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    Is this model UL30A-QX059C the same as ASUS UL30A-X3 just black?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by kokibauk, Sep 28, 2009.

  1. kokibauk

    kokibauk Notebook Guru

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    Is this model UL30A-QX059C the same as ASUS UL30A-X3 just black .... or what?

    I can buy this here ASUS UL30A-QX059C
     
    kokibauk, Sep 28, 2009
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    Do you have some sort of link if this is an online reseller?
     
    nightfox91, Sep 28, 2009
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    No The store wont tell me that, and i understand that :) soo no im sorry :(

    Will this computer play divx movies / dvd / youtube ok? or will it be lagging ?

    i will either buy this or the acer 3810TG (su9400)
     
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    I'm not too familiar with the specific SKU you are inquiring about, but all the UL30 notebooks should be sufficient playing divx movies, DVDs and youtube videos without any issues. Keep in mind that the SU7300 CPU in the UL30A-QX059C is a dual core CPU and even single core CPUs found in netbooks are able to run the tasks you listed except HD youtube videos.
     
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    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    coriolis, Sep 28, 2009
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    Oh thanks alot for the reply, im a noob :) So HD videos on youtube are more demanding than a normal dvd disk?

    Which would you personally take the asus , or acer timeline3810TG SU9400 cpu with switchable graphics, radeon 4330 ( which i wouldnt probobly use )

    Battery life and divx is what i use on it , and school papers. What would YOU do ;) im so confused which im gonna take....
     
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    HD youtube videos taxes your CPU more than the regular/standard videos and normal DVDs. Even with my Asus 1008HA (equipped with an Atom processor) netbook, I'm able to play DVDs from my external DVD drive without lag, so I'm pretty certain both the Asus and Acer would do equally as well.

    The UL30A has been on my "to buy" list for quite some time, so I will be biased if you ask me which notebook I would purchase. However, putting all favoritism aside, here's a few pointers I think you should note:

    1. Buy what you need/want. If there are additional features and/or hardware you know you won't use, then there's no point in having these extras.

    2. Asus usually offers a 2 year global warranty while Acer only offers 1. This may come in handy, especially if you live in an accident-prone environment (eg. if you have small children or live in a college environment).

    3. Keep in mind that Asus warranty services in Europe, especially in the UK are quite sub-par (according to many forum members). I usually advise people residing in the EU to stay away from Asus notebooks for this very reason.

    On a side note, the SU9400 in the Acer Timeline is only100MHz faster than the SU7300 in the Asus UL30A. You'd probably won't notice any difference in speed unless you're running benchmarks.
     
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    sweet thanks! that helps :) the asus is considerably cheaper here, but ill make up my mind :) is the Al30 with 6 or 8 cell for those who are getting 10 hours in battery life?
     
    kokibauk, Sep 28, 2009
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    It's 8 cells. Asus claims that the UL30A can last for up to 12 hours, but realistically, it's more like 9-10 hours with moderate wifi usage (according to NBR's review.
     
    David, Sep 28, 2009
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