New G501 (for those who were waiting for the GX500)

[X-ROG]

News here: http://rog.asus.com/399392015/g-series-gaming-laptops/g501-the-coolest-quietest-thin-light-15-inch-g...

[J82]

Sargatanas wrote:
1399 for the G501JW-CN168H with 8gb ram
1499 for the G501JW-CN030H with 16gb ram
other specs are identical

This is so frustrating. The laptop is great - I just wish there were more options! The 1080p IPS version looks great, but looking at these models only have the 4 cell battery. I just don't understand - the 6 cell battery (IMO) should be standard in all these laptops. The long battery life is a HUGE selling point for his laptop!

[esfomeado]

New review: http://www.notebookcheck.net/Asus-G501JW-Notebook-Review.141745.0.html

[ShenLong]

Very dissapointed

[Skjoldur]

Seems to be official: In Germany there will be

- no Thunderbolt
- no 96whrs battery
- no PCIe m.2 SSD
- no UX501 with touch

The 96whrs battery would have been my main reason to buy either G501 or UX501. Now you can keep both, Asus.

[Alboma]

My only constructive remark is if ASUS can consider using GTX970M in future thin models. GTX960M with this price just doesn't cut it. I already move on to get myself a MSI GS60 Ghost Pro instead, (GTX970M, FHD) for less (Ok there is still tax involved but overall it is worth to get a GTX970M one)
In fact the lack of info for Canada release is the main reason to drive me away from getting a G501. Sorry ASUS.

[derp_derpington]

Everyone needs to let this whole 960 vs 970 argument go, I'm sure the design team comprehensibly tested a 970 in the 501 and decided for whatever reason it didn't work. Yes the blade has a 970, but it also has well documented overheating problems, probably the same reason ASUS opted for a 960, at this price I'd rather longevity over increased gaming performance.

I doubt ASUS will put a higher powered GPU of this generation in this current chassis as it would require a totally overhauled cooling system . . .

If we were to talk saught after configurations, a DS-71 with a FHD screen is one to look for, great SSD and the full sized battery.