Reviews of the Asus G2S
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CNET Review
The Good: HDMI and E-SATA jacks; cool industrial design; reasonably priced gaming rig.
The Bad: Merely average gaming scores; not for those who don't want a glowing eyeball on their laptops.
The Bottom Line: Asus offers up a respectable 17-inch gaming rig with the Asus G2S. Its good looks, however, are offset by uninspiring gaming performance.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 67/100 and users 89/100. Comparing these reviews to 101377 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 82/100 = Very Good.
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laptopmag.com
Review Summary: Despite a lack of portability, this gaming rig holds its own when it comes to graphics, display, and gaming experience.
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No Rating
NotebookReview.com
Review Summary: I am extremely happy with my purchase of the Asus G2S-A1. I feel that this laptop will provide me with many years of service and enjoyment. GenTech Computers was more than helpful in the purchase process and I would highly recommend them to anyone. Be sur
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No Rating
pcmag.com
Review Summary: The ASUS G2S doesn't have the premium parts that gaming professionals can brag about, but it will make an entry-level gamer very happy.
Manufacturer: Asus
Part number: 90NJYA6531222CQL100T
General
- Platform Technology Intel Centrino Duo
- Built-in Devices Wireless LAN antenna, Status OLED display, Speaker, Bluetooth antenna
- Width 16 in
- Depth 12 in
- Height 1.8 in
- Weight 9.7 lbs
- Color Silver
- Notebook type Desktop replacement (7.5 + lbs.)
- Screen type Wide-screen
- Wireless capabilities 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11 pre-N, Bluetooth
Processor
- Processor Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 / 2.2 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Data bus speed 800 MHz
- Chipset type Mobile Intel PM965 Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 4 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 2 GB / 4 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz
- RAM configuration features 2 x 1 GB
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type Serial ATA
- Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 160 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type DVD-RW
- CD / DVD read speed 8x
- Disc Labeling Technology LightScribe Technology
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type 5 in 1 card reader
- Supported flash memory cards MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick, SD Memory Card, XD-Picture Card
Display
- Display Type 17 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1920 x 1200 ( WUXGA )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
- Video Memory GDDR3 SDRAM - 256 MB
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
- Audio Input Microphone
Notebook Camera
- Camera Type Integrated
- Notebook Camera / Sensor Resolution 1.3 Megapixel
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, Mouse, Touchpad
Telecom
- Modem Fax / modem
- Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Data link protocol Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft), Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth 2.0, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) Memory, 1 ExpressCard
- Interfaces 1 x Audio - SPDIF output/headphones, 1 x Audio - Line-in, 1 x Microphone - Input, 1 x Storage - ESATA, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 1 x Display / video - S-video output, 1 x Audio / video - HDMI, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 1 x Audio / video - Input, 5 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Optical mouse, Carrying backpack
- Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), Hard drive password, Power-on password
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
- Power provided 90 Watt
Battery
- Technology 8-cell Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
- Battery capacity 4800 mAh
- Mfr estimated battery life 2 hour(s)
- CNET Labs Battery Drain Test: DVD Playback (min) 84
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
- Software ASUS Net4Switch, ASUS Live Update, Norton Internet Security 2007, ASUS WinFlash, ASUS Power4 Gear eXtreme, ASUS Power4 Phone, ASUS LifeFrame2, ASUS Wireless Console, ASUS MultiFrame, ASUS Direct Console, Nero 7 Essentials, Adobe Acrobat Reader 7, Instant Fun PLUS, ASUS NB Probe
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 2 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Battery - 1 year, Limited warranty - 2 years - Pick-up and return
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