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    W1J - Update

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Empulse, Mar 20, 2006.

  1. Empulse

    Empulse Notebook Evangelist

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    Expected starting date of production: April
    Expected release date: end of April - May
    Carbon edition, screen will most probably be adjusted to a WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050) according to my German contacts.

    W1J will have LED-tool at the front in contrast to the W2J.


    Microsoft® Windows® XP Home or Professional OS
    Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2300/T2400/T2500/T2600
    Mobile Intel® 945PM Express Chipset
    DDRII 533/667 MHz, up to 2G
    15.4″ WXGA/WXGA+ Zero Bright Dot Warranty, Color Shine & Crystal Shine LCD, ASUS Splendid Video Intelligent Engine
    ATI Mobility™ Radeon™ X1600 GDDR3
    SATA 80/100/120GB HDD
    Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
    Analog TV (W1Jb)/ Hybrid TV (Analog+DVB-T) (W1Jc)
    ASUS Mobile Theater III or Microsoft® MCE 2005;
    Dolby Home Theater
     
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  2. dysfunctiotnal

    dysfunctiotnal Notebook Consultant

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    eh abt the same time as w3j?
    hmmmmmm.. bigger widescreen.. hmmm
     
    dysfunctiotnal, Mar 20, 2006
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  3. Empulse

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    Remember, I am from Europe, release date is meant for Europe...
     
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  4. dysfunctiotnal

    dysfunctiotnal Notebook Consultant

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    yeap yeap understood. you have word on its price too?
     
    dysfunctiotnal, Mar 20, 2006
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    ^ Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
     
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    dysfunctiotnal Notebook Consultant

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    wahaha. lol
    i feel for you undertow..
    makingme think too
     
    dysfunctiotnal, Mar 20, 2006
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    The W1J would just be perfect...even if I have to spend more $ than I intend to. My only hesitation on the W3J is the screen size...I guess I can always get an external montior and still have the W3J for its portable prowess...
     
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    Choices . . . the choices . . .

    Been looking at the W3j for ages but since it is coming later rather than sooner, I may have my eyes open for other options.

    The W1j sounds great too! If only Asus would include a backlit keyboard like Apple does ;)
     
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    ^ I'm with you 1000% there. I can't find anyone other than Apple. Any others that you've seen?

    The V1J looks real nice too - but it's not until August ETA.
     
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  10. Empulse

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    Ever thought about importing them from Europe (if warranty is global...)?

    EDIT: Price isn't fixed yet, however, I have heard it will me 300 EUR - 365 USD expensiver than the W1V at the introduction (don't know its intro price). Furthermore, I don't have a clue whether this applies to the US as well...
     
    Empulse, Mar 20, 2006
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    Any idea on the weight of this machine? I could be tempted if i hear no news on the W3J
     
    darrensen, Mar 20, 2006
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  12. Empulse

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    The W1V was approx 3.2 KG. You might suspect that the W1J will have the same weight.
     
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    I have one concern left, all its specs look high end, except the graphical card, I mean the X1600 might be high-end for notebooks nowadays, but within 2 months it won't be anymore.

    It sounds strange to me not to implement the X1800 with a month or two to go...
     
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    just read in the W3J thread that the ETA will be mid-april! :D
     
    cbr, Mar 20, 2006
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  15. dysfunctiotnal

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    3.2 kg is kinda heavy :p
     
    dysfunctiotnal, Mar 20, 2006
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  16. Empulse

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    Compared with the W2J, 3.2 KG is heavy indeed.
     
    Empulse, Mar 21, 2006
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