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    "Built on" W3J?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by phreek, Apr 17, 2006.

  1. phreek

    phreek Newbie

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    I’m looking for the 2.16GHz W3J with 2GB. Will that be a "Built on ASUS" only? and if so, any idea where I might find a place selling that after the W3J ships?

    I’m starting med school on June 5th, so I need it in my hands by May 22nd

    Any ideas? Sorry if this question has been asked and answered elsewhere.

    Thanks!
     
    phreek, Apr 17, 2006
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  2. AuroraS

    AuroraS Notebook Virtuoso

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    You probably won't see a whitebook version of the W3 series anymore...
    the closest you'll get is a whitebook of the A8 series...(which is almost just as good).
    You MIGHT find a reseller who can config the W3J to your liking... an example of a reseller is StarTech www.stipc.com

    However, most dealers will sell you the stock config...so if you want to customize, you're better off with a barebone of the A8 series.

    As for whether or not you can get one in your hands by May 22nd... look at the "Latest Updates" threads on the forum :)
     
    AuroraS, Apr 17, 2006
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  3. MysticGolem

    MysticGolem Asus MVP + NBR Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    well um, check this out, the W3J comes stock with 1.86ghz and 1gb of ram.

    whether the ram is 1 stick of 1gb or 2x 512 ram, people will take em out and throw in 2x 1gb to get 2gb. So that in itself would cost 150-230$ usd.

    now... as you may know the Yonah 1.86 costs like 300$ and the 2.16 costs like over 600$ USD.

    I am curious on how you can justify paying just over 300$ for an increase in 300mhz?

    My personal view is that you won't notice or need a 2.16, unless your doing some hardcore encoded and decoding in which raw processing power is extremely needed.

    but that's just my opinion.

    Thanks,

    MysticGolem
     
    MysticGolem, Apr 17, 2006
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  4. lmychajluk

    lmychajluk Notebook Evangelist

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    Why would people take out one 1GB stick to replace it with 2?

    I'm pretty sure I saw somewhere that it's a single 1GB stick.

    This is StarTech's new website, but it only shows the 2Mhz as an option, not the 2.16. I would highly recommned them, though. I got my custom W3V from them and will probably trade up to a W3J.
     
    lmychajluk, Apr 17, 2006
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  5. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    It is a single stick of 1gb, IIRC.
     
    coriolis, Apr 17, 2006
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    If it's the dual-core you really want, I suggest the A8J. For looks? Stick with the W3J or even the Z63.
     
    rob7, Apr 17, 2006
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