BUY 8662 OR WAIT FOR g71g-q2 ?

[Dramacydal]

^^^^^ tittlE mistake NOT Q2. ITS G71G-GX ^^^^^
hey guys
should i buy the 8662 now or wait for the new asus g71g-GX.
well the asus g7 is a beast. how much do u think it would be ?
my budget $2000. should i wait for it ??
also any idea when its releasing ? was suppose to release in march but not yet come out.
+ i would prefer asus, coz of gloabal warranty since i live outside usa.

thanx in advance for answers :)

i compare coz it HAS 12 GIGS OF RAM !!
AND 17 CORE IN IT !

[BKR2879]

For an 8662 just under $2000 I have this build in progress right now....

- Display: 15.4" WSXGA+ "Glare Type" Super
- Arctic Silver: Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound
- Dead Pixel Policy: 0 Dead Pixel Policy (30 Day)
- Processor: ~Intel® P9600 45nm "Montevina" 2.66Ghz
- Video Card: nVidia GeForce GTX 260M 1,024MB
- External Monitor Video Adapter: No Video Adapter
- Ram: ~ 4,096MB DDR3 1066MHz Dual Chan
- Intel® Robson Turbo Memory: None Standard--
- Exterior Finish: Standard Finish
- Optical Drive: ~Combo 8x8x6x4x Dual Layer DVD +
- Primary Hard Drive: ~ 250GB 5400RPM (Serial-ATA II 3
- External Hard Drive (Back Up): No Back Up Hard Drive
- Floppy Drive: No Floppy Drive
- Memory Card Reader: Internal 7-in-1 Card Reader (MS/
- Bluetooth: Internal Bluetooth + EDR
- Wireless Network: Built-in Intel® PRO/Wireless 530
- Wireless Network Accessories: No Network Accessory
- Camera: Built in 2.0 Megapixel Camera
- TV Tuner: No TV Tuner
- Sound Card: Sound Blaster Compatible 3D Audi
- Case: Basic Black Business Case - Incl
- Battery: Smart Li-ion Battery (8-Cell)
- Car Adapter: No Car Adapter
- Spare AC Adapter: None Standard*
- Port Replicator / Dock / Adapter: No Dock/Hub/Adapter
- Fingerprint Reader: Integrated Fingerprint Reader
- Mouse / Keyboard Accessories: No External Keyboard or Mouse
- Notebook Cooler: No Notebook Cooler
- Operating System: None Standard - Drivers & Utilit
- Microsoft Office Software: No Office Software

I'll put my own OS in it once it's here. Pretty powerful machine for the money if you ask me.

Granted, I didn't want the size or weight of a 17" laptop, so I opted for the 15.4" screen of the 8662.

[powerpack]

$1995, link (http://www.excaliberpc.com/590083/asus-g71g-q2-17-notebook.html#TabSpecification).

Comparing a 17" to a 15'4? 9800m GS? What about NP5797?