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ASUS Republic of Gamers G55VW-DH71 15.6" Notebook Computer (Black)
- Price: $1,144.99
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- B&H # ASG55VWDH71
- Mfr# G55VW-DH71
Product Highlights
- 2.4GHz Intel Core i7-3630QM Quad-Core
- 8GB of DDR3 RAM
- 500GB 7200rpm Hard Drive
- nVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M Graphics (2GB)
- 15.6" HD Widescreen LED-Backlit Display
- 1920 x 1080 Native Resolution
- SuperMulti DVD Burner
- 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
- Integrated Webcam, Microphone & Speakers
- Windows 8 (64-bit)
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The Republic of Gamers G55VW-DH71 15.6" Notebook Computer from ASUS houses the power of a tricked out desktop gaming PC in one portable notebook computer. This ASUS notebook redefines the term "mobile gaming." Full resolution graphics, consistent frames per second (fps) and high definition multimedia are compacted into a notebook which allows you to dominate the competition while on the go.
This ASUS notebook has a 15.6" Full HD anti-glare widescreen display that is backlit with LED lamps, which brighten faster, use less power and provide better picture quality than their CCFL counterparts. The screen has a true 16:9 aspect ratio, which is also the standard of HDTVs. The Full HD 1920 x 1080 native resolution is supported by an nVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M graphics card with 2GB of dedicated memory.
The system is powered by a quad-core Ivy Bridge 2.4GHz Intel Core i7-3630QM processor. It also comes with 8GB of DDR3 RAM, a 750GB 7200rpm hard drive, a SuperMulti DVD burner, 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, an integrated webcam and microphone. The built-in stereo speakers are also accompanied by a built-in subwoofer. Windows 8 (64-bit) is the installed operating system.
Hardware
- Quad-Core Ivy Bridge Intel Core i7 Performance
- This ASUS notebook imposes its will on other gaming notebooks with its powerful Ivy Bridge Intel Core i7-3630QM processor. Its quad cores can run at 2.4GHz and up to 8 threads. It can also be overclocked up to 3.4GHz, thanks to Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 technology. The 8GB of DDR3 RAM memory ensures that programs and games open quickly so you can jump right into the fray with minimum loading times. Multitasking is also a breeze for when you have to take a break from being awesome in order to check email, surf the Web and more
- Full 1080p HD Video Quality
- When it comes to gaming computers, the graphics processor is one of the most important, if not the most important, component. Luckily, this ASUS notebook doesn't disappoint with an nVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M graphics processing unit (GPU). It has an enormous 2GB of dedicated memory just for rendering graphics. No longer will you have to deal with jagged edges and screen tearing because the nVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M provides smooth visual effects and stunning 1080p quality
- Sleek Design
- Inspired by a stealth fighter, this ASUS notebook regains superiority over the competition with advanced design and battle-hardened build quality. The soft, sleek but muscular lines will allow you to outmaneuver and dominate ungainly competitors, while the advanced thermals and gamer friendly design will keep you immersed. The spacious, adjustable and back-illuminated seamless one-piece keyboard with soft-touch palm rest and isolated arrow keys will allow you to keep gaming without cramping up. No need to just beat the competition, when you can also look good while you're doing it
- An Intense Audio & Visual Experience
- Eye strain will be the thing of the past with this ASUS notebook's anti-glare matte screen. The display also has a wide viewing angle to reduce the dead zone and helps to improve visibility during gaming, particularly in dark environments. The built-in subwoofer and SonicMaster audio technology ensure a rich and powerful experience that will ward off challengers
- Incredible Thermal Efficiency
- This ASUS notebook packs a massive performance punch, which needs to be kept cool. The dual fan filter system enables you to keep your system running cooler and quieter for a long period of time. The unique, intelligent thermal design improves power and thermal efficiency by exhausting hot air from the back of the machine, enabling you to leave the competition battling for survival in your wake
Windows 8
- The New Start Screen
- Windows 8 introduces a new Start screen, which has all the information you need in one place. The traditional Windows desktop screen has been replaced with a more tablet style design featuring tiles. These tiles are customizable to your liking as well as update in real time. News, weather forecasts, sports, contacts, apps and more are available for you to use. It's all right there on the Start screen. If you prefer the traditional Start screen of Windows 7, you have the option to switch to it
- To the Cloud
- With Windows 8, you'll be able to bring all your personalized Start screen with you by signing into your Microsoft account. When signed in using your Microsoft account, you'll have instant access to your own Start screen, themes, language preferences, browsing history and browser favorites. You can also connect to your services as well, such as Microsoft Outlook, Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter and more
- Windows Store
