F8SA/F8SV Availability?

Anyone have any updates on the availability of the F8SA/F8SV in the States? Still the vague "third week in November" or anything more concrete?

A Norweigan store list a confirmed availability date of 13 November 2007 for the F8SA.

 

Asus ships by freight boats I think. There's no telling when they will arrive.

 

LMAO!!!!!!
wow, nice one!!!

 

Well that's no fun, cause I definitely just ordered an F8SV-B1...

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F8SV-B1 Asus F8SV-B1 14" WXGA+/GeForce 8600M GT 256MB/T7700/2GB+1GTM/160G/Free 3GB RAM upgrade 1 $1,549.00 $1,549.00
Hard Drive: Hitachi 7K200 7200 200GB 7200rpm S-ATA 16MB $189.00 $189.00
Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 32Bit
Windows Installation Options: Install Windows and all drivers
Bluetooth: Built-in Bluetooth™ V2.0+EDR
WiFi: Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965 802.11 a/b/g/n
Mouse: Optical Mouse Included
Carrying Case: Included
AC Adapter and Battery: Included
Additional AC Adapter: One Additional AC Adapter $45.00 $45.00
Windows Recovery Disk and Drivers CD: Included
30days Zero Bright Dot Guaranteed: Yes through Asus
Packaging: Shipping with Double Box
Warranty: Asus 2 Year Limited Global Warranty
Asus Support & Service: 24/7 Toll-Free, Both Way Next Day Air Shipping
24/7 Support hotline: 1-888-678-3688 (except holidays)
Hard Drive Enclosure: None
Internal Turbo Memory: 1GB Turbo Memory
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo T7700 2.4 GHz 4MB 800 FSB
Accidental Damage Warranty (ADW): One Year Accidental Damage Protection
RAM: 4GB DDR 2 667, Vista 64 Only (2GBX2) $69.00 $69.00
Availability: Pre-Order, ETA mid November
Screen: 14" WXGA+ 1440X900 glossy
GPU: nVidia GeForce G8600M GT 256MB
Optical Drive: 8X DVDRW DL Super Multi
Fingerprint Scanner: Built-in
Webcam: Built-in 1.3MP Webcam
Shipping: Ground: $0.00
Sales Tax: $0.00
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Total: $1,852.00







Is that really that great of a computer for that low of a price?

I mean, 4GB of RAM, a T7700 and an 8600GT in a 14.1" for that little?

 

Where did you buy this ? The configuration you have is packed with really nice stuff and all that for 1852$, is it US currency ?

 

well you will be one of the first owners in the us like I was of the a8js so you can tell us about it.

tell us the lcd used using everest

hd used is fine too.

first shipments usually give something like 5 to each dealer. then they start coming in once a week until about a month later they are mass available.

 

Im assuming that thanks to this laptop being announced mid summer, there are a ton of preorders that are going to be pushed out before they even think about shipping my laptop..... mid December seems like my new ownership date

 

well not quite, seeing that they just announced the b1 version not too long ago

 

F8SV-A1 will be release first in the US, F8SV-B1 may delay.

 

Any chance I might have it by Christmas?

 

That's just tooo funny,...

 

Is there any way to see the detailed specifications of the 8600M GT for what I ordered?

Are all 8600M GTs GDDR3?

(What does that even mean?)

 

F8SV has 8600M GT DDR2 (400MHz).

G1S and G2S has 8600M GT GDDR3 (700MHz).

 

Im in Norway and got mine today. F8SA.

Ordered it through a nearby shop via hattelco.

 

I hate you!

J/K. Give us some of your first impressions of it.

 

Well, havent been using it too much just yet.

But I will use it at school tomorrow, will post then.

 

Dear F8SV,

How are you? I'm not doing so well here... I've really missed you these past few months and wonder if I'm ever going to see you next week?! I've got a lot of things for us to do....compiling...displaying...and anything else that will generate a lot of HEAT between us.... *sigh*

man I hope my wife doen't read this ....heh

 

LOL. I'm getting a little impatient as well to be honest.

 

I contacted a local store (ICI computers), the response I got:

"F8SV-A1 will be available in about 2 weeks. The price is around $1368.
We will add you to the waiting list and inform you once it is in stock."

Apparently theres a waitlist.

