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    Just unboxed n56vz-rb71. Please help.

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Innsmouth, Aug 9, 2012.

  1. Innsmouth

    Innsmouth Newbie

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    Hello all,

    I just bought this computer and the subwoofer doesn't seem to be working. How can I tell if it is working? There doesn't seem to be any sound coming from it.

    Also, when I clicked in the bottom-right most corner of the trackpad, it seem to depress more deeply than I would imagine. There also seems to be a "bump" in the middle of the trackpad.

    I really stretched my budget to purchase this computer and I am very frustrated with these issues. I can't believe the subwoofer isn't working, am I doing something wrong? Is there supposed to be a "bump" in the middle of the trackpad?

    Thank in advance.

    I also just noticed that I have the speaker crackling problem too. This is really unfortunate and I don't know what to do. Will returning it even help? What if I get a new one with the same issues?
     
    Innsmouth, Aug 9, 2012
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  2. Innsmouth

    Innsmouth Newbie

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    Well, I returned it. They tried to have me exchange it, but I don't have the patience to deal with this ****. I bet it would have had the same flaws anyway. I am really disappointed in Asus right now. I am fully aware that I sound like the typical indignant , but that's how I feel. DO SOME QUALITY CHECKS FOR CHRIS'SAKES!
     
    Innsmouth, Aug 10, 2012
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  3. STIMjim

    STIMjim Notebook Enthusiast

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    From what I've read A LOT of people are very satisfied with the N56, you were probably just unlucky. I would have suggested another try at the N56 (exchanging) , but it looks like you've already decided against it.
     
    STIMjim, Aug 11, 2012
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  4. Innsmouth

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    I am guessing mine was one of the first shipments. I hear that the new shipments are not having these problems as much. I still may purchase it because I don't know of any comparable alternatives! This is a beautiful comp that I was happy to pay ~1000.00 for, as long as it worked fine and didn't have any flaws.

    I don't like the Y580....
    I don't like HP....

    I am kind of stuck here.
     
    Innsmouth, Aug 11, 2012
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    STIMjim Notebook Enthusiast

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    I agree with you I don't like the look of the Y580, its too bulky, and I've never been a fan of HP either. If you budget is 1000 dollars your definitely stuck, I don't see any laptops with as much power and sleekness as the n56.
     
    STIMjim, Aug 16, 2012
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  6. Colpolite

    Colpolite Notebook Deity

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    Get a Sager NP9130.
     
    Colpolite, Aug 16, 2012
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    Hodor Notebook Geek

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    Uhm, to be honest this NB looks pretty awful imo. Beside that there is a lot of plastic.

    Pretty sure, Sager never heard something of modern designs. But everyone to his taste...
     
    Hodor, Aug 16, 2012
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    Do you mean the external subwoofer? Try with some car racing games. If you can't hear anything, call Asus to replace the subwoofer.
     
    Prostar Computer, Aug 16, 2012
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