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    Breaking News! W3j's Are Red!

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by startech, Jun 21, 2006.

  1. startech

    startech Notebook Consultant

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    Asus has just informed us tha the new shipment of W3J's are in Red. We have not see any evidence of this other than what they told us.
    This is just a FYI for anyone looking to buy a new W3J, or anyone waiting for stock to arrive.

    I am excited but also scared as to what it will look like.
     
    startech, Jun 21, 2006
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  2. TheCrash

    TheCrash Notebook Guru

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    RED!!!!????? :confused: :eek:

    Not sure that is a good thing.......thanks for the heads up tho!!
    Will we still be able to get the normal gun metal cover?????
     
    TheCrash, Jun 21, 2006
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  3. Tjun

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    RED!!!! omg... dunno what to say...lol
     
    Tjun, Jun 21, 2006
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  4. dragonesse

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    ewwww... too bad, it was pretty in grey.
     
    dragonesse, Jun 21, 2006
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  5. anubissx

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    Seem HOT, but let wait and see, I am still interesting in the A8jm though
     
    anubissx, Jun 21, 2006
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  6. Dangsy

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    interesting...it'd be really really flashy =P i don't know if that's a plus or minus
     
    Dangsy, Jun 21, 2006
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  7. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I doubt it will be ALL red, maybe red LED's, or a red trim, or something...
     
    coriolis, Jun 21, 2006
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  8. startech

    startech Notebook Consultant

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    Me personally, I am thinking red anodized aluminum. It might be sweet.
     
    startech, Jun 21, 2006
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  9. lostshadow7

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    hmmmm... I don't know what to think about that. I just pre-ordered one of the new ones. :eek:
     
    lostshadow7, Jun 21, 2006
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  10. Darrick

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    ummm... bright red or maroon red?
     
    Darrick, Jun 21, 2006
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  11. Androo

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    uh oh.. lol.

    Yea, im both interested, and worried cause im definatly getting one, but I hope its not too flamboyant now.
     
    Androo, Jun 21, 2006
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  12. royrules22

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    Excuse me I'm going to throw up
     
    royrules22, Jun 21, 2006
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  13. ledzepp14

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    I hope that the original color will still be available as an option.
     
    ledzepp14, Jun 21, 2006
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  14. Donald@Paladin44

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    We won't know what shade of red or any other details until we can actually see one.

    Then we will know whether to hurl or smile...
     
    Donald@Paladin44, Jun 21, 2006
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  15. _radditz_

    _radditz_ Fallen to the Sith...

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    ...or smile while hurling...lol
     
    _radditz_, Jun 21, 2006
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  16. GiveUpTheGhost

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    any clue on when you guys will actually be getting them?
     
    GiveUpTheGhost, Jun 21, 2006
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  17. Deus

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    I will be honest. Looks pushed me toward the W3J from the a8jm. I might be changing my mind again! lol
     
    Deus, Jun 21, 2006
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  18. Darrick

    Darrick Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Before anybody starts hurling those W3J's, make sure you call me so I can catch them all and bring em home :)
     
    Darrick, Jun 21, 2006
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  19. startech

    startech Notebook Consultant

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    ASUS COMMUNICATION ERROR:

    PER ASUS:
    "The notebook IS NOT in red color.
    I tried to say is the SPEC changed and difference high lighted in red color."
     
    startech, Jun 21, 2006
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  20. coriolis

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    rofl!

    Just like the 'HINGE' issue we had before the W3j's came out LOL!!
     
    coriolis, Jun 21, 2006
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  21. GiveUpTheGhost

    GiveUpTheGhost Notebook Enthusiast

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    ahaha! thats awesome.
     
    GiveUpTheGhost, Jun 21, 2006
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  22. ledzepp14

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    *sigh of relief*

    :D
     
    ledzepp14, Jun 21, 2006
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  23. royrules22

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    roofles :D

    That's a relief. Any ETA on when they are due?
     
    royrules22, Jun 21, 2006
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  24. startech

    startech Notebook Consultant

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    They should be IN STOCK AT OUR LOCATION on the 27th.
     
    startech, Jun 21, 2006
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  25. Geared2play.com

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    Asus already has them actually. Shipping to channel as of monday. Just up to the dealers to update their site.
     
    Geared2play.com, Jun 21, 2006
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  26. Deus

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    LOL Now I just need to decide who to buy from!~BEFORE THEY CHANGE COLOR AGAIN!

    [​IMG]
     
    Deus, Jun 21, 2006
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    :D :D :D :D :D :D

    I am sooo glad that it was an error.....I could NOT imagine that beautiful machine in RED!!!!!!!! :eek:
     
    TheCrash, Jun 21, 2006
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    Can we see what SPEC's changed? (....the things high lighted in red ;) )
     
    sharpie, Jun 21, 2006
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  29. Donald@Paladin44

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    T2500 processor and the 1,024MB is in a single piece
     
    Donald@Paladin44, Jun 21, 2006
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  30. Geared2play.com

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    I hope so. Thast what they said about the last w3j until it actually landed in dealers hands and people placed backorders. Time will tell
     
    Geared2play.com, Jun 21, 2006
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  31. startech

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    See the problem was when her email came in from asus, nothing was in red, hence even more confusion.

    This is what they sent us:

    Model: W3J-H026P
    PN#90NEXA111233821L40
    CPU: COT2500
    Memory: 1024
     
    startech, Jun 21, 2006
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  32. kierkegaard

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    Ahh shucks, its proving that good things come to those who wait
     
    kierkegaard, Jun 21, 2006
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  33. Dangsy

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    aww man 1 stick of 1gig and T2500? Good things really do come to those who wait T_T
     
    Dangsy, Jun 21, 2006
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  34. ledzepp14

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    I'm glad I waited this long... but can't any longer. It was great hearing about the upgraded specs though.. Made the wait worth it. :D

    Just to make sure.. the price will be the same as the 1.83GHz version right? And that the upgraded specs just reflect the Intel price drop?
     
    ledzepp14, Jun 21, 2006
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  35. Donald@Paladin44

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    That is correct :)
     
    Donald@Paladin44, Jun 21, 2006
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  36. xenous

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    it could have still looked great in red
     
    xenous, Jun 21, 2006
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  37. Iter

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    It give me a impression about the Acer's Ferrari's sport machine, Red cover, shining red, and glossy red sexy body, wow~~
     
    Iter, Jun 22, 2006
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  38. Jason

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    Red... wow what a shock. I personally wouldn't like red, unless it had some sweet LED's or LED trim or something.
     
    Jason, Jun 22, 2006
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