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    Where to buy W3J customized?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by JohnnyTheRed, Jun 8, 2006.

  1. JohnnyTheRed

    JohnnyTheRed Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've checked quite a few places but it seems Asus has backordered this until the end of the month. Anyone know of a reputable place that still has it in stock? I'd rather not wait a month to get a laptop :/

    Thanks
     
    JohnnyTheRed, Jun 8, 2006
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  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    As long as you understand customizing it will void your global warrantee, then customizing it at places like StarTech( www.allasus.com I believe) is an option.

    However, if you just want to upgrade the RAM and HD, its better to do it yourself, save your money and save your warrantee.
     
    coriolis, Jun 8, 2006
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  3. ledzepp14

    ledzepp14 Notebook Evangelist

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    geared2play.com offers the options to upgrade CPU, RAM, and HD, and I believe Eddie has a few in stock.
     
    ledzepp14, Jun 8, 2006
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  4. lmychajluk

    lmychajluk Notebook Evangelist

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    Did you try www.allasus.com (Star Tech)? I don't see a 'backordered' flag over there.
     
    lmychajluk, Jun 8, 2006
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  5. ClearSkies

    ClearSkies Well no, I'm still here..

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    Link to G2P's Ensemble custom page isn't obvious on the main page - it's in the pull down menu on top. Here's the direct link.
     
    ClearSkies, Jun 8, 2006
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    uncletut Notebook Enthusiast

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    uncletut, Jun 8, 2006
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  7. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Taken from the FAQ stickied:

    Colour Shine means its glossy, Crystal shine means enchanced screen. If screens are labeled Colour Shine, then it has to be Crystal Shine.
     
    coriolis, Jun 8, 2006
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  8. uncletut

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    They are definitely backordered till the end of the month as well.
     
    uncletut, Jun 9, 2006
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  9. TheUndertow

    TheUndertow Notebook Deity

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    Ultimately...it's worth the wait - trust me on that.

    http://www.resellerratings.com/find.pl Also reseller ratings is your friend. Look before you leap.
     
    TheUndertow, Jun 9, 2006
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  10. ledzepp14

    ledzepp14 Notebook Evangelist

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    Yea, def wait. The next shipments of W3Js will have a 2.0GHz CPU and 1 stick of 1GB RAM instead of 1.83GHz and 2x512MB RAM. :)
     
    ledzepp14, Jun 9, 2006
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