ASUS Republic of Gamers G73JH-A1 17-Inch Gaming Laptop (Black)

by Asus

• Intel Core i7 Processor 1.6GHz
• 8GB SO-DIMM RAM
• 1TB 7200RPM Hard Drive
• 17.3-Inch Screen, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870
• Windows 7 Home Premium

Product Description

Style: G73JH-A1

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The Stealth Fighter of Gaming Laptops

Take a giant leap ahead of the competition. The Republic of Gamers (ROG) G73Jh gaming notebook takes the latest games to the next level of realism with Full HD graphics at a blistering fast framerate. Featuring an Intel Core i7 processor, graphics powered by an extremely powerful DirectX 11-enabled ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870 graphics processor with 1GB GDDR5 VRAM, and 8GB DDR3 of system memory, the G73Jh-A1 unleashes its hypersonic performance on your demand to render today’s and tomorrow’s most demanding games with ease.

This subtle yet imposing gaming machine was inspired by the hard lines and silent, cool, efficiency of a stealth-fighter jet, with a matte black finish and aft-venting cooling system that keeps it running cool and quiet. Plus, its 17.3-inch Full HD widescreen lets you experience the latest blockbuster movies. The G73Jh-A1 breaks away from the routine, of traditional gaming laptops with built-in overclocking feature through the exclusive ASUS CPU Level Up technology and the Power4Gear Hybrid utility –instantly giving you extreme power with a push of a button.

Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you'll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to.

Experience ASUS FastBoot Technology, the unique performance boost for Windows 7 made possible by ASUS's close partnership with Microsoft. With exclusive ASUS FastBoot Technology, this Windows 7-enabled ASUS notebook starts up in a staggering 30 seconds.The ASUS G73Jh is also protected with a One Year Accidental Damage Warranty protecting the notebook from drops, fire, spills, and surge.**

The G73Jh-A1 also boasts 1TB of 7200RPM hard drives (500GB x 2), high-speed wireless N (802.11 b/g/n @2.4GHz), ASUS CPU Level Up performance boost, Blu-ray combo drive, Bluetooth v2.1, HDMI connectivity, a 2.0Mp camera, DirectX 11 support, and Altec Lansing speakers with EAX Advanced HD 4.0 sound. With a 3DMark06 score of 13,667* the G73Jh-A1 is the tool to get to obliterate your enemies.

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.

Key Features

• Stealth fighter inspired design with rear venting thermal design for minimum frontal heat signature (Learn more)
• Intel Core i7-720QM Quad Core processor with Intel Turbo Boost Technology to boost base speed from 1.6GHz to a maximum Turbo Boost speed of 2.8GHz (Learn more)
• ASUS CPU Level Up and Power4Gear Hybrid to save battery life and delivers extreme performance on-demand (Learn more)
• Brilliant 17.3-inch Full HD LED-backlit widescreen for an vibrant and immersive cinematic experience with resolution up to 1920 x 1080 (Learn more)
• Latest and best mobile graphics processor powered by ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870 with 1GB GDDR5 VRAM for unprecedented gaming performance with DirectX 11 support (Learn more)
• 64-bit Windows 7 Home Premium for a faster and more reliable operating system
• 8GB of DDR3 RAM for ultra-fast gaming and multitasking computing (Learn more)
• 1TB (2x 500GB) 7,200RPM hard drives for fast and convenient storage for all your games and media (Learn more)
• Blu-ray combo drive for watching the latest Blu-ray movies in Full HD and brilliant clarity
• High-speed Wi-Fi networking (802.11 b/g/n @2.4 GHz) + Bluetooth v2.1
• Integrated 2.0 megapixel webcam and Digital Array Mic for video calls with your friends and family
• Illuminated and slanted ergonomic gaming keyboard with numeric keypad gives you complete control in any lighting environment for comfortable gaming hours-on-end (Learn more)
• Altec Lansing speakers and EAX Advanced HD Audio to bring out the best in environmental simulation in surround sound technology (Learn more)
• Complimentary Republic of Gamers backpack and 3200DPI laser gaming mouse
• Warranty: 2 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 G73Jh-A1’s graphics engine, powered by the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870 with 1GB GDDR5 VRAM, offers remarkable performance compared to previous generations. The ROG G73Jh-A1 is equipped with DirectX 11 support, the future standard for a whole new generation of games with a totally new class of virtual interaction and a more dynamic gaming experience. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870 GPU brings games to life with brilliant explosions, natural water effects, and realistic 3D environments. Go beyond the conventional with incredible multi-tasking capability and blazing fast data transfer rates. The G73Jh-A1 features 8GB of DDR3 system RAM, and a fast 1TB 7,200RPM SATA hard drive, including Dual HDD support, with enough space to store all 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’ll wait less and do more.

