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    Purchasing an A8js

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by omario, Dec 22, 2006.

  1. omario

    omario Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey all,

    I was seriously considering purchasing an A8js within the next week but just heard a rumour that there are upgraded a8js's coming out soon. I wanted to check whether anyone here had heard of this or could confirm this rumour? I would hate to make the purchase only to find out a week later that my model is "outdated"

    Thanks in advance
     
    omario, Dec 22, 2006
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  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Link to rumour?

    ANd outdated is overrated, cause it will be in a matter of seconds :p
     
    coriolis, Dec 22, 2006
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  3. omario

    omario Notebook Enthusiast

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    lol I heard the rumour through word of mouth--so no links. Just thought people on here would no more. And good point lol :)
     
    omario, Dec 22, 2006
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  4. rhcpcrony

    rhcpcrony NBR President

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    doubt it will get updated until atleast santa rosa comes out
     
    rhcpcrony, Dec 22, 2006
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  5. exxi

    exxi Notebook Consultant

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    santa rosa, before that... no
     
    exxi, Dec 22, 2006
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  6. abccba

    abccba Notebook Geek

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    the rumour is that asus found the major hardware problem on those A8Js and they just stop making those in Taiwan. My girlfriend trys to order one in taiwan but there is no A8Js in Taiwan
     
    abccba, Dec 22, 2006
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  7. Jumper

    Jumper Notebook Deity

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    Hold the bus.

    No way.

    Now, because of the way Asus does its regional marketing, it's possible that the regional Asus distribution network in Taiwan is pushing other models right now, or that supply is just low...

    But it's not going away in NA anytime soon. Heck, a new variant just appeared on Newegg and promptly sold out.
     
    Jumper, Dec 22, 2006
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    Intensity, Jan 9, 2007
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  9. bEck

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    lol, i just bought one.
     
    bEck, Jan 10, 2007
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