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ASUS Republic of Gamers G73JH-A1 17-Inch Gaming Laptop (Black) List Price: $1,699.00 Price: $1,616.99 You Save: $82.01 ( 5%)as of 09/09/2010 07:14 EDT Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days
Brand: Asus Color: Black CPU Manufacturer: Intel CPU Speed: 1.6 GHz CPU Type: Intel Core i7 Display Size: 17.3 inches EAN: 0884840584308 Graphics Memory Size: 1000 MB Hard Disk Size: 1 TB Item Dimensions: Label: ASUS Computer International Direct Legal Disclaimer: We do not in any way represent that any part we sell is legal to possess in your jurisdiction. Check with you local authorities to ensure it is legal for you to possess before buying! Manufacturer: ASUS Computer International Direct Memory Slots Available: 4 Model: G73JH-A1 MPN: G73JH-A1 Number Of Items: 1 Processor Count: 1 Publisher: ASUS Computer International Direct Studio: ASUS Computer International Direct System Memory Size: 8 GB System Memory Type: SDRAM Features:
Accessories: Editorial Review: Product Description: Empower your gaming potential with the full throttle power and portable performance of the Asus G73JH-A1 from Asus, part of the prestigious Republic of Gamers that is committed to delivering innovative and best performing PC solutions for gamers. With faster, intelligent, multi-core technology that applies Processing power where its needed most, the G73JH powered by new Intel Core i7 Mobile processor delivers an incredible breakthrough in gaming performance. The unit relies on the combination of Intel Turbo Boost technology and Intel Hyper-Threading technology to activate full processing power exactly where and when you need it most. The stylishly designed Notebook features a 17.3-inch High Definition display with a 16:9 aspect ratio crystal clear visuals while playing games. Equipped with an incredibly powerful ATI HD5870 graphics card with 1GB GDDR5 VRAM, you can experience high adrenaline action that will keep you at the edge of your seat. Banish your foes into the abyss of darkness with the illuminated Keyboard as your guide. It allows for lightning fast reflexes even while in the dark. Amazon.com Product Description: The Stealth Fighter of Gaming Laptops Take a giant leap ahead of the competition. The Republic of Gamers (ROG) G73Jh gaming notebook takes the latest games to the next level of realism with Full HD graphics at a blistering fast framerate. Featuring an Intel Core i7 processor, graphics powered by an extremely powerful DirectX 11-enabled ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870 graphics processor with 1GB GDDR5 VRAM, and 8GB DDR3 of system memory, the G73Jh-A1 unleashes its hypersonic performance on your demand to render today’s and tomorrow’s most demanding games with ease. This subtle yet imposing gaming machine was inspired by the hard lines and silent, cool, efficiency of a stealth-fighter jet, with a matte black finish and aft-venting cooling system that keeps it running cool and quiet. Plus, its 17.3-inch Full HD widescreen lets you experience the latest blockbuster movies. The G73Jh-A1 breaks away from the routine, of traditional gaming laptops with built-in overclocking feature through the exclusive ASUS CPU Level Up technology and the Power4Gear Hybrid utility –instantly giving you extreme power with a push of a button. Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you'll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to. Experience ASUS FastBoot Technology, the unique performance boost for Windows 7 made possible by ASUS's close partnership with Microsoft. With exclusive ASUS FastBoot Technology, this Windows 7-enabled ASUS notebook starts up in a staggering 30 seconds.The ASUS G73Jh is also protected with a One Year Accidental Damage Warranty protecting the notebook from drops, fire, spills, and surge.** The G73Jh-A1 also boasts 1TB of 7200RPM hard drives (500GB x 2), high-speed wireless N (802.11 b/g/n @2.4GHz), ASUS CPU Level Up performance boost, Blu-ray combo drive, Bluetooth v2.1, HDMI connectivity, a 2.0Mp camera, DirectX 11 support, and Altec Lansing speakers with EAX Advanced HD 4.0 sound. With a 3DMark06 score of 13,667* the G73Jh-A1 is the tool to get to obliterate your enemies. The Republic of Gamers (ROG) is the leading brand in PC gaming innovation. Birthed from the finest ASUS products dedicated to our gamers across the world, ROG is now a signature for highly innovative, gamer-centric notebooks, video cards, and motherboards. Through extensive research and development, ROG products feature not only superior graphics, design, and performance but specialize in delivering unique features that optimize them for the highest level of gaming at the best value. |
