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    I want the U5!

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by klezmer41, Jan 9, 2006.

  1. klezmer41

    klezmer41 Notebook Evangelist

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    Is it really not coming to the States?
     
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    ... you're not going to get it!

    .... it's really not, at least until Taiwan changes the touchpad (or so says the US office).... Taiwan was trying to force it down their throats before Thanksgiving but they weren't biting. If it ever comes, don't expect it before summer.
     
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    Whats with the touchpad? I'm about to buy that (since we have it! :D ) but if theres some issues...
     
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    If you can check it out in stores, do so...
    although it's still probably better than some other touchpads out there.
     
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    what about the W6 I saw recently on the US website in white and gold? anyone know where to obtain one of those?
     
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    Europe or asia not the U.S. They said the same thing crappy touchpad i think.
     
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    Ditto...... till you see it here, it's a waste to even talk about it because it'll always turn into an argument.... U5 and W6 aren't expected here because the US office didn't like them..... They also made a very real comment at the begining of the month saying that they aren't just waiting for the 945 chipset..... but rather physical issues are the reasons they aren't going to bring them in at this time.
     
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    I think that's exclusive to the Asia and Europe markets.

    http://event.asus.com/2005/notebooks/w6gold/
     
    c9tech, Jan 10, 2006
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