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    Warrany and notebook cooler

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Viking Quest, Nov 29, 2009.

  1. Viking Quest

    Viking Quest Notebook Consultant

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    Would you get the default 2 year or 3 year ASUS warranty?

    Is it a good idea to use a notebook cooler with ASUS notebooks (do they tend to run hot)?
     
    Viking Quest, Nov 29, 2009
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  2. largefarva

    largefarva Notebook Consultant

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    A lot of people use their laptops for two years before they replace them....myself included. But if you plan on using it longer and buying the extra year would give you peace of mind...then go for it. It's really up to the individual.

    If you have a G series notebook with the 260m then I would advise to get a cooler like the NC2000...especially for gaming. The other lines of notebooks I can't comment on the heat produced because I have no experience with them.
     
    largefarva, Nov 29, 2009
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    bulik Notebook Consultant

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    it would be preferable if you will just buy a speedball. This device will rise the end of the notebook improving the airflow/intake due to large gap between the bottom of the notebook and the table. also, you don't need to worry about extra power for this.
     
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  4. David

    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    I would purchase any laptop with an American Express card. That way, you'll get a free 1 year extended warranty.

    Not all Asus laptops run hot. The only one that tends to run on the warm side is the G51 series.
     
    David, Nov 29, 2009
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    PopRoxMimo3 Notebook Deity

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    How much for the warranties?

    coolers are always good to have.
     
    PopRoxMimo3, Nov 29, 2009
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    They usually run about $99 for North America Warranty and $129 for global.
     
    David, Nov 29, 2009
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