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http://promos.asus.com/us/2012GSeries/ I am definitely interested in one of the three choices with the 17" screen (rule out the 15.6"). Though I have a couple of questions regarding specs.
1. I really want a Solid State hard drive for faster booting and running the operating system. According to this, the only one with the SSHD is the -DS72 variant. When watching the few youtube videos that exist for these options, I noticed one person added a SSHD to one of these, and the bottom of the laptop appears to have two bays for hard drives? So can I add an SSHD to either of the two that do not come with it (the -DS71 and -DS73-3D)?
2. If I were to opt for the -DS71 model in order to save a little money, is the GTX 660M still decent compared to the GTX 670M? I have read that the 660M is built on the newer Kepler technology, while the 670M is built on Fermi technology. But the 3G DDR3 seems attractive over the 2G DDR2. Any advice on this?
3. I am a fan of 3D gaming. I have a nice LG 3D TV set already. I like the -DS73-3D model's ability to do 3D right there on the screen, and being able to game in 3D wherever I go, or in my frequent long car trips back home to Ohio. But I also love how the DS72 has a Blu-ray BURNER, and higher ram (16gb vs 12GB). -DS72 also has 256GB Solid State Drive! If I opt for the -DS72 or -DS71, I'll still be able to game in 3D using HDMI output to my LG 3D TV, right? (Such a tough choice).
In closing, the -DS73-3D looks to be very attractive, but how easy will it be to add a Solid State drive, Blu Ray BURNER, and perhaps upgrade the ram down the road? Any information and advice will mean so much to me. Thank you all.
PS, this is my first post, so I hope I've posted in the right place/topic. Please tell me if I have not.
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Let's keep it simple.
by R. Proffitt 
- 5/6/12 12:31 PM
In Reply to: Asus G75VW. Which one do I buy? by TheDrunkenClam
If the maker or seller does not answer your questions, why would we consider this one?
huh?
by TheDrunkenClam - 5/6/12 9:43 PM
In Reply to: Let's keep it simple. by R. Proffitt
I haven't had the opportunity to contact Asus yet, I plan on doing that tomorrow when I have time. Regardless, I was simply seeking advice from gamers who are laptop enthusiasts. I assumed this would be a place where people would like to discuss and be helpful.
I'm going to take the high road on this one and contain my disappointment in your response. Thanks for trying though.
Anyone care to weigh in? If I'm in the wrong place for this, just tell me.
I think you read more into my reply than i meant.
by R. Proffitt - 5/6/12 9:51 PM
In Reply to: huh? by TheDrunkenClam
Makers and sellers are doing some very odd things now. My reply is the simplest possible answer. It's my opinion that if your seller or maker will not be available for this, then they don't deserve the sale.
Gaming laptops however are trouble after a few years. Enthusiast or not, I'm still seeing machines in need of repairs at about 2 years. We are hopeful that the newer CPUs and GPU's will extend these lifespans but you still see 300 cycle batteries in there.
To make matters worse I have yet to see any maker give a maintenance guide along with the machine. The office bet is that if the owners had canned air to keep the vents clear about every 6 months then folks would get a year or 2 more use from the laptops.
Hope you find this useful,
Bob
kay
by TheDrunkenClam - 5/6/12 10:02 PM
In Reply to: I think you read more into my reply than i meant. by R. Proffitt
How do you know they won't be available for me? How is that even relevant? I want to seek spec opinions from as many outlets as possible.
Also, not once did I ask about longevity. I am capable of keeping its innards clean. And by 300 cycle battery, did you mean the battery can only be recharged up to 300 times? Wouldn't I just buy another battery at that point?
Finally I have canned air and I know how to use it. In addition, these particular models have vent fan filters to help combat the machine sucking up lint.
Once again, with all due respect, I'm not quite sure that what you posted had anything to do with the questions I asked and the spec related opinions/suggestions I was seeking.
Anyone else care to give their opinion?
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