OK, I found the guy, it's Icejon that has the 1557 with the slot-loading drive, here are the links to his posts:
His Review:
Work In Progress:
Oh and pictures were there but I guess they're dead now.
HEY that's me, and no i'm not the one that did that. I forgot who did that.
I know that it did fit but it was a bit uneven with the front of the case since the front part curves and the drive is flat so it appeared pushed in. Besides...
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Originally Posted by ASUS Cust Rep
Surge,
Thank you for your opinion in here. The reason I am here, because I do hope to provide some more correct information to all the people in here. Moreover,...
Also, a little note to you ASUS REP, ever been part of a forum? why i ask?
Because you double and even triple post like crazy, can't just say everything you want in one post? try to save some space man.
Anyways, party on!
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Originally Posted by Unleaded
Seriously, Surge540, did anyone crash your 1557GL build review "party". Though the content of your post might ring true, your choice of venue is horrible and your...
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the HD and optical drive yes, replacing the screen with a new one of the same make and model... yes,
replaceing the screen with a completely different panel... havent seen a single...
Wow, what monkey said Dell. , probably never even seen a dell
Anyways, for those specs, i'd say:
AOpen 1557GLS
CL-56
Asus M6N
Mitac 8050
Those are the good ones that I know off the top of my head.
Anyone looking to buy the M6N should consider the AOpen 1557GLS or CL-56.
Why you say? Well because they can kick the M6n's ass, that's why. Plus they're a heck of a lot cheaper.
Just my $ .02 cents.
PS - What do you think of...