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    ASUS M50Sv

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Niemitz, Feb 19, 2008.

  1. Niemitz

    Niemitz Notebook Consultant

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    Nice!
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    15" WXGA/WXGA+/WSXGA+
    Intel PM965 Express + ICH8M
    NVIDIA GeForce 9500M G, 512 MB
     
    Niemitz, Feb 19, 2008
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  2. D3X

    D3X the robo know it all

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    You might want to check out the M51Sn thread which also mentions the M50.

    Found that the M50Sv has a built-in TV Tuner with HDMI out and Video & Antenna Input whereas the M51Sn does not. See Flash below. Other than that the specifications are the same.
    <object codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,24,0" width='450' height='450'><param name="movie" value="http://www.asus.com/999/images/products/2024/2024_l.swf" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><embed wmode="transparent" src="http://www.asus.com/999/images/products/2024/2024_l.swf" quality="high" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width='450' height='450'></embed></object>
     
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    D3X, Feb 19, 2008
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  3. effy

    effy Notebook Guru

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    This laptop looks awsome. I just wanna find out how large the keys are since it have a full numpad squeezed in there. I am leaning more towards an Asus now with these new releases!
     
    effy, Feb 19, 2008
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  4. GenTechPC

    GenTechPC Company Representative

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    Here is the pictures:

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    GenTechPC, Feb 20, 2008
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  5. E.B.E.

    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    I wonder what these guys are thinking when they are designing these laptops covered completely by shiny surfaces. That it'll look good on top of the TV, maybe with some porcelain figurine on top? Maybe, but the laptop has to be USED. That means putting your hands and fingers on it, unfortunately direct brain interfaces are not yet available :) Which means... fingerprint galore.
     
    E.B.E., Feb 20, 2008
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  6. xifer

    xifer Notebook Enthusiast

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    When is it coming to store?
     
    xifer, Feb 24, 2008
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  7. scooberdoober

    scooberdoober Penguins FTW!

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    Ken, do have the specs on this one, and how much will it cost?
     
    scooberdoober, Feb 24, 2008
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  8. EXcaliberPC

    EXcaliberPC Company Representative

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    Take a look here. We are looking to perform a full review on the M50Sv as soon as they become available. Thanks!
     
    EXcaliberPC, Feb 24, 2008
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  9. scooberdoober

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    1440x900! Crap! That's too high res for me! Why couldn't they just stick to 1200x800? :(
     
    scooberdoober, Feb 24, 2008
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  10. effy

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    Looking forward to read the review of this notebook.
     
    effy, Feb 24, 2008
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  11. 5482741

    5482741 5482741

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    There has been on eBay for a while. Some of its individual specs are unknown.
     
    5482741, Feb 24, 2008
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  12. E.B.E.

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    Too high resolution can mostly be addressed by changing DPI, so it shouldn't be a deal breaker. Check my Tips and Tricks for a procedure to change DPI and other font sizes.
     
    E.B.E., Feb 25, 2008
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  13. scooberdoober

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    I'd rather not hassle with it, I'll just move on to something else.
     
    scooberdoober, Feb 25, 2008
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  14. Myrk

    Myrk Notebook Geek

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    Checkout the m51Sn then, its basicly the same notebook with lower ress and slightly different finish
     
    Myrk, Feb 26, 2008
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  15. scooberdoober

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    I was considering that one, but the CPU is comparatively weak, and the touch pad has been placed wrong; bad design.
     
    scooberdoober, Feb 26, 2008
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  16. xifer

    xifer Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just to confirm:

    Is there no HDMI? Cause the uk specs stated there is. And there is some photos on chinese website showing sealed ports beside the exhaust..

    This will be a deal breaker for me..
     
    xifer, Feb 26, 2008
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  17. Myrk

    Myrk Notebook Geek

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    Go on the first page of this topic, look at the flash animantion of the notebook, and click on the arrow to the LEFT, there you can see the HDMI
     
    Myrk, Feb 26, 2008
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  18. cipoet

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    phew... kinda confused from what i've seen the review.. i want to buy either f8sv-b1 or m50sv-b1 which is newer.. but the penyrn proc is kinda new in the market.. so i wonder that's proc gonna be a good one of not.. can sum1 answer my question.. i'm kinda noob at this lappy thing.. thx..
     
    cipoet, Feb 26, 2008
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  19. boko

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    if you want an f8 you should wait for f8sn, a penryn refresh model of f8
     
    boko, Feb 26, 2008
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  20. unnamed01

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    Will the F8 refresh have a 9600m GT? The M50Sv is nice but a bit weak compared to others.
     
    unnamed01, Feb 26, 2008
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  21. boko

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    f8sn will use the same GPU as the m50sv which is 9500m GS
     
    boko, Feb 27, 2008
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