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    I wanna buy but I'm so confused. K53SD-SX697D vs. K53SD-SX420D

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by WannaBuy, Jun 4, 2012.

  1. WannaBuy

    WannaBuy Newbie

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    It was love at first sight when I first saw this model/laptop. But then, I found out there were dozens of models with the same look. I know I'm new around here, but this is my last resort of hope where I will put all my confusions and questions into one thread, before making a mistake, buy and regret or not.

    1. So I was just about to buy this one Asus K53SD-SX697D i5 2450M --->
    K53SD 15.6 HD LED Glare (1366x768), Intel Core i5-2450M(2.5GHz 3M), 8GB DDR3, 500GB, Nvidia GeForce 610M 2GB DDR3, DVDRW, WLAN N, USB 3.0, HDMI, 4in1 CR, Altec Lansing, 0.3MP web., 6 cell

    and then I saw this model, with around 30$ bucks more expensive, but with 750GB HDD insead of 500. The model is called Asus K53SD-SX420D with procesor Intel® CoreTM i5-2450M 2.50GHz, 8GB, 750GB, nVidia GeForce 610M 2GB, FreeDOS .

    I'm not sure if the only difference is that that the SX420D has a bigger HDD. Is just that? Can someone who knows what I'm trying to say, tell me if that's the only difference, although I checked their stats.. the SX697D says at display type :'HD LED' while the SX420D says 'LCD LED'. That's the same right?
    I just want to know if I should get the SX420D and if it's the same thing as the SX697D, except the HDD space. I hope that SX420D has the same this 2.5 / 3.1 processor boost thing as the other model. If someone could take an extra look I'd appreciate a LOT

    I haven't slept since nearly 30 hours because today or tomorrow I gotta make up my mind. But I do need all your help and opinions you can send. Sorry for being a noob. This is my first laptop ever after having and old desktop pc. I feel so excited... maybe you remember the feeling too...

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  2. myx

    myx Notebook Deity

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    Post the links to the shop where you are buying this, maybe there's info there that you forgot to mention.
     
  3. WannaBuy

    WannaBuy Newbie

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    It's in Romanian :/ but it's not difficult to reckon what it needs to be recognized..it's not chinese and most words from this category are alike anyway

    SX420D vs SX697D


    and in case of troubles... put the whole links in this google translator ;) but it won't be necessary.

    thanks a lot for help!
     
  4. myx

    myx Notebook Deity

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    In that budget I think you can buy something else better (I think, havent checked). I am romanian also btw.

    LE: Have a look at this model : http://www.pcgarage.ro/notebook-lap...hz-4gb-750gb-geforce-gt-540m-2gb-linux-black/
    (Ram can be easily upgraded when you can save some more cash as it is not very expensive, and the video card is much better than that 610m - that is if you wanna play anything else besides solitaire)
     
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    WannaBuy Newbie

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    Mersi myx, dar..

    But I'm going to stick with the Asus. I know that it shouldn't matter its design, because I hate too to 'pay the company' like people do with Sony Vaio, although it might have better quality 'tools'. But I think I can play my PES 12 on it with no problems and a few more games. I'm not really crazy about playing all sort of games, but it should do the job for some of the ones I'm interested to play, even if it won't be on maximum settings. In any case, I still have my FX5200 nvidia video card, from my computer, which I will force it on my laptop.. =)) joking

    I wanted to know if the SX420D (which I'm planning to buy it) have that thing with the turbo processor~ 2.5/3.1 if you know what I'm trying to say.

    Thanks!
     
  6. myx

    myx Notebook Deity

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    Yes. As long as it is mentioned i5 2450 on both of them, they both have the same cpu specs. (boost and whatnot). Good luck shopping and make sure you buy the best in your budget :)