Meh, RM 500 for shipping is nothing compared to the price you are paying. The best Asus laptop you can get in the Malaysian market is G51JX-IX044Z-W7U. What is the retail price? RM 8999.00 Recommended List Price from distributor. Total for the G73JH-A1 including shipping is around RM 5800 - RM 6000 max, you do the math

It's actually around 3K or 2999 if you want to be accurate

Hmm, looks like Servex's pricing. Let me go check

Nope, it's not. Could be buildtech, no latest update from them yet

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Added on July 3, 2010, 2:16 pmNice numbering sequence, would have been better if it was 9999 They got the Windows 7 Ultimate & Headset bundle for this region. It's the same that's retailing in Aussie. Check the review below for this bundle:

G73JH with Headset

This post has been edited by Viperion: Jul 3 2010, 06:29 PM

Let's hope the customs tariffs doesn't change for IT products. What I don't understand is if IT products is suppose to be "Tax Free" then why the hell are the distributors fixing such an exorbitant price? Beats the hell out of me

Anyway, great news for us owners because this means there will be spare parts at the Asus Service Center if we need RMA

This post has been edited by Viperion: Jul 3 2010, 06:37 PM

I just did a price comparison with other brands & it all boils down to profits. Why lower the price when your competitor is offering less and around the price range? They should be justifying the prices with that assessment. Check out alienware specifications and price range then compare with the G73JH. If you compare it, the G73JH might cost a little more than the alienware but it's specs blows the alienware away (Standard Pre-Built Systems sold over the counter). This allows them to gain maximum profitability compared to making it more affordable and selling it quantity. There is little price control here and the consumers usually are the one who pays to offset business decisions like this

Oh well, with a little knowledge and inconvenience (wire transfer, waiting period) we can save 3k++. I can think of a lot of things to do with that amount of money

Steps away 100 Meters from the poison cloud

This post has been edited by Viperion: Jul 4 2010, 06:26 AM

Check out the numerous video reviews in this thread and other sites. Asus markets this model with several accessories and the ones that comes with a bag gets a ASUS branded ROG backpack made by TARGUS. Use google and look for unboxing G73JH-A1.

Great news, let us know if you need any assistance

I totally forgot about my un-boxing pictures. Too much work these days. Here is Part 1

Razer Vespula Box Front


Razer Vespula Box Back


Razer Vespula Book Front


Razer Vespula Book Back


Razer Vespula Book Open


Razer Vespula


This post has been edited by Viperion: Jul 4 2010, 05:14 PM

Part 2:

Razer Vespula Cerfiticate


Razer Vespula Cerfiticate & Sticker


Razer Vespula Speed Surface


Razer Vespula Control Surface


Razer Vespula With Wrist Rest

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Added on July 4, 2010, 9:09 pmLMAO! Actually I'm a first time Razer customer. Never owned any Razer products until now. I'm doing the review for our friend Jeffrey1987 as it was the fruits of his labors (Poisoning)

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Added on July 4, 2010, 9:12 pmJeffrey1987 has an evil power to influence you to crave and obtain items

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Added on July 4, 2010, 9:16 pmWhich one, our price or the malaysian market SRP? Me thinks both

Wow, you are brave Time to crank up those part time jobs to cover the hole left in your scholarship funds

This post has been edited by Viperion: Jul 4 2010, 09:16 PM

LMAO! Hence I got "pushed" by your "POWER". The force is strong with this one! Seriously, thanks for all your assistance. You've been a great help

Next up. the Razer Orochi un-boxing pictures, probably in a day or two. Work is catching up

This post has been edited by Viperion: Jul 5 2010, 08:47 AM

Optical output?!?!?! I think I must be going crazy! Where is it under interface?

Asus G73JH Specifications

So far all the video reviews I've seen doesn't show an optical output, only interface for audio should be (Highlighted in red):

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

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Added on July 5, 2010, 2:20 pmYup, after the Razer mouse will be my masterpiece, if it arrives this week, LMAO! Going insane at the USPS page

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Added on July 5, 2010, 2:28 pmRoccat Kave QSG & Manual:

Manual

Quick Start Guide

This post has been edited by Viperion: Jul 5 2010, 02:28 PM

I've done some research for you and the best bet for Surround sound will be the Razer Megalodon. If Surround is not a high priority then don't waste the Moolah and invest in a good quality stereo headset instead

Erhmm, SPDIF!?!? I must go for my checkup again, ROFL!

This post has been edited by Viperion: Jul 5 2010, 03:41 PM

What the difference in price, ie. cheapest price you can find?

Great post, will help a lot of future owners BTW, with USPS express which company delivered to you in Malaysia? Poslaju or Fedex? When did you order (date accepted to delivery date) or if you still have access to the tracking information it would be great if you could report it back here. Thanks in advance

Any owners here shipped with Priority Mail International Parcels? Did Poslaju send to you or was it Pos Daftar?

This post has been edited by Viperion: Jul 5 2010, 07:11 PM

USPS Express delivery uses Poslaju but I'm not sure for Priority International. Some LYN members says Priority International goes through Pos Daftar so I just want to confirm when my unit arrives and can track it locally

**W00T** Major Update:

Detailed Results:

Out of Foreign Customs, July 05, 2010, 7:18 pm, MALAYSIA
Into Foreign Customs, July 05, 2010, 6:59 pm, MALAYSIA
Arrived Abroad, July 05, 2010, 4:32 pm, MALAYSIA
International Dispatch, June 30, 2010, 10:11 pm, ISC LOS ANGELES CA (USPS)
Arrival
Acceptance, June 29, 2010, 4:58 pm, COVINA, CA 91722
Electronic Shipping Info Received, June 29, 2010



PS: Future owners be aware that USPS page takes a few hours to process to information. Example:

My page updated at 8:10 PM today with this information:

Into Foreign Customs, July 05, 2010, 6:59 pm, MALAYSIA
Arrived Abroad, July 05, 2010, 4:32 pm, MALAYSIA

At 10:50PM I got this:

Out of Foreign Customs, July 05, 2010, 7:18 pm, MALAYSIA

19 minutes to clear customs, 2 hours 40 minutes to update tracking information. EPIC!

This post has been edited by Viperion: Jul 5 2010, 10:52 PM

Thanks mate but I don't think I will be able to touch it tomorrow, LMAO! I'm hoping they deliver before 2 pm as I got an appointment with a client around 4:00pm. Most likely I will receive it, hopefully unpack it then leave the unit to charge and be back later to play with it

Jeffrey my Lord, you are back I hear you bro, sit down, kick back and relax. How many jobs are you on now?

I might try to source for the Intel 6200 wireless card and do the upgrade myself soon

This post has been edited by Viperion: Jul 5 2010, 11:53 PM

The stock Atheros card has bad wireless range and limited to 150Mbps wireless transfers rate. I will be carrying this notebook around so might need to use some WiFi spots sometimes. I want to make sure my unit have decent wireless capability. Anyway the upgrade is not too expensive, around RM 70 - 80

I'm going to get my uncle I mentioned earlier to get it for me to save of shipping, he has friends in US so he can ship there and collect it when he goes for his annual company meeting. He goes there like once or twice a year

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Added on July 6, 2010, 12:16 amOh yeah, I forgot! Viperion spews a 100 KM poison cloud in all directions

This post has been edited by Viperion: Jul 6 2010, 12:16 AM