* Asus N61JQ Owners Lounge *

[Deathwinger]

Well I did not notice any speed difference as the original RAM were also 1333MHz.
The main reason why I upgraded my RAM was that my multitasking work environment especially the use of VMWare was very memory demanding and some time to time I was seeing system slow down due to lack of ram.
This does not happen now with 8GB or ram.
Actually, 6GB would also had been ok I think, but I thought 8GB is more future proof and also better for dual channel operation.

I agree, I can now edit high definition photoshop files with ease. 8GB is the way to go if you are making money from the activities you do on this machine.

[Turbogear]

I agree, I can now edit high definition photoshop files with ease. 8GB is the way to go if you are making money from the activities you do on this machine.

Yes for me the main reason to buy N71JQ was to be used for work.

[pellpel]

Today my video has died again. Video never came back on when it went to sleep. Power cycled many times and no still no video.

This will be a second RMA with the same issue. This will probably be my last purchase with ASUS, (never had any luck with their MBs either).

Anyone else having this video issue? If you could just reply yes, I want to see how many are out there.

[rothariger]

hey another thing i dont get from this machine is why they didnt make space for a 2nd hard drive... i dont get it... in the g series you have that option, but not in this one..

[Turbogear]

hey another thing i dont get from this machine is why they didnt make space for a 2nd hard drive... i dont get it... in the g series you have that option, but not in this one..

I think it is a marketing strategy because they want to sell N71JQ.
Basically both are similar machines except that N71JQ has larger screen, 2 HDDs and a tiny subwoofer.

[cxmgp]

Hi guys!
I really need your honest opinion about this laptop.

I am thinking of buying it and would to keep it ("healthy") for at least 4-5 years

a)Could you tell me shortly how the build quality is it? (poor.medium,high)
b)How about the temperature because of i7-720 and hd5730.
c)Is sound quality good?
d)Finally, have you met some common problems (overheating, crashes, dead vga etc)

Thanks in advance!
I am looking forward reading your answers, as soon as possible

[Zzyzx85]

a) Build quality is good. Main chassis is a little flexible but nothing to be concerned about.
b) I don't really keep track of the temperature. The laptop is pretty much on a desk whenever I use it and I have never had a heat related issue, except that one time I was blocking the exhaust
c) surprisingly yes, for laptop speakers.
d) touchpad is acting up. basic functions work but others don't, like 3-finger swipes. I use a wireless mouse most of the time so this is a relatively small issue (but one I'd still like to get corrected).

Hope my answers help.

side note...I did regain use of the 3 finger swipes today at school, but I came home and it doesn't work anymore. Hmmm... :/

[Deathwinger]

a) Build quality is good. Main chassis is a little flexible but nothing to be concerned about.
b) I don't really keep track of the temperature. The laptop is pretty much on a desk whenever I use it and I have never had a heat related issue, except that one time I was blocking the exhaust
c) surprisingly yes, for laptop speakers.
d) touchpad is acting up. basic functions work but others don't, like 3-finger swipes. I use a wireless mouse most of the time so this is a relatively small issue (but one I'd still like to get corrected).

Hope my answers help.

side note...I did regain use of the 3 finger swipes today at school, but I came home and it doesn't work anymore. Hmmm... :/

Question, did you have an external mouse plugged in when you go home?

If so, then by default you lose the functionality of the touchpad including the 3 finger swipe.

Go to the ELAN properties of the MOUSE category in Control Panel and you should see the option to 'disable touchpad when external mouse is plugged in'.


Another solution could be to update to the latest drivers for this touchpad as found on the first post of this topic. I have them and everything works like a dream.

[stevedogg]

Another solution could be to update to the latest drivers for this touchpad as found on the first post of this topic. I have them and everything works like a dream.

Drivers have been removed from the first post, but you can get the Elantech driver here.

[Zzyzx85]

I have that option unchecked but I have tried it both ways to no avail. I have been using the newest version of the touchpad drivers.

I'll update/reinstall the drivers again. *fingers crossed*

edit: just reinstalled it but to no avail. three finger swipes still do not work.