 | The ROG G73Jh-A1’s graphics engine, powered by the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870 with 1GB GDDR5 VRAM, offers remarkable performance compared to previous generations. The ROG G73Jh-A1 is equipped with DirectX 11 support, the future standard for a whole new generation of games with a totally new class of virtual interaction and a more dynamic gaming experience. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870 GPU brings games to life with brilliant explosions, natural water effects, and realistic 3D environments. Go beyond the conventional with incredible multi-tasking capability and blazing fast data transfer rates. The G73Jh-A1 features 8GB of DDR3 system RAM, and a fast 1TB 7,200RPM SATA hard drive, including Dual HDD support, with enough space to store all your movies, games, and pictures while on-the-move. With a 7,200RPM hard drive, you get quicker access speeds and faster transfer rates than standard 5,400RPM hard drives so you’ll wait less and do more. |
Enjoy Vibrant Media
 | Featuring a 17.3-inch Full HD widescreen and a Blu-ray-Combo drive, the G73Jh-A1 lets you enjoy the latest High Definition Blu-ray blockbuster hits for an immersive experience with the sharpest images, smoothest video transitions, and the most brilliant clarity. With HDMI connectivity, you can turn this gaming powerhouse into your personal media center, syncing it to an external monitor or HDTV and enjoying flawless 1080p HD. With Altec Lansing speakers and EAX Advanced HD 4.0 providing true-to life audio, you can hear every detail of the ROG G73Jh-A1’s enhanced acoustics. |
Aerodynamic Design
 | Developed with the sleek, aggressive, lines of a stealth fighter jet, the matte-black G73Jh-A1 takes more than just an aesthetic inspiration from stealth fighters. With exhaust vents located to the aft of its chassis, warm air flow is channeled up and away from you, making for a quieter, cooler, gaming experience. And with a chiclet keyboard slanted at a 5-degree angle, the ROG G73Jh-A1 is ergonomically positioned for a comfortable typing experience, ideal for the long gaming sessions. The ROG G73Jh-A1’s gaming keyboard illuminates, giving you a competitive edge when others are fumbling for keys in the dark, keeping you a step ahead of the game. The G73Jh-A1 also features a complimentary Republic of Gamers backpack and Razor optical mouse for a complete gaming package. |
Built with one of the World’s Most Intelligent Notebook Processors
 | With some of today’s most powerful components, the G73Jh-A1 gives you the power you need to create digital video, 3D animation, and effortlessly play adrenaline-filled games. The Intel Core i7-720QM processor helps the G73Jh-A1 outperform other, more-expensive, notebooks with massive memory bandwidth that delivers the ultimate in HD computing. Built-in Intel Turbo Boost Technology automatically adjusts processor speed according to your needs, accelerating CPU performance from 1.6GHz up to 2.8GHz. For even more control, harness the power of ASUS’ exclusive Power4Gear utility, giving you access to a host of power profiles optimized to your needs. Overclocking with Power4Gear is just one-click away with ASUS CPU Level Up, increasing CPU performance by 6% to 2968 MHz with the touch of a button. |
ASUS Makes Your Windows 7 Experience Better
 | Recently rated #1 in consumer reliability among Windows-based PCs by RESCUECOM, SquareTrade, and PCMag.com, ASUS gives you the peace of mind you deserve every time you start your G73Jh-A1 notebook.† ASUS worked extensively with Microsoft to develop time-saving features like FastBoot technology –reducing the time needed for startup and shutdown –and LocalMe –a GPS-like application. And, thanks to Windows 7’s enhanced power management, you can enjoy unplugged gaming longer. |
ASUS 360** -- 2 Year Global Warranty
 | ASUS complimentary notebook care package. ASUS 360 offers a level of coverage that would add hundreds of dollars to the price of competing laptops: Two year global warranty Thirty days flawless display guarantee Two way free standard shipping 24/7 tech support |
ASUS ADW** -- 1 Year Accidental Damage Warranty**
 | Accidents happen. But when they happen to your ASUS notebook purchased in the US or Canada, you have extra protection. Whether your notebook is damaged by accidental spills, drops, electrical surges, or fire, ASUS will fix it or replace it for you during the first year after purchase.** Warranty covering accidental drops, spills, power surges, and fire damage One-way shipping (from ASUS to the user) at no additional cost 24 hour toll-free phone support One incident covered per notebook |
What's in the Box
Specifications
* Score may vary. Tested with Intel Core i7-720QM processor, 8GB DDR3 RAM, ATI Mobility Radeon HD5870 with 1GB GDDR5 VRAM.
