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post #21 of 62
1/25/05 at 12:51pm
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Originally Posted by JujitsuFreak
Speak for yourself.

I'll speak for him too! The M6BNE is prettier!

The CL56 just looks too.... bland and rectangle. Reminds me too much of a Compaq Presario back in the Pentium-III days.
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post #22 of 62
1/25/05 at 12:55pm
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Originally Posted by dbhertz
Does this mean just putting in the memory and HD, or does it include CPU installation and everything? I don't have a lot of (read none) experience building laptops, so I'm a little more apprehensive putting one together than I would be of building a desktop.
He means everything. CPU, memory, MiniPCI card, hard drive, everything.

It's really not that hard. Instlaling the components is just as easy as installing desktop components. The only difference is that disassembly is a little trickier. But once you have a good disassembly guide, you'll know exactly which screws to loosen and which panels to lift to get to those components.
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post #23 of 62
1/25/05 at 1:01pm
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Originally Posted by kent1146
He means everything. CPU, memory, MiniPCI card, hard drive, everything.

It's really not that hard. Instlaling the components is just as easy as installing desktop components. The only difference is that disassembly is a little trickier. But once you have a good disassembly guide, you'll know exactly which screws to loosen and which panels to lift to get to those components.
This presumably also means no warranty, of course? I guess it just seems like the mark-up on the CL56 is rather less than it is on the ASUS. The price is set by what the market will bear, of course...
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post #24 of 62
1/25/05 at 3:43pm
The warranty will be covered by whoever created or assembled the part you buy.

If Asus sells you a laptop with a CPU, memory, and hard drive, then the Asus warranty will cover those components.

If Asus sells you a barebones system, and you install your own CPU, memory, and haard drive, then Asus will cover the motherboard, chassis, and LCD. Intel will cover the CPU. The manufacturer / vendor for your memory will cover warranty on your memory, etc.

edit: Who covers your warranty probably makes no difference to you, since you seem to be comfortable enough with computers to troubleshoot exactly what component is causing you problems.
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post #25 of 62
1/25/05 at 8:16pm
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Originally Posted by pr50wner
i have both, the Compal can go FASTER, the Asus has more features, (audio DJ <-- i actually use this feature, SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO reader instead of ONLY SD, 1 MORE usb @ 4USB 2.0, hot swappable 2ndHDD|Batt|Optical drive etc)





i love the KB on the CL56 though


Not you pr50, but kent... explain where you see the CL56 as being more rectangular. Uhm, Asus is a widescreen = more rectangular whereas the CL56 is squarish looking.

Speak for who ever you want - just make it clear you're doing that and not just assume everyone thinks its prettier. That's all.
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post #26 of 62
1/25/05 at 9:21pm
I'm surprised that the M6 widescreen model isn't at least a little less deep than the CL56. That seems to mean that you only lose out on the form factor despite actually having a smaller screen?
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post #27 of 62
1/25/05 at 9:56pm
If you have the money to burn then get the asus m6bne. I was palying around with one about a week ago and i have to say its very nice. Much better screen, okay looking all together. CL56 more of a budget high performance laptop
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post #28 of 62
1/25/05 at 10:06pm
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Originally Posted by JujitsuFreak
Not you pr50, but kent... explain where you see the CL56 as being more rectangular. Uhm, Asus is a widescreen = more rectangular whereas the CL56 is squarish looking.

Speak for who ever you want - just make it clear you're doing that and not just assume everyone thinks its prettier. That's all.
1) The CL56 reminds me of a Compaq Armada

2) Why do I think it's more rectangular?
Compare the front profile of a CL56 with the front profile of an M6BNE
Compare the left side profile of a CL56 with the left side profile of an M6BNE

3) Of course it's my opinion that the M6BNE looks nicer than the CL56. If anybody thinks that is a fact, and not just an opinion, then that person needs more help and you or I.
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post #29 of 62
1/26/05 at 12:54am
One thing is clear, I have no problem whatsoever with you liking the Asus.

I do however have a problem with, possibly your definition of rectangular in respect to those photos you posted, which were not user friendly and didn't do your case justice cuz I had to intertwine them and was unable to see them side by side.

In the pics I posted which shows them side by side thanks to pr50owner - you honestly can't see how the wide screen defines the rectangular aspect of the Asus where the CL56 looks square?

This is all crap obviously, cuz who really cares? I just want to make sure Im seeing the same mathematically shaped figure you're seeing.
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post #30 of 62
1/26/05 at 2:13am
Thread Starter 
I have never seen the asus or cl56 in real life, the asus look a little bit cooler but I choose the compal

I decided to buy it now as I wanted it for school. I was going to wait for the new laptops but because they are all probally going to be more that $1500 anyways its over my budget.

Anyways ill post how i like it after I recieve it. I purchased it off a member on this site.

