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Bahama.Llama · 10-10-2005, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Djembe

Review is updated once again with info about the modular battery. If you have any questions, feel free to ask!

Been a while since I"ve seen this review. *sigh* the good 'ol days of thinking the Z71V has one USB 2.0 and 4 USB 1.1's

Djembe · 11-10-2005, 04:50 AM

I added a section on Durability and made some other minor edits to reflect the most up-to-date info and thoughts on various sections.

pyro_dragun · 11-11-2005, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Djembe

I added a section on Durability and made some other minor edits to reflect the most up-to-date info and thoughts on various sections.

Heh, nice to know about the durability. Mine hardly ever moves from my desk, so I don't think I will have too many problems with that.

Djembe · 12-16-2005, 04:14 PM

battery issue resolution, part 3 included.

Djembe · 01-20-2006, 07:49 PM

Updated with 3DMark06 scores

smilepak · 01-22-2006, 06:38 PM

How about a comparison between 3DMark 06 and 3DMark05 on those drivers? Nice job btw

Djembe · 01-22-2006, 07:35 PM

sure! Just have to re-download 3DMark05 and I'll post the comparison.

smilepak · 01-23-2006, 03:30 PM

Now only if you could figure out how to replace the gfx card on this baby like they did on the DELL. hehehe

Djembe · 01-23-2006, 03:37 PM

wait until Nvidia releases the 7600 and we'll see

Djembe · 01-23-2006, 04:05 PM

Okay, 3DMarks 03, 05, & 06 updated for the 81.98 driver version and listed at stock and overclocked settings

Djembe · 04-05-2006, 01:19 PM

Pictures and comments added to show notebook wear after a year. Happy anniversary, Z71v!

mac_bug · 04-21-2006, 05:09 AM

personally I found the fn key in the lower left corner some what annoying, especially when playing games that uses the ctrl key extensively such as HOmeworld 2. Also the other thing that annoys me a lot is the fact that it's impossible to use the function keys without both hands since you'd need one hand to hold down the fn key while your right hand goes to the top

As far as my laptop keys go I've only had it for a couple of months, but I've found that compared to my standard keyboard some keys are not as touch sensitive as I would like, and I think I definitely noticed problems such as having to press harder on certain keys after some extensive gaming sessions on the laptop involving the use of arrow keys etc.

Djembe · 04-22-2006, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mac_bug

personally I found the fn key in the lower left corner some what annoying, especially when playing games that uses the ctrl key extensively such as HOmeworld 2. Also the other thing that annoys me a lot is the fact that it's impossible to use the function keys without both hands since you'd need one hand to hold down the fn key while your right hand goes to the top

As far as my laptop keys go I've only had it for a couple of months, but I've found that compared to my standard keyboard some keys are not as touch sensitive as I would like, and I think I definitely noticed problems such as having to press harder on certain keys after some extensive gaming sessions on the laptop involving the use of arrow keys etc.

hmmm... I haven't had any keyboard issues (although I do agree that the Fn + other keys can be annoying if you only have one hand to do it with)

Djembe · 11-02-2006, 02:08 AM

Updated several sections, added new NBF review star ratings & descriptions, and added new section on battery wear. the updates continue!

Djembe · 02-23-2007, 05:44 PM

Added new lower voltages and closing hook replacement story, clarified battery wear

Linux support may be next

11-10-2005, 04:50 AM	#122
Djembe drum while you work Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: online Posts: 22,882 Reviews: 5 Benchmarks: 50 Credits: 138,900	I added a section on Durability and made some other minor edits to reflect the most up-to-date info and thoughts on various sections. __________________ Notebook Forums Moderator & Administrator 590 bans and counting...

01-20-2006, 07:49 PM	#125
Djembe drum while you work Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: online Posts: 22,882 Reviews: 5 Benchmarks: 50 Credits: 138,900	Updated with 3DMark06 scores __________________ Notebook Forums Moderator & Administrator 590 bans and counting... Last edited by Djembe; 01-20-2006 at 09:00 PM.

01-22-2006, 06:38 PM	#126
smilepak You've Been Modded! Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,626 Reviews: 1 Credits: 1,435	How about a comparison between 3DMark 06 and 3DMark05 on those drivers? Nice job btw __________________ [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 ]

01-22-2006, 07:35 PM	#127
Djembe drum while you work Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: online Posts: 22,882 Reviews: 5 Benchmarks: 50 Credits: 138,900	sure! Just have to re-download 3DMark05 and I'll post the comparison. __________________ Notebook Forums Moderator & Administrator 590 bans and counting...

01-23-2006, 03:30 PM	#128
smilepak You've Been Modded! Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,626 Reviews: 1 Credits: 1,435	Now only if you could figure out how to replace the gfx card on this baby like they did on the DELL. hehehe __________________ [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 ]

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12-16-2005, 04:14 PM	#124
Djembe drum while you work Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: online Posts: 22,882 Reviews: 5 Benchmarks: 50 Credits: 138,900	battery issue resolution, part 3 included.

01-23-2006, 03:37 PM	#129
Djembe drum while you work Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: online Posts: 22,882 Reviews: 5 Benchmarks: 50 Credits: 138,900	wait until Nvidia releases the 7600 and we'll see __________________ Notebook Forums Moderator & Administrator 590 bans and counting...

01-23-2006, 04:05 PM	#130
Djembe drum while you work Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: online Posts: 22,882 Reviews: 5 Benchmarks: 50 Credits: 138,900	Okay, 3DMarks 03, 05, & 06 updated for the 81.98 driver version and listed at stock and overclocked settings __________________ Notebook Forums Moderator & Administrator 590 bans and counting...

04-05-2006, 01:19 PM	#131
Djembe drum while you work Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: online Posts: 22,882 Reviews: 5 Benchmarks: 50 Credits: 138,900	Pictures and comments added to show notebook wear after a year. Happy anniversary, Z71v! __________________ Notebook Forums Moderator & Administrator 590 bans and counting...

04-21-2006, 05:09 AM	#132
mac_bug Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 20 Credits: -344	personally I found the fn key in the lower left corner some what annoying, especially when playing games that uses the ctrl key extensively such as HOmeworld 2. Also the other thing that annoys me a lot is the fact that it's impossible to use the function keys without both hands since you'd need one hand to hold down the fn key while your right hand goes to the top As far as my laptop keys go I've only had it for a couple of months, but I've found that compared to my standard keyboard some keys are not as touch sensitive as I would like, and I think I definitely noticed problems such as having to press harder on certain keys after some extensive gaming sessions on the laptop involving the use of arrow keys etc.

11-02-2006, 02:08 AM	#134
Djembe drum while you work Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: online Posts: 22,882 Reviews: 5 Benchmarks: 50 Credits: 138,900	Updated several sections, added new NBF review star ratings & descriptions, and added new section on battery wear. the updates continue! __________________ Notebook Forums Moderator & Administrator 590 bans and counting...

02-23-2007, 05:44 PM	#135
Djembe drum while you work Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: online Posts: 22,882 Reviews: 5 Benchmarks: 50 Credits: 138,900	Added new lower voltages and closing hook replacement story, clarified battery wear Linux support may be next __________________ Notebook Forums Moderator & Administrator 590 bans and counting...

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