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    Need help in deciding between w3v and w3j

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by d12ag0n49, Mar 15, 2006.

  1. d12ag0n49

    d12ag0n49 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi everyone this is my first post here on Notebookreview.com, i've been reading alot of reviews and threads here for a couple of days now and decided to join. Well here is my question should i wait for the Asus w3j or should i get the w3v now? Also if i do end up waiting for the w3j how long will i be waiting?
     
    d12ag0n49, Mar 15, 2006
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  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    As for the W3j, somewhere between early April to mid April, which is what the 'Estimated Time of Arrival' is. Though ETA's are never right, it could be before, or even later on.

    If you don't need a laptop within 3 weeks, then wait :)

    And welcome, of course!
     
    coriolis, Mar 15, 2006
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  3. Johnny9ball

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    W3J will walk all over the W3V, I would wait.
     
    Johnny9ball, Mar 15, 2006
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  4. SRD

    SRD Notebook Virtuoso

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    Wait for the w3J
     
    SRD, Mar 15, 2006
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  5. TheUndertow

    TheUndertow Notebook Deity

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    ^ As stated - if you can wait, you might as well. Performance vs. price is much better in the W3J due to the graphics card and Core Duo.

    On the other hand, if you don't need all of that performance you can pick up the W3V for a bit cheaper thanks to rebate and get it right now.
     
    TheUndertow, Mar 15, 2006
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  6. CalebSchmerge

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    Beyond just saying to wait, it seems at this point to make sense. For about $100 you are getting a newer computer, with faster everything and a way better processor. It seems to make sense because it will last a lot longer, certainly worth more than the $100 difference you are paying.
     
    CalebSchmerge, Mar 15, 2006
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  7. Jude24to25

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    Definitely. If patience is a virtue that you possess even in the smallest quantity... WAIT FOR THE W3J! :) It'll superior in every way.
     
    Jude24to25, Mar 15, 2006
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    all that grfx power but still wxga grrrrr :mad:
     
    775, Mar 15, 2006
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  9. Loaf

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    haha yeah well, it'd put a bit of strain on the eye using high resolution on such a small screen but it'd also be nice to have the option. but then again i'm not aware of any high res glossy screens out there.
     
    Loaf, Mar 15, 2006
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