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post #21 of 47
9/22/04 at 11:12am
Very cool! I'll let you know how it goes.

Thanks for the tip!
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post #22 of 47
9/22/04 at 2:50pm
Just e-mailed my order request to Computer World Online in Sydney, Australia. We shall see...
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post #23 of 47
9/22/04 at 3:39pm

Me

What about shipping to Canada / north america same thing sorta? I wouldn't mind getting this wiht the wsxga+ if possible for a decent price
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post #24 of 47
9/23/04 at 3:26am
Can somebody please tell me what is the difference in real perfofmance between R9600 and R9700? Because i am thinking of buying something from Asus W series with beautifull wide high-res screen but am little affraid of installed graphic card - only R9600. I want to play games (it is not my primary reason for owning computer, bud sometimes...)
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post #25 of 47
9/23/04 at 11:33am
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Originally Posted by jswriter
Just e-mailed my order request to Computer World Online in Sydney, Australia. We shall see...
Received a YES from CWO about buying an M6N WSXGA+ and having it shipped internationally. I submitted a configuration (1.7 Dothan, WSXGA+, 512MB, 40 GB HD, DVD/CDRW, ATI 9700, 802.11g) and am awaiting a price quote.
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post #26 of 47
9/23/04 at 11:37am
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Originally Posted by junior
Can somebody please tell me what is the difference in real perfofmance between R9600 and R9700? Because i am thinking of buying something from Asus W series with beautifull wide high-res screen but am little affraid of installed graphic card - only R9600. I want to play games (it is not my primary reason for owning computer, bud sometimes...)
From my understanding, the 9700 is basically an overclocked 9600. I suspect there isn't a substantial difference in gaming performance. Lots of people are playing Far Cry, Doom 3, etc. with the 9600.
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post #27 of 47
9/23/04 at 12:12pm
Thread Starter 
Checking the Computer World site they do seem to have decent prices, although they are a bit confusing cos they still list the older models as more expensive than the newer Dothan ones. The 115729 is what I got, but with an extra 512Mb of memory and a 60Gb hard drive. The 115825 with the 1.8 Dothan is about $250 less than anywhere I could find.

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Steve
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post #28 of 47
9/23/04 at 12:14pm
any more info on importing?
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post #29 of 47
9/23/04 at 12:25pm
SFD: Yes, CWO's price list is kinda hard to follow. I'm trying to get my M6N with the minimal specs possible with the WSXGA+, 'cuz that screen is what I really want. I figure I can upgrade the other components later. The only potential problem I foresee is whether CWO accepts credit cards. From their website, it looks like they may not. I always use a credit card for the extra perks (i.e., fraud protection, additional warranty, etc.), especially on a big, overseas purchase like this one.

SVP: Still waiting on that info from CWO.
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post #30 of 47
9/24/04 at 11:31am
Hmmm...CWO hasn't responded to my price quote and international shipping procedures request. They haven't answered any of my follow-up e-mails, either. I'm beginning to wonder if they're really gonna go through with my order.
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post #31 of 47
9/24/04 at 12:19pm
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Can't help with CWO, but I always go by the principle that if they don't reply within a day stuff 'em.

I got mine from M Square Solutions. Their phone number is 011 61 9280 3389. Email is sales@m2solutions.com.au. My sales guy was Pochi Hsueh.

I've used the B&M part of Capitol Computers for many bits and pieces and they have the M6n at http://www.capitolcomputer.com.au/


Cheers

Steve
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post #32 of 47
9/24/04 at 12:28pm
I agree...if they don't want to take the time to respond, they don't get my $$. I'll try your reseller. Thanks for the contact info!
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post #33 of 47
9/24/04 at 3:30pm
quick question...i was thinking of importing from the UK but what does "inc VAT" mean and do i have to pay the price or the excluding VAT price.

~Thank
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post #34 of 47
9/24/04 at 5:18pm
VAT probably means Value Added Tax.

Where are you looking to buy from in the U.K.?
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post #35 of 47
9/24/04 at 8:00pm
SO can you get the WSXGA+ in New Zealand? I have a friend there that could ship it.
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post #36 of 47
9/24/04 at 9:46pm
Thread Starter 
VAT Value Added Tax, and you don't pay it if it is being sent to the US.

Steve
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post #37 of 47
9/25/04 at 2:45am
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Originally Posted by sfdoddsy
VAT Value Added Tax, and you don't pay it if it is being sent to the US.

Steve
Thanks. I haven't picked out a place yet but i picked up a UK PC mag and it had alot of good info in it. If the import charges aren't that bad i could get a better notebook then in the states at a very decent price.

~Steve
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post #38 of 47
9/27/04 at 7:20pm
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Originally Posted by RGhost
SO can you get the WSXGA+ in New Zealand? I have a friend there that could ship it.
I'm in New Zealand and could ship it. Though you wouldn't want to - the WXGA retail for about $NZ3.5k here - anout $US2300 - with entry-level features.
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post #39 of 47
9/27/04 at 9:32pm
Thread Starter 
Well it's been a week now and the lappy is performing as advertised. Battery life is good if not outsanding. I get three hours while surfing Wi-Fi and playing MP3s through my wireless airtunes system.

The screen is good. I'd like an even higher contrast ratio because at maximum brightness level the black levels aren't as good as they could be, but for movies I simply turn down the brightness a bit, which is something we should all do anyway.

I only have two gripes. The first is that when lying down with the M6 on my belly my left hand occasionally presses the quick play CD controls, but there's probably a way of shutting this down.

The second is the keyboard. While it is generally very good, the upper left hand section around the wsaq and Tab keys is noticeably noisier than the rest, like the keys are hitting the metal behind. My dealer said this was normal but I am unvinced. It hasn't bugged me enough to send it back for a fix or a new keyboard, but it may soon.

Other than that, it doesn't get warm, looks cool and has shiny blue lights.

What's not to like?

Steve
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post #40 of 47
10/6/04 at 5:28pm
Thread Starter 
In response to couple of requests, here's a shot of the keyboard 'mod' I did. It is simply two pieces of very thin foam on the edges of the metal area underneath the keyboard. This stops the noisiness completely.
LL
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