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    About to order!

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by snavelykl, Mar 15, 2010.

  1. snavelykl

    snavelykl Newbie

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    My UL30VT-A1!

    anyone have any last minute advice, Im still kinna debating silver or black... :( I know black is horrible with finger prints but it looks so damn shnazzy. But then again bigger battery on silver.
     
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  2. rfs830

    rfs830 Notebook Evangelist

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    The a1 only comes in silver. The x1 comes in black.
     
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    YESHHHH Notebook Consultant

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    Make sure to use your AMEX for a free year of extra warranty.

    And i'd go with the A1 from Amazon (i love their exchange/return policy on laptops)...

    No tax (for most states)
    Less fingerprints with Silver
    Bigger capacity battery
    Extra year warranty
     
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    impruv Notebook Evangelist

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    I'd choose X1 because:
    Even though it is more prone to fingerprints, it's really not as bad as people make it.

    At around 8 hours as opposed to 10, it's still really all day but I realize some people really need 10...

    Asus has generally been great in terms of quality for me so lack of warranty doesn't scare me too much.

    X1 has a better wifi antennea
     
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    rfs830 Notebook Evangelist

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    Does amex still extend your warranty? I thought they stopped that. I like the x1 just for the looks. Its 750 right now on amazon. If you want the A1 check out gentechpc. Its always good to have a good reseller behind you when you need any help.
     
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