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ASUS N73JQ-XV1 17.3-Inch Versatile Entertainment Laptop - Silver Aluminum

by Asus

16 customer reviews

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Intel Core i7-740QM Quad-Core Processor 1.73GHz with turbo boost up to 2.93GHz
4GB of DDR3 1066MHz SDRAM, 3 slots, 12GB Max; Nvidia GT425M graphics with 1GB DDR3 VRAM
500GB Hard Drive (7200 RPM); Super-Multi Optical Disk Drive; Wi-Fi 802.11 bgn
HDMI Port; USB 3.0 port; Bluetooth; 2.0MP Webcam; eSATA; 5-in-1 card reader
17.3-Inch HD+ (1600x900) LED Display; Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit) Operating System

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Summary

Screen Size	17.3 inches
Screen Resolution	1600 x 900
Max Screen Resolution	1600 x 900 pixels
Processor	1.73 GHz Intel Core i7
RAM	4 GB DDR3
Hard Drive	500 GB
Graphics Coprocessor	GeForce
Chipset Brand	NVIDIA
Card Description	GT 425M
Number of USB 2.0 Ports	3
Number of USB 3.0 Ports	1

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Brand Name	Asus
Item model number	N73JQ-XV1
Hardware Platform	PC
Operating System	Windows 7 Home Premium
Item Weight	7.5 pounds
Item Dimensions L x W x H	16.80 x 11.48 x 1.62 inches
Color	Silver
Processor Brand	Intel
Processor Count	1
Hard Drive Rotational Speed	7200 RPM
Audio-out Ports (#)	1
Battery Type	lithium_ion

Additional Information

ASIN	B0046HAP76
Best Sellers Rank	#37,438 in Computers & Accessories (See top 100)
Shipping Weight	12.2 pounds
Shipping	Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
Date First Available	October 5, 2010

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Amazon.com Return Policy: You may return any new computer purchased from Amazon.com that is "dead on arrival," arrives in damaged condition, or is still in unopened boxes, for a full refund within 30 days of purchase. Amazon.com reserves the right to test "dead on arrival" returns and impose a customer fee equal to 15 percent of the product sales price if the customer misrepresents the condition of the product. Any returned computer that is damaged through customer misuse, is missing parts, or is in unsellable… Read more condition due to customer tampering will result in the customer being charged a higher restocking fee based on the condition of the product. Amazon.com will not accept returns of any desktop or notebook computer more than 30 days after you receive the shipment. New, used, and refurbished products purchased from Marketplace vendors are subject to the returns policy of the individual vendor.

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Product Description

The ASUS N73JQ-XV1 boasts exclusive SonicMaster technology and Video Magic which elevate your aural and visual experience to an unparalleled level! Experience 10X faster transfer speeds than USB 2.0 with SuperSpeed USB 3.0 technology when transferring files between your notebook and USB external hard drives or flash drives.

Customer Reviews

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3.8 out of 5 stars

5 star		9
4 star		2
3 star		1
2 star		0
1 star		4

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Build quality is excellent.

Acontius

There were no dead pixels and it was far from sluggish ... best I've seen on a laptop.

MAC

Media key on the left side of keyboard is very convenient.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

47 of 49 people found the following review helpful

Absolutely fantastic!

By Acontius VINE VOICE on October 20, 2010

Model: N73JQ-A2 Verified Purchase

Bought this six days ago and have tested just about everything except the BluRay playback (DVD's are fine).

Build quality is excellent. Note that in addition to the aluminum lid, the screen has a sheet of ultra-clear protective Plexiglas over it (edge-to-edge display); this feature not only protects the surface of the display but adds more strength to reduce bending or warping in a bookbag. The hinges are an inch wide, smooth, and tight.

The keyboard is somewhat flexy, but it is fine for fast, quiet typing. The touchpad works well, very smooth and reliable.

The machine runs quiet and cool. I thought I'd have a warm keyboard with the CPU and GPU, but the N73JQ stays very close to room temperature on all surfaces.

The sound is amazing. Pretty much like a small TV with stereo, rather than what I put up with in past laptops.

The display is rich and vivid, and the colors are very accurate.

The one thing I'd like to see improved is battery life. Set to full performance, I get only two hours. With the Power4Gear set to battery saving mode, I have gotten 2 hours 25 minutes just web surfing. A larger battery (this one is six-cell) would be very nice.

[EDIT 10/27/10: Spare batteries are now available at the Asus eStore. The part number is 07G016CQ1875. Because spares are available, I'm now revising my rating to five stars, as I've had two instances of excellent customer support (Asus contacted me to advise that the battery is available, and see the other instance below), and I am extremely happy with this machine.]

Another great thing about this laptop is how easily it hooks up with HDMI to a big HDTV. Mine found the right 1080p resolution immediately. DVD's look wonderful.Read more ›

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

Wonderful Desktop Replacement Laptop.

By DG on January 1, 2011

Model: N73JQ-A2 Verified Purchase

First of all Amazon's shipping was outstanding. I ordered on 29th. They delivered it the very next day.
Now comes the review of the laptop.
First of all you won't get this kind of configuration for this price range from HP/Dell.
I bought this laptop for audio and HD video editing apart from regular computing stuff
It's been great so far. I watched a Blu-Ray movie and regular DVD looking great.

Pro: Good connectivity:- 1 usb 3.0, 2 usb 2.0, esata,
Performance also been great. And amazing sound for a laptop. Wolfson speakers.
Warranty -Asus grants a 24 month pickup & return warranty (1 year on battery).
Cons: The keyboard is little plastic, no backlit keys except for play/vol controls.
Battery life is just 2.5hrs. I haven't tested this fully. Anyway this laptop is not meant to be carrying around.

