After the truly knowledgable folks at DELL kept screwing me over, I finally cancelled my order for a fully stocked XPS17. I did this after I found the ASUS G73JW-ROG Limited Edition on Amazon.
When I verified online that my DELL order was indeed cancelled, I order this from Amzon. Is this model limited solely to Amazon? I haven't seen these specs on the G73JW anywhere else.
Intel i7-740QM (1.73GHz Quad-Core with Turbo Boost up to 2.93GHz)
16GB DDR3 1333MHz , 4 SODIMM Sockets
Nvidia GTX 460M Graphics with 1.5GB GDDR5
1TB Hybrid HDD/SSD (2x 500G 7200RPM/4GB SSD)
Blue-Ray Burner
Illuminated Keyboard
1x USB 3.0 + 3x USB 2.0 Ports
802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
17.3-Inch Full HD (1920x1080) LED Display
2.0M Webcam
Gaming Backpack and Mouse
ASUS ROG Dogtags w/limited edition serial number
1yr Accidental Damage Warranty and 2yr Standard Warranty Included
My XPS17 was supposed to be delivered 12/20, and was delayed. DELL are very customer UNFRIENDLY and complete idiots. I find this ASUS machine to be better equipped, screenwise, and it was about $700.00 cheaper than the XPS17.
Too bad for DELL. I've been ordering from them for over 15 years, but I am DONE with Dell. Customers are just not at all important to them anymore.
I am also wondering what sort of recovery options come with the ASUS. Do they provide any disc backups at all?
I plan to wipe out everything and do a clean install of Win7 and install only what's necessary. Do they provide an option for a Win7 disc, or Do I need my own? (I do have another copy of Win7 if I need it). Also, I downloaded EVERYTHING fromthe ASUS download website for the G73JW series. Can anyone verify what I REALLY need for a fresh Win 7 install? There is an awful lot of stuff they have available. For instance, they have both Intel WiFi and Azurewave WIFI - which do I need?
I know, I guess the real answer is to wait until I get the machine and see which is actually installed, but I wanted to prepare a DVD of only what I need beforehand.
Thanks for any answers.
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