Asus U36SD-A1 is now available for pre-ordering at GenTech, price is even cheaper than U36JC

[RWUK]

So, is the CPU soldered into the socket on the U36? If so, is there any way to change it out? Even if it comes down to opening things up and taking a Dremel to the solder dabs?

Gentec, you guys know anything on this?

As for heat, it'll be a very close call for this laptop and it's already known for being toasty in Arrandale form. Based on all the overheating & throttling problems with other Sandy Bridge laptops out now, I'd not in the least be surprised if the U36 suffers the same. Hopefully Asus is taking the time to make sure things are problem free.

[Upabove]

@Upabove
Here is a German review LG P420-N.AE21G im Test Schmaler Schönling auf notebookjournal.de of the P420.

(Edit: I have the link with google translation )

I doubt that it is much of use for you, but I translated the conclusion that is written in bold for you.




Personally, I'd rather take the Asus U36SD

hum, actually, it is a really nice laptop. I am not sure about the temp. Do they have one in black.

[guliat]

I didn't find anything about a black model of the LG.
Temps are between 25-32°C and on the left side 32-37°C

[Upabove]

I didn't find anything about a black model of the LG.
Temps are between 25-32°C and on the left side 32-37°C

how is it that the temp are so low? Dual fan or dual heat pipe? You still prefer the asus u36SD, why? I like the size.

[RWUK]

If you're looking at LG too, why not this the new P300 series.
LG P330 (i7 + Nvidia 555m!)

prolly will cost ~$1200 US though.

[guliat]

@Upavove
I generally like rather Asus than LG.
And I don't like the design of the LG P320.

The U36SD is a mature version of the U36JC, less problems hopefully.

[vongola27]

Hey, just saw the configurations available at xoticpc. For those who are not
happy with the i5-2410m, you can switch to the i7-2630qm,i7-2720qm,i7-2820qm or i7-2920xm. Im about to preorder the asus u36sd and was just wondering if upgrading to the i7 processor would take a hit in battery life and if it would generate more heat then the i5 processor. Thanks.

[viperabyss]

The i5-2410m has a TDP of 35W, while the quad cores (i7-2630QM, 2720QM, 2820QM, 2920XM) have TDP of 45W. So you'll be more than likely to feel the increase in heat dissipation, as well as the drop in battery life.

[jtay]

with such a thin frame. it COULD be a problem. but only if asus did not account for ppl wanting to switch the cpu's as well as if they did not design their ventilation well haha...but for me. i think the biggest choice for me would be the difference in performance between the batt life for each...:P

[vongola27]

True... The thin frame of the u36 might be a reason why not to put a quad core i7 in it. I also read quad core i7's are mostly suited for 15" and higher notebooks. I dont think ive ever seen a 13" and under notebook with a quad core i7 yet. Unless someone is willing to try haha.