You can read in depth review of this laptop here […]

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14 of 20 people found the following review helpful

A lot of pros, but ...

By MAC on December 2, 2010

Model: N73JQ-A2 Verified Purchase

Like others, I chose this machine for its specs. I travel a good bit as part of my job (250+ nights in a hotel every year) and was looking for a reliable desktop replacement. Given I use a significant amount of multimedia in workshops, the sound and graphics capabilities of the N73JQ particularly intrigued me.

Pros

Sound is the best I've heard on any laptop. It truly stands out. I've had the opportunity to listen to music on an HP Beats machine and there's no comparison.

Screen is also top notch. There were no dead pixels and it was far from sluggish ... best I've seen on a laptop.

I was worried about heat and subsequent fan noise. Asus has done a wonderful job here as well. The unit, and in particular the wrist rest, were cool to the touch. I'm not a game player, but I did put the graphics engine through it's paces best I could.

Cons

I was frankly disappointed in the overall speed of the system. After installing a performance monitoring utility, I learned the CPU was not being challenged, but the memory was constantly pegging with nothing more than a browser, MS Word, and windows explorer open. 4 GB on this system is not going to allow for much multitasking.

Right from the start, I experienced problems with the DVD drive in making a backup of the operating system. I constantly received error messages and wasted a number of DVDs before I merely re-started the write process when I received the error. In general, the DVD drive was noisy and would intermittently not stay closed.

On arrival, the top of the display was separated. It was not cracked, scratched, or disfigured and thankfully snapped right back in to place.Read more ›

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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful

Great laptop ( High performance, Quiet, Good Price)

By DC on November 26, 2010

Model: N73JQ-XV1 Verified Purchase

Model: ASUS N73JQ-XV1, purchased on Amazon on Nov. 19th.

Previous laptop: ACER TravelMate 5583

I was searching online for a new laptop because the video card (nVIDIA Geforce Go 7300) of my 3.5 yr old Acer laptop (TravelMate 5583) was broken and the estimated repair fee was rocket high 250US. My aim for the new computer was a desktop replacement model, a compromise between portability and performance. Originally, I wanted ASUS G73-JW (~1,450 US) which offers i7, 17.3" full HD display, 6GB ram, 460M 1.5G video card, and USB 3.0. The super high-end spec. would almost make sure upgrade-free for couple years down the road. I then wondered if I ever need that much power in video card, and if people may misjudge my profession due to the "Gamer" feeling of G73-JW. Then I saw N73JQ-XV1 offering almost everything I wanted with 250US less. I read the above review (and was the only review on N73 on Amazon)and decided to go for it on the very next day. By paying 20US shipping fee, I was able to rush the shipping before Thanksgiving.

It is a great buy.

Here is my personal Pros and Cons. Nothing is absolute, it really depends how you see them.

Pro:
1. Even under high performance setting, this laptop is fairly quiet. It also produces very little heat. It even has "quite office" mode.
2. The B&O speaker provides great volume and very good quality. Not like it can replace surround systems or my Altec MX5021, but good enough for normal use.
3. 17.3" screen is beautiful. Although the maximum resolution is high HD (1600*900) not full HD (1920*1080) which ASUS G73 offers.
4. Large touch pad with convenient multi-touch features. Personally, I prefer using an external laser mouse.
5. Full size keyboard + number pad.Read more ›

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Most Recent Customer Reviews

only Ok wish I could say I LOVE it

Pro:
Speed is ok
Large screen
Nice large harddrive
Sound is good
Like that it came with 6GB of memory, but would prefer 8GB. Read more

Published on October 19, 2011 by JMumf

Big & Bold

I ordered this from Amazon and the first one they sent me was DOA I told them about my problem and I had one the next day before class. Read more

Published on May 27, 2011 by Shadai Hogan

Best of the PC's

I couldn't afford an Apple. I couldn't swallow paying $2400 for a laptop. That's a car down payment. I also wanted to stay away from Windows. Read more

Published on March 16, 2011 by Business Minded

great laptop

I like to onwn one thing for a while. I've been very impresed with the quality of this laptop compared to others I've owned and seen

Published on March 15, 2011 by Aaron

Awesome laptop!

I love this laptop. I spent about a month searching for a laptop and finally settled on this one due to specs and reviews. The main complaint that I read about is the keyboard. Read more

Published on February 28, 2011 by Chry

mega laptop

overall... i very much like this laptop. i have never seen such a large portable device. the screen closes without a heavy "thud." the hinges are sturdy. Read more

Published on February 21, 2011 by BookWorm_MovieGirl

Excellent Hardware

Acontius' revieiw is pretty spot on. THe sound is good for a laptop , but they do play it up a bit more than it really is. Read more

Published on February 17, 2011 by Thomas W. Kime

Do not know which is worse, the computer or the customer support.

Let me start by saying that I went out of my way (and pocket) to buy this computer. Its specs were just awesome. Read more

Published on February 7, 2011 by S. Kumar

having problem after 3 days of using

first of all, i love it so much, it run fast and nice.

after three days, everytime when i try to move the screen, it turn black. Read more

Published on January 31, 2011 by Joey1029

Looks great and seems cool .

It was a gift , but from the first few uses , seems a well built and mid-hy tech lt , it lacks 1 star - major major , bug , it has major issues with the blue ray (software side) -... Read more

Published on January 31, 2011 by Cris