- In the Windows Store, you can search for or browse thousands of apps. Choose from the featured apps or grab one of the most frequently downloaded apps to see what all the hype is all about. You can also see how other people rate apps. For certain apps, you can try it out before you buy it so you can make sure you absolutely want an app before you spend your hard-earned money on it
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.4GHz Intel Core i7-3630QM Quad-Core Ivy Bridge |
| Cache | L3: 6MB |
| System Bus | 5GT/s |
| Memory |
Slots: SO-DIMM 204-Pin Type: DDR3 SDRAM Installed: 8GB |
| Graphics Card |
Type: Dedicated Installed: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M with 2GB Dedicated |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Type | Widescreen |
| Size | 15.6" |
| Backlight | LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Finish | Antiglare |
| Native Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Storage | |
|---|---|
| Hard Drive |
Installed: 500GB 7200rpm Type: SATA |
| Optical Drive | SuperMulti DVD Burner |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Ports | 4x USB 3.0 (A) |
| Display |
1x Mini DisplayPort 1x HDMI 1x VGA |
| Audio |
Integrated Stereo Speakers Integrated Microphone 1x 1/8" (3.5mm) Headphone Output 1x 1/8" (3.5mm) Microphone Input |
| Flash Media Slot |
1x SD 1x MMC 1x Memory Stick |
| Communications | |
|---|---|
| Network | 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| NFC | No |
| Webcam | Yes, 2.0MP |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 8 (64-bit) |
| Security | Kensington Lock Slot |
| Keyboard | Type: Standard Notebook Keyboard |
| Pointing Device | TouchPad |
| Battery | 8-Cell Lithium-Ion (5200mAh) |
| Power Requirements | AC: 100-240 V AC, 50/60Hz |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 15.1 x 2.0 x 11.8" / 38.4 x 5.1 x 29.9 cm |
| Weight | 8.4 lb / 3.81 kg |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 8 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good power output (6)
- Quality display (6)
- Fast (5)
- Comfortable keyboard (4)
- Quiet (4)
Cons
- Heavy (3)
- Short battery life (3)
Best Uses
- Video (6)
- Graphics (5)
- Music (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Multimedia professional (3)
- Primary use:
- Personal (7)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 8 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-8
Pros
- Comfortable Keyboard
- Fast
- Quality Display
Cons
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Video
Comments about ASUS Republic of Gamers G55VW-DH71 15.6" Notebook Computer (Black):
Matched the listed stats, worked well for a few days, nothing funny or weird about it. I found cheaper laptops, and I found better laptops, but none at this level of value.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Comments about ASUS Republic of Gamers G55VW-DH71 15.6" Notebook Computer (Black):
Overall an excellent laptop, 4.75 stars.
Pros
-Has the Geforce GTX 660m. Its gaming performance is better than any graphics card currently available for HP, Apple, and Dell branded laptops, even 17+ inch ones.
-Runs very cool and quiet
-Good screen (and has 1920x1080 resolution)
-Feels like the build quality is good
-1 year warranty includes accidental damage (may vary based on country)
Cons
-Has a big nasty ferrite cord (bulge right near where the power cord goes in the laptop).
-Has an mSata socket which could support your own SSD while keeping the Hard Drive in use as well. However there is no access to it (without voiding your warranty), so it's basically useless.
-The wireless card supports Wireless N 2.4ghz but not Wireless N 5ghz (5ghz can be better in some situations).
-No Windows "recovery DVD" to reinstall Windows. There is instead a recovery partition on the hard drive. This not only wastes some hard drive space but also isn't so useful since the main reason someone would need to reinstall would be because the hard drive is "busted".
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Fast
- Powerful
- Quality Display
- Quiet
- Superior Cooling System
Cons
- Heavy
- Issues With Sound
Best Uses
- Gaming
- Graphics
- Video
Comments about ASUS Republic of Gamers G55VW-DH71 15.6" Notebook Computer (Black):
Received the laptop a couple of weeks ago and have had a great experience with it so far.I have tried playing Bioshock: Infinite, Far Cry 3 and Skyrim on it and have had done so on ultra settings without a hitch. Further, due to the more than impressive cooling system on this g55, the laptop runs very cool and very very quiet. Unlike most other gaming laptops, you can barely hear a sound coming out of the g55 even under heavy load.Though I have faced some issues with the sound (over both headphones and speakers), I'm quite sure this is a more of a driver issue which can be fixed. Haven't gotten around to testing that theory out though.All-in-all, for the price, there is no other laptop with comparable build quality from a top brand like Asus. I am very happy with the laptop and would definitely recommend to anyone who is in the market for a sub [$] gaming and entertainment rig.Cheers.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Comfortable Keyboard
- Fast
- Powerful
- Quality Display
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Graphics
- Video
Comments about ASUS Republic of Gamers G55VW-DH71 15.6" Notebook Computer (Black):
Will using for gaming. Have not played a high demand game yet. But the look and feel of this laptop is great. Screen is very nice and programs load almost instantly. My only complaint is when typing some times my had hits the mouse pad causing errors. I think i just need to get use to typing on it.
