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Yeah, I saw that news after I posted and replied with the correction just above your last message

 

oh you got the link before I posted it, I guess my message is too long and thus took too long to post the link. It is time for NVIDIA to speak up or they will loose a lot more customers to AMD/ATI

 

When I bought the U6 I did not buy it for the looks. I bought it for exactly what you say, mobility and business use. I also use external screens and wi-fi keyboards on the U6. I am not the gaming type. I never was. For the moment, I regret buying the U6. I should have bought something else. I was tricked by the lovely reviews. Last time I trust an Asus review...

 

Nothing is wrong with the U6, I just want more from it . And since there is a problem with the video card chip, it would give me a chance to upgrade to the U6V. I need eSATA and cooler running graphic chip and hoping the 9400M GS would be running cooler than the 8400M G. I would even be happy if it has X4500 because I still carry my laptop around and it would save lots of power since X4500 is a bit faster than 8400M G with only 128mb of ram and it has hardware video encoding, and it is an IGP, I would assume it uses a lot less power. And Intel Graphic always produce good color, on par with ATI, beat NVIDIA by a large margin when it comes to color reproduction.

 

when's the u6v going to go mainstream?

where's asus' announcement on centrino 2 lineup... dont see much in terms of amd puma aswell... its like they're waiting for the market to shake up and settle before they lead the market which isnt what they did to get into no.1 position...
either that or they're busy with the eeepc line up >.<

either way... want to buy u6v centrino 2......

 

Great news!!! I found another problem with the U6Sg. I bought the usual Verbatim DVD+R pack I always do and wanted to burn something with the U6Sg. Guess what? I ended up with 5 coasters: PMA Error!!! At this point you would say, faulty DVD+R pack. The only problem is that on my 4 other writers(including the 4 year old Amilo laptop one) they burn flawlessly. No error, no PMA, no nothing. This problem can be sorted with a FW flash but does my drive have one? Nope. Why would it? It is perfect!!!!

So, once again the U6Sg has proven to be a device with creme de la creme hardware. Bravo ASUS...bravo...

 

Some writers have problems with specific media - it's a well known issue in the industry. Not always a general burner fault.

Have you possibly tried a different media to replicate the issue, or was this the first time and media you attempted a burn? Searching around in Google for PMA errors it appears Verbatim doesn't always play nice with some burners, in particular LG.

I would give my suggestion a try before branding the U6 series with yet another perceived fault that you must broadcast to the world by venting your disappointment and slamming the model line as many times as possible.....

 

I'm also interested in the U6V. Portable One seems to have it right now. I remember EXcaliberPC saying it should be available early to mid August.

The U6V has the GeForce 9400m gfx card which has a 128-bit memory bus width as opposed the -Sg-A1's 9300m GS's 64-bit width. The 9400m should perform just a tad bit slower than the 9500m G according to the comparisons here.

Wish the CPU had the P9500 but it looks pretty good. Hope to see some benchmarks on it soon.

 

You missed the point mate. Not the first time.


Thank you,
Bye.

 

This image shows only how to quick check 3G-modem presence in the laptop and no more... I didn't looking for access to card reader... And don't try to take out palmrest! It a solid part of laptops frame. My target was a touchpad buttons: two bits of CD-case and few drops of epoxy adhesive to inside and both of them click like precision instrument now

Yes, I completely disassemble laptop and ... restore back. That's easy. Fujitsu P8010 and T61 is much more complicated.

 

No, mate, I believe I did get it - both times.

I refuse to be baited into any further exchanges over any of this.....

 

Yes, please, let's keep the discussion objective and impersonal. Thank you.

 

Has anyone with the 304(U6SG) bios been able to do custom resolutions?
The set of resolutions here seems awfully locked, and I'm not too sure if it's a bios/nvidia/microsoft issue...
(my nv_modes have many more resolutions than windows lets me use)

 

Are you asking about higher than 1280x800? I don't think you can go higher than the native res on the notebook without a software hack - the EeePC crowd has done it with those units, but whether that would translate to working on the U6 is unclear.

The gpu will support higher resolutions on the video out line, but that's pretty much just for external monitors I believe.

 

no, I actually mean under, and in this case, for the VGA output.
(848x480 to be exact)
It appears in the listed modes of the cards in the adapter properties but I never see it in the actual windows resolution choice...

 

You can try unchecking "Hide modes that this monitor cannot display" under Advanced options -- or the equivalent option in Vista.

 

I have... It added new resolutions but never the ones I wanted.
I have found a way to do it though, using powerstrip. But it's a bit ugly to configure. I wish it'd work by default.

