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    w90 price

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by butter30, Feb 9, 2009.

  1. Kevin

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    Yeah, you obviously know what's going on, so my posts were more for the benefit od others.
     
    Kevin, Feb 15, 2009
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  2. -=$tR|k3r=-

    -=$tR|k3r=- Notebook Virtuoso

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    No, I am just a potential buyer and enthusiast..... so I am not bound by any NDA's. I know there are resellers bound by such, but apparently this does not apply to certain ASUS members, LOL! :D

    I do not believe the retailer ships overseas. :)
     
    -=$tR|k3r=-, Feb 15, 2009
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  3. -=$tR|k3r=-

    -=$tR|k3r=- Notebook Virtuoso

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    Thanks Kevin_Jack2.0, it certainly was not my intent to mislead, and your clarification is appreciated. I was hoping for some of the custom resellers to come forward. I know NDA's are a problem, but it would at least be nice to know the possibilities, LOL! :D

    Hopefully we shall all know soon! :)
     
    -=$tR|k3r=-, Feb 15, 2009
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  4. -=$tR|k3r=-

    -=$tR|k3r=- Notebook Virtuoso

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    For those interested in a custom built W90, these will be the folks to contact:

    Built On ASUS notebooks are custom tailored to your exact needs. Choose the processor, hard drive size, memory, and operating system that fits your needs and build the notebook of your dreams.

    US Resellers - Barebone Notebooks:

    AGear Notebooks www.agearnotebooks.com 866.863.4784
    ContactPC www.contactpc.com 720.348.0398
    CyberPower www.cyberpowerpc.com 800.707.0393
    ExcaliberPC www.excaliberpc.com 877.289.3972
    GenTech www.1toppc.com 626.915.5008
    iBUYPOWER www.ibuypower.com 626.284.8836
    ISTNC www.istnc.com 866.614.8800
    PC Buzz www.pcbuzz.com 714.556.5362
    Red Barn Computers www.redbarncomputers.com 800.796.8809
    RJ Tech www.rjtech.com 800.567.3458
    RK Computers www.rkcomputer.net 845.641.9984
    Targa Computers www.targacomputers.com 866.429.2916
    Tech Spot www.btotech.com 888.580.2951
    Xotic PC www.xoticpc.com 877.289.9684

    http://usa.asus.com/wheretobuy.aspx

    ENJOY! :D

    ***I am a cash ready buyer, and I would welcome contact from any of the above.***
     
    -=$tR|k3r=-, Feb 16, 2009
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  5. fallingcat

    fallingcat Notebook Consultant

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    I think Xotic PC would be a good choice ...

    Justin is very helpful and friendly ... replies emails on time ...

    :)

    A Falling Cat named Spangky

    9 Lives Only !!!
     
    fallingcat, Feb 16, 2009
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  6. -=$tR|k3r=-

    -=$tR|k3r=- Notebook Virtuoso

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    Agreed, #1 on my list so far..... but since the W90 isn't available yet, I will probably be calling each one of them. :D
     
    -=$tR|k3r=-, Feb 16, 2009
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    Anyone have anything new on the W90?
     
    -=$tR|k3r=-, Feb 17, 2009
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  8. gibsont

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    nope, i wish i did....just going to have to wait until monday :(
     
    gibsont, Feb 17, 2009
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    Well, I think the release will be soon! :D

    Daily I have been monitoring the ASUS Support page, watching for W90Vp downloads. Just today, 32 downloads appeared for 64-bit, and 35 downloads appeared for 32-bit.

    PLUS..... not only did the W90Vp-X1 appear on ASUS's FEB Sales Sheet, I have just been informed by another great NBR member, that the W90Vp-X1 now appears on a certain retailer's 'ACTIVE' sales list! :D

    FEELS LIKE IT's GONNA BE SOON FOLKS! (I hope) CAN'T WAIT! :)
     
    -=$tR|k3r=-, Feb 17, 2009
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    ichime, Feb 17, 2009
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  11. gibsont

    gibsont Notebook Enthusiast

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    And which retailer is that :p
     
    gibsont, Feb 17, 2009
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    OK Nay-Sayers, LOL!

