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    Thinking about W3J

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by jmscott2306, Sep 7, 2006.

  1. jmscott2306

    jmscott2306 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys,

    I'm thinking about buying a W3J now after much debate, but I have a few questions first.

    1. How is the screen on this computer? Would it be as good or better than a Dell Inspiron with Truelife?

    2. How is the keyboard? Is there much flex?

    3. Where did you purchase from?
     
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    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    jmscott2306 Notebook Enthusiast

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    58 pages!!! Just looking for a quick response if anyone can spare one. One more question. Is there any graniness with the W3J like the Z96j?
     
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    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Heh, I know :p

    I'm not aware of graininess but it does have the x1600, so I don't fully know.

    The keyboard is nice, flex, no, unless you like bashing keyboards. Not as solid and 'clean' as ThinkPads, but second to that is still pretty good.
     
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    Well, to each to his/her own. Graininess can be a personal thing. I don't know either, but from reading threads about them, it all depends on you.

    On the S96j, which has the ATI card, some say it has graininess. I can't remember, but if you search the forum, some say it partly due to the card. But, I'm not too sure.
     
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    robohgedhang Notebook Evangelist

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    My W3J has the graininess, but it does not matter too much. After examining three notebooks with X1600 closely (W3J, F3Ja, and BenQ S73), I agree that the graininess has something to do with X1600. All three X1600 notebooks have graininess.
     
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    vkyosho Notebook Consultant

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    1. I don't think you can really compare to the Dells with Truelife. The truelife stuff is very crisp and clean and pretty much Sony-ish quality. Nevertheless, the W3J's screen is still very good! I like it much better than my old Sager.

    2. the kb doesnt have much flex but it feels very sturdy.

    3. i bought mine from c9tech.com. +1 to a great seller
     
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