Pros
- Bright, easy-to-view screen
- Very fast processor
Cons
- Keyboard is very slippery
- Keys are small, stiff, and give little feedback
At A Glance
This is a great notebook for gamers who are willing to spend additional money on peripherals.
Manufacturer’s Description
We don't believe in just meeting the minimum requirements, we believe in obliterating them. That's why we made sure that the Republic of Gamers (ROG) G73Jw-A1 was jam-packed with one-of-a-kind innovation that propel mobile gaming performance to unseen levels.
The Specs
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | G73JWA1 |
| Processor | |
| Cache size | 6.0 KB |
| Processor count | 4 |
| Processor speed | 1730.0 MHz |
| Processor type | Intel Core i7 |
| Memory | |
| Memory speed | 1333.0 MHz |
| Memory type | DDR3 |
| Memory size | 8000.0 MB |
| Memory max | 8.0 GB |
| Display | |
| Display type | Glossy LCD with LED Backlight |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Display size | 17.3 inches |
| Storage | |
| Hard Drive Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Drives included | 2.0 |
| Other storage |
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| Drive type | Hard Disk Drive |
| Drive size | 1000.0 GB |
| Ports and Connections | |
| SD/MMC Card | 1 |
| Ethernet Type | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| Video Interfaces |
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| MultiMedia Card (MMC) or MultiMediaCard (MMC) | Yes |
| Wireless connection | 802.11 n/b/g |
| Available Interfaces | Bluetooth |
| Slots |
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| SDHC Card or Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) | 1 |
| Dimensions | |
| Weight with Accessories | 10.7 pounds |
| Height | 2.2 inches |
| Weight | 8.8 pounds |
| Depth | 12.8 inches |
| Width | 16.5 inches |
| Sound | |
| Speakers | Stereo |
| Storage Media | |
| Memory stick | Memory Stick |
| XD picture card | 1 |
| Included Software | |
| Included Software | Blue Ripple Sound; CyberLink Blu-ray Disc Suite; |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium |
| Other Features | |
| Devices |
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| Docking Station Port | No |
| Input devices |
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Performance
| Overall Performance | |
|---|---|
| WorldBench 6 Score | 109 |
| Battery | |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 2:26 (hh:mm) |
| Office Productivity | |
|---|---|
| Web Browsing | 303 seconds (lower is better) |
| Office Suite Use | 364 seconds (lower is better) |
| File Compression | 199 seconds (lower is better) |
| Content Creation | |
|---|---|
| CPU Graphics Rendering | 338 seconds (lower is better) |
| DVD Burning | 242 seconds (lower is better) |
| Image Editing | 393 seconds (lower is better) |
| GPU Graphics Rendering | 332 seconds (lower is better) |
| Video Encoding | 244 seconds (lower is better) |
| Video Editing | 199 seconds (lower is better) |
| Multitasking | |
|---|---|
| World Bench 6 Multitasking | 381 |
| Gaming | |
|---|---|
| Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 1024 by 768 | 142.45 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Highest, 1024 by 768 | 89.36 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 800 by 600 | 138.51 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Highest, 1680 by 1050 | 87.71 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Highest, 800 by 600 | 85.75 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 1680 by 1050 | 131.51 Frames per second (higher is better) |
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