NEW Asus W90

So if a large number of people are posting the same problem in regards to certain notebook, it can't be indicative of a common fault with the notebook?

 

This egg is not the egg that the previous original poster meant. Anymore eggs and I'll get myself banned as well. LOL

Anyway, Asus should probably retract the statement of "selling notebooks by the looks" statement. This notebook is sure no looker.

 

You should seriously go back and look at many other posts, especially about the G50 series. Keyboard issues are on every single machine, this is a massive flaw in a gaming notebook. Overheating on a G1s, also a huge issue.

When people don't do things like play a demanding game, or actually USE and test the keyboard, they won't see these issues and won't complain. I've seen people so excited about their notebook they're blind to any flaws it has, and others who think "just hook up a regular keyboard" is a solution to a flawed keyboard. I've owned both the G50v and the G1s and have had the issues described.

I still loved my G1s with its heat issues, but couldn't deal with the G50v and sold it. I don't mind tweaking and fixing, but fixing isn't always an option. I'm really hoping this new gaming notebook is free of any major issues.

 

When dealing with a high-end notebook/desktop replacement every company has it's Pro's/Cons.

Having said that, Asus has an excellent track record of delivering notebooks with zero dead pixels, and when you have a dead pixel, you can return the notebook for a new one.

Other ODM's such as Clevo & the gang do not even give you that.

Yes, Asus does not have the best battery life in their high-end notebooks, but that is a trade off that isn't a big deal as long as you bring your charger with you.

I purchased an Asus Z71V back in 2005, and the notebook has a charger flaw, the battery will Not charge at all... Asus should have recalled them, but didn't.

It boils down to this: Remaining optimistic even while encountering struggles allows you to grow for the better.

 

Well, tbh I forgot about the keyboard issue. I can see how some people can't live with it. At least for me, I'm impressed that the only problem my g0v has is the battery life which was to be expected anyway.

The charger's weight isn't insignificant though. At isn't the point of a laptop to be mobile?

 

This wouldn't be the first with true 5.1 (6 speakers: 5 main and a sub) sound. Hell even lenovo ideapads have 4.1.

And is it necessary to have 2 threads on the exact same thing?

 

There's actually 3 threads. One in the other manufactures forum, another one in the Asus forum and this one.

I have to add that the W90 is VERY beautiful for such a high powered system. Although Asus labeled it the "Ultimate Multimedia Notebook", it's more suited for gamers IMO. I just got a sneak peek of this notebook and it's very elegant indeed. Kinda reminds me of a Lamborghini Gallardo Brushed aluminum finish, with some leather accent touches and lots of grills around the edges. There's also more hotkeys than most other Asus notebooks. Thank god Asus went for a low-profile design. No fancy orange and flashing lights on the screen cover, but instead, a clean silver aluminum finish, very much like the new apple laptops.

Since you're buying, I'll let you decide

 

there are few games that require s+d+space to begin with, and of those (only tf2/css come to mind) none use the trailing z (and even if they did, you could always change the control scheme to not use it).

with regards to battery life, i get 2h 30m with screen at 3 and wifi on. 50Wh, 18.3W drain on xp 64. from what i've read, vista has better efficiency than xp. with C3 (rmclock), 3 hours should be easily achievable.

as much as im looking forward to this machine, the price tag probably wont look so hot.

 

How do you get 2h 30min?! I consider it a good day when I can squeeze 2hr out of my laptop with wifi and a very dim screen. This is on Vista. RMclock doesn't really work because the CPU is not supported.

 

A sneak peak eh? That's awesome A lamborghini Gallardo eh? I guess the word you are looking for is that it is Elegant.

Also I might as well buy you the one with the 4870 crossfire so you wont have to replace it anytime soon

 

David speaks the truth.

 

That's why I stayed away from G50 and G71 series, they just looked like toys with red glossy paint etc. W90 looks really nice.

 

There's seems to be some errata in the press release (chipsets + GPU Ram) so Im going to wait anxiously until some more hard info comes out.

Was previously waiting for the OCZ Whitebook to start using the 4000 series ATI cards but the W90 has turned my head and left me pondering.

Hope ASUS hasn't made any seriously bonehead design choices.

 

Some official pages are up on ASUS's website offering 3 models:

W90V - ATI Mobility Radeon 3850
W90Vp - ATI Mobility Radeon 4870
W90Vn - Nvidia 9800M GS

The specs for each model does not specify dual or single GPU however the overview page does say that both the 3850 and 4870 are dual graphics set ups.

Also some additional photos can be viewed by clicking the Enlargement button on the overview page.

What Im having trouble figuring out is why the spec page lists a Mobile Intel X38 Express Chipset as "Chipset_test" as I thought the X38 Express was a desktop chipset.

 

There's more pictures from asus website

http://www.asus.com/prog_content/middle_enlargement.aspx?model=2712

too bad the screen is not a led panel and no illuminated keyboard, but i guess you can't have everything

 

An illuminated keyboard would be been the icing on the cake Also make it spill-proof, and that would be near perfection.

 

Would still be pretty far from perfect IMO.

-No Extreme or Quad Core processors.
-DDR2
-5400 RPM HDD

 

I guess... but then it would be called a DTR instead of a multimedia laptop

There's no performance gain compared to DDR3 1067mhz. MAYBE the 1333mhz would provide better performance, but still, the latencies are ridiculously high.

Well, depending on the disk capacity, not all 7200rpm drives are faster than 5400rpm.

 

And you can easily replace HDDs. I hope there's 3 HDD support, I wanna get 3 X-25Es in RAID O!

