Asus G1s-A1 Review

[Jason]

Asus G1s Review:

The Asus G1 15.4" laptop was released at the end if 2006 and recently Asus has updated that model with the Santa Rosa based G1S. This G1S defies traditional categorization since it provides gaming performance while maintaining a mobile capability. Normally gaming notebooks are isolated to larger entertainment style laptops that have low battery life. However, the powerful Asus G1S can provide excellent multimedia and gaming performance while remaining portable with good battery life.



Specifications as reviewed:

-Intel Core 2 Duo T7500, 2.2 GHz 4MB L2 Cache 800MHz FSB,
-Santa Rosa Intel Mobile 965 PM Express Chipset + ICH8M
-2 GB RAM 667MHz (up to 4GB supported)
-Nvidia GeForce 8600M GT, 256 MB onboard, 512 MB Turbo Cache DX 10 Capable HDCP support for DVI port
-160 GB HDD Seagate Momentus 7200.2, 7200 rpm SATA 300 (upgrade from 160 GB 5400rpm)
-15.4” WSXGA+ (1680x1050) ColorShine TFT-LCD Asus Splendid Video Intelligent Technology
-8X DVD Super Multi drive with LightScribe
-Intel Integrated HD audio (Azalia), Bluetooth v2.0
-Intel PRO/Wireless 4965 802.11 a/b/g/n
-Ports:
1 x Express Card
1 x Microphone-in jack
1 x Headphone-out jack (S/PDIF)
1 x Line-in jack
1 x VGA port
1 x DVI-D port
4 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x IEEE 1394 port
1 x RJ11 Modem jack for phone line
1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert
1 x TV-out(S-Video)
1 x eSATA
1 x HDMI
1 x Memory card reader (MMC, SD, MS, MS-Pro)
-Accessories Provided:
1 Optical Gaming Mouse (Logitech)
1 AC Adaptor
1 Targus Backpack
3 recovery CDs (1 for vista, 1 for drivers and 1 for Nero burning software)
O/S and other software:
Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit)
Assorted Asus Utilities

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[kartinkent]

what about all the lights and flashy stuff on this model some people talk about?? I really like this notebook but not a gamer and don't want all the flashy stuff. I wish someone would post some more pictures of the lid and such because asus sure doesn't have any on their site! And about the lights and such, are they on all the time? I like the carbon fiber and such and don't mind the few green keys, but just don't wants lights everywhere?

[arnoldarever]

Its highly impressive reading the review about Asus G1s...given in this post.I sincerely wish to purchase it for my son who will soon turn 25 next month.

[soniyajack]

I really like this notebook but not a gamer and don't want all the flashy stuff. I wish someone would post some more pictures of the lid and such because asus sure doesn't have any on their site! And about the lights and such, are they on all the time? I like the carbon fiber and such and don't mind the few green keys, but just don't wants lights everywhere?