And people who say stay away from windows 8 probably don't have it. Because you can operate in a windows 7 set up if you want.
B&H is great, don't hesitate to order from them.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Recommended:
- mouse
Pros
- Comfortable Keyboard
- Fast
- Powerful
- Quality Display
- Quiet
Cons
- Heavy
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Graphics
- Music
- Video
Comments about ASUS Republic of Gamers G55VW-DH71 15.6" Notebook Computer (Black):
Windows 8 should only be sold with touch screens IMO.
Can't say enough about how clunky and counter productive W8 is.
Now for the DH71. Once I installed Windows 7 Pro 64 this became a dream machine. Asus makes the down grade simple enough. Their support page has all the correct drivers easily available. I also have had no hardware issues with setting up a dual boot for Linux (kxstudio and ultimate edition). Everything in windows and Linux is running beautifully on this laptop. It's quicker than quick, super quiet, runs cool, great screen, and it sends 3D to my TV. Got it here for much lower than currently listed.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Powerful
- Quality Display
Cons
Best Uses
- Games
Comments about ASUS Republic of Gamers G55VW-DH71 15.6" Notebook Computer (Black):
So far, so good. I really like the feel of the keyboard and the matte screen. It handles games pretty well--I haven't done stress tests though. One minor problem I have is that my hands tend to lie on the touchpad, which does some pretty annoying things, like bringing up the charms menu, or randomly highlighting words. Should be fine if you just turn off the touchpad and use an external mouse.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Backlit Keyboard
- Debian Ubuntu Working
- Great Screen
- Great speakers
- Powerful
- Quality Display
- Runs linux
- VERY quiet
- Will Run Windows 7
Cons
- Heavy
- Short Battery Life
- Windows 8
Best Uses
- Graphics
- Music
- Video
- Web Browsing
Comments about ASUS Republic of Gamers G55VW-DH71 15.6" Notebook Computer (Black):
Got it at B&H for [$]. Windows 8 had to go! Just horrible. Windows 7 pro was easy to install and it's a dream machine now. Could be better with an SSD and Bluray. Be advised that this laptop is heavy. Windows 8 without a touch screen is clunky and annoying. Not that you'd want to, but this laptop will not let you install Windows Xp. So if your Windows 7 is an upgrade disk your out of luck unless you have an Xp image you can copy over.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Comfortable Keyboard
- Fast
- Powerful
- Quiet
Cons
- Poorly Designed Keyboard
Best Uses
- Graphics
- Music
- Video
- Web Browsing
- Word Processing
Comments about ASUS Republic of Gamers G55VW-DH71 15.6" Notebook Computer (Black):
laptop runs like a dream. i'm loving what it is and the price but the after testing the unit i received for about a week and a half, i've learned that the "insert" buttons don't work. also, the battery life is only decent on power saver mode. given the configuration i suppose that should be expected.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Displaying reviews 1-8
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 8 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good power output (6)
- Quality display (6)
- Fast (5)
- Comfortable keyboard (4)
- Quiet (4)
Cons
- Heavy (3)
- Short battery life (3)
Best Uses
- Video (6)
- Graphics (5)
- Music (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Multimedia professional (3)
- Primary use:
- Personal (7)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 8 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-8
Pros
- Comfortable Keyboard
- Fast
- Quality Display
Cons
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Video
Comments about ASUS Republic of Gamers G55VW-DH71 15.6" Notebook Computer (Black):
Matched the listed stats, worked well for a few days, nothing funny or weird about it. I found cheaper laptops, and I found better laptops, but none at this level of value.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Comments about ASUS Republic of Gamers G55VW-DH71 15.6" Notebook Computer (Black):
Overall an excellent laptop, 4.75 stars.
Pros
-Has the Geforce GTX 660m. Its gaming performance is better than any graphics card currently available for HP, Apple, and Dell branded laptops, even 17+ inch ones.
-Runs very cool and quiet
-Good screen (and has 1920x1080 resolution)
-Feels like the build quality is good
-1 year warranty includes accidental damage (may vary based on country)
Cons
-Has a big nasty ferrite cord (bulge right near where the power cord goes in the laptop).
-Has an mSata socket which could support your own SSD while keeping the Hard Drive in use as well. However there is no access to it (without voiding your warranty), so it's basically useless.
