Another way of getting a G55. win it.
http://www.youtube.ng/watch?gl=MY&v=ueNus3jYBv0

Hopefully we here in malaysia can participate.

This post has been edited by Dbassnut: May 28 2012, 12:58 PM

Hi Sky,
Could you ask about the RAM? Some shops are saying its 1333MHz, some 1600MHz.
Also, the price and availability if they don't have it now.
And how much is the maximum RAM we could upgrade without voiding the warranty or sending the laptop to the dreaded Asus Service Center Hulktichian.

Saw another funny review where the user was complaining about the weight & the lack of a ROG Wheel Barrow to cart the G55 around in.
http://www.amazon.com/G55VW-ES71-15-6-Inch...howViewpoints=1

Btw, I did email Asus & all I received so far is "We are looking into it & will get back to you". This is about 3 weeks back & I asked again as recent as last week. But no reply yet.


Thanks,
Dbassnut.

Asus Hotline
http://www.bestprice.com.my/Clients/pcdepo...center/asus.pdf

also,
http://support.asus.com/Hotlines.aspx

03 6279 5077

One of the reviews mentioned that the Lenovo Y580 would be available in June. That would be about the same time as the 2nd batch of the Asus G55VW.
I just talked to Gadgetzone Andrew & he too doesn't know when the 2nd batch will be in but will email me as soon as they are. I'll update here as soon as he confirms the date.

I got a reply on a similar question I asked Asus regarding their specs.

My questions was
"
Hi,
I am planning to purchase a G55VW-S1095V laptop & would like some additional
information.
1. On your website, the RAM is described as 1600MHz type. However some of the
shops here in Penang say that this is 1333MHz. Are these shops replacing your pre
installed RAM?
2. I believe that this Laptop comes with a free laptop bag. Could you send me a photo
of the bag. Does this bag have some sort of padding to keep the laptop safe?
3. What is the speed of the Hard disk provided for the G55VW-S1095V? 5400rpm?
"

Asus Reply
"
Dear valued customer,

Thank you for contacting ASUS Customer Service.

Sorry for the delay.

Please enter the system, press start button, type "cmd" in search line, press ctrl+shift+enter load the tool as administator, type "wmic bios get serialnumber" press enter then you will see the SN of your notebook.

Please send the SN to me so that I can check further for you. Thank you for understanding!




If you have another problem, please get contact with us ASAP.
"

I don't think I need to let them know the serial number for my current HP laptop. lol.

Hi itKing,
You're going to make a lot of ppl here happy.
Model code change? Usually that would mean there are some changes.
1. Can you check what is the speed of the RAM? 1600MHz? Still is 4GB right?
2. Hardisk still 1TB 5400rpm?
3. Bundled bag still the cheapo Asus non padded one instead of the ROG one?

Thanks,
Dbassnut

If Asus doesn't buck up, I think a lot of ppl may buy the Y580 instead of the G55VW, especially if the GPU is the GTX one. grrr. Pity, as I really like the design for the Asus G55VW.

Just call Asus & whisper girugaga giruGaga Girugaga giruGAGA GIRUGAGA!!.

Another review on the G55VW
http://www.mikesquarter.com/asus-g55-vw-review-1725/

One of the techs told me that if you have a 1600MHz RAM & added in another 1333MHz RAM, both would use the slower RAMs speed so both would run at 1333MHz. That's why its better to install all the RAM the same speed.

I've already emailed Asus 4 weeks ago about this. & they asked me for the laptop's serial number which is kind of hard for me to give them as I haven't bought the laptop yet.
Still have no idea what the stock RAM speed is but I hope its the 1600MHz one.

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Added on June 5, 2012, 10:27 amOK,
according to the asus website, its 1600MHz.
http://my.asus.com/Notebooks/Gaming_Powerh...#specifications

But better check as some shops also told me that the RAM is 1333MHz, which means they're either swapping out the RAM, or Asus website is wrong.

This post has been edited by Dbassnut: Jun 5 2012, 10:27 AM

Aiyo, this is bolehlahland, cow also can buy condo.