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    Swivel Cam Laptops

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Dauntless, Aug 31, 2008.

  1. Dauntless

    Dauntless Newbie

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    I've been looking around for a swivel camera laptop, I wanted to get the Asus F8P (In white leather), but can't find anywhere that stocks it in the UK for around £500.

    So now I think I'm decided on the F8SG-4P063C which I have found here:

    http://www.hp-sales.co.uk/products.asp?partno=F8SG-4P063C

    On this website the graphics card is listed as 9500M G, everywhere else lists this laptop as having a 9300M G so can I assume that this is just a typo, or is it really possible that it could have a 9500M?

    Whichever it has isn't too important to me as I will mainly be using the laptop for university (and I want the swivel camera to record lectures etc.)

    Are there any other swivel cam laptops (doesn't have to be Asus) I can find in the UK (and can anyone find the white leather F8P for sale in the UK) for around £500?

    Edit: Also, can anyone find any reviews of the F8SG?
     
  2. E.B.E.

    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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  3. FusiveResonance

    FusiveResonance Notebook Evangelist

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    the cam wont work too well for lectures.

    I find the integrated mic to be the main reason. The mic is way too underpowered to pick up the speakers voice, even when theyre using a PA system.

    In addition, dont expect ppt slides to be readable when theyre projected and youre recording video.