Thanks for all your help deciding, I cant wait to play wow at school and use it for all my coding.

BTW JuijitsuFreak how ar eyou giong to do
CL56 2.1 Sonoma 533 Fsb
???????????
Is that even possible, is the CL56 able to take the sonoma?
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post #31 of 62
1/26/05 at 2:26am
The compal looks like it's a more convenient, rugged, box like form. Easy to transport and stack. Less protruding parts mean less prone to bumps and damages.

The asus, despite its carbon fiber case, looks a little awkward and flimsier and like it's several separate layers attached together. Would it be awkward to place in a backpack or carry by hand?
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post #32 of 62
1/26/05 at 2:30am
Also, one user who tried both stated that they believed the compal felt more durable and in one piece while the asus was less rugged feeling? Except, pushing on the back of the LCD panel resulted in rainbow effects because there is no metal barrier behind the LCD, i think. Then the compal's plastic is not all that durable? Carbon fiber on the asus should be a benefit.
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post #33 of 62
1/26/05 at 2:33am
I've used the particular Asus in question, and I don't think it's awkward to carry or pack away...and it is definitely not flimsy. The carbon-fibre certainly contributes to this notebook's sturdy construction.

Can't give an opinion on the Compal - never used it before.
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post #34 of 62
1/26/05 at 2:35am
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Originally Posted by smokedvw
I have never seen the asus or cl56 in real life, the asus look a little bit cooler but I choose the compal

I decided to buy it now as I wanted it for school. I was going to wait for the new laptops but because they are all probally going to be more that $1500 anyways its over my budget.

Anyways ill post how i like it after I recieve it. I purchased it off a member on this site.

Thanks for all your help deciding, I cant wait to play wow at school and use it for all my coding.

BTW JuijitsuFreak how ar eyou giong to do
CL56 2.1 Sonoma 533 Fsb
???????????
Is that even possible, is the CL56 able to take the sonoma?
I just think he's implying that he wants a future laptop that looks like the CL56 with those features
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post #35 of 62
1/26/05 at 2:35am
How do the grooves and protrusions feel? The Audio DJ buttons sticking out? Do they seem like they could survive a light smash? Metal parts that get dented and disformed are a pain to fit back together tightly.
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post #36 of 62
1/26/05 at 3:18am
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How do the grooves and protrusions feel?
OK, as far as I remember.

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The Audio DJ buttons sticking out?
Not that I noticed.

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Do they seem like they could survive a light smash? Metal parts that get dented and disformed are a pain to fit back together tightly.
I don't know sorry. I don't have one right in front of me
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post #37 of 62
1/26/05 at 5:56am
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Originally Posted by themessenger500
How do the grooves and protrusions feel? The Audio DJ buttons sticking out? Do they seem like they could survive a light smash? Metal parts that get dented and disformed are a pain to fit back together tightly.
The only thing I'm careful with is watching so i don't slide the battery release accidently woops.
The audio DJ buttons don't stick out. you can just feel them over your fingers if you run your fingers along the side. I'm pretty sure the buttons are plastic, and they would also have to be pushed with a slim object straight into the case to be damaged, which wouldn't happen if you, say, stand the notebook on it's side for some reason.
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post #38 of 62
1/26/05 at 7:02am
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Originally Posted by epp_b
I've used the particular Asus in question, and I don't think it's awkward to carry or pack away...and it is definitely not flimsy. The carbon-fibre certainly contributes to this notebook's sturdy construction.

Can't give an opinion on the Compal - never used it before.

i dont think my lappy has ANY Carbonfiber in it at all, the shell is looks like a composite type plastic but is DEFINATLY not CF, Cf looks like this



it has a weave and CF is flexible + Strong + Light, my Asus does not flex (which is a good thing)

the compal is VERY ugly IMO but who cares, you can paint it whatever color you want, i personally would Prime it with 3 coats, then paint it with car paint or any metalic paint, then throw on 3 coats of clear coat. the only reason why i haven't painted the CL56 is because its my dads LOL
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post #39 of 62
1/26/05 at 10:23am
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Originally Posted by JujitsuFreak
I do however have a problem with, possibly your definition of rectangular in respect to those photos you posted, which were not user friendly and didn't do your case justice cuz I had to intertwine them and was unable to see them side by side.
Geez, man. You're just not letting this one go, are you? The photos I posted don't do my case justice because you were unable to see them side-by side? If you had a widescreen laptop, you could resize your web browser window and see them side by side!

But seriously... You obviously like the CL56. If you also happen to own one, then you are a lucky man, because you own a laptop that you like.

Let's just leave it at that.
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post #40 of 62
1/26/05 at 12:16pm
It has been said that the asus's chassis contains carbon fiber but is coated in plastic for painting. So underneath the layer of plastic is carbon fiber, I think.

Anyone else encounter both before and can attest to the differences in ruggedness/convenience in form/shape?
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