Asus Lamborghini - what's gonna be in it?

Here's the thing though guys... the lambo model will NOT have the same configuration as the current V6j..... whether it has the same screen and graphics card is yet to be released...... but one thing's for sure... it'll have a higher configuration...... it's limited and Asus knows there's enough people who want more of a maxed out system and it would be a bad idea to do anything but....... so those prices of $2,700 - $3,100... well that's exactly the range I gave -- and trust me, Asus has only given out a generic ETA... everything else is just experience and common sense.. So if those numbers are something Asus actually claimed, I'm impressed with myself... but if those are my numbers, then that's exactly what they are.... because Asus hasn't officially said anything.

But at that price, trust me.... TRUST me.. that's not the configuration.

 

Hmm, I don't know what everyone is arguing about, given that Asus has already released these specs and prices for the UK market:

* Intel Duo (no speed)
* more than 1GB RAM
* 120GB hard
* 15-inch display
* Weighs less than "most" 14-inch notebooks
* Black or yellow color
* Ships in "April"
* US$2800-US$3150

 

Humm... man, I don't know what people are talking about.. we've got our answers right here.....

1. a core duo... oh my... same speed or faster than the current V6j
2. more ram than what's in the current V6j
3. 120gb hard drive... since Asus likes hitachi, they do have a 120gb 7200rpm... but who knows?
4. 15" .... wow... same size as all V6 models.. no kidding.
5. weighs less than most 14"... so does the V6j, V6va, V6v... surprising but that's year old information.
6. black or yellow... seen pictures
7. ships in april... ding dong
8. nice pricing... but not a darn bit of good with out actual configuration.


I know you probably thought you were doing good... but when you preface the post by saying you don't know what we're all arguing about.... and post even more basic information than what's already part of all V6 models... including the current V6j which is what the Lambo Vx1 is going to be based on.... quite frankly, it's almost like you could have posted better information if you just copied and pasted other people said in this very post.

 

Asus Lambo my Dream/guess Specs:

2.13 Duo core
2Gig DDR2 677Mhz
160Gig HD 7200 Rpm
X1600 Ati
Intel 945PM Chipset
IPS Screen
XP Pro
Bluetooth 2.0
8-Cell Li-Ion
2 year global parts and labor through ASUS
*Zero Bright Dot LCD Policy - free panel exchange within 30 days (Directly with Asus)

Carrying case with lots of cool goodies!

(Crosses fingers)

 

Hey Justin will you be selling the Lambo models?

 

A 160gb 7200rpm HD doesn't exist yet...does it?

 

... yeah... 160gb/7200rpm would be the dream part.... We've got 160gb 5400rpm drives...... and 100gb 7200rpms... but now 160/7200's.... yet anyway.

I believe from my estimates.... this has to be THE showcase system for Asus.... the people who will actually be buying it would probably spend 4 grand on it.... so maxing it out and coming up around 3 grand would not only be a decent value, but it's be THE system...... nothing better..... If they can manage the heat of the x1600 well enough to put it in this system, Johnny's ideal configuration... or close to it anyway would really set the system apart... if for no other reason, just to be better than an Acer Ferrari in every way....

.... I've seen many things that Tonino Lamborghini has taken his own hand to.... and the result is well... a different take on the mundane. I sat in their golf cart in a Lambo shop near the Pantheon in Rome.... Yes, it's an awfully expensive golf cart.... and if I could afford it and happen to play golf... I'd be so down for that...

... the only thing this laptop won't do (or certainly shouldn't) is be able to have it's engine heard.... oh and one more thing.... you can't pick up chicks with it either... It's a computer you dork! (just a warning)

 

Justin will you be selling the Lambo Model?

I was really thinking about buying a laptop this month. I almost bought a v6va, almost called Justin to purchase. Love those forum bonuses they look nice. I remembered I have a 900$ limit on my debit card and would have to call my bank to up it and it was to late in the evening. So I figured I would wait. Then I got to thinking if I am going to spend 2k on a laptop why not wait and see what the Lambo has to offer. It is priced at $2700-$3100 USD. If the Lambo is maxed out (should be) with new stuff then spending an extra $700-$900 might really be worth it. For that 30% increase in cost I might get 70% better features (over v6va) and power in a laptop and that in my opinion is worth it. Value isn't always in futureproofing value can also be in waiting a little, spending just a little more, and getting a whole lot more.

The key for me is the IPS screen paired with power inside. I think having the IPS screen on the outside would truly complete a beautiful and worthwhile package. Anyone can get a laptop with power. With a IPS screen Lambo would have Power and Beauty. To me that signifies the overall package of a car like a Lamborghini.

