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    G73SW

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    17.3” high-performance gaming laptop with Full HD

    • Intel® Core™ i7 2630QM
    • Bringing the breathtaking performance of a desktop gaming PC to a compact notebook has been a challenge
    • But this is exactly what the G73SW achieves.
    • It’s full high definition gaming and multimedia packed into a sleek form with the latest technology.
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      Processing muscle

      The popular G73 series has been updated with the recent release of Intel’s® 2nd generation Core™ i3/i5/i7 for an even faster notebook. With performance rivaling that of a desktop computer, the G73SW is ready for anything that you throw at it, from office applications to video encoding and gaming.

      Awesome audio

      World’s 1st notebook with Creative EAX Advance HD 5.0 detects environments and actions to provide 3D corresponding sound effects THX TruStudio applies optimized audio scenarios to make games, music and movies sound more realistic

      EAX and THX surround audio boosts game enjoyment and immersion with realistic effects and enveloping sound, while redefining sonic performance in music and movies.

      Always cool

      With its eye-catching design, the G73SW deploys unique cooling and noise dampening, with two huge rear venting exhausts that push both heat and noise away from users. This results in a cool and quiet environment.

      Rear venting exhausts keep noise and heat away
      Ergonomic 5° Incline Design for Comfortable Gaming  and typing even during prolonged sessions, uses rubberized surfaces

      Comfort first

      The ergonomic illuminated keyboard sits at a 5 degree angle to increase usability even during long gaming sessions, plus surfaces come wrapped in a rubberized material for even greater ease of use.

      G73Jw bundles with 3DTV Play from NVIDIA, this realistic 3D effect gets expanded to any compatible screen via HDMI 1.4

      Gorgeous graphics

      G73Jw offers full DirectX11 compatibility

      The G73SW utilizes the brand new NVIDIA GTX 460M with a massive 1.5GB GDDR5. Based on Fermi technology, this new graphics processor offers native DirectX11 for a huge graphics gain in high definition gaming, plus dedicated video acceleration.

      Bundled with the G73SW is 3DTV Play from NVIDIA, which projects the high definition graphics of this notebook onto any compatible 3DTV via HDMI 1.4. This includes 3D video, games and photos, taking the experience into the living room.

      ROG SERIES-driven by gaming desire

      Model Number : N50 >
      • Processor
        Intel® Core™ i7 2630QM
        Intel® Core™ i5 2410M
      • Operating System
        Windows 7 Ultimate
        Windows 7 Professional
        Windows 7 Home Premium
        This version contains all product updates (SP1)
      • Chipset
        Intel® HM65 Express Chipset
      • Memory
        DDR3 1333 MHz SDRAM,4 x SO-DIMM socket for expansion up to 16 G SDRAM (Quad Core),2 x SO-DIMM socket for expansion up to 8 G SDRAM (Dual Core), *2
      • Display
        17.3" 16:9 HD+ (1600x900)/Full HD (1920x1080)/Full HD 3D(1920x1080 120Hz) LED backlight
      • Graphic
        NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460M 1.5GB GDDR5 VRAM
      • Storage
        2.5" SATA
        750GB 7200rpm
        640GB 5400rpm
        500GB 5400rpm/7200rpm
        500GB 7200rpm SSH
        Dual HDD Support*1
      • Optical Drive
        Blu-Ray DVD Combo
        Super-Multi DVD
        Blu-ray Writer
      • Card Reader
        5 -in-1 card reader ( SDXC/ MS/ MS Pro/ MS Duo/ MMC)
      • Camera
        2.0 Mega Pixel Fixed web camera
      • Networking
        Integrated 802.11 b/g/n
        Built-in Bluetooth™ V2.1+EDR (Optional)
        10/100/1000 Base T
      • Interface
        1 x Microphone-in jack
        1 x Headphone-out jack
        1 x USB 3.0 port(s)
        3 x USB 2.0 port(s)
        1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert
        1 x HDMI
      • Audio
        Built-in Speakers And Microphone
        EAX Advanced HD 5.0
        THX TruStudio
        Built-in subwoofer
      • Battery
        8Cells : 5200 mAh 74 Whrs

      • Power Adapter
        Output : 19 V DC, 6.3 A, 150 W ((Quad Core)) , 120 W ((Dual Core))
        Input : 100 -240 V AC, 50/60 Hz universal
      • Dimensions
        41.5 x 32.0 x 1.89 cm (WxDxH)
      • Weight
        3.85 kg (with 8 cell battery)
      • Security
        LoJack
      • Manufacturer Warranty
        2-year limited International hardware warranty. *different by country
        On-line problem resolution through web interface (BIOS, Driver update)
        OS (Windows 7 ) install/uninstall consultation
        Bundled software install/uninstall consultation
        ASUS software supporting
      • Note
        *1 : dual HDD support up to 1.5TB / Solid State Hybrid drive up to 1TB.
        *2 :
        Quad Core CPU model can support 4xSO-DIMM, up to 16GB DDR3 1333 MHz DRAM
        Dual Core CPU model can support 2xSO-DIMM, up to 8GB DDR3 1333 MHz DRAM

      30 Days Bright Dot Return

      Video Magic makes visuals better on the finest quality LCD panels available, made, tested and sold to super high ASUS standards, so the absolute best image is delivered.

      *ASUS stands by their notebook LCD panels, offering a one month servicing/replacement of the panel from time of purchase should the panel have any bright-dot.