ASUS G1S vs. ASUS F8Sv

alrighty, alot about these two notebooks have been talked about in this forum. I was obsessed with the G1S, and I still am...but the F8Sv is luring me at the same time. I'm goin to be using my new laptop for schoolwork and gaming...I do care quite a lot about graphics and performance. I realize that the 8600GT on the F8 is goin to be DDR2...but the screen is also smaller, so some ppl were suggesting that it woudnt really have that much of a performance difference compared to the G1s. Plus, the F8 looks so much pimp than the G1s (sorry Asus but bright LED and some of the stuff didnt really work out for some ppl!). Anyways, if anyone has suggestions, plz post em!

 

I'm pretty sure the difference between GDDR2 and GDDR3 is not negligible. If it doesn't bother you though, then the F8Sv is a good choice. Apart from that you're also missing out on a slightly better-built laptop, since the F series is one of ASUS' bargain brands.

 

Well, it says in your sig that your considering the V1S too. And if you dont like the look of the G1S, but like the internal components then I would choose that. It is the same machine but more business/non-flashy orientated and is also the same price as the G1S. The F8Sv looks like it wouldn't be a a bad choice either. If you dont mind the smaller screen you will save yourself 300$ for the same configuration. Personally, if I didnt like the G1S looks I would go for the V1S.
http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=3855

 

Here's how I would break it down for your particular case.

First decide on whether you need/want a 15.4" or 14" notebook.

If you want a 14", then consider the F8, A8, and other laptops with high performance.

If you want a 15.4" then consider the G1, V1, S96s, and others. But as you already stated the G1 design is not appealing to you and bringin that to school would make you feel different.

To help make you understand what you want, consider price and budget, but also what you want to use the notebook for.

Consider school usage, you will feel fine using a 15.4" or 14" at school. How are you planning on using it at home? Would you feel that a 14" will be too small for your use? You can get an external LCD and connect it.

If you don't want and external LCD...then reconsider a 15.4" and manage the extra weight and size, when taking it to school, but you may be a lot happier using it at home.

As Bare already mentioned, the V1 is basically a G1 with a new shell, that is definitely more appealing for business and school students. Plus the multi-bay and docking station may be of interest to you.

Aside you may even want to consider the V2, depending on your gaming needs. Once again consider price and budget and what you willing to cope it.

 

Just out of curiosity, when will some of these new Asus machines be available for order from the MilestonePC site?

 

You know, for all practical purposes, they all have the same performance. This extra 2 fps/200 3DMark06 points from the GDDR3 really isn't going to change much.

The F8 is much more portable and much cheaper, the G1 is much more flashy, and the V1 has many more business features and better build quality. So if you have cash to blow, get a V1, otherwise get an F8 (or if you really need a portable computer, get the F8 too).

 

Just something of interest: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?p=2238120

 

thanks for the feedback. Does the v1s have DDR2 or DDR3?

 

Not confirmed yet, but most signs (e.g. it has 512Mb of VRAM) point to it being DDR2.

 

Better like that

hIt does not make a difference in 1024x768 no AA, no AF, but 1680x1050 4xAA 16xAF will have a huge one

 

I would just like to input that 1680x1050 really doesn't matter for the F8Sv, as the screen maxes out at 1440x900. Just a helpful thought

 

unless he's outputting to an external monitor in which case it would matter xP

 

Oh, AA will be better then

 

"As Bare already mentioned, the V1 is basically a G1 with a new shell, that is definitely more appealing for business and school students."

Makes me want to buy the V1, but I don't see ANY stores in Hong Kong with it. When does this become available?

 

I'm not sure about that. But I think that the motherboard and a number of internal components might be different - even if the GPU/performance is the same.
After all, comparing the G1S to the rest of ASUS Ensemble units, G1S is more geared towards performance/price while we expect more durability and responsiveness from a business class notebook such as V1S.

 

ive seen a lot of comparison between the DDR2 and DDR3 (benchmarks and stuff)....but are they really that different in reality? can u really see a huge diff. in games? After hearing that the F8 would be gettn the GS and the V1s having a DDR2 with a higher price...i think im leaning back towards the g1s!!!

 

Its not DDR3 by itself that makes large performance difference, actually. But rather, it is speed of RAM that makes difference. Most of DDR3 8600GT has RAM clocked at 700Mhz, while those with DDR2 has RAM clocked at 400Mhz - translating in 75% more bandwidth. Now, most of GPUs, including 8600series, is starving of bandwidth in general, even with 700mhz RAM. My old Desktop I am writing this post has 9500pro in it, which is much sloer than 9700non-pro. What's the difference between these 2? 9700non-pro has twice the bandwidth.
Still, even with DDR2, 8600GT is capable card, and 8600series in general, no matter DDR2 or DDR3, are underpowered for use of AA/AF at higher resolution - which is the kind of situation bandwidth matters most.