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I recently had to replace my Z71v's hard drive. Instead of restoring my old hard drive from backup I have decided to reinstall everything to eliminate all the built up garbage. My backup was one of those one-button push external hard...

Thanks Djembe. I went with the Seagate, but only 80 GB (my reseller didn't have any 100 GB, and I needed my lappy for a major presentation soon). Maybe I'll do the old Ebay swapout someday.

I am also going to replace my hard drive (my first went paperweight on me after only 15 months). I'd like a 7200 rpm with at least 80-100 GB. Any recommendations? What do you think of the Seagate Momentus 7200 rpm 100GB? I have an...

Quote: Originally Posted by smilepak You guys realized that Asus is the 4rd highest notebook discussion forum on notebookforums.com? Behind only Dell, Alienware, and Sager? hehehe 4rd? I believe the 4rd...

Here's Djembe's take on it: the best info says no. Asus included it in the chassis design because they were uncertain of whether or not they would put PCMCIA or ExpressCard. When they chose PCMCIA, they just put a cover on the...

Anyone know if this is in the states? All I know about here is Verizon's aircard.

Djembe, you rock! Now I'll have to look through it and see if I dare do it! This looks like a great forum in general, too! Thanks!

Thanks. That makes sense. Bummer. Anyone know how to get bluetooth internal on the Z71v? I have talked with one out-of-state reseller who claims he can do it, but the expense and required time to be without my laptop are holding...

I know that Eddie from Geared2Play has been very active on this forum in the past, and has been very helpful here in answering questions. I don't think I've seen any posts from him lately, though. Don't quite know why.

Thanks for the reply. I am talking about the little door on the same side of the computer as the PCMCIA card slot, next to the SD card reader labeled "express." Right now it has no function, but one would think that Asus was...