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    u36sd - u41sv

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by rakattack, May 11, 2011.

  1. rakattack

    rakattack Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am really anticipating both the sandy bridge versions of the asus u36 and u41. But my current notebook is out of warranty and looks like it may die any day.

    I am wondering if there are any comparable notebooks out there curently w/ sandybridge processors fro mother manufactures? preferable w/ the business-like styling of the u36 and u41sv. and preferably at a similar price point. Why is it that Asus notebooks seem to give the most bang for the buck? The only windows computers I've had that seemed somewhat worth a higher price tag was a thinkpad because the customer service was great. my hp experience was so-so. the computer broke a lot, but they did fix it reasonably well while it was under warranty.

    thanks
     
    rakattack, May 11, 2011
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    x220/x220s from Lenovo, Samsung 9 Series, Sony S series, Fujitsu Lifebook SH761.

    None of them hit the sweet spot for price to performance as the U36 though - there is very little time to wait for the U36SD refresh from what I've been reading - it's supposed to be imminent. ASUS has been known to delay launches so I'm not sure it's a safe bet if your system is about to die.
     
    ALLurGroceries, May 11, 2011
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    Yeah I was just told yesterday U41SV was cancelled completely, it's not coming to US anymore.
     
    GenTechPC, May 11, 2011
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    ^wow. Too bad for anyone that was waiting for that system.

    Hmm it looks like the U36SD may already be shipping in Europe but I haven't seen anyone post about it. I guess we have to wait longer in the USA, I'm not seeing it anywhere even for preorder.
     
    ALLurGroceries, May 11, 2011
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  5. rakattack

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    oh that's really too bad. anything w/ similar video card to u41sv?
     
    rakattack, May 11, 2011
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  6. Cpt. Yesterday

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    Well that is depressing. This is one of the computers I was waiting for.
    Where did you hear this from?
     
    Cpt. Yesterday, May 12, 2011
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    Do you know if there is an updated version of the u31 headed this way anytime soon?
     
    chipmoney, May 12, 2011
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  8. GenTechPC

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    Asus will have something new to replace U41.
     
    GenTechPC, May 12, 2011
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    Has Asus given any timetable on when to expect their models to be refreshed?
     
    chipmoney, May 12, 2011
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    Any 13" luvin in the mix?

    As a side note. Thinking back to November/December of last year when all the 'should I wait for SB??' threads were popping up every week, it seemed that most manufacturers were set to receive mobile units first and blogs/tech websites were anticipating SB saturation by end of Q1 beginning of Q2 2011. One chipset recall, many reported throttling issues and over 5 months later, we still don't have much to go by. :(

    At this rate, it won't matter that Sandy Bridge precedes Llano by about 6 months because there is hardly any SB laptops available now.

    Regardless, I'm very interested to see Asus's answer to Acer's TimelineX refresh.
     
    RWUK, May 12, 2011
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    wow, is this confirmed? i was really looking forward to this notebook, what should i wait for now....
     
    onix45, May 15, 2011
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    No I didn't see it on the roadmap.




    Asus will probably have something lighter and thinger than U41.


    Yes it is confirmed at least for US.
     
    GenTechPC, May 16, 2011
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    still no info on the u36sd US/Canada release date? Still nothing official on their site either?
     
    mister_b, May 16, 2011
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    Any idea on when we can expect such device to be released?
     
    onix45, May 16, 2011
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    Well Asus currently has large main in rebates available for the u31, u33, and u43 so it seems like they are trying to sell those. Hopefully that means a refresh is not far off.
     
    chipmoney, May 16, 2011
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    I heard there is parts shortage and was told the same from MSI so it must be true.



    Should be around July.
     
    GenTechPC, May 17, 2011
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    For people who were looking for the U41SV in North America this website
    Asus U41SV (i5-2410M, W7HP) Notebook Computer
    has it for sale. Out of stock now but should be in stock in a couple of weeks according to a sales rep. They are based in Malaysia but the laptop comes with a US Standard keyboard and ships to north america for 22 bucks for up to 45 days or 80 bucks for up to 18 days.
     
    Cpt. Yesterday, May 19, 2011
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    link101ooh, Jun 14, 2011
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