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Enjoy Vibrant Media

Featuring a 17.3-inch Full HD widescreen and a Blu-ray-Combo drive, the G73Jh-A1 lets you enjoy the latest High Definition Blu-ray blockbuster hits for an immersive experience with the sharpest images, smoothest video transitions, and the most brilliant clarity. With HDMI connectivity, you can turn this gaming powerhouse into your personal media center, syncing it to an external monitor or HDTV and enjoying flawless 1080p HD. With Altec Lansing speakers and EAX Advanced HD 4.0 providing true-to life audio, you can hear every detail of the ROG G73Jh-A1’s enhanced acoustics.

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Aerodynamic Design

Developed with the sleek, aggressive, lines of a stealth fighter jet, the matte-black G73Jh-A1 takes more than just an aesthetic inspiration from stealth fighters. With exhaust vents located to the aft of its chassis, warm air flow is channeled up and away from you, making for a quieter, cooler, gaming experience. And with a chiclet keyboard slanted at a 5-degree angle, the ROG G73Jh-A1 is ergonomically positioned for a comfortable typing experience, ideal for the long gaming sessions. The ROG G73Jh-A1’s gaming keyboard illuminates, giving you a competitive edge when others are fumbling for keys in the dark, keeping you a step ahead of the game. The G73Jh-A1 also features a complimentary Republic of Gamers backpack and Razor optical mouse for a complete gaming package.

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Built with one of the World’s Most Intelligent Notebook Processors

With some of today’s most powerful components, the G73Jh-A1 gives you the power you need to create digital video, 3D animation, and effortlessly play adrenaline-filled games. The Intel Core i7-720QM processor helps the G73Jh-A1 outperform other, more-expensive, notebooks with massive memory bandwidth that delivers the ultimate in HD computing. Built-in Intel Turbo Boost Technology automatically adjusts processor speed according to your needs, accelerating CPU performance from 1.6GHz up to 2.8GHz. For even more control, harness the power of ASUS’ exclusive Power4Gear utility, giving you access to a host of power profiles optimized to your needs. Overclocking with Power4Gear is just one-click away with ASUS CPU Level Up, increasing CPU performance by 6% to 2968 MHz with the touch of a button.

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ASUS Makes Your Windows 7 Experience Better

Recently rated #1 in consumer reliability among Windows-based PCs by RESCUECOM, SquareTrade, and PCMag.com, ASUS gives you the peace of mind you deserve every time you start your G73Jh-A1 notebook.† 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.

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ASUS 360** -- 2 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: Two 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 G73Jh-A1

Deluxe Republic of Gamers Backpack

Deluxe ROG Laser Gaming Mouse (3200DPI, adjustable DPI)

AC Adapter

8 cell Battery Pack

Warranty Information Card

Specifications

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

Display: 17.3-inch Full HD LED-backlit Widescreen (1920 x 1080)

CPU: Intel Core i7 processor 720QM (1.60GHz-2.8GHz Quad-Core)

Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870 1GB GDDR5 VRAM

Wireless: 802.11 b/g/n (@ 2.4GHz), Bluetooth v2.1

LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet

Memory: 8GB DDR3 1066MHz RAM, 4 x SODIMM (up to 8GB)

Storage: 1TB 7200RPM hard drive (500GB x 2) dual HDD

Optical Drive: Blu-ray combo drive (BD-ROM + DVD-R/W)

Camera: 2.0 Megapixel

Speakers: Altec Lansing speakers with EAX 4.0 sound

Microphone Digital Array Microphones

Card Reader: 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 Gigabit LAN, 1 x HDMI, 1 x Kensington Lock

Battery Pack: 8 cell

Dimensions: 12.56 x 16.38 x 2.25 ~ 0.08 –inches

Weight: 7.48 lbs. (with 8 cell battery and single HDD)

Color: Matte Black

^* Score may vary. Tested with Intel Core i7-720QM processor, 8GB DDR3 RAM, ATI Mobility Radeon HD5870 with 1GB GDDR5 VRAM.

