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    UK VX2s santa rosa specs

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Ib14132302, Jun 14, 2007.

  1. Ib14132302

    Ib14132302 Notebook Geek

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    the santa rosa VX2 is due out at the end of june. Just seen the UK specs, no C2D T7700, 'only' T7500, no Blue-Ray drive, HDD increased to 200GB (doesn't say how fast). no 8700m GT, price is very similar to previous version.

    Operating System

    Windows® Vista™ Ultimate
    Processor

    Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T7500 2.2GHz
    800MHz, 4MB L2 cache
    Memory

    2048MB DDR2 667 Memory
    Hard Disk

    200GB SATA hard drive
    Graphics

    Nvidia GeForceGo 8600M GT 512MB
    Display

    15.4" WSXGA+ (1680x1050) ColorShine TFT-LCD
    Asus Splendid Video Intelligent Technology
    Zero Bright Dot
    Optical Drive

    DVD±RW Supermulti

    http://www.nexus13.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=307&idproduct=1131

    I am a tiny bit disappointed,but still looks amazing, I will get the black one. :)

    forgot to mention it has 1gb of turbo memory (but by all accounts this does not do anything at the present.)

    JC
     
    Ib14132302, Jun 14, 2007
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  2. taelrak

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    Eh...it's just basically a plain refresh without any surprises :(

    How disappointing...well not disappointing...it's still an amazing machine but...Asus could've done better :p

    I'm glad I didn't wait.
     
    taelrak, Jun 14, 2007
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  3. AlexOnFyre

    AlexOnFyre Needs to get back to work NBR Reviewer

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    Seriously, no HD DVD drive? For shame...
     
    AlexOnFyre, Jun 14, 2007
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  4. Lynxie

    Lynxie Notebook Guru

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    No HDMI/DVI either? Don't see what makes this machine better then a G1S really, except for the Lambo-look.....
     
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    Well it's a business machine - or at least built from a business-machine chassis. It has all the security features of a business machine as well.
     
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  6. Ib14132302

    Ib14132302 Notebook Geek

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    yeah....even the much cheaper sony FZ has BR drive, but I am pretty sure the Vx2s has Dvi/hdmi

    at least they did not add another 100 pounds to the price, I still think this is the best looking notebook ever produced, much better than the new Acer 'gemstone' series designed by BMW. :p

    JC
     
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    Well, if you want to go by car brand names, the Lambo > Ferrari >> BMW.

    In terms of laptops, I guess it's more like Lambo >>>>>>>> BMW > Ferrari :p
     
    taelrak, Jun 14, 2007
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