    #490
← Previous pageNext page →