    More info from that other GREAT NBR member:

    W90Vp-X1 in ASUS warehouse TODAY!

    They should be leaving tonight/tomorrow and be in the hands of the resellers/distributors within the next 2-4 days. :D

    It's looking good folks..... we just may see it by the 23rd as foretold. HOPE SO! :D
     
    -=$tR|k3r=-, Feb 17, 2009
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  13. -=$tR|k3r=-

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    SO TRUE ichime! :)

    Thanks for the input! :D
     
    -=$tR|k3r=-, Feb 17, 2009
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  14. -=$tR|k3r=-

    -=$tR|k3r=- Notebook Virtuoso

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    I predict the second U.S. retailer will be Best Buy, LOL! :D (but not by the 23rd.)
     
    -=$tR|k3r=-, Feb 17, 2009
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  15. gibsont

    gibsont Notebook Enthusiast

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    lol and whats the first retailer :p
     
    gibsont, Feb 17, 2009
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  16. Warhammer40k

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    I can confirm $tR|k3r's info. An ASUS employee called me just a few minutes ago informing me that the W90Vp-X1 arrived in thier warehouse today.
     
    Warhammer40k, Feb 17, 2009
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  17. -=$tR|k3r=-

    -=$tR|k3r=- Notebook Virtuoso

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    And there ya go folks! You heard it strait from that other great NBR member, LOL! :D
     
    -=$tR|k3r=-, Feb 17, 2009
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  18. -=$tR|k3r=-

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    Sorry, I promised that other great NBR member, that I would not say! :D

    BUT, as soon as we get ours, I'll let you know. :D
     
    -=$tR|k3r=-, Feb 17, 2009
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  19. gibsont

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    could you at least say if its an online retailer or a physical store?
     
    gibsont, Feb 17, 2009
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  20. -=$tR|k3r=-

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    I predict the third U.S. retailer will be Amazon, LOL! :D (but not by the 23rd.)
     
    -=$tR|k3r=-, Feb 17, 2009
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  21. -=$tR|k3r=-

    -=$tR|k3r=- Notebook Virtuoso

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    Hey ichime,

    Did you also note what the article said regarding 'cooling'? AWESOME Bro! :D

    I think the W90 is gonna be PHREAK'in GREAT! :D
     
    -=$tR|k3r=-, Feb 17, 2009
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  22. ichime

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    yep, three fans are always better than one, or two (like in the W840/M17). I must admit, I am pretty impressed with Asus. I was disappointed in the G71v when it didn't come with SLi, but I guess this makes up for it. Too bad I'm already attached to my W840.
     
    ichime, Feb 17, 2009
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  23. -=$tR|k3r=-

    -=$tR|k3r=- Notebook Virtuoso

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    Hey being attached to your W840 is OK, I will not hold it against you! :D

    I just appreciate you being considerate enough to pass on that info.

    Visit us here ANYTIME!

    Thanks Bro! :)
     
    -=$tR|k3r=-, Feb 17, 2009
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  24. Templesa

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    The cooling solution looks great. Cash buyer here... Would be happy to give you my money, mystery r(e?)tailer!
     
    Templesa, Feb 17, 2009
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  25. -=$tR|k3r=-

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    LOL! ME TOO! :D

    I predict the fouth U.S. retailer will be NewEgg, LOL! :)
     
    -=$tR|k3r=-, Feb 17, 2009
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  26. Templesa

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    Yeah im psyched. The M1730 I had sold, so... bring on the brand new!
     
