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I'm taking the plunge, finally! (Asus Z71V)

post #1 of 786
2/27/05 at 10:08pm
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Well after six month posting on these forums, and three months before then just reading, I finally got a notebook!

I have purchased the Asus Z71V notebook on pre-order from Integrated System Technologies. The founder of the company, Rick, has been incredibly helpful in answering innumerable questions that I had. Thanks Rick

Below are the specs of the configured notebook I have purchased:
  • Processor: Intel 2.0 Ghz Pentium M (Sonoma), 2MB Cache, 533Mhz FSB
  • Hard Drive: Hitachi 60GB, 8MB cache, 7200rpm
  • Memory: Samsung 1GB (1x1GB) DDR2-4200 RAM
  • Video Card: PCI-E nVidia 6600 (128MB)
  • Optical Drive: Dual-layer DVD-RW
  • Wireless Card: Intel 802.11 a/b/g
  • Battery: Smart Li-on 8-cell battery (x2)
  • OS: Windows XP Pro
  • Warranty: Three year manufacturers warranty
  • Other: USB floppy drive, extra AC adapter, auto adapter,
Total price: $2383.89 USD (or $2948.60 CAD)

What to you all think? See any things you don't like? Inform me!

I'll be sure to write a full in-depth review with lots of pictures. If you have any requests for pictures, tell me here, and I'll take them once I receive it.
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post #2 of 786
2/27/05 at 10:16pm
Asus rocks. That's my only comment.
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post #3 of 786
2/27/05 at 10:27pm
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Ack! I forgot! I need to sacrifce some nanners for no-dead-pixels!

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post #4 of 786
2/27/05 at 10:30pm
Congrats on the purchase! I'll be getting a similar system shortly, but I'm still deciding between the Acer 8104 and the Asus Z71V. I can't wait for your review!
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post #5 of 786
2/27/05 at 10:37pm
Congrats on your new purchase. ASUS does ROCK!
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post #6 of 786
2/27/05 at 10:51pm
Congrats, that system should truly...

RAWK!!!
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post #7 of 786
2/27/05 at 10:52pm
you made a great choice, im getting this lappy to
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post #8 of 786
2/27/05 at 10:54pm
I too purchased the Z71V from Rick and his company. VERY good customer service and excellent price. Highly recommended. My birthday is on March 9th so I am hopeful that it will come in near then.

Product ID: Z71V
Product Name: ASUS Z71V Notebook
Quantity: 1
Unit Price: 790.00
Warranty : 1 Year Mfr Warranty
Mouse : None
AC Adapter : Auto Switch 110/220V AC Adapter (included) Auto
Adapter : None Floppy Drive : None Bluetooth : None Operating
System : None Carrying Case : Deluxe Carrying Case (included)
USB/Firewire External Drive : None IEEE 1394/Modem : Built In
IEEE-1394 (Firewire) and 56K V.90 Fax/Modem 2nd Hard Drive : None
LAN : Built In 10/100 BaseT Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) Hard Drive : None
Optical Drive : Combo 8x DVD/24x10x24 CDRW w/software
(24X/24X/8X/24X DVD+CD-RW) (+89.00) Battery : Smart Li-ion Battery
8 Cell 3.0 - 6.5 hours Wireless Network Card : Intel 2200
Pro/Wireless Network Connection Adapter (+35.00) Video Adapter :
PCI Express Nvidia 6600-128MB Hard Drive : Seagate 40GB/8MB Cache
5400RPM (+79.00) Memory : 1GB DDR2-4200 (64x8,1x1gb) Infineon
(+238.00) Processor : 1.86GHz/2mb Cache/Sonoma 533FSB (+325.00)
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Order Total : 1556.00
Shipping : 30.73
Grand Total : 1586.73
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post #9 of 786
2/27/05 at 10:55pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by B Nietsnie
Well after six month posting on these forums, and three months before then just reading, I finally got a notebook!

I have purchased the Asus Z71V notebook on pre-order from Integrated System Technologies. The founder of the company, Rick, has been incredibly helpful in answering innumerable questions that I had. Thanks Rick

Below are the specs of the configured notebook I have purchased:
  • Processor: Intel 2.0 Ghz Pentium M (Sonoma), 2MB Cache, 533Mhz FSB
  • Hard Drive: Hitachi 60GB, 8MB cache, 7200rpm
  • Memory: Samsung 1GB (1x1GB) DDR2-4200 RAM
  • Video Card: PCI-E nVidia 6600 (128MB)
  • Optical Drive: Dual-layer DVD-RW
  • Wireless Card: Intel 802.11 a/b/g
  • Battery: Smart Li-on 8-cell battery (x2)
  • OS: Windows XP Pro
  • Warranty: Three year manufacturers warranty
  • Other: USB floppy drive, extra AC adapter, auto adapter,
Total price: $2383.89 USD (or $2948.60 CAD)

What to you all think? See any things you don't like? Inform me!

I'll be sure to write a full in-depth review with lots of pictures. If you have any requests for pictures, tell me here, and I'll take them once I receive it.

Did Rick give you an ETA on this bad boy?
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post #10 of 786
2/27/05 at 10:55pm
btw NEED pictures, review hurry

can't wait

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post #11 of 786
2/27/05 at 10:58pm
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Did Rick give you an ETA on this bad boy?
Not an exact data, but it will ship by (late) March, and I should have it by my birthdat (April 5). I can't wait!

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btw NEED pictures, review hurry
Any specific requests?
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post #12 of 786
2/27/05 at 11:06pm
As it stands, the units are due to arrive between Mar14-Mar21. Hopefully we will all be shocked and they show up sooner than expected. I can always hold out for hope

Rick
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post #13 of 786
2/27/05 at 11:07pm
gaming performance/hl2/d3/farcry

bat life with heavy gaming

how hot it gets with heavy gaming

everything else
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post #14 of 786
2/27/05 at 11:15pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pclover8891
gaming performance/hl2/d3/farcry

bat life with heavy gaming

how hot it gets with heavy gaming

everything else
Yikes, I just realized I own none f those games, or any new games for that matter, cause my current notebook just can't handle them! Is there any program to benchmark with those games without actually owning? Like a stress-test or something similar?

But I have some other games (CS anyone?) that I will test battery life with.
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post #15 of 786
2/27/05 at 11:18pm
OMG AAAAAAAAA OFFICIAL GAMING LOSER
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post #16 of 786
2/27/05 at 11:29pm
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I used to buy every single new game when my laptop was good. I would spend something like $50+ a month getting the new games. I was the OFFICIAL GAMING FREAK

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post #17 of 786
2/27/05 at 11:53pm
pff i spend 200$ a month on games
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post #18 of 786
2/27/05 at 11:54pm
well not That much
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post #19 of 786
2/28/05 at 12:13am
i download games.
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post #20 of 786
2/28/05 at 12:19am
www.addictinggames.com

wasted so many hours of productivity there....
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