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    Asus with WSXGA

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Bugrahan, May 29, 2006.

  1. Bugrahan

    Bugrahan Notebook Guru

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    Hi everyone,

    I am planning to buy a notebook with 15.4" WSXGA screen. Besides the screen, running cool and silent is the most important thing. I found Z71V, could you recommend it? Does it run cool (especially around the palm rest area)

    Thanks a lot, :)
     
    Bugrahan, May 29, 2006
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  2. Darrick

    Darrick Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Take a look at the Z96J (not S96J with WXGA), not out yet, but should be soon I think. It's got WSXGA+ (1650 x 1050) res, and it's supposed to be very cool and silent.
     
    Darrick, May 29, 2006
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  3. MysticGolem

    MysticGolem Asus MVP + NBR Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    Well, the Z71v is and old but decent machine, but for almost the same price you can prolly get the Z96 as Darrick mentioned.

    If you do want the Old Pentium-M (Centrino), then i would suggest the ASUS Z70va, (but there are complaints of it running a little warm and im not sure about the noise).

    Other than that, yup your Best bet is the Z96j, WSXGA+ (maybe glossy or matte not sure), X1600.

    It should be released in about 1-2 weeks

    Thanks,

    MysticGolem
     
    MysticGolem, May 29, 2006
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  4. MilestonePC.com

    MilestonePC.com Company Representative

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    Depends on what CPU you choose. Z96j is a better choice for Core Duo with ATI x1600. The performance is the best if you compare with z71v and z70va. It is coming soon in the market. Probably, you can wait, right?
     
    MilestonePC.com, May 29, 2006
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  5. Bugrahan

    Bugrahan Notebook Guru

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    thank you for your responses, actually i am also considering to buy z71v, does it run cool? especially the palm rest areas? By the way what will be the price of Z96j in your guess?
     
    Bugrahan, May 29, 2006
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    ejl, May 29, 2006
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    wearetheborg, Jun 19, 2006
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