ASUS Republic of Gamers G51JX-X3 15.6-Inch Gaming Laptop (Blue)

by Asus

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.6 x 10.3 x 1.6 inches ; 7.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 11.8 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00361G0ZO
• Item model number: G51JX-X3
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (103 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,446 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 24, 2010

Product Description

Model: G51JX-X3

Amazon.com Product Description

Gain the Unfair Advantage

Now is the time to pulverize your competition. The Republic of Gamers (ROG) G51Jx-X3 notebook offers stutter-free visuals and sizzling performance that take gaming to the next level of realism. Featuring an Intel Core i5 processor, ASUS Dedicated Graphics Engine powered by the NVIDIA GeForce GTS 360M graphics card, 4GB of DDR3 system memory, and an illuminated gaming keyboard, the G51Jx unleashes an array of features to tackle today’s most demanding games.

The G51Jx is specially designed for a better Windows 7 experience with exclusive time-saving utilities that get you to the battlefield faster than ever before. Take advantage of premium multimedia or master your favorite game with a vibrant 15.6-inch LED-backlit Full HD widescreen. The G51Jx does it all with theatre-like cinematics.

The most comprehensive notebook warranty package is icing on the cake:

One year global warranty

Thirty-days flawless display guarantee

Free two-way standard shipping

24-hour tech support seven days a week

Plus ASUS Accidental Damage Protection: The ASUS G51Jx is also protected with a One Year Accidental Damage Warranty protecting the notebook from drops, fire, spills, and surge.**

Key Features

• Blisteringly fast ASUS DGE powered by the NVIDIA GeForce GTS 360M 1GB GDDR5 for unprecedented visual clarity and remarkable gaming performance
• The new Intel Core i5-430M processor with Turbo Boost Technology for smart multitasking performance that adapts to your needs (Learn more)
• Brilliant 15.6-inch Full HD LED-backlit widescreen for immersive cinematic experience with resolution up to 1920 x 1080 (Learn more)
• ASUS Super Hybrid Engine that innovatively saves battery life and boosts performance
• 4GB of DDR3 RAM for smooth computing with Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
• 64-bit Windows 7 Home Premium for a faster and more reliable operating system
• 500GB 7,200RPM hard drives for fast, convenient storage and access to all your documents and entertainment
• Wi-Fi networking (802.11 b/g & draft 2.4GHz n) with the Latest Bluetooth connectivity (v2.1)+EDR to game wherever you go
• Integrated 2 megapixel webcam and Digital Array Mic for video chatting with your friends and family
• Illuminated gaming keyboard with numeric keypad gives you complete control in any lighting environment
• EAX Advanced HD Audio + CMSS Sound Effect with Altec Lansing speakers for premium gaming sound (Learn more)
• ASUS Infusion Design casing technology for a resilient and unique look
• Exclusive ASUS Express Gate enables ultra-fast boot so you can connect to the web in under 10 seconds
• ASUS SmartLogon: facial recognition system detects your face and logs on automatically
• Warranty: 1 year ASUS 360 global warranty and 1 year Accidental Damage Warranty with 30-day Flawless Display Guarantee

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Uncompromised Performance for the Next-Gen Gamer

The ROG G51Jx’s ASUS DGE, powered by the NVIDIA GeForce GTS 360M GPU with 1GB of GDDR5 VRAM, offers remarkable performance gains over previous generations. With the GeForce GTS 360M GPU, enhanced with NVIDIA PhysX technology, you’ll experience dynamic forces of nature, massively destructible environments, and hyper-realistic gameplay. The NVIDIA GeForce GTS 360M GPU is built for performance and speed to provide premium power for even the most demanding mobile gamer. Unlock the power of its processor core with NVIDIA CUDA to get the most out of the visual capabilities and features built into Windows 7 and deliver incredible performance improvements over traditional CPUs. The G51Jx also features a fast 500GB 7,200RPM SATA hard drive to store your movies, games, and pictures while on-the-move. With a 7,200RPM hard drive you get quicker access speeds, and faster transfer rates than standard 5,400RPM hard drives so you wait less, and do more.

