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    Taking The Plunge: A8Jr

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by XLiquidIceX, Mar 10, 2007.

  1. XLiquidIceX

    XLiquidIceX Notebook Guru

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    Hey everyone,

    After a few months of research (perhaps way too much research), I am considering buying the A8Jr, since it is the closest to my needs.

    In reality, I do not need dedicated graphics, but it seems like Asus currently only offers 14 inch notebooks with dedicated graphics. I will only be doing homework and taking notes (maybe some very light gaming). However, battery life is very important (I would like 3.5 to 4 hours).

    What do you all think of this choice? and are there any alternatives out there (maybe not even Asus)?

    Thanks!

    Oh just a note, I'm in Canada
     
    XLiquidIceX, Mar 10, 2007
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  2. stamar

    stamar Notebook Prophet

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    if youve got enough I would say the panasonic y5 is the ultimate 14 inch notebook without a gpu
     
    stamar, Mar 10, 2007
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  3. sesshomaru

    sesshomaru Suspended Disbelief!

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    Hmmm.... The Asus A8F has integrated graphics I believe.
     
    sesshomaru, Mar 10, 2007
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  4. FREN

    FREN Hi, I'm a PC. NBR Reviewer

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    I think a better card would be either integrated graphics, or a very weak dedicated graphics card, such as a Geforce 7300 or 7200.

    The A8J series is not known for its battery life. Even models like the A8JP, which uses the pretty battery-efficient X1700, will only get around 2 hours of battery life.

    If battery life is important to you, check out more mainstream laptops like the HP Pavilion dv6000t (with a 12-cell extended battery, you'll get 6 hours), or the Dell Inspiron E1505. I assume your budget is around $1300 US, since you wanted to get the A8JR. Unfortunately, many powerful Asus laptops that still retain excellent battery life (the W3J is a good example), are way out of your price range.
     
    FREN, Mar 10, 2007
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  5. XLiquidIceX

    XLiquidIceX Notebook Guru

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    Thanks guys, but unfortunately, (as good as the dv6000t may seem) Canada doesn't offer it.

    About the W3J, I thought it was discontinued already.

    anyone have any more suggestions?
     
    XLiquidIceX, Mar 10, 2007
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  6. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    It is discontinued, but there are still some floating around in stock.
     
    coriolis, Mar 10, 2007
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  7. dementor

    dementor Notebook Consultant

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    Well XliquidiceX, as you know i've got the a8jr... no major complaints here. You know the battery situation, and I would recommend just picking up a 2nd battery... which will give you in total about 5 hours of battery life.
    Other then that it is a very solid notebook.
    If you want to talk about it some more, PM me with your info and we can chat on MSN.
     
    dementor, Mar 10, 2007
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