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    Asus and their color schemes!!!

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by nocturo, Oct 2, 2008.

  1. nocturo

    nocturo Notebook Enthusiast

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    so i'm pretty set on the g50v-a1 or the m50vm-b1. the price/performance ration on the g50 are godly, but **** that orange color scheme. i went to BB and saw the X-1 in person, and i don't know the orange just doesn't sit well with me. so i think what i've decided is:

    1. if the orange trim on the g50 is removable (so maybe i could paint it), the g50.

    2. if the orange trim isnt, m50.


    i'm just a little confused to whether asus has solved these keyboard issues i've been reading about. also some advice would also be appreciated.
     
    nocturo, Oct 2, 2008
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  2. David

    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    The bios update seems to have solved the keyboard lag for most I believe.
    As for the orange trim, it's not removable. But I've heard someone repainted theirs without too much trouble.
    If gaming is a priority, then the G50 would be better suited for you. On the other hand, the M50 isn't a slouch either. Keep in mind the G50 can house 2 hard drives while the M50 only has one. In terms of size, the G50 has just a slightly larger footprint, but is quite a bit heavier.
     
    David, Oct 3, 2008
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  3. adyingwren

    adyingwren Notebook Evangelist

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    I personally love the orange color but yea u can paint it over if u want. Go check out the sagers if u want understated
     
    adyingwren, Oct 3, 2008
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  4. nocturo

    nocturo Notebook Enthusiast

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    it's not that i want something really understated, it's just i don't want to walk into class and whip it out and have people think i'm setting up a nuclear device :p
     
    nocturo, Oct 3, 2008
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  5. E.B.E.

    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    I think painting over voids the warranty though, so be careful.
     
    E.B.E., Oct 4, 2008
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    Silverio Notebook Consultant

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    haha at first i didnt like the orange either, but its kind of grown on me :D
     
    Silverio, Oct 5, 2008
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  7. nocturo

    nocturo Notebook Enthusiast

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    also can the LEDs be completely turned off? i think i read somewhere that it can't. can this be verified? thanks a bunch ahead of time
     
    nocturo, Oct 5, 2008
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    Red_Dragon Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I have a 7811fx and i LOVE the orange it looks great!
     
    Red_Dragon, Oct 5, 2008
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    Silverio Notebook Consultant

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    the two side LEDs can be turned off, but the logo and the bottom LEDs stay on (they blink in sleep mode)
     
    Silverio, Oct 5, 2008
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  10. E.B.E.

    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    Also I think the ExpressGate LED never turns off as long as the notebook has power? People were complaining about this on another thread.
     
    E.B.E., Oct 6, 2008
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  11. adyingwren

    adyingwren Notebook Evangelist

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    Bah... the express gate LED barely takes any energy. In any case, this is not a laptop to keep on battery for any extended length of time.
     
    adyingwren, Oct 6, 2008
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    adyingwren Notebook Evangelist

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    I really don't mind. It's actually kinda fun when u go into class and whip this laptop out. Will turn heads for sure. I don't recommend this if u go to your average public school (where ppl can be less scrupulous).
     
    adyingwren, Oct 6, 2008
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