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    Buying the 8Jc owners opinions?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by mitchtj, Aug 25, 2006.

  1. mitchtj

    mitchtj Notebook Geek

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    This comes with the 7300 Go model, not the high end found in the "M" version.

    How do you guys feel the build/construction of the notebook is, does it feel sturdy to you?

    The screen is the key point to me, the resolution is spot on for its size, but how does it look? Is there shimmering problems, or noticible uneven light coming from the bottom of the screen?
     
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    pin Notebook Consultant

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    I'm guessing the build will be exactly the same as all the other a8 models, at it is the same chasis. Battery life may be a bit longer due to the lower end graphics card.

    It will also look the same as all the other a8 models.
     
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    mitchtj Notebook Geek

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    Ok, well, how do you guys who own the other 8J models like it.
     
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    Darrick Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    There are quite a few reviews of A8Ja, A8Jc and A8F models around, and also the A8J owner's lounge.... in general people are quite pleased with their machines...
     
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    Which problems did most owners pick out? I know why you would like them. But im just trying to know which things i should be on the look out for before i buy it.
     
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    Battery life.. about 2hrs45mins for me with wifi on and acceptable brightness... and doesn't seem there's a possibility of higher cell battery due to its location under the machine

    If you're in North America, no internal Bluetooth unless you buy from PortableOne...

    Other than that... no major gripes...
     
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    From my hour or so of usage on my A8Jm, agreed(about the BT). Battery Life I haven't tested it yet.
     
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    I think we get the UK model with the 4400rpm HDD. Which could be stupidly slow.

    The screen didn't look overly nice, but the notebook itself felt sturdily built. I expected more from the "premium" pricing, given the first use of one.
     
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