ASUS Republic of Gamers G73JH-A1 17-Inch Gaming Laptop (Black)

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Brand: Asus
Category: Personal Computer

List Price: ~~$1,699.00~~
Buy New: $1,599.99
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Rating:

56 reviews
Sales Rank: 58

Color: Black
Media: Personal Computers
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 1.6
CPU Type: Intel Core i7
Processors: 1
System Memory: 8
Memory Type: SDRAM
Hard Drive Size: 1
Graphics RAM: 1000
Free Memory Slots: 4
Display Size: 17.3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 8
Dimensions (in): 16.6 x 12.8 x 2.3
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MPN: G73JH-A1
Model: G73JH-A1
UPC: 884840584308
EAN: 0884840584308
ASIN: B0039825JE

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:

•	1.6GHz Intel i7-720QM Quad-Core Processor
•	8GB DDR3 1066MHz; 4 SODIMM Sockets; up to 8GB
•	1TB (500G 7200RPM x2) HDD; Blue-Ray Disk Combo Drive; 802.11 b/g/n
•	17.3-Inch Full HD LED Display; ATI 5870 Graphics with 1G GDDR5; 2.0M Webcam
•	Windows Home Premium 64-bit Operating System; Gaming Backpack and Mouse

Accessories:

Norton 360 4.0 1 User (3 PC)

Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 3-User

Microsoft Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade [Home Premium to Professional]

ASUS GX800 3200DPI USB Laser Gaming Mouse

Key Features

Stealth fighter inspired design with rear venting thermal design for minimum frontal heat signature (Learn more)
Intel Core i7-720QM Quad Core processor with Intel Turbo Boost Technology to boost base speed from 1.6GHz to a maximum Turbo Boost speed of 2.8GHz (Learn more)
ASUS CPU Level Up and Power4Gear Hybrid to save battery life and delivers extreme performance on-demand (Learn more)
Brilliant 17.3-inch Full HD LED-backlit widescreen for an vibrant and immersive cinematic experience with resolution up to 1920 x 1080 (Learn more)
Latest and best mobile graphics processor powered by ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870 with 1GB GDDR5 VRAM for unprecedented gaming performance with DirectX 11 support (Learn more)
64-bit Windows 7 Home Premium for a faster and more reliable operating system
8GB of DDR3 RAM for ultra-fast gaming and multitasking computing (Learn more)
1TB (2x 500GB) 7,200RPM hard drives for fast and convenient storage for all your games and media (Learn more)
Blu-ray combo drive for watching the latest Blu-ray movies in Full HD and brilliant clarity
High-speed Wi-Fi networking (802.11 b/g/n @2.4 GHz) + Bluetooth v2.1
Integrated 2.0 megapixel webcam and Digital Array Mic for video calls with your friends and family
Illuminated and slanted ergonomic gaming keyboard with numeric keypad gives you complete control in any lighting environment for comfortable gaming hours-on-end (Learn more)
Altec Lansing speakers and EAX Advanced HD Audio to bring out the best in environmental simulation in surround sound technology (Learn more)
Complimentary Republic of Gamers backpack and 3200DPI laser gaming mouse
Warranty: 2 year ASUS 360 global warranty and 1 year Accidental Damage Warranty with 30-day Flawless Display Guarantee

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What's in the Box

ROG G73Jh-A1

Deluxe Republic of Gamers Backpack

Deluxe ROG Laser Gaming Mouse (3200DPI, adjustable DPI)

AC Adapter

8 cell Battery Pack

Warranty Information Card

Specifications

Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)

Display: 17.3-inch Full HD LED-backlit Widescreen (1920 x 1080)

CPU: Intel Core i7 processor 720QM (1.60GHz-2.8GHz Quad-Core)

Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870 1GB GDDR5 VRAM

Wireless: 802.11 b/g/n (@ 2.4GHz), Bluetooth v2.1

LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet

Memory: 8GB DDR3 1066MHz RAM, 4 x SODIMM (up to 8GB)

Storage: 1TB 7200RPM hard drive (500GB x 2) dual HDD

Optical Drive: Blu-ray combo drive (BD-ROM + DVD-R/W)

Camera: 2.0 Megapixel

Speakers: Altec Lansing speakers with EAX 4.0 sound

Microphone Digital Array Microphones

Card Reader: 8-in-1 card reader (MMC/SD/Mini-SD/XD/Memory stick/MS Pro/MS-Duo/MS-Pro Duo)

