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05-19-2010, 11:56 AM
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#51 | | Snapping away
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have you checked out the entire Asus roadmap planned for 2010? definitely look at the 'N' series, and the letter J denotes the implementation of nvidia optimus
as a side note, i recently read a review with an asus laptop with optimus in it from engadget or gizmodo, and battery life wasn't that great. i guess google reviews once you have your eyes set on one. go i5 or i7! such a huge difference from the atoms
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05-19-2010, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by CRS  NCIX Richmond has the 15in UL on display but doesn't really look like the 13.3. It sort of does but there are some evident differences.
I am waiting on the release of UL30JT before I make a decision on UL30VT vs. Timeline | i love the UL's but the processor is quite outdated. the U30jc is much better. Plus you get a DVD slot in the 13 inch.
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05-19-2010, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by J____ i love the UL's but the processor is quite outdated. the U30jc is much better. Plus you get a DVD slot in the 13 inch. | Again, battery life is the balls.
Plus when the JT is released, it is going with an i5/i7 processor.
Wouldn't mind the X42JV either but that seems to be only a EU-FR release.
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05-20-2010, 08:50 AM
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NCIX is having $80 off the UL30 which makes it pretty good deal when I was considering the UL20.
Not sure now if I should wait and see the newer models or just get the UL30.
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05-20-2010, 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by HachiSix NCIX is having $80 off the UL30 which makes it pretty good deal when I was considering the UL20.
Not sure now if I should wait and see the newer models or just get the UL30. | That's the A2. Keep in mind, it is not the A1.
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05-20-2010, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by CRS Again, battery life is the balls.
Plus when the JT is released, it is going with an i5/i7 processor.
Wouldn't mind the X42JV either but that seems to be only a EU-FR release. | i think its 4.5 hrs run time.
whens the JT coming out? you can order the JC with I5 processor
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05-20-2010, 08:13 PM
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#57 | | Say! Say! Say!
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| http://forum.notebookreview.com/asus...lv-13-3-a.html
Seems that the consensus is to get the UL30VT instead of the UL30JT since performance is negligible, meanwhile throwing in a SSD as well.
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05-20-2010, 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Razor Ramon HG | Well, with the JT out, price will drop with the VT....
Should be fairly dramatic too.
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05-20-2010, 10:41 PM
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| http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/13/a...0jc-1a-review/
Apparently 4+ hrs is great. I guess I was just expecting at least 6+ with optimus.
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05-21-2010, 12:37 AM
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#60 | | Say NO to blade grinders!
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Originally Posted by HSK That's the A2. Keep in mind, it is not the A1. | Whats the diff?
Did some light reading A2 has Win7 and A1 has Vista.
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05-21-2010, 01:32 AM
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05-21-2010, 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by HachiSix Whats the diff?
Did some light reading A2 has Win7 and A1 has Vista. | They both come with Win7....
I don't know where you got that from.
The A1 has a switchable "power boost" whereas the A2 does not.
In other words, if you plan on playing modern games, don't expect too much out of the A2.
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05-30-2010, 08:19 PM
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Also, just to note, the UL30A-A1/A2 is different than the UL30VT-A1...
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06-10-2010, 11:31 AM
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#64 | | What hasn't Killed me, has made me more tolerant of RS!
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I found a ASUS UL30VT-A1 for about $100 cheaper (open box) from NCIX, so if you really like this laptop, and have lots of patience, you might find one too.
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06-10-2010, 01:53 PM
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^ so that comes to 500?
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06-10-2010, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by liu13 ^ so that comes to 500? | More in the realm of 700.
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08-21-2010, 02:01 PM
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So nothing has happened.
I have still yet to buy another laptop.
Waiting is ridiculous... Anyone with any good ideas?
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08-21-2010, 03:23 PM
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#68 | | I don't get it
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MSI FX600? http://ncix.com/products/?sku=54920&...SI%2FMicroStar
I've been looking for something that can play sc smoothly on medium type settings. Looking at the ASUS U30JC too.
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08-21-2010, 04:56 PM
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new Asus U45
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08-21-2010, 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by for the nguyen! | ASUS U30JC can play Crysis at low levels so it should be able to handle SC no problems. I also get 5 plus hours surfing the web or watching movies.
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08-22-2010, 01:33 AM
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#71 | | Say! Say! Say!
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| http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/ca...dCode=WW&=&=&=
Acer 13.3" Laptop, 2.26GHz Intel Core i5-430M, 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD (AS3820TG-3022)
# 2.26GHz Intel Core i5-430M processor
# 4GB memory
# 500GB hard drive
# 13.3” LED back-lit display
# Windows 7 Home Premium
# ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470 graphics card with 512MB dedicated memory
# Connectivity: Bluetooth and Acer Nplify b/g/n Wireless LAN
# Integrated Media card reader
# HDMI port and webcam
# Up to 8 hours battery life
# Colour: Black Brushed Aluminum
# 1-year limited warranty
Awesome if you know someone that works there since my friend says their 15% discount also works on computers. Then you can also get coupons to stack.
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08-22-2010, 01:58 PM
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#72 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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I ordered the ASUS U45JC the other day. It's basically a slightly bugger U30JC. Now just wIting for NCIX to get it in stock. Posted via RS Mobile | |
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08-22-2010, 05:38 PM
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#73 | | I don't get it
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Originally Posted by Manic! ASUS U30JC can play Crysis at low levels so it should be able to handle SC no problems. I also get 5 plus hours surfing the web or watching movies. | Nice, thanks for the heads up.  Quote:
Originally Posted by Razor Ramon HG http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/ca...dCode=WW&=&=&=
Acer 13.3" Laptop, 2.26GHz Intel Core i5-430M, 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD (AS3820TG-3022)
# 2.26GHz Intel Core i5-430M processor
# 4GB memory
# 500GB hard drive
# 13.3” LED back-lit display
# Windows 7 Home Premium
# ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470 graphics card with 512MB dedicated memory
# Connectivity: Bluetooth and Acer Nplify b/g/n Wireless LAN
# Integrated Media card reader
# HDMI port and webcam
# Up to 8 hours battery life
# Colour: Black Brushed Aluminum
# 1-year limited warranty
Awesome if you know someone that works there since my friend says their 15% discount also works on computers. Then you can also get coupons to stack. |
How's the build quality on acers?
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08-22-2010, 09:42 PM
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#74 | | Got MOD?
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Pretty good. IMHO they've improved a lot over the years.
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08-22-2010, 10:50 PM
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#75 | | Say! Say! Say!
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The latest Acer products I have owned were monitors and the Aspire One netbook. Both have been great. One of the monitors is about 3 years old and is still going strong, meanwhile the other which is a year old is also fine. I don't have the netbook anymore, but it was solid.
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