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    Finally bought a W7J!

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Bo0osted, Nov 5, 2006.

  1. Bo0osted

    Bo0osted Notebook Guru

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    Hi guys!

    I'm happy to anounce that I've returned my DV2000T and picked up a W7J. It should be here this week. The DV200T was just larger than I'd like. And we can't forget about the HP scandal :p

    Anyways... anything I should do to the laptop once I get it? I'm thinking of ordering a mogo bluetooth mouse to lessen the clutter.

    Excited...
     
    Bo0osted, Nov 5, 2006
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  2. dt34

    dt34 Notebook Consultant

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    congrats! hope you enjoy it when it arrives!

    p.s. is that mogo mouse any good? seems more like a novelty item.
     
    dt34, Nov 5, 2006
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  3. Bo0osted

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    I personally hate using the touchpad. I prefer the old eraser type but unfortunately, not many manufacturers include them anymore. So for me, I use a seperate mouse everywhere I go. To have one less thing to clutter up my bag is a big plus.

    I haven't purchased it yet but I'll post a review if I do.

    So for the W7J, has a solution been found for the heat in the right handrest?

    Also, I was thinking of upgrading the removable memory to a 1GB RAM. I've read that the saudered one is 266MHz. Does that imply that I should purchase 266MHz memory instead of 333MHz because it will still be limited by the on board memory?
     
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    Also another random question. What's the diff between this one and the W7F?
     
    Bo0osted, Nov 5, 2006
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  5. coriolis

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    Hmmm, haven't heard of the W7f, however, according to ASUS's naming scheme, j=dedicated GPU, f=onboard GPU.
     
    coriolis, Nov 5, 2006
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    I just went to the Asus US website and see a W7F offered there. Comes in lots of flavors of CPU speed
     
    Bo0osted, Nov 5, 2006
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    Yup...coriolis is right as usual. "F" denotes integrated graphics... and that's exactly what it has. Still looks identical to the W7J though in every other aspect... :)
     
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    If I remember correctly, the Mogo mouse uses a PCMCIA slot to recharge and store itself. The W7J has only a Expresscard slot, so it won't fit
     
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  9. Bo0osted

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    Gosh... that sucks. Thanks for the pointer bout the mogo.

    Can anyone recommend a bluetooth mouse for me then? I'd prefer one so I don't need to keep the dongle.
     
    Bo0osted, Nov 6, 2006
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  10. Nrbelex

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    Well any of the Core 2 versions come with one... :confused:

    ~ Brett
     
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  11. Goren

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    I believe the core 2 duo W7 and W3 will come with a bluetooth mice from a post earlier, while the A8js gets a USB one.
     
    Goren, Nov 6, 2006
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  12. Bo0osted

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    Hey Brett,

    I actually picked up a used model. It was almost a equal trade for my DV2000T w/ all the bells.
     
    Bo0osted, Nov 6, 2006
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    Right, he's talking about a W7J so it would have included one, but...

    ... since it's used it doesn't come with one. Regardless, the included mouse is basically a rebranded Logitech® V270 Cordless Optical Notebook Mouse for Bluetooth®. I have the wireless USB version and like it a lot. Also, it can be had rather inexpensively online.

    ~ Brett
     
    Nrbelex, Nov 6, 2006
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  14. Bo0osted

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    Well... the laptop got delivered today but nobody was home to sign for it :mad:

    Maybe tomorrow...
     
    Bo0osted, Nov 8, 2006
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    Exact same situation happen to me... tomorrow I paln to wait until it gets delivered, I hope it'll happen in the morning ;)
     
    mike105, Nov 8, 2006
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    congratulations!
     
    sweetnovember06, Nov 9, 2006
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  17. sweetnovember06

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    just curious what is the processor for your w7j?
     
    sweetnovember06, Nov 9, 2006
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  18. mythless

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    His processor is also the Yonah, due to it being a used w7j. Same as yours.
     
    mythless, Nov 9, 2006
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