And what do you guys think, how does this compare to HP deal (dv6t quad core i7-720 for $900) -this one being ASUS and the other HP???
Here are the specs:
ASUS N61Vn-A1 Windows 7 Home Premium Intel Core 2 Quad Q9000 2.0G 16" 4GB DDR3 320GB DVD Super Multi NVIDIA GeForce GT 240M 1GB DDR3 VRAM 1 x Express Card 15.4" x 10.6" x 1.2-1.5" 6.5 lbs. Carry Bag/Optical Mouse 30days Zero Bright Dot LCD
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9000(2.00GHz) FSB 1066MHz L2 Cache 6MB Intel PM45 16" Wide Screen Support Yes Resolution 1366 x 768 LCD Features LED backlight
Operating System Windows 7 Home Premium GPU/VPU NVIDIA GeForce GT 240M Video Memory 1GB DDR3 VRAM Graphic Type Dedicated Card
HDD 320GB 7200rpm
Memory 4GB Optical Drive Optical Drive Type DVD Super Multi Optical Drive Interface Integrated Communications LAN 10/100/1000Mbps WLAN 802.11 bgn Bluetooth Yes Ports Card Slot 1 x Express Card USB 3 Video Port 1 x VGA, 1 x HDMI Other port 1 x E-SATA Audio Ports 1 x Microphone-in jack 1 x Headphone-out jack (S/PDIF) Audio Audio Integrated Sound card Speaker Internal Speakers Input Device Touchpad Yes Keyboard Standard Supplemental Drive Card Reader 8-in-1 card reader, SD, MMC, MS, MS-Pro, mini SD w/ adapter, MS-Duo, MS-Pro Duo via adapter Webcam 1.3MP Power Battery 6-cell lithium ion Physical spec Dimensions 15.4" x 10.6" x 1.2-1.5" Weight 6.5 lbs. Manufacturer Warranty Accidental Damage Warranty 1 year ASUS Accidental Damage Warranty - Drops, Fire, Spill, Surge Parts 2 years limited Labor 2 years limited
Different micro-arquitectures. Core 2 Quad has the "core" microarquitecture, while the i7 has the Nehalem microarchitecture. Clock by Clock, Nehalem has a 15% to 20% advantage in speed. The Asus is a 2Ghz quad and the HP is a 1.6Ghz Quad, thereby the Asus has about a 20% clockspeed advantage which negates the Nehalem architectural advantage. In essence both will perform about the same, but if given a choice, I'd go core i7 provided that all other specs are about the same. Though in this case I see the Asus has more memory and a better video card.
kentative
New Member
posted: Nov. 19, 2009 @ 3:09p
I'd stay away from HP like a plague, google hplies. I am one of the affected laptop owner who got nothing but a cover story when I called in. Newegg, on the other hand, I only had good services from. Although their prices tend to be a bit higher.
oldfartgamer said: Different micro-arquitectures. Core 2 Quad has the "core" microarquitecture, while the i7 has the Nehalem microarchitecture. Clock by Clock, Nehalem has a 15% to 20% advantage in speed. The Asus is a 2Ghz quad and the HP is a 1.6Ghz Quad, thereby the Asus has about a 20% clockspeed advantage which negates the Nehalem architectural advantage. In essence both will perform about the same, but if given a choice, I'd go core i7 provided that all other specs are about the same. Though in this case I see the Asus has more memory and a better video card.
Bit inaccurate. i7 can overclock up to 2.8 ghz so the i7 is actually faster even at 1.6 ghz...
flobb said: we use 95% HP for our business and i've never had to do more than 3 emails (diagnostics) to get a part overnighted under warranty. Guess you are lucky. Because I never had anything but trouble with HP in past and stopped ordering from them few years ago. Then I took the bait and ordered dv8t 3 weeks ago. Still waiting for it even though credit card was charged instantly. Shipping date was moved twice already. Took me 6 emails to find out order status and the conversation is not over yet. And every email HP sends is about 2 pages of meaningless info. Yes, every simple 2-liner sent to them generates 2 pages of junk in response. Will give them until BF then pull the plug if nothing happens
I just purchased this laptop from GentechPC. It's the best deal on high end laptop that I've found. Besides, Asus has the best warranty out there! A free 1-year accidental damage warranty! You'll pay hundreds extra just for the warranty that you get for free from Asus.
