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    Asus N55SF prices?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Janne303, Jul 13, 2011.

  1. Janne303

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    Anyone have seen any prices on that splendid mashine?
     
    Janne303, Jul 13, 2011
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    I have yet to see a price listing for that machine as of yet. Sometimes that can take a little bit from when they announce it.
     
    Support.4@XOTIC PC, Jul 13, 2011
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    I'm waiting for the N45SF as well. N45SF in white = sexy :D.

    Too bad ASUS is really taking their sweet time releasing this laptop.
     
    viperabyss, Jul 13, 2011
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    Yeah, and I hope the prices would hover at around $1000 as well. Though I'm wondering what is the long slab of metal for. Certainly they could put in quick launch buttons there aside from the speakers.
     
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  6. Janne303

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    White looks veeery nice!
     
    Janne303, Jul 13, 2011
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    Under that "slab" is the Bang & Olufsen speakers found on most N4x/N5x/N7x laptops.
     
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    Only the ASUS N75SF will get Full HD screen?
     
    Janne303, Jul 13, 2011
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    Spec sheets say there are options up to a FHD screen. Though it entirely depends on what retail models they'll be selling.

    On another note, the N45SF price looks promising, at least in Thailand. There it sells for 32,300 baht or $1,071.52.

    Google Translation
     
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    According to rumors, the Nx5SF will feature IPS screen (which I'm quite skeptical of). But if that is true, whether or not the screen will be FHD will depend on the yield of said screen.

    However it is quite odd for ASUS if they stuff a regular HD (720p) screen in a 15", considering the fact that the G series already have FHD screens, including the 3DE models.

    Howitzer: can you please link the spec sheet where it details the resolution of the screen? Thanks :D.
     
    viperabyss, Jul 13, 2011
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    Ooh, now I have to decide between pulling the trigger on an N53SV-B1 or waiting for this...
     
    npaladin2000, Jul 14, 2011
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    Saw that you decided... hehe. I rather wait for this sexy mashine :D
     
    Janne303, Jul 23, 2011
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    Naah, I took a closer look and noticed the indicator LEDs shine out from the front, not up at the user. That's the absolute stupidest thing to do. How are you supposed to see them? :)

    Too bad, the keyboard looks sharp.
     
    npaladin2000, Jul 23, 2011
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    Janne303, Jul 24, 2011
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    Its Available In New Zealand for 1600 NZ$ .I ordered one today . Its on back order . Specs
    Model :N55SF-S1037V
    Colour :Black
    Warranty:2 year Global
    OS :Win7 Home Premium 64Bit
    CPU:Intel® i5 2410M 2.3GHz (Turbo up to 2.9)/3M
    RAM :DDR3 1333 4G (4G*1)
    HDD:750GB 5400rpm
    ODD:BR Combo
    BT:V2.1+EDR
    Battery:6 Cell / 5200mAh
    LCD :15.6" FHD LED
    Res :1920x1080
    Chipset :Intel® HM65
    VGA :NVIDIA® GT555M
    VRAM :2G DDR3
    Cam :2.0M
    Audio :Bang & Olufsen ICEpower®SonicFocus
    TV :N/A
    Weight :2.90 KG (with 6 cell battery
    Dimension:39.1(W) x 26.6(D) x 3.05 ~ 4.05 (H) cm
    Card Reader: SD、MMC、MS
    USB :2x USB 2.0;2x USB 3.0
    I/O:1x Line-in Jack;
    1x Microphone-in jack;
    1x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert;
    1x VGA Port (D-Sub);
    1x HDMI;
    1x WLAN/Bluetooth On/Off switch
    1X Subwoofer with 2.5mm Jack
     
    saintsoulja, Jul 26, 2011
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    No N55Sf is also Full HD
     
    saintsoulja, Jul 29, 2011
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    Very much more than they wants for the i7 with more ram here in Sweden.
     
    Janne303, Jul 29, 2011
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  18. OC-Freak

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    Two models are available for pre-order here in Norway:

    i5-2410M, DVDRW, 640Gb HDD, 6Gb RAM is available for ~1600 USD (NOK 8495,-)

    i7-2630QM, bluray, 750Gb HDD, 8Gb RAM is available for ~1800 USD (NOK 9695,-)

    Both with Full HD display and GT555 2GB DDR3.

    IMO price should be cut by 200 USD at least for each model to be competitive.... not like there is many alternatives (with fullHD) though except MSI and other asus G models.
     
    OC-Freak, Aug 3, 2011
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    Or the HP dv6 ($900~ or less) or any 15" business class laptop ($1200+)...
     
    yromenapri, Aug 3, 2011
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    DV6 doesn't come with Full HD display :( (in europe).
     
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    It's released to OEM's, just not officially released on intels pages yet. it's an 2.2GHz Quadcore CPU, which most likely boosts up to 3.1Ghz if only one core is used.
     
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    I don't know which is more unfair, the fact that this just came out and my N53SV hasn't even shown up yet, or that they messed up the design of the N55 so much that I'm not sure I could put up with it to get the better graphics.

    Nothing gets on my nerves more than indicator lights on the front edge of the notebook that can't be seen from above.
     
    npaladin2000, Aug 7, 2011
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    Ugh they put function shortcut keys at the left side. Keyboard layouts like that really mess with typing and gaming...
     
    yromenapri, Aug 7, 2011
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    For premium laptops, a backlit keyboard should be mandatory, if not optional. :/
     
    Howitzer225, Aug 7, 2011
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    Awf, I want to pre-order this so badly...
    But the function keys put me a bit off, as I'm on a desktop and can't really imagine how it feels like.
    Anyone got any experience with similar layouts (typing/playing) ?

    EDIT:
    Look and thou shalt find
    http://laptopreviewshop.com/review-asus-n55sf.html
     
    Daxwax, Aug 8, 2011
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    any store has this on sale yet?
     
    toxichell, Aug 18, 2011
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