That is a sweet laptop. I don't have the answer on how to do a clean install without all the bloatware, but I would also like to know.
Here is something I found on Tom's Hardware:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/61...dows-bloatware
I bought an Asus G50V-X1 laptop about 3 or 4 years ago and it's still going strong. Mine also came with a bit of bloatware but I had no problem uninstalling most of it. From the reviews I have read on the G73 series is they have a ridiculous amount of bloatware, more than most "best buy" laptops. It's a shame because Asus kicks ass.