Need a small asus

I owned an z63a but it recently got stolen... I'm looking in getting a core duo one and thought about going even smaller than 14". The ensemble ones are a bit too expensive for me so I was wondering if they would have a core duo version of z33a? or maybe even a 13" line coming out?

 

You'll have to wait about a month or so... but there is 13.3" barebone system coming called the Z35f.

 

if you like the z33 you will like the z35 even better. im probably gonna pick of those barebones up when it comes out. nice little pc. Hope they go with the new style touchpad though.

 

What didn't you like about the touchpad?

 

z35f is niceeeeeee

 

Maybe he doesn't necessarily dislike the old touchpads, but the new ones have cool blue led at the bottom

Some folks were talking about the new ones being a little stiff, and awkward to use (can only tap in the corners), but I'm also hoping to see these new touchpads on the upcoming barebones systems.

 

We were first worried when ASUS told us no more Z33Ae, but after seeing what's replacing it [Z35F]... oh ya.

 

Sasha, is there any word on if the z35 will support dual-channel RAM?

 

thanks, z35f seems to be what i'm looking for. Anyone know the pricing for it? does it have bluetooth? are there specs on this yet?

i pray it doesn't use micro dimm ram just to save me a few more bucks

 

Not sure... I would guess so, but that shouldn't be a deal breaker for you.
Dual channel doesn't make that big of a difference with Intel's notebook chipsets.
You can always e-mail me to get updates on upcoming models too.

 

Pricing info not yet available... you'll have to wait for it to come out for that.
Bluetooth, not confirmed yet [hopefully it does].
Specs, what kind are you looking for?
Most of it's obvious, but let me know what you're looking for.

 

ram, on-board or 2 slot?
glossy screen? at what resolution? is it wide screen or more square?
comes with anything? bag? mouse?
weight with batteries? battery comes with how many cells?
express slot?
colour choice?

 

Hope they are not too expensive. I will be getting two of them XD.

 

The z35a only had one slot for ram. It did not support dual channel. If the z35f ever comes out it will support dual channel ddr667. It is advertized in white but word is it will be in black. The entry price for barebone retail will be set at about $800 so not that far from the current z33ae. Bluetooth will be an option or standard but it will be there whether a special dealer upgrade or standard.

 

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=45726&highlight=z35a+review

 

Eddie, thanks for the info! I think I remembered seeing that z35a review you posted, that's what made me ask the dual-channel question.

So, all the different battery sizes will have the same form factor? Really?! That's incredible, it makes up a lot for not having a modular optical drive. I know that the previous 12" Asus notebooks didn't have them, but I was hoping that some of the new notebooks would incorporate this feature. So far, it looks like only the W3J has this because it's in the older chassis. Honestly, the modular optical bay was one of the things that first got me looking seriosuly at Asus notebooks. Again, not a deal-breaker by any means, but a really cool feature imo.

Many thanks to c9tech and geared2play for contributing info here. I'm getting excited for this little notebook.

 

Thanks a lot for the info indeed. What is the difference between the a and the f?

 

f is mobile pentium dual core a is just mobile pentium. Newer chipset basically

 

Before [Pentium-M single core] last letter meant...
A - Integrated Graphics
V - Dedicated Graphics

Now [Core Duo] last letters mean...
F - Integrated Graphics
J - Dedicated Graphics

 

man u guys answer my questions so perfectly
thumbs up to c9tech and geared2play.com