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    W3V vs. V6V (size)

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by abay84, Nov 22, 2005.

  1. abay84

    abay84 Notebook Guru

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    Has anyone had hands-on experience with these machines side by side? I'm wondering if the difference in size really feels that big? The V6V is 2,5 cm (~1 inch) "longer", but thats about it...

    I've searched the net trying to find a picture of the two lined up side by side, but i can't find any, så a picture would be great.
     
    abay84, Nov 22, 2005
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  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If you can wait, I may be able to get some good pictures of them by Friday/Saturday

    The size is very similiar as you mentioned, unless you measure it, only the widescreen -> 4:3 is obvious as a change
     
    coriolis, Nov 22, 2005
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    The size if very similar. But if you hold the V6, it feels a lot slimmer- while the W3 feels a little bit thicker (not much), but smaller. Weight-wise, I don't feel much a difference. I think your deciding factor should be the screen format and then the body.
     
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  4. Goren

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    can't wait Coriolis, it'd be interesting to see how they compare..especially since the v6's lcd hinge is in the rear while the w3 is on top.
     
    Goren, Nov 22, 2005
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  5. abay84

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    I'm planning to buy in january, so take your time to get some fine pics :)

    Actually widescreen or 4:3 doesn't matter, though the SXGA resolution would improve the workspace... i just don't know whether the extra 250 pixels in height wil make much difference!
     
    abay84, Nov 22, 2005
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  6. Iter

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    V6V is a 4:3 screen and the resolution is the same as M6Ne, i believe that some people still like that screen even it is not a wide screen. I like the casing as similar as W3V.
     
    Iter, Nov 22, 2005
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  7. PROPortable

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  8. coriolis

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    Ahaha, no need :p

    I'll probrably take some pictures anyways ;)
     
    coriolis, Nov 22, 2005
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  9. Valsmere

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    I was able to get a feel for both from Justin @ ProPortable, I'm lucky to live about 20 minutes from him so it wasn't a problem. For my needs the W3V fit my needs. The two models are very close in size but I went with the W3. It just felt better and it was actually a better buy with the components it had. I had this unit since the summer, July I believe, and it still rocks. If you can try to get a hands on if possible.

    Valsmere
     
    Valsmere, Nov 23, 2005
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  10. PROPortable

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    Vals,

    Not to make you feel bad or anything, but at some point if you want to take a look at the V6va - not only did it fix/upgrade the couple thing that made you like the W3v....... but they also pumped in a 128mb x700...... It's my new favorite at the moment.
     
    PROPortable, Nov 23, 2005
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