I'm planning to get a g53sx, but i found out that g55 will be releasing soon (expected release date on 28/4/2012?) Im not sure, read this from NBR. I'm an architecture student, so i'll be using mostly cad programs/revit/3dmax/sketchup/rhino/photoshop. And I'm also an avid gamer. So is this a good laptop for me? or should i wait for the g55 instead. Been waiting to get a new laptop for months now so wouldnt mind waiting longer. But hopefully i can get it by june. How much difference the performance will be between the g55 and g53? And i want a laptop cause i wont be staying at home for my studies (and for travelling etc). Sorry if i asked too many questions.

edit: just read that ivy bridge processor has been delayed, so im guessing g55 will be delayed as well. Another ques, is the 8gb ram sufficient for 3dsmax/rhino or 12gb would be better?

This post has been edited by girugaga86: Apr 5 2012, 03:39 PM

G53SX-S1208V RM3950
i7-2670QM (4 core)-2.2GHz (Turbo up to 3.1)/6M
4GB DDR3 1033
500GB+500GB -5400rpm
15.6" HD Color Shine(LED)
NV GTX 560M 2GB GDDR5
8xSuper Multi-Dual
802.11b/g/N
(ASUS) Win7 Premium
Y/USB3.0 2.0M
8 Cell 5200mAH
Rubber-Painting Design
ASUS backpack

is this price+specs good?

Wanted to get the G53 as well, went to lowyat and asked around, all told me its not FHD. Called my friend to confirm, he told me it is FHD. Ask the reseller in lowyat.net. Also told me it is not FHD. Until later on, someone actually confirmed that it is indeed FHD. Check again from other websites, it is FHD.

Conclusion: Asus always have typo in their brochure.

Cant blame the seller, they also blur. Haha. Yes, i am looking for the G53sx non 3D as well. A guy told me that the G53 needs to be preorder la. Most stores dont have available models for the non 3D now. So if order then maybe will take about a week or two for it to arrive. But right now i'm waiting for the G55. Not sure whats the price range, hopefully it wont go over 4.2k if not, i'll just get the G53. But i'm just waiting for the actual release to check the specs. lol.

and i want to ask you guys, how much improvement will the GTX 660m be over the current GTX 560m? since the new gpu = kepler

and what if i get a laptop bag that can fit a 15" Macbook. Will it be able to fit the G53/55 as well? Its kinda huge, scared wont fit

This post has been edited by girugaga86: Apr 19 2012, 05:47 PM

I dont know man. Besides a new gpu, and probably a slightly better processor. Dont know if its worth the wait, if lets say the release date for Asus G55/75 in Malaysia is really that slow (july/august). I seriously doubt i can wait till that long. Cause i also hope that i can get a new laptop by May. But since the newer laptops are releasing soon, just wait? can get better price estimation also. Maybe can get better deals for the current models as well. But the G53 is already sufficient for my needs - architecture programs, games, movies etc. Im just waiting for the later model to get a better deal.

Any sifus here know the exact price for G53 when it first came out?

and i got to admit, thats a pretty sweet deal for the msi laptop. Saw someone putting them up for preorder here already, GE60 (RM4200) and GE70 (RM4500). I hope G55 will be cheaper, although i highly doubt it. But i got to admit, i am getting the G series because of its look but GE60 looks pretty sweet too imo

edit: but if you in a hurry for a laptop and really can't wait already, and the new ivy bridge/gpu wont really affect you. Just get it now. They will always be new things releasing soon all the time. And either Ge60 or G53sx, its up to you.

This post has been edited by girugaga86: Apr 19 2012, 09:39 PM

What will you be using your laptop for? besides gaming I've always wanted an Asus G series. So i guess i'll probably stick with the G53. Like i say, the current model is already sufficient enough for my needs. And i'm not entirely happy with the new gpu for G55 either. Sure, it is an upgrade. But with the price they about to offer, maybe im better off with a Sager or Msi that provides better gpu. But honestly bro, if its too long for me to wait for the G55, i'll just get the G53. Will try to bargain to get around 3.7-3.8k. lowest i found so far is 3.8k

but i will strongly consider Sager and Msi as well. Just patiently waiting for the new processor to release now

I dont know where to get Sager. I only have one friend who is using Sager. Hell, at that time, i thought it was some fake china's laptop (cause never heard of it before ma ) Hahahahaha. Maybe i'll ask him. But he's studying abroad now, so will leave him a fb msg.

So i heard the speaker for G53 is pretty bad? but is it really thaaat bad?

ASUS G55VW

very good deal, but dont know whether its legit or not, and still not available yet anyone bought from sears before?

still patiently waiting for the US release. G53sx-s1208v confirmed EOL already. So i guess I'll have no choice but to wait. Hoping to get it by beginning of May. If we order from overseas, will there be any extra charges like tax and stuff? I heard that it is cheaper to get it from overseas (US).

EOL = end of life.

Of course i'd get from a reseller in Malaysia. But if it takes too long for the new G series to arrive here. Guess i have no choice then. Keeping my fingers crossed that it'll arrive in malaysia early.

Congrats! Will be getting one as well. Almost got another laptop. Luckily I waited long enough for this. Starting uni soon

from kl, going to either ucsi or limkokwing soon you?

sabar bro, nk sampai dh ni some retails already put up g55 for preorder. Maybe you can check in lowyat plaza if you're from kl.

haha what course bro? If i see a fellow user of G series. I'll just take out my laptop out and scream FREEDOM. If you reply then i know its you la

placing my order for G55 soon also

non 3D. I dont need it, and dont feel like paying extra 1k for it. You?

I already told the guy (Devour) i will max it to 16gb i need higher ram for my softwares, not for gaming tho. That is overkill. Will get a SSD in the future when i have enough funds

he told me in 2 weeks time. Same like you la. But i need laptop asap, cause starting uni soon. But what to do..

Already placed my order with him. No choice but to wait i guess

I know right really cant wait.

any other future user for G55 here?

and OscarComp. Pretty good price he's selling too (pm for best price) i think he should have g55 in stock. Can try search up for him.