Many Sources (see bottom) have this laptop Asus G51VX factory refurbished for $700-750.00 That is a steal for a gaming laptop. I just got mine in yesterday and I love it(I had to put Win 7 on it of course). I have no issues with it whatsoever. Also with it being a 15.6" gaming laptop its still mobile enough to take around with me to work and school. If you go any bigger than 15.6" your pretty much looking at a desktop replacement.(See end of post for 17" refurb G71 for 799.99)
Tech Specs
Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista® Premium 64-bit with Service Pack 1
Precessor: Intel Core 2 P7350
Precessor Speed: 2.0GHz
Precessor Cache: 3 MB L2 Cache
Bus Speed: 1066MHz
Memory: 4 GB System Memory (DDR2 800)
Max supported = 4 GB
Video Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 260M with 1GB GDDR3 Memory
Hard Drive: 320GB SATA (7200RPM)
Multimedia Drive: SuperMulti DVDRW drive
Display: 15.6 HD (1366x768) Widescreen LED backlight LCD
Webcam: 1.3MP
Microphone: Yes
Facial Recognition: Yes
Network Card: Integrated 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet
Wireless Option: Integrated Intel 802.11b/g/n
Digital Media: MMC/SD/Mini-SD/XD/Memory Stick /MS Pro/ MS-Duo/MS-Pro-Duo
Audio: Stereo, built-in Azalia Compliant Audio Chip
Keyboard: Illuminant chicklit keyboard
Pointing Device: 16:9 wide touchpad
External Notebook
Ports:
1 VGA port (D-sub 15-pin)
4 USB 2.0 ports
1 LAN RJ-45
1 IEEE1394 Firewire jack
1 HDMI
3 Audio Jacks (Headphone out/Microphone in/Line-In)
1 Card reader
1 SATA
Warranty and Support:
Limited 90 Day Warranty
FYI often refurbs are simple returns or have slight issues fixed by factory. Also if your on the fence about getting an acer (low reliability brand new) versus asus refurb, think about this. Generally most laptops make it through the first year fine, but after that is when they start dying and that's when brand new laptops like a low quality acer no longer have their warranty so your SOL if anything happens even with new laptops. SO in most cases a refurb quality brand will be better than a 1 year warranty low quality brand laptop. (or at least in my personal experience). But the choice is up to you. Source: http://lifehacker.com/5524704/laptop+reliability-study-highlights-the-most-sturdy-laptop-makers
$699.99 Free Shipping Buy.com http://www.buy.com/prod/asus-g51vx-r...212446723.html
I purchased from buy.com, but just be warned buy.com has been known for some horrible customer service and slow shipping times, I'd reccomend paying the extra 20 bucks and going with trusty amazon.com. It only took me 5 days to get mine with free shipping (i'm on east coast), so I'm more than satisfied though, but I think I just got lucky.
$750.00 Tiger Direct http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...511&CatId=4948
$720.00 Free Shipping Amazon.com http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-G51VX-RX0...3931819&sr=8-3
Also if you want a bigger 17" (desktop replacement size) check our refurbished G71's their only 100 dollars more, you get 6gb ram, and a faster processor(P8700). http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-G71GX-RX0...3931819&sr=8-9
Just make sure its factory refurb so you get the 90day 3 month warranty.
Enjoy!
Tech Specs
Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista® Premium 64-bit with Service Pack 1
Precessor: Intel Core 2 P7350
Precessor Speed: 2.0GHz
Precessor Cache: 3 MB L2 Cache
Bus Speed: 1066MHz
Memory: 4 GB System Memory (DDR2 800)
Max supported = 4 GB
Video Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 260M with 1GB GDDR3 Memory
Hard Drive: 320GB SATA (7200RPM)
Multimedia Drive: SuperMulti DVDRW drive
Display: 15.6 HD (1366x768) Widescreen LED backlight LCD
Webcam: 1.3MP
Microphone: Yes
Facial Recognition: Yes
Network Card: Integrated 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet
Wireless Option: Integrated Intel 802.11b/g/n
Digital Media: MMC/SD/Mini-SD/XD/Memory Stick /MS Pro/ MS-Duo/MS-Pro-Duo
Audio: Stereo, built-in Azalia Compliant Audio Chip
Keyboard: Illuminant chicklit keyboard
Pointing Device: 16:9 wide touchpad
External Notebook
Ports:
1 VGA port (D-sub 15-pin)
4 USB 2.0 ports
1 LAN RJ-45
1 IEEE1394 Firewire jack
1 HDMI
3 Audio Jacks (Headphone out/Microphone in/Line-In)
1 Card reader
1 SATA
Warranty and Support:
Limited 90 Day Warranty
FYI often refurbs are simple returns or have slight issues fixed by factory. Also if your on the fence about getting an acer (low reliability brand new) versus asus refurb, think about this. Generally most laptops make it through the first year fine, but after that is when they start dying and that's when brand new laptops like a low quality acer no longer have their warranty so your SOL if anything happens even with new laptops. SO in most cases a refurb quality brand will be better than a 1 year warranty low quality brand laptop. (or at least in my personal experience). But the choice is up to you. Source: http://lifehacker.com/5524704/laptop+reliability-study-highlights-the-most-sturdy-laptop-makers
$699.99 Free Shipping Buy.com http://www.buy.com/prod/asus-g51vx-r...212446723.html
I purchased from buy.com, but just be warned buy.com has been known for some horrible customer service and slow shipping times, I'd reccomend paying the extra 20 bucks and going with trusty amazon.com. It only took me 5 days to get mine with free shipping (i'm on east coast), so I'm more than satisfied though, but I think I just got lucky.
$750.00 Tiger Direct http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...511&CatId=4948
$720.00 Free Shipping Amazon.com http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-G51VX-RX0...3931819&sr=8-3
Also if you want a bigger 17" (desktop replacement size) check our refurbished G71's their only 100 dollars more, you get 6gb ram, and a faster processor(P8700). http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-G71GX-RX0...3931819&sr=8-9
Just make sure its factory refurb so you get the 90day 3 month warranty.
Enjoy!
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