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    Need ASUS users opinions

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by samurai-stone, Aug 12, 2010.

  1. samurai-stone

    samurai-stone Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a 4 and a half year old HP that is starting to show it's age. I have researched and pretty much decided on an ASUS or a Mac, but most likely ASUS. I would like peoples opinion on which ASUS laptop would be the most suitable for my needs and also most reliable please. I mainly use it for Internet, skype video calls, DVDs, as well as word documents. I would prefer one that is somewhat fast and has a decent battery life with good wifi range, as well as not overheating easily. Thanks
     
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  2. iman

    iman Notebook Guru

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    If you want a decent battery, my personal experience, use Lenovo. X200 can live more than 8 hours
     
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  3. SoundOf1HandClapping

    SoundOf1HandClapping Was once a Forge

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    The u35JC is pretty good. The N82jq is a beastly 14-inch, but I don't know about battery life.

    Or drop a PM to Ken. He can provide some good recommendations for you.
     
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  4. Support.3@XOTIC PC

    Support.3@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    It looks like you wont be using it for anything really demanding like gaming, photo editing, engineering programs etc. For what you listed i would agree with Forge. Any of the ASUS U series would be a great choice. For a 13.3" check out the U30JC-B1 or the U45JC-A1 if you want a little bigger 14" screen.
     
    Support.3@XOTIC PC, Aug 13, 2010
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    rfs830 Notebook Evangelist

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    if you can still find the ul30vt at a good price you may want to pick up one of those or get the upgraded version the u35. now that is if your not looking to have a cdrom drive.
     
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    samurai-stone Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have been researching and I do like the U30JC as well as the U45JC. My laptop now is 17 inches which might make 13 inches a hard adjustment. As for the UL30VT i was actually looking at the UL80VT very closely yesterday and like it a lot too. Would it be worth it to wait for the U33JC/U43JC/U53JC (bamboo)? I really like the look and sound of it and it should be out before the month is over.
     
    samurai-stone, Aug 13, 2010
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