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    A8F or W7J? How did you guys choose?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Bo0osted, Aug 7, 2006.

  1. Bo0osted

    Bo0osted Notebook Guru

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    Hi guys,

    I like both of these models. For those own either of these great laptops, how did you end up choosing? :confused:
     
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    I wanted something with dedicated graphics, small footprint and light. The W7J fit the bill.

    There's a W7F sold in some regions and also the Z35F if you don't need the dedicated graphics in the 13.3" form factor (since you're considering the A8F, I assume dedicated graphics isn't that critical to you)
     
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    Is that the main difference?

    W7J is lighter +
    W7J has smaller screen -
    W7J has dedicated graphics card +
    W7J can only expand up to 1.5GB ram while A8F can expand up to 2GB -

    Dedicated graphics isn't a big deal for me. I don't play games but wouldn't mind doing some miniDV tape editing tho.
     
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    Don't forget the A8 series has DVI output should you ever need to use it on very large screens...

    Edit: Sorry, bad information here, the A8F does NOT have DVI
     
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    I've been out of the computer market for some time so please excuse this basic question. How do I know if I should spend the extra cash on a dedicated graphics card? I don't plan on playing any games on my computer. The most graphic intensive thing I can see myself doing is getting my hands wet in video editing. I have tons of miniDV tapes from the past 4 years. It would be nice to be able to get these online.
     
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    the major perk in a dedicated graphics card is that it will aid in graphics intensive applications such as 3d rendering or 3d games. That being said, I personally think that unless you're going for pure value, meaning you only want to have a low price laptop, it's always worth it to get even a relatively low end card(geforce 7400/7300 or equiv). It basically future proofs your computer for a little while, and you might not think you need it now, but who's to say something you do in the future won't require it? Just my two cents.
     
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    good point isoujiroi. I like what you've said. Maybe I should've changed the post to AFJ or W7J???
     
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    I'm surprised to hear that. I thought that only the A8Jx had DVI.. I wasn't aware that the A8F also has DVI. Interesting... this makes the A8F quite the tempting choice.
     
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    Darrick, Aug 7, 2006
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