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    A2D "A new low cost multimedia workhorse"

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Underpantman, Mar 7, 2004.

  1. Underpantman

    Underpantman Notebook Virtuoso

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    ASUS have release a new A2 model termed the A2XXXD.
    Which puts an AMD CPU with an ATI 9600 pro graphics chip.
    No reviews as yet but if your looking a cheap high powered desktop replacement for a bit of gaming etc, then this maybe worth a look!

    It is retailing here in Australia in the low $2000


    http://www.asus.com/products/notebook/a2series/a2000d/a2000d_overview.htm

    Here are the specs:
    Powerful Mobile Workstation
    • Mobile AMD Athlon™ XP-M Processor, speed up to K7 2600+/2800+/3000+L1 cache 128K, L2 cache 512K.

    • Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional/Home Edition
    • 14.1” / 15.0” TFT LCD
    • ATI Mobility™ Radeon™ 9600 PRO graphics, 64MB VRAM

    • DDR 333 SDRAM support
    • 2 X SODIMM sockets for expansion up to 2048MB
    • Capacities of 30/40/60/80GB
    • 5 X USB 2.0, 1x IEEE1394
    • 4-in-1 card reader (MMC/SD/MS/MS PRO)
    • Built-in combo/DVD/DVD-RW (optional feature)

    • 3.2kg (14.1-inch); 3.3kg (15.0-inch)

     
    Underpantman, Mar 7, 2004
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    There's a huge trend to AMD chips with manufacturers looking to differentiate themselves by offering good power at prices a touch lower than Intel-based competitors. I really like what Asus is doing in the notebook arena.

    Editor in Chief http://www.bargainPDA.com and http://www.SPOTstop.com
     
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  3. Underpantman

    Underpantman Notebook Virtuoso

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    Hi all,
    For all those Milan fans out there I just found this on the Italian ASUS web site.
    Its a nicely painted up ASUS A2D !!!


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  4. WinterMute_Au

    WinterMute_Au Newbie

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    I have my A2000D (A.K.A. 2811, 2810, A2D) arriving on Monday. And I am gunna goto gameconsoleskins.com to get them to make a 'skin' for my notebook and one for the wifes new TPG notebook also.

    That picture is great, and it'll help me get a good looking skin for mine :)

    P.S. mine is a 15", 2600+, 512Mb, 60Gb, DVD-RW model for $2285.

    If you want to know how it goes, email me later in the week. [ :D]
     
    WinterMute_Au, May 22, 2004
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  5. blacsheep

    blacsheep Notebook Enthusiast

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    Gidday guys and Girls

    So how does that asus laptop perform overall? and what's the power usuage like? Is it a low power usage XP-M processor?

    Hope it goes hard :)

    blacsheep
     
    blacsheep, Jun 7, 2004
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