Asus for college?

As with about 50% of the posts for college related notebooks, I wanted to ask the people with the Asus notebooks if its worth buying one for college?

Also is it possible to go to their main office for any support? ( I live in Newark, CA which is next door to Fremont).

 

I just bought a new V6j, which is more than enough for college. I would reccomend one because they are just nice computers. It seems that they have fewer problems, and their support is better which means less downtime, and better responses to that downtime. Also, they are built tougher than most computers, which is important in a college environment, where the computer will certainly take lots of abuse. I guess pick what fits you and what you can afford, but I do reccomend sticking with ASUS.

 

If your deciding whether to get a laptop for college, then that's totaly up to you, many find it helpful, and some say otherwise.

Depending on your needs, ASUS prolly has what you want, with a good price and good built quality.

Fill out the FAQ, so we can help you.

But check out these laptops, because we are prolly gonna recommend them to you anyways.

ASUS W3j - 14" WXGA, X1600, Yonah, good size, good looks, just above 5lbs
ASUS V6J - 15" SXGA+, 7400, Yonah, good size, good looks, just above 5lbs
ASUS V1J - 15.4" WSXGA+, X1600, Yonah
A8j series - "14" Widescreen, Yonah, dedicated video card, comes with DVI

Built on Asus
Z62 series - 14" Widescreen, Yonah
Z96 series - 15.4", Yonah, dedicated video card.

I highly suggest checking out the first 2 models, because the V1J is not out yet and there's just not alot info on it yet.

Hope this helps.

Thanks,

MysticGolem

 

MysticGolem, the V6j is a SXGA+, 1400x1050, its not a widescreen...just to clarify...

 

a laptop is always recommended for college but type/size/etc will depend on ur major and how often u intend to use it in class and all the other stuff. a little more info would be helpful.

 

lol thanks caleb, i wrote that post so late i musta been half asleep.

Thanks,

MysticGolem

 

I will be using my w3j in college. I wanted something that had the best combination of portability and power and for me that was the w3j. It is something I can game with and take to class if I ever get the urge (I've been in college for 3 years and haven't done it yet nor do I see many do it). But I can definitly see how a laptop would be nice to have in college (like when your gf invades your room and prevents you from writing a paper and you don't want to go to the computer lab).

 

Kierkegaard, you are crazy. I am still in high school, but use my V6j everyday. My handwriting is pretty bad, so I have to slow down to write so I can use my notes later. I am much faster at typing, so I like to type, plus, I like using the writing tablet for my math classes. I guess some people are just different, I like to sue the compute,r some people don't. ASUS is a good choice all around though, they should have something that will fit what you want/need.

 

I guess I should preface my above comments by saying that I go to a small university. I've only seen two people take laptops to class to take notes the 3 years I've been here. I know I will be in the position to do this with the w3j and I'm not quite sure whether I will or not. Lets put it this way, I'm buying a laptop bag with the intention of taking it to class so I guess we will just see how it plays out...

 

So to follow up on my question( I filled a FAQ, and was told Dell was a better choice with my needs): What would be a better choice: the Asus Z70va or the Dell E1505?

 

price wise, definately go with E1505 you can get newer technology at a lower price than the Z70va. Plus there's no tax in California (CA). Right now there's a coupon so that you can get the E1505 for close to 1300$ USD!

Dell is not a bad choice, especially for Americans. But if you want something with better build quality and better looks. Then go for the Z70va, which would cost roughly 1300-1700 depending on specs. But your paying for older technology.

But if you want the best of both worlds.. you can get an ASUS A6j series laptop, which is cheap and has the duo and a nice vid card. Just somewhat bulky.

ASIDE from that, go copy and paste your FAQ here, or link us to your faq, i would like to see what your details were.

Hope this helps,

Thanks,

MysticGolem

 

In part it depends on what your budget is...as other's have said, Dell can offer a pretty amazing "bang for the buck" with their coupons...etc. You have to figure though somewhere, somehow they're skimping on something. Then again, with their volume maybe margin points aren't their foremost concern?

I tend to like Asus more b/c they're not a dime a dozen and they do have better build characteristics than the Dell (even the Built ons - the Ensembles are even another class). I get a little scared w/ the Dells when you hear of light leakage issues w/ their screens...etc...etc and I tend to be picky about these things to begin with.

Bottom line - if price point is your biggest concern, go w/ Dell (just hope you hit it right since next month, they'll have a different coupon to take advantage of). If not, consider the/an Asus.