Laptop Overview
The ASUS G1 notebook series that redefines mobile gaming with advance graphics solutions, exclusive display technologies and unique design details.
Enjoy revolutionary entertainment on the go - Intel® Centrino® Duo Processor Technology in G1S enables breakthrough mobile performance, new high-definition capabilities and improved battery life.
Total Gaming Package
To offer the best total gaming experience, ASUS has designed two notebooks that carries design details inside out. Incorporated with the latest platform
Suit of Armor
The LCD cover with special in-mold decoration design not only gives the notebook an instant game machine identity that simply stands out from the generic notebook design but it also makes the surface more resistant from paint chipping off.
Graphic Intensity Indicator
With Direct Flash sidelights, gaming spirit is shared when DirectX 10 support is activated for graphic intense moments. Get a boost and bring the game on anywhere!
Wireless Video Communication
Built-in high-resolution webcam and speaker allow wire-free video conferencing anywhere without the hassle of tangling wires. Gamers can now see and talk to teammates or opponents around the world, making gaming more real than ever before!
Interruption-Free Live Information Update
The ASUS Direct Messenger information side display updates instant messages, system status and reminder alerts with zero distraction to accommodate full screen game mode. This OLED window can also be customized to show personal messages and even caller IDs when Power4 Phone function is activated.
Gaming Hotkey Highlights
The full-sized keyboard makes mobile gaming ergonomically comfortable while the W, A, S and D keys are especially marked with color squares to match the rest of the notebook color scheme for convenient access at one glance.
Vibrant Visual Enjoyment
To satisfy the most demanding viewing standards, ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology integrates different multimedia data sources to reduce noise and conversion rate for a vivid display. Users can enjoy vivid images with better contrast, brightness, skin tone and color saturation for all video applications. The Game and Night View Modes are great for extra gaming effects that not only sharpen the image details but also enhance the outlines ideal for underlying stealth actions.
Laptop Specs
2.4Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo T7700
15.4″ WSXGA+ 1680 x 1050 Display
3GB DDR2 Memory
NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT 256MB GDDR3 VRAM
200GB Hard Drive
8x Super-Multi DVDRW Dual layer with Light Scribe
Hi, I consult with large companies and assist them with their IT purchases. As a result, I have gained extensive knowledge of just about every laptop on the market.
This notebook replaced a 3 year old desktop (Athlon64 3000+, 80gb hard drive, 2gb DDR400, ATI X800XT 256mb) and I like the fact that in every way it is an improvement. My old desktop used to struggle with F.E.A.R. on maximum settings at 1152×864, but I now get an average of 44 FPS at 1680×1050 on maximum settings.
Also noteworthy is the NVIDIA 8600m GT that comes in the ASUS G1S has GDDR3 clocked at 700mhz (1400mhz effective). Other notebook manufacturers use GDDR2 clocked at 400mhz (800mhz effective) on their video cards, which leads to reduced performance in video games. So if you want the best gaming notebook in a 15.4″ form factor, the ASUS G1S can’t be beat. In addition, for me, the notebook looks quite nice, but I know that some folks might find the green lights to be a deal breaker in the style department (they can be disabled, but I kind of like them when I am gaming).
How is this laptop ranked #3 behind the Dell M1530? The M5130 has a WEAK LCD at this point in time and also comes standard with a 5,400rpm hard drive which can’t even compete with the 7,200rpm Seagate in the Asus G1s-B2…The asus also has a better CPU, more ram, comes with a backpack and a gaming mouse…configure the Dell with the same specs it’s at least $500 more then the Asus…
I recently purchased and reviewed this laptop at techanalyst.ca. In terms of value and performance, it has to be listed ahead of the Dell XPS M1530 as the Dell is almost $1,000 more with the exact same configuration. Not to mention, the Asus has a better LCD.
Cheers,
Marty
TechAnalyst.ca