 

Keep in mind that lower than native resolutions on LCD will always look fuzzy. If all you want is bigger text, increase the DPI setting.

 

Thanks for the comment though it is pretty useless to me
The goal is not to change my main resolution but just to display things on a secondary plasma TV (who has a resolution of 848x480)

 

Did you try, instead of cloning the 2nd monitor, to extend your desktop to it? That should give you options to change the resolutions to values that are suited for the 2nd monitor.

 

I doubt that will work. 848*480 will not be detected as a valid resolution. I could be wrong...

 

Good night to all...

I`m trying to upgrade my Vista to Ultimate 64 bits (because I have 4 gbs of ram installed), but I couldn`t find any U6SG drivers for 64 bits OS. The U6S have, so I would like to know what are the differences between U6s and U6sg (besides video and CPU)??? Are the mobos and chipsets the same??? Does anyone knows if I can use all the U6s 64 bits drivers (except the video one) on the U6sg???

Thanks

Matheus

 

Hi everybody, I'm about to buy a 2 month used U6gs-A1 (T8100/3gb/250gb/nvidia9300), the seller has confirmed, it is all 100% working condition and looking, i'll buy it for 1'100 bucks & free shipping, i think it's a nice deal , what do you think?

and 2nd, if something goes wrong (what is possible ), how long can take to the crappy Asus warranty service to fix it out

 

Just a quick query here, The Nvidia 9300 = Ati 3470 and Nvidia 9500 = Ati 3650.

So the Nvidia 9400 in the U6V should be smack bang in the middle of these performance wise? The new U6V montivina looks great spec wise!

 

sdragonshin, I don't know how good support is in your location. Perhaps they send the laptops to US? In that case, there's no reason to worry about the quality of the service because in the US, it is excellent.

As to the duration of the service from your location, again, I don't know. Even if they send it to US, it's not the standard overnight shipping that NorthAmerican customers have.

 

Don't buy it. I had the same model so I know what the A1 can do and what probs it will have. If the seller says it is alright, you can be sure that after a week of usage, you will hear random sounds from the components. My A1 had the Momentus and the one I have now has the Hitachi. Both, i repeat, both make clicking noises and random spindowns. More over, I noticed that the optical unit is not very solid.When you grab the laptop on the right side to pick it up, you feel the unit wiggling in your hand. Add to this effect 5 times/day open and close and you will have a unit with nasty sounds.

 

Wishmaker: As already stated a few times, one negative experience with a model does not lead the kind of general negative conclusions about that model that you are trying to push on this thread. Please, try to keep things in perspective.

sdragonshin: Consider Wishmaker's opinion, but also be sure to have a good overall perspective of the model. Scan through this thread to see how other owners think about it. Look up user reviews on the Internet. Make a good, informed decision.

 

E.B.E,

Both you and the guy from tampa feel like you need to correct people and have the last word. In some areas of the world this is considered rude. I would have thought you are more polite coming from a country near me. You correct me everytime I post because you feel that my experience with Asus is not to be taken in consideration. Rather than being objective you let yourself be clouded by the fanaticism you have for this brand. A product has faults my friend. Just because 90% have flawless U6 models and I am with the other 10 % does not give you the right to bash every negative post I make about the U6. A smart person would look closely at negative comments about this laptop. I ask you, Sir, how can someone take me seriously when you are rude and label every post I make like an isolated case? How am I isolated if two different U6 models have the same symptoms? Are you saying third time lucky? It is not only the laptop. It is their service. How can you ignore what is happening with Asus customers? This is called denial ...The other guy from tampa, has a similar approach. He picks on pointless things and emphasizes trivial aspects. Nothing he posts is valid and is worth reading. He has a superiority problem and thinks he speaks for the whole board.

This attitude should not be allowed on board that considers itself a reliable source.

Ban me, give me warnings whatever. If you think that by censoring me you will hide the fact that this laptop and the service Asus provides is utter rubbish you are wrong. You will only lose credibility because it is just a matter of time.... other people will come here, see the thread, see the censorship you give to my posts and buy the U6. After a while they will stumble on the same problems I had and when topics with U6 issues will appear, you will play the same cd: ISOLATED CASE and ONE NEGATIVE EXPERIENCE!!

 

being an objective 3rd party it seems you're the one loosing your cool...

yes you have an opinion... EBE is not saying you're not having issues...
9 out of 10 is still a good ratio... all vendors have similar / worse numbers... what figures were you expecting? 1 in every 100? 1000? units to have faults?

from your post above relating to HDD issues... asus do not manufacture hdd... you have stated the brands themselves... so where do you first point the finger? i'm sure asus would have replaced the hdd under warranty? 2 yrs globally... which is better than most out there

make an informed decision based on experience of people that have the brand/unit around your area...

