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    Can someone explain to me the U*40 nomenclature?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by belzebutt, Apr 25, 2010.

  1. belzebutt

    belzebutt Notebook Consultant

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    I understand why the 13" models are called something30something, the 15" are something50something, why are the 14" models not called something40something but rather something80something?
     
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    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    This is purely speculation, but the number "4" in Chinese is considered bad luck as it is phonetically similar to the word "death".
     
    David, Apr 25, 2010
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    IKAS V Notebook Prophet

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    On that note I don't think anyone would want a "death" laptop no matter what size it is.
     
    IKAS V, Apr 25, 2010
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    Correct, also, 8 is phonetically similar to good luck/wealth
     
    r34p3rex, Apr 25, 2010
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