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Enjoy Vibrant Media

With the portable ROG G51Jx notebook, you can bring the latest HD media to life wherever you go. Featuring a 15.6-inch Full HD widescreen (1920 x 1080) and NVIDIA PureVideo HD technology, enjoy an immersive experience with sharp images, smooth video transitions, and brilliant clarity. The G51Jx is complemented with Altec Lansing speakers and EAX Advanced HD 4.0 so you can hear every detail and enhanced acoustics. With many scenarios to choose from, the EAX Advanced HD 4.0 engine will render the environment your gaming character is in and bring you the most surreal gaming experience. Also loaded with CMSS-3D technology, audio channels will appear to come from above and around for a full surround sound experience. And with HDMI connectivity, the G51Jx doubles as your personal all-in-one media center.

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Aggressive Styling

Strike fear in the hearts of your opponents with the clawed design of the ROG G51Jx. Its spacious illuminated gaming keyboard gives you the competitive advantage when others are fumbling for keys in the dark, and keeps you a step ahead of the game. The Republic of Gamers (ROG) is the leading brand in PC gaming innovation. Birthed from the finest ASUS products dedicated to our gamers across the world, ROG is now a signature for highly innovative, gamer-centric notebooks, video cards, and motherboards. Through extensive research and development, ROG products feature not only superior graphics, design, and performance but specialize in delivering unique features that optimize them for the highest level of gaming at the best value.

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Get Ready for the Next Generation of Intel Processors

The G51Jx-X3 is one of the first notebooks to debut the new Intel Core i5 processor. With Turbo Boost Technology, the Core i5 mobile processor will automatically speed up to match your demands for multitasking and demanding applications. Plus, it features Intel Graphics Technology for an excellent HD video experience, and Intel Hyper-Threading Technology that intelligently enables its 2 cores for simultaneous 4-way multitasking. Along with the ASUS exclusive Power4 Gear to control system performance, the G51Jx-X3 masterfully optimizes the system performance for the task at hand. With a push of a button, you can select the power profile that matches your need. With Power4 Gear, you can even overclock the new Core i5 processor beyond its Turbo Boost limits and enjoy the latest blockbuster game titles.

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ASUS Makes Your Windows 7 Experience Better

Recently rated #1 in consumer reliability among Windows-based PCs by SquareTrade, and PCMag.com, ASUS gives you the peace of mind you deserve every time you start your G51Jx notebook.1 ASUS worked extensively with Microsoft to develop time-saving features like FastBoot technology –reducing the time needed for startup and shutdown –and LocalMe –a GPS-like application. And, thanks to Windows 7’s enhanced power management, you can enjoy unplugged gaming longer. Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network to share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music, and watch, pause, rewind, and record TV.† Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium. † Internet access required. Free TV content varies by geography. Some content may require additional fees.

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ASUS 360* -- 1 Year Global Warranty

ASUS complimentary notebook care package. ASUS 360 offers a level of coverage that would add hundreds of dollars to the price of competing laptops: One year global warranty Thirty days flawless display guarantee Two way free standard shipping 24/7 tech support

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ASUS ADW** -- 1 Year Accidental Damage Warranty**

Accidents happen. But when they happen to your ASUS notebook purchased in the US or Canada, you have extra protection. Whether your notebook is damaged by accidental spills, drops, electrical surges, or fire, ASUS will fix it or replace it for you during the first year after purchase.** Warranty covering accidental drops, spills, power surges, and fire damage One-way shipping (from ASUS to the user) at no additional cost 24 hour toll-free phone support One incident covered per notebook

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What's in the Box

ROG G51Jx-X3

AC Adapter

6 cell Battery Pack

Warranty Information Card

Specifications

Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)

Display: 15.6-inch Full HD LED-backlit Widescreen (1920 x 1080)

CPU: Intel Core i5-430M processor 2.26 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.53 GHz

Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 360M 1GB GDDR5 VRAM

Wireless: 802.11 b/g/n (draft 2.4GHz n) with Bluetooth v2.1 +EDR

LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet

Memory: 4GB DDR3-1066 RAM, 2 x SODIMM Sockets (up to 8GB)

Storage: 500GB 7,200RPM hard drive

Optical Drive: DVD Super Multi Double Layer Drive

Camera: 2.0 Megapixel

Speakers: Altec Lansing speakers

Microphone Digital Array Microphones

Card Reader: 1 x 8-in-1 card reader (MMC/SD/Mini-SD/XD/Memory stick/MS Pro/MS-Duo/MS-Pro Duo)

