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    ASUS G1S-B1 or V1S-B1?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by gamma90, Oct 16, 2007.

  1. gamma90

    gamma90 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am considering purchasing either an ASUS G1S-B1 or V1S-B1.

    Which of the two would be better for Adobe Photoshop and video editing.
    Also which of the two has the better quality screen.

    Thanks in advance for your help.

    1) What is your budget?
    Under $2,000 usd
    2) What size notebook would you prefer?
    c. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
    3) Please select your country's flag as a post icon and tell us what country are you buying this in.
    United States
    4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
    Open
    5) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?
    Creating or editing graphics using Adobe Photoshop.
    Web programming using Visual Studio 2003/2005
    Encoding video and audio
    6) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?
    Taking to different places
    7) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?
    Gaming not so important
    8) How many hours of battery life do you need?
    2 hrs.
    9) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?
    Would prefer to see but not a deal breaker
    10) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista), Mac OS, Linux, etc.
    XP/Vista
    Screen Specifics

    11) Would you prefer standard or widescreen?
    Widescreen
    12) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?
    e. WSXGA+ - 1680x1050; Wider viewing version of SXGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
    f. WUXGA - 1920x1200; Wider viewing version of UXGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
    13) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen?
    Doesn't matter
    Build Quality and Design

    14) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
    No
    15) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last?
    Sometime in September and would like it to last 3 years
    Notebook Components

    16) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 200GB?
    200GB
    17) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD-ROM, DVD-CD/RW or drive?
    DVD-RW
     
    gamma90, Oct 16, 2007
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    Lithus NBR Janitor

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  3. gamma90

    gamma90 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks Lithus for your reply. But I don't think that thread answers my questions of which of the two would be better for Adobe Photoshop and video editing an also which of the two has the better quality screen.
     
    gamma90, Oct 16, 2007
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