Asus W3J...

...look, I wouldn't discount the sperm count issue...no, really! It's permanent if it's true, you know, and I want a baby in the worst way...

 

Well the centrino is a battery saving feature. it clocks lower to save power when not needed and when your app needs more cpu it boosts the speed. but there is a program called centrino hardware control. It allows you to custimise it more lower the cpu voltage will will lower heat and boost battery life. even the GPU will downclock when not needed. the heat wont effect battery. or hardware life really i mean heat isnt good for electronics but you are look of years of good use. the only thing that heat isnt the greatest for is Hard drives but even then they are better than used to be and will last you like 5 years. so not really an issue.

 

1. you mean the powergear? i suppose it's there, like in all asus latest line ups.

2. erm. i cant think of anything else. 3rd degree burn on right hand palm?

 

ooh.. sweet..

 

Thanks for the info srd, it's comforting to know. I have a friend of mine that used to play Starcraft for hours with his laptop on his lap. His laptop literally functioned as our heater in the room we played in. I don't know, it was funny back then (still is), but also pretty scary how serious the damage could be.

 

I personally dont like power4gear. kinda useless i think. centrino hardware control is much more powerful and free. dont kid yourself if you game with a w3j on your lap its gonna be roasting dem nuts.

 

I can't wait for the w3j and all the new asus notebooks.

One quick question... from what I have read so far i don't think it has a dvi output does it?

Keep on roxing guys....I love this website.

edit: I did a little more research and answered my own question....

 

I think you're right, not sure why this is. Apple seem the only company really pushing DVI on notebooks.

 

Apple needs it to support the wide array of equipment they offer, with special attetion going to their own LCD line-up.

 

I don't think CHC works with the Core Duo just yet, but I expect them to put out a new release that supports the new processor. With CHC I think you could squeeze out quite a bit of battery life from the W3J.

 

Your right i forgot CHC doesnt work with the duo yet.

 

does anyone know why exactly other countries get the 1.83 and we get the 1.6? im so very confused...

 

Then you shouldn't be putting any computer on your lap. A one degree increase in temperature will decrease sperm quality and numbers by about 15%, but it can recover over 6-8 months or so.

Who needs CHC? I need the extra birth control.

 

See Justin's earlier posts. It's about the US market and, ultimately, the benjamins.

 

what is a "considerable amount of heat"? i ask this with great trepidation and fear, as i plan on using my w3j as a notebook for graduate school tasks and class notes (with considerable gaming on the side, at least when i should be studying.) also, are these noisy (at least, are the w3's in general noisy?) sorry, im new to the asus scene, but im hoping i can be bought in...
however, im sure anything is better than my current notebook, the 11lb benchpress, er, desktop replacement dell 9100.

 

The heat is only a problem if you keep the thing on your lap it gets hot on the bottom. The palm rest doesnt get hot just alittle warm. and no its not really noisy. and you can download software to control the fan if you really want.

 

thanks. im no stranger to the hot bottom...my dell's intake got clogged with a bunch of dust bunnies, and would seriously be too hot to use the touch pad...that, and it fried the hd. now i always clean my fans, every week!

 

Is there any chance the w3j will get the fingerprint option like the Sony SZ?

Thanks

 

no, w3j will not get a fingerprint option like sz.

edit: it kind of sucks if you can't put the laptop on your laps because the laptop create too much heat on the bottom.

 

You can put it on your lap. Just makes your leg sweaty after a while.

 

Hence the name "lap"top right...

I can understand them running warm/hot while playing games..etc - hopefully not doing more mundane tasks.

 

http://www.samsungnotebooks.co.uk/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=192 &idproduct=593

 

Sooooon, sooooon it will be mine! Anyway, looks like these things are gonna drop overseas first, how long does North America usualy lag behind for asus releases?

 

It still says coming soon there. Justin will let us all know as soon as he knows which I hope is soon. I believe the word is they are not in production yet but should be very soon.

 

can the 1.66 duo core in the W3j be upgraded to 1.83?? i saw that in europe it has the 1.83 duo core.

 

hang about. i thought that the w3j came with an expresscard, not with a pcmcia. Which does it come with?

 

I think Justin commented that all the V6j and W3j both comes with Expresscard.

 

New ASUS models come with Expresscard. PCMCIA has already been phased out

 

What about the HD? I've seen both 5400 and 4200rpm specs quoted. If it's a 5400, I'm trading in my custom W3V!

 

From the specs that have been posted: The HD will be 100gb 5400RPM, in the US at least.