I am modeling a Mclaren Sports car in my 3D package right now 80% done. Next I am going to model a Lamborghini Diablo Vt Roadster. Hopefully on my Lamborghini laptop.

 

Oh... sorry, missed that question. Right now Asus is actually deciding who will sell them. They're limited and the number to the US is still unknown.. because production isn't set.. configuration isn't set.. nor is street price..... but Asus may and I stress *may* make this an item that's only available from a few dealers... Either that or everyone is just going to get a few... So right now, I don't have a clue, but we're certainly planning on it.

Keep up the good fight, lol...

 

I don't get the speakers on the V6v, why'd they put them in front? Wouldn't they get crammed up from dirt and crap from people?

 

I guess we will see as the next few weeks pan out.

 

Well, from a competitive stand point, its fairly easy to guess the minimum specs on the Lambo

The Acer 8200 is already out, sporting a good, solid build in a 6.5 lbs system that does NOT run hot by all accounts. Its specs:

2.0 duo
120gig 5400rpm
256 (512) x1600
2g 533mhz ram

Then realize that Acer hasn't actually released its "flagship" model of this year either, the Ferrari. So in the ferrari count on 2g 667 mhz and an equally fast AMD duo chip (BIG points here in the gamer crowd)

So the bare minimum of the Lambo better be

2.0 duo (2.13 if they wanna steal some of the AMD fanboys waiting for the Ferrari)
x1600 (duh)
100g 7200 or 120g 5400
2g (maybe 4g if they wanna just go for show) 667mhz


...at the bare minimum

 

They should go 7200rpm drive. With 2-4gb of 667mhz ram would indeed be good but they say 1g but that shold be 667mhz!

As for engine sounds they could include engine sounds at xp startup! That would be cool

 

I just pray it has an IPS screen!

 

That's why to match or *beat* the Ferrari's specs.... which Asus *needs* to do.... I believe that the configuration of the Ferrari model - and the graphics card - really tell you what the *minimum* configuration will be.

Now, to mention a possibility of 4gb of ram - yeah.. all notebooks now basically have 2 so-dimms, including Acer's systems...... and until 2gb notebook sticks are available - notice all notebooks maxing out at 2gb....

but... we come to two interesting point.... 1. x1600 in the Ferrari; 2. an IPS screen would be a stunner.... and last point.... since going with a 2.0 instead of a 2.1 could save a couple hundred bucks, without doing anything noticable to the performance... it may be a smart move to go there and then max everything else out.... and come in under $3 grand.... but I don't think that the difference between a 2.0 and a 2.1 is going to change any hardcore AMD guy towards this model..... infact, if that's the deciding factor, that person has too much money and probably doesn't know enough about computers.... and just wants bragging rights... (that means a 16-19 year old guy who's parents are buying it for it).


Now... if any of you remember my speed comparison to that of ETA's... it goes for notebook weight as well, just in the opposite direction. The difference between a 6.0 and 7.0 pound 15" system is not that much at all...... going from a 5.5 and 6.0 pound 15" system is much more difficult. Just about 6 pounds is the limit for any real 15", especailly with dedicated graphics...... Asus is down into the 5.5 territory with the V6......... so a lot of things that can easily fly in a chassis like the M6 - need to be rethought, moved around.... or just impossible in the V6...

 

Your totally right the difference between a 2.0 and a 2.1 is nothing compared to the difference between a TFT and a IPS. I am sure they are smart enough to think about that. At least I pray they are!

 

If the Lambo is shipping Mid April which is the last thing they said and as of now I haven't heard anything changed. Then when will they announce the specs?

 

The next thing we'll hear is that it's ETA is changing..... Basically the Vx1 is going into mass production after the W3j..... when after, I don't know.... some other models may be going before it... they haven't been clear about that. But as of this morning, there's still no production date on the W3j (at least for the US).... so that means there's still nothing on the Vx1...

 

Argh.........I feel like I am floating in limbo on my two Dream laptops. W3J looks so great. Lambo could be everything I ever want. No production date on W3J, no Info on Lambo. Ahhhh someone put me into Cryo sleep for 1 month.............Please!!!!!!

 

I would go with the W3J. The W3J will have the same or a better video card then the lambo. In addition, its a little smaller and should (hopefully) be released before the lambo. Also the W3J is much cheaper.

The lambo will have a better processor, more ram, faster hd but that is not enough for me to spend $2500-3000. Your best bet is to get the W3J.

 

True, but some people have money to throw around

Catch a few Alienware/Hypersonic/NorthWest potential buyers and lure em to the Lambo

 

What will make me really think about the Lambo over the W3J is if it has the IPS screen, if it has that I will seriously consider it.

