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    M50Sa-X1

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Ben719, Apr 27, 2008.

  1. Ben719

    Ben719 Newbie

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    Anyone have any experience with this computer?

    It's 1,299.00 on Newegg and has some impressive specs.
    I've looked around for a long time to find a review on this specific computer but I can't find any.

    Specs:

    T9300 2.5
    4gb ram
    250 (5200rpm) HD
    ATI Radeon 3650 1gb dedicated card.

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220307

    There's the link. Thoughts? I'm about 95% sure I'm going to pick one up for school in the fall.
     
  2. David

    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    The Asus M50Sz-X1 is basically the same as the M50Sv-A1 but with slightly different specs. Check out my review (link in sig) :)
     
  3. boypogi

    boypogi Man Beast

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    buy it NOW :)
     
  4. Ben719

    Ben719 Newbie

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    Thank you Emporium, and the only thing I don't like about the X1 is the res. (its plain wxga) I'll probably pick it up at the end of the month, (and write an extensive review) :)
     
  5. David

    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    Yea, the X1 version does have a lower res screen. The A1 has a 1440x900 which is standard for a 15".
    Another important thing to note is the warranty. Any Asus purchased at Best Buy only comes with a 1 year warranty. If purchased from a reputable Asus reseller like GenTechPC, you get the standard 2 year international warranty + 1 year accidental with a 30 day bright dot screen protection.
     
  6. Dreidel

    Dreidel Notebook Evangelist

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    I don't think buying from Best Buy gets rid of the manufacturer warantee. That's the manufacturer's warantee, it stays w/ the product. If bestbuy also gives you an additional 1 year warantee, thats definitely a good buy. But if I am wrong about this let me know.

    You can also buy from Newegg, that's what I would do.
     
  7. David

    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    Actually, newegg does provide the standard manufacturer warranty but Best Buy doesn't as far as i know. Either way, I feel much better purchasing it from a reseller simply because if anything does go wrong, they are always available to help. Newegg is a great electronics retailer, but when it comes to actual, help, they will ask you to contact the manufacturer.
     
  8. osomphane

    osomphane Notebook Evangelist

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    I thought that all -x1 and -x2 models come with the reduced 1 year warranty and without the ZBD/accidental additions... but newegg seems to list some of those with the full warranty, so which one is it?
     
  9. Geared2play.com

    Geared2play.com Company Representative

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    best buy skus are different and usually have only 1yr. i am not sure about newegg but newegg has been seen listing 1yr warranty. the laptop it self will tell you what type of warranty is included
     
  10. oleg533

    oleg533 Newbie

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    Hello almighty all :)
    I have a question about this piece of art.

    I want to buy it from newegg (is there other places that selling it ? :confused: ).

    Does it have the 110-230 volt adapter or i have to order one separately?

    Thanks in advance.
     
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    oleg533 Newbie

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  12. Ben719

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    I just ordered mine off Newegg friday the 9th, The damn thing had better come with a power adapter.
     
  13. oleg533

    oleg533 Newbie

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    So post please, when you will receive it, does it have the 230 volt adapter.
    Thanks.
     
  14. oleg533

    oleg533 Newbie

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    No owners of M50SA-X1 here??
    Nobody using it elsewhere but USA?

    Can it work in Europe with 220-230 volt or i need additional adapter???
     
  15. ClearSkies

    ClearSkies Well no, I'm still here..

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    You're cross posting the same question in different threads - please keep it to only one. I've answered you in the other thread :).
     
  16. Ben719

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    Even though your question has been answered, If you would like a full review. I will without a doubt write a very extensive one.