Asus G56JR vs Lenovo Y50. Which one should I go for?

[rhyansy]

MSI..? I can't comment on their pricing strategy for indian market..better if you ask [MENTION=277192]rhyansy[/MENTION] directly(he's the PR for MSI's HQ @Taiwan)

afaik the GE40 had a price of 1,08,xxx INR listed on the import manifest (link(s) can be found at MSI's thread in the forums)

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+1
but..for heavy gamers..watch out for temps..this form factor from lenovo certainly isn't built for 85*C+ prolong use

Regarding MSI gaming laptops coming to India, GS60, GE60, and GP60 will be available in India soon once BIS is cleared. As we faced delays because of this unwanted clearance, we cannot make any further announcements. As for performance, pricing, best opinions when comparing them with Lenovo or Asus models, I will share more in the future from other countries, which already recognizes MSI as the best gaming laptop brand.

 

[prometheus]

Regarding MSI gaming laptops coming to India, GS60, GE60, and GP60 will be available in India soon once BIS is cleared. As we faced delays because of this unwanted clearance, we cannot make any further announcements. As for performance, pricing, best opinions when comparing them with Lenovo or Asus models, I will share more in the future from other countries, which already recognizes MSI as the best gaming laptop brand.

crazy BIS... :/

 

[pr94rr]

Yeah the BIS is really am unwanted hurdle.

And yeah it's decided - The Y50 is what I am going for. I actually checked with four different Lenovo stores here in Bangalore and even contacted Lenovo's sales team and apparently the earliest I can get my hands on one is by 10-12th August.
They also said that it should reach the Lenovo exclusive stores by 15th of August and there might be some additional goodies free as an introductory offer.

 

[prometheus]

Yeah the BIS is really am unwanted hurdle.

And yeah it's decided - The Y50 is what I am going for. I actually checked with four different Lenovo stores here in Bangalore and even contacted Lenovo's sales team and apparently the earliest I can get my hands on one is by 10-12th August.
They also said that it should reach the Lenovo exclusive stores by 15th of August and there might be some additional goodies free as an introductory offer.

what abt the price?
are they saying anything about if it's going to be any cheaper than thedostore?

 

[pr94rr]

what abt the price?
are they saying anything about if it's going to be any cheaper than thedostore?

Nope, I didn't ask them about it actually, didn't occur to me at the moment. I am without a laptop right now and my priority is to get my hands on one ASAP. After Lenovo said that it won't be available for at least a week, I even changed my mind and thought of going with the G56 as I needed the laptop ASAP and talked to a couple of Asus stores for the G56 but apparently even they have run out of stock with it and the new batch will be coming to them in 2-3 days. So well since I am waiting, might as well hold on for a week more and get the better one. The G56 has a really slick look though and well the name ROG sound so much cooler than Lenovo, shame it runs on 7XX series graphics.

Update:
Ordering the Y50 tomorrow morning. Actually tried ordering today but some issues with my debit card.
ETA - 4-5 Days.