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    u47vc or u32a-db51

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by eesee, Jul 2, 2012.

  1. eesee

    eesee Notebook Guru

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    hey guys, I'm debating whether to get the not yet released u47vc or the not yet released ultrabook u32a-db51... One thing I don't understand is that on the site it says a "Polymer Battery (48 Whrs)" is that like a 6 cell??
    I'm primarily using it for university, so gaming will not be necessary and that SSD will be really helpful.. How long do you think each laptop will last with web surfing and word processing? And i believe both have a backlit keyboard which is a ++++!!

    Link for U47vc
    ASUS U47VC-DS51 - XOTIC PC - Asus 14" Business Laptop

    Link for U32A-db51
    ASUS UX32A-DB51 - XOTIC PC - ASUS Zenbook Prime

    And... most importantly.. When you do think it will be released? I have until mid august to buy, and I'm in Canada if that helps.
     
    eesee, Jul 2, 2012
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  2. cl-jeffrey

    cl-jeffrey Company Representative

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    Hello my name is Jeffrey and I work for ASUS Customer Loyalty Team

    Looks like they have already been released in June 3rd and the 18th.

    Looks like both battery last up to 7 hours.

    So now it depends on preference if you wand an SSD drive or a laptop with bigger storage space HDD.
     
    cl-jeffrey, Jul 10, 2012
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    eesee Notebook Guru

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    Hey Jeff, thanks for the reply. I'm in Canada, and memoryExpress doesn't currently have them... yet.. maybe. I'm really looking forward to the U47VC as it's got the backlit keyboard, I read one of the reviews for U47A with the 2nd gen i7, the person said it only lasts 4-5 hours. Could that be due to the sandy bridge? Perhaps Ivy Bridge could get 1-2 hours more? I mean only on wifi and word processing.
     
    eesee, Jul 13, 2012
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    izuna_pulse Newbie

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    Will the u47vc available in malaysia?

    the specs just look nice and look solid for my normal usage and image processing....

    Any info when will it starts shipping?
     
    izuna_pulse, Jul 13, 2012
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    mindswap Newbie

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    Backlit keyboard is really cool, looks good at night in your room.
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  6. eesee

    eesee Notebook Guru

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    how long does your battery last? like web surfing + youtube videos and word processing?
     
    eesee, Jul 14, 2012
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