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    Thinking about buying a C90. What do you guys say?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Solum, Jan 5, 2008.

  1. Solum

    Solum Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello all!
    Well, my system needs are described on this thread: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?p=2836033

    As you guys can see there, I'm picky about the screen. But I have seen a video at YT and the C90 seems to have a great screen! Do you guys confirm?

    I am thinking about buying this model here: http://shopv2.hiq24.de/product_info...13895&osCsid=ee4397ce1a2dcdff1fe78fd5be1c9a40

    I am kinda worried about the issues a lot of people have with their C90. I was reading the BIOS 902 thread and saw a lot of people with problems :(
    I really don't want to have problems, and needing to RMA it or something like that.

    Thanks y'all!
     
  2. ValkyRi

    ValkyRi Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just get right memory and you only have to wory about that wifi card if it will work or not.
    But as i see you are not going to buy just barebone so you should be quite safe.

    Like when i ordered mine i had like 3 blue screens in 1 hour when i first powered it up.
    But then i have done hours of hard gaming on oc mode with gpu overcloked and got 0 blue screens while doing that.
    I think it was some windows update that fixed problem.

    Dont worry ;>

    Ps one that i have is also C90S-AK001C
     
  3. David

    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    Just make sure you purchase a complete C90S from a reputable Asus reseller like Gentech or Btotech. They'll make sure your notebook will run perfectly before shipping it out to you.
    FYI, I purchased mine from gentech, and never had any BSOD, ram incompatibility issues or wifi issues. My c90s runs perfectly and doesn't overheat either.
     
  4. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    We have cornered and eliminated most of the "bugs" by now, there is no way anybody can promise you that you will get a 100% no problems unit.

    But we couldnt do that no matter what laptop you get, if you browse the forums and check other brand name sections you will see that every dealer/brand has alot of problems. The C90 may have had a few more due to its nature in being a bare bone unit, also most of the buyers attracted to them so far seem to be pc enthusiast so we talk about things alot and try to fix them ourselves rather than just RMA.

    No matter what choice you make, you will end up liking what you buy. The c90 is great and I can recomend it to you if you feel that its the kind of laptop you want. Still tho things like a G1S floating around for 1500$ new are not a bad alternative if you like that kind of style in a notebook.
     
  5. Pablomancan

    Pablomancan Notebook Consultant

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    Well, I just got mine in and have had no problems what so ever. I do love my screen, it's just...nice. Haha, I'm more of a gamer so screen quality is a little important, and this screen has exactly what I was seeking in a screen.
     
  6. Solum

    Solum Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello there! What would be the right memory?
    I think Gentech is at USA, right? Cant buy from there...

    What kind of memory should be I worried about? So when I go to the store that I gave you guy the link, I can discuss about that :)

    Thanks a lot!