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    Any reason why I should NOT pull the trigger on the ASUS K72JR-A1?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Fragster, Mar 12, 2010.

  1. Fragster

    Fragster Notebook Consultant

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    I've been looking for a all-rounder 17" laptop and after owning an HP and a Dell , I'd like to give Asus a shot due to their 'famed' build and warranty.


    My budget is strictly $1000 (give or take $100) so this particular model fits my budget nicely.
    http://www.xoticpc.com/asus-k72jra1-p-2754.html

    What I like:
    - 17.3 LED screen
    - Decent speakers (compared to my prev Dell/HP laptops) (I have no plan to hook up external speakers either)
    - ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470
    - i5 CPU
    - 4G decent RAM
    - Famed ASUS build quality
    - 2 year warranty+1 year accidental

    What I don't like:
    - NO backlit screen (compared to Dell Studio 17, which is my second choice)
    - NO built-in tuner card (see above)
    - NO built-in BT module (see above)
    - NO touch controls for DVD/Media playing (unless I'm not seeing the pictures correctly)

    My second choice is the Dell Studio 17" which offers my 'dislikes' above but 'dood, it's a Dell :D '. Plus I'd have to purchase the additional year warranty and the accidental separate which will add another $200 to the cost while on the Asus, that part is standard.

    I don't buy laptops very often but my HDX18 had a nasty liquid spill and hence why I'm looking for a replacement and a BETTER warranty.

    Any feedback from Asus owners? Should I skip on the Dell (better options but average built and less warranty) and get the Asus?

    Cheers!
     
    Fragster, Mar 12, 2010
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  2. mew1838

    mew1838 Team Teal

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    how about the N61? The K series are Asus' low-ends
     
    mew1838, Mar 12, 2010
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  3. Fragster

    Fragster Notebook Consultant

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    Sorry..17" only. Had the Dell XPS16 for one week and returned it as it felt kinda small to me.
     
    Fragster, Mar 12, 2010
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  4. cookieofdoom

    cookieofdoom Notebook Consultant

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    Don't pull the trigger! What did the poor laptop do to deserve being shot!? At least face it like a man, maybe boxing?

    < / horrible pun >

    N71JQ can be had for $1139 after Bing cashback on eBay... no backlit keyboard, faster CPU/GPU, (probably) lower battery life, better speakers, I think it has built in bluetooth.

    Up to you, though. Just thought I'd mention the option.
     
    cookieofdoom, Mar 12, 2010
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  5. Fragster

    Fragster Notebook Consultant

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    Noice....does Asus honor their warranties for laptops purchased on Ebay?
     
    Fragster, Mar 12, 2010
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    Everything I've seen seems to indicate that. I actually got mine on TigerDirect, though, so I'm not sure. You could "ask seller a question", though.
     
    cookieofdoom, Mar 12, 2010
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