^** 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.

^† According to RESCUECOM's consumer reliability report Q1 2009 and Q2 2009. Rated number 1 Windows-based PC maker in PCMag.com’s Service & Reliability Report 2009. Rated 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/ ).

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Product Description

Take a giant leap ahead of the competition with the ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) G73JH gaming notebook. The G73JH takes the latest games to the next level of realism with Full HD graphics at a blistering fast framerate. Featuring an Intel Core i7 quad-core processor, graphics powered by an extremely powerful DirectX 11-enabled ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870 graphics processor with 1GB GDDR5 VRAM, and 8GB DDR3 of system memory, the G73Jh-A2 unleashes its hypersonic performance to render today’s and tomorrow’s most demanding games with ease.The G73Jh-A2 boasts 1TB of 7200RPM hard disk space (500GB x 2), high-speed wireless N (802.11 b/g/n @2.4GHz), ASUS CPU Level Up performance boost, Bluetooth v2.1, HDMI connectivity, a 2.0Mp camera, DirectX 11 support, and Altec Lansing speakers with EAX Advanced HD 4.0 sound. With a 3DMark06 score of 13,667 the G73Jh-A2 will help you obliterate your competition.Also included are a complimentary Republic of Gamers backpack and ROG laser gaming mouse (3200 DPI). The G73JH comes with a 2 year ASUS 360 global warranty and 1 year Accidental Damage Warranty with 30-day Flawless Display Guarantee.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

58 of 60 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars OK with some pretty major problems (3.5 - 4 stars) March 17, 2010

By Avid Reader

Style Name:G73JH-A2

In short this computer is amazing. You wont find anything else under $2000 that can beat this. It comes with a standard 2 year warrant and 1 year accidental damage warranty plus a 30 day zero bright dot policy. The included mouse and bag are also great. So far I have been playing crysis and bad company 2(a great game for your new computer) on near full detail with amazing frames with the ati radean 5870(best single graphics card for laptops), 8gb of 1066mhz ram, and the new blazing fast core i7 processor. Although the computer is the size of some 18 inchers, I found that it looked and felt amazing. The whole back, palm rest area, and keys are rubberized which provides a great feel and grip. The keys are also back lit and the speakers on the computer are very loud and provide good audio The one thing I did not like about this computer was the touch pad buttons (not the touchpad its self which is great) are combined under a plastic cover which is really hard to press down on.
Pros:
Best for the price
Back lit keyboard
rubberized feels great
Best single graphics card ati 5870 with 1gb gddr5 ram
8gb of ram is more than enough
Great processor
Cool unique look
and i can just keep going on and on..

Cons:
Touch pad buttons I find hard to press down on
Number pad on keyboard feels squished

Overall 10/10
And as I said before this is the best!

Update after about 3 months
of use
I have already lost nearly all the rubber feet which do not seem attached well (medium problem). The keyboard has a lot of light bleeding through under the ` key (minor). And the worst problems i have experienced, my computer overheats!... It shuts its self down randomly and i do not believe that the fan over the CPU is working (very major). I have sent it in for RMA with asus and will post an update later.
If i could change my rating I would give it 3.5-4 stars. Read more ›

39 of 40 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars GPU may overheat and cause laptop to shut down July 2, 2010

By Zephine

Style Name:G73JH-A1|Amazon Verified Purchase

I had the G73JH-A1 for almost two weeks before it shutdown while playing a game. A web search for G73JH and shutdown showed it could be overheating problems. I installed desktop gadgets that monitored the CPU and GPU and tested by playing various games. While closely watching and frequently checking the GPU temperature, it was generally anywhere from the mid 90s to just over a 100 and at times would reach 107 degrees.

After reading more on the web, I downloaded the FurMark benchmark utility and tried the stability test. In less than 3 minutes, the laptop reached 110 degrees and shut down. If the GPU ran hotter than a "normal" 95 degrees, but remained at a constant 100 or 101 degrees without reaching critical temperature, it might have been acceptable. Perhaps by using a cooling pad and making sure the ambient room temperature wasn't higher than 90 I could do without having to send my G73JH for service. But the fact that a gaming laptop could overheat to shutdown with GPU intensive programs meant an unstable video card.

Just to make sure it wasn't the benchmark utility, I tested it on my desktop computer which has an ATI 5770. It ran at a constant 96 degrees for 15 minutes. A friend installed FurMark on her laptop with an nVidia 360m and it was stable at 85 degrees.

