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    Upgrading price for i7-2630QM~~~ about Asus and MSI.

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by EddieXiaoHu, Dec 31, 2010.

  1. EddieXiaoHu

    EddieXiaoHu Notebook Enthusiast

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    i just saw a news, its leaks the configuration of new ASUS G73sw,
    Sandy Bridge i7-2630QM
    GTX460m graphic card (1920x1080)
    8GB DDR3-1066 memory
    USB3.0
    blu-ray

    and the price is about $2500

    and..its from Chinese technique forum. sorry u guys cant read it~ ;)

    but ... so expensive though...
    im so afraid of that the new MSI GX660R gonna be this price too...

    whats you guys thinking?
     
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    EddieXiaoHu, Dec 31, 2010
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  2. Botsu

    Botsu Notebook Evangelist

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    An amazing attempt at ripping off buyers for the latest technology available. In 8 to 10 months its public price will probably be half of what it is now. Asus wants you to take it in the a**.
     
    Botsu, Dec 31, 2010
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  3. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The MSI GT680R will be cheaper, one website said €1500-€1999 or $1500-$1999.

    MSI Sandy Bridge GT680R to sell for ?1999


    If the MSI was $2500, people would buy alienware or clevo. What's the point of MSI if it's not cheaper.
     
    moral hazard, Dec 31, 2010
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  4. HTWingNut

    HTWingNut Potato

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    Whoa, MSI is actually implementing switchable graphics? At least it sounds like it. I know the CPU comes with the GPU integrated, but even with the dual core mobile i5/i7's that had it they didn't implement it.

    I'm hoping to pick up a base model for about $1500 or less if I can. I already have 8GB RAM and will live with my momentus XT until I can afford a decent SSD. But $2500 is murder. That's ridiculous. I'll stick with current tech if I really need to buy then.
     
    HTWingNut, Jan 2, 2011
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  5. Panther214

    Panther214 Notebook Evangelist

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    You do know their listing the chinese sale price which is always inflated.. the US sale price is most likely $1799 for G73SW.

    Panther214
     
    Panther214, Jan 2, 2011
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  6. rschauby

    rschauby Superfluously Redundant

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    The fact that they are putting last generation graphics in these "new generation" laptops is even more of a problem for me. 90% of the games I play are still GPU limited, and then HDD limited. I'm impressed by the new Intel SB processors but a laptop is the entire package, and right now the package doesn't warrant a ~$1k increase over last years models.
     
    rschauby, Jan 2, 2011
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  7. Abula

    Abula Puro Chapin

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    I think its just sites that want to attract new customers with something that isnt even allowed to show or even take preorders. Once the NDA is lifted and better retailers like the ones that hang here in NBR start taking preorders we will see the real price difference, imo anything above $200 over current line isnt worth it.
     
    Abula, Jan 2, 2011
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  8. neoamd

    neoamd Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sandy bridge looks nice but I'm really looking forward to the new set of GPUs coming out.
     
    neoamd, Jan 2, 2011
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  9. bennyg

    bennyg Notebook Virtuoso

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    G73SW preorder on xoticpc.com, usd$1800, no config options tho
     
    bennyg, Jan 7, 2011
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  10. mitsuhide

    mitsuhide Notebook Consultant

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    MSI-GT680 = $1499.99
    15.6' LED with GTX460M and I7-2630QM

    MSI-GT780 = $1799.99
    17.3' LED with GTX560M and I7-2720QM
     
    mitsuhide, Jan 7, 2011
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