Review of ASUS G750JX-DB71 17.3-Inch Laptop Hint: It [was] AWESOME![Now Disappointed]
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Looking for a new machine now and I can't find anything worth a shit from Lenovo or HP
Overpriced and underpowered is all I can find. Did hardware stop advancing 2.5 years ago when I got my last machine?XPS 13 Laptop with infinity display | DellLooking for a new machine now and I can't find anything worth a shit from Lenovo or HP
I emailed Asus asking where/how I can buy a keyboard and they said send it back in for service... I replied no- I want to do it myself- let's see if they can help.
Aside from the awesome display, that matches my ~3 year old Sony spec for spec.
I want to keep the VAIO for the rare portability needs and go big for the new machine. By big I mean physical size, not necessarily the most badass specs on Earth. But maybe. Depends on how much money I can get them to swing at it.
Talked with an authorized service center today- apparently the keyboard can't be replaced on this model it need a new "top piece" and the tech thinks it is around $300 but he can't check nor order the piece today because the website is down, I need to try back next week.
I have had my ASUS G750JX DB71 since October of 2013 and only a few months in keys on my keyboard stopped popping back up. I replaced the first one for $15 myself... then 2 more stopped... now several more have stopped popping up. $15 a key is ridiculous so I don't want to replace one key at a time, I wanted a new keyboard.
I emailed ASUS support and they want me to send the laptop back in- but I can't do that- ASUS might keep it for weeks (or worse.) I repeatedly asked them if I could buy a keyboard and they say no they don't sell parts to customers.
So I found an ASUS authorized service center in New York City and after finding out the specific make/model/serial number they tell me I can't buy just a keyboard, the entire "top" piece needs to be replaced- and I say, fine... But then they say the piece is out of stock on ASUS's website with no ETA when it will be available- so even their local authorized service center can't get this piece. (The Website is private and only they can check it apparently too.)
I very much got the "You're SOL" vibe from the technician basically thinking this will never be available.
He estimated should it come available it was around $300 for the piece.
It's more than I hoped but I'd still pay it.
This was the most expensive laptop I've purchased in my adult life and I was very happy with it initially and made great reviews around the web for it- but now I deeply regret the purchase.
I would not buy from ASUS again.
They bad keys issue has been known on their forum for almost a year- no action taken.
I emailed ASUS support and they want me to send the laptop back in- but I can't do that- ASUS might keep it for weeks (or worse.) I repeatedly asked them if I could buy a keyboard and they say no they don't sell parts to customers.
So I found an ASUS authorized service center in New York City and after finding out the specific make/model/serial number they tell me I can't buy just a keyboard, the entire "top" piece needs to be replaced- and I say, fine... But then they say the piece is out of stock on ASUS's website with no ETA when it will be available- so even their local authorized service center can't get this piece. (The Website is private and only they can check it apparently too.)
I very much got the "You're SOL" vibe from the technician basically thinking this will never be available.
He estimated should it come available it was around $300 for the piece.
It's more than I hoped but I'd still pay it.
This was the most expensive laptop I've purchased in my adult life and I was very happy with it initially and made great reviews around the web for it- but now I deeply regret the purchase.
I would not buy from ASUS again.
They bad keys issue has been known on their forum for almost a year- no action taken.
So what are you going to replace it with? My friend still seems happy with his MSI. I'm also curious to see real world reviews of the Razor Blade offerings.
The New Razer Blade Pro - 17.3 Full HD Gaming Laptop
I realize it's a stretch to consider your usage "real world" (17", 60 browser tabs, etc), but still.
The New Razer Blade Pro - 17.3 Full HD Gaming Laptop
I realize it's a stretch to consider your usage "real world" (17", 60 browser tabs, etc), but still.
Not sure I can replace it anytime soon- that Razer Blade Pro looks great though.
No desire for screen on TV.
I'd have to go with the 14" Razer Blade. I don't see myself ever buying a 17" monstrosity. I just can't justify the price when I can get the 15" MBP with double the SSD capacity for the same money.
So someone on ASUS forum found someone selling a keyboard on Amazon-
http://www.amazon.com/MP-12R33USJ528W-0KN0-P41US12-0KNB0-E600US00-90NB00M1-1231US0-13NB00M1P16111-1/dp/B00OK75UB8/
$180...but no reviews and estimated delivery is 30 to 60 days...
Seems a lot to risk on an unknown seller likely from China.
http://www.amazon.com/MP-12R33USJ528W-0KN0-P41US12-0KNB0-E600US00-90NB00M1-1231US0-13NB00M1P16111-1/dp/B00OK75UB8/
$180...but no reviews and estimated delivery is 30 to 60 days...
Seems a lot to risk on an unknown seller likely from China.
Glue this on top of the broken keyboard, plug into USB port, profit.
iKKEGOL Mini USB Slim Wired 78 Key Small Super Thin Compact Keyboard for Desktop Laptop PC Win 7 - Newegg.com
iKKEGOL Mini USB Slim Wired 78 Key Small Super Thin Compact Keyboard for Desktop Laptop PC Win 7 - Newegg.com
Amazon.com TPU Clear Transparent Non-toxic Ultra Thin Soft Silicone Gel Keyboard Protector Skin Cover for 17.3 Accessories
Keyboard cover to keep the new one clean.
Keyboard cover to keep the new one clean.
This video gets the top off...