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    U36JC or U41SV

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by skysky123, Apr 15, 2011.

  1. skysky123

    skysky123 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys,

    I'm struggling to buy between U36JC and U41SV. How would you guys compare these 2 machines?

    These are the links to the spec:
    ASUSTeK Computer Inc. - Notebooks- ASUS U36JC
    ASUSTeK Computer Inc. - Notebooks- ASUS U41SV


    I travel for work a lot so I don't want something too heavy and big chunk. In the same time, I do a little bit of 3D drawing with solidworks, so I need some graphic processing power. I want the battery life to be long lasting. (5 hours at least?)

    I fancy the size and weight of U36JC but I like the better graphic card and sandy bridge processor on U41SV. I need some opinions.

    How much more heavier and thicker would I feel between these 2? (I haven't seen them both personally)

    Thank you guys in advance.
     
    skysky123, Apr 15, 2011
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  2. blurpe

    blurpe Notebook Enthusiast

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    Personally I would hold out for the U41SV. From the link you gave, it only weighs about 2kg - this is actually a bit less than a Macbook Pro, which really isn't that heavy at all, and for a 14" laptop is frankly pretty good. While it is a bit larger than the U36, I think that it more than makes up for it with the extra juice of the Sandy Bridge processor.
     
    blurpe, Apr 15, 2011
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  3. Support.3@XOTIC PC

    Support.3@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    I agree with blurpe. The main reason is the CPU. The U36JC uses the first gen cpu while you'll get the new second gen Sandy Bridge with the U41SV which will get you much better performance.
     
    Support.3@XOTIC PC, Apr 15, 2011
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    skysky123 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Actually, there's a little trick the spec page pulls right there. The weight of U36JC is 1.6kg with 8-cell battery while U41SV is 2.0kg with 6-cell battery. I'm not sure how much more will it add on if the one i'm getting is U41SV with 8-cell, but thanks for the opinion. Seems Sandy Bridge upgrade is really worthwhile.
     
    skysky123, Apr 15, 2011
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  5. Riddhy916

    Riddhy916 Notebook Deity

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    there is also upcoming u36sd successor to u36jc
     
    Riddhy916, Apr 15, 2011
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  6. trontobo

    trontobo Newbie

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    does anyone know if there is a planned sandy bridge update for the b43 notebooks? i like the boston battery, and the ruggedness of the business notebook.
     
    trontobo, Apr 17, 2011
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    Does anyone know when the U41SV is coming out and the approximate price its going to be selling at?
     
    pdot, Apr 17, 2011
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  8. skysky123

    skysky123 Notebook Enthusiast

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    U41SV is already available in Malaysia and it's selling at MYR2899= USD 959
    I guess I would go this. I'm losing on some portability but I get a very good upgrade on the graphic card and processor.
     
    skysky123, Apr 17, 2011
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  9. eddyd2210

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    Do you have a link for this please?
     
    eddyd2210, Apr 19, 2011
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  10. tetrismaster

    tetrismaster Notebook Consultant

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    Which is considered higher end, the upcoming U36SD or U41SV?
     
    tetrismaster, Apr 20, 2011
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  11. chipmoney

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    The u36 is made out of sturdier materials while the u41 is largely plastic, but the u41 has a better graphics card.
     
    chipmoney, Apr 20, 2011
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  12. ALLurGroceries

    ALLurGroceries  Vegan Vermin Super Moderator

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    I'm not sure about the b43 I have been looking for a SNB update myself.

    Today I just found mention of a B53E and B53S, I'm assuming those are the upcoming 15" refresh.

    On the polish ASUS forum they are listed under Notebooks as 'latest model' along with the G74SX, but there is nothing besides support pages that I can find.
     
    ALLurGroceries, Apr 21, 2011
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