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Features: 8.0
Performance: 7.0
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Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars) - Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 14 reviews all user reviews
Manufacturer: Asus
Part number: G71GX-RX05
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Product Summary
Asus G71GX-RX05
price range: $999.97
The Asus G71GX-RX05 is a solid gaming-oriented desktop replacement, but with a few shortcomings that could make or break a purchasing decision.
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- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 14 reviews
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
"Unfortunately this gaming laptop can't play games."
by Inspite on June 30, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
by Loneaxe on July 17, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
"Perfect configuration for a affordable gaming laptop"
by jakeallan on July 4, 2009
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"This is a great alternative to a high end gaming laptop"
by zacharyk on November 8, 2009
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Asus
- Part Number: G71GX-RX05
General
- Built-in Devices Four speakers, Bluetooth antenna, Status OLED display, Wireless LAN antenna
- Width 16.2 in
- Depth 11.8 in
- Height 2 in
- Weight 8.8 lbs
- Notebook type Gaming laptop
- Screen type Widescreen
- Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11 n (draft)
Processor
- Processor Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 / 2.53 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Data bus speed 1066 MHz
- Chipset type Intel P43 Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 3 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 6 GB / 6 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 800 MHz
- RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
Environmental Parameters
- Environmental standards RoHS
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type Serial ATA
- Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 500 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type 8 in 1 card reader
- Supported flash memory cards Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro
Display
- Display Type 17.1 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Features Glare, Color Shine, ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M
- Video Memory GDDR3 SDRAM - 1 GB
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio output compliant standards Dolby Home Theater, High Definition Audio
- Audio Output Features Hardware DSP function, Altec Lansing speakers
- Audio Input Microphone
Notebook Camera
- Camera Type Integrated
- Sensor Resolution 1.3 Megapixel
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad
- Features Built-in numeric keyboard
Telecom
- Modem None
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 3 Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
- Interfaces 1 x Audio / video - HDMI - 19 pin HDMI Type A, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Storage - eSATA - 7 pin external Serial ATA, 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-in - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - SPDIF output/headphones - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included Power cable ( 1 pcs.)
- Features Express Gate, System password, Hard drive password, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
- Compliant Standards RoHS
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
- Technology 8-cell Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
- Battery capacity 5200 mAh
- Mfr estimated battery life 1.9 hour(s)
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
- Microsoft Office Ready Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.
- Software ASUS Splendid, ASUS WinFlash, ASUSDVD 6-in-1, Virtual Camera, ASUS LifeFrame3, ASUS MultiFrame, ASUS NB Probe +, ASUS Net4Switch, ASUS SmartLogon, ASUS Turbo Gear, ASUS Live Update, Adobe Reader 8.0, Nero 8 Essentials, ASUS Direct Console, ASUS Wireless Console, InterVideo WinDVD 8 BD, ASUS Power4 Gear eXtreme, ASUS Data Security Manager, Trend Micro Internet Security 2009
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 2 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 2 years, Limited warranty - Battery - 1 year
Manufacturer info
- Asus
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.asus.com/
- Address: 44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA. 94538
- Phone: +1-510-739-3777
- Email: tmd1@asus.com
- Fax: +1-510-608-4555
