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    asus f9s

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by andrew``, Oct 26, 2007.

  1. andrew``

    andrew`` Notebook Enthusiast

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    just wanted to check in and see if anyone has the f9s yet
    the prices have come down on it a bit, so i am looking even more closely at getting one
    my main concerns are that i havent seen pictures of it besides the ones asus provides (i want to see the keyboard layout mostly) and each site lists different specs for the ethernet and wifi adapters
    i am not happy at all about 2hr battery life but considering that i cannot find a similarly equipped laptop that is 12.1" or 13.3" for under $1500, i am willing to make that sacrifice (gonna be hard after my compal cl56 got 4+ hours)

    thats enough of my rambling...if anyone has anything to share, please do !
     
    andrew``, Oct 26, 2007
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    andrew`` Notebook Enthusiast

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    shameful bump for the weekday folks
     
    andrew``, Oct 29, 2007
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  3. Geared2play.com

    Geared2play.com Company Representative

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    I ve seen it for a brief minute. nice cheap and works!. I like it. I think the price point is very low for some odd reason. It should be more expensive then a w7s but it is not.
     
    Geared2play.com, Oct 30, 2007
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    mar2k Notebook Guru

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    The specs on this look very nice but I can't find a single review anywhere. Dedicated graphics and HDMI out are a huge plus in a machine this size. Does anyone own one and if so is there an extended battery available and is the mini-PCI card slot accessible (for upgrade to 802.11n card).
     
    mar2k, Nov 1, 2007
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    omni Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    I just ordered my F9S yesterday. Waiting for it.
    Hopefully by next Wednesday, or before that, it should be on my lap :D.
    Anyways, as soon as I get it, I will write a very comprehensive review and answer any questions about the F9S, so just sit tight!
     
    omni, Nov 1, 2007
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    andrew`` Notebook Enthusiast

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    cool, look forward to reading about it !
     
    andrew``, Nov 1, 2007
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    mar2k Notebook Guru

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    Sweet, I look forward to your review. I noticed on the Asus main site that it notes 4, 6, and 9 cell battery options and also 802.11n, so I guess there is hope on the two things I was asking about. The batteries probably are just not available yet since this is a new notebook. I will buy the Intel 802.11n card and do the upgrade myself if the mini-PCI slot is accessible by removing the rear covers. Let us know what you find out and what you think about it.
     
    mar2k, Nov 1, 2007
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  8. firegoldlynx

    firegoldlynx Newbie

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    Also looking forward to your review. On a side note has anyone developed an opinion on how difficult it will be to revert this laptop back to windows XP machine? Driver availability and what not.
    Thanks
     
    firegoldlynx, Nov 3, 2007
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