Asus G73SW-A1 Review and Specs

Intel Core i7 processors drive the action, with super-fast gaming and computing becoming a reality. The G73SW-A1 comes with a one-click overclocking function that users can engage any time for even more power on tap for games and other applications.

Always coolWith its eye-catching design, the G73SW-A1 deploys unique cooling and noise dampening, with two huge rear venting exhausts that push both heat and noise away from users. This results in a cool and quiet environment.Comfort first
The ergonomic illuminated keyboard sits at a 5 degree angle to increase usability even during long gaming sessions, plus surfaces come wrapped in a rubberized material for even greater ease of use.

Gorgeous graphics The G73SW-A1 utilizes the brand new NVIDIA GTX 460M with a massive 1.5GB GDDR5. Based on Fermi technology, this new graphics processor offers native DirectX11 for a huge graphics gain in high definition gaming, plus dedicated video acceleration. Bundled with the G73SW-A1 is 3DTV Play from NVIDIA, which projects the high definition graphics of this notebook onto any compatible 3DTV via HDMI 1.4. This includes 3D video, games and photos, taking the experience into the living room.

Awesome audioEAX and THX surround audio boosts game enjoyment and immersion with realistic effects and enveloping sound, while redefining sonic performance in music and movies.

Specifications

Processor & Cache Memory Intel Core i7 Processor 740QM; 1.73 GHz Quad-Core with Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.93 GHz

Operating System  Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit

Chipset  
Mobile Intel HM55 Express Chipset

Main Memory  DDR3 1333 MHz up to 8GB (2gbx4)

Display  
17.3" 16:9 Full HD (1920x1080) LED backlit, Color-Shine (Glare-type)

Video Graphics & Memory NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M graphics with 1.5GB GDDR5 VRAM

Hard Drive  1TB (500GB,7200rpm x2)

Optical Drive
Blu-Ray/DVD+/-R/RW Combo Drive
 
Card Reader
8 in 1 card reader SDXC,MMC,MS,MS-Pro,MS-Duo

Video Camera
2.0 Mega Pixel web camera

Fax/Modem/LAN/WLAN Integrated 802.11 b/g/n
Built-in Bluetooth V2.1+EDR
10/100/1000 Base T

Interface   1 x Microphone-in jack
1 x Headphone-out jack (S/PDIF)
1 x USB 3.0 ports
3 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert
1 x HDMI
1 x VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin for external monitor
1 x Gigabit lAN
1 x Kensington Lock

Audio 
4 Built-in Altec Lansing Speakers and microphone
Subwoofer
Sound Blaster compatible
EAX Advanced HD 5.0
THX TruStudio

CoolingArctic Silver 5 thermal compound optional
Copper CPU Heatsink

Battery Pack & Life  8 cell battery: 5200 mAh 75 Whrs smart, Lithium-Ion battery pack

AC Adapter
Output: 16 V DC, 4.7 A, 150W
Input: 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz universal (Intel i7-720QM / i7-820QM platform)
 
Keyboard / Pointing DeviceFull Sized Illuminated Keyboard with Numeric Key Pad
Windows Hot keys
Integrated Touchpad with Scrolling function

Dimension & Weight 16.59"x 12.79"x 1.8" (W x D x H)
8.5 lbs / 3.85 kg (with 8 cell battery)

Security 
LoJack

Color Black

Warranty & e-support 2-year limited global hardware warranty (*different by country)
1-year battery pack warranty
1-year accidental damage
On-line problem resolution through web interface (BIOS, Driver update)
OS (Microsoft Windows 7) install/uninstall consultation
Bundled software install/uninstall consultation
ASUS software supporting
30-Day Zero Bright Dot
2-way FREE shipping
24-7 tech support