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Asus G72GX

Specifications

Asus G72GX
Asus G72GX
Processor
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9000 4 x 2 GHz, Penryn
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M - 1024 MB VRAM, Core: 500 MHz, Memory: 800 MHz, Shader rate: 1250 MHz, Treiberversion: 186.19
Memory
6 GB 
, DDR2-6400, 3x 2048 MByte
Display
17.30 inch 16:9, 1600 x 900 pixel, LED backlight, glossy: yes
Mainboard
Intel PM45
Storage
Seagate Momentus 7200.4 ST9320423AS, 320 GB 
, 7200 rpm, Two hard disks with 320 GByte each
Soundcard
Realtek ALC663 @ Intel 82801IB ICH9 - High Definition Audio Controller
Connections
1 Express Card 54mm, 4 USB 2.0, 1 Firewire, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, 1 eSata, Audio Connections: Headphone, line-out, microphone/line in, Card Reader: SDmini SDMMCMSMS ProMS DuoMS Pro DuoXD
Networking
Realtek RTL8168D/8111D Family PCI-E GBE NIC (10/100/1000MBit/s), Atheros AR928X Wireless Network Adapter (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 2.1
Optical drive
HL-DT-ST BDDVDRW CT10N
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 51 x 410 x 300 ( = 2.01 x 16.14 x 11.81 in)
Battery
75 Wh Lithium-Ion, 8 cell
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 2.0 Megapixel
Additional features
High-end backpack, Razer Copperhead Mouse, 24 Months Warranty
Weight
4.05 kg ( = 142.86 oz / 8.93 pounds), Power Supply: 880 g ( = 31.04 oz / 1.94 pounds)
Price
1650 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 73.33% - average
Average of 3 scores (from 2 reviews)
price: 92%, performance: 87%, features: 88%, display: 68% mobility: 56%, workmanship: 83%, ergonomy: 78%, emissions: 73%

Reviews for the Asus G72GX

77% Review Asus G72GX Gaming Notebook | Notebookcheck
Hot Gamer? Asus releases the optically and technically slightly refreshed successor to its G71GX, the G72GX, to the market. Asus (still) waivers on Intel's new Core i7 architecture and uses, as afore, the "old" Core 2. We grabbed the top model, the G72GX-TY014V, straightaway and checked if the Core 2 Quad Q9000 and the GeForce GTX 260M are still fit for the upper-league.
60% ASUS G72Gx-X1 17.3-inch Desktop Replacement Laptop PC
Source: Comp Reviews English Archive.org version
The ASUS G72Gx-X1 feels more like a repackaged G71G than a dramatically improved desktop replacement. They have built a new case to house the larger 17.3-inch display and upgraded the processor and graphics for more performance. The problem is that it is still built around the older Core 2 and DDR2 memory. This puts it at a slight disadvantage in general applications compared to the new Core i7 systems in the same price. The one advantage it does provide is a faster graphics processor making it better suited for PC gaming on the go.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/19/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%

Foreign Reviews

83% Test Asus G72GX Gaming-Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/08/2009
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 92% display: 74% mobility: 56% workmanship: 84% ergonomy: 82% emissions: 76%

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M:

The Nvidia GeForce GTX 260M is essentially a higher clocked GeForce 9800M GTX based on the G92b core built under a 55nm manufacturing process. Because of the architectural difference, the 260M is less powerful (and quite dissimilar) to the similarly named desktop GeForce GTX 260.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Intel Core 2 Quad: Mobile version of the desktop Quad Core processor. Due to low clock rates it is not recommended for most applications.


Q9000:

Slow clocked quad core CPU (4 cores) that suffers especially in many games from the low clock speed. Therefore, not suited for games and only for highly multi threaded applications.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


17.30":

This large display size is used for laptops which are mainly intended for an use on a desk.

Large display-sizes allow higher resolutions. So, details like letters are bigger. On the other hand, the power consumption is lower with small screen diagonals and the devices are smaller, more lightweight and cheaper.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


4.05 kg:

In former years, this weight was representative for laptops with a 14-16 inch display-diagonal. Nowadays, 17 inch laptops weigh less than that.


Asus: ASUSTeK Computer Incorporated, a Taiwanese multinational company, produces motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, PDAs, computer monitors, notebook computers, servers, networking products, mobile phones, computer cases, computer components, and computer cooling systems. The company's 2007 revenues reached US$6.9 billion. ASUS also produces components for other manufacturers. The Eee PC initiated the netbook boom in 2008.

In the notebook sector, Asus had a global market share of about 11% from 2014-2016, making it the fourth largest laptop manufacturer. In the smartphone sector, Asus is not among the Top 5 and has only a small market share (as of 2016).


73.33%: This rating is bad. Most notebooks are better rated. This is not a recommendation for purchase.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Devices from a different Manufacturer and/or with a different CPU

Gateway P-7908u
GeForce GTX 260M, Core 2 Duo P8700
Asus G72GX-TY013V
GeForce GTX 260M, Core 2 Duo P8700
Asus G71GX
GeForce GTX 260M, Core 2 Duo T9550

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Current Prices
Stefan Hinum, 2009-12-13 (Update: 2012-05-26)