~G1s Owners Lounge~

yogurt stolez my siggy ;(

 

ITS FROGURT DAMN YOU FROZEN YOGURT!

On a side note, yes i did, but that was the wrong image I didnt even notice i uploaded the wrong one, will fix soon

 

i didn't really give a damn

 

The mouse is wired. You don't want a wireless gaming mouse. And the CPU is 64bit but unless you have 4GB+ of RAM you dont want a 64bit OS.

 

Whatever, yogurt.

 

I am planing on buying the ASUS G1S-A1 from Newegg.com( i want the manufacture warrenty, i could always replace the ram by myself at a later date)

Anyway, i was wondering a couple of things.

Is the mouse any good that comes with the G1S?

How's the bag and the case?

Could anyone recomend me a cooler that isn't too expensive and would fit the G1S and it's bag?

My friend has this rubber-like cover over his keys on his Macbook, is it really that helpful? or is that overkill( do they even have one, or somehting similar for the G1S)?

If anyone could reccomend a good set of speakers, they don't have to be super portable, but if i want to take them somewhere they wouldn't kill me.
A subwoofer would be ideal.

Thanks for all your help!

 

Just got my G1s and going through cleaning up bloatware, start programs, etc. Checked the Window Experience Index and the processor is at 4.4 (graphics card at 5.9, etc.). Was wondering if anyone had this rating and why it seems low (or maybe it's normal). Thanks

 

4.4 is way too low for a T7500 processor. Check your power management settings to ensure you have your CPU set to run at 100% and that the system thinks it is on AC, not battery power.

My Sony BX640 with a T7200 gets 4.9 for the CPU. Of course it also gets 3.8 and 4.5 for the GPU (ATI x1600) which is why I'm contemplating switching to a G1S.

I have installed a 7,200 RPM 100G disk in my system and Vista gives it a 5.1 rating, so I guess that does help.

Ira

 

The review on the G1s showed the processor at 5.1...Graphics 5.9

So your graphics are right on target. The processor speed is low though. If you compare it to the review.

http://www.notebookreview.com/picture.asp?f=23013

 

I checked and am currently in High Performance mode on Power4Gear with processor set for maximum performance at 100%. This is really baffling now. Should I call Asus or ExcaliberPC?

 

I have been using the G1 since February that I purchased from Newegg and all the items that you ask about are unchanged in the G1S upgrade. The mouse is a very good mouse, although the Logitech software that allows you to use the extra gaming buttons is not supported in Vista at this time. Just like most software, I'm sure a patch is in the works that will correct this. I've chosen to use the Logitech V270 Bluetooth mouse and it works great, although it is not a gaming mouse (with those extra buttons). The Bag is startlingly good. It is a Targus bag that is on par with the $80 Targus bag that I had purchased for my previous laptop. I'm sure you could purchase a keyboard cover like your friends, but I prefer not to use them because they interfere with my typing and end up generally looking far worse that the keys would if they were left uncovered. I've used this laptop in the desert here in Ramadi Iraq and I can definitely tell you that any money spent on a laptop cooler would be a waste. There are absolutely NO heat problems with this model. Personally, I use Klipsch Promedia Ultra 2.0's. In my opinion they are the most portable speakers with the best sound for about $100.00. If you don't carry the speakers with you, then Klipsch makes a Promedia 2.0 system with a subwoofer that will knock your socks off.

 

Awesome, thanks. Does it get hot period? like if i kept it on my lap would it be an annoyance?

I'm worried about vista, i know that the compliants usually lie in the hands of the consumer, but i'm not a computer wiz and might find all the missing drivers and things a problem. I also live off my ipod and hear that itunes is buggy at best with Vista, not to mention i hear it conflicts with some games.

 

Where did you purchase your klipsch promedia ultra's from?

I love Klipsch. I have really nice klipsch speakers on my home theatre system!

 

like any device that gets hot leaving it on your lap for extended periods of time whould probably guarantee your sterility

 

hahaha, i guess that answers my question. I meant more would it ever reach the heat of a fresh baked apple pie?

 

Ran the FEAR in game performance test with the following effects:

And the following Graphics:

And got the following results:

 

it shouldn't get too hot, but like any other laptop try to have a little air flowing between your legs and the laptop

 

hmm... i like itcan't wait for mine to arrive

 

wow. thats pretty impressive for a 15" laptop (or at least a 15" laptop card)

 

That my friend is freakin awesome the 8600M GT does perform great in games

Thanks man your the only one here with these benchmarks, keep em comming, I would really like to see Battlefield 2.

