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    Please help....G1S-B2 OR the new M51 series?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by DRTH_STi, Jan 31, 2008.

  1. DRTH_STi

    DRTH_STi can't.stop.buying.laptops

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    Very confused...

    the G1S-B2 is on for a great price right now, 1600. But is the new penryn m51 model much more superior? I want the strong ASUS build quality, that's a must, but is the difference in processor and video card (M51 has 9600) gonna be big?

    And does anybody know how much they might cost?

    Also, is there a 14" laptop with specs like the G1S-B2?

    Thanks a lot
     
    DRTH_STi, Jan 31, 2008
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  2. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    No the M51 has 9500GS, on paper its looks identical to the 8600GT so it could just be a re branded version.
     
    Johnny T, Jan 31, 2008
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  3. E.B.E.

    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    The price is 100 EUR lower for the M51 (preorder) than the G1S in a store here in the Netherlands. I would therefore expect that it is not better-built than the G1.

    Also take into account the fact that it might be a while until the M is available (I don't have details though).

    I don't know the diff between the GPUs. The CPU difference will help perhaps in conserving batteries, but otherwise won't be felt much.
     
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