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Any reason why I shouldn't buy the Asus W1N?

post #1 of 82
8/18/04 at 6:56pm
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Speak now or forever hold your peace...

I have been researching laptops for about 5 weeks now. I went from another Dell to Fujitsu to Acer to IBM to Asus back to IBM to MSI then back to Asus...

I have realized that my "perfect" laptop does NOT exist right now and I can't wait any longer.

Here are my priorities:

-You people have my all hyped up for a 9700/128 notebook then I realized...I don't game Sure I'd like to have the latest greatest in case I ever want to but I don't and lower resolution gaming is fine for me. Therefore I want decent graphics but not the best. I do basic photoediting, occasionally photoshop, word, excell, powerpoint, a game every few months, movies, websurfing, etc

-I have a 14" SVGA and that's fine for me but I would like to try something widescreen...not a MUST, but I would like a nice screen

- Portability. I don't travel a lot but I will carry it to and from work everyday--probably using public transportation in San Fran. I'm 6'3, 205 and my current dell is about 7lbs and not too bad.

-Build. I want something that will last me 3 years. I want solid construction and thoughtful design. I want something a little more unique and eye catching. I am in love with that aluminum (powerbook) look.

-3+ hours of battery life. This is just on principle. If it's a Centrino then it should have decent battery life...

Price- About 2500 all together.


Choices:

-Asus W1N. StartechPC will configure it with a 1.7 Dothan, 7K60, 1G (2x512) and 3rd year on the warranty for 2540 or so... It's sleek, not too heavy (for what you get), awesome design, capable graphics, beautiful screen. On the cons it's a bit expensive for what you get. Star tech has been very responsive, no BBB complaints and seems reputable...

Other choices:

IBM T42p. Lightweight powerhouse. Great rep. "Safe choice" but rather bland looking IMO. Can get a top of the line with an edu discount for about 2500 (DVD burner, 1GB ram, 1.80-2.0 Dothan, flexview, 7k60). Not widescreen

Acer 2025. I actually heard these are being discontinued?? Very competitive with the W1N. Less res LCD, slower HDD, 2x256 ram, still priced at $2300. If this dropped to 18-1900 then I'd jump on it...

MSI m510c....the configuration with the SVGA screen and 9700 don't seem like they will be available anytime soon in the US. Non widescreen.

Acer Travelmate 3200 "folio"...non widescreen. Design looks perfect, lightweight powerful. The first edition of this just came out and it's not up to spec with what I want. I'm sure a higher end version will be out in the next few months but that's too far away. Mediocre support??

Sager 3790: Love/Hate relationship here. Love its raw power, but don't particularly think it looks clean in terms of style and ergonomics. I think clevo could have really improved the 3760 chasis and battery life but left it alone. Doesn't seem to have the attention to detail that the W1N has--although the Sager it is cheaper and more powerful. I can't get past the 2h battery life for a mobile computer either...

All in all just don't know if I can beat the W1N's overall package. Anyone with any last minute thoughts, suggestions??

Matt
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post #2 of 82
8/18/04 at 7:27pm
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Originally Posted by mawst95
All in all just don't know if I can beat the W1N's overall package. Anyone with any last minute thoughts, suggestions??
I'm surprised you aren't including the W1N's brother the M6BNe in your comparison. In fact there is a review on the board comparing those two. Look here.
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post #3 of 82
8/18/04 at 7:37pm
unless you really want a 15.4WSXGA screen, I'd go with the Asus M6Bne with a 15.4WXGA screen because it has much better battery life.
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post #4 of 82
8/18/04 at 8:16pm
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Originally Posted by Tourney2112
unless you really want a 15.4WSXGA screen, I'd go with the Asus M6Bne with a 15.4WXGA screen because it has much better battery life.
Agree all the way. If the WSXGA is not a must go with M6N which has not only better battery life but will come to ~2000 configured the same way you have your W1N above. Go to www.powernotebooks.com for a good reseller of M6BNe.
If I had the money, I would have gone with W1N because I want the WSXGA but like the rest of the M6Bne better.
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post #5 of 82
8/18/04 at 8:18pm
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zlatanov et al.

What is it you like about the M6Bne better not considering price? Battery life with me is kind of a wash once I'm over 3.5hours. Let me know your thoughts.

Matt
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post #6 of 82
8/18/04 at 8:28pm
well, if price and battery life are not an issue, then go with the W1N. However, most people would go for the much cheaper alternative.
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post #7 of 82
8/18/04 at 8:39pm
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I just configured the M6BNe at powernotebooks and it came to a shade under 2400 with the 3 year warranty, which is what I would have with the W1N. So really I am looking at 150 dollars difference max. Thing is I have 2500 earmarked for this purchase so I'd rather get exactly what I wanted rather than settle and regret it for the next 3 years.

