The Asus G50V is a 15" gaming laptop launched in late August 2008. Based on the new Centrino 2 platform, the G50V features the latest mobile Intel Core 2 Duo processors, 4GB of fast 800MHz DDR2 ram, a 15.4" LCD screen with a resolution of 1680x1050, the option for dual hard disk drives, and either a DVD writer or DVD writer/Blu-ray combo. For video and gaming the G50V features the nVidia GeForce 9700M GT with 512MB of dedicated GDDR3 VRAM. While this adds heat and noise while degrading battery life, this is the heart of the gamer's pc - allowing for even the latest PC games to be played at higher settings. Due to this, while the laptop uses a 6 cell battery, it only lasts up to 2 hours in battery conservation mode.

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MSRP $2,000.00
Release date August, 2008
Brand Asus
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Pros & Cons

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Pros:
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fairly light compared to other large 15-17" laptops - usually weigh 8 or more pounds
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extremely powerful components - easily desktop replacement quality (fast Core 2 Duo, 4GB DDR2, Nvidia 9700M GT)
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includes high quality ports such as HDMI and eSATA
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includes SplashTop instant-on OS
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full numeric keypad
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can play the latest games on full resolution at higher detail levels
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Cons:
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heavy - 6.2 pounds, not good for transportability or mobile computing
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ugly/gaudy gamer-style appearance
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only 720p capable resolution
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poor battery life (only up to 2 hours without intensive use)
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Details

Features

  • Platform: Centrino 2, Intel C2D
  • Graphics: 15.4" LCD widescreen (1680×1050) powered by the NVIDIA GeForce 9700 GT (512MB dedicated VRAM)
  • Network connectivity: Integrated 802.11a/b/g/n, bluetooth 2.1 optional, Gigabit Ethernet
  • I/O & Expansion: 1 x Microphone-in jack, 1 x Headphone-out jack (S/PDIF), 1 x VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin for external monitor, 4 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x IEEE 1394 port, 1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert, 1 x HDMI, 1 x E-SATA, 1 x TV Antenna Input (optional)
  • Battery: 6-cell (2 hours on battery saving settings)
  • Dimentions: 37.5 x 26.5 x 3.43 - 4.06 cm (W x D x H)
  • Weight: 6.2 pounds

 

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This report was started September 4, 2008 at 12:56 pm by yale, with the last edit occurring Today, 3:03 AM by yale
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*yale @ 1/4/2009 3:04:41 AM

*yale @ 1/4/2009 3:03:47 AM

  • added a competitor: HP HDX18
  • added a competitor: Alienware Area-51 m15x
  • added a competitor: Gateway P-173X FX
  • new pro/con: poor battery life (only up to 2 hours without intensive use)
  • new pro/con: only 720p capable resolution
  • new pro/con: can play the latest games on full resolution at higher detail levels
  • new pro/con: full numeric keypad
  • new pro/con: includes SplashTop instant-on OS
  • new pro/con: includes high quality ports such as HDMI and eSATA
  • new pro/con: extremely powerful components - easily desktop replacement quality (fast Core 2 Duo, 4GB DDR2, Nvidia 9700M GT)
  • new pro/con: ugly/gaudy gamer-style appearance
  • new pro/con: fairly light compared to other large 15-17" laptops - usually weigh 8 or more pounds
  • new pro/con: heavy - 6.2 pounds, not good for transportability or mobile computing

*Omar @ 9/5/2008 5:11:05 PM

  • updated the features

*yale @ 9/4/2008 1:11:13 PM

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