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    Z96J vs W3J+

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by rj686, Jul 19, 2006.

  1. rj686

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    Ok my buddy just ordered his Z96J, i was set on the W3J+ but he kind of changed my mind. I know the Z96J has a better native screen rez, but is the screen itself better? I can't find any differences besides screen size/rez and the 2nd bay on the W3j, yet with the same hardware, the w3j is a couple hundred dollars more expensive.... input?

    I know no one owns a Z96J because they aren't out yet, but id still love some input ;)
     
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  2. Darrick

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    The W3J is a top of the line Ensemble and is made of the best materials available including the carbon fibre chasis and brushed aluminium lid. I guess that's where the few hundred dollar difference comes from :)
     
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    what are the options to use in the mod-bay? i was thinking a 2nd battery but i didn't know what else i could add.
     
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    As I recall... battery, HD, optical drive, travel tray (still dunno what this is :) )... dunno if there are more..
     
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    travel tray is just an empty piece of plastic really..to save weight haha
     
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    this may be a n00b question, but what is an optical drive?
     
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    Oh, boy..... DVD/CD. ;)
     
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    why would i need two lol :p
     
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    Cause more is better. In the end, that might not be true (single drives perform their individual duties better, but are infinitely more of a hassle). But most drives today are effectively 5 or 6 different drive in one, with Read Cds, Write Cds, Read DVDs, write DVDs (and other types).
     
    CalebSchmerge, Jul 19, 2006
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