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    Compal HEL80 vs ASUS Z96Js???

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by djegators, Dec 29, 2006.

  1. djegators

    djegators Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have this in "Which Notebook should I buy" but thought I might get more opinions here. ALso, if you know of a cheaper or better vendor, that would be helpful as well. As for the Asus, I like the looks, more Ram, extra battery. As for the Compal, I like the faster hd, and better warranty. Which would you buy? Thanks for the help!

    Asus Z96Js from Ajump.com:

    15.4" 1680 x 1050 WSXGA+
    T7200
    1GB 667mhz ram
    100GB 5400rpm hd
    ATI X1600
    DVDRW Drive
    Intel 3945ABG Network Adapter
    Built in 1.3mp camara
    No OS
    6-cell and Spare 9-cell battery
    1yr warranty

    Price: $1536


    Powerpro 8:15 (Compal HEL80) from Powernotebooks.com

    15.4" 1680 x 1050 WSXGA+
    T7200
    1GB 667mhz ram
    100GB 7200rpm hd
    nVIDIA GeForce Go 7600
    DVDRW Drive
    Intel 3945ABG Network Adapter
    No OS
    9-cell battery
    3yr warranty

    Price: $1503
     
    djegators, Dec 29, 2006
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  2. PJPeter

    PJPeter Notebook Deity

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    There are at least 10+ threads exactly like this is both forums. I'm sure if you check it out you'll get plenty of opinions and comparisons between these 2. I remember one very nice one with over 50 replies which had a good side by side pictorial comparison included as well...

    Cat
     
    PJPeter, Dec 29, 2006
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  3. Gator

    Gator Go Gators!

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    I would go for the PowerPro just for their 3-yr. warranty and reputation alone. If you choose the Z96J, I believe you can get it a bit cheaper at another reseller. Build quality wise, the Compal may be better, but the Asus---while a Built On series model---is no slouch either.
     
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  4. chrisyano

    chrisyano Hall Monitor NBR Reviewer

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    If you get the Z96J from Powernotebooks, that would put the warranties on equal footing.
     
    chrisyano, Dec 29, 2006
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  5. stamar

    stamar Notebook Prophet

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    The manufacturer of the wsxga screen in the hel 80 is lg. Its a top line screen even though its matte. That makes a big difference to me.

    You can get the z96j for cheaper though its a dollar difference to the screen for me.
     
    stamar, Dec 29, 2006
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