That's not to say my mind is already made up. I really appreciate as many points of view as I can get.

Matt
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post #8 of 82
8/18/04 at 8:39pm
or 3790. you won't regret it. just get the 12 cell. remember they are quickloading.
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post #9 of 82
8/18/04 at 8:40pm
What's the config you're looking at? Spec me and I'll help you shop around for the M6BNe
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post #10 of 82
8/18/04 at 8:40pm
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excuse me, the price of the M6BNe came to 2321...
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post #11 of 82
8/18/04 at 8:42pm
get the 3790 with the 12 cell option,
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post #12 of 82
8/18/04 at 8:43pm
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1.7 or better Dothan
7K60 or 5K80 HDD
WSVGA+
512-1GB ram
3+ hours battery life
9600/64 or better GPU
Metal design if possible
<$2500
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post #13 of 82
8/18/04 at 8:45pm
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Originally Posted by mawst95
excuse me, the price of the M6BNe came to 2321...
Well, this has to be the Ellite one - it is 200 or so more than a notmal (Supra, I think or whatever the name was). I have done this same config (the one you have for the w1n in your first post) like 20 times or so. The Ellite is kind of overpriced though it does offer some luxuries over the rest but needless, IMO.
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post #14 of 82
8/18/04 at 8:51pm
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2171 CC price. I had it on the 1.8 Dothan, but the 1.7 dothan is what I was looking at for the W1N....350 dollars is a big difference....HMMMMmmmm
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post #15 of 82
8/18/04 at 8:54pm
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Originally Posted by mawst95
I just configured the M6BNe at powernotebooks and it came to a shade under 2400 with the 3 year warranty, which is what I would have with the W1N. So really I am looking at 150 dollars difference max. Thing is I have 2500 earmarked for this purchase so I'd rather get exactly what I wanted rather than settle and regret it for the next 3 years.

That's not to say my mind is already made up. I really appreciate as many points of view as I can get.
Check www.discountlaptops.com for their chembook 2060. It is an Asus M6BN, it will be shipping as an M6BNe within a couple of weeks. Should be about $200 less than the equivalent at powernotebooks.com.
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post #16 of 82
8/18/04 at 8:55pm
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Originally Posted by mawst95
zlatanov et al.

What is it you like about the M6Bne better not considering price? Battery life with me is kind of a wash once I'm over 3.5hours. Let me know your thoughts.

Matt
Well, keep in mind that Asus voids warrenty if the W1N is configured in any other way than the stock config. Startech claimes to be the only dealer to have permition of Asus to change the w1n but I wouldn't bet my life on that. Plus config prices at Startech are way out of my, and many other people's budget range. T
he stock config comes with a weired RAM config of 256+512 which leaves no empty slots for future upgrade.
It also comes with a 1.7 Banias and a 9600 64mb ATI which on these forums is like the bare minimum for a GPU.
The HD is a 5400 one and I think it may be a bit noisier than the Hitachi 7200. Performance is of great importance here, on these forums I mean.
Also I am not sure I can trust that magnetic "latch" the w1n comes with and kind of like the classy looks of the M6N better than the shick w1n.
Basically the only reason I would get the STOCK w1n is the WSXGA screen which the M6N sold in North America doesn't have as an option.
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post #17 of 82
8/18/04 at 8:56pm
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Originally Posted by mawst95
What is it you like about the M6Bne better not considering price? Battery life with me is kind of a wash once I'm over 3.5hours. Let me know your thoughts.
Better graphics, lighter, better port arrangement, I like WXGA over WSXGA, cheaper. Can't beat the look of the W1N though
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post #18 of 82
8/18/04 at 8:59pm
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Originally Posted by pstrisik
Check www.discountlaptops.com for their chembook 2060. It is an Asus M6BN, it will be shipping as an M6BNe within a couple of weeks. Should be about $200 less than the equivalent at powernotebooks.com.
Hey pstrisik, how do you know that it will become the M6BNe? I am willing to go with DL for the Asus M6BNe but right now it is only M6BN.
Thanks.
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post #19 of 82
8/18/04 at 9:31pm
It sounds like you have already made up your mind to me. Just get the W1N and be happy with it. Its a great laptop. The m6BNe is a little cheaper,a and a little more powerful, but it sounds like you truely want the W1N, you argue for it. Its a very pretty laptop, and is sure to be a head turner. Its not all that less powerful that the M6BNe. Anyways its a solid choice. Get it and be happy, it really sounds like its what you want.
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post #20 of 82
8/18/04 at 9:34pm
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Originally Posted by zlatanov
Hey pstrisik, how do you know that it will become the M6BNe? I am willing to go with DL for the Asus M6BNe but right now it is only M6BN.
Thanks.
The chembook 2060E is the m6bne, it even says it is, its just below the chembook 2060(m6bn) on the discount laptops site.

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