New and updated ASUS Notebooks + Spec/Prices = F8SV, V2S, F3SC, F3SV, G1S, V1S, VX2S(

Damnit. Now I just wish xoticpc would start carrying them (V2s and F8s) so I could see what the price is after I slap in a larger hard drive.

 

i'm sure it is a glossy screen

 

I would actually prefer Fn in the corner as that's what I'm used to from my current laptop, and I have no problem with that. There are so many other differences from a regular 104 layout as well, so you'll still have to remap your mind

But - to be totally honest, I find it much more ergonomic to use my pinky on the corner key than the one next to it. And I'm pretty shure I use the Ctrl key more often than the Fn key...

As to WHY they choose this layout, can it have something to do with the electronic circuit layout?

 

i don't think so...i think it's mostly just different standards in different parts of the world.

 

Hmm...

Does anyone know if the V2Sv will come with both the 6 cell and 9 cell batteries out of the box like the V2Je?

 

ExcaliberPC has stated that it will. Eddie has said that he's not sure if it will or not, as the specifications aren't final.

 

I highly doubt it, since it usually stays constant throughout the notebook line (Asus is the only manuf I have seen to do both - everyone else is constant). And I don't see why a circuit would limit anything - all they would have to do is switch the two in the hardware mapping of the keys....And label them properly of course. In the design stages, its not difficult to switch them.

 

Yes I also think it's a matter of convention rather than circuitry. However, why would they switch it in laptops if Ctrl is universally the corner key in desktop keyboards?

 

Because the Fn key is a highly useful one in many laptops. It controls the numberpad, sometimes volume controls, screen brightness, and any other "secondary" key functions that don't have their own dedicated key on a small laptop keyboard.

 

Yep, as odin said. However, why they need to have it vary from company to company (or, in Asus' case, from model to model) I have no idea.

What is interesting though is that most American companies (HP, Dell, Gateway, but not Apple) use the Ctrl in the corner, and Asian brands seem to like the Fn key in the corner.

 

I'm religiously watching this thread for the "F8 SPECS ANNOUNCED, IN STORES BY THE END OF THE MONTH" event. I wish it would just happen already.

 

haha...don't expect it till september is my advice

 

Darn, thats a long ways away. And if it ends up with an 8600GS in the American model, I will most definitely move on to something else.

 

I was just on the phone with Norwegian retail dealer Komplett and I asked what the "unconfirmed" delivery date meant in case of the V1S:

"It simply mean that Asus cannot garantee that they will be able to deliver by that date."

Others report it confirmed in stock by 09.06, so I guess assembly of the V1S is somewhat low priority until the end of the month.

 

The interesting part about that is that Dell and HP use mostly Asian ODMs anyway, so why would companies like Asus and Compal make normal layouts for their ODM partners and then the switched layouts for their own laptops?

 

the VX2S have been added for pre-order at ExCaliberPC.com for anyone interested. Priced at $2800/$3200, detailed specs are not up yet.

 

$3200? What a baller notebook. That's the version with Blu-Ray, right?

 

It better be for that price...haha

 

I think that's a pretty good price for the VX2s.
Essentially, it's the exact same price as the non SR version, and then there is an option for the blue-ray drive +$400.

Nice job Asus.

 

ODMs only build Dell/HP (etc)'s notebooks, only very rarely do they design their notebooks. For example, I'm convinced that Asus had a hand in the design of the M1330 that they are building for Dell. But they probably aren't going to change the layout of the ctrl key thats been in that place on all dell computers ever made...

 

I don't think the question of FN/CTRL button 'switching' can be answered that easily but from the mouths of ASUS themselves. In saying that, we should really contact them(or a dealer) and see whats up with that. Whatever the reason may be, at least it'll be a solid answer

 

I have this stupid question to ask... Does the V2S trackpad have a feature that acts like a mouse scroll wheel. Where if you slide (scroll) your finger on the right side of the trackpad, the page will scroll down

 

Yeap, all Synaptics touchpads(Pretty much 80% of notebooks use a Synaptics touchpad) have virtual scrolling.

