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    Cheap widescreen notebook?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by derekisthematrix, Sep 21, 2005.

  1. derekisthematrix

    derekisthematrix Notebook Enthusiast

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    hey everyone...first, thanks for all the advice on notebooks..I have decided to go with the z70va :) but now need a cheap notebook for my sister for college...something with widescreen, plays dvds, no games, but has bluetooth...any models come to mind?
    p.s. i would really like to get an asus as well if possible :asus:
    p.p.s. when i say cheap i mean ~$1000ish
    -thanks in advance :)
     
    derekisthematrix, Sep 21, 2005
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  2. flaxx

    flaxx Notebook Evangelist

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    how about a z70a with celeron-m (and fsb pin-mod to regain performance)? just don't mix yours with hers... haha.
     
    flaxx, Sep 21, 2005
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    On HPShopping.com, for about $800 you can get a Compaq v2000z with a low power Sempron CPU, 256MB of memory, 14" glossy widescreen, DVD burner, 5400RPM Hard drive, 12 cell battery and bluetooth. Upgrade the memory after purchase, that is usually cheaper. The Compaq is a nice little unit. With the 12 cell it will go about five hours. It has a nice screen and pretty good keyboard. Don't think you are going to get an Asus for $1k. Battery life with the Celeron Ms won't be as good since they do not support low power operations like the Semprons do. Good Luck.
     
    ZaZ, Sep 21, 2005
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  4. AuroraS

    AuroraS Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yeah...not many ASUS laptops come with bluetooth at the moment.
    How about... the Z63a with a bluetooth DONGLE?
     
    AuroraS, Sep 21, 2005
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