 

I agree if it has the IPS screen then its a consideration. However, if theres no IPS, no Lambo.

 

Doesn't state the GPU...



Note the ZBD policy, one YEAR

 

wow, one year is a very long time!! Must mean that they are going to be using high quality screens! (sorry if ready asked, but will it be IPS? dont reply if asked b4)


insane

 

Asus is using a 1 year ZBD warranty on their desktop screens........ and considering the price of the Vx1, a year of no bad pixels helps the value a lot.... but over the last year Asus has also only replaced about 2-3 V6 panels during teh 30 day ZBD time frame... and haven't heard much in the way of anything happening after that anyway..... so this is a great idea which really shouldn't cost Asus a lot in repairs --- because they're using great panels to start with -- but this is a priceless feature for most people considering putting their money down on one.

2 things - although the 1 year ZBD is really the only thing that's "new" here... notice the first few lines...

1. 100gb hard drive... if they use 100gb - it's going to be 7200rpm... that's a tell tale sign.. otherwise they would have bumped up to at least a 120gb/5400rpm...

2. "nvidia graphics" -- doesn't need to list much more..... that would mean "no ati x1600" -- but it doesn't HAVE to mean 7400 either...... although, I think it's going to be impossible to go 7600.... but who knows.

 

7900.

Come on. I know you waaaaaaant it

 

Well with Nvidia graphics we will just see in a 15" what they can squeeze. I am no doubt getting a W3J even if the Lambo has a IPS screen.

 

This isn't a "squeezing it into a 15" display" issue......... the V6 is thinner than the W3...... it's thinner than most all 14" notebooks with integrated video for that matter....... gpu's themselves all take about roughly the same amount of space.... where they differ is in the thermal envelope needed to cool them..... the size of the heatpipe and the fan to blow over the radiator.... Since "size" and "space" have already been set in the V6 chassis...... it's a matter of balancing performance against heat and battery life....

... heat and battery life is the hold up... till they can bring the temps and power consumption down, it's hard to step up...... even though those two issues are often related, the battery life issue itself isn't all that important once you get up over 3 hours of life anyway......... however the heat produced is an issue... It's not going to get "P4" hot.... but Asus won't use anything that is going to compromise overall performance. If the thermal envelope can't support a higher end gpu, then Asus wouldn't use it just to sell an item, if that would have to cripple it's performance beyond a certain level....

... I don't think any of us really want that... Everyone wants whatever they buy to work like it should and Asus would at least be commended for not trying to push things down our throat.

 

Cool I was wondering about that question, thanks Justin.

Also, I was wondering why the V6J and W3J don't have built in webcameras? Is this a size or weight issue? Those two notebooks would be perfect for me if they had a camera..

 

Ahh ok you learn something new every day. So with the V6's size what nvidia graphic chipset options do they have? Can they go up to a 7600?

 

Probrably because they follow the W3 and V6 line, they don't want to make major changes in the chassis.

 

in terms of GPU of the Lambo, since i did read Nvidia graphics:
If ASUS is conservative they will throw in a 7600
If ASUS is moderate and has good thermal solutions 7800, 7800 GTX
If ASUS goes all out!!! 7900 GS!!!!

yeah!! ohwell whatever it may be, it will be good.

Thanks,

MysticGolem

 

not gonna see a 7800 or 7900 in that thing. prob just a x1600 if they can get it to stay cool.

 

It will be a NVIDIA card...

 

Its been announced it will be a Nvidia card. I don't think they can put a 7800 or 7900 in it the cooling solution for those chipsets is to big for the thin V6 chaise.

 

Your right i missed that part of the thread. I think they are gonna have cooling issues if they try to stick a 7800 in there. but for the price of this thing it **** should have one.

 

Its not weather they have cooling issues with a 7800 in there. The 7800 cooling solution is physically to big for the V6 15" chaise.

 

The image of the notebook will certainly be touched if they decide to put a mid-range card in it

 

If you mean "tarnished", I can sort of see what you're saying, but physically they have to be able to "fit" it in there...... if they tried to go all out and the system ran super hot -- it could have the best review in the world - but when they say "it runs hot" - it'll scare people away..... and that wouldn't be good either.

 

Well if the 7800 cooling system wont fit in there then they would have to design a smaller cooling for it. Which then would overheat so it is a cooling issue. I dont know if its true but i heard they tried a x1600 in there and it would overheat.

 

rofl. Add one to the delusional list. You seem to not understand something called thermal dissapation.

If it is nVidia, the fastest it will get is the 7600. Period. That is the ABSOLUTE FASTEST card they will put in there. Anything higher will put out too much heat.

God, there are so many stupid people in the world.