G50v-a1

[Xfactor56]

Xoticpc is offering now!! Nice looking rig!!

[Xfactor56]

Less battery, but this G50 looks nice. 9700M GT has the DDR3 vs the 9600M GT DDR2. What do you all think? Probably too late to change my order, but I am curious....

ASUS G50V-A1 - PRE ORDER (http://www.xoticpc.com/product_info.php?products_id=2479{161}1411{76}1743 {187}1757{94}1903{92}2451{88}1305{186}734{93}2459{ 112}656{98}1799{96}1469{97}1469{168}1453{116}1416{ 117}1915{120}703{110}1729{169}1449{119}1898{100}73 4{164}1441{107}1879{106}1691{121}694{108}710{109}7 11{170}1492{173}1880{167}1452{103})
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- ASUS G50V-A1 - PRE ORDER
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- Asus G Series Matching Logitech Mouse
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- Smart Li-ion Battery (6-Cell)
- Asus G Series Matching Backpack made by Targus
- Sound Blaster Compatible 3D Audio - Included
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- Built in 2.0 Megapixel Camera
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- Built-in Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965 802.11 a/g/n
- Internal Bluetooth 2.0+ EDR
- Internal 8-in-1 Card Reader: MMC/SD/Mini-SD/XD/Memory Stick/MS Pro/MS Duo/MS Pro Duo
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- - 250GB SATA 150 5400RPM Hard Drive - Default
- - 250GB SATA 150 5400RPM Hard Drive - Default
- - Combo Dual Layer SuperMulti 8X DVDRW Drive w/ Software
- Standard Finish
- - 4,096MB (Corsair, Kingston, Major Brand) DDR2 800 (2 SODIMMs) Dual Channel Memory
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- 512MB PCI-Express nVidia GeForce 9700M GT DDR3 DX10
- -Intel® T9400 45nm "Montevina" Core™2 Duo 2.53GHz w/6MB L2 On-die cache - 1066MHz FSB 35 watt - ASUS Default Processor
- ASUS Zero Bright Dot (ZBD) Pixel Guarantee
- Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound
- 15.4" WSXGA+ "Glare Type" Super Clear Ultra Bright Glossy Screen (1680x1050)
- !! FREE !! UPS GROUND SHIPPING (Use Coupon Code FREESHIP in Checkout)
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- 2 Year ASUS GLOBAL Warranty, 24/7 Tech Support, 1 Year Accidental Damage Coverage & 2-Way Pre-Paid Overnight Shipping for Repairs
http://www.xoticpc.com/images/pixel_trans.gifSub-Total: $1,676.00

Sager NP2096 Custom Laptop (Built on the Compal JHL90) (http://www.xoticpc.com/product_info.php?products_id=2409{76}650{187}1757{ 94}1074{92}2423{88}2410{186}734{93}2044{193}657{11 2}656{98}1295{96}786{168}1453{116}1416{117}890{120 }703{110}2486{169}1449{119}1898{100}734{164}1441{1 07}1539{106}1688{121}1532{108}710{109}711{170}1591 {173}1175{103}1889{113}1413{111}1414{69}2404)
- 15.4" WSXGA+ "Glare Type" Super Clear Ultra Bright Glossy Screen (1680x1050) `
- Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound
- Standard Dead Pixel Policy
- ~Intel® T9400 45nm "Montevina" Core™2 Duo 2.53GHz w/6MB L2 On-die cache - 1066MHz FSB 35 watt
- 512MB PCI-Express nVidia GeForce 9600M GT DDR2 DX10
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- ~ 4,096MB DDR2 800 (2 SODIMMS) Dual Channel Memory (Requires Vista 64-Bit to recognize Full 4GB)
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- Standard Finish
- ~Combo 8x8x6x4x Dual Layer DVD +/-R/RW 5x DVD-RAM 24x CD-R/RW Drive w/Softwares
- ~ 320GB 5400RPM (Serial-ATA II 300 - 8MB Cache)
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- Internal 3-in-1 Card Reader (SD/MMC/MS)
- Internal Bluetooth 2.0+ EDR
- Built-in Intel® PRO/Wireless 5100 802.11 a/g/n
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- Built in 2.0 Megapixel Camera
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- Sound Blaster Compatible 3D Audio - Included
- Carying Case Optional (Select if desired)
- Smart Li-ion Battery (9-Cell)
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- Integrated Fingerprint Reader
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- ~Windows Vista Home Premium 64-Bit Installed (64&32-Bit CD Included) w/ Drivers & Utilities CD's
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- Sager 3 Year Parts & Labor Warranty, Lifetime Sager Toll Free Support

[Anewbus]

In my humble opinion, there is almost no gain with the G50V-A1 to the NP2096. That's just my opinion based on the specs, but no bench scores, since there aren't any for those GPUs yet.
Looks aren't everything and I think your 2096 can keep up the G50V-A1 without even breaking a sweat. I don't know how much difference there is between DDR2 and DDR3 and I doubt if anyone could even detect it unless it was massive.

[Xfactor56]

I always got the impression that DDR 3 was supposed to be way better than DDR 2. But in your opinion, the difference would be negligible?
I remember looking at some of the comparisons, but it has been awhile.
I agree with you regarding the looks. Sure it is nice to look nicer, but clearly the inside is what matters most.

[Jagg3d3d93]

You are better off with your current order you will get it way sooner! G50 is still on preorder as of today and spare batteries are backordered:(

[Anewbus]

I always got the impression that DDR 3 was supposed to be way better than DDR 2. But in your opinion, the difference would be negligible?
I remember looking at some of the comparisons, but it has been awhile.
I agree with you regarding the looks. Sure it is nice to look nicer, but clearly the inside is what matters most.

Actually, I said I don't know how much difference there is between DDR2 and DDR3 and I doubt if anyone could even detect it unless it was massive. What that means is that I don't know for certain and it would have to be massive to detect a difference. Like going from a computer with a 1.4GHZ CPU and 1GB of ram with an intergrated video card to a computer with a 2.6GHZ CPU and 2 GB of RAM and a dedicated video card with 512MB of vram. You will notice that difference. Unlike have two similar computers, one with a 2.24GHz CPU and the other with a 2.4GHz CPU..you would not notice anything. (Too small to detect).

[OregonCoastGamer]

Bam....
http://www.anandtech.com/memory/showdoc.aspx?i=2989
and Bam!
http://www.neoseeker.com/Articles/Hardware/Reviews/ddr2_vs_ddr3/

[Xfactor56]

Bam....
http://www.anandtech.com/memory/showdoc.aspx?i=2989
and Bam!
http://www.neoseeker.com/Articles/Hardware/Reviews/ddr2_vs_ddr3/

I could only understand about 30% of those, but what I gather is that, one day, DDR3 will be worth it, but not today. Is that about right? I appreciate you linking the articles.

[OregonCoastGamer]

(I didn't actually take the time to read those... lol)

[Xfactor56]

lol... I read the First and Last sections and skim the graphs.

[Jagg3d3d93]

Im getting so anxious for my laptop, God I want it to get here soon!

[Xfactor56]

Did you order the G50-A1 or the NP2096?

[Jagg3d3d93]

I ordered a G50V-A1