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    Asus K42F-A1 is at Newegg

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by talin, Mar 2, 2010.

  1. talin

    talin Notebook Prophet

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    I've been hearing about this notebook. Any thoughts on it? I see it just became available at Newegg. :) It's the new Core i3 notebook with Intel HD graphics.
    Linky.
     
    talin, Mar 2, 2010
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    Wow, I'm surprised more people aren't interested in it. Though it's just a core i3, the core i5 version is due to be released at some point.
    Seems like a good value for those who only need integrated graphics.
     
    talin, Mar 5, 2010
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    Why would anyone be interested? Its freaking expensive.
     
    mew1838, Mar 5, 2010
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  4. cloudbyday

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    Yea, the price point is high.
     
    cloudbyday, Mar 5, 2010
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    You think so? I think it's so-so. :) But whatever, to each their own. ;)
     
    talin, Mar 5, 2010
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    It's the worst of two worlds: couldn't be carried around everywhere (too big, heavy, low batter life), and not powerful for gaming or other more demanding operations. Worse still, it's freaking expensive.

    Intel HD graphics = no graphics....

    At 750 dollars you should get more than that.
     
    larahir, Mar 6, 2010
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    Can you give any examples of such candidates to be my notebook for 750$? That could be competitor to k42f
     
    DamiRocK, Mar 28, 2010
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    Asus k52jr for $679...if you are fine with 15.6"
     
    abhishekbiyala, Mar 28, 2010
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  9. TANWare

    TANWare Just This Side of Senile, I think. Super Moderator

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    No USB 3.0, only i3-350M no dedicated graphics card, only 320GB drive and 5.3 LBS. I got My U81-a BB version for $589 with a T6500. Now for $600 to maybe $650 this might be a good choice.
     
    TANWare, Mar 28, 2010
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    I've decided to take k42jr. Think, that this is a good choice, if looking for a notebook, that i'll take everyday
     
    DamiRocK, Mar 28, 2010
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