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    Cannot decide between 2 models, HELP!

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by visage, Mar 13, 2010.

  1. visage

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    Hi everyone, It's been few weeks I'm looking laptops from every company and I finally decide to go with asus.

    2 models seems really decent for the price and got really nice specs. The k52jr-a1 and the k61ic-a1

    Here's the specs :

    ASUS K52JR-A1

    Regularly Priced at: $869.00

    Display
    15.6" WXGA HD LED (1366x768) Glossy
    Video Card:
    1024MB DDR3 ATI Radeon HD 5470
    Processor:
    Intel® Mobile Core i5 430M (Customizable)
    Memory:
    4GB DDR3 1066MHz (Up to 8GB)
    Hard Drive:
    500GB 7200RPM Hard Drive (Customizable)
    Battery Life:
    2-3 Hour
    Weight:
    5.8lbs



    ASUS K61IC-A1

    Regularly Priced at: $869.00

    Display
    16" HD LED (1366x768) Glossy
    Video Card:
    1024MB DDR2 nVIDIA GT 220M
    Processor:
    Intel® Core 2 Duo "Montevina" P8700 2.53GHz (Upgradeable)
    Memory:
    4GB DDR2 800MHz (Up to 8GB)
    Hard Drive:
    320GB 7200RPM Hard Drive (Upgradeable)
    Battery Life:
    2+ Hour
    Weight:
    5.7lbs


    According to benchmark, the i5 430m seems better than the p87000, the ram of the k52jr seems better to, ddr3 instead of ddr2. The video card of the k61ic is better then the ati hd 5470.

    Well, according to specs I supposed that the k52jr is faster but have a lower video card. (I dont mind the screen size little bigger of k61)

    Here's the thing. I'm not that much a big gammer but i still whant something to hold some games like futur diablo3 (probably the only game I will play). I whant a fast and durable pc(not danger of over heating) for under 900$. I will use it for university to.

    It seems to have more review on the k61ic on the net, is it better or not, im confused.

    I whant to know if anyone tried both of them and can tell me whats good, bad and if the i5 430m processor with ddr3 ram will really be faster than the p87000 with ddr2?

    Thanks for helping me
     
    visage, Mar 13, 2010
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