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    Any new backlit LED equipped coming out by Asus soon?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by demenion, Jan 15, 2008.

  1. demenion

    demenion Notebook Consultant

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    Just sold my Macbook Pro and I'm tempted to go back to an Asus laptop :rolleyes:

    Anything I should look out for?
     
    demenion, Jan 15, 2008
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  2. wonton25

    wonton25 Notebook Consultant

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    Asus is usually a couple months behind when it comes to implementing up and coming technology.
     
    wonton25, Jan 15, 2008
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  3. scooberdoober

    scooberdoober Penguins FTW!

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    Look into the new M51Sn and X55Sv models coming out soon. :cool:
     
    scooberdoober, Jan 15, 2008
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  4. E.B.E.

    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    "Asus is usually a couple months behind when it comes to implementing up and coming technology."

    Isn't this the case with other manufacturers as well?
     
    E.B.E., Jan 16, 2008
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  5. demenion

    demenion Notebook Consultant

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    None of those models interest me. =[ They also look cheap... I want something like a new W3J or something :rolleyes:
     
    demenion, Jan 16, 2008
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  6. E.B.E.

    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    Check out W7S and U3S.
     
    E.B.E., Jan 16, 2008
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  7. eugenes

    eugenes Notebook Evangelist

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    If you want LED, then look at the U6, U1, and U2. I don't believe there's another 15" LED based notebook besides the MBP.
     
    eugenes, Jan 16, 2008
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  8. Venturello

    Venturello Notebook Consultant

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    Just curious, why did you sell your MBP? Now tempted on selling my A8Js and buying one! :)
     
    Venturello, Jan 16, 2008
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    ChivalricRonin Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm looking for something similar (former W3v owner) - the U series are really captivating my attention at the moment. Any ideas on if there will be a 14" with a 9600 level graphics card?

    Here's something else I've always been interested in - Why is it that only Apples seem to have backlit keyboards? Do they have some sort of patent on it? Are there any Asus models with backlit keyboards coming out?
     
    ChivalricRonin, Jan 16, 2008
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  10. ilikeicehockey

    ilikeicehockey Notebook Evangelist

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    not sure about the 9600 but chances are no. They are ultraportables and are meant for long battery life and not for gaming power. And I don't think Apple has a patent on the backlit keyboard as Alienware has laptops with backlit keyboards now, their newest models I believe. Downside is that the backlit keyboard is only with their top-end model which is 2699. A hefty price to pay...
     
    ilikeicehockey, Jan 16, 2008
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  11. J-Bytes

    J-Bytes I am CanadiEEEn NBR Reviewer

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    The Eee is LED. :)
     
    J-Bytes, Jan 16, 2008
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  12. D3M0N

    D3M0N Notebook Geek

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    ASUS normally releases new products like these much later than all the other companys.
     
    D3M0N, Jan 16, 2008
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  13. stamar

    stamar Notebook Prophet

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    Asus is the major shareholder of the taiwanese company cmo.

    They are often the first to release a new lcd on the market if it comes from a taiwanese company like auo or cmo.

    Like the g2 is the first notebook with the double lamp wuxga.

    you have to think, almost none of the notebook makers manufacture lcds. Even though lg and samsung do make notebooks they dont even introduce new lcds on their own notebooks.
    Thats cause they sell the exclusive use of new ones to the notebook makers. So asus can buy exclusive lcd use just like dell, and does.
    Like the lcd on my notebook was exclusive for a few months
     
    stamar, Jan 16, 2008
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  14. demenion

    demenion Notebook Consultant

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    Haha, I am highly considering the next gen EEE, while waiting for Montevina with dual HDMI/DVI ports :cool:
     
    demenion, Jan 16, 2008
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