Input/Output: 1 x Mic-in, 1 x Headphone-out, 1 x VGA port/Mini D-Sub 15-pin for external monitor, 4 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x IEEE 1394 port, 1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert, 1 x HDMI, 1 x eSATA, 1 x Express Card 34/54

Battery Pack: 6 cell

Dimensions: 14.8 x 10.4 x 1.4~1.6 inches (WxDxH)

Approximate Weight: 7.27 pounds (with 6 cell battery,1xHDD)

Color: Blue

¹Rated number 1 Windows-based PC maker in PCMag.com’s Service & Reliability Report 2009. Rate number 1 PC brand according to SquareTrade, the leading direct-to-consumer warranty company (for more information visit http://www.squaretrade.com/pages/laptop-reliability-1109/ ).

*For notebooks purchased on or after Sept. 10, 2007. The ASUS 360 Notebook Service Program and Accidental Damage Warranty covers “ASUS” brand notebooks only, and does NOT extend to: “Built on ASUS,” “ASMobile,” “Powered by ASUS,” the Eee PC, or some other models. These retailers are currently among the companies that do NOT participate in the ASUS 360 Notebook Service Program and Accidental Damage Warranty: Best Buy, MicroCenter, and The Source by CircuitCity in Canada. Limit of one claim per notebook for Accidental Damage Warranty. ASUS reserves the right to discontinue this program and to modify the terms and conditions thereof at any time. ASUS Accidental Damage Warranty Program starts from the date of your ASUS notebook purchase, when all the requirements are met.
**One incident covered per notebook
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Product Description

The ASUS G51JX-X3 is one of the newest notebooks from the Republic of Gaming(ROG) Notebook line. Powered by Intel’s i5-430M Core i5 processor and a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GTS 360M graphics card, the ASUS G51JX-X3 offers users a completely new class of physical gaming interaction for a more realistic and dynamic experience. The NVIDIA GeForce GTS 360M also features 1GB GDDR5 VRAM, which performs significantly better than the standard DDR2 and DDR3 video memory. With a 3DMark score of 11,000+ the performance of the ASUS G51JX-X3 is a leap from the other 15-Inch mainstream notebooks that produce scores ranging from 2000 to 3000. The G51JX-X3 also supports 3D gaming surround audio in the form of EAX Advanced HD 4.0 audio technology. This technology detects in-game environments and actions to provide corresponding 3D sound effects. It can provide up to an additional 64 sound effects from the sound library, producing ultra-realistic spatial effects in more than 300 supported games. Equipped with an illuminating chiclet keyboard, the G51JX-X3 enables gamers to control the brightness of the keyboard to cater to their needs. This provides gamers with an added advantage over their opponents, and allows them to continue to dominate even in the dark, like that of LAN party environments. The G51JX-X3 also features Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit Operating System. The notebook comes with a 1 year global warranty, one month zero bright dot guaranty, free two-way standard shipping, twenty-four hour tech support seven days a week, and a one year accidental damage warranty, protecting the notebook from drops, fire, spills and surge.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

70 of 74 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Solid, Awesome performance, February 11, 2010

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D. Armstrong - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ASUS Republic of Gamers G51JX-X3 15.6-Inch Gaming Laptop (Blue) (Personal Computers)

Yeah, I guess you could be upset that you didn't get some complimentary swag or whatever with this machine, but I didn't buy it for swag.

Let's get down to business, shall we?

Pluses: Gorgeous, smooth graphics in Star Trek Online, DDO, Champions Online and Team Fortress 2 with the sliders cranked just shy of the max. EAX sound is amazing: even sounds decent out of the built-in speakers (really rocks with my headphones though). CPU performance and multitasking is sweet and responsive. I have multi-surfed Word, Visual Studio and Photoshop CS with no lag or issues.

More ports than you can shake a stick at: plenty of USB, eSATA, FireWire (1394) and even HDMI (which outputs to full 1080p if that floats your boat). Bluetooth devices are easily paired. Amazing Windows 7 performance (rates a 5.9 Windows Experience out of the box, with 6.6s in graphics, before any tweaking)

This thing is a sweet PC for money.

Cons: Runs hot. Be sure to keep side vents for cooling free. Might be worth investing in a cooling mat for this bad boy. Also, can we please not pre-install a bunch of crap on our new, high-performance gaming machines? I had to uninstall a bunch of cheesey ASUS games and stuff before I could really get down to business.

