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    Asus s62j aka z62j is in BLACK!

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Geared2play.com, Jul 7, 2006.

  1. Geared2play.com

    Geared2play.com Company Representative

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    Didnt see anyone post so i figured i would let you know. It is not the same clor as z62f but same chassis. New pics are up!
     
    Geared2play.com, Jul 7, 2006
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    Eddie: I also asked this in another thread, wasn't the S62J supposed to come with WXGA+ (1440x900) ? or is that just the Z62J?
     
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    its most certainly 1280x800
     
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    Is the top of the cover the same plastic as the inside on the top( where quicklaunch buttons are).
     
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    holy.. the 62j suddenly got 200% more attractive! :D
     
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    Eddie, if you could check what the gpu is in the model you are using? the site says Nvidia go 7400, but kburst above, who received a black model EX (which is probably the same one) says its a 7300
     
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    yep its a 7300 with 256mb. if thats not a typo i dont know what is. Great just when i thought i was going home....
     
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    Hey Eddie, how's the build quality on the s62j with that lined texture on the top of the lid? Maybe it's just my dumb preconceptions but it makes it look a little flimsy?
    I can't get any straight answers out of the resellers here in Australia ...
     
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    Hey Eddie, have you done a battery test on the S62J yet? I know you think it'll be similar to the Z62f, but as we've seen with the new Z35f review, the graphics card can make quite the difference (30% more than the W7J with the same battery but without the Go 7400 gpu).

    I would totally buy the S62J if it got the same battery life as the Z62f (4-5hrs).
     
    Rambam, Jul 28, 2006
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    I dont think it is the gpu. I belive it is the camera that makes the big difference. Will be running more tests on the w7j. I hear disabling the camera gives more battery life. Shall see
     
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    Hi Eddie. I was wondering if you could give us more information on the S62J. Is this basically an A8JM with a 7300 instead of 7600? I was leaning towards the A8JM but since I play only a couple of hours of games per week (if any) I fell that the 7600 is overkill. My main concern is that the 7300 will be under par for my on the average of 2 hours a week gaming lifestyle. Also, is this vid card replaceable?

    Arg...I'm putting all my consideration in the vid card when all I really want is a laptop that gets the best of both worlds.

    Is this the one???
     
    crow610, Aug 5, 2006
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    Never seen the a8j so i cant comment
     
    Geared2play.com, Aug 5, 2006
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