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    W7J Casing Material?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by match000, Aug 15, 2007.

  1. match000

    match000 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello,

    I am looking at the ASUS W7 Series W7S-B1B NoteBook Intel Core 2 Duo T7500(2.20GHz) 13.3" Wide XGA 1.5GB DDR2 667 160GB 5400rpm DVD Super Multi NVIDIA GeForce 8400M G - Retail


    What is the casing material of this notebook?

    Is it as solid as a Vaio?


    Thanks alot!
     
    match000, Aug 15, 2007
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    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    It's part carbon fibre composite(so plastic + carbon fibre mix) for its chassis and a magneisum alloy composite(again, with plastic) lid. What are you comparing it to?
     
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    hello, thank you for your help.

    i want the rock solid durability and robustness of a thinkpad. I have never owned a Vaio but a Vaio casing looks solid in pictures (it looks like light metal alloy).

    I was hoping the Asus was also light metal alloy.. alas, its not. It sounds like the plastic-y material of my Toshiba Satellite, which is a shame because the plastic-y material makes it feel cheaper and flimsier..
     
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    match000, Aug 15, 2007
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