Torn between Qosmio X75 vs ASUS G750JX

[Gikaseixas]

Help needed

http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-G750JX-DB...ref=pd_cp_pc_0

VS

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER

I have done my fair share of searches around the net and my final two picks are the Toshiba and the ASUS. The Toshiba weights less, has a brighter screen and has W8.1, the ASUS seems to have a more robust cooling system but it's a litter thicker and weights more.

Other than these things are there other aspects to consider? Please help me decide

 

[devhda]

ASUS sounds stronger in my book. Better quality overall. Good luck!

 

[Gikaseixas]

Thanks devhda
Shouldn't Toshiba be up there in the quality dept? From some articles on the web they used aluminum materials to save weight but the feeling I have is that ASUS has better feel when it comes to the touch, the plastics are really good.

 

[frozentundra123456]

My grandson has an Asus gaming laptop that is almost 5 years old and still going. Pretty remarkable IMO, since he uses it very heavily. Of course that is just one unit, so doesnt prove anything. Of those two though, I would vote for the asus as well.

Wouldnt you automatically be able to upgrade to Win 8.1?

 

[Gikaseixas]

frozentundra123456 yeah I would be able to get 8.1, didn't think about that lol

Another vote for the ASUS, i'm pretty shocked to be honest. It seems that i'll be going with it, just hope my unit is a solid one cuz I don't want to replace it for the next 2-3 years

 

[Gikaseixas]

Came across this beast. Is the ASUS better still since this particular one is refurbished? and about $100 more expensive?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A2L77EE7U53NWQ

 

[WackyWRZ]

I had an Alienware (M17xR3) but returned it for an Asus (G75VX). I had purchased the AW from the Dell outlet and I had all sorts of trouble with it right out of the box. After hours on the phone with Dell my only option was to send it in and let them repair it. I had already waited a week and didn't want to deal with waiting again so I got the Asus instead. I have had 3x Asus laptops and never had any problem with any of them. Heck one of them is going on 3 years old and the LCD hinges are still super stiff.

It looks like the Asus is actually $300 cheaper than the AW (unless you're looking at the Amazon Warehouse ones, which are customer returns). The Asus also comes with a SSD and 1TB HDD for less. There is a processor difference - MQ vs HQ, which I don't see really any difference in either.

The AW is going to be more flashy with the illuminated trackpad, and color changing LEDs if you're into that. Also I think the AW laptops are easier to upgrade the GPU at some point, and the Asus machines use a proprietary MXM slot that makes it virtually impossible to upgrade.

I would stay far away from the Toshiba. There are multiple reports of them overheating because they use a single fan for the GPU/CPU. The Asus and the AW use dual fans and cool much better. I ultimately would pick the Asus. Newegg usually has some decent deals on Refurb Asus G-series laptops. Thats where / how I got mine.

 

[Gikaseixas]

WackyWRZ thanks for the input, it really helped

Since everyone said ASUS that's what I got and also, after reading several more reviews I am convinced that this is the best buy period. Can't wait for it to arrive and fire up the new toy.

I'm a bit disappointed at Toshiba for not designing a proper gaming laptop as the features on paper were actually a bit better. The Alienware has too many lights for my liking, I was not impressed with some pics of it in the dark.

Concerning your HQ vs MQ comment, they're the same processor, the HQ just has a slightly faster integrated graphics engine and has VT going for it.

This is the bag I got to go with it, hope it lasts since it's a bit expensive
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A3LA4IZ88FFM0U

 

[Aikouka]

Also I think the AW laptops are easier to upgrade the GPU at some point, and the Asus machines use a proprietary MXM slot that makes it virtually impossible to upgrade.

MXM isn't proprietary. It's actually a standard. However, ASUS does like using idiotic proprietary garbage in their laptops. For example, my Zenbook UX31A has a proprietary SSD slot in it (not mSATA, PCI-E or M.2). The SSD actually went out in it, and the only way to fix it is buying a $200 replacement off eBay. That's nearly a 2x price increase over comparable 128GB units in the standard connector types.

Although, reading more of the Wikipedia entry, you might be referring to this tidbit...

"Asus utilizes non standard MXM modules in most of their laptops, with a reversed pin on configuration on most MXM 2.1 models (since MXM 3.0 they are no longer reversed) and nonstandard PCB shape and mounting."

Given my issues above, that doesn't surprise me!

 

[WackyWRZ]

"Asus utilizes non standard MXM modules in most of their laptops, with a reversed pin on configuration on most MXM 2.1 models (since MXM 3.0 they are no longer reversed) and nonstandard PCB shape and mounting."

That is exactly what I was referring to. The PCB shape and mounting throws it off so that you can't change it. But when I was looking at the upgrades for the AW laptops, those MXM graphics cards cost so much I wouldn't even bother.

I had never heard of the strange SSD port, but upon looking it seems its pretty common on their Zenbook line. Also appears to the same as what Apple puts in their products. Whatever happened to the days of standards??? We use all Lenovo stuff at work, and when it comes to their laptops don't even get me started on proprietary! BIOS locks on WiFi cards!?!?

 

[Aikouka]

That is exactly what I was referring to. The PCB shape and mounting throws it off so that you can't change it. But when I was looking at the upgrades for the AW laptops, those MXM graphics cards cost so much I wouldn't even bother.

Apologies for calling you wrong then!

I had never heard of the strange SSD port, but upon looking it seems its pretty common on their Zenbook line. Also appears to the same as what Apple puts in their products. Whatever happened to the days of standards??? We use all Lenovo stuff at work, and when it comes to their laptops don't even get me started on proprietary! BIOS locks on WiFi cards!?!?

Is it a PCI-E SSD just like Apple uses? I thought it was still based on SATA. I thought Apple's SSDs were a standard, but it's just that no one else uses PCI-E-based SSDs?

I was considering a Lenovo gaming-oriented laptop recently, but I was disappointed to find that their latest (at the time) revamp removed the mSATA port on it. When it comes to laptops, I want solid state and spinning disc storage, and not giving me that option is a deal-breaker.

It's kind of funny that you mention BIOS locks on WiFi cards. I actually hadn't even heard of that until a few months back when my mom was complaining about her HP's WiFi card. I was looking up replacements when I saw people saying to make sure that the BIOS "supports" it. I agree with you -- it just seems ridiculous!

 

[ringtail]

Gikaseixas
Here is a good comparison of several good brands sort-of equivalent to your OP choices. SInce you're shopping so upscale, it'd be worth your time to check these out::
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