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Reviews of the Asus G2S

  • 7.3

    CNET Review

    November 14, 2007

    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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  • 8.2

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | November 30, 2008

    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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  • 6.0

    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

    By krylos53 | June 29, 2007

    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.

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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

Product Photos

  • OVR
  • KEYBOARD
  • LAP
  • CARRY

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