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    FX502VM vs GL502VM, no thunderbolt?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by NYCtech, Dec 3, 2016.

  1. NYCtech

    NYCtech Notebook Consultant

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    Is there a difference in hardware?

    I notice no mention of usb 3.1 type 2 on the FX502vm, just normal USB3.0.
     
    NYCtech, Dec 3, 2016
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  2. link626

    link626 Asus GL502VM, Lenovo Y580, Asus K53TA

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    fx502vm is really gimped compared to gl502vm.

    no usb-c, no thunderbolt
     
    link626, Dec 16, 2016
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  3. don_svetlio

    don_svetlio In the Pipe, Five by Five.

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    And no IPS.
     
    don_svetlio, Dec 26, 2016
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