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    Asus V series v. F8 series

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by navicalist, Aug 2, 2007.

  1. navicalist

    navicalist Notebook Geek

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    What's the big difference?

    I see that they have the same specs.. how much of a quality difference could warrant the $150 price difference?
     
    navicalist, Aug 2, 2007
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    meh_cd Notebook Evangelist

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    Carbon fiber + magnesium + plastic as opposed to JUST plastic.

    I know the V has a spillproof keyboard. Not sure if the F8 will have that.
     
    meh_cd, Aug 2, 2007
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    Hugovr Notebook Consultant

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    Plus its looks one hell of a lot sexier, if you ask me!
     
    Hugovr, Aug 2, 2007
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    ilikeicehockey Notebook Evangelist

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    the F8 and will have the 8600GT and I'm assuming your talking about the V2S which will ahve the 8600GS (slightly less powerful (many threads about this) but i think it will have the GDDR3. Mentioned above, the V2S will have the spill-proof keyboard and includes a 6-cell and 9-cell battery whereas the F8 will not. And the V2S also looks better.
     
    ilikeicehockey, Aug 2, 2007
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    Redline Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    Redline, Aug 3, 2007
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