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Bindibadgi · 28th Aug 2008, 07:01

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2008/08/28/asus-g70/1

The Asus G70 gaming laptop is one of the most spectacular looking laptops we've ever seen, boasting SLI graphics cards and all manner of cool features. But can it stand apart in the hardware and gaming performance tests as well though?

The Infamous Mr D · 28th Aug 2008, 08:48

Has Mr Butler had any experience as a mail-order catalogue model?

No, I didn't think so either.

Hg · 28th Aug 2008, 08:54

Baz looking great

The boy 4rm oz · 28th Aug 2008, 09:20

The laptop looks nice. Not one for gaming laptops though.

Stompy · 28th Aug 2008, 09:33

I think the 1080P sticker is related to the HDMI output.

Woodstock · 28th Aug 2008, 09:35

i agree with stompy, that it will be refering to the HDMI, but like all asus laptops there will be models with different res screens

djDEATH · 28th Aug 2008, 10:18

absolutely, having said that though, i would probably plump for the 1440x900 should i want such a huge laptop. Makes that 8700M go a little further i reckon.

Bindibadgi · 28th Aug 2008, 10:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stompy

I think the 1080P sticker is related to the HDMI output.

Ahh, clever man.

kenco_uk · 28th Aug 2008, 10:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Infamous Mr D

Has Mr Butler had any experience as a mail-order catalogue model?

No, I didn't think so either.

Probably still getting over his affair with a bull.

cebla · 28th Aug 2008, 11:07

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Laptops like this are often used in Web 2.0 presentations and so on.

Its probably because they need an absolute beast of a laptop to run it on, because of using so much javascript. Seriously am I the only one that doesn't want my apps to run in javascript? I much prefer to keep my documents, presentations and spread sheets locally with local software.

C-Sniper · 28th Aug 2008, 12:19

hmm.... i am wonder why they are using the 8700M SLi, when the single 9800M is a lot more powerfull, and possibly more energy efficient.

Hustler · 28th Aug 2008, 12:21

Given the current level of mobile gfx cards, 1440x900 is the ideal resolution to cover all games out there....1080p is still too much for 9800GTM Sli mobile gfx to handle comfortably, especially when a game doesnt work with Sli.

p3n · 28th Aug 2008, 14:04

Much like my comment on the SLI news, the thought of saying 'this is amazing its got SLI' when its two 8700's ... most of the time ONE of which will be used is shocking performance compared to a single 9800 gtx?

modgodtanvir · 28th Aug 2008, 15:03

Gorgeous laptop - IMO one of the best looking out there atm... and more than enough gaming power for myself - shame about the price though (I have < £1000 for a laptop atm...)

p3n · 28th Aug 2008, 17:02

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Originally Posted by modgodtanvir

Gorgeous laptop - IMO one of the best looking out there atm... and more than enough gaming power for myself - shame about the price though (I have < £1000 for a laptop atm...)

apple.com .. or even dell.com - are you blind?

Jasio · 28th Aug 2008, 20:45

Wow... $3000 and a crappy ass LCD that I can find in $500 laptops from Wal-Mart? Great gaming rig there Asus. Hell, my 4 year old Acer has a 1680 x 1050 native display and it didn't cost anywhere near $3000. Hey Asus, time to change your calendars, it's not 2005 anymore.

modgodtanvir · 29th Aug 2008, 12:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by p3n

apple.com .. or even dell.com - are you blind?

I'm afraid I'm not the apple kind of guy

... I would have gone for a Dell or a Vaio, but I think I'll save up for a few more months and get the new Thinkpad (Discount because my uncle's friend just got a job there

)

28th Aug 2008, 07:01	#1
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28th Aug 2008, 08:54	#3
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28th Aug 2008, 09:33	#5
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28th Aug 2008, 09:35	#6
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28th Aug 2008, 08:48	#2
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28th Aug 2008, 12:21	#12
Hustler Multimodder Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Dark Side Posts: 116	Given the current level of mobile gfx cards, 1440x900 is the ideal resolution to cover all games out there....1080p is still too much for 9800GTM Sli mobile gfx to handle comfortably, especially when a game doesnt work with Sli.

28th Aug 2008, 14:04	#13
p3n Hypermodder Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 737	Much like my comment on the SLI news, the thought of saying 'this is amazing its got SLI' when its two 8700's ... most of the time ONE of which will be used is shocking performance compared to a single 9800 gtx?

28th Aug 2008, 15:03	#14
modgodtanvir Prepare - for Mortal Bumbat! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Up a tree, Lincolnshire Posts: 1,963	Gorgeous laptop - IMO one of the best looking out there atm... and more than enough gaming power for myself - shame about the price though (I have < £1000 for a laptop atm...) __________________ Nexxo: Oh, and Relix is god, and ComputerKing is his prophet. Mankz: Meh. So what am I? dragon2309: Weak wristed...?

28th Aug 2008, 20:45	#16
Jasio Made in Canada Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: BC Posts: 454	Wow... $3000 and a crappy ass LCD that I can find in $500 laptops from Wal-Mart? Great gaming rig there Asus. Hell, my 4 year old Acer has a 1680 x 1050 native display and it didn't cost anywhere near $3000. Hey Asus, time to change your calendars, it's not 2005 anymore. __________________ [[Asus P6T \| Intel Core i7 920 @ 2.67Ghz cooled by Noctua UH-P12 Push-Pull Config \| 6GB DDR3-1600 Patriot Viper Xtreme XMP C8 \| nVidia GeForce 280 GTX 1GB \| Corsair HX620 620 Watt PSU \| Antec P182 Case]]