    Templesa, Feb 17, 2009
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  27. gibsont

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    Arghhhh! stop being so cryptic lol
     
    gibsont, Feb 17, 2009
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    -=$tR|k3r=-, Feb 17, 2009
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  29. -=$tR|k3r=-

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    I predict the fifth U.S retailer to be..... blah, blah.... blah, blah, blah, blah, blah..... :D
     
    -=$tR|k3r=-, Feb 17, 2009
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  30. gibsont

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    do you think a custom retailer like xotic pc will be ready to sell on feb 23rd?
     
    gibsont, Feb 17, 2009
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    Honestly I wish, but my understanding is the first sales will be exclusive. :)
     
    -=$tR|k3r=-, Feb 17, 2009
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  32. Templesa

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    I dont care who it is. Let me buy!
     
    Templesa, Feb 17, 2009
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    Sorry, you will have to be patient......SOON! :D
     
    -=$tR|k3r=-, Feb 17, 2009
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  34. Templesa

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    Hehe, I know, but it feels like forever since we saw this at CES with nothing from Asus since, so the waiting is the worst part!
     
    Templesa, Feb 17, 2009
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  35. skeptic9000

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    Is the X1 Model the top of the line model?
     
    skeptic9000, Feb 17, 2009
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  36. terminus123

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    I can't wait to see it come out...I'm just scared of the price number...I'm hoping it's the predicted $2000
     
    terminus123, Feb 17, 2009
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  37. -=$tR|k3r=-

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    Page #1 of this thread, I posted the specs..... ENJOY! :D
     
    -=$tR|k3r=-, Feb 17, 2009
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  38. -=$tR|k3r=-

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    It's looking like $1,999.- for the W90Vp-X1. :D
     
    -=$tR|k3r=-, Feb 17, 2009
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  39. terminus123

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    :), is that the exclusive introductory price?

    if this laptop truly is $2000, I'm sure it will beat any competitor out there easily.
    btw, what's the difference between a 4870 CrossFireX and a 4870x2?
     
    terminus123, Feb 17, 2009
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  40. skeptic9000

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    Ya, I was just wondering if the A1 or whichever models would come out next would be better. Thanks for all the help, it is appreciated. :)
     
    skeptic9000, Feb 17, 2009
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  41. -=$tR|k3r=-

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    If we are talking the Mobility ATI HD 4870, it's simply two cards paired in CrossFire.

    With the desktop versions however, you have the ATI HD 4870 (single GPU per card), and the ATI HD 4870X2 (two GPU's on a single card). Be it the single or dual GPU cards, pairing or linking two of these cards has been dubbed CrossFire by ATI..... similar to nVidia's SLI terminology. :)
     
    -=$tR|k3r=-, Feb 17, 2009
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  42. -=$tR|k3r=-

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    After the exclusive debut of the W90Vp-X1, I am sure other models will follow with different resellers. :)
     
    -=$tR|k3r=-, Feb 17, 2009
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  43. skeptic9000

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    Ok thanks bud =]
     
    skeptic9000, Feb 17, 2009
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  44. JimmyC

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    God I hope the exclusive launch is with Visa :)
     
    JimmyC, Feb 17, 2009
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  45. gibsont

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    are you allowed to tell us what "stores" the exclusive launch is for on feb 23rd?
     
    gibsont, Feb 17, 2009
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  46. -=$tR|k3r=-

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    You are persistent, aren't you? :) Isn't it enough to fill your heart with joy, knowing it will be released SOON? :D
     
    -=$tR|k3r=-, Feb 17, 2009
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  47. gibsont

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    my heart would be even more filled with joy if you would let everyone know on the 23rd, where we could purchase this exclusive product :D
     
    gibsont, Feb 17, 2009
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  48. terminus123

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    when you say "exclusive" does that mean the price?
     
    terminus123, Feb 17, 2009
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  49. Kevin

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    You should really stop dangling information if you aren't going to tell these people anything concrete. It's slightly disrespectful to tease in such a blatant manner.
     
    Kevin, Feb 17, 2009
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  50. Templesa

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    I am pretty sure this machine wouldn't come with anything but Vista 64bit...
     
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