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    New U43jc-B1 vs N43jf-A1

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Godfath3R, Nov 25, 2010.

  1. Godfath3R

    Godfath3R Notebook Enthusiast

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    Can you guys shred some lights on this ?

    U43jc-B1 : (ard $1100)
    Intel Core i5-460M (2.53GHz) Processor
    14" HD 16:9 (1366 x 768) LED Display
    4GB DDR3 1066MHz Memory
    640GB 5400RPM Hard Drive
    DVD Super Multi Drive
    NVIDIA GeForce G310M 1GB DDR3 + Intel GMA HD Graphics Card
    Intel Wireless Display (WiDi)
    USB 3.0 Ready
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit

    N43jf-A1 (ard $960)
    Intel Core i5-460M (2.53GHz) Processor
    14" HD 16:9 (1366 x 768) LED Display
    4GB DDR3 Memory
    500GB 7200RPM Hard Drive
    DVD Super Multi Drive
    NVIDIA GeForce GT425M 1GB DDR3 Graphics Card
    USB 3.0 Ready
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit

    Both laptop is new and the u43jc-b1 has just recently available,both also equip with optimus technology BUT.. the N43jf's GT435m seems to have a better graphic with newer fermi technology. But still, the bamboo U43jc B1 is more expensive. What is your opinion on both of this ?? if you have to choose ?
     
  2. Evil_Sheep

    Evil_Sheep Notebook Consultant

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    These two laptops are targeted towards different users. The N43 is for users looking for a entertainment system that can replace a desktop. It's more powerful, has great speakers, but it's thicker, heavier, and only gets about 3hrs battery life.

    The U43 is targeted towards fully mobile users who still want a high-powered computer. It's not as fast, but that will mostly show in games, not daily usage. It also gets roughly 7hrs battery life. The U43Jc's unique point is its bamboo cover, something you pay a little bit extra for.

    If you're the second kind of user, if you can wait a couple months, Asus will be putting out updated models that will be at least as fast as the N43 (eg the U41Jf), so you can have your cake and eat it too (however it's unknown if the bamboo edition laptops will be updated.)
     
  3. Vaio Z Power

    Vaio Z Power Notebook Consultant

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    The u41jf is impressive, if asus will release a version with swivel touch screen, uff buy it instantly, as well as a 12" model also