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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.
MSRP $2,000.00
Release date August, 2008
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- 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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Asus G50V
• ASUS G50VT-V1 15.4-Inch Laptop (2.53 GHz Intel T9400 Processor, 4 GB RAM, 320 GB 7200 RPM Hard Drive, Nvidia 9800M GS Graphics, Vista Premium)
UPC: 884840364436
EAN: 884840364436
Competitors
MSRP $1,549.00
Released September, 2008
Pros
- a quality sound system to replace the usual tinny laptop speakers
- full 1080p support on a large screen
- an affordable base model
- gamer-grade video card
Cons
- poor battery life
- very large and heavy
Asus G50V
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HP HDX18
MSRP $1,499.00
Released June, 2008
Pros
- powerful video card with 512MB of dedicated VRAM - stronger than the much more common 9600M
- affordable price
- powerful processor and 4GB of RAM
Cons
- fairly hefty at 7 pounds - not good for transportability or mobile computing, but somewhat lighter than 8 and 9 pound monsters
- somewhat large screen bezel
- slightly older and slower than the latest gaming laptops
Asus G50V
vs.
Alienware Area-51 m15x
MSRP $1,622.00
Released August, 2008
Pros
- 8800M graphics card is extremely powerful - almost on par with 9700 or 9800, and well ahead of the more common 9600
Cons
- difficult to find
- 9.2 pounds is extremely heavy - not very mobile!
- poor battery life due to the fact that there is no second onboard graphics for battery-saving usage
Asus G50V
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Gateway P-173X FX
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Pros
- fairly light compared to other large 15-17" laptops - usually weigh 8 or more pounds
- extremely powerful components - easily desktop replacement quality (fast Core 2 Duo, 4GB DDR2, Nvidia 9700M GT)
- includes high quality ports such as HDMI and eSATA
- full numeric keypad
- can play the latest games on full resolution at higher detail levels
- Wonderful display quality
Cons
- heavy - 6.2 pounds, not good for transportability or mobile computing
- ugly/gaudy gamer-style appearance
- only 720p capable resolution
- poor battery life (only up to 2 hours without intensive use)
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Pros
- fairly light compared to other large 15-17" laptops - usually weigh 8 or more pounds
- extremely powerful components - easily desktop replacement quality (fast Core 2 Duo, 4GB DDR2, Nvidia 9700M GT)
- includes high quality ports such as HDMI and eSATA
- full numeric keypad
- can play the latest games on full resolution at higher detail levels
- includes SplashTop instant-on OS
Cons
- heavy - 6.2 pounds, not good for transportability or mobile computing
- ugly/gaudy gamer-style appearance
- only 720p capable resolution
- poor battery life (only up to 2 hours without intensive use)
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