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Old 03-25-2006, 02:15 PM   #1
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Default ASUS A8J is out in Taiwan!!!
Just yesterday, I saw Taiwan's yahoo and pchome selling ASUS A8Jc, here are some following specs:
  • Intel Core Duo T2300 1.66GHz
  • 14.1" WXGA+ LCD (1280x800, glossy)
  • Geforce Go 7300 128MB with TurboCache 256MB
  • Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG(802.11a+b+g)/ Bluetooth V2.0+EDR
  • 512 MB DDR-SDRAM (DDR2-533, 512 MBx1)
  • 80GB 5400RPM HD
  • DVD+R Double Layer /DVD+-RW Drive
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home with SP2




Link:
http://buy.yahoo.com.tw/gdsale/gdsale.asp?gdid=140157
http://shopping.pchome.com.tw/asusu/...p?pid=ASU00157
(P.S. sorry is in Chinese.)

Its top cover is made by compound metal of magnesium and aluminum. (That's what website said, I translated it.)
The price is 45800 NT$, and it's about 1420 USD$. But some how, it's a disappointment, Geforce 7300? it should come with Geforce 7400 or ATI X1600. I believe that ASUS will send stock to U.S. very soon...
(I am not a salesman!! I just give some info. to you guys. Sorry!!)
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Old 03-25-2006, 02:33 PM   #2
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Cool its got a built in camera too
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Old 03-25-2006, 03:24 PM   #3
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that's hell of a notebook, maybe i should buy a8 rather than w3j since w3j would cause a financial strain for me
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Old 03-25-2006, 05:40 PM   #4
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I want this baby - bring it to the USA please. Graphics card is just fine for me - don't play games (well not on computers anyway!) - love the built in webcam for Skyping and Yahoo chat, and I always use an external monitor so DVI out is great - I guess with the W3J you are getting a lighter, stronger and snazzier case but for the price this A8J is a beauty, count me in!
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**** it!
I like it. I like the all necessary ports at the back - DVI, Power, USB. No need for docking station at all. I just hate when power cord connects from the side. And wireless mouse receiver on the side also looks ugly... - here everything is at the back.
I wish they bring it to US
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Wow nice laptop, I like it. Kind of like a W3 alternative like the Z63 was.

I like it.
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does anyone know if a8 has the modular bay?
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I don't like it at all, it has a somewhat cheap looking design.However it's competitively priced.
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does anyone know if a8 has the modular bay?
I think not. Another source of details is http://www.samsungnotebooks.co.uk/pr...&idproduct=604. I note that the weight is not mentioned. The battery is also a size smaller than is standard for the W3 series.

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This is the one I have had my eye on...hopefully will be coming to the USA as the poor man's alternative to the Sony SZ!

ProPortable-any word on coming to the States?
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