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    Asus website useless- why?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by tom.jelly, Jan 31, 2010.

  1. tom.jelly

    tom.jelly Newbie

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    Trying to find an Asus laptop that meets my needs (corei7, blu-ray, etc) the website drop down menus show a bunch of model numbers, which is completely useless to anyone trying to get some information unless you look at every single one and check the specs for each, and there are a ton of models. Is there any rhyme or reason to the model number scheme that relates to performance or screen size etc? what is their top model in 15.6, 16 & 17" with native 1080p, core i7 & blu ray?

    tom
     
    tom.jelly, Jan 31, 2010
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  2. tbrocato

    tbrocato Notebook Evangelist

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    I agree. I do not like the layout of their website. I wish Companies would make naming the product line better.
     
    tbrocato, Jan 31, 2010
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  3. wishmaster.dj

    wishmaster.dj Notebook Evangelist

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    try xoticpc.com

    go to their notebooks by manufacuturees-> ASUS
     
    wishmaster.dj, Jan 31, 2010
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  4. Adamal

    Adamal Notebook Evangelist

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    Go to one of the resellers websites. They aren't much better navigation wise, but they do let you see the different models and most can be customized.

    GenTechPC @ www.GenTechPC.com (Member name: GenTechPC)
    BTOTech @ www.BTOTech.com (Member name: Geared2Play.com)
    XoticPC @ www.xoticpc.com (Member name: Justin@XoticPC)
    EXcaliberPC @ www.excaliberpc.com (Member name: EXcaliberPC)
    PowerNotebooks @ www.PowerNotebooks.com (Member name: paladin44)
     
    Adamal, Jan 31, 2010
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  5. tom.jelly

    tom.jelly Newbie

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    Thanks for the info, that xotic site was just what I needed.
    thanks again!
    tom
     
    tom.jelly, Jan 31, 2010
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  6. octalon7

    octalon7 Notebook Consultant

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    Agree, Asus website is pretty horrible. It looks good, but for comparing models, it's worthless. Besides the fact that their naming convention for the models makes no sense...
     
    octalon7, Feb 1, 2010
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  7. Bron5

    Bron5 Notebook Evangelist

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    Agreed -- one of the worst web sites I ever tried to use. Very frustrating. Incredibly bad design.

    Hang your head in shame, Asus!
     
    Bron5, Feb 1, 2010
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  8. Reicheru

    Reicheru Notebook Consultant

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    That was my biggest problem when I first started looking at Asus. Their website barely worked, and I couldn't figure out the model differences to save my life. What the hell were all of the different variations, what was the best, why are there so many options, and how in the hell do I choose what series to even look at??

    Not too user friendly for people that are new to the brand.
     
    Reicheru, Feb 1, 2010
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  9. Beric1

    Beric1 Notebook Evangelist

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    I may well end up getting an Asus. But unlike the HP site, which was easy to use, Asus's site is the opposite.
     
    Beric1, Feb 1, 2010
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  10. URPradhan

    URPradhan Notebook Deity

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    The problem with Asus site is, they do not have any filters to narrow down the laptops as per hardware specs or usability or price (they do not disclose MSRP in their models :( ).
     
    URPradhan, Feb 1, 2010
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