 

ASUS doesn't classify it as just a multimedia laptop.

If it looks like a DTR and quacks like a DTR it's probably not a netbook.

-Dual GPUs
-Three RAM slots.
-Turbo Gear overclocking function.
-Boasts of 15000 3dMark06 scores.

Not only is ASUS marketing this thing to enthusiasts and overclockers they're downright daring you to tweak the hell out of this system. If they're not going to offer options for the better CPUs, RAM, and HDDs for doing that then they should just offer it as a barebones like the OCZ Whitebook.

 

Don't hate me guys, I was bored.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ef2tsj2xKA8

 

Yeah, I really like the clean looks. And that's why Asus doesn't call it a gamer notebook, because it doesn't have the red/orange colour that appeals most to the under 20 crowd. But seriously, who needs Crossfire to play videos?

 

To me the 18.4" inch model is a little to big,I hope the 17" model also comes out with the big guns.

 

Well... i have been looking at 18.4 inch models but most of them lack in the gaming department. Looks like asus read my mind.

 

If this notebook has an RGB LED screen... I think i'm in love.

 

Ditto
+ Quad core support, DDR3, and available as a barebone.

 

I'm visiting from the HDX Dragon forum.

What do you think the power consumption of the W90 with Crossfire would be?

I'm also curious why they didn't opt for the Quadcore. They could always add it of course. Are any of the CPUs listed Extreme processors?

Thanks

 

We really dont know if this thing is gonna have quad or extreme all the models available have probably not been shown yet if there are 3 gpu options then there should be like 10-12 configs between them

for example look at the G50vt there are like 6 configs available so i think there is nothing to worry about.

 

Did you happen to catch any details about the display type?

 

how much will this be costing us consumers.....i am waiting for the MSI GT725 with 512mb of HD4850.......i would guess that this is in the mid $2,000 range at Base config...... Asus surprise us and give us the Dual HD4870 for 1599 like the MSI COMPANY!!!! PLEASE!

 

Asus has not set the price yet, but the estimated release date is end of March (but don't count on it - Asus doesn't always release new notebooks on time )

 

i agree with david i see this as a june type notebook no probs though we'll all have more money by then

Also does anyone know where i can see live pics or anything?

 

in this link asus it is said the weight is 5.2 kg(about 11.5 pounds)which makes this laptop(oh excuse me desktop)exactly a huge monster.
http://www.asus.com/products.aspx?modelmenu=2&model=2712&l1=5&l2=23&l3=524&l4=76
another interesting (and somehow strange)point is the weight of 17 inch version and 18.4 version which is exactly the same.
compare:
http://www.asus.com/products.aspx?modelmenu=2&model=2679&l1=5&l2=23&l3=524&l4=76
http://www.asus.com/products.aspx?modelmenu=2&model=2712&l1=5&l2=23&l3=524&l4=76

 

hmm maybe carbon fiber inserts?

 

The only difference in dimensions listed between the 17" and 18" is 1cm of thickness therefore they're probably all using the same chassis. So while the 17" screen may be smaller than the 18" screen the bezel is larger to compensate and the difference in weight becomes negligible.

But again I believe there to be a few errors on those spec sheets that should get proofread by the time of release.

As a comparison the W90 is approx. 2" wider x 1 1/4" deeper x 3/4" thicker x 2lbs heavier than the OCZ Whitebook.

 

should i go ahead and pre-order the MSI GT725 for 1599 with the 4850 with 512mb, or wait for this here laptop with dual 4870's.......anyone have an estimated price cost for this laptop with the dual 4870's?

 

The specs released by Asus (especially for the notebook weight and dimensions) can't really be trusted. Although there may be some differences between 17" and 18" systems, I doubt most people can tell the difference once it's strapped inside a backpack. Both of these sizes will be heavy and difficult to carry with one hand.

 

yea, but do you know how much they will be, just like a guess?

 

definitely more than 1599!

 

As far as I know there's no release date set for the MSI GT725 (your sig says August?) so why are you so anxious to pull the trigger and pre-order?

 

My best guess (but don't quote me on this ) is ~$1800 for the lowest spec'ed system and ~$2300 for the fully spec'ed out version with blu-ray.

 

i know that the MSI GT725 will be out this month, but im not buying a new laptop until AUGUST!!!!!!! hahahaha..........and ill probably have over 2000, so maybe ill get the W90....its nice, a little heavy though. I wonder how it will play FSX...

 

Anyone know the exact LCD dimensions for the 17" vs 18.4"? length x height?

 

Where have you heard this month for the GT725?

That sounds a bit optimistic as most talk about the ATI 4800 series says shipping around March. I mean ASUS even manufacturers their own ATI cards and they're not having it released this month.

 

MSI people said January for the US at the latest....

 

Think 17" widescreens are usually 14.5"x9" and 18.4" widescreens are 16"x9".

 

i honestly think this notebooks will start as low as $1300 im normally good at guessing prices that would be with the great and more the capable ATI 3850 if you do the math it can easily start that low the 3850 is a powerful AND inexpensive card.

 

but how much would it be with the dual 4870's and the 6gb of ram and such

 

i read on a german forum that the W90 was presented at CEBit in germany for a price of 2500 euros, if any of that helps
http://www.notebookjournal.de/forum/showthread.php?t=11557

sorry not CEBit but CES hehe

 

The GPU should cost no more than $30-$40 each. 6GB of ram would probably cost Asus $30-$40 total. The most expensive part of any notebook is still the screen, mobo, CPU and hard drive.