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    Asus u50 and other 15.4/15.6''

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by spexc31, Jul 25, 2009.

  1. spexc31

    spexc31 Notebook Evangelist

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    is there a reason why the u50 is being incredibly overshadowed by the u80 14'' laptop?

    i didn't pay much attention to it either until i saw it at best buy today
    http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...&cp=1&id=1218092153204#tabbed-customerreviews
    (best buy ver has a 1.4ghz processor btw... yea..)

    regardless, the design and build is amazing. it has to be one of the thinnest slickest laptops out there, especially for a 15.6. its really stunning how thin it is.
    the only build complain i have is that i wish the palm rest were the same matte material as the keyboard area and not fingerprint prone glossy.

    also, are there any other 15.4 or 15.6'' laptops from asus coming out in the near future?
     
    spexc31, Jul 25, 2009
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  2. David

    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    If you're referring to the U50 and U80 models at best buy, then you should note that the U50 is only powered by a solo core CPU and the CPU, ram and hard drive is not easily user-replaceable. IMO, it's way under powered for a 15" notebook.
     
    David, Jul 25, 2009
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    GTRagnarok Notebook Evangelist

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    To be specific, that's Best Buy's RX05 model. They also carry the full A1, which is a beauty.
     
    GTRagnarok, Jul 25, 2009
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  4. David

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    Where have you seen the UX50-A1?
     
    David, Jul 26, 2009
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    aquaphiliac, Jul 27, 2009
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