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    Asus Ul50vs-a1b?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by glitchy, Nov 24, 2009.

  1. glitchy

    glitchy Newbie

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    Wondering if anyone had any experience with this notebook they might be willing to share?
    Specifically
    1.) Does the turbo 33 really make much difference.

    2.) Everything I've read said these notebooks have poor build quality, specifically in regards to the keyboard and touchpad, feedback?

    3.)backlit keyboard?

    thanks
     
    glitchy, Nov 24, 2009
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    raptir Notebook Deity

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    I don't own one, but I checked a ul50Ag out in Best Buy. The build quality isn't great. I think the touch pad is fine, but the screen feels very flimsy, as does the wrist rest for the keyboard. It flexes if you push on it. I'd say it feels comparable to an Acer Extensa I've played around with. If you're careful with your computer, it shouldn't be an issue, but it's certainly not rugged.

    No backlit keyboard, from what I saw.
     
    raptir, Nov 24, 2009
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    raptir Notebook Deity

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    I will say that I think the issues with the ul80 and ul50 are exaggerated, but the ul30 is certainly better made.
     
    raptir, Nov 24, 2009
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    damn that thing is sexy!
     
    PopRoxMimo3, Nov 25, 2009
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