A6V w/ X700 at The Source..

http://www.thesourcecc.com/estore/P...&category=Notebooks+Notebooks&product=2515904

Is this for real? I've never seen such a model sold here in British Columbia, Canada. The best A6V I saw came with a GeForce Go 6200.

 

That should be the A6Va if it really has a X700. There's been threads about it before, it was out in Europe/Asia first.

 

i only know that A6Vc has a Geforce Go 6200 with 256MB in Canada, but the cpu is 1.6Ghz, 512MB DDR2, 15.4 WXGA, 60GB HD and 8x DVD burner.

http://www.asus.com.tw/products4.aspx?l1=5&l2=24&l3=0&model=534&modelmenu=1

 

We got the A6Va in Europe and it can be had in 64MB or 128MB configurations (X700).

Our model is all black though.

 

Hmm...wow, I'd say that's a pretty decent configuration.
Keep in mind the A6 series is more of a budget/value series... but it's still a good machine.

 

The ASUS N.A. A6V does indeed have the ATI X700 [64MB].
The differences between the two models are shown below.

• Intel Centrino Mobile Technology [915GM & ICH6-M Chipset]
• Intel Pentium M 740 1.73GHz [A6Vc] / 750 1.86GHz [A6V]
• Intel 915GM & ICH6-M Chipset
• 15.4" WXGA [1280x768] Widescreen Crystal Shine LCD
• nVidia 6200 TurboCache 64MB/up to 256MB [A6Vc Model]
• ATI Mobility™ Radeon™ X700 64MB HyperMemory™ Technology [A6V Model]
• 512MB [A6Vc] / 1024MB [A6V] DDR2-533 Memory [expandable to 2GB]
• 100GB Hard Drive
• Built-in 8 x DVD±RW Dual Layer drive
• Intel High Definition audio compliant audio chip
• Up to 4 Hours Battery Life
• 802.11b/g Wireless & 1Gbps Ethernet
• 4x USB 2.0, 1x 1394a Firewire
• Memory Card Reader
• Includes Carrying Case
• 1 Year ASUS Global Warranty
• 6.3lbs, 13.8” x 11.1” x 1.4"

A6Vc is $1295, A6V is $1495.

 

There are different models of the A6V these are the specifications of the A6Va-Q055H

Productspecificaties:

* Display: 15,4", WXGA Resolutie 1280x800
* Intel Centrino
* Processor: Mobile Intel Pentium Dothan 740 (1.73GHz)
* Bussnelheid: 533Mhz
* L2 Cache: 2MB
* Chipset: Intel 915 PM Express
* Geheugen: 512MB DDR2 PC4300 (max 2GB)
* Videokaart: ATI Mobility Radeon X700 128MB
* Harddisk: 60GB Ultra DMA 100
* Optische drive: 8x DVD+/-RW Dual Layer
* Modem 56K V.90
* LAN 1000Mbit
* WLAN 54Mbit
* 1x PCMCIA II, Parallel, Microfoon-in, IrDA
* 4x USB2.0
* 1x Firewire
* 4 in 1 Card Reader
* Webcam
* Microsoft Windows XP Home Afmetingen: 354x284x35,2mm

€1.161,95

They are the cheapest gaming laptops around and do have a decent power with their X700 but I have decided to wait for the next generation of GPU's tp hit laptops.

 

i dont get the a6v though..it seems like a shot at the z70va except in ensemble form...im not sure...

 

The A6 is more like... the same class as the Z71v; gaming on a budget.
The Z70Va is more of a business/high end model...

 

just bought mine today at "the source".

first impressions, kind of heavy/bulky and the harddrive is noisy as hell.

but this thing flies, are you're lucky if you find a more powerful laptop at that price.

 

Where are the pictures?!? :asus:

 

i'll try to post pics later this week. the thing is monstrosity, but i could care less.

now that it's quiet i've noticed how **** noisy the fan is too. a real shame.

i don't know how i'm gonna use this thing in the library.

 

i paid that price for a z70va with the 2.0ghz processor 1gig of ram and everything else you'd expect to add to it.

 

You'd be surprised at how loud the ambient noise is in a library...

 

satch, congrats on your purchase!~!!

Hope you enjoy it as much as I'm enjoying my Z70Va

Cheers,
Mike

 

could we get an update/ review and some pics. I am considering buying one from the source also.

 

i'll try to post some pics this weekend.

my only complaint so far is the loud fan, but that's only when the CPU reaches +55C. I just turn down CPU power when it starts getting on my nerves.

it's big and heavy, but that's to be expected.

screen is bright and beautiful and the x700 can handle any game you throw at it.

as desktops replacements go, this is one of the best deals out there.

 

Hurry with the photos! I can't wait

 

I haven't been around for a while, but what's up with ASUS going mainstream? The A6V is at the source and I saw a V6V at Office Depot, that's right, I said a V6V at OFFICE DEPOT!!! I had to do a doubletake, and even then I couldn't believe my eyes. They have four laptops out on display, just four, and one of those is an ASUS V6V...I didn't think I'd ever see the day. I guess It won't be long before all the emsembles are laid out at our local Bestbuy's and Futureshops...so much for being unique!!!

 

Wow...I better go check my nearest Office Depot!
I still haven't seen a V6V in person.

 

still waiting for opinion/pics

 

here you go.

like i said before, the fan makes we want to kill myself, but that's it. especially when the CPU temp hovers around a fan speed threshold, it constantly speeds up/speeds down every 2 seconds.

plus any CPU intensive application/game quickly sends the CPU temp towards 80C.

 

**** .. is there a way to control the temperature?? It is cheaper laptop but the noise should be good. Thz for the pictures, satch

 

i'm using centrino hardware control for power management, but unfortunately neither it nor speedfan is compatible with the fan in this model.

 

Nice pics. If it only wasn't for that "underbite" that the A6 series has... it'd probably be an even better product.

 

Is the fan that loud? The fan in my A6Va-Q016H notebook is spinning VERY slow when the CPU-temp is about 42 degree celsius.

The CPU temp is never getting any higher then 60 degree celsius, not even after a game of Battlefield 2. Sure, when i game, the fan gets noisy, but never when i am on the internet or in office.

Keep in mind that i use Power4 Gear at the 'game' mode, when idle or not doing any hard tasks, the CPU will run at 800 MHz, keeping it nice and cool.

Some other nice pictures:
http://www.notebookjournal.de/tests/gallery/45