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    Finding the right Asus model

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by mdfaulksey, Jul 10, 2007.

  1. mdfaulksey

    mdfaulksey Notebook Enthusiast

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    So Asus is a sweet brand...but they have so many models and their naming system is confusing to me...Someone help me find the right model of Asus for my needs?

    General Questions

    1) What is your budget?

    Around $2k

    2) What size notebook would you prefer?
    b. Thin and Light; 13" screen

    3) Please select your country's flag as a post icon and tell us what country are you buying this in.

    USA

    4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?

    Like: Sony, Lenovo, Asus
    Dont Like: Dell, HP, toshiba,

    5) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?

    Mostly productivity software...like Microsoft office...web browsing, also music, videos, and the occasional game

    6) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?

    Taking it with me

    7) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?

    Possibly, usually RPG or Strategy-based

    8) How many hours of battery life do you need?

    4-6 hours

    9) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?

    No

    10) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista), Mac OS, Linux, etc.

    Vista Ultimate

    Screen Specifics

    11) Would you prefer standard or widescreen?
    Widescreen

    12) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?

    No Preference

    13) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen?

    Matte

    Build Quality and Design

    14) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?


    Yes, especially the keyboard
    15) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last?

    Now, and atleast 3years

    Notebook Components

    16) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 200GB?

    100gb to 200gb, must be 7200 rpm

    17) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD-ROM, DVD-CD/RW or DVD-RW drive?
    Yes, whatever's the best? I dont know much about optical drives
     
    mdfaulksey, Jul 10, 2007
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  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    In that category, you have a few options, though heres a small outline:

    12.1" F9j - 12.1"/7300Go/Core2Duo - $1299
    ->Obviously weaker for games but mobile yet still packs a punch, 3.2~ hr battery life, looks pretty slim and sleek but weights a bit at 4lbs

    13.3" W7s - 13.3"/8400GS/Core2Duo - $1499
    ->Decent for games, lowish battery life with standard 6 cell(2.5~ hr), sleek though chunky looking, weighs in at 4.3lbs

    14.1" V2s - 14.1"/8600GS/Core2Duo - $???? <--I expect $1899 or $1999
    ->Business class notebook, the 8600GS is NOT confirmed, it has docking station options, WWAN 3G option, 4~ hours batter life, looks very sleek and slim
     
    coriolis, Jul 10, 2007
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  3. E.B.E.

    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    How about the R1F? It's "only" Core 2 Duo pre-Santa Rosa. Possibly you will need to upgrade HDD. Other than the GPU which is integrated and will not run new games, it's perfect for the specs (modular bay can be used to increase the batt life to the desired 6hrs).
     
    E.B.E., Jul 10, 2007
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