-The wireless card supports Wireless N 2.4ghz but not Wireless N 5ghz (5ghz can be better in some situations).
-No Windows "recovery DVD" to reinstall Windows. There is instead a recovery partition on the hard drive. This not only wastes some hard drive space but also isn't so useful since the main reason someone would need to reinstall would be because the hard drive is "busted".
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Fast
- Powerful
- Quality Display
- Quiet
- Superior Cooling System
Cons
- Heavy
- Issues With Sound
Best Uses
- Gaming
- Graphics
- Video
Comments about ASUS Republic of Gamers G55VW-DH71 15.6" Notebook Computer (Black):
Received the laptop a couple of weeks ago and have had a great experience with it so far.I have tried playing Bioshock: Infinite, Far Cry 3 and Skyrim on it and have had done so on ultra settings without a hitch. Further, due to the more than impressive cooling system on this g55, the laptop runs very cool and very very quiet. Unlike most other gaming laptops, you can barely hear a sound coming out of the g55 even under heavy load.Though I have faced some issues with the sound (over both headphones and speakers), I'm quite sure this is a more of a driver issue which can be fixed. Haven't gotten around to testing that theory out though.All-in-all, for the price, there is no other laptop with comparable build quality from a top brand like Asus. I am very happy with the laptop and would definitely recommend to anyone who is in the market for a sub [$] gaming and entertainment rig.Cheers.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Comfortable Keyboard
- Fast
- Powerful
- Quality Display
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Graphics
- Video
Comments about ASUS Republic of Gamers G55VW-DH71 15.6" Notebook Computer (Black):
Will using for gaming. Have not played a high demand game yet. But the look and feel of this laptop is great. Screen is very nice and programs load almost instantly. My only complaint is when typing some times my had hits the mouse pad causing errors. I think i just need to get use to typing on it.
And people who say stay away from windows 8 probably don't have it. Because you can operate in a windows 7 set up if you want.
B&H is great, don't hesitate to order from them.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Recommended:
- mouse
Pros
- Comfortable Keyboard
- Fast
- Powerful
- Quality Display
- Quiet
Cons
- Heavy
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Graphics
- Music
- Video
Comments about ASUS Republic of Gamers G55VW-DH71 15.6" Notebook Computer (Black):
Windows 8 should only be sold with touch screens IMO.
Can't say enough about how clunky and counter productive W8 is.
Now for the DH71. Once I installed Windows 7 Pro 64 this became a dream machine. Asus makes the down grade simple enough. Their support page has all the correct drivers easily available. I also have had no hardware issues with setting up a dual boot for Linux (kxstudio and ultimate edition). Everything in windows and Linux is running beautifully on this laptop. It's quicker than quick, super quiet, runs cool, great screen, and it sends 3D to my TV. Got it here for much lower than currently listed.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Powerful
- Quality Display
Cons
Best Uses
- Games
Comments about ASUS Republic of Gamers G55VW-DH71 15.6" Notebook Computer (Black):
So far, so good. I really like the feel of the keyboard and the matte screen. It handles games pretty well--I haven't done stress tests though. One minor problem I have is that my hands tend to lie on the touchpad, which does some pretty annoying things, like bringing up the charms menu, or randomly highlighting words. Should be fine if you just turn off the touchpad and use an external mouse.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Backlit Keyboard
- Debian Ubuntu Working
- Great Screen
- Great speakers
- Powerful
- Quality Display
- Runs linux
- VERY quiet
- Will Run Windows 7
Cons
- Heavy
- Short Battery Life
- Windows 8
Best Uses
- Graphics
- Music
- Video
- Web Browsing
Comments about ASUS Republic of Gamers G55VW-DH71 15.6" Notebook Computer (Black):
Got it at B&H for [$]. Windows 8 had to go! Just horrible. Windows 7 pro was easy to install and it's a dream machine now. Could be better with an SSD and Bluray. Be advised that this laptop is heavy. Windows 8 without a touch screen is clunky and annoying. Not that you'd want to, but this laptop will not let you install Windows Xp. So if your Windows 7 is an upgrade disk your out of luck unless you have an Xp image you can copy over.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Comfortable Keyboard
- Fast
- Powerful
- Quiet
Cons
- Poorly Designed Keyboard
Best Uses
- Graphics
- Music
- Video
- Web Browsing
- Word Processing
Comments about ASUS Republic of Gamers G55VW-DH71 15.6" Notebook Computer (Black):
laptop runs like a dream. i'm loving what it is and the price but the after testing the unit i received for about a week and a half, i've learned that the "insert" buttons don't work. also, the battery life is only decent on power saver mode. given the configuration i suppose that should be expected.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Displaying reviews 1-8
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