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    Looking for 14" ASUS

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by waylman, Jan 26, 2009.

  1. waylman

    waylman Newbie

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    Hi all,

    I'm looking for a 14" laptop and Asus seems to be a good choice. I'm a little overwhelmed at all the models Asus has though...what are the best 14" models?

    Here's what I plan on doing with the laptop:
    email, internet, flash web design, photoshop, dreamweaver, movies, music, light gaming

    Thanks for any info!
     
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  2. ramgen

    ramgen -- Morgan Stanley --

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    F8Va-C1...

    I have been using it for ~6 months and so far I am very happy with it...
     
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  4. Roland@XoticPC

    Roland@XoticPC Company Representative

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    The ASUS N80VN-C1 would be a good option if you're looking at doing some light gaming but yet want excellent performance. This is Asus's newest 14" notebook.
     
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    thanks guys, much appreciated!

    Do all their 14" lappies run at 1200X800? I would really like a little higher res.
     
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    Buhdahl Notebook Evangelist

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    Their older laptops run at 1440, but they are outdated. The n80vn is your best bet. If you feel like waiting a few more weeks, the refresh for the n80vn, the n81vp, may come out. The n81 has a faster ATI 4600 series GPU, but not much more is known.

    Also, a 14" screen with 1280 x 800 resolution has roughly the same dots per inch of a 15" screen with 1440 x 900 resolution, so it's really not that low.
     
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  7. ramgen

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    The new n80 series comes with 1280x800. The older f8Va series comes with 1440x900. You can still find it...


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    ramgen, Jan 27, 2009
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