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    Thanks All. I finally bought it!

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by MikaComp, Apr 11, 2008.

  1. MikaComp

    MikaComp Notebook Enthusiast

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    After joining this forum about 2 weeks ago not knowing what laptop I want and posting thread after thread looking and learning about what I want, I found the one. And bought it!

    I am the new owner (as soon as it comes in) of the Asus F8SN-B1.

    Processor Intel T8100 2.1ghz 3mb cache 800FSB Penryn
    Memory 3gb (1gb+2gb) DDR2 667mhz
    Hard Drive 250gb 5400rpm SATA 8mb Cache
    Video Graphics NVIDIA® GeForce® 9500M GS512MB
    Display 14" WXGA (1280x800) Glare
    Optical Drive 8x Super-Multi DVDRW Dual layer
    Operating System windows vista home premium
    Other Options: Asus messenger bag included, Internal Bluetooth 2.0 included, Asus mouse included
    Camera 1.3M Megabyte Pixels swivel
    Chipset Mobile Intel® 965 PM Express Chipset + ICH8M
    Card Reader 5-in-1 (MMC, SD, MS/MS-Pro, XD)

    This laptop was everything I was looking for and a lot more.
    I would just like to thank all those who pointed me to it and showed me where to buy it.



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    I bought it from BTO Tech because they had the best deal out of the 4 re-sellers on the Asus info thread. Although the price was right, I received very poor service from them through AIM. But, I still bought it because the online service on the website was pretty good.

    I will try my best to stay active on this forum and try to post a review of this product as soon as I get rid of Vista and install XP on it running.

    Once again,

    Thank you all
     
    MikaComp, Apr 11, 2008
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  2. ubuntu214

    ubuntu214 Notebook Enthusiast

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    congratulations!

    my friend has an ASUS and i admire its built. real sturdy.
     
    ubuntu214, Apr 11, 2008
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  3. ClearSkies

    ClearSkies Well no, I'm still here..

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    Care to be more specific?
     
    ClearSkies, Apr 11, 2008
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  4. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Eddie was probably intoxicated.....



    ;)
     
    coriolis, Apr 11, 2008
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  5. red616

    red616 Notebook Consultant

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    Well good deal. I bought the same notebook almost a month ago. Its been on 24/7 & I haven't hardly touched my desktop since ! I did buy a Zalmon cooler because I was a little concerned with heat with it being on all the time but it turns out I did not need it although I still use it. I have a USB keyboard & a external LCD hooked to it. I also added 4gb of G.Skill & it made a definite improvement in speed. That & removing some bloat is all I've done. I bought mine via ExcaliberPC & I could not be more happy.

    Good Luck.
     
    red616, Apr 11, 2008
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  6. MikaComp

    MikaComp Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well whoever it was, they took an hour to answer my questions on AIM. They also gave me 1-2 word answers and then all the sudden stopped talking to me even though I kept seeking help. I was going to post the conversation on here but decided they probably arnt that rude to everyone and I didnt want to ruin their rep here.

    However an hour before that I spoke with them online through their online chat service and whoever that was they were very helpful.

    Either way the price was good and $50 less than the other 3 websites (or $30 less after $20 shipping.) I cant wait till the notebook gets here!
     
    MikaComp, Apr 12, 2008
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  7. ClearSkies

    ClearSkies Well no, I'm still here..

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    You probably got Eddie both times, he pretty much does all the contacts. He's a busy guy, and isn't always tied intimately to his IM software so you shouldn't slight him for not jumping immediately on an IM; his replies are generally succinct and to the point (fatally so, sometimes :D), and if you come across as simply seeking info as opposed to trying to close a sale *any* retailer is going to move on to other things because in a reseller's world time is money and the profit margin in notebooks is too slim to waste it.

    Rest assured, Eddie is fabulous when you need him if there is a problem. Enjoy your new toy :).

    [The above comments are pulled from my experience reading Eddie's posts around here for nearly 3 years, and personal experience in purchasing from him]
     
    ClearSkies, Apr 12, 2008
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  8. onlycopunk

    onlycopunk Notebook Consultant

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    Welcome to the club!
     
    onlycopunk, Apr 13, 2008
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  9. BX_TECH_GOD

    BX_TECH_GOD Notebook Consultant

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    Welcome and enjoy. As soon as my baby arrives this week Ill do my best to be as active as well!
     
    BX_TECH_GOD, Apr 13, 2008
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