Thin and Light Models...which should I choose?

Hi all, this is my first post on this forum, however, I've been reading alot of reviews and threads here for a while now and finally decided to join. I am looking for a thin and light notebook for everyday use...around a 14" screen and about 4-6lbs. I have been told to look into Asus, but I honestly know nothing about them and was hopeing for some suggestions. Which model should I consider?

Thanks in advance!

 

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=42307

 

Yea asus has the highest quality notebooks. The Asus V6J and W3J (comes out in a month) are the two best notebooks to get. The V6J is 15 inches and the W3J is 14 inches. Both weigh under 6 pounds.

Are you a gamer? The Z62f could be a possibility if you dont game. Its 14 inches.

 

If you can afford it, the Asus V6J is a great computer for everyday use.
If you want something a little smaller and cheaper, take into consideration the Asus Z series... (Z62, for example)

 

I'd have to agree with the posts above... it's fairly straight forward and you can't go wrong with any of them.... chaulk it up to personal preference.

 

Thanks everyone!

I'm not much of a gammer...I need a solid computer for everyday use. The Z62f was mentioned, what about the Z63a? A small 14" screen is a must, so if not a Z series model, than the W3J?

Thanks again

 

The Z63a uses the single core processor. Get the Z62F because it has the core duo and is priced similarily to the Z63.

Yea if not the Z62F then the W3J. However, the W3J is a gaming notebook so if your not a gamer then you dont necessarily need it.

 

if u're willing to go smaller and lighter there's the w5f which is a 12" dual core. but for everyday use, i would think the z63 would have enough power. could u elaborate on "everyday use?"

 

I wouldnt' call the W3j a gaming notebook. Sure it has an x1600 but that doesn't make it a gaming notebook. A gaming notebook is a Dell XPS, Alienware, or even the upcoming Asus Lambo.

While the X1600 may be overkill for this user, if he wants a 14" screen its a great option.

 

The W3J isnt a hardcore gaming notebook like the XPS/Alienware but it is geared for gamers.

At most the Lambo will have a X1600. I dont know how you can consider the lambo a gaming notebook and the W3J not a gaming notebook when the W3J will have equal to or better video card then the lambo.

 

Welcome to the forum~!

What the guys said above is all true. You can't go wrong and you can just go with your personal preference.

V6J sounds great, as the V6 chassis is freakin' fantabulous. If you want to save money you could get the Z70Va before resellers run out of stock because it's an end-of-life model, meaning they've stopped production.

You will find plenty of great reviews with pictures on the site here. I personally suggest reading these reviews over the ones you'll find on the internet from "professional" reviewers, because you can compare several different reviews from different people and get a good idea of what the laptop is like without too much bias.

Cheers,
Mike

 

Tidegrill, I am going through basically the same decision process as you. Like the Asus notebooks a lot. Am not a gamer, but need a power machine, because I run a lot of compilers, etc., that are CPU-intensive (but not graphics intensive).

So, the Asus options are the V6J, the W3J, and the Z62F. The latter is generally cheaper by several hundred dollars, but in my estimation doesn't make sense because it is just as heavy as a V6J but you get less screen (aspect ratio issues notwithstanding). So, unless cost is a primary factor--it's not so much to me because it's a business thing--my feeling is that the Z62F doesn't really offer anything over the other two options. The W3J will be the same-ish size, but will be slightly lighter and more powerful and nicer looking.

That's where I'm at with the whole thing, anyway. I have a feeling that in the end I will get a V6J, because it is available now, and my current system is just way too old to use anymore.

nate

PS For your needs, I would also take a very serious look at the forthcoming S7120 model from Fujitsu ( http://www.fujitsu-siemens.co.uk/products/mobile/notebooks/lifebook_s.html). That's a 14" non-widescreen model that weighs more than a full pound less than the Asus models being discussed. I've had very good luck with Fujitsu's in this range--the durability and build may not be quite as high as with a Asus, but I think they strike the perfect balance between weight and durability, and in many ways I think they "get" what a thin-and-light really ought to be more than any other company. I'm not saying they are overall better than Asus, just worth a look.