ASUS Republic of Gamers G73JH-A1 17-Inch Gaming Laptop (Black) Review
ASUS Republic of Gamers G73JH-A1 17-Inch Gaming Laptop (Black) Feature
- 1.6GHz Intel i7-720QM Quad-Core Processor
- 8GB DDR3 1066MHz; 4 SODIMM Sockets; up to 8GB
- 1TB (500G 7200RPM x2) HDD; Blue-Ray Disk Combo Drive; 802.11 b/g/n
- 17.3-Inch Full HD LED Display; ATI 5870 Graphics with 1G GDDR5; 2.0M Webcam
- Windows Home Premium 64-bit Operating System; Gaming Backpack and Mouse
ASUS Republic of Gamers G73JH-A1 17-Inch Gaming Laptop (Black) Overview
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.
ASUS Republic of Gamers G73JH-A1 17-Inch Gaming Laptop (Black) Specifications
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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 | 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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 | 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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 | 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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 | 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 BackpackDeluxe ROG Laser Gaming Mouse (3200DPI, adjustable DPI)AC Adapter8 cell Battery PackWarranty Information CardSpecifications
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 LockBattery 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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