I am getting a gaming laptop and I was wondering if I should get the new G74SX or G73SW. Apparently the g74 is said to be released on June 28 around 1745 dollars. Just wondering if it's a buy or not (in terms of the on paper specs). I have also heard that the G73's had lost of problems with touchpads and keyboard lag and BIOS. Then again those problems were fixed in the newer G73 models. But if yah guys have any better suggestions then I'm open. I just want a really powerful laptop that'll replace my 2000 desktop XD. (Design doesn't matter nor do battery life or size. I just want something powerful for digital animation/design and gaming around $1600) It'll probably be plugged in most of the time but i will be moving a lot so something easier to pack and set up is mainly why i want a laptop.

http://www.techgadgetscenter.com/asus-g74sx-3d-gaming-laptop-review-specs-price-release-date/

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[QUOTE="dk00111"]If you're looking at the XPS 15, you should also check out the Asus N53SV. They both have about the same specs depending on how you configure the Dell, but the Asus looks a bit nicer. However, keep in mind that the N53 and the XPS are in an entirely different league than the G73 and the 8130. The N53/XPS are multimedia laptops, so they're going to be a bit lighter, and will have a better battery life, but the 540m they come with is much weaker than the 460M on the higher end gaming laptops. The 460M will usually give you 20-30 fps more than the 540M, so keep that in mind.dk00111

Hey guys I already checked out the new laptops people have been suggesting and i compared theAlienware M11x, Dell XPS 15,Sagernp8130, to the Asus G73 models and I gotta say thanks for the great ones! After seeing all these models It's a bit hard too choose with all these great deals and similar specs. It was a rather high tie between the Sager and the Asus, but I am willing to pay that extra bit for a couple extra features the Asus has. I'm still gonna consider the Dell XPS 15 for its good performance even if there will be some OC. But hearing that the G73 can run while staying really cool with its large coolers at the back, which is gonna be a big bonus since I'll need too use mine constantly in my music office.

I have the G73SW, and you certainly will NOT see 4hts 37min of battery life. I and most others seem to avg around 3hrs.

However, with that said. This laptop is great, the CPU handles everything incredibly well, and overall cooling is good and not noisy.

If you want a bit cheaper than TigerDirect, amazon has the G73SW-XA1 for $1400. Only differences are:

XA1 = dvd burner, 750gb, 1yr warranty/ 1 accidental

XT1 = blueray, 500gb, and 2yr warranty/1year accidental

The GTX460m isnt the best mobile GPU, but it runs rather cool, in most cases I dont go above 70c in a 80f room. I prefer gaming laptops as well, less power, less heat expelled, and best of all, easy to move around. Checkout the Notebookreview.com forums if you want to read more about the G73, there is quite a large community over there.

crazymonkey092

Coincedently i was looking into a forum talking about both these Laptops and I gotta say that I'd go for the Asus. Not because it looks better, but because battery life is extended at about 2 1/2 hours making it around 4 1/2 hours in total. This is really convenient if not great since most gaming laptops barely pass the 2 hour mark with all there components running at a high rate. Either way both models are good, but im willing to pay more for that little extra kink if yah know what im saying XD

http://www.pchelpforum.com/laptop-support/105516-asus-g73-sager-np8130-clevo-p151hm1.html

It should run Starcraft 2 and Portal 2 on high with ease, Battlefield 3 is a bit iffy as the recommended specs haven't been released yet. Most current games should be able to run smoothly on high settings though. Just keep two things in mind, this laptop is quite bulky, in terms of both size and weight, and the battery life will probably be 2 hours or less. Also, a desktop with similar performance can be bought for considerably less cash, and with the difference in price you can probably buy a netbook to carry on the go. It all comes down to what it's going to be used for.dk00111

i never understood the point in getting a gaming laptop with 1 hour battery life. Anyways, I would get a kik ass gaming pc for like 800, get a netbook for about 250 ( I recommend the acer aspire one with amd fusion c50)

blaznwiipspman1

It's true that i could get a pc for less cash(with more customization and power)... but i personally wanted to get a gaming laptop for more of an "on the go" use. Seeing as i enjoy both my Dj -ing and gaming to be a bit closer to me as i do travel a lot and as you know a desktop isn't exactly the most convenient thing to carry; In addition, a subwoofer i think makes this a decent music station, if not a good gaming laptop.

I was thinking of getting a gaming Laptop; since, it's my first time I have ever bought a pc (gaming computer) I was wondering if it could handle high end games; such as, Starcraft 2, Portal 2, or even a game like Battlefield 3... (idk if that's pushing it). Basically i want to know what it can handle on high (texture quality/resolution) with a good fps. Also it would be great to hear criticisms about the specs if there are any... thanks, and sorry if this thread has caused any trouble ^_^

here's the link to the laptop i intend to purchase

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7124324&csid=ITD&body=MAIN

More Versions

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/search.asp?keywords=g73&image12.x=0&image12.y=0

KEEP IN MIND

I realize that a Desktop is a better choice (More Power/Cusomization/Upgradable Parts), but it specifically needs to be a Laptop. I picked this model specifically because it was the best I could get in my local computer parts store. Also the visual looks are irrelevant,I also don't mind the extra weight since it will only be moving from different work stations,but if there are any models out there with metal casing, decent sound systems, or better prices and specs at a better deal I will be open too hear it...

(metal casing is just a preference)