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khadre · 09-09-2008, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Djembe

www.istnc.com

Their business name used to be called Integrated Systems Technologies and it recently changed to Carolina Computing, but it's still the same site.

Great, I check their site out. If they provide the kind of service to you like that, then that's great CS there!

khadre · 09-09-2008, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Djembe

Well, my three-year warranty officially expires Wednesday. It's funny that when I got this notebook, I'd never have imagined that I'd ever actually use 5 USB ports at the same time (external hard drive (uses 2), TV tuner, printer, and iPod), the card reader (I've used SD cards with it), or SPDIF (digital output to my Logitech Z-5500 speakers), and the only games I played with any regularity were Starcraft and Myst 3: Exile (since then, I've played several hours of Battlefield 2, Command & Conquer Generals, Battle for Middle Earth, some Sega Genesis & Sony Playstation games via emulators, Civilization 3 Complete, Half-Life 2, and most recently Guild Wars). I burned my first dual-layer DVD over two and a half years after I bought the computer, and I've even found some convenient uses for the AudioDJ buttons on the front (they're great for ejecting discs without booting up an operating system). It just goes to show that you never quite know what you'll end up using your notebook computer for and it's better to be prepared.

I agree with you on not imagining ever using 5 usb ports. I ended using all 4 usb ports fulltime on my Sager and needing a 5th for interchangeable use but had to compromise on the 4th port on that Sager.

I try to buy laptop that I can grow into (buy with more features: speed, expansion, capacity, etc).

Due to budget constraint I ended up buying the Asus M50VM-B2, only has 4 usb ports so I may need to get a usb 2.0 PC card. (which I hate to use, since the ones I have tried sucks or have issues).

slashor · 11-25-2008, 09:31 AM

Hi!

Ive got a big Problem. My Notebook (Z71V) isnt working properly anymore.
Im just able to boot windows in vga mode and there appear crazy mixed signs on the screen. Even if i join the bios there are red lines everywhere.

I think my graphic card (geforce go 6600) is broken.
Maybe and hopefully im wrong. Thats why i ask you guys for help.

Anyone got a clue what this failures also can be made by?
If it is the graphic adapter. Does anyone know a small budget graphic card to replace the geforce?

Im using my z71v for three years now and never had problems. This problem occured suddenly.
Ive also tried to plug in my tft screen but the same problems occure.

Thanks for your help and greets from germany
-slashor

Djembe · 11-25-2008, 05:22 PM

Yup, sounds like your video card is broken. Your graphics card is made by Asus for the Z71V, so you won't find a generic one for less money. However, Asus does make 2 versions of it, one with 64 MB or VRAM and one with 128 MB of VRAM. The 64MB one is less expensive.

slashor · 11-29-2008, 03:20 AM

So its kind of impossible to replace it with another one like ati?
I thought this mxm port is there ro be able to change it.

So anyone got an idea how expensive an asus video card with 64mb of vram is?
I asked the distributor i bought this from. He wants to have 250€ or more.
Thats pretty expensive. I dont even think the z71v is even worth the 250€ if it would be not broken.

thanks anyway
and greets
-slash

Djembe · 11-29-2008, 06:45 PM

Unfortunately, the Z71V video card is not MXM compatible. There was some discussion on this back when the notebook came out, but MXM-Upgrade, the definitive source for MXM compatibility info, concluded that the Z71V doesn't qualify.

Last I checked the video card cost $200 by itself. However, computers (and presumably computer parts) tend to cost less in the US than they cost elsewhere. You can call Asus Germany and see if they would sell the part to you for less than your reseller.

Djembe · 03-02-2009, 03:37 PM

Review updated

smilepak · 05-05-2009, 12:32 AM

Oh sheesh...

I totally took mine apart and lost screws to the LCD. So can't put it back together ahahah

Now that Windows 7 is out, i might try that on there to see how it performs

Djembe · 05-05-2009, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smilepak

Oh sheesh...

I totally took mine apart and lost screws to the LCD. So can't put it back together ahahah

Now that Windows 7 is out, i might try that on there to see how it performs

I stripped a screw taking it apart once and got some extras from Rick at ISTNC. I'm not sure if ProPortable's still in business, but you can check with Justin or whoever's in charge there now to see if they've got any spare screws. Alternatively, Eddie might have some.

And I've had Win 7 Beta on it since it came out (downloading the RC now). It seems to work well for the most part. The only major issues in the Beta were that it would crash when attempting to start up after standby and it made my video card run hotter when idle.

alawi · 05-06-2009, 05:33 AM

How Much the price?

Djembe · 05-06-2009, 05:06 PM

the price of the Z71V? I bought mine for $1945 in 2005.

smilepak · 05-07-2009, 01:41 AM

Yea, that is what disappointed with the Z71v for me. Overall it was a great laptop. The LCD screen I was able to replace to a better one, but can't replace the video card. It tends to rev up with Vista each time I use the touch pad. It does get fairly hot.

I think my next would be a 13" laptop. Either Sony or Dell.

qhn · 05-07-2009, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smilepak

Yea, that is what disappointed with the Z71v for me. Overall it was a great laptop. The LCD screen I was able to replace to a better one, but can't replace the video card. It tends to rev up with Vista each time I use the touch pad. It does get fairly hot.

I think my next would be a 13" laptop. Either Sony or Dell.

Take a look at MSI EX3xx line

cheers ...

