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    Asus UL80J at Best Buy for 699

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Bayguy90, Jul 3, 2010.

  1. Bayguy90

    Bayguy90 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I can't find that much info on this computer, but judging from the specs it seems like a bargin!

    Specs:
    Core i3 2.13ghz
    4 gigs ram
    500gb hd
    nvedia 310m optimus
    5 1/2 hours of battery life!
    14'' widescreen

    all for 699...

    What do you all think??
     
    Bayguy90, Jul 3, 2010
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  2. Chanda Bear

    Chanda Bear Notebook Consultant

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    Check out the UL80JT thread. The specs listed for the i3 are incorrect: the cpu is a CULV one, and will not reach 2.13 ghz without manual overclocking. Rather, it runs at 1.2Ghz. I've heard that since there isn't a T at the end of the name (UL80J), there might not be Turbo33 mode, which would allow you to overclock the cpu to 1.6Ghz through the BIOS. Also, the warranty is only a 1 year shop warranty rather than Asus' customary 2 year global+1 year accidental.

    Otherwise, it's a pretty good deal. Ask one of the employees if it has Turbo33 (not to be confused with Intel Turboboost, which doesn't work on i3s anyway). If it does, then buy this sucka!
     
    Chanda Bear, Jul 3, 2010
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