I'm glad this happened during my first 30 days. Instead of having Asus replace the video card or entire laptop with possibly a refurbished one even though I had just purchased it new, I had Amazon issue me a RMA for an exchange. Hopefully there's one in stock when it reaches them because I really did like this laptop and am willing to give it another chance.

Aside from the GPU overheating and having to deal with an exchange, there were some minor cons.... I won't bother with what I liked because it's been covered by plenty of other reviews.

- The screen is way too glossy, causing lots glare and reflection on the monitor.

- After a week the spacebar sometimes made a squeeking noise.

- Dedicated volume buttons would have been easier than having to use both hands to press two keys, the Fn + F11 or F12.

- I wish the Numlock light was on the right side of the keyboard near the number keys. Instead it's on the left side of the laptop, beside the Capslock key.

- On the Numberpad, the right arrow key is under the 1 and the 0 is under the 2. I'm used to pressing 0 with my thumb and have been trying to get used to the shorter 0 key.

- The touchpad bar for the mouse buttons is difficult to press. I'm glad I use a separate mouse.

- This laptop is so big it doesn't fit in my old 17" laptop case. Asus provides a decent backpack but it's on the thin side and won't hold more than one or two textbooks. Be careful and make sure you buy a laptop case or backpack large enough.

4-stars if the laptop didn't overheat but 3-stars because of the lemon. If Amazon is able to send another for an exchange I'll update this review again when I receive the replacement.

Update July 9, 2010: Received my exchange today. I have to really commend Amazon's return service. It was very easy to request an RMA and they even refunded me the shipping costs for sending it back to them!

After initial setup, the first thing I did was install Furmark and then I held my breath. I can let out a sigh of relief. After 5 minutes it was at 90 degrees, and after 20 minutes this new G73JH-A1 was running at 93 degrees. It might have hit 94 or even 95 but I think 20 minutes was enough to confirm it's stability.

A couple of other things about this laptop:

- The included mouse's buttons are very sensitive. My fingers sometimes press a top or side button when I pick it up to move the cursor. Will take a little getting used to since the buttons are so delicate.

- I wish Asus had included recovery discs with this laptop. Perhaps it was a cost cutting measure. After all, this is a $1650 laptop that other companies would easily charge $2100 or more. Regardless, I don't mind because if I uninstall the bloatware and run Windows Update, I can have bloat-free updated recovery discs.

Despite all the nitpicking, this is an incredible gaming laptop. Quad-core CPU for future programs and games, 8 gigs of RAM, Blu-Ray player, and one of the best laptop video card currently available, the ATI mobility 5870. Read more ›

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars 'Gaming' review April 19, 2010

By J. Alix

You can find a ton of reviews regarding the hardware and you can compare similarly configured gaming notebooks and you'll see that this is HUNDREDs of dollars cheaper. I've had the machine for almost 2 weeks, gaming about 1-2 hrs a day.

Pluses
-have not had a single technical issue
-function keys for volume and brightness do not bring me to the desktop when playing games (like it did my previous HP)
-HDMI to HDTV is plug and play (video and audio)

Now for the Gaming part
I play around with AA (anti-aliasing) from highest and then bring it down until very smooth playability. These are the games I found to push the notebook the most (settings to be very playable at native 1920x1080, I don't use vsync):
Crysis/Crysis Warhead - no AA, almost all on High/Gamer settings
Batman Arkham - No AA, All Max
RE5 - All Max
Lost Planet: Extreme Conditions - HDR at medium, No AA, almost all at max
Prototype - All max
Wolfenstein - All max
Borderlands - All max
Red Faction Guerrilla - No AA, almost all at max
Just Cause 2 - No AA, almost all at max
L4D 1 and 2 - All max, even vsysnc

Every other older game (even newer ones), the G73 just breezes through, (such as GoW, UT3, Dark Void, L4D, TR:Underworld), I've found it handles the Unreal engine quite well.

I can't believe how this notebook handles games at 1920x1080. Stays cool and quiet. Audio is pretty decent, even takes care of Prototype's low volume issue (just crank it up!). I've been gaming on laptops for more than 12 years (no space for desktop rigs) and I've never had a gaming laptop, always had to compromise the graphics. Not anymore. Playing at 40-50 frames/sec is surely a welcome change.