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    before ordering z96j

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by twister2kf4, Jul 26, 2006.

  1. twister2kf4

    twister2kf4 Notebook Enthusiast

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    After comparing Z96j and Compal HEL80, I finally choose z96j and will order it in one week(maybe this weekend).
    The specification is:

    Asus Z96J Core Duo Barebone 15.4 Inch WSXGA/ATI X1600 256MB/Built-in Camera/Bluetooth
    Display: 15.4" WSXGA 1680X1050 Color Shine
    CPU: Intel® Yonah Core-Duo T2500 2.0GHz 2M 667 FSB
    RAM: Corsair 2GB DDR-2 667 SODIMM (2X1024)
    HD: 100GB 5400rpm S-ATA
    Internal Wireless Card: Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945 Tri-mode 802.11a/b/g
    Optical Drive: 8 x DVD-RW Dual Layer Super Multi
    Bluetooth: Built-in Internal Bluetooth
    Webcam: Built-in Webcam
    Additional AC Adapter

    Linux will be installed. Budget: $1400

    If I miss something in the configuration, please let me know it. Besides, if someone find a deal for this, please share the info with me. I really appreciate it.
     
    twister2kf4, Jul 26, 2006
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  2. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Thats a very good price for that config, good deal.
     
    usapatriot, Jul 26, 2006
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  3. asenna

    asenna Notebook Consultant

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    you can considering going to a 7200 rpm drive .for the rest it is almost asgood as a s96j gets .
     
    asenna, Jul 26, 2006
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  4. KenshinX

    KenshinX Notebook Guru

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    first of all, i recommend ordering from gentech, ken's got really good prices, plus really fast shipping (i ordered in the evening and it was shipped in the afternoon next day.)

    i definetly say spring for the 7200rpm if you have enough $
     
    KenshinX, Jul 26, 2006
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