Asus G2P 17-inch gaming laptop reviewed

The folks over at PC Perspective finally got their hands on the Asus G2 gaming lappy we first saw all the way back in October, and while it's got a couple trick features, it's also hot, heavy, and held back by a midrange GPU. Based on the massive Asus A7J, the G2 bumps the processor to a 2GHz Intel T7200 Core 2 Duo and the GPU to a 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon X1700, repackaging the whole deal in a slick metal case with an integrated OLED screen (no SideShow though, bummer), 1.3 megapixel webcam, and side-mounted red LED strips that throb with DirectX activity. Flossing all that gamer style doesn't get you anywhere if you can't run with the big boys, though, and that's where PC Perspective found that that X1700 just wasn't always up to the task, slowing down considerably during some of their tests. But despite this and some other potential dealbreakers (like being the heaviest 17-inch laptop PC Perspective has ever tested and requiring near-total disassembly to upgrade the RAM) the G2 left a favorable impression, offering competent, if not great, performance with more than a dash of style for $1900. Peep the read link for the full review.

[Paul @ May 1st 2007 5:27PM]

i can build a decent gaming rig for that much

[John Doe @ May 1st 2007 6:23PM]

So you can build your own laptop? You must have your own fab plan too. Schmuck.

[enlai_prod @ May 1st 2007 6:27PM]

Except comparing desktops to laptops isn't really relevant in terms of pricing.

In any case, why is this news. That's an ancient laptop with outdated technology.

[enlai_prod @ May 1st 2007 6:42PM]

Then why bother posting that you could build a decent gaming rig for that price when it's clearly talking about a laptop. Wanking the e-penis a bit?

That's like if someone said "Oh man I got a new ipod for only 200 dollars!"
Moron : "LOLLL WELL I CAN BUILD AN OLD COMPUTER FOR 50 DOLLARS THAT CAN PLAY MP3s!"

Impressive jackass.

[daliminator2000 @ May 1st 2007 6:59PM]

For the money, the specs really aren't all that bad, even if it's a little old now. In fact, it's kind of difficult to find a competent machine of that caliber under 2 grand - I know I certainly paid more (and kind of wish I hadn't...)

[nikster @ May 1st 2007 8:05PM]

this is a laptop from the previous generation. waste of time to review/buy with santa rosa around the corner.

does anyone else think lots of bright LCDs just make the lappy look cheap? it's the main thing I don't like about the gaming laptops from Asus. Otherwise they look cool.

[JohnTitor @ May 1st 2007 8:50PM]

while its good, its too much for what you get
ASUS's own F3 series are just as powerful without the flashiness or the high price tag
then there are laptops like the Dell E1705 or Sager NP5760-V that are much better deals

[Chuckles McGee @ May 1st 2007 10:03PM]

Are the side LEDs to indicate "WIDE LOAD"?

[Eh @ May 1st 2007 11:42PM]

thats one of the most tacky laptops Ive ever seen

[eliot1785 @ May 2nd 2007 1:12AM]

I'd have to look at the specs a bit more closely to be sure, but this seems to be on par with other premium laptops in terms of price. I did a quick comparison with Alienware and it's about the same once you upgrade the RAM on the Alienware.

Bottom line: An option at least worth looking at for comparison's sake. The lighting on the side is cool.

That said, the Alienwares have SLI and this doesn't. If you are going to max out at a single 512MB card anyway, you might want to just go for a Dell XPS or one of the new Inspirons coming out in June.

[fearless_fx @ May 2nd 2007 3:51AM]

someone has to tell these companies that red/blue LED's just aren't cool anymore.

[Muu @ May 2nd 2007 8:51AM]

Those red LEDs on both sides of the notebook sure could get annoying if you're not using the thing in a well-lit room.

[idfk @ May 3rd 2007 4:21PM]

I happen to love the look of this, and would love to have a laptop with LEDs or neons on it. The reason it's so expensive is obviously because it's made of metal. And that's also the reason it's so heavy.

$1900 is a bit steep for this though, since you can get a laptop from sager that's got a 7950GTX in it, for about the same price.