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    G50V-A1 vs M50VM-B1

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Dazman, Aug 28, 2008.

  1. Dazman

    Dazman Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm interested in the M50VM-B1 based on my needs, but I'm wondering if I'd be better off, performance wise, buying the G50V-A1.

    I use to game only on the PC, but now I've moved to the PS3, however, I still do the odd RTS gaming on the PC.

    I want the laptop to carry me for a number of years performance wise.

    I've read the reviews on both, but I'd like to here from you guys.

    Thanks
     
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  2. Arthaven

    Arthaven Notebook Enthusiast

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    Gaming wise I don't think any laptop can really carry a gamer for 'years.' I was comparing the same two models because of the price difference but with the G50V having a much better GPU in a 15" size I had to go with the G50V. If you're looking for longevity I hope you're using it for more than just gaming. Although RTS games are becoming more GPU demanding I think a lesser model may be able o work with your needs. You just have to weigh if the price diferential is really worth it. I mean, you're already talking about a $1400 purchase at least.
     
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  3. Alarien

    Alarien Notebook Enthusiast

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    If you're looking for "years" out of a PC, then the 9600 GS card is not the way I would go. The 9700 GT on the G50 is pretty good, but probably has a 2 year lifespan for running games at reasonable settings.

    Unfortunately, since video cards are generally not upgradeable, your gaming experience and longevity will be tied almost exclusively to them. Go for the bigger card.
     
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  4. Dazman

    Dazman Notebook Evangelist

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    Do the ASUS laptops have a docking station?

    And with the two HHDs I guess I could put Windows Xp on one and Vista on the other and boot to the OS I want to use much like a desktop computer?
     
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  5. ClearSkies

    ClearSkies Well no, I'm still here..

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    1. No, just the VX series and the V1, I believe. No other models.

    2. Never heard of having separate OS installs on separate HDDs (but I don't keep up with this as much), just on separate partitions of the same HDD - does this even work for a dual-boot scenario?
     
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  6. E.B.E.

    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    I don't see a problem with installing on separate HDDs. You can then use ESC at bootup time to choose which among the two HDDs you want to boot; or otherwise you properly configure a bootloader on the default-booting HDD, and make an entry for the second HDD.

    Both are similarly easy, except that for the ESC method you need to be quick, there is a limited window in which you can press it for it to register. For the bootloader you can put the timeout to whichever value you want. :)
     
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