The G73 is a new gaming notebook created by ASUS, the device is equipped with a Core i7 processor, offers 8GB of RAM. Moreover, it boasts of the most powerful mobile video card, i.e. the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870.
The ASUS G73 comes in a “stealth” look. It has a non-traditional shape that is available with angled surfaces and sharp lines. The notebook is covered with a rubberized shell which is pleasant to touch. The G73 comes with a strong build quality. In fact, it is heavy and solid when you hold it. The notebook is made of good quality plastic. In general, you will be impressed by the build quality as well as its design departments.
The notebook features 17.3-inch LED-backlit screen which supports a full HD resolution of 1920×1080 pixels. Due to a glossy display, colors look more vibrant but it suffers from reflections. You will enjoy using it for multimedia and gaming as well. With the help of a full HD resolution you will be able to view two windows without shrinking them too much.
The G73 integrates two stereo speakers which can be found below the display. In general, the notebook speakers are more than acceptable.
The notebook features a full-size keyboard. It is considered to be a “Chiclet” or island-style keyboard, which offers keys with more than usual spacing. The keyboard provides rubbery as well as soft feel what make typing experience easy.
Unfortunately, the notebook sports a limited amount of input and output ports, among them you are able to notice headphone jacks, microphone, USB 2.0, optical drive, Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI, VGA, media card reader , AC power and Kensington Lovck slot.
As for the battery life, it is able to last 1 hour and 48 minutes.