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    I ordered the Z70V REFRESH!!

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by joey, Jul 9, 2005.

  1. joey

    joey Notebook Enthusiast

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    Product ID: Z70VREFRESH
    Product Name: ASUS Z70V Refresh Notebook
    Quantity: 1
    Unit Price: 875.00
    > > > Processor : Intel® Pentium® M processor 740 2MB Cache 1.73GHz 533FSB (+259.00)
    > > > Thermal Solution (Intel/Artic Silver 5) : Arctic Silver 5 (+5.00)
    > > > Hard Drive - PATA : Seagate 80GB/8MB Cache 5400RPM (+149.00)
    > > > Memory : 1GB DDR2-4200 (64x8,1x1gb) (+159.00)
    > > > Video Adapter : PCI Express ATI x700 128MB
    > > > Optical Drive : Combo 8x DVD/24x10x24 CDRW w/software (24X/24X/8X/24X DVD+CD-RW) (+79.00)
    > > > Wireless Network Card : Intel WM3B2915ABGNAX 802.11 a/b/g wireless card (+40.00)
    > > > Battery : Smart Li-ion Battery 4.5 - 5.5 hours (included)
    > > > 2nd Hard Drive : None
    > > > Hard Drive - PATA : None
    > > > Gigabit LAN : Built In 10/100/1000 BaseT Ethernet LAN
    > > > IEEE 1394/Modem : Built In IEEE-1394 (Firewire) and 56K V.90 Fax/Modem
    > > > Port Replicator : None
    > > > USB/Firewire External Drive : None
    > > > Carrying Case : Deluxe Carrying Case (included)
    > > > Operating System : None
    > > > Additional Software : None
    > > > AC Adapter : Auto Switch 110/220V AC Adapter (included)
    > > > Auto Adapter : None
    > > > Floppy Drive : None
    > > > Bluetooth : Internal Bluetooth Adapter
    > > > Mouse : None
    > > > Warranty : 1 Year Mfr Warranty
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    Order Total : 1566.00
    Shipping : 45.97
    Grand Total : 1611.97

    From www.isntc.com

    The CPU will be upgraded to 1.86 or 2Ghz in 2 weeks when intel has their price drops :D
     
    joey, Jul 9, 2005
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  2. madmike23

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    Congrats. dude, that's a lot for shipping. That's one of the reasons I didnt buy from them.
     
    madmike23, Jul 9, 2005
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  3. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    And remember there is a cancelation fee!

    But i doubt it matters heh :)
     
    coriolis, Jul 9, 2005
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  4. JackBauer

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    That's gotta be expedited shipping (Next Day or 2nd Day Air). I only paid $24 shipping for my notebook from ISTNC.
     
    JackBauer, Jul 9, 2005
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    Congrats Joey!

    I'm going to be ordering it soon too after my scholarship check comes in.
     
    thestateimin, Jul 9, 2005
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  6. flaxx

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    yeah, but when is this gonna be released? I dunno, i'm remembering the months and months of waiting for the W3V -- at least they had it overseas. Nobody has the refresh yet. Anyway, let us know when you get it (i'm thinking sometime in the end of september or early october).
     
    flaxx, Jul 9, 2005
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  7. coriolis

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    The US resellers should be getting it early August from what I've heard, and the 'lag' before coming to Canada is about a few weeks.

    So maybe mid-late August til early September?
     
    coriolis, Jul 9, 2005
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  8. JackBauer

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    ISTNC claims that the Z70v refresh will hit the U.S. on 7/25. After clearing customs, they ought to be available within another several days. I managed (finally) to talk my agency into buying me a Z70v refresh. I'm also considering either the W2v or Asus DTR, but heat/bulk issues might eliminate the latter. A lot will depend on the reviews of both notebooks.
     
    JackBauer, Jul 9, 2005
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