45 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Nice, February 14, 2010

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D. Flaws (Southern CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ASUS Republic of Gamers G51JX-A1 15.6-Inch Gaming Laptop (Blue) (Personal Computers)

I did a bit of research and this laptop seemed pretty highly anticipated by those looking to buy and well received by the few that already had them. I also saw that it seemed most of the initial shipment came with 1333MHz DDR3 ram instead of 1066. I opened mine up and it does have 1333MHz. A supply issue I guess. Very nice considering it's a $150+ upgrade on some websites.

I installed Borderlands and it seemed like a dog at first, then I realized I didn't have the AC adapter plugged in. It automatically goes to a power saver mode when only on battery (of course) and it makes a big difference. Once plugged in I put all the settings on high except for anti-aliasing at 4 instead of 16 and resolution at native 1920x1080 it ran a little slow. Frame rate was around 30 usually. Fine for most games but not a FPS. At 1280x720 the frame rate was in the 50s. I played for about an hour and it was running very hot so I stopped for a while. I bought this laptop to replace an older Dell laptop I had because I burned out the vid card on the Dell, so I was a bit worried, maybe needlessly.

The keyboard is fine but the keys are real slippery, could use some kind of texture or concave shape. They are lighted which will be very useful (hit Fn+F4 when you 1st get it, mine were turned off).
Could use a USB in the back (I like to use a cooling pad) but it has 2 on each side near the front which is nice.
Lights on the lid are annoying. The side ones turn off in battery mode, I'll have to look into a setting to turn them off all the time. The logo light in the center of the lid never turns off.
I like the physical switch for wireless and bluetooth.

No dead pixels, I'll be looking close for 30 days but I hope to not have to RMA. Nice warranties on this thing, definitely a selling point. Watch out if you try to buy an ASUS from Best Buy --they do not honor all the standard ASUS warranties, I think the accident insurance. Because Best Buy wants to sell you their own insurance for $179.

The thing I don't like the most about this laptop is the screen size. Not the resolution but the actual physical size. There is approximately a 3/4 inch bezel on the sides and bottom and nearly 1 1/4 inch at the top. This makes the laptop less attractive visually also, like it's chunky and thick. The large top bezel is likely because of the webcam which I will never use. The screen could easily be 16+ inches which would help lots with the high resolution. At 1920x1080 for a laptop you need all the size you can get. Text at 100% is tiny but mine shipped at 125% so that's smart on their part. I primarily use it for painting in Photoshop and Painter so the high resolution is great. Trying to show someone text on the screen is difficult when they can't read it unless they are real close.

One other thing I didn't like was 40+GB of pre-installed software. Why anyone would want all this crap is beyond me. I was going to wipe and reinstall but there is the quick start OS which I need to look into and see if that will be wiped and if there is any difficulty reinstalling it. I pretty much always plan on wiping a new computer but most people wouldn't so that is a factor.

I got my backpack and mouse, I see some others didn't.

Oh yeah it's not black, even the darkest part of the lid is a dark blue.

So:
+Free ram upgrade
+speedy
+lighted keys
+wireless switch
+free backpack and mouse
-slippery keys
-physical screen size
-bloatware

All in all very happy with it.

39 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Impressive power, awesome display, best bang for buck right now, June 5, 2010

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Turbohawk "If you're not living on the edge, ... (Nixon, TX United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: ASUS Republic of Gamers G51JX-A1 15.6-Inch Gaming Laptop (Personal Computers)

Overall, I'm very happy with this laptop. I don't use my computers unplugged very often at all, so battery life isn't a big issue. I was a bit timid about buying another Asus since my last one was defective, but the 2 year warranty made me feel better about taking a chance on this model. This may tell how long it's been since I bought a laptop but it was common to see 2 year warranties and frankly I'm surprised that not all the Asus models offer this coverage. To be fair, I give this laptop 4.5 stars, being dinged primarily for going "cheap" with the OS choice.

Gripes:
Windows 7 64-bit Home Premium for a "high end" gaming platform just doesn't make sense. I was expecting, at a minimum, the Professional version at this price point. As an aside, nearly all my complaints are around Windows and the lack of it's ability to run many not-so-old applications that I depend on. So be prepared to also drop some bucks on newer versions of programs that won't run on 7 that were perfect on XP. Also, approximately 100gb chunk of the 500gb hard drive is not available out of the box thanks to Microsoft's "instant upgrade" OS to Professional/Ultimate are already on the drive. I guess it's convenient for some to upgrade this way but I always insist on a Physical Disc for that day the hard drive craters. (Asus: It would be helpful if you offered instructions or an "uninstall" option to delete these files for those of us that want our hard drive space for our use), or maybe I should charge Microsoft rent?

