The G73 is the latest portable gaming on the success of ASUS product line G-series. This monster has a 17.3 inch Core i7 processor, 8 GB of RAM, and has a mobile video card more powerful, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870.
ASUS G73JH-A2 has the following specifications:
- 17.3-inch 1080p (1920x1080) display with LED backlighting
- Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
- Intel Core i7-720QM processor (1.6GHz/2.8GHz Turbo Mode, 6MB L3 cache)
- ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870 1GB GDDR5 graphics card
- 8GB DDR3-1066 RAM
- Two 500GB 7200RPM hard drives (Seagate Momentus 7200.4/ST9500420AS) (Non-RAID)
- Atheros AR9285 802.11n Wireless LAN adapter
- Built-in Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
- 8X DVD Super Multi drive
- Two-year limited warranty (one year on battery pack) with one year of accidental damage protection
- 8-cell battery pack (14.8V, 5200mAh, 75Wh)
- Weight: 8.5 pounds
- Dimensions: 16.3” (W) x 12.6” (D) x 1.8” (H)
- MSRP: $1,599
The ASUS G73JH is available as a notebook pre-configured only, although some dealers to offer XoticPC limited customization. Those looking Blu-ray should check G73JH-A1 model, which has the same specifications as our test unit and a Blu-ray to $ 1,699.
The ASUS G73 is has a "stealth" look, with a non-traditional way with angled surfaces and sharp lines that is clearly influenced by modern stealth aircraft. . The back stands out is especially aggressive with their exhaust vents at an angle.
The physical size of the G73 is daunting, even compared with other 17-inch laptops. The chassis is made with cane up 5 degrees, which gives the notebook a feeling stronger and helps with ergonomics. The laptop has a rubber shell, which is a nice touch and adds a measure of durability.
The G73JH comes with a 17.3-inch screen with LED backlight with a full HD (1920x1080) resolution. The screen has a glossy surface that helps to make colors more vibrant, but suffers from reflections as a result. The screen is, in a word, beautiful. It is a pleasure to use for games and multimedia. The viewing angles are about average, there is little color change from side to side. However, quickly wash and dark colors from above and below.
The display has high resolution, and that is appreciated. With Full HD is easy to view two windows side by side without damage too. The higher resolution also helps to bring out fine details in games and reduces the amount of scrolling required when surfing the Web.