G51J-A1 Asus G51j-A1 15.6" FHD LED/Core i7 720QM/NV GTX 260M 1GB GDDR3/4G DDR3/640G/W7HP64 Order Processing Completed 1 $1,449.00 $1,449.00 Optical Drive: 2X Blu-Ray Read/8X DVDRW Super Multi Combo Drive $139.00 $139.00 Additional Battery: None External USB HD: None Bluetooth: Built-in Bluetooth™ V2.0+EDR WiFi: 802.11 Wireless a/b/g/n Gaming Mouse: Included Backpack: Included Windows Recovery Disk and Drivers CD: Inclueded 30days Zero Bright Dot Guaranteed: Yes through Asus Packaging: Shipping with Double Box Warranty: Asus 2 Year Limited Global Warranty Asus Support & Service: 24/7 Toll-Free, Both Way Next Day Air Shipping 24/7 Support hotline: 1-888-678-3688 (except holidays) Accidental Damage Warranty: http://adw.asus.com/content/adp/default.aspx Webcam: Built-in 2.0 MP Webcam Additional AC Adapter: No Additional AC Adapter Primary Hard Drive: 320GB 7200rpm SATA II Secondary Hard Drive: 320GB 7200rpm SATA II GPU: nVidia GeForce GTX 260M 1GB GDDR3 VRAM Screen: 15.6 inch 16:9 1920X1080 FHD/LED glossy Dead Pixel Warranty: Standard Manufacturer Dead Pixel Warranty Car Adapter: None Thermal Compound: IC Diamond 24 Carat Thermal Compound on CPU/GPU $43.00 $43.00 CPU: i7-720QM, 1.60~2.80GHz, 2.5 GT/s, 45nm, 6MB, 45W RAM: 4GB PC3-1333Mhz DDR3 (2GBx2) $99.00 $99.00 Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit System Recovery DVD Free Game: Batman Arkham Asylum free download code : Included AC Adapter and Battery: Included Shipping: Ground: $0.00 Sales Tax: $0.00
DVSman
Member
posted: Nov. 25, 2009 @ 8:11p
This is a great computer. I bought my Asus G51j from J&R (for $1349 before another $67.45 from Bing CB!)but they have since bumped up the price to $1499. After a little searching though I found another deal from Compsource for $1,404 – $28.08 (BCB) = $1,375.92
My guess, almost every retailer selling this computer will have it on back-order. I ordered while it was out of stock at J&R and it took a week or so to come back into stock & then get delivered - which was no big deal. I would imagine most retailers are facing the same time constraints.
FWIW!
Wineaux said: I just purchased this laptop from GentechPC. It's the best deal on high end laptop that I've found. Besides, Asus has the best warranty out there! A free 1-year accidental damage warranty! You'll pay hundreds extra just for the warranty that you get for free from Asus.
G51J-A1 Asus G51j-A1 15.6" FHD LED/Core i7 720QM/NV GTX 260M 1GB GDDR3/4G DDR3/640G/W7HP64 Order Processing Completed 1 $1,449.00 $1,449.00 Optical Drive: 2X Blu-Ray Read/8X DVDRW Super Multi Combo Drive $139.00 $139.00 Additional Battery: None External USB HD: None Bluetooth: Built-in Bluetooth™ V2.0+EDR WiFi: 802.11 Wireless a/b/g/n Gaming Mouse: Included Backpack: Included Windows Recovery Disk and Drivers CD: Inclueded 30days Zero Bright Dot Guaranteed: Yes through Asus Packaging: Shipping with Double Box Warranty: Asus 2 Year Limited Global Warranty Asus Support & Service: 24/7 Toll-Free, Both Way Next Day Air Shipping 24/7 Support hotline: 1-888-678-3688 (except holidays) Accidental Damage Warranty: http://adw.asus.com/content/adp/default.aspx Webcam: Built-in 2.0 MP Webcam Additional AC Adapter: No Additional AC Adapter Primary Hard Drive: 320GB 7200rpm SATA II Secondary Hard Drive: 320GB 7200rpm SATA II GPU: nVidia GeForce GTX 260M 1GB GDDR3 VRAM Screen: 15.6 inch 16:9 1920X1080 FHD/LED glossy Dead Pixel Warranty: Standard Manufacturer Dead Pixel Warranty Car Adapter: None Thermal Compound: IC Diamond 24 Carat Thermal Compound on CPU/GPU $43.00 $43.00 CPU: i7-720QM, 1.60~2.80GHz, 2.5 GT/s, 45nm, 6MB, 45W RAM: 4GB PC3-1333Mhz DDR3 (2GBx2) $99.00 $99.00 Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit System Recovery DVD Free Game: Batman Arkham Asylum free download code : Included AC Adapter and Battery: Included Shipping: Ground: $0.00 Sales Tax: $0.00
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