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    hi, models with webcams?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by squall0110, Aug 31, 2006.

  1. squall0110

    squall0110 Notebook Enthusiast

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    hey guys, i was wondering if you guys could help list asus laptops with a webcam and at least a x1600 vid card, and 15.4inch or smaller screen?
    thanks
     
    squall0110, Aug 31, 2006
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    Sirius Notebook Consultant

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    the only one i can think of is the z96j which is 15.4" with x1600 and a webcam
    the w3j has a x1600 but no webcam.
    the a8jm or f3jm might be an option which has a webcam and a 7600 geforce.
    and the w7j has a webcam but only a geforce 7400.
    only other models that have both are 17" models i think
     
    Sirius, Sep 1, 2006
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  3. ProfessorChaos

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    The Asus A8Ja has a webcam and X1600.
     
    ProfessorChaos, Sep 1, 2006
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    What do you need the webcam for? Are you going to use it all the time? You could just get any computer and grab a tiny travel webcam off ebay for dirt cheap!
     
    Mikeoo17, Sep 1, 2006
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    germancasaretto Notebook Geek NBR Reviewer

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    Asus A6Jc has an integrated 1.3 megapixel webcam with mic, and it comes with nVidia GeForce Go 7300. 128 MB dedicated, plus 128 shared with hypermemory I think... Also, 15,4" screen

    It's the one I own. Highly recommended.
     
    germancasaretto, Sep 1, 2006
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    What kind of battery life are you getting on that?
     
    silverwolf0, Sep 1, 2006
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    germancasaretto Notebook Geek NBR Reviewer

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    It came with 8 cell battery. It's not the one that's bigger than the laptop (like Dell's 9 cell); it fits perfectly in the space provided.

    Using the Power4Gear utility, I can get about 3 and a half hours of light office or wifi internet surfing. I just turn the CPU to 50% and low a bit the brightness level.

    When using it on batteries, at full performance, it consumes 10% every 10 minutes (1:40 hours of heavy work). This is when I play Need for Speed, with almost every visual effect enabled.

    I also configured a DVD movie mode, with more brightness, CPU at 25% and no stand-by nor hibernation. After watching a 2 hour movie, 30-40 % of battery still remain.

    Although it's not a 'battery saving' laptop, having an 8 cell battery and this customizable power modes makes battery last a bit more.

    One more thing, this power modes are swiched by pressing just a button next to power-on one. Very useful: but you take a while to get used to them.
     
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    Asus F3Ja, never really seen it mentioned here so maybe it has a different model number outside of the U.K., but anyway this has a 256mb X1600 and a 1.3 megapixel camera.

    Only had it a few days but it seems realy good so far.
     
    Wizard Of Oz, Sep 1, 2006
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  9. squall0110

    squall0110 Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks guys,
    I'll be in hong kong this coming winter and am a business student, so i'll need it for video conferencing and so my gf won't get pissed off not seeing me.
    i need a strong vid card because of gaming too,
    i was really hoping for the v1j to come to NA, but tough luck to that i suppose =T
     
    squall0110, Sep 1, 2006
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  10. mythless

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    the V1J is a go, isn't it?
     
    mythless, Sep 1, 2006
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