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    Which one v6j or w3j for graphics?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by bbutterfly, Mar 28, 2006.

  1. bbutterfly

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    :eek: The more I read the more confused I become. I can't decide between the v6j, or the w3j.... I don't really game much, but as a designer I do lots of graphics is the ATI Mobility Radeon x1600 or Nvidia GeForce Go 7400 best for graphics!
    I will be taking the notebook with me occasionally to see clients and when traveling but I don't think that's a problem with either system. From the pictures I've seen ,I think Asus makes beautiful laptops and of course that's a priority to me ...
     
    bbutterfly, Mar 28, 2006
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  2. TheUndertow

    TheUndertow Notebook Deity

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    The W3j has a more powerful card.

    The V6j has more screen real estate.

    Whichever is most important to you...go with that one.
     
    TheUndertow, Mar 28, 2006
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    pavlova Notebook Consultant

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    I am not a super expert on these models, but I would think that unless you are doing heavy duty animations or 3D models or something, that the real estate would be far more beneficial than the graphics card for your work as a designer.
     
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  4. bbutterfly

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    Is the powerful card as important in graphics or is it more for gaming... I don't want to appear stupid, however I am a little when it comes to the actual
    functions of these bell's and whistles...
     
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  5. bbutterfly

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    I'm sorry I just saw your post Pavola... Thanks
     
    bbutterfly, Mar 28, 2006
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  6. tctic

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    Yes, for your purpose, definately go with teh V6J. The resolution on the W3 is just too low for graphics work.
     
    tctic, Mar 28, 2006
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    When it comes to displaying 2D images or manipulating/creating them in photoshop there is no difference between the X1600 and Go 7400 at all. Now if you use a 3D program you may benefit from the more powerful graphic card. But for all 2D work you will see so difference between the two cards. What I would base your decision on is the screen size. Do you want Widescreen 16:9/16:10 or Standard aspect ratio 4:3?
     
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  8. bbutterfly

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    I would think I'd prefer the wide screen...(I think)
     
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  10. bbutterfly

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    Thanks relachs that was very informative.
     
    bbutterfly, Mar 28, 2006
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    i would go with the V6J and its SXGA+ screen.
    more desktop real-estate for work.
     
    djpharoah, Mar 28, 2006
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    I think we have a winner, Theundertow, I think screen real estate is the way I'm going to go... thanks u guys have really been helpful
     
    bbutterfly, Mar 28, 2006
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  13. darktiger

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    How about this, buy both and whichever you don't like give to me ;-)
     
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  14. relachs

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    just ordered a A6Ja-Q001H :)

    on their site is written that they will receive it on 30th march, i hope i will receive the nb from them on Saturday 32nd march :) :ati: + :centrino: + :asus: = ultra :p
     
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    For graphics work.. the V6va is actually the best...... you'll be hard pressed outside of gaming to see a real difference between the 128mb x700.. the 128mb 7400 and the 256mb x1600......... where you will see a difference is in the screen... and the V6va's screen is on it's own level.
     
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  16. bbutterfly

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    Will the V6Va operate with the new Windows Vista or is that ony duo core...
     
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  17. Johnny9ball

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    V6Va will work with the Windows Vista 32 bit the X700 is fine for that.
     
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    But will a dual core processor be beneficial for designing graphics?
     
    battlecat, Mar 28, 2006
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  19. SRD

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    what do you mean by designing graphics. what program exactly. if your talking photoshop yes i believe photshop takes advantage of it.
     
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  20. bbutterfly

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    I did, I did it my V6j is on it's way!
    Thanks for all the help!
     
    bbutterfly, Mar 28, 2006
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  21. CalebSchmerge

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    You'll love it, it is an amazing machine. I have had mine for 6 days and I still can't believe how amazing it is...this is one long dream...
     
    CalebSchmerge, Mar 28, 2006
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