 

...and your point is? KIA also gives 7 years warranty on their cars which is better than most manufacturers. Just because Asus gives more warranty than other manufacturers does not make them the best. Once again, you are asking the wrong question. How can two different HDDs have the same problems in the Asus U6Sg? I agree with you that Asus does not build the HDD and they buy it. What they build is what leads to problems.

 

the car market is different from the pc/notebook market...
kia needs marketshare to catchup...
asus already has a large chunk of the pie from what i've seen....

i'm sorry about your experience...
you're not alone... i have friends (few) who have issues with asus... but majority have no qualms...

just dont buy asus again?...

 

Wishmaker I think we all extensively know your situation and your opinion of Asus. I agree with you in that as you have said, even if you are part of only a 10% minority who have had trouble with the U6, you have valid reason to express your negative opinions.

However, where i think you are going too far is downright writing off all U6 models.

This blatantly biased opinion does nothing to help a fellow member on this forum who was looking for constructive advice, nor does it reflect your previous statement that you understand that 90% of U6's function perfectly well.

Regardless of what corporation it is; anywhere in the world, I'm sure some people have had terrible experiences with while others have had flawless experiences.

Anyone who is seriously considering dropping a large amount of money on a new U6 would have read through this thread. And in doing that I'm sure they would have (I have) thoroughly recognized your discontent with Asus products and their support.

What I'm trying to get at is that you've strongly expressed your opinion many times throughout this thread. And as I am not an admin I do not have to remain as impartial - Thus if you do not have anything constructive or new to add, please refrain from continually de-railing this thread!

 

Frustration with a company made him irrational and lose objectivity. Ive seen this happen forum wide several times. Every section has bashing due to bad experiences.

Truth is, everyone will have different experiences. Warranty/Customer service will vary person to person and even country to country.

You can warn them of the products problems but theres certainly no reason to advise not to buy the product. For all we know its a PEBKAC.

What OS are you using Wishmaker?

Theres a problem with your APM (advanced power management) causing the heads to park erratically. A HD is engineered to cycle (head park/unpark) 600,000 times. This is whats making the click noise.

I had this problem on Linux severely and used HDparm to fix it. For XP, you can use NHC to cure it. Im not sure if theres any programs for Vista yet.

 

For some of us, money does not grow on trees.



1600$ on the laptop
90 $ postage
370 $ VAT
225 $ phone calls to Holland
1124.85$ on lawyer
Total: 3409.85 $


Am I wrong to assume that for this sum my replacement should work? It does not. Will Asus pay me back the phone calls and the lawyer? No, they will pay me back the sum excaliber paid to Asus to get the laptop. That is around 500 euros less than I paid excluding phones and lawyer. You call me frustrated when I try to make people think twice before they buy this?

Thanks...

 

sdragonshin - I have owned that same U6Sg you are considering purchasing for about four months and it has been phenomenal. I run Ubuntu linux 64-bit dual booted with the Windows Vista Business that came on it without any problems whatsoever. $1100 sounds like a great deal, I thought I was getting a good deal at $1500. I would jump on it.

 

Seems like money does grow on trees for you, seeing as can spend $1100 on a lawyer which didnt turn out to be effective as you though. Thats way over half of what the notebook already cost you.

Again, other people beg to differ. eg:

 

Whens U6V-A1 coming out? and does it come with a 9400mgs?

 

Wishmaker,

it seems you ignored my post and continue to derail this thread. Please read it thoroughly.

Btdvox,

I'm in Australia and have spoken to several re-sellers. They have all told me they'll have the new montivina U6V in within the week.

 

As aubz already mentioned, it should be coming within the week (this goes for the US as well). PortableOne appears to have it ready for purchase though.

And yup, it will have the 9400M GS. I made a quick post about it in a previous page in this thread. Performance actually leans closer to the 9500 series which is quite impressive (see the links in my original post).

I'm having trouble deciding between the U6V and the new Sony SR and Z. U6V definitely has the best bang for the buck. I just wish the bezel around the screen is a little thinner. It almost looks like they can fit a 13.1" screen if the frame around it was a bit smaller.

 

Yes, I have been looking a lot of reviews, pro's and con's, videos and deals, and when I end up in this forum reading wishmaker problems I was starting to get scared, but then I was thinking and keep reading, everybody is amazed with this laptop, and well, I have already payed for it, after all, the perfect laptop desn't exists (and if it does I'm sure it could be the lamborghini, haha)

And there's no support on my location ( I live in Mexico ), so it's true, i will have to send it to USA, what is very easy to me, and it makes me feel better than USA Asus warranty service is excelent

Well, I'm veery happy with my purchae, and as soon as I get it I will check it out very well, use it very hard, and write the review of my life.

