Asus G50VT User Reviews October 29th, 2008 | by Nick Mokey
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Average user rating from 7 users |
Good Value despite the quirks
by Dean on Jun 12th, 2009 at 9:02 PM:
I have had my Asus G50Vt laptop for more than 4 months now. I have to admit it is very good, it runs fast graphics are great and everything but the loading time with the windows sidebar and everything else at boot up can be slow. It has about an hour battery life and as many other people have noted it gets VERY hot very fast. I've actually warmed up tea with it, forget that USB drink warmer, this has it built in. I don't play games on it at all, I got it because it was recommended from a friend. Also, it is very big and I still have not found a laptop case that fits it well, they are all either too big or too small which is very frustrating. I had to cope with a second hand case that causes scratches on the cover. The cover is also very prone to fingerprints, scratches about anything, and it also creaks. I also noticed the main part of the laptop quite often makes a weird noise when i'm moving it around and it takes a few minutes before it stops. I have to admit it really does the job though, besides the minor problems I had to resolve through Asus (e.g. my DVD drive was not being recognized on the laptop and I had to hunt to find a solution) it is good. In the long run, I would probably go for an Apple, even though they are pricey they are definitely more reliable and if there is a problem, they will definitely fix your computer and even replace it if necessary. I really enjoy my Asus G50Vt except its many quirks.
Great video performance, but annoying buzzing sound and runs hot.
by Brian on Jan 28th, 2009 at 2:45 PM:
I have been using this laptop for two months now. I can run games such as Half-Life 2 and Bioshock at maximum settings and resolution. This laptop runs hot however, so unless you get a notebook cooler, don't use this on your actual lap.
There is a problem with the sound for this laptop! Whenever you start up a video game, movie, or anything that really uses the graphics card you get a really annoying high pitched buzzing noise that comes from the audio output jack.
The noise is lessened whenever I disconnect my mouse and disable the built-in touch-pad. The sound will change depending on how high I raise my Logitech MX518 mouse. Interesting indeed. I would suggest getting an external sound card to stop this buzzing noise.
This laptop also tends to "lag up" when it gets hot.
The battery does run out quickly, lasting for 1 hour on high performance mode. The DVD drive is loud when it spins up.
The glossy shell for this laptop makes it a haven for finger-prints.
Great Laptop
by Brandon on Jan 26th, 2009 at 9:56 PM:
Despite the review, this is an extremely great laptop, I have the best buy model and it runs great, im able to play crysis on all settings high. For the price and specs this laptop runs circles around the Alienware M15x.
A Fantasic Gaming Laptop for the Price
by Rico on Jan 1st, 2009 at 9:43 AM:
As a gamer, there are very specific things I look for in a laptop without nuking my wallet. I got the ASUS G50VT-X1 at about $1400 and I must say I am very pleased at what I got for my money. The GeForce 9800 gs runs like a dream. I recently bought Fallout 3 and it is running flawlessly with all visual settings on the highest level, making the gaming experience very enjoyable. Speakers seem to not meet the mark in this gaming laptop, but it is easily resolved with a set of headphones or your own speakers. The 2nd display is fun. You can customize it by inputting your own message and it can be fairly long :). Heat was another concern on my older laptop. It would get flaming hot in my lap after an hour of use, but this ASUS doesn't get very hot at all. Warmth is noticed but after about 5 hours, so it's no biggie. Lastly, the SmartLogon Program is very innovative in its "reading your face to log on" technology, and it works quite well. But only in your most common place because you have to take pictures of yourself with the program and doenst work sometimes when traveling, so the password is needed. In all, this laptop is a top notch in gaming without breaking the 2K barrier. You can play all your favorite games in the highest qualities without this ASUS breaking a sweat.
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by Seth on Aug 24th, 2009 at 10:58 PM:
GF 9800m GS (not the GT version despite what Windows says, sigh...)
Although Cryis is a good benchmark, I decided to try Supreme Commander instead because of the extreme unit count the game permits.. With max settings the game ran fairly well, even when the units hit the 500+ mark.. not bad in my opinion.
Sound is a different story- with a Sony Vaio VGNNR385E sitting beside my G50vt x5, the Sony won the loudness contest, hands down.
I've had a few problems with sound lagging behind in-game movies (such as intro movies..) and on the graphic side, intro movies tend to jump and skip frames rather sporadically.
Just my computer??... maybe. Perhaps it has something to do with Windows SP2.. idk.
The built in 1.3Mp Webcam is crap. If you're buying the computer for that reason, get ready to purchase an external USB camera.
Despite these "flaws", I'm enjoying my G50vt. Unique design, powerful performance, and most importantly, a gamers dream. Paid $600 for mine through Bing.com (refurbished)