asus 17.3 laptop opinions

[goothu99]

i'm thinking of buying this:

http://www.canadacomputers.com/produ...item_id=049211
seems super good to me, opinions appreciated, thanks!

Product Specifications:

Processor Manufacturer: Intel
Processor Type: Core i7
Processor Model: i7-3610QM
Processor Speed: 2.30 GHz
Processor Core: Quad-core (4 Core)
Cache: 6 MB
Standard Memory: 8 GB
Memory Technology: DDR3 SDRAM
Hard Drive Capacity: 1 TB
Optical Drive Type: Blu-ray Writer
Optical Media Supported: BD-R/RE
Screen Size: 17.3"
Display Screen Type: Active Matrix TFT Color LCD
Webcam: Yes
Operating System: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating System Architecture: 64-bit
Pointing Device Type: TouchPad
Color: Black
Package Contents:
N76VZ-DS71 Notebook
Standard Battery
AC Adapter
Green Compliant: Yes
Green Compliance Certificate/Authority: RoH

[cloakster]

Between that and this imo: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16834152349

[Project9]

I like the Asus more for a couple of reasons. The Warranty that Asus comes with is 2 years with a 1 year accidental peirod (AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME), that's a warranty that you would pay 150+ for at a store.

I believe it comes with an external subwoofer and has third party audio speakers which makes the sound generated impressive.

Asus has a blue ray reader and writer, handy for back up and HD video output.

However, the MSi is cheaper and comes with a better graphics card and the same processor - but it has one 750GB hard drive vs Asus' 2 500GB.

It'll come down to preference - the cheaper option here is the MSi and it comes fairly powerful with a GT 660m, but if you can swing the graphics (660 -> 650 means instead of being able to play most games on high, you'll be able to play slightly less than most games on high) and you want the sound + warranty + blue ray for an extra 120 or so, it'll be the Asus.

[cloakster]

According to MSI's website, the one I linked is actually the 15.6" version...this is the 17.3" one: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16834152348

Also according to their website, they come with a 2 year warranty...anyone know if this is true in Canada aswell?