No Blu-ray. Ok, maybe I shouldn't list it as a gripe since I knew it didn't have this when I bought it, but seriously, why go through the hassle and expense of a true 1080p display and NOT have a drive to watch/load Bluray or HD titles?? I hope Asus will make a replacement drive available with Blu-ray/HD capability at a reasonable cost. By the way, Microsoft did not think it important to support HD playback in Windows 7 (incredible blunder!) and as of this date I have not found a pre-installed application on this machine that will play Bluray/HD files! More $$$ for a program for that I guess.

Speakers: The sound is best summed up as anemic. I was expecting much more from the Altec Lansing branding...while they sound ok (not great by any standard, as an audiophile), my biggest gripe is VERY LITTLE OUPUT AT MAX compared to my last HP notebook which would get loud enough to embarrass me! No worries with this one in this regard, sadly. (Asus,I've gone through all the convoluted menus to try to tweak more output but I'm disappointed!). Not enough bass nor treble. . Perhaps I got a bad sound module?? At least the headphone output is quite good.

The included bag, while appreciated, is just large enough to carry the laptop/power brick, mouse and few knick-knacks. It feels a bit on the cheap side compared to my other Targus bag. Perhaps it's easier on your back this way. ;-)

This is not really a gripe, just a "heads up": Heat! Under heavy load (or any graphics intensive operation) this puppy will pump out some BTU's! It's main exit vent is on the left side and I've found it quite handy for keeping my coffee HOT (not just warm!). This is almost a plus but I can see why Asus didn't want to advertise this. Just be careful for spillage. The heat is extreme enough under load that I worry about anything remotely flammable within a foot or so of the vent. Asus did a great job of keeping the heat off the keyboard and upper area (although it definitely will be welcome in the winter, keeping your hands warm while you type!). I have read that the Intel i7 chip is a HOT chip under load, so this is going to be "normal" if you run an i7 quad core, no matter who builds it. The i5 I had previous was also a hot machine, but the i7 is definitely hotter.

What I like:

The part of any laptop you look at the most and thus, in my opinion, the most important part, the display,is sharp and bright. Colors are natural and the "Splendid" application allows one to customize viewing almost limitlessly. Perhaps 1080p on a 15.6" screen is a bit overkill, but I'm not complaining. I do find myself zooming in a lot though.

Keyboard lighting is great and you can adjust the intensity (3 settings to choose from). The ergonomics is fair and I really love having a keypad on the keyboard. The keys feel a slight-bit on the "cheap" side but they work just fine. I say "fair" on the ergonomics since the edge of the palm rest tends to "bite" into my lower forearms after a few minutes. The top of this palm rest is coated with a "rubbery" layer which is comfortable enough but the edge is just a little too sharp for my tastes. This is not a big issue but I'm very thorough and critical of my big ticket items.

Wireless: The best and most sensitive I've witnessed yet. I'm amazed at the range this laptop wireless has from the base station. Almost double anything I've used prior to. Well done Asus!

Bluetooth: I've had issues using Skype (about the only time I used the bluetooth) with it dropping my Plantronics headset after a few minutes in a session. It could be just Skype's software, I don't know. The headset works flawlessly for hours at a time with my Blackberry. Perhaps there is a conflict? I'm going to find out the problem and update when I do.

Gaming/graphics capability: I consider myself a casual gamer but I've been VERY impressed with the frame-rate even at full 1920X1024 resolutions! Runs X3, Silent Hunter IV, Half-Life 2 with all options maxed no problem. (Heat! will be generated!) I will update on this as I try other games. My main use for this power is TurboCAD as I do a LOT of design work and this machine flies through everything I throw at it.

The included mouse is great! I've always used logitech mice but I think I found a new alternative. It isn't wireless (which would be even better) but it is a joy to use.

The touchpad, while not the "new" style of the one on my other Asus, is much nicer to use. I HATE the multi-fingering gesturing and I MUCH prefer having a scroll bar like this one has. It also will auto-shut off when a mouse is attached (software option). This touchpad is great!

I plan on doing a 90 day update so stay tuned.

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