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    ASUS S46 availability.

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by mourinho, Aug 14, 2012.

  1. mourinho

    mourinho Notebook Enthusiast

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    mourinho, Aug 14, 2012
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    >_< can't believe they still use that photoshopped image where they cut off the black, so it looks slimmer than it is.

    Haven't heard anything about it being available anywhere yet. Not in test-samples or small batches in Asian markets either.
     
    nipsen, Aug 14, 2012
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    Thanks for the quick reply.. BTW, are you saying that the system is thicker than what is shown in the pcitures? bummer.

    I have a dv4t-5100 just arrived which I am planning to return for the S46. Looks like S46 has everything dv4t has plus it is lighter. Spec also looks similar. dv4t has a touchpad which is painful to use. HP has one of the better customer service though imo.Hopefully I wouldn't have to deal with ASUS customer service which does not seem be very wholesome based on some of the postings here.

    Thanks again!
     
    mourinho, Aug 14, 2012
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    Have not heard anything from here in the U.S. on that laptop yet. Looks like we announced the new S-series this month so maybe it might be available in September or October.
     
    cl-jeffrey, Aug 15, 2012
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    Thank You for the update.
     
    mourinho, Aug 15, 2012
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    Not all the pictures I've seen are photoshopped. Mostly I saw real ones with the black bottom edge and they are not looked too thick. Asus' touchpad is spectacular. I can't wait to get a hold on it!
     
    matchqq, Aug 16, 2012
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    Thanks. I would keep the dv4t-5100 but for the touchpad and weight(manageable). TP is small and it is not aligned with the spacebar. Right clicking really is a pain on that one. Another thing is that the screen tilts very little to the back. Then there is the straight power pin instead of the right angled one. If only they could refine it a little bit.
     
    mourinho, Aug 16, 2012
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    Aw, Sept or Oct? Really? They are going to miss all the back to school crowd then. I need a new laptop within the week. :/ Anyone has news?
     
    NR166, Aug 20, 2012
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    Oh, and does anyone know how much the s46cm will cost?
     
    NR166, Aug 21, 2012
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    S46CM is available in Taiwan now. List price is 32900 New Taiwan Dollar (1099 USD). Here are the specs.

    Processor: Intel ® Core ™ i5-3317M 1.7GHz
    Memory: 4GB * 1 DDRIII 1600 (Max. 8G)
    Hard disk drive: 750GB + 24G SSD
    Graphics card: Nvidia 635 2G significant independence
    LCD Size: 14 "glossy widescreen (LED)
    Wireless Internet: 802.11n, Bluetooth
    CD-ROM drive: DVD-Super Multi (DL)
    Others: HDMI, USB3.0, 30 megapixel webcam
    Features: long-term ten o'clock electricity
    Operating System: 64 Bits Windows 7 Home Premium

    See more details on the listing page. (Google translate) Google Translate
     
    matchqq, Aug 30, 2012
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    So I called a singapore vendor and they don't have stock. Looks like we won't see it till Win 8 launch.
     
    mourinho, Sep 3, 2012
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