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    comparing the A8jm to the A8F

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by krelkor, May 22, 2006.

  1. krelkor

    krelkor Notebook Enthusiast

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    i had my eye on the A8JM but its out of stock everywhere, and while isnt that expensive is alot of machine for what i need

    this led me to look at http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16834220027
    which unless im missing something, is the exact machine minus 20gigs and the video card

    is there something else im missing?
    any complaints on this model?
     
    krelkor, May 22, 2006
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    Goren Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    yeap, but the lack of the video card is the biggest difference. Battery life and gaming performance should change significantly
     
    Goren, May 22, 2006
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    krelkor Notebook Enthusiast

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    is there any other asus laptops around that price range of the A8F that i should look at?
    only mandatory criteria is 14inch wide screen and 1gig of ram
     
    krelkor, May 22, 2006
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    Goren Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Z62F. you can configure it with 1 gig of ram.. is 14" wide.. and is out now!
    there's also the older Z63a, which is much better looking, but uses the older Sonoma
     
    Goren, May 22, 2006
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    krelkor Notebook Enthusiast

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    alright now that ive found the MXA8JM for 1600, im thinking about buying that again :(
    Has there been any tests on battery life with the notebook using the 7600gpu versus the integrated for office use?
    is there a way to underclock the 7600 for ultimate battery life with software?

    another 400 bucks for lower battery life, i dunno
     
    krelkor, May 23, 2006
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    Goren Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    from what Canadasys reported..A8jm gets around 3 hours with conservative use. Definitely will not get 4 hours. the Z62J, which is 14" using integrated, can achieve 4 hours.
     
    Goren, May 23, 2006
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