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    W3j mamron with camera

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by fxguy, Oct 5, 2006.

  1. fxguy

    fxguy Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is the new refresh of the W3j with Memron slated to get an integrated camera like the Sony SZ?
    Thanks!
     
    fxguy, Oct 5, 2006
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  2. Pitabred

    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    mamron? memron? What's that? Are you talking about Merom, better known as Core 2 Duo? It's unlikely that a design refresh will add such a major component though. That would require a major case modification, versus just plugging in a different chip. So the answer is "All signs point to no", but that's not definitive.
     
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  3. Angelic

    Angelic Kickin' back :3

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    No, it is definite, the chasis will not be changed, and there is no room for an integrated camera on the LCD frame. I believe this was discussed before.
     
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    Personally, I can't wait for the mammary models..... ;)

    You're not going to see a camera on the W3 anytime in the near future. Doing so would require some reengineering as theere is no room in the lid of the lcd as is...... I doubt it'll happen for the santa rosa releases in the spring, but that would be the best shot. It's my opinion that they'd simply make a 14" on a totally new platform and include a camera in the design and replace the W3 series before they redid the current W3........ the W3 series is only through a little more than half it's life cycle though.
     
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    I 'd like the mammary model too! And I am sure it already comes with plenty a silicon...
     
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    ... I'm glad at least one person got that.
     
    PROPortable, Oct 5, 2006
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