New Afterburner Lighting for ASUS G Series

[Justin@XoticPC]

We have just launched New "After Burner FX" Lighting available on the ASUS G Series Notebooks. We have them available in Blue, Red and Green. After approximately 8 weeks of testing these are now available for purchase. I have just updated the pictures to include a red one we did earlier along with a new modification to the light bar under the screen. :)

UPDATE 11/12/10 I wanted to update that on the G73 we have set the lights to be controlled by the default button ASUS uses to turn off the keyboard and light bar lights. For the G53 we are setting up a touch sensor to turn the lights on and off. :)

Here are a couple images:

http://www.xoticpc.com/images/full.jpg

http://www.xoticpc.com/images/upclose.jpg

http://www.xoticpc.com/images/G73red1.gif

http://www.xoticpc.com/images/G73red2.gif

http://www.xoticpc.com/images/G73red3.gif

[Maverick494]

any reason you can't do this to the sager back vent ports?

[tabuburn]

I think one reason would be is that the newer Asus G Series laptops, like the G73's and G53's, have extra space in their vents to accommodate the lights.

[Maverick494]

I think one reason would be is that the newer Asus G Series laptops, like the G73's and G53's, have extra space in their vents to accommodate the lights.

My 8690 has extra space as well, I just don't know if its enough.

[SmogHog]

The Asus G Series are beautiful looking machines.

Why junk them up?

IMO,if you've got an extra $99,put it into upgrades that will improve your computing experience.

[Joseph@XoticPC]

This is just a first for modifications like this. As we see how the reception is to the G series Asus we will start to branch off into different computers. As we explore the Sager options there is a possibility that it could be offered. However as you can see the QA process for something like this certainly isnt short so getting it soon may be out of the picture.

I will say though that in person this modification is even more impressive. the pictures are good, but they do not do the modification full justice.

[Soundaholic]

i'd say beautiful is subjective. If someone would rather spend on lights than upgrade his hardware and be happy with it, I don't see why not.

[powerpack]

Looks cool.

[Slowboto]

I think it looks nice, not sure if I would get it, but it is great that it is an option.

[HighImStan]

I'd get them if there is a button/switch to control on/off. I rather leave lights off for downloads at night :)

[Justin@XoticPC]

The Asus G Series are beautiful looking machines.

Why junk them up?

IMO,if you've got an extra $99,put it into upgrades that will improve your computing experience.

As with Desktop Case lighting some like the extra lighting and some prefer the more stealth no lighting look. We are trying to provide a option no one else does for those that like to add a little flare to the look of the machine.

[acbatchelor]

I knew you would do this after I already got mine. :mad2:

[Joseph@XoticPC]

Send it back in acbatchelor :)

[Blackscreen]

Send it back in acbatchelor :)

Oh, come on Joseph. The only thing worse than waiting for your G73 is having to send it out and wait for it again...

[acbatchelor]

Send it back in acbatchelor :)

Can't, I need it for college. My other laptop pretty much died on me after I got this one. I saw it coming and got this one just in time. It's okay though. I don't need it, just want it.

[acbatchelor]

Oh, come on Joseph. The only thing worse than waiting for your G73 is having to send it out and wait for it again...

That's true to. ;)

[Justin@XoticPC]

Oh, come on Joseph. The only thing worse than waiting for your G73 is having to send it out and wait for it again...

If it can't be parted with unfortunately thats the only way for it to be done. :(

[Redman24]

If u alreday pre-ordered it, and havnt gotten to phase 2 yet, how do u make changes?

[tabuburn]

If u alreday pre-ordered it, and havnt gotten to phase 2 yet, how do u make changes?

Send an email to verifications@xoticpc.com and tell them you want to add this option and they'll tell you how to send the extra payment.

[Redman24]

But i will only get them if u can turn them off. So is there the option to turn them off and on?

[acheronx1]

Ah... Justin!!

I am not amused... you release this AFTER I get my new laptop!! Haha.

I would TOTALLY have paid for that to be put on my laptop. That's an insane modification. Looks amazing.

Good job!

[Proclarity]

But i will only get them if u can turn them off. So is there the option to turn them off and on?

I've emailed Brett asking the same thing. He said that it can't be turned off.

[tabuburn]

Well, that's another reason not to use it while unplugged.