Input/ Output: 1 x Mic-in, 1 x Headphone-out, 1 x VGA port/Mini D-Sub 15-pin for external monitor, 4 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x Gigabit LAN, 1 x HDMI, 1 x Kensington Lock

Battery Pack: 8 cell

Dimensions: 12.56 x 16.38 x 2.25 ~ 0.08 –inches

Weight: 7.48 lbs. (with 8 cell battery and single HDD)

Color: Matte Black

^* 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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Customer Reviews:

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PEFRECT August 27, 2010
semi-geek
I 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...

1 out of 5 stars

Video died on me in ANY 3D game I ran on it... August 25, 2010
Brian S Swiger (Bellevue, Nebraska United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

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.

5 out of 5 stars

ASUS Republic of Gamers G73JH-A2 Review August 20, 2010
Maxwell L. Schmitz
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Model purchased: A73jh-A2
Ownership period: One week
Other laptops that were being considered: Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q880, Alienware M17x, 17" MacBook Pro

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

This is a one-week review of the A73jh-A2 laptop that I recently purchased from The Price Pros via Amazon.com. The shipping was stellar, receiving the machine only 4 days after I ordered it (Standard Ground Shipping). Upon arrival, I unboxed everything and set up the laptop. As mentioned in other reviews, there definitely is a lot unnecessary bloatware on the machine, but with a half hour and a little bit of patience, that can be removed quite easily.

The hard drives are partitioned in a rather non-traditional way with two partitions on each disc (4 partitions total). I was going to reformat these partitions but I really didn't see the need. I use the C Drive for the OS and basic software programs. I use the D Drive for games and higher-end software programs such as Adobe software and Autodesk software. The remaining two partitions (The E and F Drives) are primarily for documents and data. This works out for me but if you want to rearrange the hard discs it would be very simple.

At first, I was a little worried that there was a malfunction with the keyboard, as the backlit keyboard did not turn on after starting the computer up. However, I just needed to hit the FN+BACKLIGHT key to get that up and running. No problem there. The screen is absolutely gorgeous and when comparing it to my old 1280x800 resolution laptop, it just blows it out of the water with full 1080p resolution. I heard some negative reviews about the mouse pad and click buttons, however I don't use these when I'm working/gaming so it really isn't an issue. You do need to press down more that other machines to click the left and right mouse buttons on the machine though. As mentioned in other reviews, this laptop remains amazingly quite, a definite plus.

I was also concerned about the Bios version. I had read in many articles that upgrading the Bios from 206 to 209 was vital to fix many issues with the laptop. I was all prepared to flash the Bios, but when I checked the version it was already 209. However, if you receive a machine that has Bios version 206, use the Asus EasyFlash option to change it to 209. Do not use WinFlash, I hear it often results in errors.

I am still getting used to the chicklet keyboard, it's a bit different for me. There is absolutely no lag with the keys as others have mentioned. That was fixed with Bios version 209. I've noticed that many people who post negative reviews about this machine either don't know that much about computers to know how to simply fix the problems, or they don't have the patience to do so. Like anything, it's a product, and there are bound to be issues eventually. In the few cases where the machine doesn't work correctly, it's usually when someone doesn't know how to properly flash the Bios, or the manufacturer shipped it with defective hardware. It doesn't mean that Asus designed a poor machine; it just means that things happen. I've read so many reviews where someone sent it in for a repair because they didn't know what they were doing, yet they report that it's a horrible product. Ironic.

PERFORMANCE AND GAMING

As far as performance goes, this machine delivers in a big way. I primarily purchased this machine to play StarCraft II and to render animations in 3ds Max 2011. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870 is phenomenal. StarCraft II, Resident Evil 5, Dead Space, The Sims 3, BioShock II, Doom III, and Modern Warfare II all run on maximum settings with vertical sync and anti-aliasing (AA)at full 1080p native resolution at around 40-80fps. These can be increased by tweaking the AA settings. For StarCraft II fans, AA can be forced via the new Catalyst 10.7a Beta driver which is available for download on AMD's website. This does however take a huge performance hit on your computer. I would suggest using 2x or 4x AA with StarCraft II to maintain playable frame rates.

