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    w3j or w7j

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by lostshadow7, Jun 17, 2006.

  1. lostshadow7

    lostshadow7 Newbie

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    Hey guys, I was wanting to know what yall think. I currently have an 8 lb beast of a Dell Inspiron 5150. I was looking for something smaller and lighter, but still good for occassional gaming. Basically what I'm asking is this: is the w3j worth the extra 1lb for a better graphics card and slightly bigger screen? Will I even notice a difference between the 2 compared to the dell?
     
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  2. mystery

    mystery Notebook Consultant

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    Go for a W3J. Maybe consider even a 15.4". The W3J is 5.5 lbs, most 15.4" can be 6lbs in size... A 15.4" is much better, you'd really appreciate the larger screen in gaming, removes a lot of eye strain and they tend to have much beter cooling.

    Definately dont go for the W7J unless you're going to be gaming 1-2hrs/week at the most.
     
    mystery, Jun 17, 2006
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  3. Darrick

    Darrick Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    I think it just depends on what you need.

    If you want to play the latest games, then W3J is the way to go. But if you just play some old games, and a few new games, I think the W7J will be great value when it comes out.
     
    Darrick, Jun 17, 2006
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  4. kierkegaard

    kierkegaard Notebook Evangelist

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    Yea, depends on what you're gonna play. Oblivion? Definitly need the w3j. Just WoW? You could get buy with a w7j.
     
    kierkegaard, Jun 17, 2006
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  5. SRD

    SRD Notebook Virtuoso

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    if you dont need the compact size of the w7. Then the w3j is the better deal.
     
    SRD, Jun 17, 2006
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    AuroraS Notebook Virtuoso

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    I find the W7j to be one of the best deals/packages out there... it looks great, performs great, and it has a built in camera. Sure it's not a gaming machine... but then again, you're going to be on a 13.3" screen... so who would want to do "hardcore gaming" on such a small screen anyway? For $300 less than the W3J... I would go with the W7.
     
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  7. seya

    seya Notebook Enthusiast

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    If your want great portability with all-in-one features, you should definitely consider W7J. I, in particular, like the built-in camera.
     
    seya, Jun 17, 2006
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  8. royrules22

    royrules22 Notebook Geek NBR Reviewer

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    Wait a minute. You can get a 15" W3J? Where?
     
    royrules22, Jun 17, 2006
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  9. Darrick

    Darrick Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Eh? I don't think anybody said anything about a 15" W3J.

     
    Darrick, Jun 17, 2006
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  10. Dangsy

    Dangsy Notebook Consultant

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    compared to that 8lb dell the w3j is as light as a feather.
     
    Dangsy, Jun 17, 2006
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  11. royrules22

    royrules22 Notebook Geek NBR Reviewer

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    I'm reffering to this:

    Oh wait.. Now it sounds like he meant another 15". I would like a 15" But I can't think of a 15" that's featurewise as good as the W3J.. :(
     
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  12. Darrick

    Darrick Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Yeah, I think mystery was just trying to compare the weight of W3J to a 15.4" there...

    For 15.4" with features of W3J... How bout the S96J / Z96J ? ... or the not yet available V1J :)
     
    Darrick, Jun 17, 2006
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