Asus New Release Thread - G1p, G2p, V1Jp and more! - Page 7

Yes you choose which feature you want when you purchase, correct. it doesn't come with the ability to switch from one to the other.

I'm not sure you understand...
There's only one set of specs for this model.
Both of those features will be on the W3J, there are no choices.

No I didn't understand I thought they were separate features, sort of like glossy and Matte. but you say it is very good in direct sunlight? If that is the case I will most likely buy the W3J.

It works good outdoors, not if you point the thing oposite of the sun [so the sun is behind you while you look at the LCD].
That would definitely hurt.

Regarding the two features...
They're completely different things [as noted earlier].
Only one feature [Color Shine] has to do with Glossy LCD.
The other [Crystal Shine] has to do with the high contrast and brightness of the LCD.
Theyr'e just names... it's what's inside that matters.

Just making sure we understand each other...

hey c9tech, has it been mentioned if the W3J is supposed to have a better screen/viewing angles? Sound? Heat issues resolved?

Less heat for sure, due to the TP of the Core Duo.
Viewing angles will always be small with such a high res screen in a compact size.
Sound... probably the same speakers as before.
Are you asking about the actual sound card or speakers?
It's impossible to get "great" sound out of notebook speakers...

i guess i was asking sound output, but if the speaker hardware is the same,no matter how good the sound card is, it's still limited by the speaker hardware.

as for temps, didn't most of the W3V heat problems stem from the hard drive?

also, one related question, when Asus lowered the HD speed in the W3V from 5400 to 4200, did you hear if that helped with the palmrest heat issue?

First off, there was never a heat issue with this notebook.
Had it been that bad, this model would have never made it out.
That whole misconception stemmed from a few people that posted their harsh opinions on something they didn't completely understand.

One of my co-workers owns this model [w/5400rpm drive] and is very satisfied with it.
He's a mechanical engineer major, and is one of pickiest peron's I know.
For him to be happy with this would assure me that around 95% of everyone would be more than pleased with this notebook.
The other 5% just complain about anything they can.

The reason for the 4200 switch was not heat, it was cost.
This was done across the board [not just W3].
After many complaints from us and a few other resellers, the ASUS Ensemble PM decided to change it back to 5400 on the US upcoming Core Duo models.

When I used his notebook for a while on business trips, I was very happy with it.
Never did I experience any "hot spots" on while working on it for hours on end.
Yes, hot air comes out the vent... that's the most any mechanical/thermal engineer could ask for.
That means that the notebook is cool, because the hot air is being passed out.
This is what most people were complaining about, which is just plain stupid.

Sorry for the long post, but I wanted to make my point as clear as possible.

Thanks for listening.

Asus w1j

Any infos on release dates?

moved to the Dual Core Discussion thread

Asus Vx1

Any idea when this baby is coming out? initially it was due in April.... and what will be the specs?

all i know that its gonna be dual core with an X1600 , widescreen

VX1? x1600?? Why haven't I heard about this before?!?

That's the VX1 Lamborghini.

im still not sure whether its widescreen or not?

It'll be 15" LCD like the one in V6Va.

W3J Available 3/21/06?

I was just doin some casual surfing for notebooks and I came across this pdf file from a European site: www.framocom.be/pdf/asusnotebook.pdf

At the bottom, it says that dual core napa notebooks are available on 3/21/06.
The pdf is dated 3/20/06... Not sure if this is old news or what. Just that it is an interesting find... Im still waiting for an opportunity to buy this thing

More likely sometimes in April and expect delays.

ah thats a deal breaker... any idea if they are introducing a model with awesome specs ( 2.0 duo core, 2 gb ram , x1600 ) and widescreen... anything close to that..?
cheers

How about that ASUS V1j?

Z96J Barebone Napa Platform, 15.4" WSXGA+, ATI X1600.