Asus G73Jh Gaming Notebook Review
Introduction
We mentioned that the G73 had killer specs and here they are. At the heart of this monster is an Intel Core i7 720QM quad-core processor, clocked at 1.6GHz with Turbo Boost technology for increased single core performance (up to 2.8GHz) and Hyper-Threading for multitasking situations. We find 8GB of DDR3 RAM installed, along with 1TB of total storage, consisting of two 500GB Seagate hard drives. But the real draw is ATI's Mobility HD 5870 graphics card with 1GB of GDDR5 memory and enough pixel pushing power to feed a 17.3" screen. In addition, Asus includes a full sized keyboard, Blu-ray drive, and a 2MP webcam, and a all of this comes at a relatively affordable price point. Interested? We thought so. Read on to find out how fast the G73 really is, and if it has what it takes to be your next laptop.
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Asus G73JH-A1 Notebook
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Model
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G73JH-A1 |
| Display |
17.3" (1920 x 1080) LED backlit |
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CPU
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Intel Core i7 720QM @ 1.6GHz (2.8GHz Turbo) |
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Memory
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8GB DDR3 1066MHz |
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Graphics
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ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870 1GB GDDR5, DX11 Capable |
| Storage |
1TB (2 x 500GB) 7200RPM Hard Drives |
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Optical
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Blu-ray Combo Drive |
| Operating System |
Windows 7 Home Premium x64 |
| Wireless |
Intel 802.11 B/G/N @ 2.4GHz, Bluetooth v2.1 |
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Webcam
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2.0 Megapixel |
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LAN
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10/100/1000 Ethernet |
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Ports
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4 USB, Ethernet, HDMI, VGA, microphone, headset, 8-in-1 Flash Memory Card Reader |
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Weight
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8.0 lbs with battery |
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Dimensions
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16.4" x 12.6" x 2.3" (WxDxH) |
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Warranty
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2 Year Parts / Labor |
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Price
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$1645 |
Measuring in at 16.4" wide by 12.6" deep and weighing 8 lbs, the G73 does not qualify as thin and light. Don't get us wrong though, it is mobile enough for LAN parties and occasional travel, but much too large to carry on and use during a flight. Yes, the G73JH is smaller and lighter than your average desktop replacement notebook, but we feel that it is similar in that it begs to be stationary and plugged into a wall outlet.
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