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    Wait for Extremes?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Ashesofthewake57, Sep 13, 2007.

  1. Ashesofthewake57

    Ashesofthewake57 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm looking into buying either the Asus G1 or G2 very soon.

    Although, the reason I'm still deliberating, is because I read up on the Intel Mobile Extreme processors, and the 8800 series mobile Nvidia cards.

    I guess what I'm asking is: Is it worth the wait for Asus to implement these hardware upgrades into their notebook, or does the price difference out-margin that of the upgrade? (Looking to keep it around two grand.)

    I also heard that when the Extreme chips will be implemented, that they ARE indeed supposed to go into Asus and Dell notebooks first.

    Simply...Get the G1/G2 now? Or wait, so I couldn't possibly be disappointed?
     
    Ashesofthewake57, Sep 13, 2007
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  2. Kierkes

    Kierkes Misanthrope

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    Honestly, I can't see a notebook with the Extreme going for less than $2500-$3000. And...the 8800 is going a be a while, at least a few months before it gets released.
     
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    Ashesofthewake57 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yeah, exactly what I was thinking...

    Now it's down to G1 at 1599.99 or G2 at 1999.99

    $400 difference, 15.4 inch to 17.0, still kind of a toss up, but leaning toward the G1...
     
    Ashesofthewake57, Sep 13, 2007
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    narsnail Notebook Prophet

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    absolutly do not wait for the extremes, complete waste of money if you ask me, as long as the processor is atleast 2gig and is a core 2 then youre set.
     
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  5. Kierkes

    Kierkes Misanthrope

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    Hmmm. I've never heard of the G1S going for $1600...and the G2S is still at $2000. Just a curious observation. ;) But, seriously, the G1 is an absolutely excellent notebook; you won't regret it. I myself have a G2S and it's fantastic, but of course, I bought it when the price different was like $50 or something. xD
     
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  6. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Yeah, Extreme series processors pretty much give a really small performance increase for the money you put into them. I'd second not waiting for 'em.
     
    Commander Wolf, Sep 13, 2007
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    Ashesofthewake57 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yeah, on Bustbuy.com, the Asus G1S is only $1599.99, and was $1749.99 only 2-3 days ago as I recall. Also, with the new 1 year free accidental from Asus if you purchase a laptop after September 10th, which, it is... :p...It really seems like the ~perfect~ time to buy it.

    And no. Before you ask, I'm not buying a best buy plan, I don't trust a single worker over there, and even the Geek Squad doesn't know what they're talking about...most of 'em anyway.

    And yes, the G2S is still priced at $1999.99.
     
    Ashesofthewake57, Sep 13, 2007
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