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    X83Vm-X1 vs. N80Vn-GP011C

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by fobeeguy, Nov 20, 2008.

  1. fobeeguy

    fobeeguy Newbie

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    I'm looking to get a laptop that can play Fallout 3 and Diablo 3 decently at native screen resolution (around 1280 x 800 if I pick the 14") before the end of this year.

    Is there other system that I should be looking at for a great deal? I guess I am open to moving up the 15.4" if it's better.

    X83Vm-X1
    Pro:
    Was $899, currently $1049, Hopefully the price will drop in the next few weeks.
    Comes with Vista 64-bit getting all 4GB of RAM.
    Can just go to Best Buy and pick it up instead of shipping.

    Con:
    GeForce 9600 GS should be slower than 9650 GT?
    Heard people said the keyboard is not as good as N80

    N80Vn-GP011C
    Pro:
    Currently at $959.
    GeForce 9650 GT is better.
    Better quality?

    Con:
    Vista 32-bit doesn't let you use all 4GB of RAM.
    Have to get it shipped.
     
    fobeeguy, Nov 20, 2008
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  2. boypogi

    boypogi Man Beast

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    get the n80 period
     
    boypogi, Nov 20, 2008
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  3. ideoteque85

    ideoteque85 Notebook Consultant

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    N80Vn.

    You don't get the 2 year ASUS warranty and 1 year accidental damage protection if you buy the best buy model. Shipping takes only a few days. Trust me it's worth it.
     
    ideoteque85, Nov 20, 2008
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  4. David

    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    Between the two, the N80 would be my choice :)
     
    David, Nov 20, 2008
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  5. saikeraku

    saikeraku Newbie

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    Same, I would choose the N80.
     
    saikeraku, Nov 20, 2008
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  6. Mide

    Mide Notebook Consultant

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    N80 by far
     
    Mide, Nov 20, 2008
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  7. cmsrally

    cmsrally Newbie

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    Where is it $959?
     
    cmsrally, Nov 20, 2008
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  8. zmatin

    zmatin Notebook Consultant

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    Vote for N80 - $959 with $200 live.com rebate
     
    zmatin, Nov 20, 2008
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    mrdobo Newbie

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    Sorry, I think I'm missing something. How can live.com give a $200.00 rebate?
     
    mrdobo, Nov 22, 2008
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  10. David

    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    It's a promotional offer from microsoft. I don't think anyone knows why and how they do it, but they do it somehow. :D
     
    David, Nov 22, 2008
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    I ordered it a few days ago $859, great deal, dont think ill find a better deal on this or a similar spec'd laptop. Thanks to this site i found out about the live.com offer which gave me $200 off, used that in conjuction with the 10% off ebay coupon!!!!!
     
    flipmark03, Nov 22, 2008
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