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    G1S-A1 Looks - Pictures?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by umbalito, Jun 12, 2007.

  1. umbalito

    umbalito Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello all,

    Ok, after doing all my research, I am all set to purchase a G1S-A1 in about 2 weeks time. It's got the specs I need at a price I can afford and I am really really sold on it.

    But after doing some more reading earlier - I found some people didn't like the way it looked. After reading some more, I see that it has some lights thingie going on at the side of the LCD?? Can I turn this off?

    In my 'What notebook to buy' thread I said I didn't care about looks - but I sort of meant I don't need anything that looks cool, like all those fancy desktops that have paint-jobs - not for me. However, I will be using this for work and I don't want something that looks like a college kid would be carrying around. I need something that's at least slightly businesslike.

    I mean, I didn't like what they did with the WASD keys (but could live with it), but now I get a lightshow too?? Yikes.

    Does anyone have any images of the bling bling of the G1S-A1 they would like to share? I looked at the images in the review here but I couldn't really get an idea of how it looked. Also tried using Google Images - but all I could come up with were the same stock images.

    Thanks!
     
    umbalito, Jun 12, 2007
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  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The side lights can be turned off via a program client.
     
    coriolis, Jun 12, 2007
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  3. umbalito

    umbalito Notebook Enthusiast

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    Deleted. Posted at the same time as previous poster.
     
    umbalito, Jun 12, 2007
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    umbalito Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ah, awesome. That is what I need to know.

    Thank you.
     
    umbalito, Jun 12, 2007
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    Still doesn't solve the problem with the extra inch of lid :(
     
    min2209, Jun 12, 2007
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    umbalito Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes, true that. I just noticed that too in the comparison pix vs the F3SV in that other really long thread. I've never really bothered looking at notebooks before since I thought I would always prefer a desktop since I do game too and I just thought if it said it was a 15.4" it would be the same as all 15.4s, hahaha.

    I wonder how this'll fit in economy class? Like the cramped 3-4-3 economy class of the major airlines.. Hmmm.. that A8JS is looking a bit more inviting now.. :p

    I will be going to my local store tomorrow to eyeball the G1S. I think I can live with the extra inch or so and as long as I can turn off the lights. And maybe find some way to blacken all the neon green stuff.
     
    umbalito, Jun 12, 2007
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    min2209 Notebook Deity

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    Just noticed that you're also from Calgary, as am I. Where are you planning to get your G1 from, MemoryExpress? $1979 there. very nice deal.
     
    min2209, Jun 12, 2007
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