While monitoring the RAM I noticed that it rarely ever goes about 35%. With full 8GB, I wouldn't expect it to. The CPU with Turbo Boost technology is amazing, often boosting itself around 2.4Ghz when necessary, and even higher depending on what's running. I have yet to use the overclock button, I've really had no need for it yet, but it is a cool concept. Core temperatures rarely ever go above 60C even when gaming, multitasking, and rendering (monitored using SpeedFan).

I decided to test out tessellation with DirectX11, so I installed Dirt 2. I can max out the settings and it looks absolutely gorgeous, with an average frame rate of 40fps. This gets me excited for future DirectX11 games and NextGen gaming in general!

NEGATIVE ASPECTS

The only downside I can think of is that it might be difficult to haul anywhere. I haven't given that a go yet. Also, the rubber padding in front of the keyboard (where you rest your hands) does take wear easily, though it feels absolutely amazing. I used to be really anal about stuff like this when it came to laptops, but I guess the sheer power of this machine has distracted me from this minor setback. I suppose it can always be replaced if I were ever to sell this machine to a new owner, which I don't intend on doing.

PERIPHERALS

I haven't used the Asus backpack that it came with, but it looks very sold (built by Targus, a commendable brand). The ROG mouse is excellent, though I've hardly ever used the custom DPI settings. I've also ordered a non-silicon keyboard cover and gaming mousepad. Will report on those one I get them. The only concern that I have in the back of my mind with the cover is cooling issues, but I'll address those when and if they occur.

CONCLUSION SO FAR

All in all, this is an excellent machine and the price is outstanding. The Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q880 had less RAM and a lower quality graphics card for around the same price. The Alienware M17x was a fine quality machine, but it was over $1,000 more with matching specs (though it looks the coolest). The MacBook Pro wasn't even a performance machine at all, even to match the specifications of the Asus, it would have cost me $1,700 more for the MacBook Pro, and that's excluding 500GB of HDD space. That being said, I am very happy with my decision and you should feel confident buying one for yourself too!

EXLUDED IN REVIEW

-Webcam (Not used yet)
-Sound (I use a Logitech Sound System as opposed to the laptop system)
-Microphone (I assume it works)
-Battery (I don't intend on using it on battery)
-Warranty (Haven't had to use it, I'm sure it's just fine)

Another review pending | Will post after 3 months of ownership. Any questions, feel free to ask! I love technology!

5 out of 5 stars

Asus GH73JH-A1 - great laptop August 15, 2010
David
The Asus GH73JH-A1 - gaming laptop is great for most all applications. I'm very satisfied.Good value for price.

2 out of 5 stars

Not bad but not the best either. Not worth this much money. August 12, 2010
Manmeet Singh (Dallas, Texas, USA)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful

Laptop model: G73JH-A1
Ownership period till date: 3 months

past laptops owned: MacBook Pro 17", Thinkpad R42, Asus Netbook.

Setup: 2 full HD external displays - one via VGA and one via HDMI. External keyboard. Laptop's LCD doesn't work in this setup.
Uses: Development (primarily) and sometimes video editing. Desktop replacement.

Bad about G73JH-A1:
- Driver issues from the beginning.
- Creative 32-bit Audio drivers caused computer freezes - learnt this after visiting a lot of forums and a lot of frustration later.
- Vertical grey stripes and freezes while playing any computer game - Crysis or NFS Underground. Gave up gaming on this after trying so many freezes.
- XP driver support is not there for video. Had to use desktop drivers for ATI Radeon 5870 for win XP 32 to get video to work.
- Haven't tried keyboard much, I use external gaming keyboard. But so far, keyboard has been good in usage.

Good about G73JH-A1:
- Quite powerful CPU - quad core.
- Aids in development, but one can get any quad core for that.
- Runs cool. No need for laptop chill mat.

Read about support:
You send in this laptop, it doesn't get repaired for weeks. Therefore, I am afraid to send it in for repairs.

Summary:
Not worth so much money. This should be less than a grand.

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ASUS Republic of Gamers G73JH-A1 17-Inch Gaming Laptop (Black)

Key Features

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Uncompromised Performance for the Next-Gen Gamer

Enjoy Vibrant Media

Aerodynamic Design

Built with one of the World’s Most Intelligent Notebook Processors

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ASUS 360** -- 2 Year Global Warranty

ASUS ADW** -- 1 Year Accidental Damage Warranty**

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