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    Asus S62E Barebone

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by xxc33, Jul 14, 2007.

  1. xxc33

    xxc33 Newbie

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    I can't find this discussed anywhere. Is it a good buy? I'm looking for a 14" Santa Rosa barebone with low end graphics (I have a gaming pc already). I was going to wait for the Compal IFT00 or IFT01, but this barebone seems to fit everything I need. Is it worth waiting for the Compal or should I get this?
    http://btotech.com/store/products/laptops/asus/s62e/s62e.htm
     
    xxc33, Jul 14, 2007
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  2. Hyperluminous

    Hyperluminous Notebook Evangelist

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    Well that has integrated graphics so it's not really for any kind of gaming other than older games....depending on your view of acceptable frame rates. Also, for the price, less even, you could get a Thinkpad (or many other brands) with the same specs. IMO, there's nothing special about the Asus whitebook build quality to justify a premium.
     
    Hyperluminous, Jul 14, 2007
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  3. xxc33

    xxc33 Newbie

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    I don't care about graphics though because I won't play any games. I just want a longer battery life. Can you recommend me any other 14" Santa Rosa barebones? I priced this one out to $1020 with some good specs which is a very reasonable price. I mean is there anything bad about this barebone?
     
    xxc33, Jul 17, 2007
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  4. khanhfat

    khanhfat Notebook Deity

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    I got one of those.. and having difficulties in installing windows. Seems like the barebone will work with Vista.

    I haven't try to reformat my drive from myZ84j just do a repair windows and it doesn' t seem to boot to windows after repair.

    Otherwise, I'd recommend the 13" S37S because the look is sexier . S62E is just plain average look
     
    khanhfat, Jul 17, 2007
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