** For notebooks purchased on or after Sept. 10, 2007. The ASUS 360 Notebook Service Program and Accidental Damage Warranty covers “ASUS” brand notebooks only, and does NOT extend to: “Built on ASUS,” “ASMobile,” “Powered by ASUS,” the Eee PC, or some other models. These retailers are currently among the companies that do NOT participate in the ASUS 360 Notebook Service Program and Accidental Damage Warranty: Best Buy, MicroCenter, and The Source by CircuitCity in Canada. Limit of one claim per notebook for Accidental Damage Warranty. ASUS reserves the right to discontinue this program and to modify the terms and conditions thereof at any time. ASUS Accidental Damage Warranty Program starts from the date of your ASUS notebook purchase, when all the requirements are met. One incident covered per notebook.
† According to RESCUECOM's consumer reliability report Q1 2009 and Q2 2009. Rated number 1 Windows-based PC maker in PCMag.com’s Service & Reliability Report 2009. Rated number 1 PC brand according to SquareTrade, the leading direct-to-consumer warranty company (for more information visit http://www.squaretrade.com/pages/laptop-reliability-1109/ ).
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- Nice MachineRecieved this laptop about a week ago. I do have to agree with the touchpad complaints - but its just an annoyance to me, not a deal buster. VERY quiet and cool. I hate the bloatware that usually comes preinstalled and will reformat on arrival. This one I am running pretty stock, not much to remove other than some desktop "shortcuts". Would buy again.
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- A good laptop if you know what you're doingI ordered the G73J-A1 at the end of July. I decided to write this review to help people learn what they have to do in order to make it work well.
First off, you must know that the drivers for the Radeon HD 5870 that are installed are the ones you should stay with. If you update to the newest drivers, it will cause problems with games crashing and videos/sound skipping or freezing. ASUS is working on a fix for this. I also believe that this is what people are talking about when they say their laptop overheats.
The second thing you should become acquainted with is that the touchpad needs to be configured and calibrated to your tastes. I downloaded the newest drivers from ASUS's website for the touchpad and after tweaking the settings, I'm able to use the touchpad to my liking. When the laptop first comes to you, you might think the buttons are very hard to push and the touchpad is not that responsive to your touch. Give yourself some time to calibrate yourself ... Read More
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- Great computer - minor problemsThe computer is amazing, great for playing games and working in the huge screen.
The only problem is that the rubber feet come out really easily and my screen came with a dead pixel.
The dead pixel is the only thing that keeps me from giving this 5 stars, because it have been great for everything else.
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- PEFRECTI bought this on Wed, it was at my door at 2 on Thurs. I have to say that I was shocked when I opened the box, which arrived unscathed from UPS. This thing is HUGE!, but that is what I wanted. Out of the box it is running like a champ... after about3 hours of reloading all my games and music, I can say that this laptop is a beast, it ran CODMW2 at full everything with no problems, and sounds amazing! As others have said, the mouse clicker is stiff, and the number pad and arrows take a little getting used to. This laptop defines "bang for your buck." My hat is of to ASUS for such a quality machine...
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- Video died on me in ANY 3D game I ran on it...Received the product and installed several popular games (World of Warcraft, StarCraft 2, Crysis, Unreal Tournament 3, etc.) and the games would run for 5 minutes, then vertical gray bars would show up and the video would be stuck. Games would lock up frequently, etc. I'm a seasoned gamer with several systems that I've built myself, so I ran the latest ATI drivers, patched the system, etc. and the system would still not be stable as expected. I promptly returned it to Amazon. I was aware of the stability with researching (yet thought it was a great deal for the components versus price), yet had to test it for myself...and it is true. This laptop is not stable and does not hold up.
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