Hoss945 · 07-07-2009, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Djembe

I stripped a screw taking it apart once and got some extras from Rick at ISTNC.

Could you please let me know how you contacted Rick at ISTNC? When was the last time you contacted him or anyone at ISTNC? I've been trying to contact them for months with no luck. Please email me contact info if possible. thanks.

Djembe · 07-11-2009, 10:13 AM

I replied to your PM.

It seems like most of the 2004-2005 era whitebook resellers have either gone under or stopped selling notebooks. Last I knew, ISTNC has pretty much given up on selling notebooks and gone back to servers as their only sales.

11-25-2008, 05:22 PM	#169
Djembe drum while you work Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: online Posts: 22,882 Reviews: 5 Benchmarks: 50 Credits: 138,900	Yup, sounds like your video card is broken. Your graphics card is made by Asus for the Z71V, so you won't find a generic one for less money. However, Asus does make 2 versions of it, one with 64 MB or VRAM and one with 128 MB of VRAM. The 64MB one is less expensive. __________________ Notebook Forums Moderator & Administrator 590 bans and counting...

11-29-2008, 06:45 PM	#171
Djembe drum while you work Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: online Posts: 22,882 Reviews: 5 Benchmarks: 50 Credits: 138,900	Unfortunately, the Z71V video card is not MXM compatible. There was some discussion on this back when the notebook came out, but MXM-Upgrade, the definitive source for MXM compatibility info, concluded that the Z71V doesn't qualify. Last I checked the video card cost $200 by itself. However, computers (and presumably computer parts) tend to cost less in the US than they cost elsewhere. You can call Asus Germany and see if they would sell the part to you for less than your reseller. __________________ Notebook Forums Moderator & Administrator 590 bans and counting...

03-02-2009, 03:37 PM	#172
Djembe drum while you work Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: online Posts: 22,882 Reviews: 5 Benchmarks: 50 Credits: 138,900	Review updated __________________ Notebook Forums Moderator & Administrator 590 bans and counting...

05-05-2009, 12:32 AM	#173
smilepak You've Been Modded! Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,626 Reviews: 1 Credits: 1,435	Oh sheesh... I totally took mine apart and lost screws to the LCD. So can't put it back together ahahah Now that Windows 7 is out, i might try that on there to see how it performs __________________ [Asus Z71v \| Intel Pentium-M 1.7 (735) => Overclocked 2.26Ghz \| 2 GB DDR2-533 Corsair] [ SPK's Asus Z71V Review \| Asus Z71V Unofficial Support Thread \| SPK's Website \| Photo Blog \| Hotel Blog \| SAP Blog ] Last edited by smilepak; 05-05-2009 at 12:35 AM.

05-06-2009, 05:06 PM	#176
Djembe drum while you work Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: online Posts: 22,882 Reviews: 5 Benchmarks: 50 Credits: 138,900	the price of the Z71V? I bought mine for $1945 in 2005. __________________ Notebook Forums Moderator & Administrator 590 bans and counting...

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11-25-2008, 09:31 AM	#168
slashor Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2 Credits: 431	Hi! Ive got a big Problem. My Notebook (Z71V) isnt working properly anymore. Im just able to boot windows in vga mode and there appear crazy mixed signs on the screen. Even if i join the bios there are red lines everywhere. I think my graphic card (geforce go 6600) is broken. Maybe and hopefully im wrong. Thats why i ask you guys for help. Anyone got a clue what this failures also can be made by? If it is the graphic adapter. Does anyone know a small budget graphic card to replace the geforce? Im using my z71v for three years now and never had problems. This problem occured suddenly. Ive also tried to plug in my tft screen but the same problems occure. Thanks for your help and greets from germany -slashor

11-29-2008, 03:20 AM	#170
slashor Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2 Credits: 431	So its kind of impossible to replace it with another one like ati? I thought this mxm port is there ro be able to change it. So anyone got an idea how expensive an asus video card with 64mb of vram is? I asked the distributor i bought this from. He wants to have 250€ or more. Thats pretty expensive. I dont even think the z71v is even worth the 250€ if it would be not broken. thanks anyway and greets -slash

05-06-2009, 05:33 AM	#175
alawi Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 92 Credits: 91	How Much the price?

05-07-2009, 01:41 AM	#177
smilepak You've Been Modded! Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,626 Reviews: 1 Credits: 1,435	Yea, that is what disappointed with the Z71v for me. Overall it was a great laptop. The LCD screen I was able to replace to a better one, but can't replace the video card. It tends to rev up with Vista each time I use the touch pad. It does get fairly hot. I think my next would be a 13" laptop. Either Sony or Dell. __________________ [Asus Z71v \| Intel Pentium-M 1.7 (735) => Overclocked 2.26Ghz \| 2 GB DDR2-533 Corsair] [ SPK's Asus Z71V Review \| Asus Z71V Unofficial Support Thread \| SPK's Website \| Photo Blog \| Hotel Blog \| SAP Blog ]

07-11-2009, 10:13 AM	#180
Djembe drum while you work Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: online Posts: 22,882 Reviews: 5 Benchmarks: 50 Credits: 138,900	I replied to your PM. It seems like most of the 2004-2005 era whitebook resellers have either gone under or stopped selling notebooks. Last I knew, ISTNC has pretty much given up on selling notebooks and gone back to servers as their only sales. __________________ Notebook Forums Moderator & Administrator 590 bans and counting... Last edited by Djembe; 07-11-2009 at 10:15 AM.

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