Gonna rep you up for this

Cheers

Blackbird

 

Thanks a lot mryerse!

Mine should be here Monday or Tuesday. Looks more and more like I made the right choice by going with the G1s!

Rep points were added BTW

 

can someone post bf2142 benchmarks?

 

or battlefield 2

 

Coming from an XP computer that I haven't played games on in forever, I'm curious, does vista and directx10 have any conflicts playing older games? Im a sucker for classics like Red Alert 2 and so on.


edit:

Also what the word on the HDMI output and the other things the reviewer was missing? Is everyone missing them?

 

HDMI and eSATA are both on the G1s, the images of the side and back of the G1 were the G1p, the reviewer did not take side and back pictures, so G1p images were used instead. I would expect another G1s review coming out soon.

 

Well the review being bad wouldnt effect me too much, I've already ordered and paid 75% down on mine haha Thanks Though

 

Tarheel, when you get your laptop can you post your Windows Vista Experience score? The previous G1S reviewer's score of 4.8 only had 2 GB of memory but you have 3 so I am curious how much of a boost of performance you'll be getting.

Also, a note to all: be very weary about whether you're getting the 64-bit or 32-bit version of Vista. They are not the same; do some research on the issue using Google. You will get more compatibility issues when using the 64-bit version; you will need new drivers that support the 64-bit version.

 

^ How would I know what bit verison I'm getting?

 

Is there a security slot on the G1S?

 

Wow the g1s is turning out to be better than I thought. Too bad I couldn't wait one more week or I might have been able to order the g1s. So far the only major bonus of having the g1 is its cheaper and runs winxp.

 

How is the build quality of this machine? I currently have a T61 on order, but with the chaos revolving around Lenovo right now I'm considering the G1S. I'm not very familiar with their products. I will mostly use the computer for school work, internet, and some gaming. The reason I'm considering the G1S is because I know it will support future games and programs better than the T61. To me, the extra $300 would be worth it if necessary. Anyone have feedback?

 

There's chaos surrounding Lenovo? Did I miss something? I was going to buy a 15.4" T61 when they come out.

 

what is the diferrence between 8600M GT 256MB and 8600M GT 512MB? I see asus g1s has 8600M GT 256 on excaliburpc.com , but on xoticpc it has 2 options,... 8600MGT 256MB and 8600M GT 512MB option?

By the way, do you know any Asus Official Partner in Slovenia, where I can use Asus's Global Warranty?

nuke

 

Right now they're having problems with their shipping dates. I ordered mine last week and it won't ship until 6/6. But a lot of people are getting to their shipping dates, then getting an email saying it won't ship for another 2-4 weeks. I don't have time to deal with that so I want to get a G1S if better.

 

Can you provide a direct link for xoticpc? I can't find the G1s over at that site. I see the G1 though...

 

I got a rock...

 

i love that reference
kudos

 

Would this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220229

work with the G1S?

*EDIT*

would i have to worry about it breaking my warrenty or overheating

 

I'm not too familiar with 3dmark stuff.

with f3sv 3dmar06 as around 2000, does it work well in war3 or cs:s?

 

No, so far the G1S won't POST with 2GB of RAM. If a 1GB and 2GB stick are installed, the system will only recognize the 1GB. Asus supports says they will be releasing a BIOS patch to alievate this problem.

 

Odd becuase at Gentech you can get the G1S with 3gb RAM, are they shoing that ram in there knowing that it's useless, or do they have somehting up their sleeve?

 

Yeah, I got the 3gb at Gentech as well. PC has not got here yet though. The guy at gentech told me 3gb is fine, if fact better than 2gb

Ken lee from Gentech...who post here told me that

 

There was someone here who ordered a G1s with 3gb of ram.

Can you please tell us if your system recognizes it?

 

Asus north america finally got the G1s on their website!

http://usa.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=5&l2=61

 

Do you mean like a smart card reader? No.

 

By "security slot" I think the poster means a Kensington lock hole. If that is the question, then yes, the G1S has a Kensington lock hole.

My G1S arrives tomorrow.

 

anyone know what type of LCD this thing uses?

is it a TN? or a PVA type? is it 8-bit or 6-bit?

 

WTH?

is this true?? if so when will the new bios patch come out i wanted to order a g1s in the next few weeks, but was planning on 4 GB ram so next year i can just upgrade the OS.

 

Wooot, Mine Is Shipped

 

Just received mine, in London, UK.

Am I the first UK owner??

Petrov.