 

*phew!*...it took a long time to wade through this post! Conclusions? I had been inclined towards the MS-1039 as my next purchase, but I think I've just changed my mind. This computer looks awesome. Thanks for the great information everyone.

 

Question, is there anyone here who runs a 14" widescreen after having used a 15.4" screen and regrets it? This, as I foresee it, may be my only concern. (actually it might even be a plus, now that I think of it. Smaller screen = longer battery life, which I need...) My issue would be less with the size of the screen so much as the size of the keyboard. I like a nice big typing area.

 

True, sometimes smaller screens = better battery life, but usually when the resolution is low too.
The W3 has a 1280x768 res, which is really good for a 14".
This means that there are still quite a few transistors to flip on and off [look up how LCD works if you don't follow me]...
Most decent 15" widescreen notebooks have a 1400x... or higher res, and more backlights required to make it bright.
You follow?

That said, the keyboard of the W3 is decent from when I had to use my co-worker's.

Finally, with an X1600 inside of a 14" W3... how could you be disapointed?

 

Short answer?...couldn't be. Thanks for the reply, it confirmed my assumptions. Transistors aside, I was drawing my comparison against an MS-1039, and although not yet released I've heard estimated battery times for it as low as 2.5 hours. W3J wins that race easily.

 

I agree, the W3j does appear to be a winner. With so many people chomping at the bit, I hope Asus can come through and not disappoint anyone.

 

I just hope initial supply is sufficient to stem the tide of what seems to be a voracious demand. It would be a shame to lose customers on such a great product for a lack in availability. (That, and it would relieve angst that if I don't order my machine on the night of it's release I won't get the chance to use it for three months....)

 

I wouldn't be too worried about availability based off of a few dozen posts on a message board. Asus is a virtual unknown to the vast majority of notebook buyers. Plus, as with every hyped item, there are many that will post saying they are going to purchase and then never follow through.

Is it possible the initial shipment will sell out at Proportable? Yes. Will it sell out at every Asus resller? I doubt it.

 

ok, got a few questions on the upcoming W3J and the current W3V.

a. Relative to previous release dates, what is the best educated guess as to when the W3J will be available? I've heard mid March, April, May...I suppose the resellers would probably have the best idea.

b. Will the W3V price drop by a significant amount once the W3J arrives?

c. Has it been mentioned if the W3J is supposed to have a better screen/viewing angles? Sound? Heat issues resolved?

d. If I had to buy now, would you recommend a custom Portable One MX or a custom Star/Asus W3V? Why? and are those heat dissipating graphite things in the Portable One a gimmick?

I'm asking these questions because i'm in the market for a laptop and the W3V seems perfect, except for the fact that the updated W3J is coming out somewhat soon with improved video card and what not. I could wait a month but I don't see the point if the only improvement is the processor(I could live with single core), and the video card or something. If the W3V price is probably not going to drop by a significant amount then I guess I could just go ahead and buy now and be happy. I apologize if some of these questions are answered somewhere in the thread.

 

The W3V price wont really drop much at all. THe viewing angles and all that stuff are exactly the saem for the W3j as for the heat it might actually be hotter but prob the same. The portable one thing is prob a gimmick, just wait for the w3j the price different isnt that much from a w3v.

 

..... last rebates of the year are going on now and that's it..... what's left will sell out at retail minus the rebates....

 

I have to say before today I was debating between the SZ and the W3J.

Well I went to Fry's today to pick up some components for my desktop and I had a chance to play with the SZ160 a little bit. I have to say the keyboard feels sooo spongy on the SZ160. The lack of quality for such and expensive machine is horrendous and unacceptable. There are also other known quality issues with the SZ (check the Sony brand board).

I'm now motivated to buy the the W3J. Now if only it had a DVI output. But alas I never get "everything" I want....

 

burning with anticipation

 

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Got it few minutes ago...

 

ill take one. minus the value added tax, at least...

 

might want to get that checked out.

 

How can the W3j be in stock in the UK when the notebook hasn't gone into production yet? Or is that only for the US market that the W3j hasn't been produced?

 

no.. not in singapore either apparently
tomorrow's the 'big' it show here
and no sign of asus w3j

http://asia.cnet.com/itshow/06/0,39054041,39315543-1,00.htm

 

i forgot to say this:

sob

-thoug i know i shudnt have been expecting it too much

 

You're getting the 1.86 GHz chip in the UK aren't you? Also, whether you post a review or not would you at least comment on the heat output of your W3 once you get a chance to play with it?

 

I read on asus info that the W3J will cost 1799U.S around 2100CDN but how can that be..? the U.K version cost 1327.40 punds, which is around $2300 U.S and $2600CDn..so where did people get 1799 from..?