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    Asus W7J drive bay swappable?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by PubicTheHare, Jun 16, 2006.

  1. PubicTheHare

    PubicTheHare Notebook Geek

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    Can you swap out the drive for a 2nd battery or HDD kit? I'd love to know.
     
    PubicTheHare, Jun 16, 2006
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  2. Swatkins

    Swatkins Notebook Consultant

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    Nope, the W7J will not have that (totally awesome imo) feature.
     
    Swatkins, Jun 16, 2006
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  3. PubicTheHare

    PubicTheHare Notebook Geek

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    Do you know if the keyboard is full size?
     
    PubicTheHare, Jun 16, 2006
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  4. MysticGolem

    MysticGolem Asus MVP + NBR Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    I think i saw a 9 cell battery for the W7J for about 140$ at proportable. So that way tou can prolly get more than 4 hours batterylife :D

    I know if i had a W7J i would get an extended battery :D

    Hope that helps.

    Thanks,

    MysticGolem
     
    MysticGolem, Jun 16, 2006
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  5. Swatkins

    Swatkins Notebook Consultant

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    I second MG on the extended battery option. Part of the appeal of a smaller form factor is the ability to go for long periods on a single charge. If the six-cell is standard, then the nine-cell shouldn't stick out too far, either. :)

    The keyboard is full size, except for the page up/down and delete keys and a few others.
     
    Swatkins, Jun 16, 2006
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  6. kn1ghtrydr

    kn1ghtrydr Notebook Enthusiast

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    What's up,
    The only comparable ASUS notebook that has that feature is the W3J, but it's screen is only 1" bigger than the WJ7 so it's still a good choice if your looking for portability and that feature.
    Jake
     
    kn1ghtrydr, Jun 16, 2006
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