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    w3j equivalents

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by impoze, Aug 10, 2006.

  1. impoze

    impoze Notebook Enthusiast

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    i'm planning on getting the w3j and just want to check out the equivalents from other brands and compare its value and so on...

    i know there is the a8jm but i think the w3j aesthetics is a lot nicer, but i'm not sure what there is from the other brands and how they match up to the w3j.
     
    impoze, Aug 10, 2006
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  2. c9tech

    c9tech Notebook Evangelist

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    None. :D
    Why would you want to part from the ASUS family, let alone the W3J model... :confused:
    It's hard to beat such a well rounded machine.
     
    c9tech, Aug 10, 2006
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    Tactickz Notebook Geek

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    Compal's HGL-30, I was also dead set on getting the w3j until I noticed that the Compal has equal, if not more features than the w3j and costs less. I kinda like how it looks too :)
     
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  4. impoze

    impoze Notebook Enthusiast

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    i had a look at the compal review here on notebookreview, but i didnt really like the look of it... i guess the w3j is really hard to beat on looks heh
     
    impoze, Aug 10, 2006
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  5. Tactickz

    Tactickz Notebook Geek

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    If you have the money to spend, go for it =) both are great machines
     
    Tactickz, Aug 10, 2006
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    Darrick Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    I think the Compal HGL30 is on the level of A8Jm as opposed to W3J in terms of build quality .... performance wise, I think all 3 are pretty equal...
     
    Darrick, Aug 10, 2006
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  7. ClearSkies

    ClearSkies Well no, I'm still here..

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    While you can put together a comparable machine to the W3 in terms of components, you don't get the materials and construction of the W3. Yes, you pay a premium for it, but you get what you pay for ;).

    In the Asus line the A8jm is a good alternative, as is the W7. Outside of Asus, I'd probably stick with the Compal.
     
    ClearSkies, Aug 11, 2006
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