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    ASUS N56VZ-XS71 vs N56VZ-RB71

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by linkinvi, Jul 19, 2012.

  1. linkinvi

    linkinvi Newbie

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    Hello,

    I am trying to determine the difference between these 2 version of the Asus N56VZ.

    I have found them on 2 different websites.

    N56VZ-XS71
    http://www.excaliberpc.com/618216/asus-n56vz-xs71-15.6-notebook.html#TabSpecification

    N56VZ-RB71:
    http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0394503

    The only thing I noticed is
    15.6" Full HD (1920x1080) LED Display vs Full HD LCD

    Any help would be greatly appreciated :)
     
    linkinvi, Jul 19, 2012
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  2. Mobius 1

    Mobius 1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Don't buy the 783p LCD, choose the 1920x1080 screen
     
    Mobius 1, Jul 19, 2012
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  3. eyung25

    eyung25 Notebook Consultant

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  4. Arys

    Arys Notebook Enthusiast

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    I looked at the rb71 in store yesterday. It is LED.
     
    Arys, Jul 22, 2012
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    allona Newbie

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    Arys...in what store u looked? u mean microcenter?
     
    allona, Jul 23, 2012
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  6. Arys

    Arys Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes, at microcenter. I also asked one of the employees. It appears that it is a typo on the website.

    Edit: also, if you check the Asus website, the N56 ONLY comes with an LED screen.
     
    Arys, Jul 23, 2012
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    allona Newbie

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    oh well Thanks Arys.!!
     
    allona, Jul 23, 2012
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  8. linkinvi

    linkinvi Newbie

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    If I clearly understand both models are identical?

    Thanks for your help
     
    linkinvi, Jul 24, 2012
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    I found a couple of stores whose ads indicate the XS71 comes with Windows 7 Pro and a couple of other stores whose ads indicate the RB71 comes with Windows 7 Home Premium.

    Another variant is the N56VZ-DS71 sold by B&H Photo and GenTech PC. The only difference I have found between the DS71 and the RB71 is the DS71 has a two-year "international" warranty and the RB71 sold by MicroCenter has a one-year warranty.

    I found a couple of stores that indicate the XS71 also has a one-year warranty.

    GenTech PC offers a Windows Pro upgrade for the DS71 for $134 as of July 26, 2012. They offer a lot of other upgrades as well. But the best price I've found for the DS71 is at bhphotovideo.com. (I'm not affiliated with them in any way, but I have bought several cameras and lenses from them.)
     
    cf20855, Jul 26, 2012
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  10. lolguy

    lolguy Notebook Enthusiast

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    I received my DS71 from Adorama (another good retail B&M / online company). Dang, I could have saved $0.99 through B&H!!!! ;-)

    Great computer for my two cents.
     
    lolguy, Jul 26, 2012
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    DS71- 1920x1080, i7-3610QM 2.3GHz., 8gb RAM, Nvidia GT 650M 2g, 750gb 5400rpm, Blu-ray-enabled DVD±RW/CD-RW

    ES71- 1366x768, i7-3610QM 2.3GHz., 4gb RAM, Nvidia GT 650M 2g, 500gb 5400rpm, DL DVD±RW/CD-RW

    RB71- 1920x1080, i7-3610QM 2.3GHz., 8gb RAM, Nvidia GT 650M 2g, 750gb 7200rpm, Blu-ray-enabled DVD±RW/CD-RW

    N56VZ-XS71 - 1920x1080, i7-3610QM 2.3GHz., 8gb RAM, Nvidia GT 650M 2g, 750gb 7200rpm, BR-RW
     
    TurtleTech, Sep 12, 2012
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