Thanks four your concern mates

I'm new around here (Joint yesterday), I like very very very much this forum, and I'll be here all days to know more about this amazing notebook

Victor

 

I tried a sony SR yesterday and unfortunately I HATED the key board layout, The spacing is Messed. It seems they made it larger spaced because they dont want to infringe on mac's keyboard (which it looks identical to).
Its just not well done and completely messed up to me.

Im considering this and the G50 lol, Big difference but Im looking something for school, and while at the smae cost I can get a g50 pretty much- Battery life and size comes into play i guess.
The G50 isnt too heavy just it seems everyones saying its super wide.

 

sdragonshin, it's as I suspected then, your notebook will get sent to US in case of warranty claim. Which indeed means there's probably no worries about the quality of the service. Duration might be longer since it has to make the roundtrip from Mexico.

As to ASUS versus Sony, indeed, the Sony is very nice, I also considered it as an option. I didn't like that it was very flimsy. And also, here in Europe it's horribly overpriced -- so that it's really no contest between it and an ASUS. This might differ in your location(s).

Yep, with many notebooks these days I feel they could have fit larger screens in those wide bezels, including the U6 (I made that remark myself sometime ago on some thread). I don't know why they design them like this. At least a part of the problem is the webcam...

 

Going to order my brand new U6V next week! 2800 AUD here though, pretty expensive! However, the new T9400 with 6mb L2 cache will be smoking hot!

Anybody got anymore details on the new nvidia 9400? It's got some "hyperboost" function, any ideas?

If it's only slightly worse than a 9500 that sound pretty good, i've seen the 9500's run COD4 fine and crysis on med reso / settings.

But then again the 9500's i've seen are 512mb compared to the 256 mb in the U6V. What you guys reckon it'll be capable of?

 

Just thought I'd give a short update on my experience with the U6Sg...

After a bit of hassle with Asus European customer support, and a subsequent replacement battery (I didn't like the low performance of the bundled 3-cell, so Asus gave me a 6-cell replacement), I've had ABSOLUTELY NO PROBLEMS since with my U6. I've been very happy with it these past months, and I still think it was the best laptop for me at the time of purchase some 5 months ago (though now I would perhaps choose the T8300 or T9400 processor instead of the T8100 I currently have).

 

Where u get it? I only see the 9300 version on Gentech.

 

in aus the u6v is 9400...

it depends on your region and the version the distributor has access to...

 

Yea, it's hard for me to get a close up look of the SR or the Z. What really got my attention are the screens. But I really have to try out the keyboard if those models ever come to my local stores. Technically, Sony came out with the "isolated" keyboard design in one of their older notebooks before Apple. The MacBook made it more popular.

Do you mean GeForce boost? I'm not sure if it's in the U6V. nVidia describes the 9400 as the equivalent of the hybrid SLI of a discrete 9300m GS and a motherboard based 9100m G via GeForce boost. I think the 9400m GS in the U6V is a straight up discrete GPU but I could be wrong.

Here are some more specs on the 9400m (well the G series, but we can assume the GS will be faster):
http://content.zdnet.com/2346-12554_22-204247-26.html

Very little difference in Gigaflops between the 9500 and 9400. Also note that the 9400 has a 128-bit memory width as opposed to the 64-bit found in both the 8400m GS and 9300m GS which means more memory bandwidth to process larger textures.

I've seen Dell XPS m1330's with the 8400m GS (equivalent to the 9300m GS) play Crysis on low settings at 20-30 fps. Check it out on youtube. The 8400m GS had only 128MB. We can expect better results with the 9400m GS.

Let us know how your purchase turns out!

I'm surprised Gentech has only the 9300 version. ExcaliberPC too. PortableOne seems to have it listed with the 9400 as well as a number of websites found using google shopping search.

 

Apple's 85Watt (4.6 Ampers) ADP-85CB Power Supply made by Delta Electronics vs Asus's 90Watt ADP-90FB (4.7 Ampers) made by Delta Electronics
One week after exchange - no problem.

 

I might have missed the post/thread but did Asus fix the problem concerning the 3 cell batteries on U6 serie? I heard that the U6Sg had the problem of performance with the 3 cell batteries and some rumor says that it wont happen with Montevina. Did they fix it?

 

As a U6 owner, I was wondering what is with the hype surrounding the performance with the 3-cell battery anyways? The battery life is already bad on the 6-cell... I can't imagine what the 3-cell battery gives you with maximum performance.