~V1s Owner's Lounge~

[CoolnQuiet]

http://www.laptopshop.co.uk
I checked on the website but it doesn't appear yet. They even removed the V1jp.

Do you know guys any other places in Europe where it's confirmed they might have the V1s?

'njoy

It's unlikely they will list it until they have stock. I'm gonna give them a call a see when they expect to have it in stock.

[CoolnQuiet]

I've just phone laptopshop.co.uk and they were unable to give me any information at all even though they will be shipping one to me. The guy did say that it was not listed on it's distributors lists so I guess there is little he could give (at least he didn't just lie like some might do).

I also called asuslaptop.co.uk and the man I spoke to claims the V1S has been launched but stocks have not been shipped to the UK yet. When asked the guy said he expected them in within 2 weeks.

He also said that they have had numerous enquiries about the V1S and as soon as it is shipped to them they will obviously be listing it on their site immediately. That said they still have the V1JP listed and the reason i'm getting a V1S is because the V1JP has been discontinued, unavailable and replaced by the V1S. I also know from a previous phone call to asuslaptop.co.uk that they never actually stocked the V1JP but instead got one from a distributor when they received an order so I expect it's still listed on their site but they probably couldn't get one if they tried.

Isn't it a shame that all these retailers are unable to supply up to date information on the products customers want even though there must be information available to them. I guess that they are more concerned with not getting lumbered with old stock or could it be that they just can't be bothered if there's not a buck in it.

I guess the point is that stock of the V1S are due in the UK very,very soon. I wouldn't read to much into what the retailers say, they are more concerned with getting shot of there current stock or pretty much speculating was is just as un-helpfull.

My V1S will be shipped direct to from the UK distributor as soon as stock of the machine is available. As soon as I get it I will post here at the V1S Owners Lounge.

[matt_h1]

Sorry coolnQuiet, But didnt you say the UK version has 8600GT 256mb? not 512?

[CoolnQuiet]

Sorry coolnQuiet, But didnt you say the UK version has 8600GT 256mb? not 512?

I can only post the information I have received. As shown in my signature the info I have is nVidia Geforce 8600M GT 512 on board.

Now I can't say for sure if this is correct or not all I can say is that I cut and pasted this without any editting from the email I received from the store supplying my machine.

It is possible they may have it wrong, there does seem to be a distinct lack of information available to and from the retailers so I guess i'll just have to wait until I get it.

After doing some googling for the model I am to receive (V1S-AK013E) it does appear the machine will come with nvidia 8600GT 256mb.

[versusqc]

btw about you signature the t7500 got 2,2 Ghz and not 2,0(witch is the t7300)
Anyway, gratz for your nice v1s

[matt_h1]

told ya Wouldnt be to surprised if its 160gb, not 200gb, But you never know. Hope you get your machine soon.

Yeah I just picked up on that to, The t7500 is 2.2ghz, Id be a bit concerned about your resellers reliability XD. On a side note, US dealers were originally told August 1-2nd, Then it got moved to mid August, I wonder if its the same with yours and your reseller just hasnt been told yet.

[cbs2186]

I really don't understand how a retailer can be offering pre-orders or have units on order from the manufacturer, and not have any idea when they'll be in stock and ready to sell. I'm leaving for school on Aug 15 and need a new laptop before then. The shipping date is the make or break on my purchase. I really want a V1S, but if I can't get it in time for classes, there is no point. I was torn between the value and performance of a G1s and the style and durability of an IBM/Lenovo. The V1s was the (seemingly) perfect compromise and I was sold.

I'm sure I'm not the only one in a situation like this. Asus, you may be losing some sales if we don't get some dates soon.

[matt_h1]

I understand you want it for class but is it really going to kill you to get it in the second week of uni? In Aus our classes started last monday, I wont get my V1S until the 21st at the earliest (International shipping is a *****)

[CoolnQuiet]

btw about you signature the t7500 got 2,2 Ghz and not 2,0(witch is the t7300)
Anyway, gratz for your nice v1s

I contacted the store as soon as I originally got the machine and confirmed that it is 2.2ghz but decided to leave the specs in my signature exactly as I got them until I receive the machine.

[matt_h1]

Thats a bit misleading to anyone who sees your sig and decides to buy it based on thos specs.
According to nexus you get
5.4" TFT (WSXGA+, Colour Shine) - Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 2.2G - Video Camera Built-in(1.3 million pixels) - 2048MB(1024x2) DDRII 667 SDRAM - 200GB HDD(5400rpm)+TPM Security - DVD Super Multi D/L - Gigabit LAN - Intel 3945ABGN WLAN - Bluetooth Built In - Vista Business-NVidia GeForce 8600M DDR3 256MB

So you get half the Vram, But it looks like it will be DDR3, On a side not it specifies 8600M which could just as easily be the GS version. You also get the Intel 3965ABG card. Best of luck to you.