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    Asus G2S-X3??

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by paranormal, Jan 19, 2008.

  1. paranormal

    paranormal Notebook Guru

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    http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8617721&type=product&id=1192835691910

    I ordered this laptop from best buy and ive been trying to do some research on how to put xp on it, upgrade the Hardrive and check some reviews but i cant find anything on the model "x3" could that be a typo on best buy or is it a new model and not very much info is out on it yet?

    thanks guys.. and i cant wait to be part of the asus users
     
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    Fade To Black The Bad Ass

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    Definitely a weird version number. I know there is a B2, but not X3.
     
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    Sorry, didn't mean to double post.

    Jim
     
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    The X3 is a specific version made for BestBuy. In the deal, the price is a bit lower than the ASUS A1 (I think) but the warranty is only a year and if you want an extended warranty, you have to buy BestBuy's.

    I looked at these models and chose the B2 because they came with 3 gigs RAM, 200 GB HDD, T7700, 2 years ASUS warranty with option for extended year for $129 as well as ASUS' one year accidental damage warrany. It was three hundred or so more but had a $100 rebate from ASUS and my dealer had a $40 off coupon.

    There is an extensive description for installingn XP on the G1 and G2 models in this forum and it should apply to your new machine as well. If you can't find it in these forums, it is definitely in the ASUS forums that come with links to the XP drivers you will need. Check out http://support.asus.com and click on forums. Welcome to the world of the G2 machines.

    Jim
     
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    I see.. that makes some sense.

    thanks for the help..
     
    paranormal, Jan 19, 2008
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