 

Could someone please confirm whether the V1s will have a matte or glossy screen with the 1680x1050 resolution?

 

According the the excailberPC website pre-order the V1s will have:

Tim

 

Once you remove the marketing jargon, I think that means its a matte screen, since it says nothing about Glare-type or anything.

 

Hate to break it to you matte fans, but Color Shine LCD screens are glossy.

http://www.screentekinc.com/asus-colorshine-lcd-screens.shtml

 

Yeap,

Bleh @ buzzwords.

 

Thanks guys, so the V1s will have a GLOSSY screen right? lol

 

yes
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How I've felt about the Asus waiting game:

 

LOL I think that fits the Compal IFL90 wait better. I was originally on pre-order for the IFL90 for 2 months before I decided to move on. Hopefully the V1s won't be that long.
Tim

 

Has the IFL90 actually started shipping yet? (I assume not, since there haven't been any reviews posted yet...)

And the F8Sv doesn't seem to be hopeful before October, Milestone PC essentially said that they don't have confirmation from Asus on anything about it - no specs, no price, no ETA...

 

Haha that comic is fitting...I think a lot of us are in Dilbert's position, just doing whatever Asus says.

 

Oh, it has shipped to quite a few people if you check the Compal and Sager/Clevo forums... it just seems like the people that have them don't want to post reviews.

 

Yeah people have gotten their laptops, however they are the people who ordered the Sager 2090 and not the Compal IFL90 (same laptop, different name). I finally decided to change once I realized I wouldn't get a laptop before school starts either way. Plus IMHO the V1s will be a much better quality laptop for cheaper.
Tim

 

Probably not cheaper, but better quality.

And I know what the Sager NP2090 is, I was following the IFL90 for a while, and the NP2090 was very very tempting, since it was a ton cheaper.

 

Well buy the time I had my IFL90 configured to how I liked it, it was up to $1805. So I figure the V1s is close enough.
Tim

 

No interest in the F9S-A1?

 

I'm pretty sure people have received both. Just check their respective forums.

 

I posted my thoughts on mine, but Donsell did submit a review of his PowerPro version of the IFL90 a week ago, not published yet for some reason.

 

Hmm... Dang. Since Asus is taking so long with the V2/F8 I think I'm just going to go with the 2090. It'll take a little while but I will survive.

 

I emailed Donald (at powernotebooks.com) and he said that the WXGA NP2090 is now shipping in 4-5 days, although the WSXGA+ is still severely backordered.

So if Asus doesn't get a move on with the F8Sv, then it will be a WXGA NP2090. Its cheaper as well, so no problems there...

 

just out of curiosity, is there due to be a Santa Rosa refresh of the W2P(b)...also with a Nvidia video card as opposed to an ATI one?

 

There will be the W2 coming out, possibly named the W2w, but as for when, I don't know, nor the GPU. However, ASUS is putting out the popular models with the S.R. chipset first, so the W2 may take a month or two.

 

understood...thanks for the quick reply

I know this question has been answered to death...but just verify..:

Highest Build Quality: V/VX, W and G series

 

I'd make the W series a bit higher,

W/V/VX/U are all pretty high, they use high grade materials. However, it still varies, the W2, W1 and W3 were very well built with carbon fibre and brushed aluminum while the W7 is magnesium composite and carbon fibre composite and is medicore(above average).

 

Hey all!

I'm seriously, almost to the point of purchasing the G2s-A1 as it seems to be a very well rounded notebook that will provide me good service for many years. But the reason why I am posting is because I would like to know what the latest is on the next Asus G1/G2s that are "supposedly" coming out (ex:G2s-A3). If they are coming out within the next few weeks, I'll wait to see if the price of the G2s-A1 drops, if not... I'll be rockin' a new sweet lappy within the next few days!

Thanks,
>>meinks

 

Sry if this has been asked a few million times already but...will the F8SV's 8600GT have DDR2 or DDR3??? I really hope it has DDR3! Cant wait to read the review! xD

 

most likely it has GDDR2