Absolute gaming on a notebook – it’s the next logical step, bringing the power and authority of a desktop rig to an advanced machine that’s a total package for dedicated gamers.
Power through any Challenge
Nothing fazes the G73 – it runs the latest releases in high detail, no more watered down versions. This beast has Intel® Core™ i3/i5/i7 processors that handle all comers with on demand overclocking through Turbo Boost, hurtling CPU speeds up to 3.33GHz. All it takes is one key press and extra power becomes available.
Memory goes up to a formidable 8GB – games run smooth and relentless since nothing needs to be left out. The new G73 signifies a move towards uncompromised notebooks, so we packed it to the gills with hardware.
View to a Thrill
Visuals look awesome on the 17.3” full HD screen, and made even better by the ATI Mobility™ Radeon® HD5870 with 1GB GDDR5 – an overkill GPU taking notebook gaming beyond the edge so you no longer have to switch graphic details off in options menus.
G73 is 100% DX11 compliant – offering all the benefits of the latest graphics standard. Future proofing never had this much firepower.
Even the built-in camera rises above the norm – offering 2 megapixels so gamers can stay in visual contact with one another in style.
The New Spin
High definition has well and truly dawned, it’s now a must in any self-respecting setup. And because G73 is the gaming notebook of choice, it doesn’t cut any corners when it comes to optical media – the Blu-ray Disc/DVD combo drive makes sure of that.
Sounds like Domination
G73 gamers get the upper hand thanks to EAX 4.0 3D surround that makes every morsel of audio come to life in vivid detail for complete spatial awareness. Great gaming deserves great sound – not the tinny output other notebooks have.
Stylish Supremacy
Inspired by the F117 stealth bomber, the matte-finished G73 is an ergonomic feast of gamer-centric features – a huge keyboard that lights up for night time ops and can be turned off instantly for stealth, ample handrest real estate and rubberized surface areas for comfort during prolonged sessions.
Ready for Take Off
Twin rear exhausts draw heat away from the action with some of the best cooling around. This afterburner effect doesn’t come with a noise penalty – G73 is a formidable performer, but it’s deadly silent.
Massive is Good
Ample was the imperative when designing this notebook – down to dual SATA support and up to 1TB in storage, a far cry from the paltry hard drives of most notebooks. Nothing escapes real gamers equipped with enough install space!
Great for Civilians
Games are among the most demanding applications for a PC. This means G73 has more than enough oomph to handle pretty much every other kind of usage you throw at it, should you choose to take time off gaming. It’s a notebook PC, after all – just a very powerful one.
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Specifications
Processor & Cache Memory Intel® Core™ i7 Processor 620M/820QM/720QM : 2.66 GHz - 1.6 GHz, with Turbo Boost up to 3.33/3.06/2.8 GHz;
Intel® Core™ i5 Processor 540M/520M/430M : 2.53 GHz - 2.26 GHz, with Turbo Boost up to 3.06/2.93/2.53 GHz
Intel® Core™ i3 Processor 350M/330M : 2.26 GHz - 2.13 GHz,
Operating System Genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium
Chipset Mobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipset
Main Memory DDR3 1066/1333 MHz up to 8GB (Intel® i7-720QM / i7-820QM platform)
DDR3 1066 MHz up to 4GB (Intel® Core™ i7-620M/ i5 / i3 platform)
Display 17.3" Full HD (1920x1080)/HD+ (1600x900) Color-Shine (Glare-type)
Video Graphics & Memory ATI Mobility™ Radeon® HD 5870, 1G GDDR5 VRAM
Hard Drive Dual SATA support up to 1TB (5400 rpm/ 7200 rpm)
Optical Drive DVD Super Multi
Blu-Ray DVD Combo
Card Reader 8 in 1 card reader, SD,MMC,MS,XD,Smart Media,mini SD w/ adapter,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 (optional)
LED Status Indicator Power-on/Suspend
Battery Charging/full/low
Storage device access
Capital / Scroll / Number Lock
Wireless on status indicator
Interface 1 x Microphone-in jack
1 x Headphone-out jack
4 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert
1 x HDMI
Hot Keys Function Keys:
Fn+F1 Suspend switch
Fn+F2 WLAN switch
Fn+F3 Keyboard light down
Fn+F4 Keyboard light up
Fn+F5 Brightness down
Fn+F6 Brightness up
Fn+F7 LCD on/off
Fn+F8 LCD/CRT switch display
Fn+F9 TouchPad Lock
Fn+F10 Volume on/mute
Fn+F11 Volume down
Fn+F12 Volume up
Fn+Num Lk: Scroll Lock on/off
Fn+Ins, Fn+NumLK Scr LK on/off
Fn+Del Scroll Lock on/off
Fn+Space Power 4Gear
Fn+C Splendid
Fn+↑: Stop
Fn+↓: Play/Pause
Fn+ ←：Skip to Previous Track
Fn+ →：Skip to Next Track
Audio EAX Advanced HD 4.0
Built-in 2.1 channel stereo speakers
Keyboard 348mm size
Battery Pack & Life 8 cells: 5200 mAh
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)
Output: 19 V DC, 4.74 A, 120W
Input: 100~240 V AC, 50/60 Hz universal (Intel® Core™i7-620M/ i5 / i3 platform)
Dimension & Weight 42.0 x 31.0 x 1.89~5.68 cm (W x D x H)
3.85 kg (with 8 cell battery)
Supplied Accessories R.O.G. Lacer Mouse (optional)
R.O.G. Backpack (optional)
R.O.G. Headset (optional)
Multimedia Software WinDVD8 BD
Virus & Tool Software Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.0
NERO 8 Essentials
Power2Go
Trend Micro Internet Security 2009/2010
ASUS Utility ASUS SmartLogon
Asus Power4Gear Hybrid
Asus Live Update
Asus NB Probe +
ASUS Life Frame 3
ASUS Wireless Console
Virtual Camera
ASUS Splendid
ASUS Hotkey
ASUS Express Gate
Asus Screen Saver
Fancy Start
eManual
AI Recovery
Warranty & e-support 2-year limited global hardware warranty
*different by country
1-year battery pack warranty
On-line problem resolution through web interface (BIOS, Driver update)
OS (Microsoft Windows Vista) install/uninstall consultation
Bundled software install/uninstall consultation
ASUS software supporting
