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Asus G53JW
$1,600.00
Released September, 2010
The Pros:Extremely powerful gaming components - Core i7 processor, 8GB DDR3 memory, Nvidia GeForce GTX 460M graphics with 1.5GB of dedicated VRAM. Interesting angular aesthetic - designed reminiscent of a F-117 stealth bomber. Remains cool and quiet during everyday use.
The Cons:Bulky and chunky looking. Very heavy - over 8 pounds! Poor battery life.
The Asus G53JW is a high-end 15.6" gaming laptop released in fall 2010 as an upgrade to the original G53. The G53JW mainly offers enhanced 3D-ready graphics, via one of Nvidia's new DirectX 11-optimized mobile Fermi cards.
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Both the G53JW and the 17.3" G73JW utilize the 1.5GB GDDR5 GeForce GTX 460M. The notebook is available with one of several processors from Intel's 2010 lineup, ranging from a 2.13GHz Core i3 to an overclocked 2.66GHz quad-core i7. The G53JW comes with up to 8GB of DDR3 memory and an optional Blu-ray drive to take advantage of an (optionally) 1080p, LED-backlit display. Bluetooth and 802.11n Wi-Fi connectivity, in addition to an HDMI output, are standard. The laptop is not very portable, weighing 7.9 lbs with an 8-cell battery.
Features
- 15.6" LED-backlit LCD (1366x768 or 1920x1080)
- Intel Core i3/i5/i7 CPU
- Max. 8GB DDR3 RAM
- Nvidia GeForce GTX 460M (1.5GB GDDR5)
- Max. 750GB hard drive, or 500GB solid-state hybrid
- Optional Blu-ray player/writer
- HDMI port
- 8-in-1 card reader
- 2.0MP webcam
- 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth
- Gigabit ethernet
- 3 USB ports
- EAX Advanced HD 5.0
- THX TruStudio
- 8-cell battery
- 7.9 lbs
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Pros & Cons
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extremely powerful gaming components - Core i7 processor, 8GB DDR3 memory, Nvidia GeForce GTX 460M graphics with 1.5GB of dedicated VRAM
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interesting angular aesthetic - designed reminiscent of a F-117 stealth bomber
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remains cool and quiet during everyday use
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well designed cooling system is very efficient, keeps heat away from the user (air is sucked in from below and expelled out of large vents on the back of the device)
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well laid out, comfortable, full sized keyboard - includes number pad, LED backlighting
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very heavy - over 8 pounds!
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mediocre 1366 x 768px resolution on the default display - same as displays down to 11.6"
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poor display viewing angles
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