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    Best reseller for Asus Z63A

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Anomalied, Nov 17, 2005.

  1. Anomalied

    Anomalied Notebook Enthusiast

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    Which is the best site for to buy this model, taking into consideration pricing, support, etc?

    I've taken a look at ISTNC, geared2play, AGear Notebooks, and ProPortable. Which one would the experts suggest?

    Thanks! ;)
     
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    Dammit I thought this topic was telling people where the best reseller is.
    Misleading topics like this are really annoying in forums
     
    Dec1mal, Nov 17, 2005
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  3. Anomalied

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    Sorry about that. I edited the thread title.
     
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    I'm sure Anomalied meant Z63a...NOT the W3V.

    As usual, some good reputable resellers are:
    www.istnc.com
    www.proportable.com
    www.geared2play.com
    www.c9tech.com

    They're all good... some a little more expensive, but you cannot go wrong with either one. Just close your eyes and pick one at random :D
    Or pick the one closest to your city...
     
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  6. Dec1mal

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    The Z63a IS the W3V, its another name for it.


    p.s. Why pick at random when you'd want the cheapest one? (Unless you're stinking rich)
     
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    No, the Z63a is "another name" for the W3a.... not the W3v.... "v" stands for dedicated graphics or "video"
     
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    I purchased a v70va from www.geared2play.com after considering the z63a, w3v, and z70va. I highly recommend geared2play, they treated me great.
     
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    Thanks for the replies.

    One more question, though: does anyone know of a place where you can customize a w3v? The only thing I'd like to change is the graphics card. Is it possible to replace that down the road? I don't want to void the warranty or anything.
     
    Anomalied, Nov 18, 2005
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  10. AuroraS

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    Impossible... most graphic cards on notebooks are non-upgradable. Only a few high end ones are upgradable I think, and even then, its upgradability is questionable.

    Star Tech customizes W3Vs... but obviously not the video card (it's soldered onto the motherboard)
    www.stipc.com
     
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  11. coriolis

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    Nope, the x600 is not replacable by anyone.

    edit: Hah, AuroraS beat me to it :eek:

    edit2: PortableOne also customizes the W3v(Just not the graphics card) and rebrands it as their PortableOne MX
     
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    As Justin has already mentioned, the Z63a is NOT the W3V; it's the same as the W3A... but the W3V is different.

    Anyway, some resellers are more expensive than others, yes..but you have to factor in other things too. I find that reseller location is important, too.. or even "extras/freebies". For example, ProPortable has a discount program for NBR members... no other reputable reseller has that right now.
     
    AuroraS, Nov 18, 2005
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