[Joseph@XoticPC]

We will test the battery life difference between our lighted models and a non lighted models. The power draw is really small so I am curious if it makes much difference at all. Once i test the two I will post an update.

[UntilMoraleImproves]

Very cool. Is there a kit we can buy to add in ourselves?

[Justin@XoticPC]

Thanks for all your feedback! This is all special Low Voltage LED Lighting that is being used. We have tested through several different lights before ultimately deciding on the LED's we chose. We are working on a switch to control them. We are testing it in a G53 now and should have that finalized this week. :)

[Maverick494]

I would love to see a kit that could be fitted to any laptop should the user so desire. I bet there would be plenty demand for it. I would definitely buy it and try to fit it to my 8690. I am considering trying to use a low power LED and some fiber optic strands to do a light around the edge of the LCD and keyboard.

[Maverick494]

I know where I would put the switch for lights on a sager 8690.... Exactly the same spot the power button is, except on the oppisite side of the LCD.

I am thinking that I could then run the fiber in the groove around the keyboard between the silver stripe and around the LCD in the groove between the front and back pieces. It would just be a matter of taking the power for the LED that is already there and applying it to the new LED on that side or better yet just seeing if you can some how tie in the fiber optic to the existing LED on that side.

[singleshot71]

What I'm wandering is....why not put the lights in that can change color? IE like the Alienware models (desktop). Can't that hard to do, as long as there is a program to change them in the machine.

[coyoteblue]

Sad that you can't turn them on and off, that would be a great addition if you can manage to work it in somehow. Not something I would do for my laptop otherwise, but they look fantastic! Nice job. :)

[Redman24]

Sad that you can't turn them on and off, that would be a great addition if you can manage to work it in somehow. Not something I would do for my laptop otherwise, but they look fantastic! Nice job. :)
But right now Justin just said they're working on a switch, so we'll see. Make tht happen and it's an auto buy for me.

[onepiece634]

I think beside toggle on and off, adding different brightness or breathing effect which will changes according to the load of the system, such as low brightness when the system is working under minimum work load and maximum brightness when the system is under maximum work load which mean when the work load gets heavier the lighting gets brighter gradually. It will be even better if the keyboard and vent lightings can be customizable.

I think people don't mind fishing out more from their pocket for customizable lightings and the special vent lighting effect.
That will surely make the whole system look more awesome.

[coyoteblue]

But right now Justin just said they're working on a switch, so we'll see. Make tht happen and it's an auto buy for me.

Doh! I missed that, thanks for pointing it out. Decisions, decisions...

[Justin@XoticPC]

Thanks for all your feedback! :) We are working on the switch but it will take a little longer until it is completed.

I have updated the first post on the thread with a red one we did along with a new modification to the light bar under the LCD. (Normally blue and we changed it to Red)

[Redman24]

Oh wow, i thought that the vents just lighted up, not the front part too. Thats cool.

[ryukenden]

Does these afterburner increase the temps? LOL

[tabuburn]

It shouldn't increase the temp by more than half a degree or so since LED's are pretty good at keeping heat emissions very low.

[Justin@XoticPC]

Now available on the G53 :)

[lordvader]

This is just a first for modifications like this. As we see how the reception is to the G series Asus we will start to branch off into different computers. As we explore the Sager options there is a possibility that it could be offered. However as you can see the QA process for something like this certainly isnt short so getting it soon may be out of the picture.

I will say though that in person this modification is even more impressive. the pictures are good, but they do not do the modification full justice.

I like the Lights
But will this light modification harm the computer performance in teh long run in anyway ?
How do we shut off the lights ?
I mean is there just 1 button to turn off all the Lights & keyboard lights too
or can we induviualy it shut off, which would be better :)
Is there any Video I could see ?

Thanks

[coyoteblue]

I like the Lights
But will this light modification harm the computer performance in teh long run in anyway ?
How do we shut off the lights ?
I mean is there just 1 button to turn off all the Lights & keyboard lights too
or can we induviualy it shut off, which would be better :)
Is there any Video I could see ?

Thanks

From what Justin said, a switch is forthcoming. Right now the lights are always on. As for system impacts in the long run, I would think they would be minimal at worst but likely have no notable impact. They're just 1/2 watt LED lights, right?

