The z96j Mini Review (m revision)

I took it upon myself to build my brother's friend a z96j. He really wanted a WSXGA screen and ATI graphics card. Fortunately for him, the z96j price has went significantly down since I purchased mine last summer.

Moreover, Asus has revised the z96js into the z96jm. Changes include a change in color scheme, addition of an e-Sata and another USB 2.0 port (for a total of 5 instead of 4). They also threw in 2 metallic Asmobile stickers to put on our laptops.

For the most part, it is exactly identical in terms of performance to the z96js. (See signature for full z96js review)

z96jm barebones -- $600
* ATI x1600 256mb Dedicated *
* WSXGA LCD (1680x1050) *
* Bluetooth *

Core 2 Duo T7200 -- $200
1gb x 2 DDR2 667 -- $60
120gb 5400RPM HD -- $65
DVD-RW -- $55
Intel 3945 wireless card -- $15
Windows Vista Ultimate MSDN AA - $0

Total price: $995



I tried to make a video of the assembly process, but my camera decided to kill itself while recording. I don't believe you guys would want to see me fumbling with screws anyways.

I'll try to put up more pictures if requested. But since my time with this laptop is very limited, I make no promises.

Updates!

Measured dimensions:
14.3" x 10.5" x 1.2-1.5"

 

I thought it was very odd asus brought in a shipment of z96jm when s96s is around. its not santa rosa!