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    Z84 Equivalent

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Ice-Tea, Jan 28, 2007.

  1. Ice-Tea

    Ice-Tea MXM Guru NBR Reviewer

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    Hello Gents,

    Anyone know what the non-barebone equivalent of the Z84 is?

    Ice-Tea
     
    Ice-Tea, Jan 28, 2007
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    Goren Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    most likely the G2p. Even though the G2p has a better video card.. beneath the fancy palm rests, lid, etc.. the chasis is the same.

    There is also the W2jp, which is a different chasis, but the only other Asus 17" other than those two. It's thinner, lighter, sexier, built better, but also pricier.
     
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  3. Ice-Tea

    Ice-Tea MXM Guru NBR Reviewer

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    Seems to be MXM ;)

    I'd like to know for sure. Any takers?
     
    Ice-Tea, Jan 28, 2007
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  4. MilestonePC.com

    MilestonePC.com Company Representative

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    If your looking for an Asus alternative then you do have the G2 and W2 series.

    Here's a review I did on the G2.
    http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=3462&review=Asus+G2P

    If you got the money for a G2, you may wanna dig a little deeper to get a W2 series notebook, if you want.

    Or if your looking for a more powerfull GPU, look to other brands, or just wait for the G3 or the XG Station to see what it offers in terms of performance.
     
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    Ice-Tea MXM Guru NBR Reviewer

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    Actually, I wanted to know what the non-barebone version of the Z84 is. The Z81 had the A4, so I guess they may be doing something comparable this time around? A barebone and normal notebook built on the same chasis?
     
    Ice-Tea, Jan 28, 2007
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    PortableOne is said to be offering their WX (Z84Jp) with the go 7950 GTX in the future. Is this going to be a P1-exclusive?
     
    chrisyano, Jan 28, 2007
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