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    M50SA-X1 vs. M50SV

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by srblan, May 5, 2008.

  1. srblan

    srblan Notebook Enthusiast

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    Both notebooks listed on Newegg.com. Nearly identical in specs and price, but which would be best for me? I don't play alot of games on my PC i have now, but when I do I mostly play RTS, turn based strategy and SIM games. Occasionally I'll play Guild Wars or FPS, but mostly slower games. I also would like to watch my Blu Ray movies on this laptop occasionally while working from home on my desktop. Specs pulled from newegg.com. Thank you all for your help!!!

    Model
    Brand ASUS
    Series M50 Series
    Model M50Sa-X1

    General
    Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium
    CPU Type Intel Core 2 Duo T9300 2.5G
    Screen 15.4" WXGA
    Memory Size 4GB DDR2
    Hard Disk 250GB
    Optical Drive DVD Super Multi
    Graphics Card ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650
    Video Memory 1024MB
    Communication Modem, Gigabit LAN and WLAN
    Card slot 1 x Express Card
    Dimensions 14.2" x 10.5" x 1.1-1.6"
    Weight 6.5 lbs.
    Tech Intel Centrino Mobile Technology
    Other Features Fingerprint reader
    30-Day Zero Bright Dot
    Carry bag / mouse
    CPU
    CPU Type Intel Core 2 Duo
    CPU Speed T9300(2.50GHz)
    CPU FSB 800MHz
    CPU L2 Cache 6MB
    Chipset
    Chipset Intel PM965
    Display
    Screen Size 15.4"
    Wide Screen Support Yes
    Display Type Wide XGA
    Resolution 1280 x 800
    Operating Systems
    Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium
    Hard Drive
    HDD 250GB
    HD RPM 5400rpm
    Memory
    Memory Speed DDR2 667
    Memory 4GB
    Max Memory Supported 4GB
    Memory Spec 2GB x 2
    Note: 4GB physical memory installed. Due to 32bit OS limitation, system will only detect and show 3GB only
    Optical Drive
    Optical Drive Type DVD Super Multi
    Optical Drive Interface Integrated
    Communications
    Modem 56K
    LAN 10/100/1000Mbps
    WLAN 802.11A/B/G/N
    Bluetooth Yes
    Ports
    Card Slot 1 x Express Card
    USB 4
    IEEE 1394 1
    Video Port 1 x VGA, 1 x HDMI
    Audio Ports Yes
    Audio
    Audio Integrated Sound card
    Speaker Internal Speakers
    Input Device
    Touchpad Yes
    Keyboard Standard
    Supplemental Drive
    Card Reader 8-in-1
    Webcam 1.3 MP
    Power
    Battery 6-cell lithium ion
    Physical spec
    Dimensions 14.2" x 10.5" x 1.1-1.6"
    Weight 6.5 lbs.
    Manufacturer Warranty
    Accidental Damage Warranty 1 year ASUS Accidental Damage Warranty - Drops, Fire, Spill, Surge for purchase after 9/10/07
    Parts 2 years limited
    Labor 2 years limited

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    Model
    Brand ASUS
    Series M50 Series
    Model M50Sv-A1
    General
    Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium
    CPU Type Intel Core 2 Duo T9300 2.5G
    Screen 15.4" WXGA+
    Memory Size 3GB DDR2
    Hard Disk 250GB
    Optical Drive DVD Super Multi
    Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce 9500M GS
    Video Memory 512MB
    Communication Modem, Gigabit LAN and WLAN
    Card slot 1 x Express Card
    Dimensions 14.77" x 10.60" x 1.74"
    Weight 6.66 lbs.
    Other Features Fingerprint reader
    CPU
    CPU Type Intel Core 2 Duo
    CPU Speed T9300(2.50GHz)
    CPU FSB 800MHz
    CPU L2 Cache 6MB
    Chipset
    Chipset Intel PM965
    Display
    Screen Size 15.4"
    Wide Screen Support Yes
    Display Type Wide XGA+
    Resolution 1440 x 900
    Operating Systems
    Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium
    Hard Drive
    HDD 250GB
    Memory
    Memory 3GB
    Memory Spec 2GB x 1+1GB x 1
    Optical Drive
    Optical Drive Type DVD Super Multi
    Optical Drive Interface Integrated
    Communications
    Modem 56K
    LAN 10/100/1000Mbps
    WLAN 802.11a/g/n
    Bluetooth Yes
    Ports
    Card Slot 1 x Express Card
    USB 4 x USB 2.0 ports (1 for E-SATA combo port)
    IEEE 1394 1
    Video Port 1 x VGA, 1 x HDMI
    Other port 1 x CIR for remote controller
    Audio Ports Yes
    Audio
    Audio Integrated Sound card
    Speaker Internal Speakers
    Input Device
    Touchpad Yes
    Keyboard Standard
    Supplemental Drive
    Card Reader 8-in-1 card reader: SD, MMC, MS, MS-Pro, mini SD w/ adapter, MS-Duo, MS-Pro Duo via adapter
    Webcam 1.3MP
    Power
    Battery Lithium Ion
    Physical spec
    Dimensions 14.77" x 10.60" x 1.74"
    Weight 6.66 lbs.
    Manufacturer Warranty
    Accidental Damage Warranty 1 year ASUS Accidental Damage Warranty - Drops, Fire, Spill, Surge for purchase after 9/10/07
    Parts 2 years limited
    Labor 2 years limited
     
    srblan, May 5, 2008
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  2. boypogi

    boypogi Man Beast

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    go with asus m50sv :D
     
    boypogi, May 6, 2008
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  3. srblan

    srblan Notebook Enthusiast

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    boypogi: any specific reason?
     
    srblan, May 6, 2008
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  4. boypogi

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    well nvidia is better than .... :D higher screen resolution
     
    boypogi, May 6, 2008
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  5. srblan

    srblan Notebook Enthusiast

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    any other opinions out there?
     
    srblan, May 6, 2008
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