Torn between V6j and W3j

I am in the market to purchase a new laptop asap. I would have purchased a Z70va tonight had pre-ordering for the Core Duos not started today. However, now I am torn between two of the new models.

The V6j looks to be closest to the Z70va in the Core Duos that are coming out in March, but the W3j is getting the x1600 video card. Aesthetically speaking, the V6j I find more pleasing to the eye, but the W3j seems like it will be a dream notebook.

Which notebook has the better fit and finish? Long-term speaking, is there any reason one would be more dependable/reliable than the other?

I'm sure there must be others out there on the fence between these two new models.

 

It depends on your needs. If you're going to be doing graphically intense stuff on your future laptop, by all means get the W3J. If you're not, the V6J will suit you very well. Personally, I too think the V6J looks better than the W3J, but in March the W3J will probably end up in my shopping cart because I want to be able to play newly released games. Now if the V6J had an X1600 that would be a different story.

 

I think I can give you the exact information you want to hear.... however, it's just going to confuse you more... I think ...

I loved and used the W3v for what... 9-10 months? Then I moved over to the V6va because of the graphics and the IPS screen..... Now... I love the V6va and if the V6j has the IPS screen and the 256mb x1600 - I'd tell you to screw the widescreen because that would be all the W3 had over the V6..... however, that's not the case and it's going to be harder for you to decide.

1. 14" widescreen is a perfect format, honestly.... but 15.1" regular ratio is the same width, you just have an inch and half more height to play with which is nice for a lot of programs.

2. the thickness .... of should I say thinness of the V6 is what makes it stand out. It's the main reason the V6j doesn't have the 256mb x1600, but people can go on and on about what graphics they want, but in this size system, even the 64mb x600 that came in it last year is still amazing.... so, although the W3j has the x1600.... are you going to really need it?

3. They're really so much alike, that you need to flip a coin to pick one... you're going to be more than satisfied with either, so come up with a way to eliminate one over the other..... you might not like one more.. but if you make a list of things you like about each one.. just pick the one that you end up liking a little more.. or have a little more use for..... because you're not going to find true "cons" about either.

... hope that helps...

 

I agree with Justin 120%, a 14" screen is the perfect size of portability, usage, and in the case of ASUS, power.

 

... I didn't really say to get the W3... I made it to where they can figure it out for themselves.... but the real "perfect" computer lies somewhere between the V6va, the W3j... the V6j is like a 1/2 of the way there, but not quite.

... right now, my ultimate system would be a 14" widescreen in the V series... so thin like the V6, with a super slim drive.... 256mb x1600 like they're fitting in the W3j.... with an IPS lcd like in the V6va.... I see a machine like this being potentially a year away.... but just look at what I said last year.... the W3v was "the" system that I had been pushing Asus to develop for at least the previous 2-3 years....

 

I never mentioned the W3

But really, a widescreen V6 model at 14" IPS of course, super IPS even, WSXGA if possible(The V6v/a had SXGA, why not WSXGA?), same chassis, x1600, and last but not least, an ALS system that works for the screen AS WELL as the keyboard and touchpad area, aka illuminated keys and perhaps a 'halo' around the touchpad, or scratch that and just keep the LED near the touchpad button

Oh, and a PortBar with DVI

 

hmm, I personaly would like to see a W series in 14" size.. well the styling.. nice, clean and simple

as for the original poster.. I think the w3j gives you more bang for the buck. x1600, smaller height, and apparently a cheaper price tag. V6 is def better looking, but the W3 is right up there!

 

if you play intense games go with w3j, if not go then flip a coin. I personally like v6j because you get more screen estate and you it looks better.

 

I was looking at the V6J and the W3J also and up to now I am leaning towards the W3J (not ordered yet because of availability of the W3J) It is not exactly because it has a stronger graphic processing unit. For me, I would be happy with something like X600, just not some Intel integrated display. So I made the chose to go with W3J because it has a smaller dimension. (although the difference is small, I do really prefer a smaller dimension after owning an Asus M6800.) In addition, the W3J is slightly, lighter than the V6 when the optical drive is taken out.

Appearence wise, I still think the W3 looks better than the V6 although most people here prefer the design of the V6 better.

So now I am just waiting for the W3J to become available for ordering. Can't wait.

 

perfect

especially the portbar with DVI - or some kind of docking

I use only a notebook - Sony Z1 at present - and am in and out of the docking station several tmes daily

I use DVI, power, audio, keyboard (yeah I could do bluetooth ), printer, USB backup hard disk, etc

I could bever plug and unplug all that every time - yes I can catch all the USB with a single connection, and if you spring for the spendy Targus univ portbar or similar you can get the audio and a few others - but you are still stuck with the monitor and the power - minimum 3 connmection - and again, you don't have DVI

considering Asus does such a great job otherwise - and that the world is going to notebooks as full desktop replacement - that they offer no docking options for their best products seems pretty foolish

wouldn't really be that hard for a manufacturer - especially as big as Asus - to come up with a "universal" docking connector and put it on all of their systems - make one portbar or one docking station that everythhing works with

 

there are a few universal port replicators but like the Targus they are worthless to try and run video through - this one:

http://www.compucable.com/usb/embed.asp?stuff=se_unixpress_body.html

at least lets you go to 1280x1024 (and is cool in that it lets you run TWO monitors plus your notebook screen) but even 1280 is a terrible waste of a high rez desktop monitor - AND it won't by all appearances run any kind of intensive graphis - essentially performing an electronic lobotomy on your fancy high faluting new video card

and one has to wonder what tech level of expertise they might have considering these classics

• USB Glowing Miniature Snowman

• USB Beverage Warmer

• USB Mini Desktop Aquarium

• USB Trees with Cycling LED



I actually love this one - gotta get me one:

 

I own a Dell 20" widescreen monitor, the x1600 in the W3j will be able to drive this monitor at full resolution - right?

The V6j is a very sexy notebook, but since I have a large monitor to use when at home the additional screen real esate may not be terribly beneficial to me.

Thanks for the reponses so far.

 

I would certainly think so but I haven't seen (or remember) the max resolution of the card or your monitor.

 

Any card will run that monitor at max rez. even like an extreme graphics crap intel card. or are you talking about running games at the screens native resolution.

 

I'd suggest the W3J if you're at all interested in gaming -- the x1600 will make it viable for today's (and some of tomorrow's games).

 

Hello all,

I'm looking at the W3J as well, especially after reviewing the dimensions, however the screen of the V would be ideal.

Regards,

Adam

 

The thing about the V6j that tickles my fancy is it just a very good looking notebook. The metal finish just screams quality from the pictures, and from what I've read from some posters, the pictures do the laptop justice.

Any W3 users want to comment on its fit and finish? Will we be purchasing a notebook that will last a few years?