 

GDDR3? Crysis Ready? Battery Life? Weight? I would appreciate the definative answers when you get a chance

 

from what i heard its all about the F8sv being in pre-order and all, what about the F8sa? Well its not like far off from the F8sv (only the gpu) and should have better battery life....

Anyone know?

 

If I order one of these can I upgrade the graphics to an 8800MGTX later down the road?

 

you cant change the graphic card of a laptop...

 

Oh. =(


I'm new.

 

Cal if you really want the ability to change gpu's then take a look at the Asus C90 instead, 15.4" size class but much better "upgradability" all around.

 

http://hattelco.no/ps.asp?it=134892&mlevel=190200

GDDR2
Havent got crysis yet.
Little bit heavy to be a 14", but it packs a punch
Batterylife I imagine would be 1.5hours with some stress to the comp.
It feels alot like the W3V, but its a renewed edition with a new chassis.
The contacts are left,right and back side. Alot better than on the W3V.
The screen is superb, 1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ )
As always it comes with a nice bag, but a very small mouse in this one.
Fortunately ive still got the mouse from W3v

If you want pics let me know.

 

I looked at the C90s and it seems like fun, but I get a much better deal for an F8SV-B1.

 

^DAMN thats nice. I'm drooling all over my keyboard.

 

The keyboard is spillproof as far as I know, but some of the keys in the middle makes a littlebit more noise.

The "mouse"buttons makes alot of noise and is hard to press down as usual.

 

First day impressions:

+Fast (multitasking)
+Nice screen
+Good looks
+Very useful bag

-noisy dvdrw drive

(will add on this list cont. )

 

does the F8SA has a DTV/AM antenna connection, or is this only available on the F8SV?

 

are you going to write a review? xD

 

DTV/AM antenna connection - it has not. The connection is there, but its jammed with a rubber plug.

Review: Perhaps if I have some time, but not likely until the weekend.

 

Keep the info coming.

I want mine... =(

 

Do you think you could comment just a bit about the screen? I'm considering the F8SV with the 1440x900 LCD (Is yours this resolution?). Do you find it to be bright enough and with decent viewing angles?

Thanks so much!

 

I'd also be interested in this information.

You, sir, have piqued me.

 

same res, yes

I think its about the same as W3n. Good brightness(well you dont get blinded) but the angle could be better.

Can post some more pics tomorrow.

 

Thanks! Keep us up to date with your thoughts!

 

Much appreciations to Gorg, there seems to be no true reviews for this notebook yet

Well, my only true question is gaming, ive read about how the ati 2600hd benchmarked at 3100 or so, but i havent seen those listed on any U.S. sites

If you could run a benchmark that would be cool, other wise, keep using the thing, the more you can state, the happier alot of people will be thanks again

 

A vista index score would be pretty neat as well.

 

It's mighty nice of you to post details up here Gorg! I've not found any other hands-on reviews of these laptops yet . . .

Would love to hear how the battery has been going for you on the F8SA.

Cheers

 

If later on Notebook review can do a comparison of the A and the V models that would be pretty cool too. I hear the only difference in them is the video card, HD2600 for A and 8600GT for V. It'll be a good objective comparison of the cards as well.

 

F8SA-X2
$1,249.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220240

I just ordered it!

 

Ive found alot of useful information here, so I recon its only fair to give something back

If someone wants some benchmark results, just post a link for me to dl and I will post results when I can.

Will post the Vista score.

 

I do have som questions:

1. Is the fan going on continuous when idle mood ?
2. Does the notebook make any strange noises?
3. How is the sound?
4. Have U tested TV-out, any problem there?

 

Vista index score:

CPU : 4,9
RAM : 4,8
Graphics: 4,7
Gaming : 4,7
HDD : 4,8

KKND, will get back to you on that after dinner

 

nice find swiper.... I sent an inquiry to negg on when they expect the F8SV. Otherwise I'll drive down and sit on ExcaliburPCs' doorstep. Although I'm still very much considering the C90.

 

i have a question now

ive been looking at the performance of the ati 2600hd ddr2 and it performs well, but can it out perform a nvidia 8600m gt ddr2 with 1gb turbo cache?

depending on the answer, i will be buying my f8 TODAY

and any word on overclocking that ati card yet?