Price difference between V6J, W1J, W2J

Forgive me for the Dutch words here and there.

V6J Price: 2,707.14 USD USD (including VAT)
Intel Core Duo T2300 (1.66Ghz; 2Mb L2 Cache; 667Mhz FSB)
80Gb harddisk 7200RPM
2048Mb DDR2 667 (2 x 1024)
4* DVD SuperMulti Drive Dual Layer
nVidia GeForce 7400 256MB TurboCache (gedeelte shared!)
4-in-1 cardreader
15" SXGA+ (1400x1050) TFT Crystal Shine
Windows XP Home NL/UK/FR
Internal W-LAN 54Mbps (2915abg)/ Bluetooth 2.0
2 jaar pick up & return garantie (Alleen in Nederland; buitenland: carry in)


W2J Price: 2,946.45 USD (including VAT)
Intel Duo Core T2300 (1.66Ghz; 2Mb L2 Cache; 667Mhz FSB)
80Gb S-ATA harddisk 7200RPM
2048Mb DDR2 667
Slot-in DVD+/-RW Dual Layer
ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 256Mb VGA (512MB Hypermemory)
Interne Hybryde TV Tuner (Digitaal + Analoog) + Remote Control (PCMCIA)
17" WSXGA+ TFT (1680 x 1050) Color Shine + Anti Reflection
Windows XP Prof NL/UK/FR (+ Asus Mobile Theatre)
Internal W-LAN 54Mbps (3945ABG)/ Bluetooth 2.0
2 years pick-up & return


Anyone has an idea on the price of the W1J? From what Ive heard the price will be approximately 360 USD more expensive than the W1V its introduction price.

The problem is, I can't find its introduction price? I really wonder what the price of the W1J will finally be, as the difference with the V6J and W2J isn't that big... (just 200 USD). This would probably mean the price of the W1J will be inbetween the price of the W2J and V6J... sounds kind of strange to me.

What do you guys think?

 

those prices arent right. the v6j is like 1900 or so USD and the W2j will be around 2500 usd. the w1j will be near the w2j in price.

 

They are right, in Europe everything is more expensive, and bear in mind the above mentioned systems have been upgraded by 2048 667 memory.

 

empulse,

do you have specs for the W1J?.......also, who is a good reseller in NL?

 

asus is cheeaper in europe because of the euro isnt it? i didnt notice the 2 gigs memory price still seems high though.

 

Most probably as stated hereunder:
I'll most likely buy my notebook from www.Laptops4u.nl, as their notebooks are competitively priced and their service should be quite good.

Microsoft® Windows® XP Home or Professional OS
Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2300/T2400/T2500/T2600
Mobile Intel® 945PM Express Chipset
DDRII 533/667 MHz, up to 2G
15.4″ WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050) Zero Bright Dot Warranty, Color Shine & Crystal Shine LCD, ASUS Splendid Video Intelligent Engine
ATI Mobility™ Radeon™ X1600 256MB GDDR3
SATA 80/100/120GB HDD - 5400/7200
Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
Analog TV (W1Jb)/ Hybrid TV (Analog+DVB-T) (W1Jc)
ASUS Mobile Theater III or Microsoft® MCE 2005;
Dolby Home Theater

 

ASUS isn't cheaper in Europe, have a look at the example hereunder:

Laptops4u.nl - 2,399.43 USD - 1999 EUR
V6J-8002P
Intel Core Duo T2300 (1.66Ghz; 677mhz w/ 2mb Cache)
100Gb harddisk 5400RPM
1024Mb DDR2 667 (1 x 1024)
4* DVD SuperMulti Drive Dual Layer
nVidia GeForce 7400 256MB TurboCache (gedeelte shared!)
4-in-1 cardreader
15" SXGA+ (1400x1050) TFT Crystal Shine
Windows XP Prof NL/UK/FR
Internal W-LAN 54Mbps (2915abg)/ Bluetooth 2.0
2 jaar pick up & return garantie (Alleen in Nederland; buitenland: carry in)

______________________________________________________________

Proportable - USD 1899 = 1581 EUR
Asus V6j 15"
Intel Pentium-M T2300 Yonah (1.66Ghz; 677mhz w/ 2mb Cache)
15.1" SXGA+ Color Shine & Crystal Shine - (1400 x 1050)
Asus V6J w/ Intel 945PM Chipset
1024MB DDR2 677 (1024mb x 1)
100GB; 5400RPM
Nvidia GeForce Go 7400 PCI-E Graphics w/ 128MB VRAM (256MB w/ Turbo Cache)
Built-In Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 A/B/G miniPCI
Super Slim 4x Super Multi DVD Burner
8-Cell Li-Ion; Approximately 4 hours of life
Windows XP Pro w/ SP2
1 year global parts and labor through ASUS
*Zero Bright Dot LCD Policy - free panel exchange within 30 days (Directly with Asus)



1 EUR = $1.19988
Difference : 418 EUR - 502 USD

 

But those specs aren't even the same. You cant compare prices with different CPUs

 

Edited, they give you the opportunity to downgrade your CPU with a refund of 99 EUR

Edit: One difference: the Dutch system comes with 2 year pick up return in contras to one year for the American system.

 

Have you tried looking anywhere else? Sorry if you have already, im just wanting to make sure. There could be a different place where you could get it at.

 

are those prices also including VAT?.......i believe that if the unit is sold to someone outside the EU, the VAT does not apply......but that still would make the european ASUS more expensive than US.

 

The Dutch system does include VAT, 19%.
I don't know whether Proportable's price does include VAT...

Anyway, If I'd choose to import a notebook from the US, I would have to pay VAT + import duties anyway as soon as it arrives at the Dutch customs.

EDIT: Mnesikles, I don't know where you are from, but I assume the same applies to the US...

 

true, if you bought from US you would likely have to pay import duty and VAT after the fact...but our closest equivalent to VAT is sales tax, which is controlled by each state. so for example, i live in boston, massachusetts, so i would pay the % tax according to the law of the state where i buy the computer. if i buy the computer from the EU, the VAT is typically not charged (at least it wasn't in the UK), and we don't have an import duty per se.....however, technically we are supposed to declare on our annual taxes any items bought outside of the state which weren't subject to sales tax.