[Maverick494]

They're just 1/2 watt LED lights, right?

I would be surprised if they are even that big.

[Redman24]

I dont know if $99 is really good price for these though. I'd by it if it was like around 40 or 50.

[tabuburn]

I can see why it'll cost $99. They would need to almost completely dismantle the entire computer just to get access to the back vents since those won't come off until they do. They also would need to make sure they wire it correctly to the computers power source with soldering and such making sure it doesn't short or ground the computer itself. Oh, and not to mention labor in doing all this.

[lordvader]

I dont know if $99 is really good price for these though. I'd by it if it was like around 40 or 50.

I agree
& there are no off button also yet

[badpoison]

I agree
& there are no off button also yet

An on/off switch would be neat - however - I don't really see it as necessary. LEDs hardly draw much power so I don't think there's a big battery drain concern with them being on all the time. I guess if you were a secret agent and needed a laptop that could be both flashy and stealthy you would have to insist on the switch.

I am curious as to what sort of switch they're working on. If it was a sweet retro toggle that stuck out of the laptop I would be more interested.
Something like this: http://www.wiringproducts.com/contents/en-us/d87.html

[tabuburn]

We are talking about desktop replacement/gaming laptops here guys. Having an on/off switch would be nice but if you are concerned about battery life because of it then did you really want a desktop replacement/gaming laptop to begin with? These things were designed to be always plugged in due to their massive power consumption.

[has19061]

Is there a control for these specific lights? and will there be an option to include all 3 colors interchangeably? and how do these affect battery life?

[Maverick494]

An on/off switch would be neat - however - I don't really see it as necessary. LEDs hardly draw much power so I don't think there's a big battery drain concern with them being on all the time. I guess if you were a secret agent and needed a laptop that could be both flashy and stealthy you would have to insist on the switch.

I am curious as to what sort of switch they're working on. If it was a sweet retro toggle that stuck out of the laptop I would be more interested.
Something like this: http://www.wiringproducts.com/contents/en-us/d87.html

OMG that toggle would be terrible.

I would hope they are working on a micro switch that blends in fairly flawlessly with the unit.

[tabuburn]

Is there a control for these specific lights? and will there be an option to include all 3 colors interchangeably? and how do these affect battery life?
Most likely it'll only drain about as much power as the backlit keyboard but concerns on battery life should not even be an issue since gaming laptops always need an outlet nearby at all times considering just even doing simple word processing won't make it last beyond a hour and 45 min. even on power save.

[ryukenden]

I think the on/off switch should be shared with the asus default button to turn off the light. Just hook the wires to it, place a small pcb board for even more controls and your done.

[lordvader]

I think the on/off switch should be shared with the asus default button to turn off the light. Just hook the wires to it, place a small pcb board for even more controls and your done.

Thats what I feel too
than a ugly switch on it

[Justin@XoticPC]

I wanted to update that on the G73 we have set the lights to be controlled by the default button ASUS uses to turn off the keyboard and light bar lights. For the G53 we are setting up a touch sensor to turn the lights on and off. :):D

[tabuburn]

I wanted to update that on the G73 we have set the lights to be controlled by the default button ASUS uses to turn off the keyboard and light bar lights. For the G53 we are setting up a touch sensor to turn the lights on and off. :):D
Coolio! I'd get the upgrade but that would mean I'll have no comp for a couple of weeks so can't really see a way how I can get it. :P

[Blackscreen]

Coolio! I'd get the upgrade but that would mean I'll have no comp for a couple of weeks so can't really see a way how I can get it. :P

I'm with you there, it would take a much more substantial change before I'd think about shipping my G73JH-A1 out for a couple weeks. Sad thing is, mine isn't even my primary machine...

[vurea]

pics! or it didn't happen! especially red neon bar ^^ please lol

[phideltwj]

The afterburner lighting looks amazing. The problem is, a lot of us have already purchased our machines. I'm sure that if you sold this as an add-on modification for existing G73/JH/JW/SW owners, there would be a lot of interest (I would post on http://forum.notebookreview.com/asus-gaming-notebook-forum/). You could even charge a little more for it, as a kit...

Might I also suggest possibly offering silver vents with the kit as well.... (take a look at the Asus G73 video - perhaps this was originally offered).

[acheronx1]

If Xotic offers this (maybe at a slightly discounted price?) for current owners of a G53/G73 etc notebook, I think you'll see more people interested.

I wouldn't want to send my laptop back in just to pay customs fees on top of the $99 to have the LEDs installed.


On the up side... those lights look amazinggggg. I totally support that idea posted earlier about having the afterburner LEDs brighten/darken with CPU load or even GPU load. Perhaps change colour? Blue is idle/low load... then it turns red with a heavy load. Above 50% or something?

[Cetan]

Any word on whether or not the toggle for the G53 was implemented as of yet? I know when I last spoke with Xotic (Brett, first week of Dec), he said that it wasn't quite ready yet (and I went without it.)

[ffirefox]

that's fine, thanks ;)

[the1laf]

Any update on the battery life? It isn't going to stop me, just curious on how much time it took off the overall.:D

[pgarrett6]

Would someone mind posting a picture of their G73 with the green afterburner and/or a green backlit keyboard if you have one? I can't find any online. Thanks

[adyvra]

This is just a first for modifications like this. As we see how the reception is to the G series Asus we will start to branch off into different computers. As we explore the Sager options there is a possibility that it could be offered. However as you can see the QA process for something like this certainly isnt short so getting it soon may be out of the picture.

I will say though that in person this modification is even more impressive. the pictures are good, but they do not do the modification full justice.


Can you confirm if the After Burner lighting package is available in G53JW-A3 model or not? I mean the lights on the rear of the laptop. Check my avatar. Please upload some images of the G53JW model displaying the after burner lighting in atleast one color...

[adyvra]

We have just launched New "After Burner FX" Lighting available on the ASUS G Series Notebooks. We have them available in Blue, Red and Green. After approximately 8 weeks of testing these are now available for purchase. I have just updated the pictures to include a red one we did earlier along with a new modification to the light bar under the screen. :)

UPDATE 11/12/10 I wanted to update that on the G73 we have set the lights to be controlled by the default button ASUS uses to turn off the keyboard and light bar lights. For the G53 we are setting up a touch sensor to turn the lights on and off. :)

Here are a couple images:

http://www.xoticpc.com/images/full.jpg

http://www.xoticpc.com/images/upclose.jpg

http://www.xoticpc.com/images/G73red1.gif

http://www.xoticpc.com/images/G73red2.gif

http://www.xoticpc.com/images/G73red3.gif




Hi Justin ..can you please confirm whether the After Burner FX" Lighting available on G53JW model? I mean the one similar to my avatar..?

Although, I have seen it at xotic pc customization site but i m still unsure if the 15.6 G53JW models does the "after burner" lighting at the rear of the machine? Please get back to me regarding this as I am looking forward to buy one (g53) from this site within a week. Thankx in advance.

[powerpack]

I can confirm. I cannot post a picture as I do not own this unit.

[adyvra]

Sorry Justin for my old messages.

This post has answered my question. Never noticed it before!

[adyvra]

I can confirm. I cannot post a picture as I do not own this unit.
So you r saying they do the rear lights on the G53jw models as well? What about the asus logo light? Is it there too on the 15.6 inch models?

[adyvra]

Now available on the G53 :)

Post some pictures please...

[powerpack]

Yes! It is as cool as you think!

[SmogHog]

More lights on a Christmas Tree is cool.

On a notebook....not so cool

"beauty is in the eye of the beholder"

or is it

"a fool and his money are soon parted"

OK,flame away!

[kingdoberman910]

is there any way i send my g73 in order to get the lights in the fan plus to change the backlit keyboard? also would this be available for the G74SX?

[Maverick494]

is there any way i send my g73 in order to get the lights in the fan plus to change the backlit keyboard?

Yes

also would this be available for the G74SX?

Who knows, depends on if they changed anything with the lighting.

[Squirrel]

Is this available on any other laptop yet? Does the kit include all of the options in the same color, or just the vents in the back? If you customize just the logo, keyboard, and w-a-s-d keys (everything but the kit) will there be no lights in the vents at all?

I'm just about ready to buy this and I just need these questions answered. ^_^

[kingdoberman910]

What type/length is the LEDs?

[y77]

Does anyone have their G73/53 with the customized LED blue light bar below the LCD screen? Please post them, thanks!